Reducing the number of days from birth to slaughter is one strategy to improve animal feed and environmental efficiency. The export market use yearling sheep weighing 22–30 kg and usually purchases from large and small-scale traders at an early age...
Although numerous studies have reported the effects of late sowing on wheat yield, its impact on the microstructure and processing quality of wheat dough remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate how late sowing influenced wheat quality, with...
Context
Rice is a staple crop in West Africa, but its production faces significant challenges, including sub-optimal cropping practices, low yields, nutrient depletion, and excessive water use.
Objectives
This study evaluated the impact of...
The lack of a comprehensive assessment framework limits the effective monitoring of the sustainability of Tunisia’s dairy sector. This study developed and prioritized key sustainability indicators for the dairy value chain in northeastern Tunisia...
Grain filling is a pivotal determinant of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield, relying on the efficient coordination of source–sink dynamics and assimilate partitioning. Jasmonic acid (JA) is widely involved in plant growth and development, and also...
Feed scarcity during the dry season is common in Ethiopia. The potential of existing indigenous grasses can be harnessed and optimized for inclusion in livestock diets. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance, stability, and...
Introduction: Olive cultivation is a major agroecosystem in the Mediterranean basin, yet the environmental performance of its production systems remains poorly quantified, particularly in North Africa where life cycle inventory (LCI) data are limited...