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In the Republic of Niger, eight exemplary irrigation systems were studied. ranging from large, government- administered perimeters to small, privately-owned, manual-lift microsystems. The total cost to the thinner for water, the various components of that cost, and related farmer and system performance were evaluated a …
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This research quantifies the amount of nitrogen deposited by the tree locust, Anacridium melanorhodon, during an irregular population outbreak in an Acacia tortilis woodland in Oman. The average standing crop of feces was 65.28g m-2. The mean fecal crude protein and nitrogen were respectively, 20.14 and 3.22 g/100 gash …
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Rapid development in Saudi Arabia has produced a broad spectrum of wastes. In the last two decades, several refineries and petrochemical industries have been established. These industries have produced sludges and other toxic wastes which need proper planning for their handling and disposal. This paper covers design an …
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Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a systemic infectious illness caused by the Bartonella henselae and usually transmitted to humans directly through bites, scratches, or licks. The most common posterior segment ocular complication of B. henselae is neuroretinitis. Also reported in the literature are a few unusual retinal pr …