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Little difference in the carbon balance of ryegrass/white clover- and plantain-dominated swards under dairy grazingNARA Subscribed
Incorporating plantain into grazed pasture swards is proposed as an approach to reduce nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions. However, consideration must be given to potential emission-swapping, such as a reduction in soil carbon (C), which can contribute to increases in atmospheric CO 2 . We compared the net ecosystem C balance (NECB) of two adjacent newly-sown paddocks (~ 3 ha each) of (i) traditional ryegrass and whi...
Rainfall Dynamics in Sri Lanka Over Five Decades (1970–2023): Implications for Agricultural Adaptation to Climate ChangeNARA Subscribed
Climate change is affecting agricultural productivity and economic stability across many parts of the world, but small islands like Sri Lanka are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. As a result, assessing recent rainfall dynamics is crucial for developing effective climate adaptation measures. This study analysed rainfall data from 44 meteorological stations across Sri Lanka's dry, wet and intermediate climatic z...
Throughout Earth’s history, eruptions from volcanic fissures have been responsible for some of the largest outpourings of basaltic magma, impacting climate and society. In continental monogenetic settings, these eruptions can occur on short timescales and with short notice after long quiescence. Their deposits are often quickly destroyed or buried as the eruption progresses, limiting understanding of eruption triggers and haza...
Manistee, a new Round-White Early to Mid-Season Maturing Potato Variety with Excellent Long-Term Storage PotentialNARA Subscribed
Manistee is a round white chip-processing potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) variety developed for long-term storage. Evaluated as MSL292-A, Manistee is a selection from a cross between Snowden and the chip-processing breeding line MSH098-2. The tubers of Manistee are compressed, round with shallow eyes and early to mid-season maturity. Field testing and on-farm trials show that this variety has high yield potential with specific gr...
The simultaneous occurrence of heatwaves and droughts is becoming more frequent and intense under climate change, particularly affecting vulnerable regions like Northeast Brazil (NEB). This study presents a comprehensive assessment of these compound extremes using long‐term in situ observations and ERA5 reanalysis. Heatwaves were defined by daily temperatures exceeding the 90th percentile, and droughts by the standardised prec...