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World Bank-Assisted Community-Based Development Project for High-Value Crop Production: Failures and Successes 世界银行援助的高价值作物生产社区发展项目:失败与成功
Pub Date : 2024-05-15 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.2.132024260
Dr. Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Asif, Zahoor Aslam, Muhammad Irfan
The government of Punjab has recently implemented a World-Bank-assisted community-based development project for the enhancement of farm productivity in water deficit areas of the Punjab province for 11 years. This paper describes a case study from the Faisalabad division, wherein drip irrigation in conjunction with tunnel technology has improved crop and water productivity of fruits, vegetables and cash crops, optimizing farm incomes. Not only crop yields were optimized, but also there were savings on water (30-45%) and other inputs, reduced incidence of pests and diseases (15-20%), early spring production by 35 days and higher quality of produce, which substantially increased farm incomes (19-41%) along with some environmental benefits. A conservative estimate showed a reduction in unemployment by 5% in project areas. Despite these impressive achievements, a post-project survey showed that 93% of beneficiary farmers abandoned drip irrigation systems, soon after project closure. It emphasized that in the Thal area, only a 4% system rolled back, suggesting the better suitability of the high-efficiency irrigation system for water conservation and productivity enhancement in sandy areas. Post-project farmer-participatory rural appraisal (PRA) shows that drip irrigation was rolled back due to multiple constraints. For example, unsuitable/inefficient design, clogging of drippers/drip lines, non-availability of spare parts, poor response of troubleshooters and top-down approach of the project, prompting better planning and implementation, in the future, for similar projects.
旁遮普省政府最近实施了一项世界银行援助的社区发展项目,旨在提高旁遮普省缺水地区的农业生产率,该项目为期 11 年。本文介绍了费萨拉巴德省的一个案例研究,在该项目中,滴灌与隧道技术相结合,提高了水果、蔬菜和经济作物的产量和水分生产率,优化了农业收入。不仅作物产量得到优化,而且还节约了水(30-45%)和其他投入,减少了病虫害的发生(15-20%),提早了 35 天进行春季生产,提高了产品的质量,从而大幅增加了农业收入(19-41%),并带来了一些环境效益。据保守估计,项目地区的失业率降低了 5%。尽管取得了这些令人瞩目的成就,但项目结束后的调查显示,93% 的受益农民在项目结束后不久就放弃了滴灌系统。调查强调,在塔尔地区,仅有 4% 的人放弃了滴灌系统,这表明高效灌溉系统更适合沙区的节水和提高生产率。项目结束后的农民参与式农村评估(PRA)表明,滴灌系统的退缩是由于多种限制因素造成的。例如,设计不合适/效率低、滴头/滴管堵塞、没有备件、故障排除人员反应差以及项目采用自上而下的方法,这促使今后类似项目的规划和实施更加完善。
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Strategies for Combatting Brucellosis: A Review on Control and Prevention in Bovines 防治布鲁氏菌病的策略:牛布鲁氏菌病防治综述
Pub Date : 2024-04-19 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.1.132024240
Brucellosis, a widespread zoonotic disease, causes substantial economic losses in the livestock industry. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Office International des Epizooties recommend strategies for control, but only three countries achieved freedom from animal brucellosis after decades-long programs. Notably, the absence of a human vaccine underscores the critical interconnection between human and bovine brucellosis. The WHO recognizes the urgency of developing a human vaccine and implementing robust control programs to address this public health threat. Developing countries face challenges in implementing these strategies due to limited resources, making the control of brucellosis a complex and resource-intensive project. This study reviews brucellosis control or eradication programs worldwide, emphasizing the need for effective strategies in developing countries. Despite the resource-intensive nature of control efforts, well-designed programs have proven economically effective. Delving into the intricate landscape of this disease, the article examines a spectrum of measures including vaccination, testing, surveillance, biosecurity and public awareness campaigns. The analysis covers the importance of the One-Health approach and recognizes the interconnectedness of bovine and human health in the context of this zoonotic disease. The synthesis of current knowledge not only highlights the diverse strategy options available but also emphasizes the ongoing challenges that require continuous adaptation. This review provides a valuable source for researchers, policymakers and practitioners engaged in the global effort to mitigate the impact of brucellosis on both animal welfare and public health.
布鲁氏菌病是一种广泛传播的人畜共患疾病,给畜牧业造成了巨大的经济损失。世界卫生组织(WHO)和国际兽疫局(Office International des Epizooties)建议采取相应的控制策略,但经过数十年的努力,只有三个国家摆脱了动物布鲁氏菌病的困扰。值得注意的是,人类疫苗的缺失凸显了人类与牛布氏杆菌病之间的重要联系。世卫组织认识到开发人类疫苗和实施强有力的控制计划以应对这一公共卫生威胁的紧迫性。由于资源有限,发展中国家在实施这些战略时面临挑战,因此布鲁氏菌病防治成为一项复杂且资源密集型的项目。本研究回顾了全球范围内的布鲁氏菌病控制或根除计划,强调发展中国家需要有效的战略。尽管控制工作需要大量资源,但精心设计的计划已被证明具有经济效益。文章深入探讨了这一疾病的复杂情况,研究了一系列措施,包括疫苗接种、检测、监测、生物安全和提高公众意识的活动。文章分析了 "统一健康 "方法的重要性,并认识到在这种人畜共患病的背景下,牛的健康与人类健康是相互关联的。对当前知识的综述不仅突出了现有的各种战略选择,还强调了需要不断适应的持续挑战。本综述为全球致力于减轻布鲁氏菌病对动物福利和公共卫生影响的研究人员、决策者和从业人员提供了宝贵的资料。
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Effects of Water Stress and NPK Levels on Growth and Yield Attributes of Greenhouse-Grown Cucumbers 水分胁迫和氮磷钾水平对温室黄瓜生长和产量属性的影响
Pub Date : 2024-04-06 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.1.132024220
Muhammad Asif
Judicious use of water and nutrients is a key factor for successful off-season vegetable production in greenhouses. This experiment was conducted under plastic tunnels to evaluate the effect of water stress and NPK levels on the growth and yield attributes of greenhouse-grown cucumbers. Effect of three irrigation levels viz., 100%, 80% and 60% of actual crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and three drip fertigation levels, viz., 100%, 80% and 60% of the recommended dose of NPK (RDF) with control (furrow irrigation with 100% RDF) were studied in a randomized complete block design experiment. The study indicated better plant growth, a greater number of fruits per plant and enhancement in the yield under drip irrigation. Among the various treatments, T5 (W80%ETc.F80% RDF) resulted in the highest mean fresh fruit yield (66.7 ton/ha) while the full irrigation treatments T1 (W100%ETc.F100% RDF) and T2 (W100%ETc.F80%RDF) recorded the lowest mean fresh fruit yield of 12.9 t/ha and 13.9 t/ha, respectively, as against 9.6 t/ha for the control plot. Conversely, the fully stressed T7, T8 and T9 treatments reduced the irrigation requirement by 29%, 26% and 21% but the mean cucumber yield was significantly decreased by 40%, 70% and 59%, respectively. These results suggested that drip irrigation has a great scope for the production of off-season vegetables. A water deficit level of 80% ETc with 80% RDF is the most appropriate treatment and optimal level to obtain better yield, quality and profitability of greenhouse-grown cucumbers under scarce water resources.
合理利用水分和养分是温室淡季蔬菜生产取得成功的关键因素。本实验在塑料大棚内进行,旨在评估水分胁迫和氮磷钾水平对温室黄瓜生长和产量属性的影响。在随机整群设计试验中,研究了三种灌溉水平(即作物实际蒸散量(ETc)的 100%、80% 和 60%)和三种滴灌施肥水平(即氮磷钾推荐剂量(RDF)的 100%、80% 和 60%)与对照(沟灌施用 100%的 RDF)的影响。研究结果表明,在滴灌条件下,植物生长更好,单株果实数量更多,产量也有所提高。在各种处理中,T5(W80%ETC.F80%RDF)的平均鲜果产量最高(66.7 吨/公顷),而完全灌溉处理 T1(W100%ETC.F100%RDF)和 T2(W100%ETC.F80%RDF)的平均鲜果产量最低,分别为 12.9 吨/公顷和 13.9 吨/公顷,而对照小区为 9.6 吨/公顷。相反,完全胁迫的 T7、T8 和 T9 处理则分别减少了 29%、26% 和 21%的灌溉需求,但黄瓜平均产量却分别显著减少了 40%、70% 和 59%。这些结果表明,滴灌在反季节蔬菜生产中具有很大的应用空间。在水资源稀缺的情况下,80% ETc 和 80% RDF 的缺水水平是温室黄瓜获得更好产量、质量和收益的最合适处理和最佳水平。
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Biodiversity and Challenges of Honey Bee Population in Pakistan 巴基斯坦蜜蜂种群的生物多样性与挑战
Pub Date : 2024-03-25 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.1.132023950
Mahroo Munir, Anum Rafia Munir, Tahreem Khalid, Anum Rafia, Munir, AR Munir
Honey bees are important pollinators that support food security and nature’s biodiversity. They are also a source of various honey bee-derived products (api-products) used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. However, various biological, chemical and physical factors threaten the population and biodiversity of feral and managed honey bees. These challenges have not been elaborated upon in the Pakistani context; therefore, this review aims to identify and describe the menaces to feral and domesticated populations of honey bees in Pakistan. Four honey bee species are reported in the country, with the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) currently being the main domesticated species. Climate change and urbanization are altering the habitats of honey bees. Additionally, agrochemicals are extensively used to manage emerging pests, exacerbating environmental pollution. The air quality in the majority of urban areas is toxic for honey bees. Although remote forest areas can provide habitat and food for these insects, low forest cover and non-sustainable silviculture are still significant hurdles. Microplastics and antimicrobials are impacting the fitness of honey bees and also appear in their products, making it a One-Health issue. Electromagnetic signals also influence honey bee health and behavior. Overall, all these factors influence honey bee health and colony fitness, ultimately causing population declines in both managed and wild honey bees. The purpose of this information is to assist decision-makers, researchers, beekeepers and educators in comprehending the obstacles faced by the honey bee population within the context of Pakistan.
蜜蜂是重要的授粉者,为粮食安全和自然界的生物多样性提供支持。它们也是食品、制药和化妆品行业使用的各种蜜蜂衍生产品(蜂产品)的来源。然而,各种生物、化学和物理因素威胁着野生和人工饲养蜜蜂的数量和生物多样性。在巴基斯坦,这些挑战尚未得到详细阐述;因此,本综述旨在确定和描述对巴基斯坦野生和驯化蜜蜂种群的威胁。据报道,巴基斯坦有四种蜜蜂,其中西方蜜蜂(Apis mellifera)是目前主要的驯化品种。气候变化和城市化正在改变蜜蜂的栖息地。此外,农用化学品被广泛用于防治新出现的害虫,加剧了环境污染。大多数城市地区的空气质量对蜜蜂来说是有毒的。虽然偏远的森林地区可以为这些昆虫提供栖息地和食物,但森林覆盖率低和不可持续的造林法仍然是重大障碍。微塑料和抗菌剂正在影响蜜蜂的健康,也出现在蜜蜂的产品中,使其成为一个 "一体健康 "问题。电磁信号也会影响蜜蜂的健康和行为。总之,所有这些因素都会影响蜜蜂的健康和蜂群的体质,最终导致管理蜜蜂和野生蜜蜂的数量下降。这些信息旨在帮助决策者、研究人员、养蜂人和教育工作者了解巴基斯坦蜜蜂种群面临的障碍。
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Comparative Study of Crop and Water Productivity Under Drip and Furrow Irrigation Systems for Plastic Tunnel-Grown Off-Season Vegetables 塑料大棚反季节蔬菜滴灌和沟灌系统下作物产量和水分产量比较研究
Pub Date : 2024-03-25 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.1.132024230
Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Asim Rafique, Muhammad Shoaib, Muhammad Sadiq Munir, Arfan Anjum, Ali
This study evaluates crop and water productivity of drip and furrow irrigation systems for off-season vegetables under plastic tunnels on farmer’s fields. Drip and furrow irrigation systems were tested on capsicum, cucumber and hot papers in this study. A permanent tunnel of 60 × 3 × 2 m was erected. Each crop was planted on 0.8 × 0.4 m raised beds under drip and furrow irrigation systems. Water productivity was calculated as the ratio of total yield to total water consumed by the crop. Data collected for three off-season vegetables revealed that each crop consumed less water under drip irrigation as compared to the furrow irrigation system. Among crops, hot peppers consumed the least amount of water irrespective of irrigation systems in comparison to furrow irrigation system. In addition, the percent use of all inputs under drip irrigation was reduced: water by 30%-45%, fertilizers by 22%-30% and pesticides by 15%-20% (because of reduced temperature and humidity) for different crops. In comparison to furrow irrigation, yield under drip irrigation was increased by 20%-30% and net farm income by 19%-41% for different crops. Average water productivity (kg/m3) was increased by 141% for capsicum, 165% for cucumber and 109% for hot papers under drip irrigation system compared to the furrow irrigation system. In conclusion, drip irrigation technology is effective in improving crop growth and water productivity, and reducing water scarcity while considerably reducing fertilizer and pesticide use. These results advocate for drip irrigation as an ideal technology to address the issue of freshwater resource scarcity in Pakistan.
本研究评估了滴灌和沟灌系统对农田塑料大棚下反季节蔬菜的作物和水分生产率。本研究对辣椒、黄瓜和辣纸进行了滴灌和沟灌系统测试。建立了一个 60 × 3 × 2 米的永久性隧道。每种作物都种植在 0.8 × 0.4 米的高床上,采用滴灌和沟灌系统。水分生产率按总产量与作物总耗水量之比计算。对三种反季节蔬菜收集的数据显示,与沟灌系统相比,滴灌系统下每种作物的耗水量都较少。与沟灌系统相比,在各种灌溉系统中,辣椒的耗水量最小。此外,不同作物在滴灌条件下所有投入的使用百分比都有所减少:水减少 30%-45%,肥料减少 22%-30%,农药减少 15%-20%(因为温度和湿度降低)。与沟灌相比,不同作物的滴灌产量增加了 20%-30%,农业纯收入增加了 19%-41%。与沟灌系统相比,滴灌系统下辣椒的平均水分生产率(kg/m3)提高了 141%,黄瓜提高了 165%,报纸提高了 109%。总之,滴灌技术能有效提高作物生长和水分生产率,缓解缺水问题,同时大大减少化肥和农药的使用。这些结果主张将滴灌作为解决巴基斯坦淡水资源匮乏问题的理想技术。
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Supplementing Broiler Chicken Diet with Uvaria chamae Leaf Meal: Effects on Immune Response, Gut Microbial Population and Growth Performance 在肉鸡日粮中添加 Uvaria chamae 叶粉:对免疫反应、肠道微生物种群和生长性能的影响
Pub Date : 2024-02-26 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.1.132024210
The purpose of this experiment was to determine how supplementing Uvaria chamae leaf meal (UCLM) affects growth performance and a few hematological markers of broiler chicken. For a 56-day study, 500 one-day-old (Ross 307) broiler chicks were randomly assigned to five treatments, each consisting of 100 birds. Standard feed was formulated according to the nutritional standards for broilers. Treatment 1 (T1) was fed a standard diet with 0.25 g/kg oxytetracycline while T2, T3, T4, and T5 were provided a standard diet supplemented with UCLM at 5g, 10g, 15g, and 20g, respectively. The treatments had a significant impact on body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and mortality. In contrast, the mortality rate and Escherichia coli counts were higher in T1 and T2 compared to other groups, whereas body weight gain was higher in T2, T3, T4, and T5 compared to T1. Regarding crude fiber digestibility and average daily feed intake, there was no statistically significant difference. The dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, ash digestibility, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, red blood cell, lymphocytes, monocytes, immunoglobulin A, Y, and M and Lactobacillus sp. counts of the birds supplemented with UCLM at 2 g/kg (T2), 4 g/kg (T3), 6 g/kg (T4), and 8 g/kg (T5) were similar but significantly greater than those of T1 (0.25 g/kg oxytetracycline). It was determined that broilers' diets can include up to 20 g/kg of UCLM supplementation without harming the birds' health.
本实验的目的是确定补充 Uvaria chamae 叶粉(UCLM)对肉鸡生长性能和一些血液学指标的影响。在为期 56 天的研究中,500 只一天龄(Ross 307)的肉用仔鸡被随机分配到五个处理中,每个处理 100 只鸡。标准饲料根据肉鸡营养标准配制。处理 1(T1)饲喂添加 0.25 克/千克土霉素的标准饲料,而处理 2、T3、T4 和 T5 则饲喂分别添加 5 克、10 克、15 克和 20 克 UCLM 的标准饲料。这些处理对体重增加、饲料转化率和死亡率都有显著影响。相比之下,T1 和 T2 组的死亡率和大肠杆菌数高于其他组,而 T2、T3、T4 和 T5 组的增重则高于 T1 组。在粗纤维消化率和平均日采食量方面,差异无统计学意义。添加 2 克/千克(T2)、4 克/千克(T3)、6 克/千克(T4)和 8 克/千克(T5)的 UCLM 的肉鸡的干物质、粗蛋白、醚提取物、灰分消化率、血红蛋白、充盈细胞体积、红细胞、淋巴细胞、单核细胞、免疫球蛋白 A、Y 和 M 以及乳酸杆菌计数与 T1(0.25 克/千克土霉素)相似,但显著高于 T1。由此确定,肉鸡日粮中可添加多达 20 克/千克的土霉素而不会损害肉鸡的健康。
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Prediction of Organic Pollution of Waters from the Déganobo Lake System: A Modeling Study 德加诺博湖水系有机污染预测:模型研究
Pub Date : 2024-02-12 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.1.132024960
This work aimed to study the modeling of the organic pollution of the waters of the Déganobo Lake system by three models: Multiple Linear Regression model (MLR model), Mutilayer Perceptron model (MLP model) and Multiple Linear Regression/ Mutilayer Perceptron hybrid model (MLR/MLP hybrid model). In its implementation, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of these waters, obtained from August 2021 to July 2022, was used. Two approaches were done in the case of the modeling of their COD by the MLP model and the MLR/MLP hybrid model: static modeling and dynamic modeling. The results have highlighted the low predictions of the COD of these waters by the MLR model (36.2 %) and the MLP models (6-8-1 for the static modeling and 7-3-1 for the dynamic modeling, both predicting less than 35% of the experimental values with high error (RMSE upper than 1.30 and relative error upper than 0.750). However, the MLR/MLP hybrid models (MLR/6-3-1 for the static modeling and MLR/7-3-1 for the dynamic modeling) both well predicted the COD of these waters, around 99% with very low errors (RMSE less than 0.0001 and relative error less than 0.006 in both cases). So, the MLR/MLP hybrid model was the most efficient to predict the COD of these waters. The accuracy of this hybrid model for ecological modeling was again provided during this study.
这项工作旨在通过三种模型研究德加诺博湖水系的有机污染模型:多重线性回归模型(MLR 模型)、中层感知器模型(MLP 模型)和多重线性回归/中层感知器混合模型(MLR/MLP 混合模型)。在实施过程中,使用了 2021 年 8 月至 2022 年 7 月期间获得的这些水域的化学需氧量(COD)。在使用 MLP 模型和 MLR/MLP 混合模型对这些水域的化学需氧量进行建模时,采用了两种方法:静态建模和动态建模。结果表明,MLR 模型(36.2%)和 MLP 模型(静态模型为 6-8-1,动态模型为 7-3-1)对这些水域的化学需氧量预测较低,预测值均低于实验值的 35%,且误差较大(均方误差大于 1.30,相对误差大于 0.750)。然而,MLR/MLP 混合模型(MLR/6-3-1 用于静态建模,MLR/7-3-1 用于动态建模)都很好地预测了这些水域的化学需氧量,约为 99%,误差非常小(RMSE 均小于 0.0001,相对误差均小于 0.006)。因此,MLR/MLP 混合模型是预测这些水域化学需氧量的最有效方法。本研究再次证明了该混合模型在生态建模方面的准确性。
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Prediction of Organic Pollution of Waters from the Déganobo Lake System: A Modeling Study 德加诺博湖水系有机污染预测:模型研究
Pub Date : 2024-02-12 DOI: 10.47262/sl/12.1.132024960
This work aimed to study the modeling of the organic pollution of the waters of the Déganobo Lake system by three models: Multiple Linear Regression model (MLR model), Mutilayer Perceptron model (MLP model) and Multiple Linear Regression/ Mutilayer Perceptron hybrid model (MLR/MLP hybrid model). In its implementation, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of these waters, obtained from August 2021 to July 2022, was used. Two approaches were done in the case of the modeling of their COD by the MLP model and the MLR/MLP hybrid model: static modeling and dynamic modeling. The results have highlighted the low predictions of the COD of these waters by the MLR model (36.2 %) and the MLP models (6-8-1 for the static modeling and 7-3-1 for the dynamic modeling, both predicting less than 35% of the experimental values with high error (RMSE upper than 1.30 and relative error upper than 0.750). However, the MLR/MLP hybrid models (MLR/6-3-1 for the static modeling and MLR/7-3-1 for the dynamic modeling) both well predicted the COD of these waters, around 99% with very low errors (RMSE less than 0.0001 and relative error less than 0.006 in both cases). So, the MLR/MLP hybrid model was the most efficient to predict the COD of these waters. The accuracy of this hybrid model for ecological modeling was again provided during this study.
这项工作旨在通过三种模型研究德加诺博湖水系的有机污染模型:多重线性回归模型(MLR 模型)、中层感知器模型(MLP 模型)和多重线性回归/中层感知器混合模型(MLR/MLP 混合模型)。在实施过程中,使用了 2021 年 8 月至 2022 年 7 月期间获得的这些水域的化学需氧量(COD)。在使用 MLP 模型和 MLR/MLP 混合模型对这些水域的化学需氧量进行建模时,采用了两种方法:静态建模和动态建模。结果表明,MLR 模型(36.2%)和 MLP 模型(静态模型为 6-8-1,动态模型为 7-3-1)对这些水域的化学需氧量预测较低,预测值均低于实验值的 35%,且误差较大(均方误差大于 1.30,相对误差大于 0.750)。然而,MLR/MLP 混合模型(MLR/6-3-1 用于静态建模,MLR/7-3-1 用于动态建模)都很好地预测了这些水域的化学需氧量,约为 99%,误差非常小(RMSE 均小于 0.0001,相对误差均小于 0.006)。因此,MLR/MLP 混合模型是预测这些水域化学需氧量的最有效方法。本研究再次证明了该混合模型在生态建模方面的准确性。
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