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The apoplastic secretome of Trichoderma virens during interaction with maize roots shows an inhibition of plant defence and scavenging oxidative stress secreted proteins
(Frontiers Media, 2018-04-05)In Nature, almost every plant is colonized by fungi. Trichoderma virens is a biocontrol fungus which has the capacity to behave as an opportunistic plant endophyte. Even though many plants are colonized by this symbiont, ... -
The land use suitability concept: Introduction and an application of the concept to inform sustainable productivity within environmental constraints
(Elsevier, 2018-08)The Land Use Suitability (LUS) concept informs decision-making by providing stakeholders with integrated information about the economic, environmental, social and cultural consequences of land use choices. This paper ... -
The impact of the relationship between the customer and the software development team on the outcome of a software development project
(Lincoln University, 2017-07-31)Agile software is a collection of software development methods based on iterative and incremental development processes. In an Agile software development approach, the requirements and solutions are obtained through the ... -
Improving market success of animal welfare programs through key stakeholder involvement: Heading towards responsible innovation?
(Wageningen Academic Publishers on behalf of International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, 2018-04-06)Despite frequent public criticism of modern husbandry practices, many animal welfare programs lack acceptance among both farmers and consumers. We contend that this lock-in originates from a lack of market orientation and ... -
U.S. Quantitative Easing Policies: Their Effect on the Global Bond Markets
(Lincoln University, 2018)Since the 2007 U.S. subprime crisis, major economies have suffered from severe recessions. Even cutting short-term interest rates to almost zero has not been enough to stimulate depressed economies. Under these circumstances, ...