ADAPTING TO A CHANGING CLIMATE: LIVELIHOOD CHALLENGES IN KAPSOKWONY DIVISION, MT. ELGON

Climate change poses a significant threat to mountain ecosystems worldwide, exacerbated by various anthropogenic stressors such as land encroachment, fragmentation, habitat degradation, and destruction. This complex interaction has far-reaching consequences for livelihoods, particularly in regions like Kapsokwony Division, Mt. Elgon Sub-County, where agriculture and ecosystem services play a

Authors: Dr. Sindani Bonzemo, Prof. Jane Kiprop , Dr. Daniel Njoroge
Pages: 1-22
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF LOW FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS ON MICROBIAL GROWTH ACTIVATION

Modern agriculture faces a formidable challenge: the development of sustainable systems that can yield sufficient high-quality food and fiber while minimizing environmental impact. The conventional approach to agriculture, reliant on synthetic molecules for weed, pest, and disease control, is not a sustainable solution. Sustainable production necessitates a holistic approach.
Authors: Antonio Silva Rodrigues , 2Maria Fernanda Santos Costa
Pages: 43-54
MICRO-GRADIENT INFLUENCE ON co2 EFFLUX: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS IN BLACKWATER CONSERVATION AREA

With the global human population rapidly approaching eight billion, the imperative to safeguard sensitive ecosystems has never been more critical for the planet's long-term survival. Wetlands, vital components of the Earth's ecological health, encompass approximately 6% of terrestrial land areas worldwide. In the United States alone, they span 274 million acres, constituting a remarkable 14%

Authors: Christopher Allen Smith , Jennifer Marie Johnson
Pages: 23-34
EMERGING THREAT TO PEACH ORCHARDS: DIAPORTHE PARANENSIS IDENTIFIED AS THE CAUSATIVE AGENT OF FRUIT ROT

Peach (Prunus persica) holds a significant position as the third most vital temperate fruit crop globally, following apple and pear trees. In 2019, Brazil emerged as a notable contributor to peach production, yielding 183.1 thousand tons within approximately 16 thousand hectares, with Rio Grande do Sul leading the pack at 110.2 thousand tons and São Paulo following closely with 32.9 thousand

Authors: Ana Beatriz Silva, Carlos Eduardo Santos , Maria Fernanda Pereira
Pages: 35-42