Spatiotemporal variability and functional redundancy obscure effects of urbanization on strawberry pollinators by Kyla D. Schulte, Caleb J. Wilson, Anna Tawril, Mary A. Jamieson

“…Our study demonstrates the importance of wild bees, especially native species, as pollinators in urban agriculture and illustrates how habitat context shapes bee communities.…”
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La relocalisation des terres agricoles en ville : des sols et des paysages à (re)connaître by Claire Aragau

“…Based on case studies in the region of the Ile-de-France, in Paris and its outskirts, the article examines the way in which the link between urbanised land and agricultural uses is established and (re)constructed. While urban agriculture principally involves above-ground production systems, the aim is to understand how the relationship to the land and the urban soil can be re-established in all its dimensions, including land ownership and pedological and agronomic qualities, for it to produce food. …”
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Green actions for innovative cities. The new agri-food landscape by Emanuele Sommariva, Nicola Valentino Canessa, Giorgia Tucci

“…., flooding, heat islands), or to promote the conservation, resilience and biodiversity of natural habitats. Specifically, urban agriculture and community gardens play an important role, helping to secure various socio-ecological benefits on a local basis and to promote access to healthy, Zero Km sources. …”
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Urban farming: Production risks of vegetable farming in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia by Vaulina Sisca, Elinur, Dewi Ilma Satriana, Maharani Tati

“…Urban agriculture provides an effective solution to meet the needs of urban residents while reducing dependency on external sources. …”
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Research Progress on the Application of Elemental Fingerprinting in Tea Origin Traceability and the Influencing Factors Thereof by LI Yanlong, QIAN Lili, CHEN Mingming, SONG Yan, LIU Yi, WANG Yongsheng, LIU Hongyan

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A bibliometric analysis of food security and urbanization: insights and implications by Yujun Wei, Yujun Wei, Xiaokun Wei, Zhonghua Ye, Jie Fan

“…The research highlights emerging interdisciplinary themes, such as urban agriculture and socio-economic resilience, aligning with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). …”
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Plant Factory in a Restaurant: Light Quality Effects on the Development, Physiology, and Quality of Three Baby-Leaf Vegetables by Filippos Bantis, Nikolaos Simos, Athanasios Koukounaras

“…Plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs) are a notable choice for urban agriculture due to the system’s benefits, where light can be manipulated to enhance the product’s yield and quality. …”
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A review of the role of nature-based solutions in mitigating food insecurity in Africa by Solomon Asamoah, Henry Mensah, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Eric Oduro-Ofori, Sandra Serwaa Boateng, Sarah Boateng, Listowel Koda Frimpong, Priscilla Okyere

“…The study identified agroforestry, permaculture practices, urban agriculture and rooftop gardens, wetland restoration, cover cropping and crop rotation, aquaponics, eco-friendly pest control, and community-based forest management as components of nature-based solutions that can help address food insecurity. …”
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Characterization of composting process and chemical composition of compost from recycling centers in Surabaya City, Indonesia by Dwi Haryanta, Tatuk Tojibatus Sa’adah, Indarwati

“… Composting serves as a pivotal strategy in waste management, alleviating the burden on final disposal sites while simultaneously providing valuable fertilizer for urban agriculture. This study aims to delineate the intricacies of the composting process and elucidate the characteristics of compost derived from recycling centers/compost houses in Surabaya City, Indonesia. …”
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Pollination deficits increase with urbanization in Chicago by Alexandra Zink, Paul J. CaraDonna, Kelly Larsen, Amy M. Iler

“…The influence of urbanization on the pollination of urban plants is even less understood. Urban agriculture relies on plant–pollinator interactions for crop production, providing a relevant framework to study pollination in an urban context. …”
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Effects of Different Cultivation Modes on the Storage Quality and Flavor of Harvested Chinese Leek by ZHOU Xinyuan, TAO Jiejie, LIU Mingchi, ZUO Jinhua, WU Zhanhui, ZHENG Yanyan, KANG Xinna, LIANG Hao, MU Jianlou, CHEN Jie, JI Yanhai

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Socioeconomic and behavioural factors that contribute to the co-occurrence of risk factors for noncommunicable diseases by Naftal Sakaria, Nelago Indongo

“…The study recommends for infrastructural developments in urban areas that promotes health lifestyles including provision for cycling, walking paths and participation in urban agriculture.…”
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Remotely-sensed products capture the spatial distribution of regional carbon sequestration potential ability: A case study of Hubei Province, China by Zhaolong Li, Lingya Huang, Yuanyong Dian

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Stormwater as an Alternative Source of Water Supply: Feasibility and Implications for Watershed Management by Sanjay Shukla, Fouad H. Jaber

“…Jaber illustrated with maps and graphs, discusses the feasibility of using water from an alternative source of water supply for southern Florida that is usually not considered -- water held in urban/agricultural storm water detention/retention (impoundment) areas. …”
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Stormwater as an Alternative Source of Water Supply: Feasibility and Implications for Watershed Management by Sanjay Shukla, Fouad H. Jaber

“…Jaber illustrated with maps and graphs, discusses the feasibility of using water from an alternative source of water supply for southern Florida that is usually not considered -- water held in urban/agricultural storm water detention/retention (impoundment) areas. …”
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Granulate Ambrosia Beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Thomas H. Atkinson, John L. Foltz, Robert C. Wilkinson, Russell F. Mizell

“…It can become abundant in urban, agricultural, and forested areas and has been reported as a pest of nursery stock and young trees in the Old World tropics and of peach trees in South Carolina. …”
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Filmer l’artificialisation d’une terre agricole périurbaine  by Olivier Bories

“…The article presents ongoing research on the urbanisation of peri-urban agricultural land due to a real estate project. It focuses on the transformation of the landscapes of the urban fringes and on the interactions between the stakeholders implementing the project. …”
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Granulate Ambrosia Beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Thomas H. Atkinson, John L. Foltz, Robert C. Wilkinson, Russell F. Mizell

“…It can become abundant in urban, agricultural, and forested areas and has been reported as a pest of nursery stock and young trees in the Old World tropics and of peach trees in South Carolina. …”
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Foreign Direct Investment and Environmental Challenges: A Case Study of Uganda With Analytical Perspective. by Byanyima, Faustino, Mayanja, Edison, Kadengye, Damazo T., Arineitwe, Shine, Mijwil, Maad M., Gaballa, Moustafa, Cherakkara, Veedu Rajeev, Turyasingura, Benson

“…The research highlights the influence of GDP growth, urbanization, agriculture, and industrialization on environmental outcomes. …”
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The Richness, Similarity, and Conservation Status of the Herpetofauna of the Balsas Basin Biogeographic Province of Mexico by Julio A. Lemos-Espinal, Geoffrey R. Smith

“…The main threat these species face is habitat loss due to urbanization, agriculture, and pollution. The herpetofauna of the BB shows significant overlap with neighboring provinces. …”
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