Cyclamen cyprium (Cyprus cyclamen) is a perennial growing from a tuber, native to woodland at 300–1,200 m (980–3,940 ft) elevation in the mountains of Cyprus. It is the national flower.[ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclamen_cyprium)
Persistent synthetic materials which may float, sink or remain in suspension and which may interfere with any legitimate use of the sea. Most marine litter consists of material that degrades slowly, if at all, so a continuous input of large quantities of these items results in a gradual build-up in the marine and coastal environment, (Adapted from Protocol for the Protection of the South-East Pacific against pollution from land-based sources,1983, Annex 1, A. 7) and UNEP.)
A soda lake or alkaline lake is a lake on the strongly alkaline side of neutrality, typically with a pH value between 9 and 12. They are characterized by high concentrations of carbonate salts, typically sodium carbonate (and related salt complexes), giving rise to their alkalinity. In addition, many soda lakes also contain high concentrations of sodium chloride and other dissolved salts, making them saline or hypersaline lakes as well. (Wikipedia, 2024. Soda lake. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_lake)
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Many soda lakes also contain high concentrations of sodium chloride and other dissolved salts, making them saline or hypersaline lakes as well.
Long ocean waves with periods of several minutes. (Fujinawa, Yukio. (1979). Some properties of surf-beats. Journal of the Oceanographical Society of Japan. 35. 9-25. 10.1007/BF02108278.)
The study, planning, monitoring, and application of quantitative and qualitative control and development techniques for long-term, multiple use of water resources for agricultural purposes including irrigation and livestock watering. (AgWA web site, FAO, 2018 (http://www.fao.org/agwa/background/faq/en/#c258656))
A naturally occurring prostaglandin that has oxytocic, luteolytic, and abortifacient activities. Due to its vasocontractile properties, the compound has a variety of other biological actions. (https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/PGF2alpha)
Deformed wing virus (DWV) is relatively widespread in apiaries, although often present in subclinical form (no symptoms are visible) if not associated with varroa. However, combined with varroa, DWV can cause the death of the brood and adult bees. This virus affects immature bees during their development in the cells. (Good beekeeping practices - Practical manual on how to identify and control the main diseases of the honeybee (Apis mellifera), FAO, 2020 (http://www.fao.org/3/ca9182en/CA9182EN.pdf).)
Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug. Hosts in invaded areas include many fruit trees, vegetables, row crops,ornamentals and native vegetation. It is associated with economically significant crop losses and public nuisance in both its native and invaded areas, as well as being a vector of Phytoplasma diseases. (Adapted from IPPC Secretariat. 2021.Strategic framework for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) 2020–2030. Protecting global plant resources and facilitating safe trade. Rome. FAO on behalf of the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention https://www.fao.org/3/cb3995en/cb3995en.pdf)
Decreased secretion of milk. (Adapted from National Library of Medicine. n.d. Decreased lactation. [Cited 22 November 2024]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/medgen/9384)
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Refers to reduced lactation in individual animals, not a decline in milk production in a region or sector. Can be important clinical sign of disease.
Radio tracking is monitoring the movement/location of animals using radio transmitters and receivers. Also used in space for tracking satellites, spacecraft and asteroids. (Adapted from https://radio-tracking.eu and https://www.csiro.au/en/research/technology-space/astronomy-space)
Of a boat, or of a fishing gear: The relative vulnerability of the stock to different boats or gears. Usually determined as the catch taken by the given apparatus, divided by the catch of a standard apparatus fishing at nearly the same time and place. (Ricker W.E. (1975): Computation and interpretation of biological statistics of fish populations. Bulletin of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada, 191: 2-6.)
A fossil fuel power station is a thermal power station which burns a fossil fuel, such as coal or natural gas, to produce electricity. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_fuel_power_station)
A manufactured feedstuff with a high food value relative to volume and a low fibre content. May be rich in protein, carbohydrate or fat. (Adapted from "RAMIRAN Glossary of terms on livestock and manure management 2011")
West Nile encephalitis virus. Encephalitis caused by a virus of the Flaviviridae family. Causes West Nile fever, which is characterized by headache, fever, arthralgia, maculopapular rash, myalgia, lymphadenopathy and leukopenia. Transmitted and/or spread by mosquitoes from the genus Culex (family Culicidae). (UNTERM, UN, 2004; WHO,PAHO, 2004.)
Bed forms are relief features initiated by the fluid motions generated downstream of small local obstacles at the bottom consisting of movable (alluvial) sediment materials. (http://www.coastalwiki.org/wiki/Bedforms_and_roughness)
