Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 1373 - 1373
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
reshaped
various
aspects
of
life,
influencing
consumer
behaviors
and
economic
activities
worldwide.
This
paper
delves
into
the
shifts
in
preferences
shopping
patterns
for
gardening
products
services
during
after
era.
Through
nationwide
online
surveys
conducted
from
2020
to
2022,
we
analyze
changes
time
spent
expenses
on
identify
key
demographic
pandemic-related
factors
these
We
employed
both
generalized
standard
ordered
logistic
regression
models
assess
impact
variables
ordinal
dependent
variable.
findings
reveal
a
significant
surge
spending
home
money
invested
services,
especially
among
individuals
who
considered
beneficial
well-being
as
family
activity.
Notably,
preference
mail
delivery
supplies
emerged
prominent
trend
pandemic,
accompanied
by
increase
purchase
fruit
plants,
vegetable
seeds,
indicating
that
primary
motivation
was
self-food
consumption.
These
insights
provide
valuable
guidance
businesses
green
industry,
informing
production,
marketing
practices,
recovery
efforts
post-COVID-19.
Journal of Apicultural Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
Exposure
to
pesticides
may
jeopardize
pollinators,
but
it
has
rarely
been
examined
in
urban
landscapes.
We
used
larval
food
provisions
(mix
of
pollen
and
nectar)
mason
bees
(Osmia
spp.)
nested
artificial
shelters
as
matrices
investigate
the
rate
pesticide
pollution
twelve
allotment
sites
Prague
Brno
cities.
Seven
commercial
croplands
(fruit
orchards,
oilseed
rape
fields)
were
selected
for
comparison.
In
total,
79
samples
analysed
using
a
validated
UPLC–MS/MS
method
presence
262
and/or
important
metabolites.
Fifty-six
residues
detected
allotments
74
cropland
sites.
Fifty
compounds
common
both
Fewer
found
(14.3
±
0.9,
mean
SE)
than
(21.5
1.1,
SE;
df
=
17.4;
t
−2.9;
p
<
0.01),
they
present
at
low
levels
up
16
ppb.
sites,
ten
occurred
high
individual
concentrations
(mean
per
site
>
10
ppb).
The
highest
observed
fungicide
pyrimethanil
1,989
ppb,
maximum
3,983
ppb)
among
insecticides
thiacloprid
136
170
results
supported
presumption
lower
risk
exposure
gardens
croplands.
Given
limited
knowledge
on
sublethal
effects
especially
mixtures
solitary
bee
development,
regulation
or
control
use
is
recommended.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
This
study
investigated
the
characteristics
of
traditional
home-garden
agro-biodiversity
as
well
its
agro-ecosystem
services
in
diversifying
farm
household
livelihoods
and
management
practices.
A
total
373
households
were
selected
from
two
districts
using
simple
random
sampling
techniques.
Data
collected
through
questionnaire,
key
informant
interview,
direct
field
observation,
free
listing
focus
group
discussion.
Results
show
that
managed
different
sizes
diverse
plant
species
delivering
wide
range
services.
Most
home-gardens
rich
their
corresponding
The
corporate
delivered
among
others
food
nutritional
supplements,
income
generations,
medicines.
Regarding
coverage,
Ensete
ventricosum,
Catha
edulisEucalyptus
camaldulensis
dominated
majority
home-gardens.
is
essentially
a
knowledge-based
farming
system,
by
family
members’
knowledge
skill.
Soil
fertility
adding
organic
fertilizers
sourced
agro-biological
resources.
status
varied
with
degree
major
challenges
unstable
market
prices,
poor
access
to
places,
diminishing
sizes.
In
conclusion,
agri-food
systems
remarkable
contribution
farmer
livelihood
diversification
multitudes
Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 400 - 415
Published: March 7, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
brought
about
social
distancing,
self-isolation,
and
movement
control
orders,
leading
to
an
increased
demand
for
food
disruptions
in
the
supply
chain.
Consequently,
home
gardening
gained
popularity
as
a
productive
environmentally
friendly
activity,
inspiring
Penang
residents
grow
their
greens.
state
government
organisations
like
Think
City
Consumers'
Association
of
recognised
importance
urban
initiatives.
This
research
investigates
impact
on
society,
highlighting
its
potential
approach
socialist
society
alignment
with
sustainable
development
goals,
including
zero
hunger
climate
action.
Home
promotes
self-sufficiency,
security,
practices,
especially
areas,
contributing
system
resilience.
It
fosters
community
involvement,
cohesiveness,
enhancing
well-being
happiness
among
gardeners.
study
underscores
promoting
achieve
more
resilient
future
Penang.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
toxicity
studies
using
soil
invertebrates
are
good
tools
for
assessing
the
quality
of
a
region.
In
this
study
assessment
industrial
soils
Eisenia
andrei
was
done
field
and
artificial
spiked
with
zinc
(Zn)
cadmium
(Cd).
Considering
soils,
near
region
showed
higher
than
those
away
from
in
followed
order
Zn
<
Cd
+
Cd.
Mixed
Toxicity
Index
(MTI)
revealed
an
antagonistic
response
between
(MTI
0)
which
points
out
influence
one
element
reducing
other.
biomass
highest
reduction
zone
1
treated
soils.
A
similar
trend
noted
hatchability
cocoons.
bioconcentration
that
bioaccumulation
has
not
occurred
However,
despite
bioaccumulation,
there
were
certain
responses
at
short-term
(acute)
long-term
(chronic)
treatments.
single
combined
impact
toxicants
home
garden
on
overall
health
survival
also
possibility
effects
various
nutrients
ecosystems.
Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Administratio Locorum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(3), P. 385 - 406
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Motives:
In
urban
governance
processes
involving
local
communities,
green
infrastructure
(GI)
is
an
important
proxy
for
the
quality
of
life.
this
paper,
authors
focus
on
GI
in
small
and
medium-sized
Polish
towns,
which
attracts
much
less
research
interest
than
that
large
cities.
The
study
covered
97
it
included
desk
a
questionnaire
survey
authorities
NGOs.Aim:
aim
was
to
determine
whether
residents
are
involved
management
GI,
communities
have
identified
need
develop
new
they
taking
appropriate
measures
maintain
preserve
existing
resources.
Another
objective
examine
priority
resources
policies.Results:
levels
citizen
participation
towns
were
ranked.
general
observation
spaces
not
effective
tool
towns.
situation
has
gradually
improved
cities
within
metropolitan
regions,
but
does
seem
be
determining
factor.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 1373 - 1373
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
reshaped
various
aspects
of
life,
influencing
consumer
behaviors
and
economic
activities
worldwide.
This
paper
delves
into
the
shifts
in
preferences
shopping
patterns
for
gardening
products
services
during
after
era.
Through
nationwide
online
surveys
conducted
from
2020
to
2022,
we
analyze
changes
time
spent
expenses
on
identify
key
demographic
pandemic-related
factors
these
We
employed
both
generalized
standard
ordered
logistic
regression
models
assess
impact
variables
ordinal
dependent
variable.
findings
reveal
a
significant
surge
spending
home
money
invested
services,
especially
among
individuals
who
considered
beneficial
well-being
as
family
activity.
Notably,
preference
mail
delivery
supplies
emerged
prominent
trend
pandemic,
accompanied
by
increase
purchase
fruit
plants,
vegetable
seeds,
indicating
that
primary
motivation
was
self-food
consumption.
These
insights
provide
valuable
guidance
businesses
green
industry,
informing
production,
marketing
practices,
recovery
efforts
post-COVID-19.
