The first complete mitogenome of Indian ringneck (Psittacula krameri) demonstrates close phylogenetic relationship with Eclectus parrot

This study was aimed to sequence the first complete mitochondrial genome from an Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri).The mitogenome sequence was circular and 16,413 bp in length.In comparison to other available mitogenome sequences belonging to Psittacidae species, this mitogenome encoded a conserved structure consisting of 13 protein-codin

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ADOPTION OF COCONUT-BASED INTERCROPPING SYSTEMS IN SRI LANKA: THE FALLACY OF CONVENTIONAL WISDOM ON ECONOMIC PROFITABILITY

Despite the concerted efforts of successive governments in Sri Lanka to popularize coconut-based intercropping (CBI) systems, an intensive land use alternative to traditional less intensive coconut monocropping, its adoption Wafers by farmers is as low as 25% of the agronomically potential area of 100,000 ha.Although the adoption of an innovation i

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