Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Agricultural Systems and Practices

Naturally regrowing mangroves endured strong waves on Vietnam’s eroding coast

A study of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta coast found that mangroves can return naturally in exposed, muddy coastal areas. These regrowing patches withstood strong seasonal waves, yet some were treated as wasteland and removed for other coastal protection measures.

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Biology

For Lepcha farmers, flowers, frogs and fish help mark the farming year

Lepcha farmers in Sikkim use flowering plants, bird behaviour, insect activity, frog calls, fish movements and other ecological signs to track seasonal changes. A study documents a 12-month traditional calendar linked to sowing, harvesting, gathering and other livelihood activities.

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