An extraordinary high-strength dilute Mg-0.8Al-0.1Ca-0.6Mn (wt. %) alloy wire was successfully developed by hot drawing, which exhibits high tensile yield strength of 394 MPa, ultimate tensile strength of 431 MPa and moderate elongation to failure of 6.0%. The high strength was mainly attributed...

Quality control can happen at the farm level. However, adoption of better agricultural practices largely depends on the availability of appropriate technology, the introduction of improved varieties, and farmers’ awareness and training

Frontmatter -- PREFACE -- CONTENTS -- PART I. THE STRUGGLE FOR FREE MARKETING 1900-10 -- INTRODUCTORY -- CHAPTER I. EARLY GRIEVANCES OF WESTERN GRAIN GROWERS -- CHAPTER II. THE BEGINNINGS OF GRAIN TRADE REGULATION -- CHAPTER III. THE BEGINNINGS OF GRAIN GROWERS' ORGANIZATION -- CHAPTER IV. THE...

Grain is an important marketable commodity that is hampered by risk of interrelated dimensions, particularly in borderlands of West Africa. Assessing the extent of risk in borderlands can be valuable for policy-makers and likely to contribute to increased regional trade through effective...