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Historical biogeography of endemic plants in the Caribbean and Podocarpus as a case study
(2019)
Despite numerous floristic studies of the Caribbean region, the large-scale evolutionary origins of its diversity remain relatively under-explored. Here, I add to the empirical knowledge of the origin and assembly of the ...
Parámetros cuantitativos para la evaluación de la susceptibilidad a la erosión de suelos tropicales dominicanos
(2010)
La capa superficial de los suelos de diferentes tipos de bosques tropicales húmedos y secos presentes en la provincia de Pedernales (República Dominicana), ha sido evaluada mediante diferentes parámetros relacionados ...
Diagnóstico de fincas agrícolas de la región transfronteriza de Pedernales (Rep. Domicana-Haití) como partida para un diseño agroecológico
(2006)
Se presenta el estudio de los escenarios en donde se realiza la agricultura en la región transfronteriza de Pedernales (República Dominicana-Haití): la zona comprendida en la única “cuenca” importante del territorio, así ...
Carga contaminante de la ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros (República Dominicana) al Río Yaque del Norte. Un estudio longitudinal
(2023)
Los resultados de esta investigación muestran que la ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros (República Dominicana) incrementa el grado de contaminación del río Yaque del Norte, evidenciándose en los parámetros de oxígeno ...
Marine mammals in the Wider Caribbean : current research and priorities for future studies
(2014)
Numerous research activities aiming at marine mammals have been commenced by individual organisations as well as regional or even international collaborations throughout the Wider Caribbean over the past years. These ...
Use of biosolids from wastewater treatment plants and other organic fertilizers in agriculture — a preliminary results of a case study in banana cultivation in the Dominican Republic
(2023)
Introduction: The use of biosolids from wastewater treatment plants in agriculture is considered relevant for the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, the improvement of soil fertility, and the reduction of ...
Evaluation of the quality of the coastal waters of Playa Dorada (Dominican Republic) and their impact on the development of tourism and conservation
(2022)
Background: Sun and beach tourism is one of the main socioeconomic activities in the Dominican Republic. These activities take place on beaches that are part of the coastal-marine systems of the country, where a great ...
Design and validation of a wastewater treatment scheme to enhance macronutrients from biosolids. A case study in the Dominican Republic
(2022)
Background: The Rafey Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) produces approximately 80% of the sewage sludge generated in the wastewater treatment plants of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago province, Dominican ...
Pollution management model for coastal and marine systems in the northern region of the Dominican Republic
(2022)
Blackground: Pollution of coastal and marine systems concerns the people, governments and businesses, due to the importance of coastal marine systems for economic activity (tourism, fishing, among others) and the conservation ...
Heavy metal pollution on tourist beaches in the province of Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)
(2022)
Background: Beaches are key points for recreation and coastal tourism and a major source of income for many countries. Thus, good beaches attract tourists and degraded ones discourage tourism. Also, beaches and coastal ...