Publications by authors named "P P Salo"
Wheat is the third most widely consumed cereal in the world, after maize and rice. However, it is regularly attacked by the wheat aphid (), causing considerable damage to wheat crops. The acetylcholinesterase enzyme, which plays a key role in the transmission of the synaptic cholinergic signal, has emerged as a promising target for the development of pest control strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActive commuting can be beneficial for health. We examined whether active commuting by walking or cycling was associated with a lower risk of sickness absence in a Finnish public sector cohort of 28 485 employees. We used negative binomial regression to test associations of weekly active commuting in kilometers (no, low, moderate, and high dose) with all-cause sickness absence.
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- The study aims to investigate how survey data can be used to identify factors that influence people's choices of transportation for their daily commutes, specifically among public sector employees in Finland.
- Researchers used data from a large survey involving over 42,000 employees, focusing on those commuting 5 km or less, to create a prediction model for commuting behaviors in various weather conditions.
- Results showed that factors such as commute length, physical activity levels, BMI, and demographics like sex and age significantly predict whether individuals choose active transport (bike or walking) or passive transport (car) in summer and winter.
The aphid, Rondani (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is one of the most destructive pests of wheat. It is responsible for significant economic losses in the agricultural sector, with an estimated 45% of wheat fields affected. Plant-based insecticides have seen a rapid increase in popularity in recent years due to their efficacy, cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and lower toxicity compared to synthetic pesticides.
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