Agricultura
Agricultura
Comparative Study on Biological Activities and Chemical Profiling of Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius (Fr.) Quel.) Cultured on Lignocellulosic Agro Wastes
26/05/2023 -
This study evaluated durian peel as an alternative substrate for more sustainable mushroom cultivation and climate change mitigation. The secondary metabolites and biological activities of both...
Quantifying the Soil Water Storage Capacity of Flysh Catchments Surrounded by Mixed Forests in Outer Carpathians
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The objective of this paper is to evaluate the retention capacity of catchments situated in the Beskid Wyspowy region of southern Poland. To accomplish this, we employed the Soil and Water Assessment...
Synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles using peppermint tea (Mentha piperita) dregs extract and their photocatalytic performance
26/05/2023 -
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a n?type semiconductor with a wide band gap of 3.37?eV and a large excitation binding energy of 60?meV. ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) is considered as one of the best photocatalyst...
One and Two?dimensional 1,4?xylylenediammonium (pXDA) Lead Halides: Powders and Thin Films
29/05/2023 -
The discovery of new 3D perovskites and their 2D and 1D analogues continues to attract the interest of the scientific community and therefore the understanding of their structural, optical, and...
Evaluation of eugenol?derived monomers as antimicrobial agents in dental resin composites
29/05/2023 -
The multiple?crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol/phytic acid/ferric trichloride tough hydrogels (PVA/PA?Fe hydrogels) with anti?swelling property, antibacterial activity and conductivity were facilely and...
Multi-Target Element-Based Screening of Maize Varieties with Low Accumulation of Heavy Metals (HMs) and Metalloids: Uptake, Transport, and Health Risks
26/05/2023 -
Mitigating heavy metals (HMs) contamination and ensuring the safe production of crops is of paramount importance for sustainable agriculture development. The purpose of the current field plot study...
Intensive Meadows on Organic Soils of Temperate Climate–Useful Value of Grass Mixtures after the Regeneration
26/05/2023 -
Meadows on organic soils perform an essential role as a source of fodder and biomass for energy purposes. In the case of intensive meadows, it is crucial to use grass mixtures that enable obtaining...
Ionic Response and Sorghum Production under Water and Saline Stress in a Semi-Arid Environment
27/05/2023 -
The increase in water demand in regions with limited good-quality water resources makes it necessary to study the effect of low-quality water on plant metabolism. Therefore, the objective of this...
Validation and Application of Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for the Analysis of Glyphosate, Aminomethylphosphonic Acid (AMPA), and Glufosinate in Soil
27/05/2023 -
A method was developed to determine glyphosate, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), and glufosinate in soil. The worldwide use of this herbicide in agricultural activities, and its known negative...
Extrapolation of Tractor Traction Resistance Load Spectrum and Compilation of Loading Spectrum Based on Optimal Threshold Selection Using a Genetic Algorithm
28/05/2023 -
To obtain the load spectrum of the traction resistance of the three-point suspension device under tractor-plowing conditions, a load spectrum extrapolation method based on a genetic algorithm optimal...
Estimating Freezing Injury on Olive Trees: A Comparative Study of Computing Models Based on Electrolyte Leakage and Tetrazolium Tests
29/05/2023 -
Winter frost injury is a major limiting factor for olive cultivation in temperate regions. The response of olive shoots to freezing stress can be used for selecting genotypes resistant to freezing....
Access to Dry Season Agricultural Content in the Broadcast Media and Dry Season Irrigation Farming among Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria
29/05/2023 -
Inaccessibility to information could hinder the adoption of dry season agriculture which is very significant to ending the spate of food insecurity in Nigeria. This cross-sectional survey examined...
Design and Experiment of Lightweight Dual-Mode Automatic Variable-Rate Fertilization Device and Control System
29/05/2023 -
China’s agricultural facilities are developing rapidly and are mainly operated through household contracting. Due to a lack of suitable variable-rate fertilization devices, manual and...
Essential Oils as Biopesticide Ingredients
29/05/2023 -
The Agriculture Special Issue “Biopesticides: The Naturally Originating Plant Protection Products and Biocides”, edited in 2022 by the Special Guest Editor Dra [...]
Investigating the Potassium Fertilization Effect on Morphological and Agrophysiological Indicators of Durum Wheat under Mediterranean Rain-Fed Conditions
29/05/2023 -
It is well known that balanced and optimal mineral fertilization (i.e., nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) can increase yield and improve wheat quality. However, there is little scientific...
Mitigating the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Crop Farming: A Nanotechnological Approach
29/05/2023 -
COVID-19 is a highly infectious respiratory disease that resulted in a global pandemic that has affected every stage and sector of life. Although it is mainly seen as a health issue, its impacts and...
Impact of Conservation Tillage Technology Application on Farmers’ Technical Efficiency: Evidence from China
29/05/2023 -
Conservation tillage plays a crucial role in preventing soil erosion, improving soil quality, and encouraging sustainable agriculture. This study analyzes the effects of conservation tillage on...
Ensiling Typha (Typha latifolia) Forage with Different Additives for Ruminant Feeding: In Vitro Studies
27/05/2023 -
Typha is a wild plant with invasive growth that causes environmental problems in different areas worldwide. This study investigated the ensiling potential of typha (Typha latifolia) to be preserved...
Prospects of Computer-Aided Molecular Design of Coumarins as Ecotoxicologically Safe Plant Protection Agents
27/05/2023 -
Coumarins are secondary plant metabolites widely distributed in higher plants, bacteria, fungi, and sponges. This great structural diversity of these natural compounds and their synthesized...
Seaweed Polysaccharides in Agriculture: A Next Step towards Sustainability
29/05/2023 -
The seaweed-based biostimulants available in the market are proven to achieve better results than synthetic commercial fertilizers in plant growth parameters. There are many compounds present in...
Implementation and Performance Evaluation of a Community-Scale Adobe Evaporative Cooling Chamber for Vegetable Preservation
29/05/2023 -
The construction of evaporative coolers in remote areas can increase the longevity of vegetables, improving food security and the local economy of small farmers in remote, impoverished communities...
