Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Fruiting bodies yield of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus columbinus) as affected by different portions of compost in the substrate2016 / Mohamed F. Mohamed, Emad F. S. Refaei, Mohamed M. A. Abdalla, Sayed H. Abdelgalil
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Staple crops biofortified with increased vitamins and minerals: considerations for a public health strategy2016 / Maria Nieves Garcia-Casal, Juan Pablo Peña-Rosas, Boitshepo Giyose,
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Impact of seeding terms and row spacing on yield of switchgrass phytomass, biofuel and energy output
Abstract The article substantiates the necessity of biofuel usage from plant raw materials in order to reduce consumption of non-renewable energy sources. It has been determined that, along with other energy crops, switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)...
2016 / Maksim Kulik -
Studies of Ischemic Preconditioning Mechanisms in Langendorff Rat Heart Model the Impact of Phosphocreatin Kinase and ATP Sensitive Potasium Channels Pharmachological Openers and Blockers on Cardioprotection
Abstract Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) induced by administration of brief episodes of ischemia-reperfusion represents a protective mechanism of the heart against prolonged episodes of ischemia. Although the mechanism of ischemic preconditioning has ...
2016 / Cristian Romeo Revnic, Carmen Ginghina, Adriana Sarah Nica, Silviu Voinea, Alexandru Sonea, et al. -
Classification and regulatory perspectives of dietary fiber
Abstract This review discusses the history and evolution of the state of dietary fiber (DF) with account of refinements in extraction methods and legal definitions subsequent to the launch of DF hypothesis. For a long time, defining and regulating...
2016 / Fan-Jhen Dai, Chi-Fai Chau -
Neo-spaces for urban livability? Urbanites’ versatile mental images of green roofs in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland
Abstract Within the context of enhancing sustainable and livable urban environments, one aim is to establish multifunctional green infrastructure (GI). We argue that in order to successfully plan and manage the development of GI, an inclusive and...
2016 / Marja Mesimäki, Kaisa Hauru, D. Johan Kotze, Susanna Lehvävirta -
Prediction of Soil Moisture from Remote Sensing Data
Abstract This study evaluates the capability of soil water content predicted from remote sensing to indicate the soil/canopy water content at short time and space scale, through comparisons with daily soil moisture data determined in situ, using...
2016 / Eftychia Taktikou, George Bourazanis, Georgia Papaioannou, Petros Kerkides -
Data for a pre-performance test of self-developed electronic tongue sensors
Abstract This article presents data, which can be applied for a pre-performance test of self-developed electronic tongue sensors. Contained data is related to the research article “Impact of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in oral liquids on E-Tongue...
2016 / Laura Isabell Immohr, Roy Turner, Miriam Pein-Hackelbusch -
Antimicrobial Activity of Thai-herbal Plants against Food-borne Pathogens E. Coli, S. Aureus and C. Jejuni
Abstract Food-borne pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Campylobacter jejuni, are prophylactically prevented in livestock by using commercially available antibiotics. The European Union has recently banned the use of...
2016 / Watanya Jarriyawattanachaikul, Prapansak Chaveerach, Nipa Chokesajjawatee -
Chemical quality and nutrient composition of strawberry fruits treated by γ-irradiation
Abstract Postharvest quality losses of fruits and vegetables during storage are global horticultural problems. This study evaluates the effect of gamma irradiation doses (0, 300, 600 and 900 Gy) on quality parameters and phytochemical content of...
2017 / Rabab W. Maraei, Khaled M. Elsawy -
Waste Biomass Gasification Based off-grid Electricity Generation: A Case Study in Pakistan
Abstract The objective is to investigate the waste gasification based off-grid electricity generation in developing countries like Pakistan utilizing mixed biomass composts (mixture of agricultural wastes including rice hulls and wheat straw with...
2016 / Muhammad Naqvi, Jinyue Yan, Erik Dahlquist, Salman Raza Naqvi -
Prelliminary Study on Ozone Therapy in Postpartum Endometritis of Dairy Cows
Abstract The aim of research was to evaluate the effects of intrauterine foam ozone application in parturient endometritis on first service conception rate (FSCR), the average of straws until pregnancy (ASUP), the average of days not pregnant to...
2016 / Tiberiu Constantin, Ion Alin Bîrţoiu -
Investigation of Punching Behaviour of Steel and Polypropylene Fibre Reinforced Concrete Slabs under Normal Load
Abstract Punching is among the most important risks leading to abrupt and brittle fracture in reinforced concrete structures. Punching effect at the end-parts of columns takes place during the transmission of loads from the slab to the columns and...
2016 / Fethi Sermet, Anil Ozdemir -
Agronomic biofortification of crops to fight hidden hunger in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract Micronutrient deficiencies or ‘hidden hunger’ resulting from unbalanced diets based on starchy staple crops are prevalent among the population of sub-Saharan Africa. This review discusses the effectiveness of agronomic biofortification -...
2016 / A.W. de Valença, A. Bake, I.D. Brouwer, K.E. Giller -
Growth, yield, plant quality and nutrition of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) under soilless agricultural systems
Abstract Traditional agricultural systems are challenged by globally declining resources resulting from climate change and growing population. Alternative agricultural practices such as aquaponics (includes crop plant and aquatic species) and...
2016 / Subhrajit Saha, Amber Monroe, Martin R. Day -
Does elevation impact local level climate change? An analysis based on fifteen years of daily diurnal data and time series forecasts
Abstract The impact of elevation on climate change is a well-established research agenda. In the present era of climate change, it is necessary to understand the local impacts of such relationships. In this study, we attempted to portray local...
2016 / Subhajit Bandopadhyay, Sayantani Sarkar -
The Impact of Crunchy Wednesdays on Happy Meal Fruit Orders: Analysis of Sales Data in France, 2009–2013
Abstract Objective Beginning in September, 2010, all McDonald's restaurants in France offered free fruit with every Happy Meal sold on the first Wednesday of the month. Sales data were used to determine the impact of free fruit...
2016 / Adam Drewnowski, Serge Michels, Diane Leroy -
CISTA-A: Conceptual model using indicators selected by systems thinking for adaptation strategies in a changing climate: Case study in agro-ecosystems
Abstract Adapting our ecosystems to climate change for sustainable management requires an understanding of three broad interconnected systems: ecosystems, climate systems and adaptive management and planning systems. Multiple factors shape adaptive...
2016 / Aavudai Anandhi -
Reactive oxygen species and antioxidant properties from mushrooms
Abstract Preventive medicine and food industry have shown an increased interest in the development of natural antioxidants, since those most commonly used synthetic antioxidants may have restricted use in food. This could explain why there is...
2016 / Carmen Sánchez -
Use of the Nitrogen Index to assess nitrate leaching and water drainage from plastic-mulched horticultural cropping systems of Florida
Abstract Water quality in Florida is significantly impacted by nitrate (NO3-N) leaching losses from agriculture in a large part of the state. Horticultural crops are planted across large areas of Florida on coarse sandy soils with low soil water...
2016 / Edilene C.S. Marchi, Lincoln Zotarelli, Jorge A. Delgado, Diane L. Rowland, Giuliano Marchi