Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Innovation Diffusion of New Technologies in the Malaysian Paddy Fertilizer Industry
Abstract There are a number of players in the domain of agriculture playing different roles as key stakeholders with different level of involvement and influence. Government agencies, agri-entrepreneurs and individual farmers are amongst those who...
2014 / Shahrina Md Nordin, Shuhaida Mohd Noor, Moho Stamburi bin Md Saad -
Study on the Kinetics of Vitamin C Degradation in Fresh Strawberry Juices
Abstract Vitamin C is an essential nutrient needed for maintaining the human health. Strawberry fruit have a relatively high content of vitamin C, which is around 40-70mg/ 100g strawberries. However, vitamin C which is also known as ascorbic acid is ...
2014 / Lanny Sapei, Lie Hwa -
Development of a zero <i>trans</i> margarine from soybean-based interesterified fats formulated using artificial neural networks2013 / R. K.A. Garcia, K. Moreira Gandra, D. Barrera-Arellano
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Prospect of Moringa Seed Oil as a Sustainable Biodiesel Fuel in Australia: A Review
Abstract Moringa oleifera is one of the most widely cultivated crops in tropical and sub-tropical areas in the world. The common name is drumstick whichcontains 6 to10 seeds. The matured seeds yield 38 - 40% of colourless and...
2015 / A.K. Azad, M.G. Rasul, M.M.K. Khan, Subhash C. Sharma, Rubayat Islam -
Briefing: Holistic assessment of sustainable urban development2010 / P. Paranagamage, F. Khandokar, A. Price
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Chemical Sensor Approach to Volatile Phenotyping of Respiratory Diseases
Abstract A system for exhaled breath non-invasive collection, storage, delivery and analysis represents a breakthrough for diagnostic application in clinical routine. It gives the opportunity to perform standard measurements in a multicenter context ...
2014 / G. Pennazza, M. Santonico, D. Chiurco, S. Scarlata, C. Vernile, et al. -
Determining Attributes of Urban Plaza for Social Sustainability
Abstract Social sustainability can be attributed to various physical factors in the city. Among the important factors that are often associated with social sustainability is the availability of public spaces. However the success of this public space ...
2014 / Nor Zalina Harun, Khalilah Zakariya, Mazlina Mansor, Khairunnisa Zakaria -
Food Factory Design: Reality and Challenges Faced by Malaysian SMEs
Abstract A competent food factory cannot be achieved if the factory is poorly designed. This paper identified the difficulties experienced by Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SME) in designing a food factory due to challenges faced by them....
2014 / N.Z. Noor Hasnan, N.Ab. Aziz, N. Zulkifli, F.S. Taip -
Nopal (Opuntia Lasiacantha) Drying Using an Indirect Solar Dryer
Abstract Water contained in foods allows the proliferation of microorganisms and the development of chemical reactions that deteriorate. When required preserve food for a time, a dry or dehydrate alternative is removing the water contained therein....
2014 / Adolfo G. Finck-Pastrana -
Assessment of productivity, botanical composition and nutritive value of some plant communities at Sidi-Barrani in North Western Coast of Egypt
Abstract This investigation was carried out during the period extended from spring 2011 to autumn 2012 at Sidi-Barrani in the North Western Coast of Egypt under rainfed conditions. The objective of this investigation was to study the natural...
2014 / M.A. El-Shesheny, S.H. Hendawy, K.M. Ahmed -
Urban cultivation in allotments maintains soil qualities adversely affected by conventional agriculture2014 / Jill L. Edmondson, Zoe G. Davies, Kevin J. Gaston, Jonathan R. Leake
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Landings of goliath grouper, Epinephelus itajara, in Brazil: despite prohibited over ten years, fishing continues
Abstract The goliath grouper Epinephelus itajara, a threatened fish has been protected from fishing in Brazil since 2002. However, poaching records have raised questions about the extent of compliance to the fishing moratorium. We compiled data of...
2014 / Vinicius J. Giglio, Áthila A. Bertoncini, Beatrice P. Ferreira, Maurício Hostim-Silva, Matheus O. Freitas -
Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of the Finished Bovine Leather: A Case Study of Aniline Leather
Abstract Climate change is becoming a pressing issue for industries worldwide. Pollution, toxic products and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the main issues related to the leather industry as perceived by the public. Life cycle assessment (LCA)...
2015 / Kuo-Wen Chen, Lung-Chieh Lin, Wen-Shing Lee -
Productivity and irrigation requirements of faba-bean in North Delta of Egypt in relation to planting dates
Abstract Two field experiments were carried out in El-Bosaily farm in the Northern coast of Egypt during 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 seasons to study the response of the faba bean (Vicia faba L.,) Sakha 3 cultivar to five different sowing dates (1st of...
2014 / A.S.A. Hegab, M.T.B. Fayed, Maha M.A. Hamada, M.A.A. Abdrabbo -
Teractiv Cacao as a New Fertilizer based Reactive Phosphate Rock for Cocoa Productivity in Côte d’Ivoire: A Participatory Approach to Update Fertilization Recommendation
Abstract Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a strategic product for Côte d’Ivoire. This country is the world leader producer with aver 40% of world volume production. This production is obtained on 6% of the country's area by the work of 5 million...
2014 / Louis Koko -
Effect of apple pomace on quality characteristics of brown rice based cracker
Abstract Formulation of gluten free crackers based on brown rice flour from two varieties and apple pomace was studied during the present investigation. Pomace flour blends were prepared by incorporating 0%, 3%, 6% and 9% apple pomace in brown rice...
2015 / Shabir Ahmad Mir, Sowriappan John Don Bosco, Manzoor Ahmad Shah, Swaminathan Santhalakshmy, Mohammad Maqbool Mir -
Evaluation of iron-binding activity of collagen peptides prepared from the scales of four cultivated fishes in Taiwan
Abstract Iron deficiency is one of the most concerning deficiency problems in the world. It may generate several adverse effects such as iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and reduced physical and intellectual working capacity. The aim of this study is to ...
2015 / Chun-Yung Huang, Chien-Hui Wu, Jing-Iong Yang, Ying-Han Li, Jen-Min Kuo -
More jellyfish everybody?2014 / Brian Morton
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The Potency of Endophytic Fungal Isolates Collected from Local Aromatic Rice as Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) Producer
Abstract Endophytic fungi are fungi that live in plant tissues without causing disease symptoms and abnormalities in plants. This study aims to obtain endophytic fungal isolates from local aromatic rice and screening of their ability to produce the...
2015 / Syamsia, Tutik Kuswinanti, Elkawakib Syam’un, Andi Masniawati -
Methodologies used in quality assessment of root canal preparation techniques: Review of the literature
Abstract Objectives To review the dentistry literature regarding methodologies and parameters used to evaluate the quality of performance of root canal debridement techniques and instruments. ...
2015 / Adnan Asaad Habib, Mazen Ibrahim Taha, Elias Michel Farah