Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Leaf Water Potential and Crop Water Stress Index Variation for Full and Deficit Irrigated Cotton in Mediterranean Conditions
Abstract Deficit irrigation is a common practice to cope with limited water availability. A two-year field experiment was conducted in order to determine the water status of cotton crop (Gossypium hirsutum L.) under full and deficit irrigation...
2015 / Ioannis G. Argyrokastritis, P.T. Papastylianou, S. Alexandris -
Analyzing the Combined Drought Indicator (CDI): Demonstration and Analysis of its Evolution during Spring and Summer 2013- 2014
Abstract Various methods to visualize, map and graph European drought events since the 1970s are now available through the European Drought Observatory (EDO). Monitoring drought is a task that requires the combination of various data sources and...
2015 / Alfred L. de Jager, Jürgen V. Vogt -
Encapsulation of Brown Seaweed Pigment by Freeze Drying: Characterization and its Stability during Storage
Abstract The general objective of this study was to evaluate the stability of encapsulated pigment prepared from brown seaweed (Sargassum sp). A simple and rapid extraction procedure was employed to collect brown–algal photosynthetic pigments,...
2015 / Renny Indrawati, Helen Sukowijoyo, Indriatmoko, Retno Dumilah Esti Wijayanti, Leenawaty Limantara -
A First Approach for Displacement Analysis in Lisbon Downtown Using PS-InSAR
Abstract Lisbon Downtown presents unique geomorphologic properties which makes it an area prone to terrain instability. Serious accidents have occurred there, namely, during the 1755 earthquake and a flooding event at the extension of a subway line, ...
2014 / Dora Roque, Ana Maria Fonseca, Maria João Henriques, Ana Paula Falcão -
Comparison of Methane Emission from Conventional and Modified Paddy Cultivation in Malaysia
Abstract Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas (Global Warming Potential = 25). Flooded rice fields are main sources for methane. Finding solutions to suppress the methane emission seems necessary toward a sustainable rice production. This...
2014 / Pardis Fazli, Hasfalina Che Man -
Technical Review on Crumb Rubber Drying Process and the Potential of Advanced Drying Technique
Abstract Intensive thermal energy and extensive drying period are required in rubber drying process due to its low conductivity and dielectric properties. Thus, selection of advanced drying techniques of crumbs rubber is essential for the sake of...
2014 / Thing Chai Tham, Ching Lik Hii, Sze Pheng Ong, Nyuk Ling Chin, Luqman Chuah Abdullah, et al. -
The Correlation between Knowledge and Attitude on Food Colorant Uses of PKK Mothers in Penggaron Lor Village
Abstract The problem in Penggaron Lor Village are the lack of knowledge and skills, especially mothers about healthy snacks and food colorant, so it requires to observed the the correlation between knowledge and attitude on food colorant uses. This...
2015 / Suparmi, Ophi Indria Desanti, Budhy Cahyono -
Recent Studies on Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Effects of Eleutherine Americana Merr.
Abstract Eleutherine americana Merr., a medicinal plant, which has been widely cultivated in South East Asia. Ethnobotanically, the plant is known for treating coronary abnormality. Other pharmacological investigations showed...
2014 / Muhamad Insanu, Siti Kusmardiyani, Rika Hartati -
Physical, Sensorial and Chemical Characteristics of Simulated Chips of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz): Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Mix
Abstract Cassava-rice ratio and cooking time-temperature combinations in baked and fried simulated chips making enriched with carrot, celery, curry leaves and skim milk were studied using completely randomized design. Research found that interaction ...
2015 / Adil Basuki Ahza, Tiaranissa Ikhsani Fidiena, Subarna Suryatman -
A framework for optimising product performance through feedback and reuse of in-service experience
Abstract Optimising performance of complex engineering artefacts, which are typically designed to have a useful life of several decades, becomes very difficult during in-service if lessons learnt are not used properly. The authors argue that...
2015 / Joel Igba, Kazem Alemzadeh, Paul Martin Gibbons, Keld Henningsen -
Identity of Malay Garden Design to be Promoted as the Cultural Tourism Product in Malaysia
Abstract This study introduces the concept of Malay garden design in the eyes of tourists, particularly from the inside and outside the country. The objectives are to explain the relationship between cultural tourism and cultural landscape and how...
2014 / Ahmad Zamil Zakaria, Ismail Hafiz Salleh, Mohd Sabrizaa Abd Rashid -
Science and Technology Teacher Candidates’ Awareness of Sustainable Development
Abstract This study was conducted in order to identify in which level teacher candidates comprehend sustainable development concept and the change of level which they link the indicators of this concept to sustainability according to grade levels....
2014 / Arzu Saka, Ayşe Şahintürk Uysal -
Drying Kinetics and Colour Analysis of Moringa Oleifera Leaves
Abstract The drying kinetics of (Moringa Oleifera) leaves was investigated at different oven drying temperatures (40, 50 and 60°C) using an established drying mathematical model. The experimental drying data of moringa leaves on the basis of reduced ...
2014 / M.A. Ali, Y.A. Yusof, N.L. Chin, M.N. Ibrahim, S.M.A. Basra -
Phenolics, Flavonoids and Antioxidant Activity of Vegetables as Thai Side Dish
Abstract The total phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activity of 21 selected kinds of Thai side dish vegetables were determined. The result showed that all kinds of Thai side dish vegetables contained phenolic and flavonoid compounds. The Thai...
2014 / Busaba Tharasena, Siriporn Lawan -
Farm technology adoption in Kenya: a simultaneous estimation of inorganic fertilizer and improved maize variety adoption decisions2014 / Maurice J Ogada, Germano Mwabu, Diana Muchai
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Estimation of Evapotranspiration ETc and Crop Coefficient Kc of Wheat, in south Nile Delta of Egypt Using integrated FAO-56 approach and remote sensing data
Abstract Crop water requirements are represented by the actual crop evapotranspiration. Estimation of crop evapotranspiration (ETc ) and crop coefficient using remote-sensing data is essential for planning the irrigation water...
2012 / E. Farg, S.M. Arafat, M.S. Abd El-Wahed, A.M. EL-Gindy -
Evaluating the uncertainty of hydrological model simulations coupled with meteorological forecasts at different spatial scales
Abstract In recent years, the interest in the prediction and prevention of natural hazards related to hydro-meteorological events has increased the challenge for numerical weather modeling, in particular for limited area models, to improve the...
2010 / A. Ceppi, G. Ravazzani, D. Rabuffetti, M. Mancini -
The Ongoing Epidemic of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza2008 / J. Lubroth, J. Domenech
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Editorial Preface2016 / Gian Paolo Cesaretti, Augusto Marinelli
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EFFECTS OF LAND USE CHANGE ON SURFACE WATER REGIME (CASE STUDY ORUMIEH LAKE OF IRAN)
Abstract Land use change from rangeland and forest to agriculture and orchard areas which affected water regime, are widely occurred in many parts of Iran. The above mentioned problem has happened in Orumieh Lake basin for an area of 1146 km2 which...
2010 / Shahram Khalighi Sigaroodi, Shiva Ebrahimi