Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Properties of Cement Mortars Modified with Ceramic Waste Fillers
Abstract The paper presents the results of an experimental program intended to assess the potential of sanitary ceramic waste utilization as aggregates in cement-based mortars. Their influence was evaluated with respect to workability (consistency,...
2015 / Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek, Kamil Załęgowski, Andrzej Garbacz, Benoit Bissonnette -
Effect of Slurry Concentration and Inlet Temperature Towards Glass Temperature of Spray Dried Pineapple Powder
Abstract Spray drying of fruit juices represents another alternative way to improve the physicochemical stability and increase their shelf life. Samples of pineapple powder was produced using the spray drying method to investigate the effect of...
2015 / Syafiza Abd Hashib, Norazah Abd Rahman, M.U.H Suzihaque, Ummi Kalthum Ibrahim, Nur Ezzah Hanif -
The Kenyan National Soil and Water Conservation Program: A Report on Experience in Meru Central District, Mount Kenya2006 / Mary Mwaura, Kithinji Mutunga
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The Effect of Countdown Timer on the Approach Speed at Signalised Intersections
Abstract Countdown timers are being installed at major intersections of India cities without analyzing their influence on intersection safety and efficiency. This study tries to investigate the effect of green signal countdown timer (GSCT) component ...
2015 / Jeevitha Devalla, Sabyasachi Biswas, Indrajit Ghosh -
Post-combustion CO2 Capture from Natural Gas Combined Cycles by Solvent Supported Membranes
Abstract Among the CO2 separation technologies, CO2 membranes are currently receiving an increasing interest, largely thanks to the development of solvents such as ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, which are suitable for use in solvent...
2014 / Alberto Voleno, Matteo C. Romano, Davide M. Turi, Paolo Chiesa, Minh T. Ho, et al. -
Grain yield response index of bread wheat cultivars as influenced by nitrogen levels
Abstract Two field experiments were conducted at Giza Agric. Res. Station, Agric. Res. Centre during the two seasons of 2009/2010 and 2010/2011. The study aimed to investigate the productivity of four bread wheat cultivars, namely Giza-168,...
2013 / Nemat A. Noureldin, H.S. Saudy, F. Ashmawy, H.M. Saed -
Geographical Elements in Country Flags
Abstract Flags which are regarded as the symbols of countries have various colors and symbols. Each color, symbol, coat of arms and emblem used in flags has a specific meaning. When the meanings of country flags are examined, it has been identified...
2014 / Alaattin Kızılçaoğlu -
Evaluation of Flood Runoff Reduction Effect of LID (Low Impact Development) based on the Decrease in CN: Case Studies from Gimcheon Pyeonghwa District, Korea
Abstract LID are spread on a small scale throughout target area, therefore, evaluation of their overall effect on flood reduction is not straightforward. As one solution dealing with this problem, Yoo et al. (2012) proposed a methodology for...
2014 / J. Sin, C. Jun, J.H. Zhu, C. Yoo -
Studies on the Symbiosis between Some Natural Truffles and Taxus wallichiana Zucc in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
Abstract The truffle gives the formation of the mantle and Hartig net characteristic of the ectomycorrhizal association with host plant roots where water, mineral nutrients and organic carbon are exchanged. Truffles are found in many countries, but...
2012 / Dam Sao Mai, Tran Duc Viet, Vo Trung Au, Hoffmann Sandor, Szeglet Peter -
Revisit to Ethiopian traditional barley-based food
Abstract Barley is the number one food crop in the highland parts of North Eastern Ethiopia produced by subsistence farmers grown as landraces. Barley producers in Ethiopia have given it the name gebs ye ehil nigus, which means barley is the king of ...
2016 / Jemal Mohammed, Semeneh Seleshi, Fetene Nega, Mooha Lee -
Antioxidant activities of phenolics, flavonoids and vitamin C in two cultivars of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) in responses to organic and bio-organic fertilizers
Abstract Field experiment was conducted to study the effect of organic and bio-organic fertilizers on dry weight; yield, total phenolics (TPC), total flavonoids (TFC), vitamin C and on their antioxidant activities of two sweet fennel cultivars Dolce ...
2013 / Zeinab A. Salama, Farouk K. El Baz, Alaa A. Gaafar, Mohamed Fathy Zaki -
Nutrient Databases: Critical Tools for Policy Development
Abstract Nutrient databases provide critical tools for developing effective government policies to promote healthy diets and a nutritionally healthy food supply. This paper highlights the role of nutrient databases in various phases of policy...
2013 / Jessica Leighton, Kathleen M. Koehler, Claudine Kavanaugh, Kasey Heintz -
Measuring the Accuracy of a Pesticide Treatment by an Image Analyzer
Abstract Water-sensitive papers are a simple technique to check the coverage of a certain treatment applied in any crop. Although it is possible to visually determine if a treatment has been either insufficient or correct, it is advisable to analyse ...
2014 / Jesús Mangado, Silvia Arazuri, Pedro Arnal, Carmen Jarén, Ainara López -
Use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) in Malaysian Science Teaching; A Microanalysis of TIMSS 2011
Abstract ICT is a resource that is used by many science teachers worldwide. An evaluation of ICT use in learning science was carried out by Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2011. Resources used by teachers as classroom...
2013 / Ling Pick Yieng, Rohaida Mohd. Saat -
GM Crops, Organic Agriculture and Breeding for Sustainability2014 / Salvatore Ceccarelli
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The impact of smallholder irrigation on household welfare: The case of Tugela Ferry irrigation scheme in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa2014 / S Sinyolo, M Mudhara, E Wale
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Pathotyping of Local Isolates Newcastle Disease Virus from Field Specimens by RT-PCR and Restriction Endonuclease Analysis
Abstract Newcastle Disease is one of the serious viral infection disease in poultry, especially chicken. The etiological agent of Newcastle Disease is Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV). The objective of this research was to develop a method for...
2015 / Aris Haryanto, Medania Purwaningrum, Sutopo Verawati, Sri Handayani Irianingsih, Nastiti Wijayanti -
Heritage as an Alternative Driver for Sustainable Development and Economic Recovery in South East Europe2015 / Vasile Valentina
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Consumers' Preferences for Nanotechnology in Food Packaging: A Discrete Choice Experiment2014 / Seda Erdem
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Agricultural Drought Analysis Using the NDVI and Land Surface Temperature Data; a Case Study of Raichur District
Abstract Increasing temperature and altered precipitation patterns, leads to the extreme weather events like Drought which drastically affects the agricultural production. Agricultural drought is nothing but the decline in the productivity of crops...
2015 / S. Sruthi, M.A. Mohammed Aslam