Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Technological change in the wine market? The role of QR codes and wine apps in consumer wine purchases
Abstract As an experiential good, wine purchases in the absence of tastings are often challenging and information-laden decisions. Technology has shaped the way consumers negotiate this complex purchase process. Using a sample of 631 US wine...
2014 / Lindsey M. Higgins, Marianne McGarry Wolf, Mitchell J. Wolf -
Sources of vulnerability to a variable and changing climate among smallholder households in Zimbabwe: A participatory analysis
Abstract Vulnerability analysis is essential for targeting adaptation options to impacts of climate variability and change, particularly in diverse systems with limited resources such as smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa. To investigate the...
2014 / J. Rurinda, P. Mapfumo, M.T. van Wijk, F. Mtambanengwe, M.C. Rufino, et al. -
Analysis of trade-offs in agricultural systems: current status and way forward
Trade-off analysis has become an increasingly important approach for evaluating system level outcomes of agricultural production and for prioritizing and targeting management interventions in multifunctional agricultural landscapes. We review the state-of-the-art...
2013 / CJ Klapwijk, MT van Wijk, TS Rosenstock, PJA van Asten, PK Thornton, et al. -
Weed biodiversity and rice production during the irrigation rehabilitation process in Cambodia
Abstract A phytosociological survey of weed species was conducted during the rainy season in 2008 in paddy fields at different distances from the main irrigation canal in the Kamping Puoy Irrigation Rehabilitation Area in northwestern Cambodia. The...
2014 / Akihiko Kamoshita, Yuji Araki, Yen T.B. Nguyen -
Characterization of Nata de Coco Produced by Fermentation of Immobilized Acetobacter xylinum
Abstract Nata de coco is coconut water fermented foods by the bacteria Acetobacter xylinum. In general, the production of nata de coco is done by direct inoculation into liquid medium. Immobilization of cells is a technique used to trap the cells...
2015 / Darmawan Ari Nugroho, Pradipta Aji -
Identification of immunodominant proteins of the microalgae Prototheca by proteomic analysis
Abstract Prototheca zopfii associated with bovine mastitis and human protothecosis exists as two genotypes, of which genotype 1 is considered as non-infectious and genotype 2 as infectious. The mechanism of infection has not...
2014 / A. Irrgang, C. Weise, J. Murugaiyan, U. Roesler -
The Production of Bioethanol Fermentation Substrate from Eucheuma cottonii Seaweed through Hydrolysis by Cellulose Enzyme
Abstract The aim of this research was to produce high reduction sugar component of bioethanol fermentation substrate using E. cottonii seaweed. The dried E. cottonii was taken from Buton district, South East Sulawesi. The seaweed was hydrolyzed...
2015 / Sekar Puspawati, Wagiman, Makhmudun Ainuri, Darmawan Ari Nugraha, Haslianti -
Characterization and evaluation of coconut aroma produced by Trichoderma viride EMCC-107 in solid state fermentation on sugarcane bagasse
Abstract Background Sugarcane bagasse was shown to be an adequate substrate for the growth and aroma production by Trichoderma species. In the present work the ability of Trichoderma viride EMCC-107 to produce high yield of coconut ...
2014 / Hoda Hanem Mohamed Fadel, Manal Gomaa Mahmoud, Mohsen Mohamed Selim Asker, Shereen Nazeh Lotfy -
International trade buffers the impact of future irrigation shortfalls
Abstract There is increasing interest in the water–food nexus, especially the restrictive effect of water on food production in hot spots where irrigation stress is growing. However, little is known about the larger-scale implications of future...
2014 / Jing Liu, Thomas W. Hertel, Farzad Taheripour, Tingju Zhu, Claudia Ringler -
More Blessed to Give Than Receive – A Study of Peer-assessment of Experimental Design
Abstract Involving students in the process of classroom assessment through self- and peer-assessment is sometimes motivated by benefits gained from students’ metacognitive reflections on criteria in relation to current work. However, prior research...
2015 / Jens Anker-Hansen, Maria Andrée -
Marketing Strategy Based on Marketing Mix Influence on Purchasing Decisions of Malang Apples Consumers at Giant Olympic Garden Mall (MOG), Malang City, East Java Province, Indonesia
Abstract The aim of this research was to know the influences of 7P marketing mix variables, which consists of product, price, promotion, place, people, physical evidence and process on purchasing decision of consumers in determining appropriate...
2015 / Retno Astuti, Rizky Lutfian Ramadhan Silalahi, Galuh Dian Paramita Wijaya -
Analysis on the Survival Rate and Growth of Larasati Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) F5 Seed in Saline Media
Abstract The aim of this research was to observe the impact of different saline media towards the survival rate and growth of red tilapia, variety Larasati Tilapia (O. niloticus) F5 seed cultured in saline media. This research was carried out on...
2015 / Fajar Basuki, Sri Rejeki -
What dimensions of women’s empowerment in agriculture matter for nutrition in Ghana?
Abstract This paper investigates linkages between women’s empowerment in agriculture and the nutritional status of women and children using 2012 baseline data from the Feed the Future population-based survey in northern Ghana. Using a new...
2015 / Hazel Jean L. Malapit, Agnes R. Quisumbing -
Evaluation of Solar Dryer/Air Heater Performance and the Accuracy of the Result
Abstract This paper investigates the feasibility of using Lauric acid as a phase change material (PCM) to store excess solar energy and release it when the energy availability is inadequate or not available for solar drying process. With the...
2014 / A.K. Srivastava, S.K. Shukla, Sandeep Mishra -
Sub-chronic Toxicity of Ficus Benjamina L. Leaves Ethanol Extract on the Liver Function of White Mice
Abstract Sub-chronic toxicity studies of ethanol extracts of Ficus benjamina L. leaves on liver function of white mice at doses of 200, 400 and 800mg/kg body weight had been done. The weight ratio of liver, the serum alanine aminotransferase as well ...
2014 / Syilfia Hasti, Enda Mora, Rahayu Utami, Lisni Ukrina Yulis -
Climatologists' Communication of Climate Science to the Agricultural Sector2015 / A. K. Wilke, L. W. Morton
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Evaluation of chemical amendments to control phosphorus losses from dairy slurry2011 / R. B. Brennan, O. Fenton, M. Rodgers, M. G. Healy
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Logistics Cost Structure for Mangosteen Farmers in Thailand
Abstract Mangosteen is a major Thai export produce which brings economic benefits to farmers. The objectives of this paper are to study the mangosteen supply chain in eastern Thailand and analyze the logistics cost structure for mangosteen farmers....
2011 / Pornthipa Ongkunaruk, Chonlachart Piyakarn -
Comparative Study of the Characteristics of Oil Shale with Hot Air Drying and Microwave Drying
Abstract By using the digital electric drying oven and microwave drying system, experiment select different microwave power and different hot air temperature for oil shale drying. The results indicated that: microwave drying is faster than hot air...
2012 / Qing Wang, Zeng-yi Gu, Jing-ru Bai, Juan Liu, Hong-peng Liu -
Estimating Point and Non-Point Sources of Pollution in Biñan River Basin, the Philippines
Abstract A Pollution Load Model was developed for Biñan River Basin, one of the sub-basins of Laguna de Bay, Philippines, to estimate waste loads to surface water by different sources. This model consists of two major elements, a Pollution Load...
2012 / F.L. Amaya, T.A. Gonzales, E.C. Hernandez, E.V. Luzano, N.P. Mercado