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Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza, Ibtissem Taghouti, José María Gil Roig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preparation and Evaluation of Biodegradable Film From Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles‐Carboxymethyl Cellulose‐Gelatin Containing Salvia viridis Anthocyanin

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Different percentages of ANT affected the physical and mechanical characteristics of the film. The results indicated that this produced film is a useful tool for monitoring the freshness of food products.. ABSTRACT In recent years, growing environmental concerns have promoted the use of natural and biodegradable polymers in food packaging applications.
Ebrahim Biabani Aghdam, Mohammad Hadi Khoshtaghaza, Mohammad Hossein Azizi, Mojgan Mirzataheri   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Re-examining the 'More People Less Erosion' Hypothesis:\ud Special Case of Wider Trend? [PDF]

, 2000
Recent research into natural resource rehabilitation based on in-depth case studies has highlighted situations where population growth and agricultural intensification have been accompanied by improved rather than deteriorating soil and water resources(e.
Boyd, Charlotte, Slaymaker, Tom
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Evaluation of Agave angustifolia as a Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides: Phytochemical Composition and Multi‐Trophic Bioactivity

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
The pesticidal potential of Agave angustifolia by assessing its anti‐nematic, antimicrobial, and insecticidal activities, alongside phytochemical profiling. ABSTRACT Plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses contribute significantly to annual crop losses and economic hardship. Reliance on chemical pesticides, over a thousand used
Rashika Tamta, Shilpi Rawat, Himani Karakoti, Tannu Rani, Pooja Bargali, Ravendra Kumar, Stefania Garzoli, Renu Pandey   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance of Aubergine Rootstocks against Verticillium dahliae Isolates in Southeastern Spain

Agronomy
Aubergine (Solanum melongena L.) (Solanaceae) is a widespread crop in the Mediterranean basin. Verticillium dahliae is one of the main soil-borne pathogens affecting the aubergine crop.
Carmen María Lacasa, Manuel Cantó-Tejero, Victoriano Martínez, Alfredo Lacasa, Pedro Guirao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel mutants of theauberginegene [PDF]

Fly, 2016
Aubergine is an RNA-binding protein of the Piwi clade, functioning in germline in the piRNA pathway that silences transposons and repetitive sequences. Several mutations of this gene exist, but they mostly result in truncated proteins or correspond to mutations that also affect neighboring genes.
Sahin Bahar H, Karatas Omer F, SPECCHIA, Valeria, Di Tommaso Silvia, Diebold Céline, BOZZETTI, Maria Giuseppina, Giangrande Angela   +6 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Beeswax: Food and beyond

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) are an important class of insects that are the most beneficial in terms of economy. Beeswax is the second most important bee products after honey. Its commercial importance is due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory and antiseptic as well as regenerative properties.
Rajshri Naveen, Manickam Loganathan
wiley   +1 more source

Organic greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands [PDF]

, 2009
The total area occupied in the Netherlands by organic horticulture under glass is growing steadily. Several growers convert to this form of horticulture every year and some existing organic growers are expanding their businesses.
Keulen, H., van
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Heterogeneity Index of Trade and Actual Heterogeneity Index - the case of maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides [PDF]

Non-tariff measures (NTMs) beyond traditional trade policy instruments define the requirements that importing countries imposed on foreign products. Due to differences across countries, requirements for supplying foreign markets can lead to trade costs ...
Burnquist, L.H., Faria, R.F., de, Rau, M.L., Shutes, K., Souza, J.P., de   +4 more
core   +4 more sources

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance oxathiapiprolin

EFSA Journal, 2016
The conclusions of EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State Ireland for the pesticide active substance oxathiapiprolin and the assessment of applications for ...
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
doaj   +1 more source