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Why Are There Seeds In My Banana? A Look at Ornamental Bananas [PDF]
In many parts of the world bananas are a staple food, while in other regions they are a highly valued ornamental plant. Bananas are the fourth most important food crop in the world, and they are also used in many other ways—every part of the plant has ...
Fonsah, Esendugue Greg +2 more
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Targeting online sales through last‐mile delivery platform integration
Journal of Operations Management, Volume 71, Issue 2, Page 195-219, March 2025.Abstract We analyze channel integration between a last‐mile delivery platform and a general merchandise retailer in two distinct stages: (1) platform delivery access (PDA), where the retailer continues to offer standard delivery through its own website but directs customers to the platform's website for new same‐day delivery; and (2) integrated ...
Kevin H. Park +2 more
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Raman Bands of Malto‐ and Isomalto‐Oligosaccharides as Models for Starch
Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, EarlyView.The present study measured Raman spectra of malto‐ and isomalto‐oligosaccharides with various degree of polymerization as models for starch. The data suggest that malto‐oligosaccharides with degree of polymerization ≥ 5 exhibit Raman bands similar to those of starch.
Shusaku Nakajima, Takuma Genkawa
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InsectsIndian species of Microweiseinae are reviewed, comprising eight species (five species of Serangium Blackburn, one species of Microserangium Miyatake, and two species of Scymnomorphus Weise, including one new species from the southern Indian state of ...
Janakiraman Poorani
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Banana plants use post-transcriptional gene silencing to control banana streak virus infection [PDF]
, 2013 Banana streak virus (BSV), the causative agent of banana streak disease, is a plant pararetrovirus belonging to the family Caulimoviridae, genus Badnavirus.
Chabannes, Matthieu +6 more
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JSFA reports, EarlyView.Abstract Background Bacterial wilt of enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) is a severe disease caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, resulting in complete crop failure and considerable damage. This study assessed the biochemical responses of two enset clones (one resistant and one susceptible) when inoculated with the pathogen and ...
Getahun Yemata, Masresha Fetene
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An economic assessment of banana genetic improvement and innovation in the Lake Victoria Region of Uganda and Tanzania: [PDF]
"This research report highlights findings from a set of studies undertaken by applied economists on the impact of improved banana cultivars and recommended management practices in the East African highlands.
Smale, Melinda +1 more
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Sintra-root system heterogeneity of Radopholus similis population dynamics on bananas, a modelling approach [PDF]
, 2009 At the plant scale, the heterogeneity of pest populations have long time been ignored. Concerning plant-parasitic nematodes, there is strong evidence that these populations could be highly heterogeneous in space, mostly due to their low dispersal ...
Quénéhervé, Patrick, Tixier, Philippe
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JSFA reports, EarlyView.Abstract Background Lafun is made by fermenting and drying cassava chunks, which are then milled into flour and cooked into dough. Its quality characteristics are variety‐dependent, while it may become too soft or even liquefy during storage, leading to rejection by end‐users.
Laurent Adinsi +6 more
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JSFA reports, EarlyView.Abstract Background Fresh‐cut pineapple is increasingly consumed for its convenience and nutritional value; however, minimal processing accelerates quality deterioration and microbial growth, resulting in substantial postharvest losses. Gamma irradiation is recognized as a nonthermal preservation technique, but limited information exists regarding its ...
Maraj Miah +6 more
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