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Don’t Spray the Wasps! Using \u3ci\u3ePolistes\u3c/i\u3e Paper Wasps for Pest Management in the Home Garden [PDF]
, 2011 Pest control poses a challenge to all gardeners, especially those wishing to use organic practices. We examined the potential use of Polistes paper wasps as a bio-control agent in the organic backyard garden.
Goldsmith, Laura, Henshaw, Michael
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
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Contemporary AgricultureCabbage farming in Sri Lanka relies heavily on synthetic insecticides, but their high costs reduce overall profitability. Additionally, synthetic insecticides pose considerable environmental risks.
Nimantha H.H.P. +6 more
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Oriental brassica vegetables – alternatives for a higher intake of health-promoting substances
Acta Agrobotanica, 2018 Brassica vegetables are one of the most important groups of vegetables in terms of their nutritional composition. The aim of this work was to evaluate the lesser known Asian species from the family Brassicaceae cultivated in the conditions of the Czech ...
Tomáš Kopta +2 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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International Journal of Epidemiology, 2009 Case-cross over studies are used to assess brief exposures (e.g. high-ambient temperature) that may cause a temporary increase in risk of diseases (e.g. death), and have the advantage of controlling for confounding by factors that differ between individuals such as age and co-morbidities.
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Production of White Cabbage Control of Quality and Safety in Organic Production Chains [PDF]
, 2005 This leaflet provides a practical overview for producers and others involved in white cabbage production and packaging, of what can be done at these steps to improve the quality and safety of organi-cally produced cabbage, in addition to certification ...
Brandt, Kirsten +4 more
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A Degradable Bioinspired Flier with Aerogel‐Based Colorimetric Sensors for Environmental Monitoring
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Biodegradable fliers are developed inspired by Tipuana tipu samaras, integrating cellulose nanocrystal aerogel (CNCa) sensors loaded with natural dyes for pH and ammonia detection. The lightweight, degradable fliers mimic natural morphology and aerodynamics, offering an eco‐friendly, scalable solution for in situ environmental monitoring after passive ...
Gianpaolo Gallo +4 more
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Organic farming systems benefit biodiversity and natural pest regulation in white cabbage [PDF]
, 2010 Natural regulation of cabbage root flies works well in experimental organic cropping systems of white cabbage. Low input and complex organic systems benefit functional biodiversity by providing good living conditions to several groups of natural enemies.
Eilenberg, J. +2 more
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Effects of Aluminum Foil Mulch on Parasitism and Fecundity of Apterous \u3ci\u3eMyzus Persicae\u3c/i\u3e (Homoptera: Aphididae) [PDF]
, 2017 Chinese cabbage plants grown in flats containing either aluminum foil mulch or no mulch cover were uniformly infested with a single apterous adult Myzus persicae (Sulzer) and exposed in a greenhouse to a free-flying population of the parasite Aphidius ...
Cranshaw, Whitney S, Zalmon, Frank G
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