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Prediction of Strawberries’ Quality Parameters Using Artificial Neural Networks

Agronomy, 2022
Strawberry is a very popular fruit, appreciated for its unique flavor and many beneficial traits such as antioxidants and useful amino acids, which strongly contribute to the overall quality of the product.
Tiziana Amoriello, Roberto Ciccoritti, Patrizia Ferrante   +2 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microbial Application to Improve Olive Mill Wastewater Phenolic Extracts

Molecules, 2021
Olive mill wastewater (OMW) contains valuable and interesting bioactive compounds, among which is hydroxytyrosol, which is characterized by a remarkable antioxidant activity.
Flora V. Romeo, Gina Granuzzo, Paola Foti, Gabriele Ballistreri, Cinzia Caggia, Paolo Rapisarda   +5 more
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BioCNTs Mediated Delivery of Systemically Mobile Small RNAs via Leaf Spray to Control Both Tomato DNA and RNA Viruses

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A carbon nanotube‐based biopesticide system (BioCNTs) enables efficient delivery and systemic movement of RNAi molecules to control major tomato viruses. By integrating shRNA and tRNA‐like structures (TLS) with BioCNTs, this green and scalable approach achieves long‐term silencing and high antiviral efficacy through simple foliar spraying.
Xuedong Liu, Xiaofei Liang, Zipeng Cai, Zheng Liu, Xuefeng Wang, Changyong Zhou, Mengji Cao, Sijia Liu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Edible Pneumatic Battery for Sustained and Repeated Robot Actuation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This work presents an edible energy source and valve system to power soft, pneumatically driven edible robots. A chemical reaction between sodium bicarbonate and citric acid generates carbon dioxide gas, and a pressure‐triggered edible valve enables self‐repetitive motion of the edible actuator.
Bokeon Kwak, Shuhang Zhang, Alexander Keller, Qiukai Qi, Jonathan Rossiter, Dario Floreano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Performance Evaluation of Two Hyperspectral Imaging Systems for the Prediction of Strawberries’ Pomological Traits

Sensors, 2023
Pomological traits are the major factors determining the quality and price of fresh fruits. This research was aimed to investigate the feasibility of using two hyperspectral imaging (HSI) systems in the wavelength regions comprising visible to near ...
Tiziana Amoriello, Roberto Ciorba, Gaia Ruggiero, Monica Amoriello, Roberto Ciccoritti   +4 more
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Photocatalytically Activated Cu‐N1S3 Single‐Atom Nanozyme: Enhancing Enzyme Activities and Antibacterial Synergy for Highly Efficient Fruit Preservation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study presents S‐coordinated Cu single‐atom nanozymes (Cu/CNS) fabricated via mild photocatalytic self‐assembly strategy. The nanozyme exhibits exceptional multi‐enzyme activity and near‐perfect antimicrobial efficacy. Incorporated into chitosan‐gelatin film, it enables pH‐responsive, broad‐spectrum fruit preservation, more than doubling the shelf‐
Chuanlong Men, Chenchen Wu, Lei Wang, Shengjie Gao, Yu Mao, Wei Liu, Changhong Liu, Lei Zheng   +7 more
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Sugar‐Armored Pesticides: Self‐Assembled System for Enhanced Foliar Adhesion and Sustained Delivery of Hydrophobic Antimicrobials Against Bacterial Diseases

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study develops a sugar‐armored, self‐assembled pesticide delivery system that enhances foliar adhesion, provides sustained release, effectively disrupts biofilms, and demonstrates superior bactericidal activity for improved disease control.
Jinghan Yang, Juan Liu, Xiaohui Wang, Peiyi Wang   +3 more
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Cultivar Susceptibility to Olive Knot Disease and Association with Endophytic Microbiota Community

Agronomy, 2023
Olive knot disease (OKD) induced by the bacterium Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi seriously affects olive production in the Mediterranean basin. Nowadays, the only strategies to control the disease are pruning and the application of cupric products.
Grazia Licciardello, Alexandros Mosca, Silvia Di Silvestro, Damiano Puglisi, Maria Patrizia Russo, Vittoria Catara, Paola Caruso   +6 more
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Traceability of Agri‐Food Products: The Key to Conscious Trade

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Globalization and growing concerns about sustainability have led to improvements in product traceability, quality, and sustainability. Traceability contributes to environmental protection and supports sustainable development by fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging the responsible use of resources.
Scarlett Queen Almeida Bispo, Fernanda Aparecida Silva, Michelle Márcia Viana Martins, Marcelo José Braga Nonnenberg, Ruan da Silva Vianna, Carla Cristina Passos Cruz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source