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Biomedical and environmental aspects of some coconut-derived products and their production processes in Sri Lanka [PDF]
, 1998 The coconut palm is said to have been introduced to Sri Lanka over 2300 years ago. Several industries have grown up to process products from this tree.
Wickramasinghe, R.H.
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Stability studies of cynaropicrin–major sesquiterpene lactone of Cynara cardunculus leaves
Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 9, Page 8820-8830, September 2026.This study investigated its stability under high temperature and pH, mimicking agronomic extremes and under soil context. Bioassays demonstrated that degradation products exhibited higher phytotoxic activity than cynaropicrin and deacylcynaropicrin. This is the first study about cynaropicrin's stability, characterizing degradation products, and their ...
Daniela Rosa +6 more
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Packaging Technology and Science, Volume 39, Issue 9, Page 1141-1178, September 2026.Graphical abstract showing the development of biodegradable polymer biocomposites reinforced with natural fibres, green nanoparticles and waste‐plastic upcycling pathways toward sustainable smart food packaging materials ABSTRACT The fundamental hypothesis behind this review is that the combination of biodegradable polymer‐based biocomposites, which ...
Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Jaewoong Lee
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Effects of different growing environments on strawberry growth and yield
Scientific ReportsDifferent growing environments can enhance the prospects of robust plant growth. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of bioproducts on the productivity indicators and chlorophyll index of strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) across various ...
Kristina Lekavičienė +4 more
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Significance of non applied elements in coconut productivity [PDF]
, 1997 A critical evaluation of nutritional factors involved in coconut productivity was carried out during 1991-1994. West coast tall palms aged 25 to 35 years varying in yield from 6-163 nuts per year growing in three locations. viz.
Mathewkutty, T.I. +2 more
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Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.Dietary diversity among adolescent girls remains suboptimal, with many consuming limited food groups. Key factors influencing diversity include meal frequency, sweet food consumption, maternal education, and nutrition education. Low diversity increases the risk of micronutrient deficiencies, highlighting the need for targeted school‐based nutrition ...
Bekalu Getachew Gebreegziabher +4 more
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Structure Formation in Dairy Cheese and Plant‐Based Cheese Analogues: A Review
Sustainable Food Proteins, Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2026.In this review, structure formation in dairy cheese and plant‐based cheese analogues is analyzed following a multi‐length scale perspective. Particular emphasis is placed on the distinction between bottom‐up assembly, characteristic of natural dairy cheese, and top‐down structuring, typical of processed cheese and cheese analogues.
Laurens J. Antuma +3 more
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Economics of soil moisture conservation in coconut lands using coconut husks and coir dust [PDF]
, 1994 Economic feasibility of soil moisture conservation in coconut production using coconut husks and coir dust was examined in this study. The preliminary data for the study were collected from two trials conducted by the CRI along with the several other ...
Abeygunawardena, P. +2 more
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Enzymatic Catalysis of Biodiesel—A Critical Perspective
WIREs Energy and Environment, Volume 15, Issue 3, September 2026.This figure illustrates the main advantages and drawbacks of enzymatic biodiesel production, highlighting its potential as a sustainable alternative to chemical routes and noting economic and technical barriers that must be addressed to enable large‐scale adoption in the global energy transition. ABSTRACT Biodiesel, a renewable alternative to petroleum
Jéssica Beatriz R. A. Miranda +2 more
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Studies on leaf scorch decline - of coconut [PDF]
, 1973 " leaf Scorch Decline" of coconut in Sri Lanka has remained of unknown etilogy for a long time. The present study was initiated in order to determine its possible cause.
Gunasekera, S.A. +2 more
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