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Better Control With More Food: Continuous Provision of Alternative Food Enhances Thrips Control by Predatory Mites

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The use of alternative food has become an integral component of biocontrol, allowing the introduction and establishment of predators into a crop before pest invasion and sustaining populations even when pest densities are low. The addition of alternative food also has a positive long‐term effect in decreasing the densities of the pest.
J. Alexandra Sierra‐Monroy, Jacques A. Deere, Marta Montserrat, Gerben Messelink, Arne Janssen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable Soil Improvement Using Eco-Friendly and Waste-Based Materials (Coconut Fiber and Bagasse Ash) [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The environmental impact of lime and cement has prompted researchers to seek alternative, eco-friendly, and sustainable construction materials. One approach is to utilize agricultural or industrial waste as a substitute for cement in concrete or soil ...
Widianti Anita, Hatta Muhammad, Azmi Hafidzul   +2 more
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Chemical agents to control biofilm formation in step 1 of care—Toothpastes and mouthwashes/concepts and challenges

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is important for overall oral care, ensuring the well‐being of teeth and their surrounding tissues. In addition, it promotes fresh breath and a pleasing smile. A key element of oral self‐care is the daily use of toothpaste during regular brushing.
Maud Joosstens, Cees Valkenburg, Fridus Van der Weijden   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

APPLICATION OF COCONUT FIBER IN CEMENTITIOUS MATRIX

, 2013
In view of the wide variety of natural fibers with potential for reinforcing composite materials usedin the production of mortars and concretes for civil construction, it becomes essential to theknowledge of the potential of these materials through its characterization to best apply them.Natural fibers exist in abundance and have the use caused by ...
Silva, Everton, Marques, Maria, Fornari Junior, Celso   +2 more
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Vertical Farm Versus Glasshouse: Comparative Analysis of Growth, Antioxidants, and Volatile Profiles in Four Basil Varieties

Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Global population growth and climate change are placing unprecedented pressure on food systems, threatening crop productivity and nutritional quality. Vertical farming, as a form of totally controlled‐environment agriculture, offers an innovative approach to optimizing plant growth and enhancing the quality of high‐value crops such as basil ...
Martina Pičmanová, Nick Bennett, Lidiya Babenko, Yogeswari Rajarathinam, Simon Pont, Ceri Austin, Tanveer Khan, Gordon McDougall, Derek Stewart   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance Assessment of Gypsum-Based Composites with Coconut Fibers: Durability, Circularity, and Environmental Impact Assessment

Buildings
Gypsum-based composites are widely used in construction for their rapid setting and fire resistance; however, their low mechanical strength and limited durability in humid conditions restrict their use in highly humid indoor environments.
María Fernanda Rodríguez-Robalino, Alicia Zaragoza-Benzal, Amparo Verdú-Vázquez, Daniel Ferrández   +3 more
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A Spatial Clustering Approach of Economic Activities: An Application to the Agribusiness Sector in Brazil's Midwest Region

Geographical Analysis, Volume 58, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT The spatial distribution of economic activities is central to regional economics. However, empirical tools for comparing industries based on the similarity of their spatial distributions remain limited. Traditional cluster analysis typically ignores geographical distance and connectivity, while spatial methods focus on clustering places rather
Gilvan Santos do Rosario Junior, Ticiana Grecco Zanon Moura, Mauro Ferrante   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biodegradable Composites: Vinyl Ester Reinforced With Coconut Fibers and Vinyl Ester Reinforced With Coconut Fibers and Rubber Particles

International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2014
2 ABSTRACT:Ease of availability, good strength, low cost and biodegradable nature is the features of biodegradable materials that have held the attention of researchers. In our research work, we carry out tensile and bending test on two biodegradable composites: Vinyl ester reinforced with coconut fibers and vinyl ester reinforced with coconut fibers ...
Muneerabibi S. Jahagirdar, Shreenidhi R. Kulkarni   +1 more
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Data on the effects of cellulase hydrolysis, acid treatment and particle size distribution on physicochemical and functional properties of coconut (cocos nucifera L) cake dietary fibres

Data in Brief, 2018
The data presented in this article are related to the research article entitled “Physicochemical and functional properties of coconut (Cocos nucifera L) cake dietary fibres: Effects of cellulase hydrolysis, acid treatment and particle size distribution” [
Yajun Zheng, Yan Li
doaj   +1 more source

Starch Selection in Sweet Food Systems: A Texture‐Driven Framework Across Confectionery and Dessert Matrices

Journal of Texture Studies, Volume 57, Issue 5, October 2026.
Starch functions as a key hydrocolloid shaping texture and stability in the formulation engineering of sweet foods. Sugar‐starch hydration interactions control gelatinization and rheological behavior. Modified starches enhance tolerance to heat, shear, acidity, and low moisture, and starch‐hydrocolloid blends enable tailored textures and improved shelf
Nazanin Pournemati, Benedicta Biyimba, Ariel Buzera, Idaresit Ekaette   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source