Determination of Selection Index of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L.) Yield Traits Using Regression Methods [PDF]
The increasing chocolate consumption has not been followed by growing production of dry cocoa beans. In order to support the increase in cocoa production, planting materials with high yield are needed.
Mitrowihardjo, S. (Suyadi) +2 more
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Experimental study of sandwich structures as armour against medium-velocity impacts [PDF]
An experimental impact study has been conducted on sandwich structures to identify and improve armour solutions for aeronautical applications. The objectives are to find the best configurations, i.e. the non-perforated targets with the minimal weight and
Bouvet, Christophe +2 more
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Weed occurrence in Finnish coastal regions: a survey of organically cropped spring cereals [PDF]
Weed communities of organically cropped spring cereal stands in the southern and the northwestern coastal regions of Finland (= south and northwest, respectively) were compared with respect to number of species, frequency of occurrence, density and dry ...
Hyvönen, Terho, Riesinger, Paul
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Genotypic variation in phosphorus efficiency between wheat cultivars grown under greenhouse and field conditions [PDF]
Phosphorus (P) efficiency (relative growth), which is described as the ratio of shoot dry matter or grain yield at deficient P supply to that obtained under adequate P supply, was compared in 25 winter wheat cultivars grown under greenhouse and field ...
Ali Inal +14 more
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Effects of Salt Stress on Vegetative Growth and Ion Accumulation of Two alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Cultivars [PDF]
Salt stress is one of the most chalanging abiotic stresses affecting natural productivity and causing significant croplosses worldwide. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of two alfalfa cultivars (Bamiand Hamedani) to 6 levels
Y. Emam +3 more
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The quantitative yield and essential oil percentage and composition of two important savory species in response to various fertilizers were explored in a field experiment as a factorial study based on a randomized complete block design with three ...
Asma Bastami +3 more
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Effects of replacing different proportions of barley grain by barley fibre on performance of dairy bulls [PDF]
The objective of the present experiment was to study the effects of partial replacement of barley grain with barley fibre (BF) on animal performance, carcass traits and diet digestibility of growing dairy bulls.
Huuskonen, Arto +2 more
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Growth and Antioxidant Responses in Iron-Biofortified Lentil under Cadmium Stress
Cadmium (Cd) is a hazardous heavy metal, toxic to our ecosystem even at low concentrations. Cd stress negatively affects plant growth and development by triggering oxidative stress.
Ruchi Bansal +10 more
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In recent times, there has been an increasing demand for the development of rapid and non-destructive assessment of the growth and quality of seedlings before transplanting.
Sehui Ban, Inseo Hong, Yurina Kwack
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Interaction of Light Intensity and CO2 Concentration Alters Biomass Partitioning in Chrysanthemum
Biomass partitioning is one of the pivotal determinants of crop growth management, which is influenced by environmental cues. Light and CO2 are the main drivers of photosynthesis and biomass production in plants. In this study, the effects of CO2 levels:
Hosseinzadeh Maral +3 more
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