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A Collaborative Optimisation Strategy of Electric Agricultural Machinery Clusters and Rural Distribution Network in Renewable Energy Storage Application Scenario

IET Smart Energy Systems, EarlyView.
This paper proposes a two‐stage electric agricultural machinery charging optimisation strategy that first adjusts Charging scheduling to minimise load variance, then uses V2G technology with idle machinery as energy storage to reduce fluctuation and improve PV integration, solved via NSGA‐II and TOPSIS.
Qiang Yu, Zihong Jiang, Xionglin He, Yongji Chen, Lianyue Niu, Wei Tang, Jian Zhao   +6 more
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Information flow and the adoption of soil‐improving and water conservation measures, and household welfare: Insights from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Extension services are designed to facilitate the flow of information from researchers to farmers. However, information failures continue to impede the diffusion of soil‐improving and water conservation technologies in Sub‐Saharan African countries. We use a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the impact of an extension‐based campaign
Esther Gloria Mbabazi, Awudu Abdulai, Enoch M. Kikulwe, Elisabetta Gotor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impacts of plastic film mulching on crop yields, soil water, nitrate, and organic carbon in Northwestern China: A meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2018
In order to increase crop yield in semi-arid and arid areas, plastic film mulching (PFM) is widely used in Northwestern China. To date, many studies have addressed the effects of PFM on soil physical and biochemical properties in rain-fed agriculture in ...
Lei Chen, Ma, D., Qu, H., Rui Jiang, Hongchao Qu, Chen, L., Misselbrook, T. H., Yilin Wang, Wang, Y., Tom Misselbrook, Dedi Ma, Jiang, R.   +11 more
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Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Residual Film in Soil Profile under Continuous Film Mulching

, 2023
Plastic pollution in farmland soil has become a significant concern for scientists studying farmland ecosystems. However, the current research focus on the environmental impacts of plastics in soil overlooks crucial factors such as sources, distribution,
Wei Fan, Xiaoting Yang, Hongguang Cai, Jinggui Wu, Yan Lv, Wenyue Zhu   +5 more
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QFT Programme & Film Directions 1985 Summer

, 1985
Queen's Film Theatre programme for Summer 1985. A number of film reviews and images are included, as are screening dates and times. Film Directions (Vol. 7, No. 27) is also included.
Queen's Film Theatre; Film Directions
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Hydromulches in Organic Strawberry Production: Effects on Densities of Insect Pests and Natural Enemies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Liquid‐sprayable cellulose hydromulches (HM) are alternatives to plastic polyethylene (PE) mulches for weed suppression in organic agriculture. However, their impact on arthropod pests and natural enemies remains unexplored. Various HMs made of shredded newsprint, water and guar gum were compared against white‐on‐black PE mulch, paper sheet ...
Andres Torres‐Moya, Deirdre A. Prischmann‐Voldseth, Greta Gramig   +2 more
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Impacts of reclamation approaches on plant establishment in an arid environment during copper mine revegetation

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Revegetation using native vegetation is a commonly used technique to reclaim landscapes degraded by mining activities. Revegetation efforts in the arid Southwestern United States face physical, geochemical, hydrological, and biological challenges unique to drylands.
Sierra T. Lauman, Catherine G. Fontana, Elise S. Gornish, Julia W. Neilson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microplastic Dynamics in Sediment Layers of Two Ramsar‐Designated Wetlands

Water and Environment Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Little is known about the vertical and spatial dynamics of microplastics in relation to hydrology and land use, particularly in African context. This study aimed to assess the abundance, type, colour and vertical distribution of microplastics in sediment from two Ramsar‐designated wetlands, the Makuleke and Nylsvley. Sediment core samples were
Nelisiwe Ngomane, Linton F. Munyai, Ross N. Cuthbert, Pule Mpopetsi, Farai Dondofema, Rabelani Mudzielwana, Philippa Huchzermeyer, Tatenda Dalu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing plastic film mulch to improve the yield and water use efficiency of dryland maize in the Loess Plateau, China.

PLoS ONE
Knowledge on the variation of yield and water use efficiency under different mulching methods is important for guiding rained maize production in the Loess Plateau area.
Rui Zhang, Hongjuan Zhang, Yunpeng Xing, Lian Xue   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Mulching Measures on Growth of Haloxylon ammodendron Seedlings in an Arid Mining Area

Agronomy
To explore the suitable surface mulching measures for vegetation restoration in abandoned mining areas in arid regions, this study investigated the water conservation effects of various surface mulching practices on H.
Zhiqiang Zheng, Hong Wang, Zhengzhong Jin, Maoling Ayitikan, Jing Xie, Zhenggang Wang   +5 more
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