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Comparison of the effectiveness of thiamethoxam and its main metabolite clothianidin after foliar spraying and root irrigation to control Myzus persicae on peach

Scientific Reports, 2022
The green peach aphid, Myzus persicae, is one of the most economically important pests in peach-growing areas around the world. In many countries, the application of insecticides is the main method to control and reduce the population of M. persicae.
Fajun Tian, Chengkui Qiao, Caixia Wang, Tao Pang, Linlin Guo, Jun Li, Rongli Pang, Hui Liu, Hanzhong Xie   +8 more
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Cornus Mas L. Seed‐Derived Biosorbent for Methylene Blue Removal: Surface Characterization and Biosorption Performance

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
Cornus mas L. seeds are transformed into a high‐performance biosorbent through chemical modification, effectively removing methylene blue from aqueous solutions. Comprehensive characterization and optimization reveal a maximum biosorption capacity of 71.71 mg g−1, establishing this sustainable, cost‐effective material as a promising solution for ...
Hakan Yıldız, Adem Necip, Arslan Yusuf Yüksel   +2 more
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Results of some apple hybrids populations to the attack of scab and powdery mildew under natural conditions

Romanian Journal of Horticulture
Apple scab, caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis, and powdery mildew, caused by the fungus Podosphaera leucotricha, are two of the most significant diseases affecting apple production worldwide.
G. M. Guzu, S.D. Roșu Mareș, C. Moldovan, I. Zagrai, L. A. Zagrai, M. I. Cordea   +5 more
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Parallel Electrical Integration of Photo Bio Electrochemical Systems (photo‐BESs): Performance Gains and Load Dependency

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Parallel wiring of bioelectrochemical devices with conventional generators unexpectedly boosts output. A biophotovoltaic paired with a solar cell delivers up to 50% more power at low loads than their separate contributions; a plant microbial fuel cell shows similar current gains.
Valeria Marsaglia, Paolo Bombelli, Ingrid Paoletti, Ioannis A. Ieropoulos, Christopher J. Howe   +4 more
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Unlocking the Potential of MXene‐Based Electrochemical Biosensors: A Review of Biofunctionalization Strategies and Biosensing Principles

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Electrochemical biosensors enable the accurate and timely detection of clinical biomarkers, improving healthcare and precision medicine. MXene nanosheets, a class of 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, are promising materials for developing next‐generation electrochemical biosensors due to their unique physicochemical ...
Muhsin Ali, Sharat Chandra Barman, Isobel Steer, Aya H. Alshareef, Dana Alsulaiman   +4 more
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The efficacy of some ecological insecticides against the defoliating larvae of Lepidoptera spp. on European plum under controlled conditions

Romanian Journal of Horticulture
The European plum (Prunus domestica L.) is the most important fruit species in Romania, and the second most cultivated in temperate regions, after the apple.
C. Moldovan, S.D. Roșu-Mareș, G. M. Guzu, I. Zagrai, L. A. Zagrai, Z. Jakab-Ilyefalvi, A. M. Chiorean   +6 more
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Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang, Liao Wu, Shuai He, Zhao Sha, Yuwan Huang, Shuying Wu, Dewei Chu, Chun H. Wang, Shuhua Peng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Full-length transcriptome profiling reveals insight into the cold response of two kiwifruit genotypes (A. arguta) with contrasting freezing tolerances

BMC Plant Biology, 2021
Background Kiwifruit (Actinidia Lindl.) is considered an important fruit species worldwide. Due to its temperate origin, this species is highly vulnerable to freezing injury while under low-temperature stress. To obtain further knowledge of the mechanism
Shihang Sun, Miaomiao Lin, Xiujuan Qi, Jinyong Chen, Hong Gu, Yunpeng Zhong, Leiming Sun, Abid Muhammad, Danfeng Bai, Chungen Hu, Jinbao Fang   +10 more
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Liquid Metal‐Based Stretchable Strain Sensor for Fruit Growth Monitoring

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Schematic overview of the fruit growth sensor development workflow, including sensor fabrication by injection molding, electromechanical and environmental characterization, mechanical stability testing, electronic readout integration, and outdoor field validation for monitoring of fruit growth under practical orchard conditions.
Asad Ullah, Lennert Purnal, Maximilian Krack, Sander Vijgen, Thijs Vandenryt, Dieter Reenaers, Ronald Thoelen, Wim Deferme   +7 more
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Crop Genetic Resources: An Overview

Agronomy, 2022
The impacts of climate change on crop production are already a reality worldwide [...]
Gregorio Barba-Espin, José Ramón Acosta-Motos   +1 more
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