Parameters for apple quality - 2 - and the development of the ‘inner quality concept’ 2001-2003 [PDF]
We found clear correlations between management measures, tree characteristics and fruit characteristics. This means that growers can regulate apple quality during the growing season.
Bloksma, Joke +4 more
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A Comprehensive Review of VOCs as a Key Indicator in Food Authentication
This article presents an in‐depth review of the role of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in food authentication, an area of increasing importance due to the rising complexity of food fraud cases.
Han Yang +11 more
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Liquid Metal‐Based Stretchable Strain Sensor for Fruit Growth Monitoring
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 +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Impact of a new nucleo-cytoplasmic composition on the citrus fuit quality : [23] [PDF]
Organic acids, sugars and carotenoids are implied in the fruit quality. A cybrid has been obtained by symmetric protoplast fusion between Willow leaf mandarin (Citrus deliciosa Ten.) and Eureka lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Buno.).
Bassene, Jean Baptiste +7 more
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Durability of Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review and Benchmarking Protocol
Lack of durability is a key challenge hindering the broad scale adoption of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) in automation industries. This review provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on SPA durability, introduces a standardized durability benchmarking protocol to consolidate the testing of SPAs, and outlines promising directions for ...
Dickson Chiu Yu Wong +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Influence of 1-Methylcyclopropene on the biochemical response and ripening of ‘solo' papayas [PDF]
The market demand for tropical fruits has been growing steadily over the past two decades and global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years.
Ferreira, Marcos David +4 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs), characterized by chronic thyroid inflammation and autoantibody production, currently lack targeted therapies, highlighting the need for natural immunomodulators.
Manxi Wu +11 more
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures
This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
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Assessment of the role of age and light availability in leaf mortality in mango tree.[OS 6-1] [PDF]
The branch autonomy principle states that the branch carbohydrate economy can be largely independent of the other branches of a tree. This may influence fruit growth and affect global crop yield.
Boudon, Frédéric +6 more
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