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Nutritional Monitoring of Rhodena Lettuce via Neural Networks and Point Cloud Analysis

AgriEngineering
In traditional farming, fertilizers are often used without precision, resulting in unnecessary expenses and potential damage to the environment. This study introduces a new method for accurately identifying macronutrient deficiencies in Rhodena lettuce ...
Alfonso Ramírez-Pedraza, Sebastián Salazar-Colores, Juan Terven, Julio-Alejandro Romero-González, José-Joel González-Barbosa, Diana-Margarita Córdova-Esparza   +5 more
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Application of Internet of Things (IoT) for Optimized Greenhouse Environments

AgriEngineering, 2021
This review presents the state-of-the-art research on IoT systems for optimized greenhouse environments. The data were analyzed using descriptive and statistical methods to infer relationships between the Internet of Things (IoT), emerging technologies ...
Chrysanthos Maraveas, Thomas Bartzanas
doaj   +1 more source

Thermography and Sonic Anemometry to Analyze Air Heaters in Mediterranean Greenhouses [PDF]

, 2012
The present work has developed a methodology based on thermography and sonic anemometry for studying the microclimate in Mediterranean greenhouses equipped with air heaters and polyethylene distribution ducts to distribute the warm air.
López Martínez, Alejandro, Molina Aiz, Francisco Domingo, Peña Fernández, Ana Araceli, Valera Martínez, Diego Luis   +3 more
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto, Marika Avitabile, Michela Famiglietti, Talayeh Kordjazi, Marzieh Moosavi‐Nasab, Odile F. Restaino, Loredana Mariniello   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cooling Strategies for Greenhouses in Summer: Control of Fogging by Pulse Width Modulation [PDF]

, 2008
The possibilities for improving the control of greenhouse fogging systems, were studied by comparing several combinations of ventilation cooling techniques, shade screening and low-pressure fogging.
A. Perdigones, A. Rodríguez, A. Romero, Albright, Arbel, Arbel, Arbel, Boulard, C. Raposo, Carpenter, Giacomelli, Hanan, J.L. García, Katsoulas, Kittas, Kittas, L. Luna, Luchow, Montero, Perales, Perdigones, Perdigones, S. de la Plaza, Seginer, Öztürk   +24 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The recent invasion of the citrus flower moth, Prays citri (Millière, 1873) (Lepidoptera: Praydidae) in Iran [PDF]

Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics
The larvae of a moth feeding on the citrus flowers specifically on, Citrus limon, were found in greenhouses in Mazandaran province (north of Iran) in April 2024.
Masoumeh Shayanmehr, Elham Yoosefi Lafooraki, Asghar Shirvani, Arash Bakhshi, Fardin Shahbaznejad   +4 more
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Photoconversion Fluoropolymer Films for the Cultivation of Agricultural Plants Under Conditions of Insufficient Insolation

Applied Sciences, 2020
Plants are capable of using mainly the quanta of the red and blue parts of a spectrum for the reception of energy during photosynthesis. However, for many crops grown indoors in high latitudes or under conditions of insufficient insolation, the average ...
Alexander V. Simakin, Veronika V. Ivanyuk, Alexey S. Dorokhov, Sergey V. Gudkov   +3 more
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Re‐Awakening Public Attention to the Silent Pandemic of Cancer Among Older Adults in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef, Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Abdulazeez Opeyemi Abdulganiyu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of concepts for a zero-fossil-energy greenhouse [PDF]

, 2008
Dutch government and greenhouse horticultural practice aim for strongly reduced fossil energy use and of environmental loads in 2010 and energy neutral greenhouses in 2020.
Bot, G.P.A., Dekker, E., Henten, E.J., van, Janssen, E.G.O.N., Ooster, A., van 't   +4 more
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