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SWOT Analysis of the horticultural farms in the Plovdiv region of Bulgaria [PDF]
, 2007 Agriculture/horticulture has traditionally been an important sector in the economy of Bulgaria. This paper reviews the changes in agriculture/horticulture in the Plovdiv region of Bulgaria after 1989 when the transition towards a free market economy ...
Edwards, J.R. +2 more
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Digital Twins in greenhouse horticulture: A review
Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2022 Natasja Ariesen-Verschuur +2 more
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Biodegradable agroplastics in 21st century horticulture
Polimery, 2019 The paper is a review of the literature on the application of biodegradable materials (agroplastics) in modern agriculture, and particularly in horticulture. Agroplastics are used within the so-called plasticulture system – in mulches, different forms of
P. Siwek +3 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Indoor agriculture (IA) presents a pathway to producing leafy greens more sustainably by strictly controlling the growing environment, increasing the efficiency of water and land resources use, reducing pesticide application, and enhancing quality characteristics.
Joseph Seong +3 more
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Mementos and the endowment effect
Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, Volume 36, Issue 1, January 2023., 2023 Abstract This research provides evidence for a new moderator of the endowment effect: having a memento of the endowed object. Three studies adapting classic endowment effect paradigms and using a variety of endowment objects and mementos demonstrate that having a memento of an endowment increases willingness to trade the endowment and decreases selling
Charlene K. Chu, Suzanne B. Shu
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A demonstration greenhouse for Malaysian Horticulture : trip report October 2010 [PDF]
This report results from the project “Tropical Horticulture in Malaysia”. Modernization of the greenhouse horticulture sector in Malaysiar is required in order to realize better quality of the product, higher yields and less production ...
Elings, A., Stijger, I.
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Minimizing Electricity Cost through Smart Lighting Control for Indoor Plant Factories [PDF]
arXiv, 2020 Smart plant factories incorporate sensing technology, actuators and control algorithms to automate processes, reducing the cost of production while improving crop yield many times over that of traditional farms. This paper investigates the growth of lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) in a smart farming setup when exposed to red and blue light-emitting diode (LED)
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Magnetic-pulse processing of seeds of berry crops
Research in Agricultural Engineering, 2018 The effect of a pulsed low-frequency magnetic field on the seed germination and the growth of seedlings of strawberry garden under different conditions of processing and functioning of the apparatus magnetic-pulse processing of plants (MPP) developed by ...
Andrey Yurievich Izmailov +4 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables is standard in many grocery stores. This mixed methods study aims to identify the role packaging plays in consumer choice and what packaging material consumers prefer. We analyzed data from quantitative stated preference experiments with a quota sample of 485 consumers living in Germany.
Mira Lehberger +2 more
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British Educational Research Journal, Volume 48, Issue 6, Page 1065-1082, December 2022., 2022 Abstract Reflecting the neglect of childhood disability in social stratification research, there is a notable dearth of research on the mechanisms underpinning disability differentials in educational outcomes. Drawing on rich longitudinal data collected at 9, 13 and 17 years as part of Ireland's ‘Growing Up in Ireland’ study, we look at the impact of ...
Eamonn Carroll +2 more
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