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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
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Evaluating Diversity and Molecular Association Analysis in Wild Iranian Gladiolus
Ornamental HorticultureGladiolus is considered one of the most significant globally ornamental crops, extensively utilized as a cut flower and for outdoor landscaping. However, the local destruction of Iranian Gladiolus as a weed threatens the biodiversity of this species ...
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Assessing the Anti-Aging and Wound Healing Capabilities of Etlingera elatior Inflorescence Extract: A Comparison of Three Inflorescence Color Varieties [PDF]
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Potential for gene-flow from cultivated Irish grasses and cereals [PDF]
, 2009 End of project reportThe importance of gene movement from cultivated plants has been highlighted in regard to minimising the movement of seed and/or pollen between GM and non-GM crops (i.e. gene flow). Although ryegrass covers in excess of 90% of Ireland’
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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
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Effect of storage temperature and time on the nutritional quality of walnut male inflorescences [PDF]
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots
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