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Effect of Acetylation and Accelerated Weathering of Nigerian Grown Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis, Müll. Arg.) on Equilibrium Moisture Content and Colour Change

open access: yesDrvna Industrija, 2022
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of acetylation on equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of Nigerian-grown rubberwood and its effect on colour change in exposure of rubberwood to surface degradation through accelerated weathering.
Samuel Oluyinka Olaniran
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MEASURING AND MODELING THE SHRINKAGE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE OF SOILS WITH DIFFERENT GYPSUM CONTENT [PDF]

open access: yesمجلة الأنبار للعلوم الزراعية, 2020
A laboratory experiments were carried out to study and modeling the effect of soil gypsum content on soil shrinkage characteristic curve (SSCC) of gypsiferous shrinkage curve.
N. K. Yassin, A. W. Al-Kayssi
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Shoot: root ratio of seedlings is associated with species niche on soil moisture gradient [PDF]

open access: yesPlant Biology, 2021
ABSTRACT Surviving the seedling phase is crucial for the establishment of plant individuals and populations. In ecosystems with dynamic water availability such as temperate grasslands, seedlings should adjust their growth strategy not only to match the current conditions but also to secure resource acquisition in the future.
T. Mašková   +2 more
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Evaluation of low temperature drying characteristics of fresh tea leaves (Camellia assamica) in an environmental chamber using mathematical models

open access: yesResearch in Agricultural Engineering, 2023
Low-temperature drying (withering) is the first stage in black tea processing. Determination of appropriate end moisture content of green tea leaf as well as temperature and relative humidity (RH) maintained during withering eventually aid the final ...
Anindita Sharma, Partha Pratim Dutta
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Comparison of Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic for Predicting the Moisture Ratio of Garlic and Shallot in a Fluidized Bed Dryer [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Agricultural Machinery, 2019
Introduction Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an important Allium crop in the world. Due to its therapeutic properties, it was cultivated in many countries.
M Kaveh   +3 more
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Experimental Characterization and Mathematical Modelling of Natural Drying of Apricots at Low Temperatures

open access: yesAgriculture, 2022
To mitigate reduced apricot fruit quality due to mildew, browning and sand dust from natural drying under low temperatures and humidity, we determined the characteristics of three different methods of drying (via hanging) and further established their ...
Can Hu   +6 more
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Study of Fabricated Solar Dryer of Tomato Slices under Jordan Climate Condition

open access: yesInternational Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 2017
The objective of the current study was to investigate experimentally, the performance of a fabricated solar dryer under Jordan climate condition during the summer of 2013.
Abdullah Nasrallah Olimat
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Influence of temperature on vacuum drying characteristics, functional properties and micro structure of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) gel

open access: yesResearch in Agricultural Engineering, 2015
Aloe vera possesses therapeutic, antioxidant and some other functional properties. These properties may be affected by processing operations. The present study investigated the influence of operating temperature on vacuum drying characteristics ...
R.K. Jha   +3 more
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Fluidized Bed Drying of Wheatgrass: Effect of Temperature on Drying Kinetics, Proximate Composition, Functional Properties, and Antioxidant Activity

open access: yesFoods, 2023
Wheatgrass is a valuable source of nutrients and phytochemicals with therapeutic properties. However, its shorter life span makes it unavailable for use.
Ranjika Chakraborty   +7 more
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