Advances in Micro/Nanofiber‐Based Porous Materials for High‐Performance Thermal Insulation
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Micro/nanofiber porous materials have engendered great interest in the thermal insulation field. Herein, the structural designs, fabrication techniques, and applications of the micro/nanofiber thermal insulation materials are systematically summarized.
Xiaobao Gong +5 more
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Use of indigenous knowledge to control potato pests in Umzimkhulu Local Municipality
South African Journal of Information Management, 2023 Background: In South Africa, Umzimkhulu Local Municipality (ULM) is one of the areas where many households engage in subsistence agricultural activities for survival. However, there are several pests reported and studies have identified as constraints in
Amahle M. Ngxabi +2 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Discover bio‐inspired fungicide‐loaded lignin nanocarriers that mimic host‐pathogen interactions, unleashing targeted fungicide release in response to glutathione and laccase. These innovative biobased nanocarriers promise superior crop protection, with increased photostability, enhanced foliar retention, and enabling bidirectional translocation for a ...
Wenlong Liang +4 more
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A framework for PEST analysis based on neutrosophic cognitive map: case study in a vertical farming initiative [PDF]
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems, 2017 Recently, neutrosophic cognitive maps and its application in decision making have become a topic of great importance for researchers and practitioners alike.
Wilmer Ortiz Choez +3 more
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Emerging advances in biosecurity to underpin human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health
iScience, 2023 Summary: One Biosecurity is an interdisciplinary approach to policy and research that builds on the interconnections between human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health to effectively prevent and mitigate the impacts of invasive alien species.
Philip E. Hulme +12 more
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Stochastically Generated Digital Twins of 3D Solid‐State Electrolyte Architecture
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Digital Twins of random porous tape‐cast solid‐state battery architectures across µm to mm feature sizes from FIB‐SEM to X‐Ray µCT, respectively. Abstract Solid‐state lithium batteries (SSBs) have the potential to overcome conventional Li‐ion batteries in performance and safety.
Jonathan O'Neill +3 more
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The effect of within-crop habitat manipulations on the conservation biological control of aphids in field-grown lettuce [PDF]
, 2011 Within-crop habitat manipulations have the potential to increase the biological control of pests in horticultural field crops. Wildflower strips have been shown to increase the abundance of natural enemies, but there is little evidence to date of an ...
Kravar-Garde, L. (Lidija) +4 more
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PEST sequences from a cactus dehydrin regulate its proteolytic degradation [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 Dehydrins (DHNs) are intrinsically disordered proteins expressed under cellular dehydration-related stresses. In this study, we identified potential proteolytic PEST sequences located at the central and C-terminal regions from the Opuntia streptacantha ...
Adriana L. Salazar-Retana +5 more
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Rapid Pest Risk Analysis Xyleborinus Attenuatus
, 2017 Rapid Pest Risk Analysis Xyleborinus ...
Björklund, Niklas, Boberg, Johanna
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Toward the 3rd Generation of Smart Farming: Materials, Devices, and Systems for E‐Plant Technologies
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review explores the latest developments in e‐plant technologies, which are revolutionizing smart farming by enabling real‐time monitoring of plant and environmental conditions. It covers the design, applications, and systems of e‐plant devices, detailing how they integrate data analytics to optimize agricultural practices, enhance crop yields, and
Daegun Kim +5 more
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