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, 2014 Simply put, Plasticulture is the combination of two words, plastic and agriculture. It is defined as the use of plastic in plant and animal agriculture. The first use of plastic film in agriculture was in 1948 in an effort to make a cheaper version of a glasshouse. Professor E.M.
Okoronkwo, U.J.
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Deep learning-based laser weed control compared to conventional herbicide application across three vegetable production systems. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciIn 2024, trials in New Jersey and New York evaluated the effectiveness of laser weeding with a Carbon Robotics unit compared with herbicides on beets, spinach, and peas. Results demonstrated that laser weeding was as effective or superior to herbicides in controlling weeds, reducing biomass by ≥97% and boosting crop growth by ≥30%.
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Protozoan and Helminth Contamination in Ecuadorian Agricultural Products: Dominance of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. [PDF]
J Parasitol ResFoodborne diseases, particularly those caused by parasitic infections, pose significant public health challenges globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children. In this study, we investigated the parasitic contamination in 773 samples of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens from Ecuador’s Chimborazo Province. Utilizing a cross‐
González-Ramírez LC +7 more
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The evolution of symbiotic innovation, water, and agricultural supply chains
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Volume 45, Issue 3, Page 1592-1603, September 2023., 2023 Abstract The water literature has mainly investigated the diversion and distribution of water from the source to the end users or the utilization of water at the farm level in crop production. This paper presents a supply chain perspective that links the innovation supply chain of water delivery and irrigation with the complete water supply chain to ...
David Zilberman +3 more
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Strawberry breeding for improved flavor
Crop Science, Volume 63, Issue 4, Page 1949-1963, July/August 2023., 2023 Abstract Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier) is cultivated and enjoyed globally for its health properties and flavor. Improvements in agronomic performance and fruit quality attributes highlight the successes of strawberry breeding in recent decades.
Mark Porter +3 more
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Hemp yield and cannabinoid concentrations under variable nitrogen and potassium fertilizer rates
Crop Science, Volume 63, Issue 3, Page 1555-1565, May/June 2023., 2023 Abstract With the passing of the 2014 US farm bill, there is more interest in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L. < 0.3% total tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]) grown for cannabinoid production. However, production recommendations that outline fertilizer requirements of cannabidiol (CBD) hemp do not exist.
Maggie S. James +6 more
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Object-Based Greenhouse Classification from GeoEye-1 and WorldView-2 Stereo Imagery [PDF]
, 2014 Remote sensing technologies have been commonly used to perform greenhouse detection and mapping. In this research, stereo pairs acquired by very high-resolution optical satellites GeoEye-1 (GE1) and WorldView-2 (WV2) have been utilized to carry out the ...
Aguilar Torres, Fernando José +3 more
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A review of phase change materials and heat enhancement methodologies
WIREs Energy and Environment, Volume 12, Issue 3, May/June 2023., 2023 Use of phase change materials in thermal energy storage systems with applications and heat enhancement. Abstract Phase change materials (PCMs) are an efficient alternative to store and release heat at a specific range of temperature. Here PCMs and heat enhancement methodologies for PCM storage are reviewed.
Muhammad Saqib, Rafal Andrzejczyk
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Agricultural and Forest Entomology, Volume 25, Issue 1, Page 1-8, February 2023., 2023 Frankliniella occidentalis populations are halved in strawberry crops covered with UV‐attenuating tunnel claddings Frankliniella occidentalis populations are halved in strawberry crops covered with UV‐attenuating tunnel claddings UV‐attenuating films have the potential to reduce the application of chemical pesticides UV‐attenuatting films can reduce ...
Michelle T. Fountain +4 more
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Nitrogen Fertilization Guidelines for Bare-Ground and Plastic Mulch Cabbage Production in Florida
EDIS, 2021 This new 9-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department focuses on the nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMP) for green fresh-market and processing cabbage head production in Florida.
Lincoln Zotarelli +4 more
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