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Weed Management Strategies for Tomato Plasticulture Production in Florida. [PDF]
Plants (Basel), 2022 Florida is the top producer of fresh market tomatoes in the U.S., with an average production of 0.4 million metric tons. Tomatoes are commercially grown on plastic mulched raised beds in Southwest Florida, the primary production region in the state.
Tiwari R, Bashyal M, Kanissery R.
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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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Windbreaks: An Important Component in a Plasticulture System [PDF]
HortTechnology, 1996 Windbreaks reduce wind speed and modify the microclimate in sheltered areas. Many producers use wind barriers in their production systems, but few producers recognize all of the benefits available or understand the principles involved in windbreak function and design.
Hodges, Laurie, Brandle, James R.
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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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A Review Paper on Plasticulture
International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management, 2022 In the previous decade, plastics have achieved tremendous advances in horticulture. Because of its structural integrity, chemical properties, and versatility, plastic has become a prominent material in our everyday lives. Drip irrigation, plastic mulches, packaging and storage for better product quality, and post-harvest management are just a few of ...
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Cuadernos de Proyectos Arquitectónicos, 2022 Resumen Este trabajo argumenta que ciertas fuerzas de orden especulativo sobre la propiedad del suelo, guiadas por las mismas lógicas del mercado agrícola intensivo, han venido a modelar los espacios de habitación y a perpetuar la segregación espacial ...
José Navarrete Jiménez
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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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, 2023 Commercial strawberry is typically grown using plastic polyethylene (PE) mulches, a practiced referred to as plasticulture.
Lydia Tymon (13301304) +7 more
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