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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Activated Carbon as a Reinforcing Material for Starch Bioplastics. ABSTRACT Eco‐friendly starch‐based bioplastic films reinforced with activated carbon (AC) were produced using green plantain starch in its native and heat‐moisture treatment (HMT) forms to overcome typical limitations of starch materials, such as low mechanical strength and poor water ...
Eduardo Bruno Macêdo Viana +8 more
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Assessment of rice farmers’ knowledge and perception of harvest and postharvest losses in Ghana
Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2018 Farmers’ knowledge and perception of harvest and postharvest losses in rice production across three agro-ecological zones of Ghana were examined using farm-level data collected from 108 randomly selected rice farmers.
Shadrack Kwadwo Amponsah +4 more
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Absence of effects of herbicides use on yam rots : a case study in Wulensi, Ghana [PDF]
, 2019 Yam farmers in Ghana have, over the years, used herbicides for weed control, particularly glyphosate. Although this has been helpful to them, there are complaints and concerns, among the yam farmers and a section of the public, that the yam tuber rots ...
Akudugu, Mamudu Abunga +3 more
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Lecanicillium aphanocladii: a biocontrol agent against insect pests and phytopathogens
Pest Management Science, EarlyView.Recent research findings on the biocontrol potential of Lecanicillium aphanocladii fungus against insect‐pests and plant diseases were highlighted. This review indicates that several L. aphanocladii strains show great potential to be developed as multipurpose biocontrol agents active against several insect‐pests, plant diseases and plant parasitic ...
Qianhe Liu +2 more
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International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 2019 A study was carried out to evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of improved postharvest management practices (IPMP) in enhancing the eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) value chain of Bangladesh.
MA Rahman
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Innovative and sustainable solutions to reduce postharvest losses
International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation, 2022 Postharvest research must enable us to translate fundamental knowledge into innovative and sustainable solutions to reduce postharvest losses. These include genetic improvements by selecting cultivars with good flavour and texture and long postharvest life, sensor improvements to monitor and control the ripeness and the optimal maturity for harvest ...
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Shelf-life Extension of Leafy Vegetables: Evaluating the Impacts [PDF]
Crop Production/Industries,
Jiang, Tingsong, Pearce, David
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Tackling post-harvest cereal losses in sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]
, 2013 Post-harvest loss reduction raises food availability without increasing the use of land, water and agricultural inputs. This article refers to the case of grain to show the hurdles that farmers have to clear in taking measures to reduce losses and ...
Bennett, Ben +3 more
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Evaluation of electrolyzed water to control fungal trunk pathogens in grapevine nurseries
Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 4, Page 1740-1751, April 2025.Electrolyzed water treatments could have promising applications in the grapevine nursery process to prevent or reduce infections caused by fungal trunk pathogens on grapevine propagation material. Abstract BACKGROUND Grapevine producers demand solutions to control fungal trunk pathogens (FTPs) in nurseries.
Mónica Berbegal +6 more
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Management of Postharvest Diseases via Eco-Friendly Technologies: A Review of Recent Research
HorticulturaeMicrobial diseases that emerge in fruits and vegetables during postharvest period cause serious losses in product quality and, consequently, significant economic losses; this condition poses a worrying threat to global food safety and food security ...
Fatih Kalkan
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