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Bioinspired Morphology‐Decoupled Soft Gripper with Enhanced Bidirectional Grasping Capability

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Inspired by biological predation, a novel gripper decouples cross‐modal grasping via dual morphological configurations. Synergistically integrating hybrid rigid and soft coupled fingers with a metamaterial palm, the system performs active compliant grasping for static objects and passive cage capture for dynamic targets.
Yedong Huang, Dazhong Yu, Baijin Mao, Fangming Li, Juntian Qu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

AFLP markers for the assessment of genetic diversity in european and North American potato varieties cultivated in Iran [PDF]

, 2009
Information about the genetic diversity of potato germplasm in Iran is important for variety identification andto enhance the classification of germplasm collections and exploit them in breeding programs and for the development andintroduction of new ...
Behrouz Shiran, Ghlolamreza Balali, Saeed Tarkesh Esfahani   +2 more
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Volatility analysis and forecasting of vegetable prices using an ARMA‐GARCH model: An application of the CF filter and seasonal adjustment method to Korean green onions

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract The vegetable market experiences significant price fluctuations due to the complex interplay of trend, cyclical, seasonal, and irregular factors. This study takes Korean green onions as an example and employs the Christiano–Fitzgerald filter and the CensusX‐13 seasonal adjustment methods to decompose its price into four components: trend ...
Yiyang Qiao, Byeong‐il Ahn
wiley   +1 more source

Rwanda: The Rubaya community gene bank [PDF]

, 2020
The Rubaya community gene bank, located in the Rubaya sector of Gicumbi district in Northern Rwanda, is managed by the Kundisuka cooperative. It originated when a farmer by the name of Mpoberabanzi Silas and an agronomist working in the Rubaya sector ...
Dusengemungu, Leonidas, Ndacyayisenga,Theophile, Otieno, Gloria, Ruzindana Nyirigira, Antoine, Rwihaniza Gapusi, Jean   +4 more
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Farmers' Participation in Messenger‐Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov, Abdusame Tadjiev, Nodir Djanibekov, Ajit Govind, Akmal Akramkhanov   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cabbage breeding tools for biotic and abiotic resistance

Romanian Journal of Horticulture
At present, the base for seed potato production is the potato minitubers produced in protected ”insect-proof” spaces. For seed potatoes production it is essential to use a healthy and high-quality biological material, which contributes to obtaining ...
N. K. Prajapati, Anjali, Ramesh Chand Meena, Razauddin, S. Kumar, P. Kumar, K. Chand   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Robust varieties and vigorous propagation material [PDF]

, 2009
Research on organic plant breeding and propagation material in the Netherlands is booming. This research is carried out in close cooperation with growers, breeders and the seed industry.
Hommes, M., Sukkel, W.
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Potato Classification Using Deep Learning [PDF]

, 2020
: Potatoes are edible tubers, available worldwide and all year long. They are relatively cheap to grow, rich in nutrients, and they can make a delicious treat. The humble potato has fallen in popularity in recent years, due to the interest
Abu-Naser, Samy S., Dheir, Ibtesam M., Elsharif, Abeer A., Mettleq, Alaa Soliman Abu   +3 more
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Effects of Environmental and Health Information on Willingness to Pay for Local and Organic Foods in Taiwan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Using a lab‐in‐the‐field experiment, we investigate how providing information about food miles and pesticide residue influences willingness to pay (WTP) for potatoes among 407 shoppers in Taiwan, split between a supermarket and a farmers market.
Chiu‐Lin Huang, Edward C. Jaenicke, Martina Vecchi, Sheng‐Jang Sheu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of virus-free potato minitubers derived from “in vitro” meristem cultures for high-quality seed potato production

Romanian Journal of Horticulture
At present, the base for seed potato production is the potato minitubers produced in protected ”insect-proof” spaces. For seed potatoes production it is essential to use a healthy and high-quality biological material, which contributes to obtaining ...
M. Cioloca, A. Tican, M. Popa
doaj   +1 more source