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Viability and germination capacities of Saba senegalensis (A. DC.) Pichon seeds, a multi-purpose agroforestry species in West Africa

open access: yesTropicultura, 2020
Saba senegalensis (A. DC.) Pichon is a woody liana of the Apocynaceae family native to sub-Saharan Africa. The species is known as a useful food wild crop with a high potential to contribute to soil and water conservation.
Sata Diawara   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chemical fingerprinting of wood sampled along a pith-to-bark gradient for individual comparison and provenance identification [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Background and Objectives: The origin of traded timber is one of the main questions in the enforcement of regulations to combat the illegal timber trade. Substantial efforts are still needed to develop techniques that can determine the exact geographical
Beeckman, Hans   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Selling fashion: realizing the research potential of the House of Fraser archive, University of Glasgow Archive Services [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The House of Fraser archive is a rich resource for the study of the development of fashion retailing in Britain since the mid-nineteenth century. It is, however, underexploited by textile, fashion and retail historians.
Paterson, C.
core   +1 more source

Performance of Eucalyptus tereticornis provenances in subtropical climate

open access: yesAgrociencia Uruguay, 2021
Eucalyptus tereticornis has a wide natural geographic distribution from Papua New Guinea to South Australia (6º-38º S), therefore, it is expected the existence of important differences among provenances.
Milena Daiana Gonzalez Chaves   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation on growth and physiological characteristics of Populus euphratica Oliv. Provenances at Garmsar Desert Station [PDF]

open access: yesتحقیقات جنگل و صنوبر ایران, 2013
Populus euphratica is a native tree species of Iran and ecologically has a wide distribution. Its tolerance to high level of air temperature and soil salinity is one of its important characteristics.
Amir Mohammadi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Short-term physiological plasticity.Trade-off between drought and recovery responses in three Mediterranean cistus species [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Short-term physiological plasticity allows plants to thrive in highly variable environments such as the Mediterranean ecosystems. In such context, plants that maximize physiological performance under favorable conditions, such as Cistus spp., are ...
Catoni, Rosangela   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Damage caused by Lophodermium needle cast in open-pollinated and control-crossed progeny trials of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)

open access: yesThe Forestry Chronicle, 2018
The effect of genetics on the level of damage caused by Lophodermium needle cast to Scots pine was assessed in an openpollinated progeny trial (226 families from 12 provenances) and in a control-crossed progeny trial (72 families obtained by diallel ...
Una Neimane   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Potential of Laser Shock Peening Compared with Cold Expansion for Improving Fatigue Resistance of Riveted Lap Joints of Aerospace Grade 7175 Al Alloy

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study investigates laser shock peening for enhancing fatigue performance of riveted aerospace aluminum joints. A comparative approach with cold expansion combines fatigue testing and synchrotron X‐ray methods. Integrating mechanical testing with residual stress and strain characterization provides insights into how different treatments affect the ...
Ogün Baris Tapar   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Concept of a Digital and Traceable Manufacturing Documentation Based on Formalized Process Description Applied on Composite Aircraft Moveable

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The documentation of component manufacture has become an essential part of today's production processes, especially for the analysis and optimization of production or component design with regard to structural performance, economic efficiency, and sustainability.
Björn Denker   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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