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Spectral reflectance of oil-palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) bunches as indicator for optimal harvesting [PDF]

open access: yesSongklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2005
To determine the appropriate harvesting time of Tenera oil palm bunches, the spectral reflectance of ripening bunches was investigated from images taken by a digital Canon PowerShot A20 camera.
Wunsri, S.   +3 more
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Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) cultivar preference, local processing techniques and consumption patterns in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This cross-sectional study carried out in North Kivu (NK) and South Kivu (SK) of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo aimed to identify the most preferred Musa cultivars, their processing/cooking methods and Musa consumption patterns among rural ...
Blomme, Guy   +6 more
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In silico prediction and structural characterization of multifunctional bioactive peptides released from olive proteins

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Olive (Olea europaea L.) byproducts, such as seeds and leaves, are abundant agro‐industrial residues and represent underexplored protein sources with potential health relevance. However, the repertoire of bioactive peptides that may be released from olive proteins during gastrointestinal digestion remains poorly characterized.
Teresa Gonzalez‐de la Rosa   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Rule-Based Approach for Oil Palm Fruit Ripeness Detection using Machine Vision

open access: yesJournal of Engineering Technology and Applied Physics
In the oil palm industry, the grading process of oil palm fruits is conducted manually by trained inspectors via visual examination. Laborious and prone to human error, this process results in fruit ripeness being determined subjectively based on some ...
Pauline Ong   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Food for Healthful Living [PDF]

open access: yes, 1939
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Berlaugh, Mary E., Garvin, Alma L.
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Preharvest application of antagonistic yeasts for the control of fungal pathogens in organic peach and plum orchards

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND The control of fungal diseases in organic fruit production remains a major challenge due to the limited availability of authorized phytosanitary tools. This study evaluates the efficacy of two antagonistic yeasts – Metschnikowia pulcherrima L672 and Hanseniaspora uvarum L793 – in organic peach (Prunus persica) and plum (Prunus ...
Paula Tejero   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ethnic Identity and Land Utilization: a Case Study in Riau, Indonesia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This article looks at the economic and social position of first- and second- generationtransmigrants of Javanese origin in the northwestern part of the Province of Riau,Sumatra, in the aftermath of the 1997/98 monetary crisis.
Hardjono, J. (Joan)
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Some Physico-chemical Properties of Red Fruit Oil (Pandanus Conoideus Lam) from Hexane and Chloroform Fractions

open access: yesJournal of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2013
As  functional  food  oil,  red  fruit  (Pandanus  conoideus  Lam)  oil  has  been  believed  by  local community  to  threat  several  degenerative  diseases  like  cancer.  Red  fruit  oil  (RFO)  has commanded high price value in Indonesian market. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to  investigate several physico-chemical properties ...
Arumsari, Novita Inar   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Valorization of fruit pits from Prunus laurocerasus and Prunus cerasifera as agro‐food byproducts: Bioactive properties and safety assessment for potential food additive applications

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Food additives are widely used to extend the shelf life of foods and maintain their quality. In this study, the potential of Prunus laurocerasus and Prunus cerasifera fruit pits (endocarp and seed) as food additives was investigated in terms of cytotoxicity, antigenotoxicity, antioxidant activity, enzymatic anti‐browning, and urease
Zühal Bayrakçeken Güven   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Ecological Study of Red Junglefowl (Gallus Gallus Spadiceus) in Agriculture Areas [PDF]

open access: yes, 1999
A two-year study on the ecology of Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus spadiceus) was conducted in five selected agriculture areas in the state of Selangor. In the first year (from August 1995 to July 1996), the study was done in three areas viz.
Arshad, Muhammad Irshad
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