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Plant biostimulants and their potential role in achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Plant biostimulants are substances that are obtained from a variety of sources and are applied in minute quantities to enhance plant growth and vigor. In this review we detail how the use of plant biostimulants may contribute to efforts to achieving a number of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Patrick Quille, Joanna Kacprzyk, Shane OConnell, Carl K.‐Y. Ng   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antibacterial Activity of Extract Green Seaweed Ulva intestinalis in North Waters of Aceh [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
The appearance of bacterial resistance and pathogenic infections makes efforts to find new drugs as natural bacterial agents continue. One of them is through the utilization of marine organisms such as seaweed.
irwan Irwan, Herwina Herwina, Ramadani Ramadani, Idiawati Nora, Nurliza Eli, Nursafiah Nursafiah   +5 more
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Recent Advances in Microalgae‐Based Functional Coatings and Films for Food Packaging Applications: Opportunities and Challenges

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
Microalgae‐derived bioactive compounds exhibit strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and can be incorporated into edible coatings to enhance food quality and shelf life. These materials offer sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to conventional packaging, with promising potential for future scalable food applications.
Madhu Gaidher, Nidhi Bhardwaj, Sachin Sharma, Akanksha Singh, Kanika Dulta, P. K. Chauhan, Pooja Yadav, Hira Iqbal, Helen Onyeaka, Soumya Ghosh   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

PRODUCTION OF THE Kappaphycus alvarezii EXTRACT AS A LEAF BIOFERTILIZER: TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR THE NORTH COAST OF SÃO PAULO-BRAZIL

Boletim do Instituto de Pesca, 2020
The extract of the Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed is used as a leaf biofertilizer and several studies had proven its efficiency in several crops.
Valeria Cress GELLI, Marco Túlio Ospina PATINO, Jansle Vieira ROCHA, Edison BARBIERI, Kleber Campos MIRANDA-FILHO, Marcelo Barbosa HENRIQUES   +5 more
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Nanocellulose‐based hydrogel membranes for underwater osmotic actuators

Responsive Materials, EarlyView.
The review comprehensively summarizes the research progress of nanocellulose‐based hydrogel membranes for underwater osmotic actuators, from the building blocks of nanocelluloses to the underwater osmotic actuation mechanism and applications, and outlines their challenges and perspectives, aiming to facilitate their applications in underwater remote ...
Qingchen Li, Zhengru Wang, Liming Zhang, Tobias Benselfelt, Minghua Huang, Jingyi Wu, Huanlei Wang, Lars Wågberg, Mahiar Max Hamedi, Feng Xu, Weiqian Tian   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using Deep Learning AI to Detect Riparian Vegetation Recovery Following a Major Flood in the Brisbane River

River Research and Applications, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Post‐flood riparian vegetation recovery demands significant attention; however, the complexity of traditional remote sensing methods often hinders environmental managers from implementing rapid vegetation monitoring. This paper developed a model using a Deep Learning Model within ArcGIS to classify and detect recovery of vegetation with high ...
Sydney O'Hare, Jinghan Li, Yongping Wei
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of foliar application of seaweed extract on growth, yield and quality of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)

Soil & Environment, 2012
A field trial was carried out in 2010 to investigate the effect of foliar application of seaweed extract “Primo” as an organic biostimulant on potato cv. ‘Sante’.
Muhammad Wasim Haider, Chaudhary Muhammad Ayyub, Muhammad Aslam Pervez, Habat Ullah Asad, Abdul Manan, Syed Ali Raza and Irfan Ashraf
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Deep learning‐based super‐resolution reconstruction and improved YOLOv9 for efficient benthos detection: a case study at Lake Hamana, Japan

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
This study presents a UAV‐based framework that integrates deep learning‐based super‐resolution reconstruction and an enhanced YOLO detector to improve centimetre‐scale benthic organism monitoring. Using hermit crabs in Lake Hamana, a coastal lagoon in Japan, as a case study, the method substantially enhanced small‐object detection performance ...
Fan Zhao, Bangzhang Ma, Dianhan Xi, Jiaqi Wang, Yijia Chen, Yongying Liu, Xinlei Shao, Mowen Zhang, Guocheng Zhang, Jundong Chen, Katsunori Mizuno   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancements and Challenges in Second‐ and Third‐Generation Biofuels: A Comparative Analysis of Lignocellulosic and Algal Feedstocks

Safety Science and Technology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Advanced biofuels derived from nonfood biomass are increasingly recognized as strategic components of low‐carbon energy systems, particularly for sectors where direct electrification remains difficult. Second‐generation biofuels from lignocellulosic residues and third‐generation biofuels from algal and aquatic biomass offer complementary ...
Majid Saidi, Amirreza Ahmadbozorgi
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of seed priming of Thymus daenensis by peppermint and seaweed extracts on germination and seedling growth under salinity stress conditions [PDF]

علوم و فناوری بذر ایران
The percentage and rate of seed germination are critical factors leading to high yield in agriculture, but it has a diminishing effect on environmental stress. Seed pretreatment is one of the ways to increase the strength and velocity of seed germination
Ahmadreza Najafi, Asghar Estaji, Mahdi Ghasemi   +2 more
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