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Effects of genotype and environment on the physiochemical properties of Canadian oat varieties
Abstract BACKGROUND The relationship between oat grain composition and physical attributes as influenced by oat genotype and Canadian growing environments was investigated. Thirty Canadian oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes, grown in three Canadian growing locations (Brandon, Manitoba; Portage la Prairie, Manitoba; and Lacombe, Alberta) over 2 consecutive
Vanessa Alexander+4 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND As the agro‐industry produces considerable amounts of by‐products globally, it is acknowledged that there is a need to address the environmental issues related to their disposal and the resource competition between food for humans and feed for animals.
Benchu Xue+5 more
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Biological Agents of Bioremediation: A Concise Review [PDF]
Due to intensive agriculture, rapid industrialization and anthropogenic activities have caused environmental pollution, land degradation and increased pressure on the natural resources and contributing to their adulteration.
Biswas, Karabi
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Abstract BACKGROUND Spent mushrooms substrate is the most important waste generated by edible mushrooms industry and can be re‐used as organic fertilizer, following sustainable production principles. In the present study, Spent Pleurotus substrate (SPS) was used for organic fertilization of baby leaf production during two consecutive cycles (1st ...
Marina De Bonis+4 more
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Sustainability of organic zucchini in Mediterranean environment: an on‐farm experimentation
Abstract BACKGROUND Excess inputs are commonly applied to high‐value crops to ensure high performance. This study hypothesizes that farmers can reduce inputs without compromising yields and aims to investigate the effects of varying irrigation and fertilization strategies on two zucchini genotypes (‘Logos’ and ‘Atlantis’) organically grown under ...
Gaetano Roberto Pesce+5 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Eco‐anxiety is a psychological state that expresses concerns about climate change and is thought to affect individuals' adherence to the Mediterranean diet; however, no study has examined this relationship. This study aimed to examine the relationship between eco‐anxiety and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in young adults, one ...
Cansu Memiç‐İnan+3 more
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Carbon footprint for farms in the Czech Republic: a benchmark‐based assessment
Abstract BACKGROUND Climate change is a pressing environmental and social challenge that demands effective monitoring of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One widely adopted approach for this is quantifying the carbon footprint (CF). Given that agriculture is a major contributor to GHG emissions, we have developed a comprehensive framework for CF ...
Jan Kovanda+4 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Computer vision and the use of image‐based solutions are gaining traction as non‐destructive food assessment methods because of the low costs of computational equipment. Research conducted on the development of wheat classification models has been based on limited data and a smaller number of classes compared to the availability of ...
Mahtem Teweldemedhin Mengstu+1 more
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Can Oral Swabs Be Used to Diagnose Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Cervicofacial Lymphadenitis?
ABSTRACT Objective We investigated the presence of mycobacteria in the oral cavity and oropharynx of children with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) cervicofacial lymphadenitis compared to negative controls. Our aim was to evaluate whether oral cavity and oropharyngeal swab sampling could serve as a minimally invasive alternative to diagnostic ...
Samuel H. Willemse+10 more
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Cutting edge tools in the field of soil microbiology. [PDF]
Garg D, Patel N, Rawat A, Rosado AS.
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