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A provisional assessment of risk associated with heavy metal accumulation in New Zealand agricultural soil: Effects of landfarming and fertiliser use on the heavy metal concentrations in plants : A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Environmental Management (without major) at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2016
This study investigated heavy metal accumulation in New Zealand agricultural soil (horticultural soil and landfarm-impacted soil), factors influencing their concentration in leafy vegetables and pasture, and the potential implications to food safety ...
Okafor, Chioma MaryAnn
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Data‐Driven Bulldozer Blade Control for Autonomous Terrain Leveling

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A simulation‐driven framework for autonomous bulldozer leveling is presented, combining high‐fidelity terramechanics simulation with a neural‐network‐based reduced‐order model. Gradient‐based optimization enables efficient, low‐level blade control that balances leveling quality and operation time.
Harry Zhang, Ganesh Arivoli, Huzaifa Unjhawala, Luning Bakke, Radu Serban, Dan Negrut   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intrinsic nutrients and defensive compounds drive coarse woody debris decay in five dominant subtropical tree species, China

iScience
Summary: Coarse woody debris (CWD) is crucial for carbon and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems, with decomposition rates influenced by species-specific wood traits.
Xiaoyu Wang, Tingsi Xie, Hui Chen, Shangbin Bai, Nan Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Root‐Stimulated Movements in Mimosa Pudica for Biohybrid Robotic Systems

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates that thermal and electrical stimulation of Mimosa pudica root induces movement of the petiole and pinnules without direct stimulation of the aerial organs, thereby enabling a plant‐based robotic gripper and providing a foundation for the development of intelligent and sustainable systems.
Misao Sato, Kazuya Murakami, Yu Ikeda, Yuki Sakashita, Hayato Kurusu, Ken Yokawa, Jun Shintake   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elm Farm Organic Research Centre Bulletin 83 April 2006 [PDF]

, 2006
Regular bulleting with technical updates from Organic Advisory Service Issue contains: Testing for Tolerance - a pragmatic view GM Debate Vaccination nation - to jab or not to jab Future shape of OCIS Evolutionary wheat makes the grade ...
Armstrong, Mr A, Clarke, Dr S, Hinschliffe, Ms K, Hitchings, Mr T, Norman, Mr K, O'Brien, Ms J, Pearce, Dr B, Philipps, Ms L, Sanders, Mr R, Thomas, J, Wolfe, Prof M, Woodward, Mr L   +11 more
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Integrated Single‐Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Reveal Cell‐Type‐Specific Immune Regulatory Networks in Maize Responding to Southern Corn Rust

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
By integrating single‐nuclei and spatial transcriptomics, this study presents a stereoscopic landscape of maize leaf to Puccinia polysora infection. Epidermal and mesophyll cells initiate primary defenses via RLPs/RLKs and jasmonic acid signaling. Cell‐cell communication analyses further reveal the underlying the dynamics of the underlying immune ...
Qiongqiong Wang, Xinyan Sun, Yingchao Sun, Zeqiang Cheng, Zixiang Cheng, Shengbo Han, Ying Feng, Wenbo Yang, Huimin Li, Meichen Zhu, Xiaoling Wu, Jinghua Zhang, Jihua Tang, Honglian Li, Yanyong Cao, Canxing Duan, Yan Shi   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of land disposal of dairy factory wastes on soil properties : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Soil Science, Massey University [PDF]

, 1978
Many New Zealand dairy factories dispose of their wastewater by spray irrigating onto pasture. Little is known, however, about the effects of this disposal on soil properties.
McAuliffe, Keith William
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Divergent Regulatory Effects of Jasmonic Acid on Tomato Lycopene Biosynthesis Under Light and Dark Conditions

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study reveals the mechanism by which jasmonic acid (JA) regulates lycopene synthesis under light and dark conditions. In light, JA activates SlMYC2, which suppresses SlPIF1a and promotes SlPSY1 expression. In darkness, JA induces the acetyltransferase SlNATA1, which acetylates the dark‐accumulated SlPIF1a, thereby repressing SlPSY1 expression ...
Jiayi Xu, Lingfeng He, Jialong Zhang, Hao Cui, Hongxin Li, Haijun Zhang, Jiaojiao Zhang, Lun Liu, Kunpeng Xu, Yang‐Dong Guo, Na Zhang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate Change Threatens Micronutrient Density of European Winter Wheat

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Micronutrients are vital for human health. Wheat is a major staple crop and a significant source of minerals and B‐vitamins. The impact of climate change on their content remains largely unknown. We evaluated micronutrient levels in European winter wheat grown under historical and projected climate conditions. Our findings indicate that future climates
Da Cao, Jennifer Michel, Eline Lorer, Markus Weinmann, Jacques Le Gouis, Claire Léon, Sibille Perrochon, David Alvarez, Vincent Leemans, Iñaki Balanzategui Guijarro, Jordi Moya Laraño, Sara Sánchez Moreno, Symanczik Sarah, Waibel Matthias, Hervé Vanderschuren, Cécile Thonar, Pierre Delaplace, Dominique Van Der Straeten   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detecting 3D Salinity Anomalies from Soil Sampling Points: A Case Study of the Yellow River Delta, China

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Rapidly capturing the spatial distribution of soil salinity plays important roles in saline soils’ management. Existing studies mostly focus on the macroscopic distribution of soil-salinity changes, lacking effective methods to detect the structure of ...
Zhoushun Han, Xin Fu, Jianing Yu, Hengcai Zhang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source