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How effective are entomopathogenic nematodes for vine weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) biological control? A meta‐analysis

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 4, Page 3427-3438, April 2026.
Entomopathogenic nematodes provide reliable biological control of vine weevil larvae, reducing populations by 63% on average. All five tested species are effective, with temperature (18–30 °C) being the strongest predictor of success. Abstract BACKGROUND Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a globally important pest of soft fruit and ornamental crops
Joe M. Roberts, Marco Corradi, Ben J. Clunie, Eugenia Fezza, W. Edwin Harris, Tom W. Pope   +5 more
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Nano/Micro‐Engineered Hydrogel Carriers for Sustainable Agriculture: Bridging Structural Form to Field Performance

Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Hydrogels are 3D polymeric networks that can absorb and retain significant amounts of water and exhibit physical properties such as swelling and contraction in response to changes in the external environment. Owing to these unique physicochemical properties, hydrogels have attracted interest as effective solutions to key challenges in modern ...
Yeonseo Kim, Seyeong Heo, Minhyeok Noh, Hojin Wang, Yu‐Jin Kim, Eun Sang Jung, Dae Youn Hwang, Woochan Kim, Jangho Kim, Sunho Park   +9 more
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Soilless cultivation of cherry tomato with gutter subirrigationn and reused substrate

Advances in Horticultural Science, 2015
Soilless cultivation systems in horticultural production are modern technologies that involve the supply of water and minerals through the nutrient solution and plant growth on media.
M. Capodilupo, M. Stipic, Accursio Venezia   +2 more
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Soilless system: An approach for hybrid seed production in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2022
Soilless agriculture is one of the advanced techniques to cultivate plants without soil, with minimal water and nutrients, and helps in vertical growth of agricultural technology.
K D RAJATHA, S RAJENDRA PRASAD, P S R GOBHINATH, N NETHRA, M N THIMMEGOWDA   +4 more
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A Review of the Role of Sensor in the Vertical Farms: Superiority and Prospects

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.
Sensor networks in vertical farms This study comprehensively reviews the current application status of sensors in vertical agriculture, discovers and deeply analyzes their benefits in enhancing agricultural production efficiency, ensuring the quality of agricultural products, and promoting eco‐friendly practices in vertical farms.
Yixiao Guo, Shuhan Fan, Yuqing Geng, Yuxin Liu, Fang Zhang   +4 more
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Managing the Nutraceutical and Sensorial Qualities of Pisanello, an Ancient Tomato Landrace, in Soilless Conditions

Applied Sciences
Recently, there has been significant consumer demand for traditional tomato varieties due to their favourable organoleptic qualities; however, the cultivation of these ancient varieties is becoming more restricted due to inadequate shelf life and low ...
Fatjon Cela, Basma Najar, Isabella Taglieri, Chiara Sanmartin, Giulia Carmassi, Costanza Ceccanti, Luca Incrocci, Francesca Venturi   +7 more
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Evaluation of the nutrient elements profiling of cucumber plants fertigated by three different nutrient solutions in soil and soilless culture systems [PDF]

Greenhouse Plant Production Journal
In order to assess the impact of various nutrient solutions on the nutrient content of cucumber plants, a factorial experiment was conducted with two factors: cultivation system (soil cultivation and soilless cultivation) and nutrient solution (Hoagland,
Mohammad Ali Golestani, Hossein Sharifi Azad, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan   +2 more
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Integrated Physiological and Metabolomic Analyses Reveal the Differences in the Fruit Quality of the Blueberry Cultivated in Three Soilless Substrates

Foods, 2022
With improving living standards, traditional blueberry planting modes cannot meet commercial demands, and blueberry cultivation with soilless substrate has become a popular solution in the blueberry industry.
Haiyan Yang, Yongkang Duan, Zhiwen Wei, Yaqiong Wu, Chunhong Zhang, Wenlong Wu, Lianfei Lyu, Weilin Li   +7 more
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Banglaponics: A Soilless Cultivation Technique For Tomato In Bangladesh

Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 2023
The study was carried out to develop an efficient, reproducible method to overcome the drought stress and increasing agriculture field crisis of Bangladesh. Banglaponics, a soilless cultivation technique comprised of traditional agricultural fertilizers in pond water mixed with cow urine has been used to evaluate the efficiency of tomato production ...
Masuma Khatun, null Md Mizanur Rahman, Tabibur Rahman, Sabrina Naz   +3 more
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Carbon‐based materials from renewable sources: Challenges and perspectives with a focus on green coconut

Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, Volume 101, Issue 3, Page 477-493, March 2026.
Abstract This article presents a comprehensive examination of agricultural production, biomass generation, and its transformation into biochar, with a particular emphasis on green coconut waste as a primary resource. It underscores the link between agriculture and substantial biomass output, shedding light on the ecological issues associated with solid
Yslaine Andrade de Almeida, Iara de Fatima Gimenez, Ledjane Silva Barreto, Isis Nayra Rolemberg Prudente, Hericles Campos dos Santos   +4 more
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