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Assessment of Sponge Gourd Luffa Aegyptical) Fiber as a Polymer Reinforcement in Concrete

, 2020
The crave for a sustainable green environment and yearning for lightweight structures in society today have prompted engineers to seek more alternative materials to reduce the negative sides of concrete structures. Often time, composite materials or fibers are incorporated into the concrete matrix to give better performance.
Ajibola Ibrahim Quadri, Oyelola Alabi
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Synergistic enhancement of mechanical and water resistance properties in snake grass/luffa cylindrica fiber composites integrated with silicon carbide additive

Polymer Composites, Volume 46, Issue 15, Page 13881-13892, 20 October 2025.
Mechanical and water absorption behaviour of hybrid composites. Abstract The growing awareness regarding environmental issues is prompting a transition from synthetic fibers to plant fiber‐reinforced composites for eco‐friendly applications across the automotive, aerospace, and marine sectors.
M. Suriya Prakash, Thulasidhas Dhilipkumar, Abdellatif M. Sadeq, Karthik V. Shankar, P Karuppusamy, Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Arun Prasad Murali, Karuppaiah Selvakumar, N. Dinesh kumar   +8 more
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Evaluation of the Strength Properties of Asphalt Concrete using Natural Fibres as Reinforcing Additives

Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, 2022
The period of maintenance and rehabilitation of asphalt concrete pavement can be increased by using fibres as reinforcement in a bituminous mix. Shredded Sisal fibre (Agave sisalana) and Sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrical) were used as reinforcements in ...
O. J. Oyedepo, E. O. Olukanni, A. Alalade, A. Amoko, G. Oluwadare, O. Ayanda   +5 more
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Sharing the past: A reciprocal approach to community‐engaged research

Visual Anthropology Review, Volume 41, Issue 2, Fall 2025.
Abstract Establishing a reciprocal working relationship with a community for research purposes is the goal of any ethically minded social scientist, yet building trust can be one of the most difficult and time‐consuming aspects of launching a project in a new location.
Kirk French
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Genetic Variability, Diversity, Heterosis and Combining Ability in Sponge Gourd [Luffa cylindrica (Roem.) L.]

International Journal of Bio-Resource and Stress Management, 2022
This experiment was conducted at Mandouri farm, Horticultural Research Station, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyala (BCKV), West Bengal, India during March, 2014 to July, 2018.
J. Suresh Kumar, M. K. Pandit
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Sustainable Cucurbit Breeding and Production in Asia Using Public–Private Partnerships by the World Vegetable Center

Agronomy, 2020
The mission of the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is research and development to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods.
Narinder P.S. Dhillon, Suwannee Laenoi, Supornpun Srimat, Somchit Pruangwitayakun, Anil Mallappa, Arvind Kapur, Kamal K. Yadav, Gopalkrishna Hegde, Roland Schafleitner, Pepijn Schreinemachers, Peter Hanson   +10 more
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Potential Management Strategies for Valorization of Waste From Fruits and Vegetables Turning Trash Into Treasure

Journal of Food Process Engineering, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT The imperative for sustainable food systems necessitates a paradigm shift towards the efficient utilization and responsible disposal of food by‐products. The inedible portions of fruits and vegetables, often constituting a substantial fraction of overall food waste, present a significant challenge and, simultaneously, a considerable ...
Rasheeda Khanam, Umesh Maskare
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Tailoring Trials of Improved Practices (TIPs) to Improve Child Feeding and Use of Indigenous Preserved Foods in Drought‐Affected Kenya: Considerations for Climate Shocks

Maternal &Child Nutrition, Volume 21, Issue 3, July 2025.
This assessment examined the use of traditional preserved foods to improve infant and young child feeding in northern Kenya's drought‐affected communities that were part of a humanitarian assistance program. The findings presented explore cultural, gender, and social norms in relation to IYCF practices and use the Trials of Improved Practices ...
Everlyn Matiri, Lacey Ramirez, Abdinasir Elmi, Joseph Gaithuma, Rachel Kavithe, Martin Waweru, Margaret Kahiga, Justine. A. Kavle   +7 more
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A Roadmap for Biomass‐Driven Development of Sustainable Phase Change Materials

ChemSusChem, Volume 18, Issue 11, June 2, 2025.
This comprehensive review advances the scientific understanding of sustainability and circularity in phase change material (PCM) fabrication by providing a strategic framework for developing composites from abundant, renewable resources. By screening biomass‐derived PCMs, carbons, and biopolymers, a roadmap is outlined for the development of ...
Alina Brzęczek‐Szafran, Magdalena Gwóźdź, Nicolas Brun, Marcin Wysokowski, Karolina Matuszek   +4 more
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Unlocking agro‐ecosystem sustainability: exploring the bottom‐up effects of microbes, plants, and insect herbivores

Integrative Zoology, Volume 20, Issue 3, Page 465-484, May 2025.
Microorganism‐released metabolites, proteins, or toxins modulate plant‐based targets to regulate physiological processes such as phytohormone and nutrition balance and stress resistance. Microbes that affect plant physiological processes regulate the visual, olfactory, and gustatory cues associated with plants to attract or repel insect herbivores and ...
Wei ZHANG, Lukasz L. STELINSKI, Amr MOHAMED, Guangmin WANG, Gianluca TETTAMANTI, Moxian CHEN, Mingsheng HONG, Ella Z. DALY, Jan BRUIN, David RENAULT, Nemat O. KEYHANI, Qi ZHAO   +11 more
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