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Comparative Factors Influencing Patterns of Participation in Cassava Value Chain Activities Amongst Smallholder Processors in Kwara and Kogi State, Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies
Despite the high production of cassava in the two States, studies on processors value chain activities of cassava remain inadequate. This study ascertains comparative factors influencing patterns of participation in cassava value chain activities amongst
Eliza Aderonke Adedoyin, David Ahmed Adamu, Isaac Tunde Oyebamiji, Deborah Adedoyin Olabode, Olugbenga Agbana, Chiwendu Vivian Ohaeri   +5 more
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The Effect of Water Storage on the Bending Properties of Esthetic, Fiber-Reinforced Composite Orthodontic Archwires [PDF]

, 2013
Objective: To study the effect of water storage on the bending properties of fiber-reinforced composite archwires and compare it to nickel-titanium (NiTi), stainless steel (SS), and beta-titanium archwires.
Ballard, Richard W., Berzins, David W., Chang, Ju-Han, Pruszynski, Jessica E.   +3 more
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Smart Postharvest Management: Leveraging AI for Reduced Food Loss, Waste, and Improved Quality [PDF]

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies
Food loss continues to be a major global challenge that impacts environmental sustainability, economic stability and food security. An inventive strategy for lowering food loss across the supply chain is AI-driven monitoring.
Blessing Iyanuoluwa Adediran, Akudo Francilia Onyegbula, Stephen Olufemi Oyeyipo, Tawakalitu Ahmed, Titilope Abosede Fashanu, Damilola Olubunmi Ariyo   +5 more
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Intercepted Silvanidae [Insecta: Coleoptera] From The International Falls, MN [USA] Port-Of-Entry [PDF]

, 2018
Silvanidae species recorded in association with imported commodities, at United States ports-of-entry, have not been comprehensively studied. The present study examines the species of beetles of the family Silvanidae intercepted during agricultural ...
Ouellette, Gary D.
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The Multifaceted Value of Herbs and Spices: Enhancing Health, Food Quality, and Economic Viability [PDF]

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies
Herbs and spices have long been valued for their culinary and medicinal properties, transitioning from humble, low-cost plant parts to highly prized commodities such as gold and jewels.
Ahmed Tawakalitu, Onyegbula Akudo Francilia, Lawal Israel Oluwasanmi, Adole Ekedegwa Benedict, Oyeyipo Stephen Olufemi, Adediran Blessing Iyanuoluwa, Ariyo Damilola Olubunmi   +6 more
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Effect of heat treatments on the drying behaviour, moisture content and oil yield of Balanite aegyptiaca Kernels

Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2020
The influence of different heat treatments, including oven drying at 40, 50, 60 and 70 °C for 60, 120 and 180 minutes at each temperature, roasting, boiling for 5, 10, and 15 minutes, sun and solar drying for 480 and 720 minutes, on the drying behaviour,
GRACE IGBELE ABEL, ADEBAYO OJO ADEBIYI, FOLINE FOLORUNSHO OLAYEMI, PATRICIA ONOGHOETO PESSU   +3 more
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Phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Diodia sarmentosa swartz leaves

Mongolian Journal of Chemistry, 2020
This research studied proximate, phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Diodia sarmentosa leaves. The ethanol and aqueous extracts of the leaves significantly inhibited 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPHo) radical formation with IC50 values of 10 ...
Okoroafor Henry Chinedu, Awagu Fidelis Emenike, Azeke Ehijie Augusta   +2 more
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Stability of commercial phytase sources under different environmental conditions [PDF]

, 2016
Citation: De Jong, J. A., DeRouchey, J. M., Tokach, M. D., Dritz, S. S., Goodband, R. D., Woodworth, J. C., . . . Stark, C. R. (2016). Stability of commercial phytase sources under different environmental conditions.
De Jong, J. A., DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S., Goodband, Robert D., Jones, Cassandra K., Stark, Charles R., Tokach, Michael D., Woodworth, Jason C.   +7 more
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Efficacy of Beeswax and Essential Oil Coatings on Preserving Quality and Extending Shelf Life of Unripe Mangoes (Mangifera indica)

UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research
This study evaluated the performance of Mangifera indica fruits coated with beeswax admixed with some essential oils including cinnamon, lavender and clove oil.
Ayangbemi T Busola, Ogungbemi Kunle, Adeniyi M Boluwaji, Alejo O Ayokunle, Popoola T Samuel, Solomon-Ibuwunwa M Oluwakemi   +5 more
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Comparative Study of the Drying Rate, Drying Kinetics and Sensory Evaluation of Mango Chips Using a Cabinet Tray Dryer and a Solar Dryer

Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology
The need to reduce post-harvest losses, coupled with the increasing demand for dried fruits especially mango chips, necessitates the development and evaluation of efficient drying technologies.
Taiwo Oluwatoyin Ajao, Mariam Bukola AREMU, Omoniyi Samuel Oyewole, Mariam Abiola RAJI, Omowunmi Olasunmbo ABEL, M. K. Abdulbaki, Olubukola A. Ogundare, Samuel Taiwo Popoola, Oluwatosin Abigael Ojo, Victoria O. Asaoye   +9 more
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