Thermographic non-destructive evaluation for natural fiber-reinforced composite laminates [PDF]
Natural fibers, including mineral and plant fibers, are increasingly used for polymer composite materials due to their low environmental impact. In this paper, thermographic non-destructive inspection techniques were used to evaluate and characterize ...
Avdelidis, Nicolas P.+7 more
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Abstract The efficient use of lignocellulosic biomass for the production of advanced fuels and bio‐based materials has become increasingly relevant. In the EU, regulatory developments are stimulating the mobilization and production of bio‐based chemicals / materials and biofuels from lignocellulosic biomass.
Ivan Vera+4 more
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Cell phone app to optimize irrigation cycles for US crops
Evaporation losses can be reduced by adapting a scheduled irrigation time and finding the right irrigation cycle. The study presents all steps to develop a smart phone app that predicts the optimal irrigation timing for the incoming 15 days on a sample of 80 crops in any location in the United States using a soil water balance approach with data ...
Daniel Simonet, Raafat Alnaizy
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Performance of CP Sugarcane Cultivars Grown in Different Locations in Florida
SS-AGR-285, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert A. Gilbert, James M. Shine, Jr., and Ronald W. Rice, is part of the Sugarcane Handbook. It reports the results of a series of experiments that were designed to compare and contrast relative sugarcane ...
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The O-carbamoyl-transferase albis is responsible for the modification of albicidin [PDF]
Albicidin is a potent antibiotic and phytotoxin produced by the sugarcane pathogenic bacterium Xanthomonas albilineans which targets the plant and bacterial DNA gyrase.[1] The infection occurs through the xylem vessels of the plants where the pathogen ...
Arasté, Julie+10 more
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Determination of Physical and Mechanical properties of Sugarcane Single-Bud Billet [PDF]
Determining the physical and mechanical properties of sugarcane single-bud billets is a critical step in the mechanical structure design of a sugarcane planter. In this study, the TaiTang F66 cultivar sugarcane samples are analyzed. The moisture content of the billets is found to range from 63.78% to 77.72%, and the average density is 244.67 kg/m3. The
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Enhancing Phosphorus Uptake in Sugarcane: A Critical Evaluation of Humic Acid and Phosphorus Fertilizers Effectiveness [PDF]
Our research conducted in an area characterized by alkaline, lime-abundant soils investigated the potential of utilizing phosphorus fertilizer and humic acid to enhance phosphorus absorption in sugarcane crops. The results indicated that the application of phosphorus fertilizer significantly increased the total and bioavailable phosphorus in the ...
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Soils and soil conditions of the Amatikulu project [KZN, South Africa] [PDF]
This report describes a soil study which was carried out in the framework of SASRI project 06TT01, "Best management practices for small-scale sugarcane growers in the Amatikulu catchment (Zululand) including alternative crops" The soil study was carried ...
Brouwers, Marinus, Van den Berg, M.
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Heavy metal content of vegetables irrigated with mixtures of wastewater and sewage sludge in Zimbabwe: Implications for human health [PDF]
There is growing public concern in Zimbabwe over the illegal cultivation of vegetables on soils amended with sewage sludge or irrigated with admixtures of sewage and sewage sludge. Excessive accumulation of heavy metals in agricultural soils may not only
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Fungal inoculation effect on post-harvest sugarcane residue decomposition under field conditions [PDF]
Fungal inoculation effect on post-harvest sugarcane residue (SCR) decomposition in field conditions was studied. In vitro interaction between selected fungi was determined by direct confrontation.
Amoroso, Maria Julia del R.+4 more
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