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Influence of Spacing on Growth and Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Varieties Under Rainfed in the Guinea Savannah Zone of Ghana

open access: yesAdvances in Agriculture
Conclusion: The variety Kirk-house recorded relatively better growth and yield parameters as compared to the varieties Padi-tuya and Wan-kai. The 30 cm × 20 cm spacing produced comparatively better grain yield and yield components than the planting ...
Alhassan Bawa, Shaltut Habib
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Advances in Stimuli‐Responsive Organic Materials and Polymers toward Intelligent CO2 Capture

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of the relationship between different stimuli and stimuli‐responsive organic materials and polymers for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture. Main stimuli include redox, pH, magnetism, temperature, light, and pressure. Furthermore, multi‐responsive materials, due to their high adaptability and scalability in complex environments, are ...
Jian Zhou   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microneedle‐Based Biofertilizer Delivery Improves Plant Growth Through Microbiome Engineering

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This figure shows how microneedles are used to deliver biofertilizers to enhance plant growth through microbial migration, metabolic reprogramming, and changes in plant endogenous microbiome. Abstract This study presents a microneedle‐based system for the delivery of rhizospheric biofertilizers into plant tissues to enhance growth.
Zhicheng Le   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biobased Bionic Spider Silk via Electrostatic Complexation for Simultaneously Harvesting Atmospheric Water and Triboelectric Energy

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based bionic spider silk and spider web are first prepared using polyelectrolyte complexation technique for the simultaneous harvesting of water and triboelectric energy. The advantage of this process lies on entirely bio‐based materials, fully green water‐processable procedures, extremely high production rate (99.36%), excellent fog harvesting ...
Qin Chen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Institutional Environments for Certified Organic Agriculture: Enabling Development, Smallholders Livelihood and Public Goods for Southern Environments? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This paper presents the case for research on institutional environments for organically certified agriculture in developing countries. Observing that some analyses hold Southern organic agriculture as pro-poor and perhaps also more energy efficient than ...
Egelyng, Henrik
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Alteration of Nitrogen Fertilizer Forms Optimizes Nitrogen Balance in Drip-Irrigated Winter Wheat Systems of Northern China by Reducing Gaseous Nitrogen Losses

open access: yesAgriculture
Winter wheat covers approximately 2.21 × 108 ha globally, making it the most widely cultivated cereal crop in the world. In recent years, integrated water and fertilizer management has significantly improved winter wheat yield and nitrogen use efficiency;
Ruixuan Hao   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advanced Oral Delivery Systems for Nutraceuticals

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Emerging delivery technologies are explored to overcome barriers to oral nutraceutical absorption. Traditional carriers are compared with novel platforms including biodegradable polymers, MOFs, MPNs, and 3D printing. These systems enhance bioavailability, control release, and enable personalized nutrition.
Xin Yang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Household Level Financial Incentives to Adoption of Conservation Agricultural Technologies in Africa [PDF]

open access: yes
Although several studies have been conducted to determine the viability of conservation agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, almost all such studies are fragmented – often country specific – and with undue emphasis on output effects. However, assessment of
Donovan, Cynthia   +2 more
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Information and knowledge to promote Indian Ocean biodiversity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The web portal for Indian Ocean agriculture and biodiversity: www.agriculture-biodiversity-io.org The islands of the Indian Ocean are home to a unique and remarkable biodiversity.
Della Mussia, Sophie
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