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Effects of Continuous Cropping of Sweet Potato on the Fungal Community Structure in Rhizospheric Soil

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019
Soil microorganisms play an important role in the ecosystem, and have a certain relationship with the continuous cropping obstacles, which are common with sweet potato.
Zhiyuan Gao, Zhiyuan Gao, Meikun Han, Meikun Han, Yaya Hu, Yaya Hu, Ziqian Li, Ziqian Li, Chaofang Liu, Chaofang Liu, Xue Wang, Qing Tian, Qing Tian, Weijing Jiao, Weijing Jiao, Jianmin Hu, Jianmin Hu, Lanfu Liu, Lanfu Liu, Zhengjun Guan, Zhimin Ma, Zhimin Ma   +21 more
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Research Progress on Sex Pheromone Receptors in Insects

Insects
Insect sex pheromone receptors (PRs) are crucial for regulating mating and reproduction. In the insect olfactory perception pathway, the pheromone-binding protein (PBP) facilitates the efficient translocation of sex pheromones, enabling them to bind to ...
Henan Ju, Youmiao Li, Baolin Ou, Wanqiu Huang, Huifeng Li, Yongmei Huang, Yanqing Li, Tianyuan Chen, Jinfeng Hua   +8 more
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A soluble starch synthase I gene, IbSSI, alters the content, composition, granule size and structure of starch in transgenic sweet potato

Scientific Reports, 2017
Soluble starch synthase I (SSI) is a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of plant amylopectin. In this study, the gene named IbSSI, was cloned from sweet potato, an important starch crop. A high expression level of IbSSI was detected in the leaves and storage
Yannan Wang, Yan Li, Huan Zhang, Hong Zhai, Qingchang Liu, Shaozhen He   +5 more
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Numerical modeling of radiative heat and mass transfer for sweet potato during drying [PDF]

, 2018
In this study, a numerical model was developed to accurately describe the changes in moisture content and temperature distribution of sweet potato during infrared drying, with the consideration of shrinkage‐dependent diffusivity and evaporation phenomena.
Onwude, Daniel L., Hashim, Norhashila, Abdan, Khalina, Onwude, Daniel I., Janius, Rimfiel, Janius, Rimfiel B., Chen, Guangnan   +6 more
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Recent Advances in Sustainable Management of Cylas formicarius

Insects
Cylas formicarius is a significant quarantine pest worldwide, causing year-round outbreaks in tropical and subtropical regions. This pest is characterized by a highly cryptic nature, a high reproduction rate, and broad environmental adaptability, which ...
Youmiao Li, Henan Ju, Wanqiu Huang, Baolin Ou, Huifeng Li, Yongmei Huang, Yanqing Li, Tianyuan Chen, Xia-Lin Zheng, Jinfeng Hua   +9 more
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Culinary Chemistry as a Platform for Interfacial Materials Design

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
Culinary processes control interfaces through heating, shear, gelation, and molecular transport. This Review connects selected gastronomic examples with food‐derived nanomaterials, plasmonic sensing, anthocyanin photovoltaics, and intelligent packaging. Original agar‐based plasmonic films illustrate the proposed translation.
Josep Moreno, I. Brian Becerril‐Castro, Irene Calderon‐Gonzalez, Jaslyn Ru Ting Chen, Zhiming Wang, Alexander O. Govorov, José Manuel Romo‐Herrera, Neus Feliu, Wolfgang J. Parak, Miguel A. Correa‐Duarte, In Yee Phang, Xing Yi Ling, Ramón A. Alvarez‐Puebla   +12 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou, Eran Beeri Bamani, Joao Buzzatto, Bryan Busby, Lucas Ferrari Gerez   +4 more
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Extreme Weather Events and Consumer Food Responses

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates consumer food responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected a swath of the Southeastern U.S. in 2024. Using representative consumer survey data from six affected states, we analyze 10 distinct food responses classified into ex ante and ex post responses, and examine their associations with food insufficiency
Ahmad Zia Wahdat, Joseph Balagtas
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Study on the drop impact characteristics and impact damage mechanism of sweet potato tubers during harvest.

PLoS ONE, 2021
Collision of falling in the mechanical harvesting process of sweet potato is one of the main causes of epidermal destruction and damage to sweet potato tubers.
Guocheng Bao, Gongpu Wang, Bing Wang, Lianglong Hu, Xiaowei Xu, Haiyang Shen, Longlong Ji   +6 more
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Low Participation and Risk Reduction Potential of Supplemental Crop Insurance in the United States

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Federally subsidized crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm risk management, yet policies with the greatest share of participation only trigger indemnities after losses exceed 15%. Supplemental insurance was introduced to cover part of this deductible, but participation remains largely unchanged.
Francis Tsiboe, Hunter Biram, Amy Hagerman   +2 more
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