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Bioactive Compounds, Sugars, and Sensory Attributes of Organic and Conventionally Produced Courgette (Cucurbita pepo)

open access: yesFoods, 2021
Organic agriculture is considered one of the elements of sustainable food production and consumption, mainly due to its limited impact on the natural environment.
Klaudia Kopczyńska   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of elevated CO2 and temperature on interactions of zucchini and powdery mildew

open access: yesPhytopathologia Mediterranea, 2012
Effects of increased CO2 and temperature on powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo), were evaluated under controlled conditions.
Massimo PUGLIESE   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Selected Soil Amendments and Mulch Type on Soil Properties and Productivity in Organic Vegetable Production

open access: yesAgronomy, 2020
The potential benefits of different types of soil amendments and mulch ground covers on soil chemical and biological properties, crop development and yield, and disease and pest issues in organic vegetable production, as represented by legume (green snap
Robert P. Larkin
doaj   +1 more source

Green Zucchini Vaginal Cream: Formulation and Irritation Assessment in Rabbit [PDF]

open access: yesResearch Journal of Pharmacognosy
Background and objectives: Cucurbita pepo L. subsp. pepo (green zucchini morphotype) is rich in phytochemicals, making it a promising candidate for vaginal dryness according to Persian medicine.
Homa Hajimehdipoor*   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling

open access: yesAdvanced 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   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Annotating aspects in text and image: A new task and dataset for multimodal aspect‐based sentiment analysis

open access: yesJournal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aspect‐Based Sentiment Analysis (ABSA) has evolved from textual analysis to a multimodal paradigm, integrating visual information to capture nuanced sentiments. Despite advancements, existing Multimodal ABSA (MABSA) research remains limited in granularity, which focuses on either coarse‐level categories or named entities, neglecting fine ...
Li Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hidden Markov graphical models with state‐dependent generalized hyperbolic distributions

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Statistics, EarlyView.
Abstract In this article, we develop a novel hidden Markov graphical model to investigate time‐varying interconnectedness between different financial markets. To identify conditional correlation structures under varying market conditions and accommodate shape features embedded in financial time series, we rely upon the generalized hyperbolic family of ...
Beatrice Foroni   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drying kinetics modeling of apple and zucchini slices vacuum impregnated with anthocyanins

open access: yesCiência Rural
: The aim of this research was to study the drying kinetics of apple and zucchini slices enriched with anthocyanins and to evaluate the influence of drying temperature on the anthocyanin content of apple and zucchini snacks.
Luz Marina Zapata   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Productivity Benefits from Plastic Mulch in Vegetable Production Likely to Limit Adoption of Alternate Practices that Deliver Water Quality Benefits: An On-Farm Case Study

open access: yesHorticulturae, 2017
Intensive tillage, high fertiliser inputs, and plastic mulch on the soil surface are widely used by vegetable growers. A field investigation was carried out to quantify the impact of alternate land management and fertiliser practices designed to improve ...
Gunasekhar Nachimuthu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mitigating Microbial Contamination in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Using Ultraviolet C Irradiation: A Review

open access: yesFood Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Although fresh produce is extremely perishable and contaminated, it is essential for good health. To eliminate important foodborne pathogens, this paper investigates UV‐C irradiation as a safe, nonthermal technique. UV dose, exposure duration, and product characteristics all affect effectiveness.
Krish Rauniyar, Ruplal Choudhary
wiley   +1 more source

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