Aimed at the problems of a high leakage rate, a high cutting injury rate, and uneven root cutting in the existing combined garlic harvesting and root-cutting technology, we researched the key technologies used in a garlic harvester for adaptive root...
Apple (Malus Mill.) is one of the most important fruits in China, and it boasts the world’s largest cultivation area and yield. It needs to be grafted onto rootstocks to maintain a variety of characteristics. China has many apple rootstock reso...
Accurate root localization and precision cutting are essential for mechanized cabbage harvesting, yet reliable linkage between perception and cutting remains difficult under field conditions. This review synthesized recent advances in cabbage root/st...
Populus spp. is an economically valuable tree worldwide, known for its adaptability, fast growth, and versatile wood, often cultivated in short-rotation plantations. Effective propagation is crucial for rapid genetic improvement and global demand for...
Syzygium kunstleri, a woody plant species, adapts to hypoxic conditions by developing new adventitious roots. Here, we investigate its morphological adaptation to long-term water level changes and the sources and pathways of O2 supplied to its advent...
Jasminum parkeri Dunn is a narrowly endemic, critically endangered woody ornamental shrub confined to sub-temperate zone of Western Himalayas, and rediscovered from its type locality after a lapse of about 100 years. In the present study, a propagati...
Swietenia macrophylla King, commonly known as Brazilian mahogany, is a high-value neotropical tree species currently threatened due to intensive logging in previous decades. Technologies aimed at clonal production are essential for this species&rsquo...
Even though it is a forest native plant, there are already several studies evaluating the small genome of Jatropha curcas L., which belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, and may be an excellent representative model for the other plants from the same f...
A study was conducted in Sierra Leone to identify cassava plants that are asymptomatic and symptomatic to cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and collect planting materials for field trial establishment; determine the prevalence of CMD caused by African cas...
The reciprocating cutterbar is evolving from a conventional harvesting mechanism into an intelligent end-effector for crop harvesting, mechanical weeding, and selective cutting. However, plant anisotropy, moisture-dependent fracture, root-soil constr...
In this study, a low-cost smart fog irrigation system is proposed to improve microclimate management during the propagation of unrooted Ficus carica L. cuttings under greenhouse conditions. The proposed system is based on Internet of Things (IoT) tec...
The spermatophyte root system is composed of a primary root that develops from an embryonically formed root meristem, and of different post-embryonic root types: lateral and adventitious roots. Adventitious roots, arising from the stem of the plants,...
To address the challenges of narrow, confined spaces in traditional closed-canopy orchards, where complex terrain between and within rows hinders the operation of large and medium-sized mowers. A self-propelled intra-plant obstacle-avoiding oscillati...
To address technical challenges such as equipment clogging and tuber damage during the mechanized harvesting of Xiangsha taro, this study designed a high-speed sliding-cutting device and conducted preliminary field performance evaluations. Based on t...
Several Prunus species are among the most important cultivated stone fruits in the Mediterranean region, and there is an urgent need to obtain rootstocks with specific adaptations to challenging environmental conditions. The development of adventitio...
Innovation in plant-breeding technology relies on precise, targeted genetic manipulation, which depends on the efficient delivery of genetic elements and robust plant cell regeneration systems. Agrobacterium tumefaciens, a traditional medium for gene...
To address the limitations of current cabbage harvesters in China, which are often designed for a single variety and lack adaptability to different cabbage varieties, we developed an electric side-mounted cabbage harvester suitable for field operatio...
The aim of this study was to assess adaptation and bonding to root canal dentin of discontinuous (short) glass fiber-reinforced composite to intra-radicular dentin (DSGFRC). Methods: Seventy virgin human teeth were extracted and then endodontically t...
Functional characteristics reflect plant strategies and adaptability to the changing environment. Determining the dynamics of these characteristics after harvesting would improve the understanding of forest response strategies. Strip clearcutting (SC...
Sesuvium portulacastrum L., a member of the family Aizoaceae, is an important coastal halophyte. Due to its adaptability to salinity and heavy metals, S. portulacastrum has now been widely used for the phytoremediation of saline soils and wastewater...
Consistent laser cutting quality is one of the problems associated with the nonlinearity of relationships between process parameters and output responses. This problem acquires particular importance when it comes to cutting advanced nanocomposites, w...
The forecasting of high-water-cut oil well production faces challenges of strong nonlinearity and nonstationarity due to reservoir heterogeneity and multiscale dynamic characteristics. This study proposes a hybrid CEEMDAN-SR-BiLSTM framework based on...
The aim of this study was to identify patterns of morphological adjustments associated with the Dickson Quality Index (DQI) in Theobroma cacao L. genotypes subjected to water deficit (WD), as a criterion for the pre-selection of drought-tolerant geno...
Apple represents one of the most economically significant fruit crops worldwide, and the performance of its scion is largely determined by the physiological and genetic characteristics of the rootstock. Despite their superior ecological adaptability...
WUSCHEL-related homeobox plays important roles in diverse biological processes, such as plant growth and development, hormonal homeostasis, and abiotic stress adaptation. Lycium barbarum (goji berry) is a model species for studying regeneration in wo...
In the context of climate change and the increasing ecological importance of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) in European forests, sustainable regeneration strategies are essential for ensuring long-term forest resilience. This study investigates h...
Hippophae rhamnoides L. (sea buckthorn) is a key multipurpose shrub of Eurasia valued for its ecological resilience, nutritional properties, and economic importance. This study examines the regenerative capacity, cold tolerance, productivity, and veg...
Tool wear monitoring is crucial for optimizing cutting performance, reducing costs, and improving production efficiency. Existing tool wear prediction models usually design integrated models based on a convolutional neural network (CNN) and recurrent...
Modern agricultural production faces challenges, caused by soil degradation, declining natural fertility, and a lack of organic matter and productive moisture in the arable layer, which is especially relevant in the context of global climate change a...
This study comprehensively explored the micropropagation and rooting capabilities of four distinct lavender genotypes, utilizing culture media with and without 2 g/L of activated charcoal. A systematic examination of varying concentrations of BAP for...
This study investigates the diversity and distribution of root endophyte fungi and bacteria across Festuca and Lolium grasses, including open-grassland and forest species. The species examined include perennials such as Festuca arundinacea, F. g...
The atmospheric water vapor is commonly monitored from ground Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) measurements, by retrieving the tropospheric delay under the Zenith Wet Delay (ZWD) component, linked to the water vapor content in the atmosphere...
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can support sustainable crop production, but their role in Proteaceae remains poorly understood because many members of this family are considered non-mycorrhizal. This study assessed the mycorrhizal status, AMF tax...
Spectrum prediction is essential for cognitive radio, enabling dynamic management and enhanced utilization, particularly in multi-band environments. Yet, its complex spatiotemporal nature and non-stationarity pose significant challenges for achieving...
In order to elucidate the salt tolerance mechanism of Populus talassica × Populus euphratica, the growth, physiology and anatomical characteristics of P. talassica × P. euphratica were studied under different concentrations of NaCl-stress...
Informal settlements i.e., slums emerge from the interplay of multidimensional factors related to urbanization and sustainability. While the contribution of urban factors is well understood, the role of external drivers, such as uncontrolled migratio...
This study aimed to investigate the response of Populus nigra L. × Populus maximowiczii to the addition of selected metals in soil. Rooted cuttings were planted in pots containing soil enriched with equimolar concentrations of Pb, Zn, Al, Ni, a...
Bougainvillea, an evergreen climbing shrub of the Nyctaginaceae family, holds significant ornamental, economic, and medicinal value. Bougainvillea glabra ‘New River’ is widely used in landscapes due to its strong adaptability to the envir...
High-quality playing surfaces enhance player experience and safety while serving as an appealing setting for spectators. Natural turfgrass provides optimal conditions at the beginning of the playing season but faces challenges under increasing field...
Gel-based membranes, a fusion of polymer networks and liquid components, have emerged as versatile tools in a variety of technological domains thanks to their unique structural and functional attributes. Historically rooted in basic filtration tasks,...
Extremes in soil mineral supply alter the metallome of seeds much less than that of their herbage. The underlying mechanisms of mineral homeostasis and the “puzzle of seed filling” are not yet understood. Field crops of wheat, rye, pea, and the mushr...
Due to their large scale, long duration, complex geological conditions, and multiple stakeholders, water conservancy engineering projects are subject to diverse, interrelated, and uncertain risk factors that affect the construction timeline. Traditio...
Inoculation of plants with fungi has been shown to increase yields by improving germination, seedling vigor, plant growth, root morphogenesis, photosynthesis, and flowering through direct or indirect mechanisms. These mechanisms include solubilizatio...
Hibiscus moscheutos L. ‘Berry Awesome’ is a complex hybrid of the new Proven Winners Summerific series of varieties with highly ornamental characteristics. Micropropagation of highly ornamental varieties is important for mass production o...
Green forage maize harvesters face challenges such as high soil humidity and soft soil in the field, mismatched working parameters, and poor reliability and adaptability. These challenges often result in header blockage, significant harvest loss, and...
The wind–sand climate prevalent in the central and western regions of Inner Mongolia results in significant damage to wind turbine blade coatings due to sand erosion. This not only leads to a decline in power generation but also poses safety ri...
Cymbidium erythrostylum Rolfe is one of the most beautiful species of the genus cymbidium which is used as a cut flower or indoor plant. However, it was registered as a rare species even in its original habitat. This study was carried out to develop...
The frozen food industry faces growing pressure for sustainability, requiring significant reductions in energy consumption and environmental impact. A critical, yet often overlooked, challenge is the temperature differential between production equipm...
Plants constantly encounter a wide range of biotic and abiotic stresses that adversely affect their growth, development, and productivity. Phytohormones such as abscisic acid, jasmonic acid, salicylic acid, and ethylene serve as crucial regulators, i...
Earthquakes are unpreventable natural disasters that result in many casualties and economic losses in the regions where they occur. Earthquake prediction and seismic risk assessments are essential in minimising these losses. Due to the complex nature...
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