Ball vegetables (such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, etc.) hold an important position in the vegetable industry due to their unique morphology and diverse applications and are widely favored by both consumers and the market. However, the harv...
In this study, we tested the effects of mechanical leaf removal, insecticide application, and their interaction on leafhoppers and phytophagous and predatory mites occurring in two vineyards over three growing seasons. Leaf removal was performed in t...
There is a close relationship between stem and leaf biological characteristics of mature broccoli plants and defoliation technology. Morphological parameters such as the spread degree and diameter of cauliflower stem and leaf and the connection perfo...
Photosynthesis as a source is a significant contributor to the reproductive sink affecting cotton yield and fiber quality. Moreover, carbon assimilation from subtending leaves adds up a significant proportion to the reproductive sink. Therefore, this...
Although urban trees are proposed as comparatively economical and eco-efficient biofilters for treating atmospheric particulate matter (PM) by the temporary capture and retention of PM particles, the PM removal effect and its main mechanism still rem...
Grapevine productivity, and berry and wine flavonoid concentration, depend on the interactions of cultivar, environment, and applied cultural practices. We characterized the effects that mechanical leaf removal and irrigation treatments had on the fl...
Herbivores can negatively impact plant reproduction by altering floral traits, pollination, and fruit production. To counteract this, plants developed defense mechanisms, such as the biotic defense resulting from associations with ants. The aim of th...
It is known that early removal of basal leaves improves the exposure of cluster to direct sunlight and UV radiation, which positively influence the phenolic compounds and anthocyanin concentration of berries. This study was carried out to evaluate th...
The critical wind speed for stalk breaking is a direct and rapid method for evaluating stalk-breaking resistance. Maize lodging resistance is determined by the plant’s wind-induced stress and the stalk’s mechanical strength, yet the facto...
The effective removal of oxytetracycline hydrochloride (OTC) from the water environment is of great importance. Adsorption as a simple, stable, and cost-effective technology is regarded as an important method for removing OTC. Herein, a low-cost bioc...
Forest canopy near-infrared reflectance and mass-based canopy nitrogen concentration (canopy %N) have been shown to be positively correlated. While the mechanisms underpinning this relationship remain unresolved, the broad range of wavelengths involv...
The proposed work assesses the potential of Paulownia leaf-derived materials as sustainable adsorbents for the efficient removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solutions. Raw Paulownia leaf biomass (PL), biochar obtained by pyrolysis at 400 °C (BC), and...
Due to the phenomenon of holes and inferior seedlings in trays, it is necessary to remove and replenish unqualified seedlings. The traditional operation is labor-intensive, and the degree of mechanization is low. This paper took broccoli seedlings as...
Fusarium head blight (FHB), caused by Fusarium graminearum, occurs mainly on developing wheat seeds, which are important energy sinks. Leaf cutting (removing a portion of the energy sources) could have an effect on the damage caused by F. graminearum...
Leaves are the key organs in photosynthesis and nutrient production, and leaf counting is an important indicator of banana plant health and growth rate. However, in complex orchard environments, leaves often overlap, the background is cluttered, and...
Maize hybrid seed production is a core factor in increasing maize yield. It is the key to ensure seed purity to remove tassels from female plants. This paper analyzes the inherent connections between seed production agronomy, biomechanics, computer v...
The deposition of Posidonia oceanica leaves on the sandy beaches of the Calabrian region could be one of the most important defence mechanisms against erosion processes. The management of Posidonia oceanica leaf litter in Italy has been realised thro...
Widespread mortality of eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis [L.] Carr.) has been occurring due to the introduction of hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) (HWA), threatening millions of hectares of hemlock-dominated forests in the eastern Uni...
Selective harvesting of perilla (Perilla frutescens) leaves requires the repeated removal of mature outer leaves while preserving the central growing region, including the apical meristem and immature inner leaves, on the same plant. Conventional har...
Harmful cyanobacteria blooms and the escalating impact of cyanotoxins necessitates the effective removal of cyanobacteria from water ecosystems before they release cyanotoxins. In this study, cyanobacteria removal from water samples taken from the eu...
In the past, chemical thinning dominated in fruit orchards. This paper for the special issue outlines alternatives to chemical thinning for crop load management (CLM) and its effect on fruit size, firmness, sugar, starch, and weight, indicating ripen...
Despite the massive presence of biofilms causing aesthetic alteration to the façade of the Monza Cathedral, our team in a previous work proved that the biocolonization was not a primary damaging factor if compared to chemical-physical deterior...
This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of biochar, produced from different agricultural residues varying in lignin and cellulose content and subjected to different pyrolysis temperatures, in removing cadmium ions (Cd (II)) from an aqueous solut...
Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the genus Echinococcus. Globally, it is one of the most central helminthic diseases. Surgery remains the method of choice to remove cystic Echinococcus. Various sporicidal agents have been used to invali...
Botrytis bunch rot of grapes (BBR) causes substantial crop and wine quality issues globally. Past and present foundations for BBR control are based upon synthetic fungicides and varying forms of canopy management. Many authors regard the continued de...
The scientific problem addressed in this study is how a continuous mechanical architecture can maintain stable lettuce handling while improving treatment-medium access to irregular, overlapping leaf surfaces. We formulate this problem as a morphology...
Plant growth is inevitably affected by diseases, and one effective method of disease detection is through the observation of leaf changes. To solve the problem of disease detection in complex backgrounds, where the distinction between plant diseases...
Weedy rice is the most challenging weed species to remove in rice production. We found a novel phenotype of seedling leaves which rapidly generates necrotic spots in response to imidazolinone herbicides in weedy rice, but its influencing factors and...
Fisheries wastewater contains high levels of suspended solids and organic matter, posing significant environmental risks and necessitating effective and sustainable treatment approaches. This study aims to determine the characteristics of the neem (A...
In the last few years, trunk surgery has gained increasing attention as a method to reduce foliar symptoms typical of some of the Esca complex diseases. The technique relies on the mechanical removal of decayed wood by a chainsaw. A study on a 14-yea...
In this laboratory batch adsorption study, the raw pine tree leaf biomass solid waste adsorbent material was used for the removal of methylene blue (MB) dye from water at different physicochemical process conditions. The characteristics of adsorbents...
Vegetable fibers have inspired studies in academia and industry, because of their good characteristics appropriated for many technological applications. Sisal fibers (Agave sisalana variety), when extracted from the leaf, are wet and must be dried to...
Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. and L.M.Perry is utilized widely in traditional medicine. We have reported previously a wide array of pharmacological properties of its leaf extract, among them anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, ant...
The cell wall (CW) is critical for the accumulation of heavy metals in metal-tolerant plants. Polysaccharides, the main component of the CW, contribute significantly to the immobilization of heavy metals. However, the mechanisms of rare earth element...
Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris is the causal agent of black rot in crucifers, a plant disease with significant economic impact. Xanthomonadaceae is a large family of Gram-negative bacteria that cause symptoms by blocking water flow in plants b...
Evidence-based research had shown that elevated alkali treatment of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) compromised the mechanical properties of the fiber. In this work, PALF was subjected to differential alkali concentrations: 1, 3, 6, and 9% wt/wt to study...
Grapes are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States and can be processed into a variety of products. The grape and wine industry contributes to and impacts the U.S. agricultural economy. However, rising labor costs and global competi...
The cleaning system is a critical component of the sugarcane chopper harvester, facing challenges such as high impurity rate, elevated power consumption, and an inadequate understanding of the cleaning mechanism. This study aims to simulate the proce...
One of the activities most representative of the agricultural sector in Colombia is the production of biodegradable fique fiber. The efficiency of the defiberization process of the fique leaves is very low since a mere 4% of the total weight of the l...
Due to its advantages in specific surface area and oxygen-containing functional groups, biochar was often utilized for water pollution control. In this study, biochar was prepared from three types of wetland plants—Lotus Leaf, Arundo donax L.,...
The pathogenic plant fungus Bipolaris maydis is responsible for southern corn leaf blight (SCLB), a widespread agricultural disease that significantly reduces maize yield in various agroecological zones. The present research focuses on characterizing...
To address the needs of mechanized tomato leaf pruning, this paper presents the design of an end-effector capable of adaptive positioning at the base of the branch. This design effectively prevents infection at the cut sites of a residual branch and...
Heavy metals such as copper, often discharged from industrial processes and agricultural activities, pose significant environmental and health risks due to their toxicity, particularly in the soluble form of Cu (II). This study investigates the effec...
Interest in the wine sector focusing on no- or low-alcohol wines is growing. De-alcoholation, typically a post-fermentation process, faces restrictions in some countries and is often quite costly. Using raw materials like low-sugar grapes suitable fo...
Submerged macrophytes play a crucial role in the ecological restoration of aquatic environments, and enclosed plot planting technology is one of the economical and effective methods to establish submerged macrophyte communities in high-turbidity wate...
This study aimed to identify the efficiency of mechanical flower thinning (MFT) and its influence on apple fruit quality. In the first experiment, ‘Arisoo’ apple flowers were subjected to MFT with one hundred sixty-two (half) and three hu...
Plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) has been identified by the New Zealand dairy sector as an option for reducing nitrogen losses from grazed pastures. However, there is growing concern over its poor persistence. Reports have suggested that plantain do...
Chemical defoliation is an important management practice in cotton to facilitate mechanical harvesting and leaf removal and maintain lint quality. Recent advances in precision agriculture have enabled the development of autonomous robotic platforms w...
Improving the drought resistance of rice is of great significance for expanding the planting area and improving the stable yield of rice. In our previous work, we found that ROLLED AND ERECT LEAF1 (REL1) protein promoted enhanced tolerance to drought...
Interest in using various nanoparticle catalysts to activate H2O2 with light for organic contaminant and wastewater treatment is steadily increasing. We successfully synthesized magnetically recoverable Cu0.5Mn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles using a simple co...
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