Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
- Keyword
-
- Date palm (6)
- Antioxidants (5)
- Abiotic stress tolerance (4)
- Aquaponics (4)
- Climate change (4)
-
- Food security (4)
- UV-B radiation (4)
- Abiotic stress (3)
- Antioxidant activity (3)
- Crop residues (3)
- Moringa peregrina (3)
- Morphology (3)
- Phoenix dactylifera (3)
- Agriculture (2)
- Antibiotics (2)
- Antioxidant (2)
- Antioxidant enzymes. (2)
- Antioxidant properties (2)
- Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (2)
- Biochar (2)
- Biochemical and mineral nutrients. (2)
- Bioreactors (2)
- Boilers (2)
- Calligonum crinitum (2)
- Chemical composition. (2)
- Color preservation (2)
- Cucumber (2)
- Date Palm (2)
- Date fruits (2)
- Degraded date pits (2)
- Publication Year
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 30 of 83
Full-Text Articles in Agriculture
Fracture Performance Of Fdm Printed Pla And Petg: Role Of Infill Geometry And Layer Height, Abdulla Ahmed Aldhaheri
Fracture Performance Of Fdm Printed Pla And Petg: Role Of Infill Geometry And Layer Height, Abdulla Ahmed Aldhaheri
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
This Additive Manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized modern design and manufacturing by enabling layer-by-layer fabrication directly from 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models. This approach enhances material efficiency, reduces waste, and allows the production of complex geometries. Among various AM methods, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is one of the most widely used techniques. In FDM, thermoplastic filament is heated and extruded through a nozzle to build components layer by layer. Several process parameters significantly influence the structural integrity, mechanical properties, and overall performance of FDM-fabricated parts. Recent research has increasingly focused on understanding the fracture behavior of commonly used materials such as …
تأثير ارتفاع ثاني أكسید الكربون ، و الأشعة فوق البنفسجیة - ب، و ارتفاع درجة الحرارة على الكینوا, Mohamed Yousif
تأثير ارتفاع ثاني أكسید الكربون ، و الأشعة فوق البنفسجیة - ب، و ارتفاع درجة الحرارة على الكینوا, Mohamed Yousif
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
This is an experimental study that focuses on the present status of three factors that shape the current world global climate, and how it affects future agriculture, The study gives an insight on how effective are elevated CO₂, high UV-B irradiation and rising temperature on forage after 50 years’ time, keeping in mind the growing population and the increasing demand for proteins, it focuses on Chenopodium Quinoa, A C3 plant that is highly nutritious and known for its ability to tolerate high temperature, high salt concentration, and drought. Recently it got more focus and is cultivated in many places all …
Effect Of Abiotic Stress On Uae Native Acacia Plants: Salinity, Drought, Uv-B, Co₂, And Temperature Under Open Top Chamber (Otc), Fatima Nasser Alkaabi
Effect Of Abiotic Stress On Uae Native Acacia Plants: Salinity, Drought, Uv-B, Co₂, And Temperature Under Open Top Chamber (Otc), Fatima Nasser Alkaabi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
The presence of abiotic stressors such as salinity, water shortage, hot weather, increase in atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide and increase in UV-B radiations are major limiting factors to plant growth and survival, especially in desert and semi-desert conditions. These environmental limitations increase the exposure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the lack of freshwater, extensive soil salinization, and rapid effects of climate change. As a result, the discovery of native plant species that can survive under various abiotic stress salinity and drought levels is the key to establishing the sustainable, ecologically adaptive landscaping and the successful ecological rehabilitation …
Impact Of Different Light Emitting Diodes (Leds) Treatments On The Quality And Bioactive Compounds Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Fruit During Cold, Imad Eldin Abbas Yousif
Impact Of Different Light Emitting Diodes (Leds) Treatments On The Quality And Bioactive Compounds Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Fruit During Cold, Imad Eldin Abbas Yousif
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Extending postharvest quality and maintaining the nutritional value of cucumber fruit requires specific storage conditions to postpone senescence and enhance marketability. The postharvest lightening environment is a main factor that influences quality preservation for harvested biomass. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different light emitting diodes (LEDs) spectra (green, red, blue, and white LEDs) alone or in combination with 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on postharvest quality and bioactive compounds of cucumberfruit during cold storage. For 16 days at 5°C, fruits were either exposed to white, red, blue, or green LEDs or left in the dark (control). For …
Effects Of Led Light Spectra And 1-Mcp On Postharvest Quality And Bioactive Compounds Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) During Cold Storage, Imad Eldin Abbas Yousif
Effects Of Led Light Spectra And 1-Mcp On Postharvest Quality And Bioactive Compounds Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) During Cold Storage, Imad Eldin Abbas Yousif
Theses
Extending postharvest quality and maintaining the nutritional value of cucumber fruit requires specific storage conditions to postpone senescence and enhance marketability. The postharvest lighting environment is a main factor that influences quality preservation for harvested biomass. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different light emitting diodes (LED) spectra (green, red, blue, and white LED) alone or in combination with 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on postharvest quality and bioactive compounds of cucumber fruit during cold storage for 16 days at 5°C, the control fruit were left in the dark. For combined treatment, the fruits were exposed to 1-MCP …
Synthesis, Characterization And Field Application Of Date Palm Biochar, Raed Sameeh Raja Hussain
Synthesis, Characterization And Field Application Of Date Palm Biochar, Raed Sameeh Raja Hussain
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Date palm cultivation generates large quantities of lignocellulosic residues as a part of orchard management and regular pruning activities. Total date palm biomass produced in the UAE has been estimated at around 1.2 million tons per year. These residues are usually burned or disposed of in open areas or used in compost pits which in turn create waste management and environmental issues. This study investigated the conversion of date palm fronds into biochar and evaluated the feasibility of using it as a soil amendment for arid and saline agricultural systems. Biochar was produced using a locally fabricated double canister pyrolysis …
Impact Of Climate Change Factors On Physiological And Biochemical Alterations In Some Uae Native Plants, Khalfan Mohammed Alnaqbi
Impact Of Climate Change Factors On Physiological And Biochemical Alterations In Some Uae Native Plants, Khalfan Mohammed Alnaqbi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
The worldwide effects of climate change on ecosystems are glaring because rising environmental stresses from UV radiation and elevated CO₂ and temperature variations make it difficult for plants to grow and sustain productivity. In this study, we compared how these four species, i.e., Calligonum crinitum, Juncus rigidus, Pulicaria glutinosa, and Senna artemisioides, respond to UV radiation exposure alongside elevated CO₂ levels and their combined effect. These species were selected due to their ecological importance and resilience to extreme desert conditions. The study focused on key morphological and physiological responses, including plant height, fresh and dry weight, chlorophyll content, and other …
Study The Effect Of Climate Change On Barley Crop (Hordeum Vulgare L.) And Improving Its Productivity Through Municipal Treated Wastewater Utilization, Wasef A. Alzayadneh
Study The Effect Of Climate Change On Barley Crop (Hordeum Vulgare L.) And Improving Its Productivity Through Municipal Treated Wastewater Utilization, Wasef A. Alzayadneh
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Climate change presents a complex risk to crop productivity, with elevated temperatures, rising CO2 and UV-B enhancement profoundly impacting growth. Although the effects of individual stressors are well-documented, limited information is available regarding the combined effects of variables such as elevated CO₂ (eCO2), UV-B radiation, and elevated temperature (eT). This knowledge gap is especially critical for major cereal crops such as barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), which ranks fourth in global production and serves as a valuable source of forage for livestock. However, traditional forage production is unsustainable in arid regions, where water shortage and extreme weather conditions are present, as …
Field Evaluation Of Date Palm Biochar With Chickpea As Model Crop, Shamsa Alketbi
Field Evaluation Of Date Palm Biochar With Chickpea As Model Crop, Shamsa Alketbi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Arid and semi-arid regions are continuously threatened by soil degradation, high salinity, low organic matter, water scarcity which necessitate soil amendments to ensure sustainability and food security. This study measures the potential of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) frond derived biochar, applied alone and in combination with compost, to overall improve the soil properties, physiological, biochemical performance and the crop productivity of chickpea grown under desert field conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Through controlled pyrolysis the biochar was produced and its physicochemical, elemental properties were characterized. Field experiments commenced with randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four treatments: …
Effect Of Microbial Inoculation On Phosphate And Nitrogen Uptake From Dry Soil By Two Grasses With Different Nutrient Acquisition Strategies, Reem Hamdan Alkaabi
Effect Of Microbial Inoculation On Phosphate And Nitrogen Uptake From Dry Soil By Two Grasses With Different Nutrient Acquisition Strategies, Reem Hamdan Alkaabi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Organic matter and other sources of plant nutritional elements typically enter the soil from its surface, resulting in topsoil having the highest microbial activity, concentration of nutritional elements, and rooting densities. In agricultural systems of the UAE, high ambient temperature triggers rapid evaporation and causes the topsoil to dry. Nutrient uptake from dry soil is very challenging for plants, and topsoil dryness can have a negative impact on plant performance.
Beneficial soil microorganisms mediate plant growth by inducing tolerance against abiotic stresses. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi extend a large network of hyphae that helps the plants to acquire water and …
Nutritional Status And Endomycorrhizal Root Colonization Of Various Fruit Tree Species Grown In The Open Field In Al Ain, Uae, Mariam Mohammed Alhebsi
Nutritional Status And Endomycorrhizal Root Colonization Of Various Fruit Tree Species Grown In The Open Field In Al Ain, Uae, Mariam Mohammed Alhebsi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Domestic cultivation of fruits can greatly contribute to food security and supply of residents with healthy but highly perishable products. However, in the area of Al Ain, the cultivation of dicotyledonous fruit trees at the commercial scale is relatively uncommon, due to risks associated with the impact of the harsh environmental conditions on plant performance. The present study aimed at investigating to which extent mineral nutrient deficiency is responsible for the poor performance of fruit trees during the warm summer season. A five year old fruit tree plantation at the UAEU Research Farm in Al Foah served as study site. …
Ghaf Microgreen: A Novel Funvtional Food With Improved Nutritional Content Using Nanoparticles-Seed Priming, Hamda Ahmed Alhindaassi
Ghaf Microgreen: A Novel Funvtional Food With Improved Nutritional Content Using Nanoparticles-Seed Priming, Hamda Ahmed Alhindaassi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Providing enough food for a growing global population is not only a significant issue for the future but also millions of people worldwide suffer from hidden hunger. Microgreens are renowned for their dense nutrient profile, and higher vitamin levels, minerals, and antioxidants than mature plants. Despite the burgeoning interest in microgreens, the availability of diverse and locally relevant varieties remains limited in many regions, including the UAE. This gap in the availability of indigenous microgreens presents an opportunity to explore alternative sources of nutritious greens tailored to the local environment. Among the indigenous flora of the UAE, the Ghaf (Prosopis …
Evaluating The Effects Of Co₂ And Uv-B On Sporobolus Virginicus (L.) Kunth Growth Under Open Top Chamber: A Comparison Of Silicon Nanoparticle-Treated And Untreated Plants, Suhaila Humaid Ablooshi
Evaluating The Effects Of Co₂ And Uv-B On Sporobolus Virginicus (L.) Kunth Growth Under Open Top Chamber: A Comparison Of Silicon Nanoparticle-Treated And Untreated Plants, Suhaila Humaid Ablooshi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
This study looked at how silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs; 50 mg/L) affected the growth and health of Sporobolus virginicus in four different environments: normal conditions, high CO₂, UV-B radiation, and a mix of high CO₂ and UV-B. Plants treated with SiNPs showed much better growth, with more biomass, larger leaves, and better root development, regardless of what stress condition they faced (Ahmad et al., 2024). Additionally, SiNPs improved photosynthetic efficiency, as evidenced by increased levels of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids. SiNP application also reduced oxidative stress by lowering malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms through the elevated …
Electrospun Membranes From Bio-Renewable Poly (Ethylene Furanoate)/Poly (Ethylene Teraphthalate) (Pef/Pet) Blend For Emulsification Application, Aya Sayed Ali
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
This thesis focuses on manufacturing electrospun fibrous membranes from a blend of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and poly (ethylene furanoate) (PEF) and using in premix emulsification. PEF, which is a 100% bio renewable polymer being blended with synthetic PET for membrane fabrication contributes towards sustainability in the production of food and pharmaceutical emulsions. The primary objective of this research is to optimize the fabrication conditions of PET/PEF porous membranes, characterize their properties, and evaluate their performance in emulsification. This study compares PET/PEF blend membrane with individual PET and PEF electro-spun membranes, demonstrating that the PET/PEF blend membrane exhibits superior thermal …
Evaluating The Effects Of Co₂ And Uv-B On Sporobolus Virginicus (L.) Kunth Growth Under Open Top Chamber: A Comparison Of Silicon Nanoparticle-Treated And Untreated Plants, Suhaila Humaid Ablooshi
Evaluating The Effects Of Co₂ And Uv-B On Sporobolus Virginicus (L.) Kunth Growth Under Open Top Chamber: A Comparison Of Silicon Nanoparticle-Treated And Untreated Plants, Suhaila Humaid Ablooshi
Theses
The study focused at how silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs; 50 mg/L) affected the growth, photosynthetic efficiency, and biochemical responses of the salt-tolerant halophyte Sporobolus virginicus in four different environments. They are control, high CO₂, UV-B radiation, and a mix of high CO₂ and UV-B. Plants that were treated with SiNPs showed big changes in their shape, such as more biomass, bigger leaf area, and better root systems in all conditions. The use of combined stress treatments caused a big increase in the levels of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, and carotenoids. As a result, that the plants were better at …
Responsiveness Of Desert Plant Dehydrin Genes In The Alleviation Of Abiotic Stresses, Mughair Abdul Aziz
Responsiveness Of Desert Plant Dehydrin Genes In The Alleviation Of Abiotic Stresses, Mughair Abdul Aziz
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Dehydrins (DHNs) are hydrophilic, glycine-rich proteins that accumulate in vegetative tissues of plants in response to abiotic stress and during the late stages of seed maturation. In desert plants, these proteins likely contribute to their specialized adaptation under extreme environmental conditions. To examine the genetic mechanisms underlying DHN associated abiotic stress tolerance in desert plants, this study aimed to isolate them and investigate the architectural features and functional mechanisms related to them. It involved cloning of full-length cDNA sequences of DHN encoding genes, PcDHN1, CcDHN1, PdDHN1, and PdDHN2, from three desert plants Prosopis cineraria, Citrulus colocynthis, and Phoenix datcylifera, followed …
Evaluation Of Field Grown Grapevine Grafts For Drought Tolerance Under Water Deficit Irrigation In The Arid Regions Of Uae, Sonu Krishankumar
Evaluation Of Field Grown Grapevine Grafts For Drought Tolerance Under Water Deficit Irrigation In The Arid Regions Of Uae, Sonu Krishankumar
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Grapevines, among the most commercially significant fruit crops, are valued for their use in table grapes, raisins, and winemaking but are highly vulnerable to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and salinity. This study investigated the morphological, physiological, biochemical, and transcriptomic responses of grafted grapevines to drought stress, emphasizing rootstock-scion interactions. Grafting experiments were conducted with three rootstocks (Ramsey, RU140, and Paulsen) and table grape varieties (Thomson Seedless, Crimson Seedless, and Flame Seedless), with five combinations as Flame seedless × Ramsey (V1), Thompson seedless × Ramsey (V2), Crimson seedless × R110 (V3), Crimson seedless × Ramsey (V4) and Thompson seedless …
Test Of Strategies For Production And Harvest Of Edible Roots From Hydroponic Plants, Mariam Yaslem Albreiki
Test Of Strategies For Production And Harvest Of Edible Roots From Hydroponic Plants, Mariam Yaslem Albreiki
Theses
Hydroponic plant cultivation is becoming increasingly popular in the UAE, especially for leafy greens and fruit vegetables. By the end of the growing cycle, the roots of hydroponic plants are usually treated as crop residues, even though roots of several species are potentially edible and could be processed into food or nutraceuticals. Root crops like sweet potato or carrot might even be grown in hydroponic systems for the primary purpose of producing edible fibrous or tuberous roots. However, the use of hydroponic systems for the production of root biomass is not yet common, and most farmers strive to produce plants …
Comparison The Impact Of Co2 And Uvb On Moringa Peregrina And Moringa Oleifera Growth Under Open Top Chamber, Omar Alshehhi
Comparison The Impact Of Co2 And Uvb On Moringa Peregrina And Moringa Oleifera Growth Under Open Top Chamber, Omar Alshehhi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Climate change has caused a tremendous impact on ecosystems, with an apparent connection between farming methods and environmental changes. Climate change has a substantial effect on both abiotic factors and biotic issues affecting crop plants. The increasing number of abiotic stresses has highlighted the impact of global warming on plant productivity. This study compared and evaluated the abiotic stress resistance of two Moringa species (Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina) against UV radiation, increased CO₂ levels, and their combined effects. The evaluation mainly focused on key morphological features, including plant height (cm) and fresh and dry weights, to assess the species …
Evaluation Of Opportunities For The Cultivation Of Heterotrophic Plant Root Organ Cultures As Food: Optimization Of Culture Conditions And Carbohydrate Sources, Fatima Mohammed Alkaabi
Evaluation Of Opportunities For The Cultivation Of Heterotrophic Plant Root Organ Cultures As Food: Optimization Of Culture Conditions And Carbohydrate Sources, Fatima Mohammed Alkaabi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
All agricultural plant production requires investment of water, energy, and land, especially in the Gulf Region, where environmental conditions are not ideally suitable for crop farming. Currently, less than 40 % of agricultural produce constitutes food, which greatly limits the overall feasibility of food production systems worldwide. Crop residues contribute more than half to global agricultural plant production, and food waste and biomass from public parks and gardens further add to the vast pool of non-edible plant material. Existing valorization strategies for such material cannot compensate for the enormous amounts of water, energy, land, and human resources invested in their …
Cultivation Of Food And Fodder Crop Millets And Quinoa In The Aquaponics System For Sustainable Food Security In The United Arab Emirates, Salama Yousef Alkhoori
Cultivation Of Food And Fodder Crop Millets And Quinoa In The Aquaponics System For Sustainable Food Security In The United Arab Emirates, Salama Yousef Alkhoori
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production technology that integrates aquaculture with hydroponics. This study aimed to evaluate the possible impact of an aquaponics system on the cultivation of pearl millet, finger millet, and quinoa, utilizing water from tilapia aquaculture. The duration of the experiment is six months utilizing the manually constructed backyard aquaponics system. Tilapia fish serves as the principal biological material for nutrient generation in the experiment. This study investigated and recorded water quality indicators, including pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels over the experimental period. The parameters of fish growth, …
Cultivation Of Food And Fodder Crop Millets And Quinoa In The Aquaponics System For Sustainable Food Security In The United Arab Emirates, Salama Yousef Al Khoori
Cultivation Of Food And Fodder Crop Millets And Quinoa In The Aquaponics System For Sustainable Food Security In The United Arab Emirates, Salama Yousef Al Khoori
Theses
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production technology that integrates aquaculture with hydroponics. This study aimed to evaluate the possible impact of an aquaponics system on the cultivation of pearl millet, finger millet, and quinoa, utilizing water from tilapia aquaculture. The duration of the experiment is six months utilizing the manually constructed backyard aquaponics system. Tilapia fish serves as the principal biological material for nutrient generation in the experiment. This study investigated and recorded water quality indicators, including pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels over the experimental period. The parameters of fish growth, …
Comparison The Impact Of Co2 And Uvb On Moringa Peregrina And Moringa Oleifera Growth Under Open Top Chamber, Omar Mohammed Alshehhi
Comparison The Impact Of Co2 And Uvb On Moringa Peregrina And Moringa Oleifera Growth Under Open Top Chamber, Omar Mohammed Alshehhi
Theses
Climate change has had a tremendous impact on ecosystems, with an apparent connection between farming methods and environmental change. Climate change has a substantial effect on both abiotic and biotic factors that affect crop plants. The increasing number of abiotic stressors has highlighted the impact of global warming on plant productivity. This study compared and evaluated the abiotic stress resistance of two Moringa species (Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina) to UV radiation, increased CO₂ levels, and their combined effects. The evaluation mainly focused on key morphological features, including plant height (cm) and fresh and dry weights, to assess …
Evaluation Of Opportunities For The Cultivation Of Heterotrophic Plant Root Organ Cultures As Food: Optimization Of Culture Conditions And Carbohydrate Sources, Fatima Mohammed Alkaabi
Evaluation Of Opportunities For The Cultivation Of Heterotrophic Plant Root Organ Cultures As Food: Optimization Of Culture Conditions And Carbohydrate Sources, Fatima Mohammed Alkaabi
Theses
All agricultural plant production requires investment of water, energy, and land, especially in the Gulf Region, where environmental conditions are not ideally suitable for crop farming. Currently, less than 40% of agricultural plant biomass production constitutes food, which greatly limits the overall feasibility of food production systems worldwide. Crop residues constitute over half of global agricultural biomass, and food waste and biomass from public parks and gardens further add to the vast pool of non-edible plant material. Existing valorization strategies for such material cannot compensate for the enormous amounts of water, energy, land, and human resources invested in their production. …
Evaluation Of Native Plant Integration, Subsoil Amendment, And ‘Foodscaping’ As Means Of Increasing The Environmental Feasibility Of Public Urban Greenery In The Gulf Region, Ayesha Alam
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Public parks and gardens greatly contribute to the residential and touristic value of cities of the Gulf Region, but their maintenance is associated with high environmental and economic costs. The high potential evapotranspiration and summer temperatures greatly limit the choice of suitable landscaping plants, and light sandy soils with a high weed potential challenge the water management. The United Arab Emirates is characterized by a rapid urban development and population growth, resulting in increasing competition between green amenities and crop farming for irrigation water, cultivable land, and workforce. Various strategies and technologies have been proposed to increase the resource use …
Organic-Based Nutrient Solutions For Sustainable Vegetable Production In A Zero-Runoff Soilless Growing System, Maitha Salem Almheiri
Organic-Based Nutrient Solutions For Sustainable Vegetable Production In A Zero-Runoff Soilless Growing System, Maitha Salem Almheiri
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
As the adoption of soilless production systems escalates to meet the rising demand for safe and healthy fresh produce, the growing environmental awareness and consumer’s preference for sustainable production systems are stimulating the reduction of synthetic inputs. A greenhouse study using an auto-pot zero-runoff hydroponic system and lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) as a model vegetable crop was conducted to evaluate the potential of substituting synthetic fertilizer nutrient solutions (NS) with organic-based NS. The use of organic NS resulted in lettuce plants with fewer leaves and a smaller leaf area, plant height, stem diameter, and fresh biomass compared to those grown …
Organic-Based Nutrient Solutions For Sustainable Vegetable Production In A Zero -Runoff Soilless Growing System, Maitha Salem Almheiri
Organic-Based Nutrient Solutions For Sustainable Vegetable Production In A Zero -Runoff Soilless Growing System, Maitha Salem Almheiri
Theses
As the adoption of soilless production systems escalates to meet the rising demand for safe and healthy fresh produce, the growing environmental awareness and consumer’s preference for sustainable production systems are stimulating the reduction of synthetic inputs. A greenhouse study using an auto-pot zero-runoff hydroponic system and lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) as a model vegetable crop was conducted to evaluate the potential of substituting synthetic fertilizer Nutrient Solutions (NS) with organic-based NS. The use of organic NS resulted in lettuce plants with fewer leaves and a smaller leaf area, plant height, stem diameter, and fresh biomass compared to those …
The Potential Effects Of Abiotic Stresses On Ziziphus And Acacia Species Grown Under Uae Climate Condition, Almaha Abdulla Alneyadi
The Potential Effects Of Abiotic Stresses On Ziziphus And Acacia Species Grown Under Uae Climate Condition, Almaha Abdulla Alneyadi
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
This comprehensive thesis delves into a comparative analysis of two prominent desert plant species, namely Acacia and Ziziphus, shedding light on their distinct adaptive features in response to challenging environmental conditions. The exploration spans various facets, including the germination process, tap root development, and their reactions to water stress, ultimately revealing the superior hardiness and adaptability of Acacia over Ziziphus. In the realm of germination, Acacia stands out with its swift and efficient initiation, indicating a robust mechanism for establishing its presence in arid landscapes. The examination of tap root development further underscores the resilience of Acacia, as it demonstrates …
Study On The Chemical Composition And Antioxidant Activities Of Essential Oil Extracted From Horwoodia Dicksoniae Growing In The Uae, Salama Sari Almansoori
Study On The Chemical Composition And Antioxidant Activities Of Essential Oil Extracted From Horwoodia Dicksoniae Growing In The Uae, Salama Sari Almansoori
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Plant-derived substances including essential oils, secondary metabolites and other chemical substances are gaining attention due to their broad spectrum use in different fields. Native medicinal plants can play key role in healthcare field in any country. Horwoodia dicksoniae is a native endangered plant in UAE. Current study is about chemical composition and antioxidant properties of H. dicksoniae’s essential oil as well as evaluating growth of this native endangered plant under different environmental conditions. For this purpose, first step included confirmation of the viability of seeds obtained from a seed bank following germination of seeds in different media. During growth period …
The Potential Effects Of Abiotic Stresses On Ziziphus And Acacia Species Grown Under Uae Climate Condition, Almaha Abdulla Alneyadi
The Potential Effects Of Abiotic Stresses On Ziziphus And Acacia Species Grown Under Uae Climate Condition, Almaha Abdulla Alneyadi
Theses
This comprehensive thesis delves into a comparative analysis of two prominent desert plant species, namely Acacia and Ziziphus, shedding light on their distinct adaptive features in response to challenging environmental conditions. The exploration spans various facets, including the germination process, tap root development, and their reactions to water stress, ultimately revealing the superior hardiness and adaptability of Acacia over Ziziphus. In the realm of germination, Acacia stands out with its swift and efficient initiation, indicating a robust mechanism for establishing its presence in arid landscapes. The examination of tap root development further underscores the resilience of Acacia, as it demonstrates …