2016 Weed Science Research Report – Green Section,
2016
North Dakota State University
2016 Weed Science Research Report – Green Section, Ndsu Weed Science, Dept. Of Plant Sciences
Plant Sciences Weed Science Reports
The Weed Science team at North Dakota State University conduct field research in the State of North Dakota. This specific document reports on field research conducted in 2016. It includes work on small grains and the management of several weeds in North Dakota.
2016 Weed Science Research Report – White Section,
2016
North Dakota State University
2016 Weed Science Research Report – White Section, Ndsu Weed Science, Dept. Of Plant Sciences
Plant Sciences Weed Science Reports
The Weed Science team at North Dakota State University conduct field research in the State of North Dakota. This specific document provides environmental, indexes, abbreviations and collaborators in 2016.
Use Of Plastic Mulch For Vegetable Production,
2016
Utah State University
Use Of Plastic Mulch For Vegetable Production, Tiffany Maughan, Dan Drost
All Current Publications
Plastic mulches are used commercially for both vegetables and small fruit crops. Vegetable crops well suited for production with plastic mulch are typically high value row crops. This fact sheet describes the advantages, disadvantages, installation, and planting considerations. It includes sources for plastic and equipment.
The Feasibility, Practicality And Uses Of Detecting Crop Water Stress In Southern Ontario Apple Orchards With A Uas,
2016
Wilfrid Laurier University
The Feasibility, Practicality And Uses Of Detecting Crop Water Stress In Southern Ontario Apple Orchards With A Uas, Thomas S. Tiidus Mr.
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) are becoming more common place in agricultural sites around the world. While the accuracy of achieving NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) from a UAS is well understood, few studies have attempted to acquire other plant health attributes such as CWSI (Crop Water Stress Index), particularly in horticulture such as apple orchards. In addition, no academic studies up to the time of this writing have explored the perceived usefulness of data obtained from a UAS for the average farmer. This study explored the practicality and feasibility of using UAS for apple orchards in Southern Ontario. This study …
Farmers’ Perception On The Health And Environmental Benefits Of Organic Rice Production In The Philippines: Implications For Further Policy Research,
2016
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Farmers’ Perception On The Health And Environmental Benefits Of Organic Rice Production In The Philippines: Implications For Further Policy Research, Guinevere T. Madlangbayan, Agnes C. Rola
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
Conventional rice production with the use of chemicals was found to have negative externalities both to the farmers’ health and the farming environment. Organic agriculture technologies were developed to minimize such impacts. This paper explores the empirical support of the health and environmental benefits of organic agriculture by generating data from a survey of rice farmers and focus group discussions in rice farming communities. The respondents came from rice farming areas in the country where early adoptors of the organic rice farming system were located. The results of the analysis suggest that farmers fail to recognize the relationship between the …
Northern Utah Conventional Peach Orchard Costs And Returns, 20 Acres, 2015,
2016
Utah State University
Northern Utah Conventional Peach Orchard Costs And Returns, 20 Acres, 2015, Trevor Knudson, Kynda Curtis, Jennifer Reeve, Brent Black
All Current Publications
This publication contains average costs and returns for establishing and maintaining a 20-acre peach orchard in Northern Utah. Unless otherwise indicated, information in this publication is based upon grower surveys and pricing data collected in 2014. The establishment and operating costs are meant to be “representative” of a Utah peach orchard, but should be adjusted where necessary to reflect individual situations. Site selection, peach variety, pest management and other practices will also affect the establishment and operating costs of an orchard and should be considered by the producer.
Northern Utah Organic Peach Orchard Costs And Returns, 20 Acres, 2015,
2016
Utah State University
Northern Utah Organic Peach Orchard Costs And Returns, 20 Acres, 2015, Trevor Knudsen, Kyna Curtis, Jennifer Reeve, Brent Black
All Current Publications
This publication contains average costs and returns for establishing and maintaining a 20-acre organic peach orchard in Northern Utah. Unless otherwise indicated, information in this publication is based upon grower surveys and pricing data collected in 2014. The establishment and operating costs are meant to be “representative” of a Utah organic peach orchard, but should be adjusted where necessary to reflect individual situations. Site selection, peach variety, pest management and other practices will also affect the establishment and operating costs of an orchard and should be considered by the producer.
Utah Air Quality: Pm 2.5,
2016
Utah State University
Utah Air Quality: Pm 2.5, Randy Martin, Roger Coulombe, Roslynn Brain
All Current Publications
Particulate matter two-point-five (PM2.5) is a tiny suspended particle of air pollution that can penetrate deeply into our lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream. The 2.5 unit means that the particles are smaller than 2.5 micrometers (a micrometer is one millionth of a meter). In Cache Valley and along the Wasatch Front, these tiny particles form and accumulate to unhealthy levels when air is trapped in the bottom of the valley during cold winter days.
Benefits Of Exercise On Mind Function,
2016
Utah State Universities
Benefits Of Exercise On Mind Function, Cindy Nelson, Shannon Cromwell
All Current Publications
Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health. This fact sheet discusses exercise and the brain, exercise and cognition, exercise and stress, and effective strategies for boosting physical and mental health.
Tree/Sidewalk Conflicts: One Way To Save Trees,
2016
Utah State University
Tree/Sidewalk Conflicts: One Way To Save Trees, Megan Dettenmaier, Michael R. Kuhns
All Current Publications
This factsheet describes a project undertaken by USU Forestry Extension and the City of Logan, Utah, to replace damaged sidewalks with flexible sidewalk panels made from 100% recycled plastic. These tiles allowed trees and most tree roots to remain intact. We explain the project methods, as well as the pros and cons of undertaking such a project. These materials and methods have the potential to change sidewalk and urban tree management practices.
Regional Variations Of Optimal Sowing Dates Of Maize For The Southwestern U.S.,
2016
APEC Climate Center
Regional Variations Of Optimal Sowing Dates Of Maize For The Southwestern U.S., Boksoon Myoung, Seung Hee Kim, Jinwon Kim, Menas Kafatos
Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research
Sowing date (SD) is sensitive to regional climate characteristics; thus, it is critical to systematically examine the effects of SD on crop yields for various temperature regimes. We performed a sensitivity study of SD for maize in the southwestern U.S. using the regionally extended version of the Agricultural Production Systems sIMulator (APSIM) model. The model was run utilizing North American Regional Reanalysis at a 32 km resolution from 1991 to 2011, with an irrigation threshold at 95% of the soil water-holding capacity. Two types of SD optimizations maximizing yield potential (Yp), varying spatially or interannually, revealed that the optimal SD …
Sensitivity Of Maize Yield Potential To Regional Climate In The Southwestern U.S.,
2016
Chapman University
Sensitivity Of Maize Yield Potential To Regional Climate In The Southwestern U.S., Seung Hee Kim, Boksoon Myoung, David Stack, Jinwon Kim, Menas Kafatos
Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research
The sensitivity of maize yields to the regional climate in the Southwestern U.S. (SWUS) has been investigated by using the Agricultural Production Systems sIMulator (APSIM) model in conjunction with meteorological forcings [daily maximum and minimum temperature (Tmax and Tmin), precipitation, and radiation] from the North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR) dataset. Sensitivity experiments showed that potential crop production responded nonlinearly to variations in Tmax, Tmin, and downwelling solar radiation at the surface. Mean annual yield potential (Yp) was changed by -3.0 and 1.79 Mg ha-1 for the +1 and -1 standard deviations (σ) of Tmax variation for entire the SWUS. The …
High Fidelity Localization And Sensing For Cattle Analytics,
2016
University of Texas at El Paso
High Fidelity Localization And Sensing For Cattle Analytics, Luis Carlos Bañuelos Chacon
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
Global beef production is projected to reach approximately 60 million tons in 2015 and opportunities to increase efficiencies are significant with recent advancements in remote sensing. By economically monitoring the location and conditions of a herd such as feeding patterns, body temperature, heart rate, and other biometric information, the herd performance can now be enhanced through data-driven optimization. Next generation sensors provide high fidelity data on a wide range of measurable properties, and simultaneously, the wide adoption of these sensor systems in many consumer applications is leading to commoditization and reduced cost due to the associated economies of scale. Deploying …
Modulation Of The Physiological And Biochemical Effects Of Copper Nanoparticles In Kidney Beans (Phaseouls Vulgaris) Treated By Kinetin,
2016
University of Texas at El Paso
Modulation Of The Physiological And Biochemical Effects Of Copper Nanoparticles In Kidney Beans (Phaseouls Vulgaris) Treated By Kinetin, Suzanne Annette Apodaca
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
It is imperative to not only understand the impact of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in edible plants, but also the interactions they have with various additives used in agriculture. In this study, kidney bean plants were grown in potting soil treated with nano copper (nCu), bulk copper (bCu), and copper chloride (CuCl2) at concentrations of 0, 50, and 100 mg/kg for 55 and 90 days. At 15 days of growth, 0, 10, and 100 μm of kinetin (KN) were applied to plants. Plant tissue samples were harvested at 55 days and seeds were reaped at 90 days. Physiological and biochemical parameters …
Synthesis And Characterization Of Rice Husk Based Lignin-Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin,
2015
School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
Synthesis And Characterization Of Rice Husk Based Lignin-Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin, Li Ying, Li Xin, Yu Zhike, Zhou Xueying, Ni Caihua, Shi Gang
Food and Machinery
Lignin was extracted using alkali distillation from rice husk, which is the food processing waste. As the structure of lignin and bisphenol A is similar, lignin modified bisphenol A epoxy resin could be prepared under alkali as catalyst by blending them. It can be concluded that when the lignin substitution rate was 20%, the epoxy value of the epoxy resin was 0.3, the weight-average molecular weight was 6 045, and the molecular weight distribution was relatively uniform.
Physical Properties Of Edible Composite Films Based On Chitosan And Whey Protein Isolate,
2015
State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; R&D Center of Separation and Extraction Technology in Fermentation Industry, Shanghai 200237, China
Physical Properties Of Edible Composite Films Based On Chitosan And Whey Protein Isolate, Wang Yaosong, Zhao Liming, Wu Yanqing
Food and Machinery
The chitosan with different molecular weights (MW: 50 kDa, 250 kDa, 500 kDa and 1 000 kDa) were used to respectively combine whey proteins to form their composite films. It was expected that chitosan/whey proteins films endowed with versatile functionalities to meet practical requirement of food packaging applications. The equal volume of 3% (m/V) chitosan dissolved in 2% (m/V) acetic acid solutions and 12% (m/V) preheated (80 ℃ for 30 min) whey protein solutions was used to prepare resulting film-forming solutions after 2.4% (based on whey protein content, m/m) glycerol to make cast composite films. The functional propertied of the …
Drying Kinetics Of Pullulan-Based Film Forming Solutions,
2015
College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China;Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Science and Biotechnology, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China
Drying Kinetics Of Pullulan-Based Film Forming Solutions, Zhou Yujia, Xiao Qian, Lu Xingchi, Deng Fangming
Food and Machinery
The drying kinetics of pullulan and pullulan-PEG film forming solutions were investigated. The results were as followed: the drying curves of pullulan-based films were divided into three stages: the rising rate, the falling rate, and the constant rate period; four mathematical models were fitted to the experimental data; among the drying models considered, the Wang and singh model was found to satisfactorily describe the drying kinetics of pullulan solutions. However, Modified Page equation-II model was found to satisfactorily describe the drying kinetics of pullulan-PEG solutions. As the drying temperature increased from 40 ℃ to 70 ℃, the effective moisture diffusion …
Analysis Of Amino Acids Composition And Nutritional Value Evaluation Of Dried Osmund,
2015
School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
Analysis Of Amino Acids Composition And Nutritional Value Evaluation Of Dried Osmund, Li Xueying, Lu Ning, Zhang Jing, Xu Hui, Guo Bingzheng
Food and Machinery
To systematically analyze and evaluate amino acids of dried osmund, 17 kinds of amino acids were derivatized with 6-aminoquinolyl-N-hydroxysuccinimidyl carbamate and then were analyzed by ultra performance liquid chromatography. L-tryptophan was quantitatively analyzed by ultraviolet spectrophotometric. Nutritional value evaluation of dried osmund protein was synthetically studied by methods of ratio coefficient of amino acid and fuzzy discernment. The results showed that the sample had 18 kinds of amino acids. The content of the total amino acids was up to 697.93 mg/g protein.The proportion of essential amino acids in total amino acids was 0.45, and the proportion of essential amino acids …
Optimization On Glutaminase Production From Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens Swjs22 By Solid-State Fermentation,
2015
School of Light Industry and Food Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510641, China
Optimization On Glutaminase Production From Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens Swjs22 By Solid-State Fermentation, Zhou Chihongling, Cui Cun, Zhao Mouming
Food and Machinery
A Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain SWJS22 isolated from deep sea mud of the South China Sea was used to produce glutaminase by solid-state fermentation. Using single factor test and orthogonal test, including culture media and the fermentation parameters, was applied to optimize glutaminase production technology; optimal fermentation conditions were: 2% (V/m) seed liquid was inoculated in a culture medium composed of 20 g soy flakes, 5 g wheat flour, 0.02 g SE-1170, water to solid in a ratio of 1.0∶0.6 (m∶m), and fermented at 37 ℃ for 48 h. Under this optimized condition, the L-glutaminase activity was increased from （83.10±4.64） U/mgds …
Influence Of Polyphenol Compounds On Sensory Quality Of Commercial Cigarettes Using Partial Least Square Regression,
2015
Tobacco Jiangxi Industrial Co., Ltd., Nanchang, Jiangxi 330000, China
Influence Of Polyphenol Compounds On Sensory Quality Of Commercial Cigarettes Using Partial Least Square Regression, Guo Lei, Su Jiakun, Shao Dengyin, Shen Ning, Zhao Juan, Yu Jingyang, Xia Shuqin, Cai Jibao, Zhang Xiaoming
Food and Machinery
The Partial Least Square Regression(PLSR) analysis was used to study the influence of polyphenols, such as chlorogenic acid, scopoletin and rutin contents on sensory quality. The results showed that there were significantly positive correlations between chlorogenic acid and oral irritation or tongue burning, oral coating or dryness. There were significantly negative correlations between scopoletin and astringency and throat irritation. However, there were no significant correlations between rutin and comfort characteristics. For smoke characteristics, there was a significantly positive correlation between chlorogenic acid and off-taste. Chlorogenic acid and scopoletin had significantly negative influences on impact. Rutin had no significant influence on …
