Sustainability Of Peatland Area Management With Peat Drainability Assessment At Various Depths,
2026
Study Program of Natural Resources and Environment Management, Postgraduate School of IPB University, Indonesia
Sustainability Of Peatland Area Management With Peat Drainability Assessment At Various Depths, Aulia Bahadhori Mukti, Heru Bagus Pulunggono, Yuli Suharnoto
Jurnal Penelitian Kehutanan Wallacea
This study aims to analyze the distribution of drainability assessment components, including Peat Basal Contact (PBC) and Natural Drainage Limit (NDL) elevations, Drainage Limit Time (DLT), and volume loss, as well as their relationship with peat thickness, subsidence, and groundwater level (GWL) in peatlands. The assessment is conducted to estimate the potential productive lifespan of oil palm plantations by determining the natural drainage limit (NDL) and predicting the time required to reach the drainage threshold, considering subsidence rates across different peat thickness classes. The analysis and calculations were performed using the drainage assessment formulas and procedures outlined by the Roundtable …
Site Characterization And Integrated Irrigation-Forestry Solutions For Mangrove Restoration In The Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam,
2026
Institute of Ecology and Works Protection (WIP), Vietnam
Site Characterization And Integrated Irrigation-Forestry Solutions For Mangrove Restoration In The Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam, Manh Quy Do, Huy Quoc Nguyen, Minh Duc Nguyen, My Tra Ha, Tuan Anh Le, Luan Thanh Nguyen, Tu Ngoc Pham
Jurnal Penelitian Kehutanan Wallacea
The research was conducted in 2023 in a degraded mangrove forest area in Giao Hoa commune, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam. This area is part of the Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve (RRDBR), which was recognised by UNESCO in 2004. The study employed methods such as surveying topographical features, assessing soil and water characteristics, and evaluating the status of the mangrove forest. It also used GIS and The Analytic Hierarchy Process method to analyse and evaluate the current condition of the forest and its site characteristics. The research results show that, regarding the topographical features of the degraded mangrove area, it …
Urban Bird Community Interaction With Ficus And Non-Ficus Tree,
2026
Conservation of Tropical Biodiversity Degree Program, Graduate School IPB University, Indonesia
Urban Bird Community Interaction With Ficus And Non-Ficus Tree, Eka Alifikri, Yeni Aryati Mulyani, Ani Mardiastuti
Jurnal Penelitian Kehutanan Wallacea
Ficus trees are recognised as keystone species in forest ecosystems and are crucial for urban wildlife, especially birds. IPB Darmaga Campus, a biodiversity-rich urban area, hosts a variety of plant species, including Ficus and non-Ficus tree species, along with diverse bird species. This study aimed to compare the utilisation of Ficus and non-Ficus plants by birds in the area. Observations were conducted on 5 Ficus benjamina, 5 Ficus microcarpa, and 10 non-Ficus tree individuals. Ficus trees were used by 15 bird species from 12 families, with 1700 recorded interactions. In contrast, non-Ficus trees were …
From Time-Series Generation And Model Selection To Transfer Learning: A Review And Comparative Analysis Of Pixel-Wise Approaches For Large-Scale Crop Mapping,
2026
Michigan Technological University
From Time-Series Generation And Model Selection To Transfer Learning: A Review And Comparative Analysis Of Pixel-Wise Approaches For Large-Scale Crop Mapping, Judy Long, Tao Liu, Sean Alexander Woznicki, Miljana Marković, Oskar Marko, Molly Sears
Michigan Tech Publications
Accurate and timely large-scale crop mapping is essential for crop management and food security. Over the past decade, a wide range of pixel-wise crop classification approaches have emerged for workflow elements including image preprocessing, sampling methods, feature selection, model architectures, and transfer learning strategies. To guide users in constructing robust workflows, we reviewed methods for supervised and transfer-learning-based workflow elements and propose selecting a crop-mapping workflow based on target-site sample size and domain shift from a sample-abundant source site. To comprehensively evaluate the reviewed approaches, we systematically analyzed how different time-series construction strategies, training sample sizes, variable sets, model architectures, …
Dendroclimatic Response Of The Wet Miombo Woodland Species: A Case Study Of Mufulira District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia,
2026
Indiana State University
Dendroclimatic Response Of The Wet Miombo Woodland Species: A Case Study Of Mufulira District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, Collins Chibuye Malubeni
All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Zambia is a tropical, landlocked country that lies in the South-Central part of Africa. The climate in Zambia includes distinct dry and rainy seasons, mainly influenced by the north-south movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which shifts seasonally. This research is focused on understanding the relationship between tree growth and climate using dendrochronology. Forty-nine tropical species, including Julbernardia paniculata, Brachystegia longifolia, and Pericopsis angolensis, were analysed for dendroclimatic potential, and 70% showed clear ring formation, indicating that trees in this locality produce distinct annual ring boundaries. For the single species chronology, thirteen cores from eight trees that were initially …
Forest Overstory Mortality & Recruitment Patterns Eight Years Following Wildfire In The Southern Appalachians,
2026
Clemson University
Forest Overstory Mortality & Recruitment Patterns Eight Years Following Wildfire In The Southern Appalachians, Ruth Cumberland
All Theses
In this study, we investigated patterns of forest overstory mortality and recruitment eight years after wildfire in a large wildfire site the Southern Appalachians, a topic that has not been thoroughly investigated to date. With evidence that pre-fire drought promotes post-fire mortality through impaired physiological function and increased fuel consumption, unknown patterns following wildfire are important to study under shifting climate and land-use conditions. In Chapter 1, three areas of interest were investigated: (a) functional group mortality response to wildfire effects, (b) temporal differences in early (1-3 years) and late (5-8 years) periods of delayed forest overstory mortality patterns following …
Micro-Solar Kiln Design: A Cost-Effective Approach For Small Landowners To Produce Higher Quality Lumber,
2026
Clemson University
Micro-Solar Kiln Design: A Cost-Effective Approach For Small Landowners To Produce Higher Quality Lumber, Bart Swecker
All Theses
Small-scale and hobby sawmill operators increasingly seek low-cost methods for drying lumber to moisture contents suitable for interior use, yet conventional kiln systems are often impractical due to capital cost, power requirements, and operational complexity. While air drying remains common at small scales, many operators require a controlled finishing step to improve dimensional stability and product value. Solar kilns offer an intermediate solution between air drying and conventional kilns; however, most published designs and performance data focus on systems with capacities far larger than those typically used by small-scale operators. Consequently, limited guidance exists for micro-scale solar kilns, particularly under …
Biology, Ecology And Control Of Eye Gnats In An Open Pine Ecosystem,
2026
Clemson University
Biology, Ecology And Control Of Eye Gnats In An Open Pine Ecosystem, Leela Hospach
All Theses
Eye gnats of the genus Liohippelates are bothersome flies of the family Chloropidae. They breed in moist, disturbed, sandy soils that contain organic matter, and have been implicated as vectors of conjunctivitis, bovine mastitis, and yaws. We conducted research into some basic biological and ecological characteristics. Using wild-caught gnats in a temperature-controlled incubator, we found that their activity peaks between 27°C and 41°C. Trapping at different heights above the forest floor in an open-pine savannah, we captured most gnats at 7.5 m off the ground. This may have to do with the attractiveness of the rotten egg lures we used, …
Diffuse Radiation Controls On Southern Pine Forest Ecosystem Functioning,
2026
Clemson University
Diffuse Radiation Controls On Southern Pine Forest Ecosystem Functioning, Jeremy Forsythe
All Dissertations
Diffuse solar radiation, sunlight scattered by atmospheric aerosols and/or clouds, enhances plant photosynthesis through the diffuse fertilization effect (DFE), increasing ecosystem gross primary productivity (GPP) per unit of incoming radiation. Despite this known effect, pine forests of the southeastern United States remain comparatively understudied in the diffuse light literature. This is a critical knowledge gap, as the southeastern United States sequesters more carbon than any other region of the conterminous country (approximately 176 ± 26 Tg C yr⁻¹, or roughly 56% of national forest net carbon exchange), and the region experiences some of the highest biogenic aerosol loads in North …
Integrating Incentive Design And Spatial Prioritization For Climate-Smart Forestry Adoption In South Carolina, United States,
2026
Clemson University
Integrating Incentive Design And Spatial Prioritization For Climate-Smart Forestry Adoption In South Carolina, United States, Miah Maye Pormon
All Dissertations
Forests provide essential ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, water regulation, timber production, and habitat provision. However, increasing development pressures and land-use changes threaten forest persistence and long-run ecosystem service provision. Climate-smart forestry (CSF) practices, such as improved forest management and extended rotation, offer opportunities to enhance carbon storage, forest resilience, and economic livelihoods. The effectiveness of these practices depends on forest owners’ participation and the strategic allocation of financial resources or incentives. This dissertation develops an integrated framework that combines behavioral economic analysis and mapping to improve the design of current incentive programs. The first chapter employs the Contingent Valuation …
Replacing Exams With Project-Based Assignments,
2026
Clemson University
Replacing Exams With Project-Based Assignments, Patrick Hiesl
Land-Grant Press — Teaching Section
This brief provides an example of project-based learning that was applied to the FOR 3410 – Wood Procurement Practices in the Forest Industry undergraduate course. After teaching this course for 4 years, it was determined that project-based learning aligned well with the learning outcomes and activities the students would encounter in their professional careers, resulting in better student engagement in the course and higher retention of the concepts.
Ai-Driven Multispectral Drone Monitoring For Afforestation In Arid Environments,
2026
Chapman University
Ai-Driven Multispectral Drone Monitoring For Afforestation In Arid Environments, Hesham Morgan, Ali Elgendy, Brandon Tran, Tamer Ismail, Mohamed M. Moursy, Yehya Kh. Shehadeh, Ahmed Elgharib, Ahmed Abdullah Al-Dughairi, Ali El Mubarak, Khaled Allam Harhash, Hesham El-Askary
Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research
Monitoring large-scale afforestation projects in arid and semi-arid environments requires accurate, high-resolution, and repeatable methods to assess tree survival and growth. In this study, we integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multispectral imaging with an advanced object detection framework to evaluate vegetation establishment in the Shuayb Al-Budai afforestation site, part of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Natural Reserve, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Multispectral datasets were acquired using a MicaSense Altum-PT sensor and processed through a masked Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (RCNN) with two backbone architectures: ResNet-101 and VGG19-BN. The Mask R-CNN–ResNet-101 model achieved superior performance, with an overall accuracy …
Impacts Of Biodiversity In Short Rotation Woody Crop Production Systems On Water Quality,
2026
Mississippi State University
Impacts Of Biodiversity In Short Rotation Woody Crop Production Systems On Water Quality, Nyla C. Jones
Honors Theses
Mitigating agricultural nutrient runoff and improving water quality are key challenges in meeting food and energy demands. To address this challenge, short rotation woody crops (SRWC), specifically Populus deltoides (eastern cottonwood) and its genotypes, can be planted at the interface of riparian areas and agricultural production fields to alleviate fertilizer runoff into adjacent bodies of water. This research employed an experimental design to evaluate the effects of P. deltoides diversity on tree productivity and nutrient uptake, and how it mitigates agricultural runoff. Ion exchange resins were deployed 0.5 meters below the soil surface at three different sites in Mississippi, each …
Priority Research Questions In Global Peatland Science,
2026
Royal Holloway, University of London
Priority Research Questions In Global Peatland Science, Alice M. Milner, Michelle M. Mckeown, Monika Ruwaimana, Angela Gallego-Sala, Julie Loisel, Johanna Menges, Rodney Chimner, Et Al.
Michigan Tech Publications
Peatlands are among Earth’s largest terrestrial carbon stores and are crucial for climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and water security. Yet peatlands worldwide are deteriorating under pressures from climate change and human disturbance. Strategic, globally coordinated research is urgently needed to protect, restore and manage peatlands so they can continue to deliver essential ecosystem services. To meet this challenge, here we present a global research prioritisation for peatland science, based on a two-stage online survey and expert voting exercise involving 467 participants from 54 countries. We identify 50 priority research questions spanning carbon dynamics, climate impacts, restoration and management, technological innovation, …
Investigating The Cost And Efficiency Of Two Chemical Pathways To Produce The Plant-Based Coagulants,
2026
Western Michigan University
Investigating The Cost And Efficiency Of Two Chemical Pathways To Produce The Plant-Based Coagulants, Taylor Nixon
Honors Theses
Plant-based coagulants are promising sustainable alternatives for water treatment due to their biodegradability, low toxicity, and reduced risk of secondary pollution. Unlike conventional inorganic coagulants, they generate less sludge and avoid secondary contamination in the environment. This project examines two chemical modification strategies for producing cationic cellulose coagulants. The first involves direct amination of cellulose using CHPTAC, while the second employs periodate-oxidized dialdehyde cellulose, which enables reductive amination through reactive aldehyde groups. These approaches are expected to yield materials with differing charges, surface functionalities, and structural properties that may influence coagulation performance. The study evaluates the technical and economic feasibility …
Cover And Contents,
2026
TÜBİTAK
Cover And Contents, Editors Of Turkish Journal Of Agriculture And Forestry
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
No abstract provided.
Comparative Evaluation Of Curd Enriched With Essential Oils Derived From Dill, Caraway, And Cumin,
2026
Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Faculty of Engineering and Technologies, 8600 Yambol; Bulgaria
Comparative Evaluation Of Curd Enriched With Essential Oils Derived From Dill, Caraway, And Cumin, Hafize Fidan, Toncho Kolev, Denis Dervish, Ivayla Dincheva, Ira Taneva, Serkan Yilmaz, Yusuf Şavşatli, Albena Stoyanova
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Curd cheese is a traditional dairy product that, in recent years, has increasingly been supplemented with various functional additives aimed at enhancing its aroma and flavor profile, improving overall quality, and extending shelf-life. The objective of the present study was to conduct a comparative evaluation of changes in selected physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory parameters of curd cheese enriched with 0.01% essential oils derived from dill (Anethum graveolens L.), cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), and caraway (Carum carvi L.) fruits. Fatty acid profiling revealed a reduction in saturated fatty acids and an increase in oleic and linoleic acids in essential oil-enriched curds …
Functional Characterization Of Stmtpsl Terpene Synthase-Like Genes And Their Role In Pathogen Resistance In Selaginella Tamariscina, Zhijie He, Bo Bi
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The biological activity and function of microbial terpene synthase-like genes from Selaginella tamariscina (StMTPSL) were investigated using molecular and biochemical approaches. After isolating and amplifying StMTPSL genes (StMTPSL1-StMTPSL6), both native and site-directed mutant forms were expressed in tobacco via Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. The resulting transgenic plants had increased expression of StMTPSL genes, enhanced monoterpene production (as confirmed by GC-MS), and significantly improved resistance to Pseudomonas syringae infection compared to nontransgenic controls. These results show that StMTPSL genes are functionally active in plants and contribute to pathogen resistance through elevated terpene biosynthesis. This study provides new insights into the role of MTPSL …
Effect Of Some Organic Fertilizers On Yield And Quality Of Olive Oil In Semiarid Conditions,
2026
Mardin Artuklu University, Vocational Higher School of Kızıltepe
Effect Of Some Organic Fertilizers On Yield And Quality Of Olive Oil In Semiarid Conditions, İshak Bayyi̇ği̇t, Ebru Sakar
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This two-year field experiment evaluated the effects of different organic fertilizers on olive oil quality of the Gemlik cultivar grown under semiarid conditions in Mardin, Türkiye. Treatments of olive pomace (P1: 4, P2: 8, P3: 12 kg tree⁻¹), leonardite (L1: 1.5, L2: 3.0, L3: 4.5 kg tree⁻¹), and vermicompost (SG1: 3, SG2: 6, SG3: 9 kg tree⁻¹) were applied in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Oils were analyzed for free acidity (FA), peroxide value, and phenolic profile using high-pressure liquid chromatography. FA ranged from 0.27% to 0.42% (as oleic acid), remaining well below the International Olive Council …
Analysis Of Agricultural Remote Sensing Data Driven By Artificial Intelligence On Crop Growth Patterns And Economic Benefits Of Grain, Yang Wang
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
To address the shortcomings of conventional agricultural statistical and monitoring methods on a regional scale, this paper proposes the use of artificial intelligence-driven remote sensing data for analysing crop growth patterns and the economic benefits of grain. Winter wheat data from three stations in a single province from 2011 to 2020 was used, with the leaf area index (LAI) used as the key crop growth indicator value. The simulated annealing algorithm was used to assimilate the LAI and remote sensing leaf area index (MODIS-LAI), simulated by the World Food Study (WOFOST) simulation model, to carry out simulation analysis of winter …
