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Comparison of proximal remote sensing devices of vegetable crops to determine the role of grafting in plant resistance to Meloidogyne incognita
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022-04-30)
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Open AccessProximal remote sensing devices are novel tools that enable the study of plant health status through the measurement of specific characteristics, including the color or spectrum of light reflected or transmitted by the ... -
Development of microscopic techniques for the visualization of plant–root-knot nematode interaction
(2022-04-26)
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Open AccessPlant-parasitic nematodes are a significant cause of yield losses and food security issues. Specifically, nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne can cause significant production losses in horticultural crops around the world. ... -
Consumer attitudes toward consumption of meat products containing offal and offal extracts
(2021-06-23)
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Open AccessThe development of food products containing offal and offal extracts could be part of the solution to the upcoming demand for animal protein. This study aimed to determine Spanish consumers’ attitudes toward offal and the ... -
Effect of sodium valproate on the conformational stability of the visual G Protein-coupled receptor rhodopsin
(2021-05-19)
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Open AccessRhodopsin is the G protein-coupled receptor of rod photoreceptor cells that mediates vertebrate vision at low light intensities. Mutations in rhodopsin cause inherited retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis ... -
Pesticide dose based on canopy characteristics in apple trees: Reducing environmental risk by reducing the amount of pesticide while maintaining pest and disease control efficacy
(Elsevier, 2022-06-20)
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Open AccessAlthough many different designed air-assisted sprayers can be used for pesticide application in apple orchards, the lack of adequate adjustments according to specific crop characteristics leads to application inefficiencies ... -
Sensory analysis of nougat: methodology, training, and validation of a panel for protected geographical indication Torró d'Agramunt
(Wiley, 2021-10-27)
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Open AccessNougat-type confections, made with nuts, honey or sugar, and/or egg whites, are consumed in many countries. Torró d'Agramunt is a nougat produced in northeast Spain that has been awarded the European quality label Protected ... -
Relative efficiencies of experimental and conventional foliar sprayers and assessment of optimal LWA spray volumes in trellised wine grapes
(2021-01-13)
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Open AccessLeaf wall area (LWA) has been proposed as an appropriate dose expression for field testing of plant protection products (PPPs) applied via foliar spray in trellised grapes. However, its efficiency could change depending ... -
Current knowledge about physical properties of innovative probiotic spray-dried powders produced with lactose-free milk and prebiotics
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
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Open AccessLactose-free probiotic powders were obtained by mixing Bifidobacterium BB-12 suspensions with lactose-free milk powder or lactose-free milk powder and prebiotics (inulin or oligofructose). A thorough investigation was ... -
The combined use of progressive and block freeze concentration in lactose-free milk: Effect of process parameters and influence on the content of carbohydrates and proteins
(2021-09-14)
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Open AccessThis work focuses on the study of the concentration of lactose-free milk using a combination of progressive freezing concentration (PFC) with block freezing concentration (BFC). First, we investigated the PFC of skim ... -
Polyphenols and visual health: potential effects on degenerative retinal diseases
(2021-06-04)
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Open AccessDietary polyphenols are a group of natural compounds that have been proposed to have beneficial effects on human health. They were first known for their antioxidant properties, but several studies over the years have shown ... -
Varietal quality control in the nursery plant industry using computer vision and deep learning techniques
(2020-01-01)
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Open AccessComputer vision coupled to deep learning is a promising technique withmultiple applications in the industry. In this work, the potential of thistechnique has been assessed in the classification of two varieties of almondtrees ... -
Assessment of canopy characteristics in vineyard from vigour maps obtained using UAV and satellite imagery
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-03-19)
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Open AccessCanopy characterisation is a key factor for the success and efficiency of the pesticide application process in vineyards. Canopy measurements to determine the optimal volume rate are currently conducted manually, which is ...