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The effect of a topoclimatic gradient on soil nematode communities was investigated in the Israeli Judean Desert. Four locations along a 35 km gradient, from an elevation of 650 m above sea level with 620 mm rainfall to a –60 m relative... more
The gonad and maturity index cycles of the echinoid Paracentrotus lividus and their relations with environmental abiotic parameters are assessed after 2 years of observation in southern Brittany, France. The gonadal cycle is briefly... more
This paper presents the design of a Blockchain Readiness Index (BRI) to be used as a tool for assisting nations to monitor the level of Blockchain maturity according to their suitability on hosting blockchain-based activities, and... more
Harvest maturity of avocado fruit is currently determined using indices such as mesocarp oil content, dry matter (DM) or moisture content (MC), both measured destructively using representative samples of a batch in an orchard. Although... more
Objective We studied the callus pattern seen in femoral lengthening using monolateral external fixator to determine whether callus types and shapes can predict the final outcome of the procedure. Material and methods The radiographs of 41... more
FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY OF CANTALOUPE MELON, UNDER GREENHOUSE CONDITIONS, AS AFFECTED BY NUMBER OF FRUITS AND POSITION IN THE PLANT Muskmelon fruits are strong sink affecting assimilate distribution among the plant organs. This experiment... more
Germination response of seeds of Tinospora cordifolia as influenced by different stages of fruit ripening based on pericarp colour was studied under nursery conditions at the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore.... more
When a mixture of thick sewage sludge (10 m3) and green waste (5 m3) was composted, the thermogenic phase (72 °C) improved the hygiene of the final product. After 135 days of composting, overall decomposition reached 60%, with percentage... more
The effects of weaning strategies of cobia (Rachycentron canadum L.) larvae to commercial microdiets, either from rotifers or from Artemia, on growth, survival and enzymatic digestive capacity, were investigated. In the first experiment,... more
The effects of calcium chloride washings and passive or active modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the keeping quality of fresh-cut tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., cv. Durinta) were investigated. Fresh-cut tomatoes were washed... more
One of the key issues in compost research is to assess when the compost has reached a mature stage. The maturity status of the compost determines the quality of the final soil amendment product. The nematode community occurring in a... more