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Open Agriculture

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Open Agriculture is dedicated to different aspects of agriculture and the agricultural economy, The journal helps society from different countries gain well-based and accurate information, which may be adapted in their local communities.

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Hernâni Gerós, Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Manuel Jamilena, University of Almería, Spain
Anders H. Karlsson, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Roy Kennedy, Warwickshire Colleges, UK
Ferando Lidon, New University of Lisbon, Portugal
Richard E. Plant, University of California, Davis, USA
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Agro-ecology
Mehmood Ali Noor, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, Mexico
Srdjan Šeremešić, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Priit Tammeorg, University of Helsinki, Finland
Roberta Calone, Research Centre for Agriculture and Environment of the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Italy

Agro-forestry
Pedro Gonçalves Vaz, CEABN - Centre of Applied Ecology "Prof. Baeta Neves", Portugal

Soil science
Rahul Datta, Mendel University In Brno, Czech Republic
Fabián Fernández-Luqueño, Cinvestav Saltillo, Mexico
Shahid Hussain, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan (Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition, and Heavy Metal/Metalloid contamination)
Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, Mexico
Andres Rodriguez- Seijo, Universidade de Vigo, Spain
Priit Tammeorg, University of Helsinki, Finland (soil chemistry, soil physics, biochar)
Roberta Calone, Research Centre for Agriculture and Environment of the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Italy

Plant science
Bartosz Adamczyk, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Finland
Baoguo Du, University of Freiburg, Germany (plant physiology)
Dr. Thomas Graham, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
Alireza Haghighi Hasanalideh, CWARice, Iran
Vinod Jakkula, Bayer U.S – Crop Science, USA
Hristofor Kirchev, Agricultural University, Bulgaria
Gunars Lacis, Latvia State Institute of Fruit-Growing, Latvia (plant genetics, breeding, molecular markers)
Mehmood Ali Noor, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Mehdi Rahimi, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Iran
Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Instituto Tecnológicode Sonora, Mexico
Konstantinos Spanos, Forest Research Institute, Greece (plant pathology, plant breeding)
Khalid Ul Rehman Hakeem, King Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Horticulture
Pinaki Acharyya, Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, India (tropical fruit vegetables)
Mário Cunha, University of Porto, Portugal (viticulture)
Boris Duralija, University of Zagreb, Croatia (pomology)(please include link: https://www.agr.unizg.hr/en/member/65)
Ebrahim Hadavi, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Lorentz Jäntschi, Universitatea Tehnica din Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Noémi Kappel, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Hungary (olericulture)

Forestry
Alina M. Balu, Universidad de Cordoba, Spain (forest biomass)
Baoguo Du, University of Freiburg, Germany (silviculture)
Carol S.K. Lin, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (forest biomass)
Konstantinos Spanos, Forest Research Institute, Greece (silviculture, arboriculture, conservation and management, biomass, forest genetics and forest tree breeding, forest biodiversity)

Wood technology
Alina M. Balu, Universidad de Cordoba, Spain (wood properties, wood products)

Animal Science
Sena Ardicli, Uludag University, Turkey
Michael Boateng, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
Tomislav Mikuš, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Antonio Natalello, University of Catania, Italy

Entomology
Jacek Twardowski, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland (entomology/pest control)

Aquaculture
Jana Pickova, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Hydrology, Irrigation
Elena Aydin, Slovak University of Agriculture, Slovakia
Sergio Salazar-Galán, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain
Omid Aminoroayaie Yamini, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran

Food science
Maria Manuela Abreu da Silva, ESEAG, University Lusofona, Portugal
Alina M. Balu, Universidad de Cordoba, Spain
Michael Boateng, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
Rui Cruz, Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
Andronoiu Doina Georgeta, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (food engineering, food technology, food texture, nutrition)
Ahmed I. Gomaa, Laval University, Canada
Przemysław Kowalczewski, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
Carol S.K. Lin, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (food engineering)
Tomislav Mikuš, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Pranabendu Mitra, University of Wisconsin Stout, USA
Jana Pickova, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Agricultural economics
Antonino Galati, University of Palermo, Italy
Ornella Mikuš, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Donato Morea, University of Cagliari, Italy
Piergiuseppe Morone, Unitelma-Sapienza, University of Rome, Italy (bio-based economics)
Maxwell Mudhara, University of KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa
Arkadiusz Piwowar, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Poland
Roberta Sisto, University of Foggia, Italy
Ariel Soto-Caro, Universidad de Concepción - Campus Chillán, Chile
Áron Török, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary

Agricultural engineering
Mário Cunha, University of Porto, Portugal (environmental engineering, biological systems engineering)
Carol S.K. Lin, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (biological systems engineering)
Pankaj B Pathare, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (postharvest technology)
Georgios Skouteris, Metropolitan College, Athens, Greece

Climate-based Agriculture
Mário Cunha, University of Porto, Portugal (environmental engineering, biological systems engineering)
Jose A. Egea, Center for Edaphology and Applied Biology of Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Spain

Amelioration
Biswanath Dari, University of Florida, USA
Elena Aydin, Slovak University of Agriculture, Slovakia

Tropical Agriculture
Pinaki Acharyya, Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, India
Lorenzo Barbanti, University of Bologna, Italy
Vittorio Farina, University of Palermo, Italy
Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, Mexico

Microbiology
Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, Mexico
Abhishek Walia, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, India

Sustainable development
Felix Arion, AgroTransilvania Cluster: Dezmir, Romania
Giuseppe Di Vita, University of Catania, Italy
Sartaj Bhat, Gifu University, Japan

Agronomy
Karkanis Anestis, University of Thessaly, Greece
Moritz Von Cossel, University of Hohenheim: Stuttgart, Germany
Mário Cunha, University of Porto, Portugal (environmental engineering, biological systems engineering)
Vinod Jakkula, Bayer U.S – Crop Science, USA
Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh
Mehdi Rahimi, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Iran
Ankit Saini, Eternal University, India
Agnieszka Synowiec, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland

Plant biology
Dr. Anket Sharma, Guru Nanak Dev University, India

Biomass, Biofuel
Dahunsi Olatunde, Landmark University, Nigeria

Rural development
Daniela Spina, University of Catania, Italy
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis, University of Western Macedonia, Greece
Vitor Martinho, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu - Escola Superior Agrária, Portugal
Sri Krishna Sudheer Patoju, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India

Agricultural information and communication
Festus Victor Bekun, Gelisim Üniversitesi, Turkey
Christian Franco-Crespo, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Ecuador
Giuseppina Migliore, University of Palermo, Italy

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Volume 10 Issue 1

January 2025

Research Articles

Open Access January 7, 2025

Optimization of sustainable corn–cattle integration in Gorontalo Province using goal programming

Supriyo Imran, Ria Indriani, Mohammad Zubair Hippy

Article number: 20220405

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Farmers cannot achieve the optimum profits using an integrated system in corn and cattle farming because they are not utilizing their resources in the best way possible. Therefore, finding better ways to use farm waste as animal food and cow manure as corn plant fertilizer is of utter importance. Goal programming enables a combination of production because it can complete several goals simultaneously. To the best of our knowledge, this type of analysis has not been used in previous livestock crop integration studies. Our study aims to (1) determine the optimal production combination in corn–cattle integration and (2) analyze the optimal allocation of resource use in corn–cattle integration. A total of 66 corn–cattle farmers were interviewed for this study. Data were analyzed through a goal programming model using Linear Interactive and Discrete Optimizer. The results indicate that (1) the optimal production combination with profit targets, production costs, and production risks in corn–cattle integration is met, but the achievement value obtained is still below the target, where the best optimal production combination is 14,693 kg of corn, 18 cows, 3,061 kg of corn waste, and 6,087 kg of compost. (2) In the corn–cattle integration system, the best way to use resources is to increase the supply of medicine, land, and labor by one unit. This is true even if those resources are scarce. The sensitivity interval for the optimal use of production resources in the corn–cattle integration system with the target of profit, cost, and production risk can be increased by 1% from the amount of resources used to infinity and can be reduced by 4–16% of the amount of resources used. To be more food secure, independent, wealthy, and able to support ecosystem sustainability in rural areas, farmers should set up an integrated corn–cattle system with the right mix of output and resource allocation.

Open Access January 8, 2025

Competitiveness of Indonesia’s nutmeg in global market

Dini Rochdiani, Dadan Wardhana, Yosini Deliana, Eti Suminartika, Sulistyodewi Nur Wiyono, Tennisya Febriyanti Suardi

Article number: 20220404

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Nutmeg has been one of the oldest domestically and globally traded spices. This study aims to explore its competitiveness in the global market and examine factors increasing this competitiveness to provide potential policy recommendations for Indonesia’s nutmeg export improvement. Based on the analysis of competitiveness indicators, Indonesia’s export-oriented nutmeg undergoes declining productivity, low export prices, and stagnant progress of export competitiveness compared to other producing and exporting countries. From the results of panel data estimations, human resource endowment is the most influencing factor in boosting export competitiveness of nutmeg. Consumer Price Index, Foreign Direct Investment and agricultural shares in total gross domestic product have a positive link with export competitiveness. Logistics performance for international trade is also a potential driver for competitiveness. These findings imply that policies towards high export competitiveness of the nutmeg should be tailored to improving the productivity of the product standardising global trade procedures, advancing the quality of economic outcomes, and strengthening logistics infrastructure and management.

Open Access January 13, 2025

Toward sustainable bioproducts from lignocellulosic biomass: Influence of chemical pretreatments on liquefied walnut shells

Nives Jovičić, Tajana Krička, Alan Antonović, Božidar Matin, Lato Pezo, Ivan Brandić, Ana Matin

Article number: 20220382

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The depletion of resources and the generation of significant waste pose considerable environmental challenges. Post-utilization of walnut kernels leaves behind substantial amounts of shells as the unused residue. Walnut shells find application in various production processes, offering an opportunity to mitigate environmental impacts through resource utilization. This study investigates the influence of chemical pretreatment on the properties of liquefied lignocellulosic biomass, specifically focusing on walnut shells as a prominent lignocellulosic material. The results reveal that samples subjected to alcohol pretreatment exhibited the lowest degree of liquefaction (85.00% at 120°C for 45 min), while the highest degree of liquefaction was observed in samples after alkaline pretreatment (90.76% at 90°C for 15 min). Analyzing functional groups in liquefied walnut shell biomass, formed during the addition of polyhydric alcohols, glycols, and organic acids, underscores its potential for diverse bioproducts. Pretreatment significantly increases the hydroxyl (OH) number, irrespective of the type, temperature, and duration of chemical pretreatment. Compared to the untreated sample, alkali pretreatment produces the highest OH number (1288.03 KOH/g), surpassing mean values after acid and alcohol pretreatment. The results highlight the efficacy of chemical pretreatment in tailoring the properties of liquefied walnut shell biomass, addressing the challenges associated with resource depletion and waste accumulation.

Open Access January 23, 2025

Efficacy of Betaproteobacteria-based insecticides for managing whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), on cucumber plants

Hail Kamel Shannag

Article number: 20250408

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The whitefly, B. tabaci , poses a significant threat to cucumber cultivation. While traditional insecticides are commonly used to manage this pest, they frequently raise ecological and health concerns. In contrast, naturally derived biopesticides offer a promising and environmentally friendly alternative for controlling whitefly populations, thereby reducing negative impacts on non-target organisms. This study evaluates the efficacy of two novel Betaproteobacteria-based insecticides: Burkholderia spp. strain A396 (Venerate XC) and Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1 (Grandevo WDG) against B. tabaci . Leaf-dipping bioassays were performed to compare the effectiveness of these biopesticides with spirotetramat (Movento ® 240 SC) as a standard control. Both biopesticides significantly reduced egg hatching rates and decreased survival rates in nymphs and adults by 74.5, 94.8, and 76.5%, respectively, indicating concentration-dependent effects. Direct exposure to Venerate and Grandevo exhibited toxicity levels comparable to spirotetramat across all tested concentrations. However, spirotetramat residues were found to be more toxic to adult whiteflies than the other products, while the mortality associated with Venerate residues was relatively low. Both Venerate and spirotetramat produced significant sublethal effects on the duration of nymph development, although these effects were not consistently concentration-dependent; Grandevo did not affect nymph development. These findings suggest that the novel insecticides may effectively manage B. tabaci populations in Jordan, warranting further investigation under field conditions.

Open Access February 3, 2025

Assessment of nutrition status of pineapple plants during ratoon season using diagnosis and recommendation integrated system

Nguyen Huynh Minh Anh, Phan Chan Hiep, Nguyen Thanh Ngan, Le Thi Ngoc Tho, Nguyen Duc Trong, Vo Minh Thuan, Tran Thi Ngoc Thien, Le Thanh Quang, Nguyen Quoc Khuong

Article number: 20250414

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The use of chemical fertilizer based on farmers' experience has led to fertilizer over-application in Hau Giang province, leading to increased production costs and severe environmental pollution. Therefore, it is important to assess crop nutrition status and make nutrient recommendations. Therein, the diagnosis and recommendation integrated system (DRIS) is a well-known approach to evaluating the nutrition status of crops. The current study aimed (i) to evaluate the sensitivity of established DRIS norms set for ratoon pineapple and (ii) to appraise the nutrition status of the plants in different regions of Hau Giang province, Vietnam. An omission plot experiment was conducted with a fully fertilized treatment and treatments omitting each nutrient of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) at leaves +1, +3, +7, +14, +15, +18, +20, +22, and +24. In the results, at leaf +1 and leaf +7, the DRIS indices of the groups omitting each of P, K, Ca, and Mg nutrients were lower than those of the NPKCaMg group, i.e., the leaves +1 and +7 had greater reliabilities. Based on leaf +1, the requirement order for nutrients of the ratoon pineapple was Cu > Ca > K > Zn > P > N > Fe > Mn. The newly established DRIS can be provided to the local agriculture managers to recommend the farmers to improve their profits and lower the use of chemical fertilizers for ratoon pineapple. Moreover, the results of this study will be a valuable reference for the establishment of DRIS in the world. Graphical abstract. Source: Created by Authors.

Open Access February 12, 2025

Nutritional value and consumer assessment of 12 avocado crosses between cvs. Hass × Pionero

María Teresa Martínez-Damián, Damaris Leopoldina Ojeda-Barrios, Jesús Lugo-Espinosa, Alejandro Facundo Barrientos-Priego, Oscar Cruz-Alvarez

Article number: 20250415

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The widespread popularity of fresh avocados is linked to perceptions of their high nutritional value and sensory appeal. The cultivar Hass accounts for 95% of world production, so we used this cultivar as a reference to evaluate the nutritional and consumer assessment of 12 elite genotypes from the cross Hass × Pionero. A completely randomised experimental design was established, with three replicates per genotype (39 trees in total). The following characteristics were assessed: shelf life, fruit weight (FW), fruit weight loss (FWL), firmness, colour, chlorophyll (Chl) a and b, total carotenoids (TCr), total phenols (TP), total flavonoids (TFl), antioxidant capacity (AC), dry matter (DM), oil, lutein, β-carotene, and α-tocopherol. Sensory and quality characteristics, external and internal, were also assessed: flavour, texture, and fibrousness. The genotypes exhibited significant differences ( p ≤ 0.05) for shelf life, WL, LWF, Chl, TCr, TP, and AC. Oil content was higher in the genotypes H×P40, H×P96, and S2/405. Lutein content varied in the genotypes S2/405 (0.713 mg kg −1 ), β-carotene in S2/27 and S2/29 (0.189 and 0.187 mg kg −1 ), and α-tocopherol in H×P40 (237.73 mg kg −1 ). On the other hand, the multivariate analysis facilitated the discernment of five distinct groups of genotypes, each clearly distinguished by their content of bioactive compounds and sensory attributes. Overall, the analysis identified several genotypes with quality, taste, and texture characteristics similar to those of Hass and one with less fibrousness (S2/249). Results identify several genotypes having good commercial potential for fresh consumption and as sources of bioactive compounds.

Review Articles

Open Access January 8, 2025

Reference dietary patterns in Portugal: Mediterranean diet vs Atlantic diet

Raquel P. F. Guiné, Sofia G. Florença, Ana Luisa Amaral, Cristina A. Costa

Article number: 20220406

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Portugal is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Thus, the dietary patterns in Portugal include both the Mediterranean diet (MD) and the Atlantic diet (AD). This review examines the characteristics of both diets, highlighting their commonalities and unique features. This descriptive literature review analyses scientific articles on the MD and AD. It addresses the health effects of both diets based on published evidence. It includes a review of 15 studies specifically focused on the Portuguese population. Most of the studies were conducted with younger people (children or adolescents) or older people, and some were made with patients suffering from a specific pathology, like heart disease, AIDS, or macular degeneration. Both diets emphasize natural, local, and seasonal foods prepared using traditional methods. They consist of foods rich in macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive compounds that offer health benefits. Both the MD and the AD are recommended as healthy diets, associated with physical activity as fundamental elements of a healthy lifestyle promoting general well-being. While the health effects of the MD have been extensively studied, the AD remains under-researched.

Open Access January 13, 2025

Evaluating the nutritional, therapeutic, and economic potential of Tetragonia decumbens Mill.: A promising wild leafy vegetable for bio-saline agriculture in South Africa

Avela Sogoni, Muhali Olaide Jimoh, Sihle Ngxabi, Learnmore Kambizi, Charles Petrus Laubscher

Article number: 20220368

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Global agriculture feeds over seven billion people and alarmingly, this number is expected to increase by a further 50% by 2050. To meet the additional food demand, the world development report has estimated that crop production should increase by 70–100% by 2050. However, climate change, expanding soil salinization, and the developing shortages of freshwater have negatively affected crop production of edible plants around the world. Current attempts to adapt to these conditions include the use of salt-tolerant plant species with potential economic value to fulfil the increasing food demand escalated by the increasing human population. The wild edible halophyte Tetragonia decumbens commonly known as dune spinach has the potential to be used as a leafy vegetable, a source of dietary salt, in phytoremediation and as a source of secondary metabolites. However, it remains underutilized in South Africa as commercial farming of this species has never been explored. This review examined the potential of domesticating the wild dune spinach as a leafy vegetable, describing its morphology and ecology, its propagation and cultivation requirements as well as its potential use on human health and in phytoremediation of saline soils. Furthermore, this analysis is expected to be useful towards further research and popularization of this underexploited halophyte. Source Avela Sogoni.

Short Communications

Open Access January 7, 2025

An analysis of consumer behavior regarding green product purchases in Semarang, Indonesia: The use of SEM-PLS and the AIDA model

Nobel K. T. Tampubolon, Wiludjeng Roessali, Siswanto I. Santoso

Article number: 20220407

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Background Semarang, the capital of Central Java, is one of Indonesia’s top trash producers and requires more sustainable and effective waste management. Even though environmentally friendly items have been introduced, plastic use in the city remains high, making it vital to examine human behavior in the AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) process to identify what influences the purchase of environmentally friendly products. Aims This study uses the AIDA approach customized with SEM-PLS to investigate consumer behavior toward environmentally friendly items in Semarang and identify purchasing decision determinants. Research method A purposive sample of 168 respondents from five Semarang sub-districts was interviewed online and offline for this structural equation model investigation. This quantitative and qualitative technique analyzes, interprets, and reports data using PLS 4 SEM. Results and conclusion Advertising, the AIDA Model, and environmental awareness affect buying. Consumer innovation boosts advertising and purchase but needs to be more awareness. Plastic waste in Semarang City is being reduced, but consumer innovation is needed to preserve the relationship between environmental awareness and purchase. Contribution In Semarang, plastic waste reduction has improved, but consumer innovation can lessen the relationship between awareness and green product purchases. These findings highlight the complicated relationship between consumer behavior and innovation, helping policymakers and industry actors design better green product procurement strategies to reduce waste.

Open Access January 20, 2025

Effect of NaOH concentration on production of Na-CMC derived from pineapple waste collected from local society

Anni Faridah, Aulia Azhar, Heru Suryanto, Ilman Saputra, Oktria Putri Utami, Kasmita, Muhammad Makky, Daimon Syukri

Article number: 20250409

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This study was conducted to observe the characteristics of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na-CMC) made from bacterial cellulose from pineapple peel waste obtained from the results of community business activities. Na-CMC was made from pineapple peel waste cellulose with various sodium hydroxide concentration treatments. The alkalization process with NaOH is critical to start the carboxymethylation process to produce CMC. Na-CMC was manufactured with various NaOH concentrations in the range of 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, and 15%. The resulting Na-CMC was then analyzed for quality using several parameters such as water content, NaCl content, Na-CMC purity, and degree of substitution (DS). The application of Na-CMC was tested in the view of viscosity and pH. As a result, it can be reported that the concentration of NaOH dramatically affects the character of the resulting Na-CMC. The NaOH concentration of 10% produced the best Na-CMC in this study, with the highest purity and DS value. As information for the application of the Na-CMC produced, the Na-CMC produced was measured for the pH value and viscosity. As a result, it can be reported that the pH of the Na-CMC solution was categorized as neutral, and the viscosity value was directly proportional to the purity of Na-CMC. The findings of this study have provided information on the potential of pineapple peel waste to produce Na-CMC, even though the material was not standardized because it comes from annual public activity.

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