1903 papers
A field study in India's semi-arid Vindhyan region demonstrates that bael- and guava-based agroforestry systems significantly outperform sole cropping in biomass accumulation and carbon sequestration, with bael systems achieving the highest carbon stocks and offering a viable strategy for climate mitigation and rural livelihood support.
This study introduces the Digital Extension Service Preparedness Index (DESPI) to reveal significant inter-state disparities in India's digital agricultural infrastructure, identifying network access as the most constraining factor and providing a foundational evidence base for targeted policy interventions to strengthen supply-side readiness.
This study demonstrates that a novel helioloid solar-integrated semi-closed photobioreactor significantly enhances biomass productivity, lipid accumulation, and biodiesel yield in *Cladophora* sp. OW8 and *Spirogyra* sp. OW3, producing fuel that meets international ASTM and EN standards for sustainable third-generation bioenergy.
This study experimentally evaluated the influence of moisture content on the mechanical properties of caixeta wood according to ABNT NBR 7190-3:2022, revealing discrepancies between experimental results and code-estimated values that highlight the need for an expanded database on tropical wood species.
This study of 137 Cypriot beekeepers reveals that while operational scale significantly influences socio-economic motivations, resource access, and stakeholder collaboration, it does not necessarily correlate with greater environmental influence or efforts to promote sustainable land management practices.
This study demonstrates that lactic acid bacteria fermentation, particularly when co-fermented with lactose, significantly enhances the release and bioconversion of matcha catechins into gallic acid and other metabolites through acidochemical desorption and enzymatic activity, thereby positively correlating with improved antioxidant capacity.
This study demonstrates that manually fabricated, three-layer nonwoven geotextiles made from NaOH-treated abaca fibers serve as effective, clog-resistant, and sustainable alternatives to commercial synthetic geo-envelopes for agricultural subsurface drainage systems, offering superior drainage intensity as thickness increases.
This study demonstrates that digestates and vermicompost serve as effective, low-cost, and sustainable alternatives to synthetic media for cultivating *Chlorella vulgaris*, significantly enhancing biomass yield, biochemical composition, and biodiesel quality compared to standard Bold Basal medium.
This study identifies *Bacillus velezensis* SM6, isolated from common sole, as a superior probiotic candidate for aquaculture by employing a novel score-heatmap approach to evaluate its safety, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, and strong adhesion properties, which were subsequently validated through in vivo trials in European seabass.
This qualitative study of European fermentation companies reveals that while consumer demand for high-quality, natural fermented foods is driving market expansion, innovation is significantly hindered by restrictive regulatory frameworks, particularly the Health Claims Regulation, and lobbying by traditional food industries, necessitating policy reforms to unlock the sector's full potential.