University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: ‘Harley Blackwell’ by Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pam Solano, Kathleen G. Haynes, Lincoln Zotarelli

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« Confins », traductions, échos et connotations by Confins

“…The title of this journal, Confins, was chosen for several convergent reasons: to be understandable in both Portuguese and French, the two main languages of the journal, to have only positive (or at least neutral) connotations in the two languages, to evoke the theme of pioneer fronts and the frontiers of science, where progress is made, where happen the most fruitful exchanges.To continue and deepen this reflection the article explores synonyms, antonyms, echoes and connotations of the word in French and Portuguese, but also in various European languages (Spanish, Italian, German, Romanian), first from French then Portuguese, and situates them in the context of some quotations in both languages.…”
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Capsicum annuum L. ‘Purple Rain’, a New Ornamental Pepper by John R. Stommel, Robert J. Griesbach, Margaret Pooler

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University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: ‘Peter Wilcox’ by Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pam Solano, Kathleen G. Haynes, Lincoln Zotarelli

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Bamboo waste recycling using Dictyophora indusiata mycelia cultivation by Haruthai Thaisuchat, Weeranuch Karuehanon, Pornanan Boonkorn, Jumnian Meesumlee, Sarayut Malai, Kanjana Ruttanateerawichien

“…The highest number of the fruiting body (37.0 mushrooms per plot) and fresh weight (2,310.5 g/0.75 m2) were observed in treatments in which spawn was produced prior to cultivation and inoculum was derived from lingzhi pieces combined with bamboo scraps. …”
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Spinach powder as soil conditioner enhances physiochemical properties of soil and growth characteristics of Solanum melongena by Hifza Javed, shazia Iram, Barira Bilal, Tehreem Tassawar

“…While, plant morphological traits plant height, root length, numbers of flowers and fruits were recorded.Results The pH of spinach-amended soil was slightly alkaline before plantation as compared to control soil. …”
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Chemical Characteristics and Physical Properties of Functional Snacks Enriched with Powdered Tomato by Wójtowicz Agnieszka, Zalewska-Korona Marta, Jabłońska-Ryś Ewa, Skalicka-Woźniak Krystyna, Oniszczuk Anna

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Effect of Pretreatments and Solar Tunnel Dryer Zone on Drying Characteristics and Stability of Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) Slices by Hayat Hassen Mohammed, Yetenayet B. Tola, Addisalem Hailu Taye, Zeneba Kedir Abdisa

“…Drying fruits and vegetables can be achieved using different drying methods based on the crop’s economic value and the technology’s affordability. …”
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Preparation of Sheepskin Unhairing Extracts from Locally Available Plants: Cleaner Leather Processing by Zerihun Teshome, Fitsum Etefa Ahmed, Tamrat Tesfaye, Lioul Getachew, Awoke Fenta Wodag, Misganaw Bitew

“…In different proportions, unhairing extracts were obtained from Phytolacca dodecandra leaves, Cucurbita foetidissima fruits, and Solanum incanum fruits. In the conventional soaking process, plant extracts were applied in various concentrations to sheepskin. …”
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Exploring the textural characteristics of foods preferred by Chinese elderly individuals based on IDDSI levels. by Muxi Chen, Yi Cheng, Wen Hu, Mengyan Wang, Juan Duan, Lei Shi

“…<h4>Results</h4>As IDDSI levels increased, the hardness of various food categories generally showed an upward trend, with significant increases observed in fruits, vegetables, grains, and tubers at IDDSI levels 6-7 (p≤0.05). …”
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Flower strips enhance the abundance and biocontrol services of predatory arthropods in a pear orchard by Guodong Han, Xingrui Zhang, Zhiping Cai, Yunli Xiao, Feng Ge

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Academic Philosophy as a Way of Life by Eli Kramer, Marta Faustino, Hélder Telo

“…This is one of the reasons that made his approach so popular and led to so many fruitful developments in the field of PWL. Inspired by Hadot’s account, which was complemented by the late Foucault’s own reflections on philosophy’s practical and performative potential, recent scholarship has characterized PWL as a metaphilosophical model that can be fruitfully used to criticize current academic practices and to develop innovative methodological approaches to the study, research, and teaching of philosophy, which in turn might enable a transformation of philosophical practices in the context of modern universities.…”
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Investigation of Heat and Mass Transfer in the Process of Fuel Preparation from Biomass Particles with High Moisture by A. V. Mitrofanov, O. B. Kolibaba, R. N. Gabitov, D. A. Dolinin, S. V. Vasilevich

“…The purpose of the present work is to improve methods of preparing fuel from recycled carrot fruits (unsuitable for use in the food sector). During the fuel preparation of carrots, the drying stage is limiting for the rational organization of its processing in boilers. …”
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New cultivars of vegetable cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> (L.) Walp.) developed at VIR by M. V. Gurkina, M. O. Burlyaeva

“…The breeding work with cowpea accessions showed that pod harvesting at the commercial ripeness stage stimulated plants to develop new pods, which extended the duration of fruiting and increased productivity. The maximum number of pods in all studied cultivars was formed in the first 20 days of the fruiting period.Conclusion. …”
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Nutritional, Chemical, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Screening of <i>Astragalus cicer</i> L. and <i>Astragalus glycyphyllos</i> L. Different Morphological Parts by Saba Shahrivari-Baviloliaei, Agnieszka Konopacka, Liege Aguiar Pascoalino, Filipa Reis, Dawid Kunkowski, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Pawel Konieczynski, Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Alina Plenis, Agnieszka Viapiana

“…High amounts of ash (above 4.6 g/100 g DW) and protein (above 13.0 g/100 g DW) were also identified, particularly in leaves and fruits of <i>A. cicer</i> and <i>A. glycyphyllos</i>. …”
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Efficient hydrogen peroxide reduction in glutathione peroxidase cycle using cost-effective FeSe2 nanospheres by Saif Khan, Sundeep S. Bhagwath, Mohammad Rehan Ajmal, Intikhab A. Ansari, Mohtashim Lohani, Sanjaya Pavgada Raghunandana, Mohammad Luqman

“…IntroductionHydrogen peroxide plays a crucial role in melanogenesis by regulating tyrosinase activity, the key melanin-forming enzyme responsible for the browning of fruits, vegetables, and seafood. The need for effective solutions to mitigate such browning processes highlights the significance of developing advanced catalytic agents.MethodsWe synthesized highly effective FeSe2 nanospheres using a one-step solvothermal process. …”
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SNAP and/or WIC Participation and Diet Quality in Mother-Child Dyads living in Greater Boston after Pandemic: A Mixed-Method Study by Thanit Vinitchagoon, Fang Fang Zhang, Rebecca C. Fauth, Erin Hennessy, Ana G. Maafs, Emma M. Browning, Christina D. Economos

“…However, qualitative results showed that mothers prioritized their children’s nutrition, used benefits to buy fruits and vegetables, and experienced stress that impacted their own diet quality. …”
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Marketing Processed Agricultural Products in Florida: Steps to Take by Bradley J. Burbaugh, Elena Toro, Amarat H. Simonne, Keith R. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider, Allen F. Wysocki, Arthur A. Teixeira, John T. Fruin

“…Fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural commodities that are processed, bottled, or packaged for human consumption must be prepared in accordance with statutes enacted by the Florida Legislature and rules administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE NETWORK OF SOCIAL SHOPS BASED ON FRANCHISE by D. Wafin, E. Hmelchenko

“…Using modern marketing technologies, carrying out in-depth analysis, studying foreign experience will help to form a concept that will eventually bear fruit…”
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How many meals should I eat each day? by Wendy Dahl, Zainab Alyousif

“…Aiming to meet the recommended servings of food groups, i.e. fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy will help promote good health and prevent illness. …”
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