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Elicitors: A Tool for Improving Fruit Phenolic Content

Ruiz-García, Yolanda; Gómez-Plaza, Encarna - In: Agriculture 3 (2013) 1, pp. 33-52

Fruits are one of the most important sources of polyphenols for humans, whether they are consumed fresh or as processed products. To improve the phenolic content of fruits, a novel field of interest is based on results obtained using elicitors, agrochemicals which were primarily designed to...

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Hydrothermal Carbonization of Spent Osmotic Solution (SOS) Generated from Osmotic Dehydration of Blueberries

Singh, Kaushlendra; Sivanandan, Litha - In: Agriculture 4 (2014) 3, pp. 239-259

Hydrothermal carbonization of spent osmotic solution (SOS), a waste generated from osmotic dehydration of fruits, has the potential of transformation into hydrochars, a value-added product, while reducing cost and overall greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste disposal. Osmotic solution...

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Evaluation of Surveillance for Documentation of Freedom from Bovine Tuberculosis

Calvo-Artavia, Francisco Fernando; Alban, Lis; Nielsen, … - In: Agriculture 3 (2013) 3, pp. 310-326

The objective was to study how surveillance for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) could be made more resource-effective in a bTB free country. A stochastic scenario tree model was developed to: (1) evaluate the sensitivity (CSe) of four surveillance system components (SSC) (i.e., meat inspection of...

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Evaluation of Biofertilizers in Irrigated Rice: Effects on Grain Yield at Different Fertilizer Rates

Banayo, Niño Paul Meynard; Cruz, Pompe C. Sta.; … - In: Agriculture 2 (2012) 1, pp. 73-86

Biofertilizers are becoming increasingly popular in many countries and for many crops, but very few studies on their effect on grain yield have been conducted in rice. Therefore, we evaluated three different biofertilizers (based on Azospirillum, Trichoderma, or unidentified rhizobacteria) in...

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Soil Erosion in Britain: Updating the Record

Boardman, John - In: Agriculture 3 (2013) 3, pp. 418-442

Concern about soil erosion on arable land in Britain dates back at least 40 years. Monitoring schemes and case studies have subsequently identified the areas at risk, the rates and frequencies and the major factors responsible for erosion. Initial concern focused on impacts on the farm and...

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The Agricultural Ethics of Biofuels: The Food vs. Fuel Debate

Thompson, Paul B. - In: Agriculture 2 (2012) 4, pp. 339-358

portion of the blame for a spike in global food prices was associated with growth of the United States’ corn ethanol industry … not reflect an adequate understanding of the way that rising food prices and changes in agricultural technology affect the … food security of the poorest people. Third, although rising food prices could be beneficial to poor farm producers among …

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Salmonella Prevalence in Turkey Flocks before and after Implementation of the Control Program in Germany

Käsbohrer, Annemarie; Schroeter, Andreas; Helmuth, Reiner - In: Agriculture 3 (2013) 3, pp. 342-361

The objective of the study was to describe the Salmonella prevalence in turkey flocks before and after the implementation of the Salmonella control program in Germany and to identify factors that are potentially associated with the presence of Salmonella in the flocks. To achieve this, all...

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Enhanced Accumulation of Vitamins, Nutraceuticals and Minerals in Lettuces Associated with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF): A Question of Interest for Both Vegetables and Humans

Baslam, Marouane; Garmendia, Idoia; Goicoechea, Nieves - In: Agriculture 3 (2013) 1, pp. 188-209

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is extensively grown and is the most widely used food crop for the called “Fourth Range” of vegetables. Lettuce exhibits healthy properties mainly due to the presence of antioxidant compounds (vitamins C and E, carotenoids, polyphenols) alongside significant fibre...

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Integration of Epidemiological Evidence in a Decision Support Model for the Control of Campylobacter in Poultry Production

Garcia, Ana B.; Madsen, Anders L.; Vigre, Håkan - In: Agriculture 3 (2013) 3, pp. 516-535

The control of human Campylobacteriosis is a priority in public health agendas all over the world. Poultry is considered a significant risk factor for human infections with Campylobacter and risk assessment models indicate that the successful implementation of Campylobacter control strategies in...

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Development of Recombinant Flagellar Antigens for Serological Detection of Salmonella enterica Serotypes Enteritidis, Hadar, Heidelberg, and Typhimurium in Poultry

Minicozzi, Joseph; Sanchez, Susan; Lee, Margie D.; … - In: Agriculture 3 (2013) 3, pp. 381-397

Accurate and fast detection of harmful Salmonella is a major concern of food safety. Common Salmonella serotypes responsible for human associated foodborne outbreaks are S. Enteritidis, S. Hadar, S. Heidelberg, and S. Typhimurium are also commonly isolated from poultry. Serology is commonly used...

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