Sensors, Vol. 23, Pages 4088: Fuzzy Control Application to an Irrigation System of Hydroponic Crops under Greenhouse: Case Cultivation of Strawberries (Fragaria Vesca)
quez Ayala
Hydroponics refers to a modern set of agricultural techniques that do not require the use of natural soil for plant germination and development. These types of crops use artificial irrigation systems that, together with fuzzy control methods, allow plants to be provided with the exact amount of nutrients for optimal growth. The diffuse control begins with the sensorization of the agricultural variables that intervene in the hydroponic ecosystem, such as the environmental temperature, electrical conductivity of the nutrient solution and the temperature, humidity, and pH of the substrate. Based on this knowled...
Source: Sensors - April 18, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Edgar Maya Olalla Andres Lopez Flores Marcelo Zambrano Mauricio Dom ínguez Limaico Henry Diaz Iza Carlos Vasquez Ayala Tags: Article Source Type: research
Ownership and convention
Cognition. 2023 Apr 9;237:105454. doi: 10.1016/j.cognition.2023.105454. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe basis of property rights is a central problem in political philosophy. The core philosophical dispute concerns whether property rights are natural facts, independent of human conventions. In this article, we examine adult judgments on this issue. We find evidence that familiar property norms regarding external objects (e.g., fish and strawberries) are treated as conventional on standard measures of authority dependence and context relativism. Previous work on the moral/conventional distinction indicates that people tre...
Source: Cognition - April 11, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Shaun Nichols John Thrasher Source Type: research
Ownership and convention
Cognition. 2023 Apr 9;237:105454. doi: 10.1016/j.cognition.2023.105454. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe basis of property rights is a central problem in political philosophy. The core philosophical dispute concerns whether property rights are natural facts, independent of human conventions. In this article, we examine adult judgments on this issue. We find evidence that familiar property norms regarding external objects (e.g., fish and strawberries) are treated as conventional on standard measures of authority dependence and context relativism. Previous work on the moral/conventional distinction indicates that people tre...
Source: Cognition - April 11, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Shaun Nichols John Thrasher Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 3243: Characterization of Delonix regia Flowers & rsquo; Pigment and Polysaccharides: Evaluating Their Antibacterial, Anticancer, and Antioxidant Activities and Their Application as a Natural Colorant and Sweetener in Beverages
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 3243: Characterization of Delonix regia Flowers’ Pigment and Polysaccharides: Evaluating Their Antibacterial, Anticancer, and Antioxidant Activities and Their Application as a Natural Colorant and Sweetener in Beverages
Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules28073243
Authors:
Doaa Ebada
Hefnawy T. Hefnawy
Ayman Gomaa
Amira M. Alghamdi
Asmaa Ali Alharbi
Mohammed S. Almuhayawi
Mohanned Talal Alharbi
Ahmed Awad
Soad K. Al Jaouni
Samy Selim
Gehad S. Eldeeb
Mohammad Namir
In the present study, an attempt was made to investigate the in vitro antioxidant, anticancer, and ...
Source: Molecules - April 5, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Doaa Ebada Hefnawy T. Hefnawy Ayman Gomaa Amira M. Alghamdi Asmaa Ali Alharbi Mohammed S. Almuhayawi Mohanned Talal Alharbi Ahmed Awad Soad K. Al Jaouni Samy Selim Gehad S. Eldeeb Mohammad Namir Tags: Article Source Type: research
Effect of milling intensity on the properties of chitin, chitosan and chitosan films obtained from grasshopper
This study establishes the role milling intensity played in the modification of grasshopper products and provides a reference for practical applications.PMID:37001787 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124249 (Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 31, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Hongguang Zhu Hanqi Tang Fei Li Haixin Sun Litao Tong Source Type: research
CRISPR/Cas9 editing of the polygalacturonase < em > FaPG1 < /em > gene improves strawberry fruit firmness
In conclusion, editing the FaPG1 gene using the CRISPR/Cas9 system is an efficient method for improving strawberry fruit firmness and shelf life.PMID:36960432 | PMC:PMC10028403 | DOI:10.1093/hr/uhad011 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - March 24, 2023 Category: Cytology Authors: Gloria L ópez-Casado Cristina S ánchez-Raya Pablo D Ric-Varas Candelas Paniagua Rosario Blanco-Portales Juan Mu ñoz-Blanco Sara Pose Antonio J Matas Jose A Mercado Source Type: research
CRISPR/Cas9 editing of the polygalacturonase < em > FaPG1 < /em > gene improves strawberry fruit firmness
In conclusion, editing the FaPG1 gene using the CRISPR/Cas9 system is an efficient method for improving strawberry fruit firmness and shelf life.PMID:36960432 | PMC:PMC10028403 | DOI:10.1093/hr/uhad011 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - March 24, 2023 Category: Cytology Authors: Gloria L ópez-Casado Cristina S ánchez-Raya Pablo D Ric-Varas Candelas Paniagua Rosario Blanco-Portales Juan Mu ñoz-Blanco Sara Pose Antonio J Matas Jose A Mercado Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 2711: Bioactive Ingredients with Health-Promoting Properties of Strawberry Fruit (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne)
Tylingo
Strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne) belong to the berry group and are characterized primarily by delightful sensory properties. Due to their chemical composition, these fruits are a rich source of bioactive compounds that can modify the metabolic and physiological functions of the body. The aim of this work is to present the current state of research on bioactive ingredients found in these fruits in the context of their health-promoting properties. The paper presents compiled and reviewed data on the content of polyphenolic compounds, organic acids, and vitamins, especially vitamin C, in strawberries. T...
Source: Molecules - March 17, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Joanna Newerli-Guz Maria Śmiechowska Alicja Drzewiecka Robert Tylingo Tags: Review Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 2677: Physicochemical Properties of Plasma-Activated Water and Its Control Effects on the Quality of Strawberries
In this study, the effects of plasma-activated water (PAW), generated by dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma at the gas&ndash;liquid interface, on the quality of fresh strawberries during storage were investigated. The results showed that, with the prolongation of plasma treatment time, the pH of PAW declined dramatically and the electrical conductivity increased significantly. The active components, including NO2&minus;, NO3&minus;, H2O2, and O2&minus;, accumulated gradually in PAW, whereas the concentration of O2&minus; decreased gradually with the treatment time after 2 min. ...
Source: Molecules - March 16, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xiao Yang Can Zhang Qunfang Li Jun-Hu Cheng Tags: Article Source Type: research
Macrolactin R from Bacillus siamensis and its antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea
This study demonstrated that the production of macrolactin R produced byBacillus siamensis are involved in the antifungal activity againstBotrytis cinerea. (Source: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology)
Source: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology - March 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
The effects of snack foods of different energy density on self-served portions and consumption in preschool children
Appetite. 2023 Mar 10:106527. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIt is recommended that preschoolers serve themselves their own food portions; however, it is unclear what factors influence the amount they select for consumption, and particularly how their selected portions are influenced by food properties such as energy density, volume, and weight. We offered preschool children snacks differing in energy density (ED) and investigated the effects on the amounts they served and then consumed. In a crossover design, 52 children aged 4-6 y (46% girls; 21% overweight) ate an afternoon snack on 2 da...
Source: Appetite - March 12, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hanim E Diktas Liane S Roe Kathleen L Keller Barbara J Rolls Source Type: research
The effects of snack foods of different energy density on self-served portions and consumption in preschool children
Appetite. 2023 Mar 10:106527. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIt is recommended that preschoolers serve themselves their own food portions; however, it is unclear what factors influence the amount they select for consumption, and particularly how their selected portions are influenced by food properties such as energy density, volume, and weight. We offered preschool children snacks differing in energy density (ED) and investigated the effects on the amounts they served and then consumed. In a crossover design, 52 children aged 4-6 y (46% girls; 21% overweight) ate an afternoon snack on 2 da...
Source: Appetite - March 12, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hanim E Diktas Liane S Roe Kathleen L Keller Barbara J Rolls Source Type: research
The effects of snack foods of different energy density on self-served portions and consumption in preschool children
Appetite. 2023 Mar 10:106527. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIt is recommended that preschoolers serve themselves their own food portions; however, it is unclear what factors influence the amount they select for consumption, and particularly how their selected portions are influenced by food properties such as energy density, volume, and weight. We offered preschool children snacks differing in energy density (ED) and investigated the effects on the amounts they served and then consumed. In a crossover design, 52 children aged 4-6 y (46% girls; 21% overweight) ate an afternoon snack on 2 da...
Source: Appetite - March 12, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hanim E Diktas Liane S Roe Kathleen L Keller Barbara J Rolls Source Type: research
Green and recyclable graphitic carbon nitride/chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol photocatalytic films with efficient antibacterial activity for fruit packaging
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Mar 8:123974. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123974. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChitosan (CS) is an excellent raw material for the preparation of food packaging films due to its good film-forming properties, non-toxicity, and biodegradability. However, pure chitosan films have drawbacks such as weak mechanical properties and limited antimicrobial activity. In this work, novel food packaging films containing chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and porous graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) were successfully prepared. The PVA served to improve the mechanical properties of the chitosan-based films, whil...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 10, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Shujun Liu Xianqiang Gao Hai Fan Mengting Zhang Geoffrey I N Waterhouse Shuhua Zhu Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 2496: Improved Phenolic Profile, Sensory Acceptability, and Storage Stability of Strawberry Decoction Beverages Added with Blueberry Decoctions
In this study, we developed three berry-based beverages: blend strawberry&ndash;blueberry (SBB), strawberry (SB), and blueberry (BB). The polyphenol profile of the beverages was characterized by UPLC-ESI-Q-ToF MSE, an acceptability test was carried out with potential consumers, and a stability analysis was performed under commercial storage conditions (4, 25, and 34 &deg;C). The SBB exhibited a good sensorial preference (score of 81.3) and showed high contents and a diverse composition of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, which were up to 3.0- and 1.2-fold higher compared to the SB, respectively. Regardin...
Source: Molecules - March 9, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Ana Mar ía Sotelo-González Iza Fernanda P érez-Ramírez Julissa Haydee Soto-Infante Haiku Daniel de Jes ús Gómez-Velázquez Ma. Estela V ázquez-Barrios Alexandro Escobar-Ort íz Rosal ía Reynoso-Camacho Tags: Article Source Type: research
