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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"Avocado"”.
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The avocado pear tree
… world changed beneath the sheltering arms of the avocado pear tree.
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Purification and Characterization of 5'-Methylthioadenosine Nucleosidase From Avocado and Tomato
Activities of MTA nucleosidase and 5-methylthioribose kinase were determined in ripening 'Rutgers' and non-ripening ' rin' and 'nor' tomatoes during fruit development. The effects of wounding on MTA content and MTA nucleosidase activity were also assessed. Results suggested that the methionine …
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Documentation and analysis of avocado oil extraction technologies in Leguruki, Tanzania
… on extracting oil from excess supplies of avocados since 2014 with the goal of adapting oil extraction methods to small-scale farmers. Through this process of extracting oil, the team has explored several iterations of avocado dryers, presses, and centrifuges. Analyzing this machinery has …
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Bird use of avocado farms and intact forest in the Dominican Republic
… migrant habitats, is seeing an increase of avocado farms and a subsequent forest loss. We conducted point-count bird surveys to determine how avian species richness and diversity differ between avocado farms and intact forest, as well as how vegetation differences between farms and forests …
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Avocado meal: A novel dietary fiber source in feline and canine diets
… suitable ingredients for the pet food industry. Avocado meal, the ground and dried defatted pulp, seed, and skin after avocado oil processing, has not been used in feline and canine diets, but limited research in rats, sheep, and broiler chickens has shown that avocado meal may be an adequate …
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'Hass' avocado tree water use and the effects of water stress on fruit development
‘Hass’ avocado tree water use and the effects of water deficits on fruit development were assessed in New Zealand from 2017 to 2019. Avocado tree water use was quantified by sap flow measurement and the soil water balance method at three sites in the main avocado growing regions of the Bay of …
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Etiology and control of some fruit diseases of avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) at Westfalia Estate
Cercospora spot disease of avocados caused by Pseudocercospora purpurea (Cke) Deighton is described for the first time in South Africa, where it was found to be the most important pre-harvest fruit disease at Westfalia Estate, in the North Eastern Transvaal (longitude 30°10' and latitude 23°45'). …
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Estudio del sector industrial de palta hass para consumo nacional
Currently, avocado’s consumption in has been growing, which generates a greater production at the national level (MINAGRI, 2019). Many types of avocado are produced in Peru, including the hass avocado. The hass avocado is smaller in size than the strong avocado, but its quality, flavor and shelf …
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The use of cover crops to increase yield and reduce pest pressure in a commercial avocado orchard at Levubu, Limpopo Province
… crop yield, pest damage and weed suppression in avocado orchards. The trial plots were sited within established commercial avocado orchards with trees of similar cultivar (‘Hass’), soil-type and age, located in Levubu, Limpopo, South Africa. Mixtures of cover crops were planted in the alleys of …
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Effect of Avocado (Persea americana Mill) oil inclusion in the Tris-based extender on the quality of Boer goat semen stored at different temperatures
… This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Avocado oil on Boer goats semen quality parameters during liquid storage (5˚C,17 ˚C and 24˚C). Semen samples collected from four matured Boer goats were pooled and Tris-egg yolk extenders were supplemented with Avocado oil at 0, 1, 2 and 3%. The …
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Identification and expression analysis of putative NLR genes in avocado, Persea americana, during infection by the oomycete, Phytophthora cinnamomi
Avocado production in South Africa is significantly affected by the pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi. This pathogen causes root necrosis in infected rootstocks, which may ultimately lead to plant death and thus economic losses. The complex molecular interactions between avocado and P. cinnamomi are …
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Microbubbles can remove Listeria monocytogenes from the surface of stainless steels, cucumbers, and avocados
… steel and the surface of fresh cucumber and avocado. Stainless steel coupons (1"×2''), cucumber, and avocado surfaces were inoculated with L. monocytogenes (LCDC strain). After 1, 24 or 48 h, loosely attached cells were washed off, and inoculated areas were targeted by microbubbles (~0.5 mm …
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Effects of tillage and mulching on selected soil properties, growth and yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
… and minimum tillage) and three (3) levels of avocado leaf mulch (0, 6 and 12 t/ha). The following soil properties were determined: soil organic carbon (SOC), soil water content (SWC), bulk density (BD), infiltration rate (IR), cumulative infiltration (CI) and aggregate stability (AS). …
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Analyses of the in vitro effects of phosphite on Phytophthora cinnamomi isolates
… (Rands), results in devastating decreases in avocado yields every year. Successful management of P. cinnamomi relies on many features, one of which is chemical control by phosphite. Despite its continuous use in South Africa for decades, there is yet to be a country-wide survey that assesses …
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Designing user-centered IoT solutions for small-scale and mid-scale farmers
… user group: smallscale and medium-scale avocado farmers. By engaging these farmers and subject matter experts in the field, key insights are drawn on the nuances of avocado cultivation, challenges in irrigation and water management, and the use of technology and data analytics in farming. …
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