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Biostimulants for sustainable crop production
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 282

Biostimulants for sustainable crop production

The first comprehensive review of key advances in biostimulant research Covers key groups of biostimulants: humic substances, seaweed extracts, protein hydrolysates, silicon, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) Discusses key advances in research and practical applications of biostimulants in the field

Vol.1 A.I.D.A.A. Proceedings of the XXV AIDAA International Congress of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 736

Vol.1 A.I.D.A.A. Proceedings of the XXV AIDAA International Congress of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The 2019 AIDAA Congress is the biennial Congress of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Italian no-profit cultural association dedicated to the aerospace community. AIDAA was formed in 1969 through a merging of the former Societies AIDA (Associazione Italiana di Aerotecnica formed in 1920) and AIR (Associazione Italiana Razzi).In 1951, AIDA was among the founders of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and in 1957 of the International Council of Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS). In 1992 AIDAA joined the Confederation of European Aerospace Societies (CEAS).The Congress is jointly hosted by AIDAA Rome Section, the Departments of Astronautic, Electric and Energetic Engineering (DIAEE) and of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) of Civil and Industrial Engineering Faculty and the School of Aerospace Engineering (SIA) of Sapienza University of Rome. The degree courses in Aerospace Engineering are attended by almost 1500 students.

Achieving sustainable greenhouse cultivation
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 350

Achieving sustainable greenhouse cultivation

Reviews advantages and disadvantages of different protected cultivation systems, from greenhouses and net houses to aquaponic and vertical farming systems. Detailed assessment of current research on optimising the two main variables in protected cultivation: the aerial environment and root development. Particular focus on systems control to optimise product quality and environmental impact.

Improving standards and certification in agri-food supply chains
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 282

Improving standards and certification in agri-food supply chains

Considers a range of techniques used for measuring compliance and improving performance across the agri-food supply chain, including those used to measure on-farm carbon footprints and biodiversity Provides a useful and comprehensive context to the role of governments and other food safety agencies in setting safety, quality and sustainability standards for global agri-food supply chains Reviews the key issues in developing voluntary standards, focussing on those encountered during the development of robust carbon-neutral and biodiversity offsetting certification schemes

Frontiers in agri-food supply chains
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 277

Frontiers in agri-food supply chains

Provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing agri-food supply chains, including the need to be more sustainable in light of the high environmental costs of global distribution Addresses the external factors that can impact the logistics and performance of supply chains, including political developments, international conflicts and pandemics such as COVID-19 Reviews the main agri-food supply chains used in different regions around the world, focussing on those implanted in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East

Advances in postharvest management of horticultural produce
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 320

Advances in postharvest management of horticultural produce

Focuses on advances in preservation technologies such as advanced modelling of cooling patterns, dynamic controlled atmosphere and improving use of 1-MCP as an ethylene inhibitor Reviews strengths and weaknesses of different disinfection techniques, such as the use of sanitisers, hot water or air, irradiation, plasma, ozone and natural antimicrobials Covers developments in smart supply chain and distribution monitoring and management

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in crop production
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 332

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in crop production

Considers the role of fertiliser use in agriculture as a major contributor to the imbalance of the global nitrogen cycle Reviews the effectiveness of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers and organic sources of nitrogen in optimising nitrogen use efficiency Highlights recent developments in the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers to reduce nitrous oxide emissions

Sustainable production and postharvest handling of avocado
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 290

Sustainable production and postharvest handling of avocado

Collates over 30 years’ worth of research into sustainable avocado production by one of the most prominent experts in the field Provides a comprehensive overview of the avocado supply chain and how key elements of this value chain can be optimised to improve avocado production Reviews the nutritional value and potential health benefits of avocado, as well as its application in medicine, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

Achieving sustainable management of tropical forests
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 521

Achieving sustainable management of tropical forests

Explores the broader economic, political and environmental context in which management of tropical forests needs to operate Particular focus on management structures and techniques to achieve sustainable forest management (SFM) on the ground Includes case studies of practical experience of managing tropical forests in South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia

Optimising pig herd health and production
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 407

Optimising pig herd health and production

Summarises the wealth of research on optimising pig herd health for increased protection against major diseases, including ASF and PRRS Reviews recent advances in understanding gut function and immunity in pigs, including the development of nutritional strategies to boost immune function and resistance to disease Explores key challenges facing pig production, including breeding disease resistant pigs with a narrowing genetic base and the development of fungicide resistance