Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia Wang, Shaochen Li, Yandong Yang, Lingyun Fan, Weichao Qin, Limin Su, Yuanhui Zhao, Chao Li
Summary: The phototransformation behavior and toxicity evolution of two widely used chiral pesticides (triadimefon (TF) and triadimenol (TN)) are systematically investigated in this study. Results show that TF and TN could be photodegraded faster in pure water than in natural waters, and the observed photolysis rate constants (kobs) of TN with two chiral centers exhibit enantioselectivity. TF and TN exhibit photo-induced toxicity to V. fischeri, and TN also exhibits enantioselective photoinduced toxicity after 240-min irradiation, which could be ascribed to the formation of chiral products.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Don Berslin, Angelin Reshmi, Baskaran Sivaprakash, Natarajan Rajamohan, P. Senthil Kumar
Summary: This review focuses on the effective application of biochar in treating water contaminated by chromium, lead, and arsenic. It highlights the on-field applications of biochar in soil amendment, industrial wastewater treatment, and groundwater treatment. The article also discusses the feedstock for biochar production, various production processes, and the importance of optimal conditions. The removal performance and adsorption mechanism of biochar at different working conditions are consolidated.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Megan O'Sadnick, Chris Petrich, Jofrid Skarohamar
Summary: Ice in the fjords of northern Norway undergoes temperature fluctuations throughout winter, making it difficult to track conditions at the ice-ocean interface. However, ice samples gathered from fjords allow for studying the connection between ice properties and environmental conditions. Using a developed method, the growth rate and water composition at the interface were determined for ice samples from six fjords in March 2018. The results showed variations in seawater content and brine volume fraction in the ice.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Hironori Nakagami, Hitoshi Akiyama, Hiroki Otsuka, Sho Adnas Takahashi, Katsutoshi Sawada, Nobutoshi Kobayashi, Atsushi Iwamae, Hidekazu Yamada
Summary: This study investigated sympathetic nervous activation in individuals in their homes and a highly insulated model house during the cold winter season. The results showed that subjects had longer sleep duration in the model house and some participants exhibited a stronger rise in sympathetic activity in their own homes, highlighting the importance of indoor environment in the management of early morning hypertension.
HYPERTENSION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lindsey Burbank, Mark S. Sisterson, Wei Wei, Brandon Ortega, Nathaniel Luna, Rachel Naegele
Summary: Managing widespread plant pathogens is challenging due to climate differences that may affect pathogen spread and disease severity. Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterial pathogen that is transmitted by insects. California's diverse climate and research background can inform risk assessment for X. fastidiosa spread and severity. Different grape-growing regions in California have varying summer and winter climates, affecting the recovery of infected vines. Winter recovery of grapevines should not be considered a key factor limiting X. fastidiosa spread in most cases.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Silvia Grossi, Luciana Rossi, Matteo Dell'Anno, Stefano Biffani, Carlo Angelo Sgoifo Rossi
Summary: Research has shown that drinking heated water can significantly improve growth performance and feed intake in fattening beef cattle, while also enhancing ruminal stability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Khan, B. Zeb, S. Ullah, M. M. Huraira, G. Ali, S. Zahid, Z. Rahman
Summary: This study focuses on the characterization of PM (PM10 > PM2.5 > PM1) in Lahore, Pakistan during the winter months of 2018-2019. The PM mass concentrations were found to be several times higher than the WHO recommended level, indicating alarming air quality in Lahore. The highest PM concentrations were found in December, followed by January and February. PIXE analysis revealed the presence of 15 elements, with Al being the most abundant element. FTIR analysis showed the presence of various organic compounds with functional groups. Pollution control and management strategies are needed, including tree planting and the use of renewable energy sources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Li Wang, Lei Ma, Yan Li, Christoph-Martin Geilfus, Jianlin Wei, Fuli Zheng, Zhaohui Liu, Deshui Tan
Summary: This study provides further evidence for strategies beneficial for sustainable crop production with lower hydrological nitrogen losses. Adjusted nitrogen practices enhance crop yield and nitrogen use efficiency, and optimized nitrogen treatment integrated with controlled release urea is most effective in mitigating hydrological nitrogen loss.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rongrong Zhang, Peiru Wang, Wenxiang Wang, Aixia Ren, Hafeez Noor, Rong Zhong, Zhiqiang Gao, Min Sun
Summary: Rainwater storage during the summer fallow season is crucial for increasing nitrogen use efficiency and stable production of dryland wheat in the Loess Plateau. Deep ploughing improves soil water utilization, plant nitrogen utilization, and wheat yield. It also reduces nitrogen application rates while maintaining high yield and nitrogen efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Yongliang You, Ping Song, Xianlong Yang, Yapeng Zheng, Li Dong, Jing Chen
Summary: This study conducted a 4-year field experiment to determine an optimal irrigation schedule for typical winter wheat production system in the North China Plain, recommending irrigation at specific growth stages to increase yield and maintain sustainable soil water use.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caixia Huang, Yanlin Wu, Yuansheng Ye, Yazhen Li, Juhua Ma, Jiantao Ma, Jixuan Yan, Lei Chang, Zeyi Wang, Yucai Wang, Hengjia Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different mulching materials on soil moisture, water consumption characteristics, yield, and water use efficiency of winter wheat farmland in semi-arid areas. The results showed that straw mulching reduced water consumption and increased yield and water use efficiency. In contrast, there was no significant difference in water consumption with plastic film mulching, but it increased yield and water use efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Lina Saldukaite-Sribike, Egidijus Sarauskis, Sidona Buragiene, Aida Adamaviciene, Rimantas Velicka, Zita Kriauciuniene, Dainius Savickas
Summary: Crop production is vital for providing raw food materials to humanity, but intensive farming can harm the environment. This study investigated the efficiency of different tillage techniques and sowing machines in terms of yield, energy, and environmental impact. The results showed that conventional tillage with strip tillage and a sowing machine had the highest inputs of diesel fuel, working time, and energy consumption. However, no tillage-direct sowing technology had the best yields and lowest environmental impact.
Article
Agronomy
Christopher Y. S. Wong, Nicolas E. Bambach, Maria Mar Alsina, Andrew J. McElrone, Taylor Jones, Thomas N. Buckley, William P. Kustas, Troy S. Magney
Summary: This study utilized remote sensing to continuously monitor vineyards in California and compared the performance of greenness-based and physiology-based vegetation indices in tracking variations of gross primary productivity during stress events. Results showed that the physiology-based index was effective in tracking stress-induced changes and could aid in management decisions.
IRRIGATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Claudio Perone, Michela Orsino, Giovanna La Fianza, Ferruccio Giametta, Pasquale Catalano
Summary: The study analyzed a mechanical ventilation system in greenhouses, showing excellent performance and reliable temperature control within the indoor environment, confirming its potential for efficient management of internal temperature.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fatin Zafirah Mansur, Nor Amalin Keling, Jia Hui Ang, Ali Salehabadi, Saffa Riffat, Yusri Yusup, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad
Summary: The study found that increasing airflow rate decreased system efficiency but increased recovered energy. Higher intake air temperatures resulted in improved efficiency and recovered energy, while increased intake relative humidity led to decreased system efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)