Article
Agronomy
Kristina Buneviciene, Donata Drapanauskaite, Romas Mazeika, Jonas Baltrusaitis
Summary: The combination of biofuel ash and green waste compost can improve soil properties and increase wheat and triticale yields. Using GWC with BA can result in fewer heavy metals transferred to crops compared to using BA alone.
Article
Soil Science
A. Garcia-Randez, E. A. N. Marks, E. Martinez-Sabater, J. A. Saez-Tovar, J. Andreu-Rodriguez, L. Orden, M. A. Bustamante, M. D. Perez-Murcia, R. Moral
Summary: Understanding the extent and characteristics of biomass resources is essential for effectively managing them within the bioeconomy. A large regional study characterized the physicochemical properties of common biomasses and identified potential limitations and opportunities. The study provides important data for nutrient budgeting, modeling, and identifying the most appropriate uses for biomass.
NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kristina Buneviciene, Donata Drapanauskaite, Romas Mazeika, Vita Tilvikiene, Jonas Baltrusaitis
Summary: The study demonstrated that using granulated biomass ash can significantly increase yields of spring barley and straw, as well as enhance calcium concentration in soil. There were no significant changes in mobile phosphorus and heavy metal concentrations in soil.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fuad Ameen, Ali A. Al-Homaidan
Summary: Heavy metal contamination in sewage sludge poses challenges to its recycling. This study found that adding 4% biochar and 10 Eisenia fetida earthworms can effectively reduce the concentration of heavy metals and increase plant nutrient concentrations. The earthworms accumulate all heavy metals in their tissues and their survival and reproductive rate improve during the vermistabilization process. Therefore, it is recommended to use 4% biochar in the treatment of heavy metal-contaminated municipal sewage sludge.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Antonio Rigueiro-Rodriguez, Maria Rosa Mosquera-Losada, Nuria Ferreiro-Dominguez
Summary: Short-term productivity in silvopastoral systems can be enhanced through sewage sludge fertilisation, with the key aspects being appropriate doses and timing of application. Evaluating the long-term effects of sewage sludge on soil fertility and heavy metal concentrations is important for sustainable management practices.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hasan Mumivand, Zeinab Izadi, Fatemeh Amirizadeh, Filippo Maggi, Mohamad Reza Morshedloo
Summary: The application of biochar can reduce heavy metal accumulation in peppermint plants irrigated with waste water, improve plant growth and yield, and enhance the quality and quantity of essential oil. Waste water irrigation increased chlorophyll, carotenoids, anthocyanins, photosynthetic rate, transpiration, stomatal conductance, relative water content, and crop yield. Biochar application decreased the accumulation of cadmium and lead in plants.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhaocheng Wang, Mengyu Zhou, Hua Liu, Cheng Huang, Yuhua Ma, Hao Xin Ge, Xiang Ge, Songling Fu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different agroforestry systems on soil properties. The results showed that the pecan agroforestry system significantly improved the physical properties of the soil, enriched soil nutrients, and increased the activity of soil enzymes associated with nutrient cycles (TC, TN, TP).
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaozhu Liu, Qunqun Liu, Yanqing Sheng
Summary: Excessive nutrients in aquatic ecosystems are the main driving factors for eutrophication and water quality deterioration. This study investigated the effects of nitrate nitrogen and phosphate addition in the overlying water on the environmental behaviors of chromium, copper, and cadmium in coastal river sediments. It was found that microorganisms play an important role in reducing the concentration of heavy metals in sediments and overlying water by enhancing the binding ability of phosphate and heavy metal ions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Donald A. Galvis, Yeirme Y. Jaimes-Suarez, Jairo Rojas Molina, Rosalba Ruiz, Fabricio Eulalio Leite Carvalho
Summary: Trees in cacao Agroforestry systems have a high potential for cadmium phytoextraction, with Terminalia superba identified as a highly effective species for this purpose. This species demonstrates Cd hyperaccumulation, high tolerance index, low Cd concentration in leaves, and a high Cd allocation to the stem.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mahdi Farzadkia, Mina Salehi Sedeh, Afsaneh Ghasemi, Navid Alinejad, Malihe Samadi Kazemi, Naghmeh Jafarzadeh, Javad Torkashvand
Summary: The study found that cigarette butts contain various heavy metal pollutants, which can increase heavy metal release when persisting in the environment. Rainfall can accelerate the leaching of heavy metals, leading to higher release rates. It is necessary to reduce the density of cigarette butts in urban and public environments through training and improving the efficiency of urban cleaning systems to prevent heavy metal pollution.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Massimo Guaita, Silvia Motta, Stefano Messina, Francesco Casini, Antonella Bosso
Summary: This study investigated the compositional variability of grape pomace extracts from different Italian grape varieties, and found that seed extracts were richer in polyphenolic compounds and had higher antioxidant activity compared to skin extracts. The GAE index of seed extracts was found to be a simple and rapid method for selecting the best lots of seeds. Meanwhile, grape pomace skins could be used as flour in the food industry due to their high content of dietary fiber and flavonols with interesting functional properties.
Article
Plant Sciences
Farzad Rasouli, Mohammad Bagher Hassanpouraghdam, Yaghoub Pirsarandib, Mohammad Ali Aazami, Mohammad Asadi, Sezai Ercisli, Lamia Vojodi Mehrabani, Ivana Puglisi, Andrea Baglieri
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the response of lavender plants to heavy metals stress under arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation. The findings showed that AMF inoculation enhanced the uptake of lead and nickel by lavender plants and increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes and total antioxidant activity. The results suggest that AMF inoculation can enhance the phytoremediation ability of lavender plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lucia Galovicova, Petra Borotova, Veronika Valkova, Nenad L. Vukovic, Milena Vukic, Jana Stefanikova, Hana Duranova, Przemyslaw Lukasz Kowalczewski, Natalia Cmikova, Miroslava Kacaniova
Summary: Thymus vulgaris essential oil has potential good biological activity, with high antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it suitable for use as a natural supplement in the food industry.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Jose Aliano-Gonzalez, Marta Barea-Sepulveda, Estrella Espada-Bellido, Marta Ferreiro-Gonzalez, Jose Gerardo Lopez-Castillo, Miguel Palma, Gerardo F. Barbero, Ceferino Carrera
Summary: The consumption of mushrooms has increased due to their beneficial nutritional properties. Recent research has shown that mushrooms are rich in polysaccharides and phenolic compounds, which have potential applications in treating neurodegenerative disorders. In this study, the extraction of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity from mushrooms using ultrasound-assisted techniques was optimized. The method was proven to be precise and repeatable, and it was successfully applied to both wild and commercial mushrooms from Andalusia and Northern Morocco.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ankit, Lala Saha, Virendra Kumar, Jaya Tiwari, Sweta, Shalu Rawat, Jiwan Singh, Kuldeep Bauddh
Summary: Electronic waste is a significant part of solid waste management worldwide, containing hazardous components that have adverse effects on plants, microbes, and human beings. Heavy metals are a major toxic component of e-waste, requiring careful handling. Inadequate disposal/treatment technologies for e-waste have direct and indirect impacts on human health and the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelin Tao, Haixia Tian, Ziquan Wang, Xiaofu Shang, Jing Fan, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Jianli Ma, Hanzhong Jia, Wenxiang He
Summary: The application of parathion in agriculture can contaminate soil and harm soil environment. It is important to monitor parathion residues and assess their toxicity on soil health. The dissipation of parathion in tested soil followed a linear trend, with half-lives ranging from 5.6 to 56.8 days. Parathion pollution negatively affected FDA hydrolase activity and microbial biomass carbon, and their responses were influenced by both parathion dose and incubation time.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xing Ma, Haixia Tian, Yunchao Dai, Yizhe Yang, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Wenxiang He
Summary: Antimony is a toxic metalloid that is widely present in the environment and poses a threat to human and ecological health. This study investigated the effect of Sb contamination on the kinetic parameters of soil arylsulfatase. The results showed that Sb inhibited the activity of soil arylsulfatase and affected its kinetic parameters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Amanzhan Nurzhan, Haixia Tian, Bayan Nuralykyzy, Huayong Li, Xing Ma, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Wenxiang He
Summary: Soil phosphatase activity is sensitive to arsenic pollution and can be used to estimate arsenic toxicity in soil. This study investigated the effect of phosphorus addition on arsenic desorption and its toxicity to acid phosphatase. The results showed that phosphorus application increased arsenic desorption ratio and bioavailability in soil. Phosphorus addition significantly reduced soil acid phosphatase activity under all phosphorus concentrations but increased it in the soil with minimum arsenic content. The study also highlighted the importance of controlling phosphorus fertilizer applications in silty soils with acid and neutral pH to prevent increased arsenic mobility and toxicity to soil acid phosphatase.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Solmaz Bidast, Ahmad Golchin, Ahmad Baybordi, Amir Mohseni, Ravi Naidu
Summary: The potential of bare and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-coated iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) for stabilising lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and cadmium (Cd) in contaminated soil was investigated. The results showed that CMC-coated FeONPs were more effective in decreasing the availability of potentially toxic elements in the soil. CMC-coated goethite was the most effective treatment for reducing Zn and Cd availability, while CMC-coated magnetite was the most effective for Pb stabilisation.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. A. A. Wijayawardena, K. Yan, Y. Liu, R. Naidu
Summary: Mouse models have been commonly used to predict the bioavailability of metals and chemicals in humans. In this study, the effectiveness of mouse models in predicting the bioavailability of lead in metal mixtures was confirmed, while their ability to predict the bioavailability of arsenic was found to be limited.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Ghavamifar, Ravi Naidu, Vahid Mozafari, Zhaohui Li
Summary: In this study, two sorbents, calcite and saponite, were used to investigate their capacity to sorb glyphosate. It was found that the morphology of calcite transformed and the zeta potential became positive in alkaline pH, contradicting previous research. The modified sorbents were added to soil samples to study their effects on glyphosate sorption.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunlong Luo, Ravi Naidu, Cheng Fang
Summary: This study investigates the surface functional group changes and release of microplastics and nanoplastics during the combustion process of an outdoor plastic chair. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman imaging techniques are used to characterize the fragments created when the plastic is burned and deposited on solid surfaces. Different algorithms, including logic-based, non-supervised PCA-based, algebra-based, and hybrid algorithms, are tested and optimized to extract key information for plastics characterization, particularly in distinguishing different degrees of burning. The findings estimate that tens of microplastics and nanoplastics are created per square micron during the combustion process.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew Dietrich, Cynthia F. Barlow, Jane A. Entwistle, Diana Meza-Figueroa, Chenyin Dong, Peggy Gunkel-Grillon, Khadija Jabeen, Lindsay Bramwell, John T. Shukle, Leah R. Wood, Ravi Naidu, Kara Fry, Mark Patrick Taylor, Gabriel M. Filippelli
Summary: Lead (Pb) contamination continues to pose health risks in all countries, especially low-and middle-income countries. Predicting elevated household dust Pb levels and the potential impact of low-cost interventions has been a challenge. A global dataset of household dust samples was used to predict elevated dust Pb levels, with housing age being a significant predictor. The predictive accuracy of the model is lower for countries outside of England, the U.S., and Australia due to differences in regulations and data availability. Implementing simple household interventions in these countries could result in significant cost savings and reduced exposure to harmful Pb dust sources globally.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Al Amin, Yunlong Luo, Annette Nolan, Megharaj Mallavarapu, Ravi Naidu, Cheng Fang
Summary: This study investigates the degradation and conversion of PFAS in contaminated soil during the firefighting process by exposing the soil sample to high temperatures. The research finds that PFAS precursors, non-C-F bonded PFAS, PFCA, and PFSA can all be degraded under high temperature conditions. A 2D Gaussian surface is used to fit the concentration dependence of PFAS on temperature and time, providing a visual representation of the complex thermal kinetic process. This study offers a simple approach for monitoring and optimizing the thermal treatment of PFAS-contaminated soil.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yanfei Zhou, Gang He, Geetika Bhagwat, Thava Palanisami, Yuyi Yang, Wenzhi Liu, Quanfa Zhang
Summary: In a 42-day microcosm experiment, we found that nanoplastics have significant effects on soil microbial community structure, nitrogen removal processes, greenhouse gas emissions, and ecosystem multifunctionality. Positively charged nanoplastics have a stronger impact on soil microbial community structure and functions. Nanoplastics at environmentally realistic concentration inhibit soil denitrification but enhance anammox. Nanoplastics decrease soil N2O flux, while increasing CO2 and CH4 emissions. Nanoplastics can increase ecosystem multifunctionality but also increase greenhouse gas emissions.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yantao Li, Rahat Shabir, Mehran Rezaei Rashti, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Chengrong Chen
Summary: This research explored the potential of four cow manure compost (CMC)-based products as a rhizobial carrier. The product with 50% gypsum showed better physicochemical characteristics and the highest strain survival rate in soil. This study demonstrated the great potential of CMC-based commercial products as alternative carrier materials for rapid commercial development of inoculants.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunlong Luo, Ashkan Khoshyan, Md Al Amin, Annette Nolan, Fiona Robinson, Jim Fenstermacher, Junfeng Niu, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Ravi Naidu, Cheng Fang
Summary: In this study, a hybrid system combining electrochemical treatment with ultrasound irradiation is proposed for enhanced degradation of PFAS. The electrochemical process using a titanium suboxide anode effectively removes PFOA, and when combined with ultrasound irradiation, achieves 100% PFOA removal and 63.5% defluorination, indicating synergistic removal/oxidation effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samarasinghe Vidane Arachchige Chamila Samarasinghe, Kannan Krishnan, Robert John Aitken, Ravi Naidu, Mallavarapu Megharaj
Summary: This study reveals the sub-chronic and generational effects of TiO2 nanoparticles on earthworms. The sub-chronic exposure did not cause notable adverse effects on parent earthworms, but the F1 generation displayed remarkable growth and maturity retardation, even at lower concentrations of nano-TiO2. The study emphasizes the potential induction of toxic effects by TiO2 nanoparticles and the urgent need for comprehensive evaluations of their longer-term toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kartik Dhar, Sudharsanam Abinandan, Tanmoy Sana, Kadiyala Venkateswarlu, Mallavarapu Megharaj
Summary: Our study examined the anaerobic microbial degradation of hazardous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and found that sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in contaminated freshwater sediments can effectively degrade three-ringed phenanthrene and highly recalcitrant four-ringed pyrene. Desulfovibrio was the dominant bacterium in the phenanthrene-degrading culture, while Rhodopseudomonas was a significant member in the pyrene-degrading culture. This research indicates that SRB could play a crucial role in the natural attenuation of PAHs in oxygen-depleted freshwater sediments.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carbery Maddison, C. I. Sathish, Daggubati Lakshmi, O'Connor Wayne, Thava Palanisami
Summary: Understanding the degradation of microplastics in marine environments is essential for assessing their risks. Our study demonstrates that long-term marine weathering leads to significant degradation of plastic surfaces and bulk-phases, with variations depending on time and plastic polymer type. Moreover, secondary micronanoplastics are formed from weathered plastic surfaces. Our findings provide valuable information for developing risk assessment frameworks and future plastics policy.
NPJ MATERIALS DEGRADATION
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
