Industrial Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(5), С. 283 - 293
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2023
The
production
of
biopesticides
is
challenged
by
the
high
costs
and
formulation.
For
this
reason,
concentration
biological
broth
through
advanced
technologies
such
as
membrane
separation
process
(MSP)
an
attractive
alternative
for
enhancing
control
action
biopesticides.
purpose
study
was
to
perform
MSP
in
40
fermented
broths
bioagents
obtained
a
bioscreening
evaluate
potential
Chrysodeixis
includens,
Spodoptera
frugiperda,
Euschistus
heros.
collected
biomaterials
were
surface
sterilized,
placed
Petri
dishes
with
Potato
Dextrose
Agar
(PDA),
underwent
submerged
fermentation
at
28°C
120
rpm
seven
days.
Afterward,
centrifuged
4,000
10°C
10
min
filtered
vacuum
pump.
Finally,
assays
submitted
0.45-μm
nylon
membrane.
rate
varied
up
100%
after
C.
includens
E.
S.
frugiperda
40%.
Appropriately,
indicated
promising
results
technology
biopesticide
formulation
process,
based
on
optimization
improvement
injurious
pests.
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 6, 2024
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
efficiency
of
various
techniques
for
enhancing
indoor
air
quality
(IAQ)
in
construction.
It
analyzed
alterations
concentration
pollutants
over
time
each
product
employed
controlling
pollution
sources
and
removing
it,
which
included
eco-friendly
substances
adsorbents.
The
will
provide
more
precise
dependable
data
on
effectiveness
these
control
methods,
ultimately
supporting
creation
efficient
sustainable
approaches
managing
buildings.
Design/methodology/approach
research
investigates
impact
materials
adsorbents
improving
Dubai's
tall
apartment
Field
experiments
were
conducted
six
units
Gate
Tower,
comparing
IAQ
three
built
with
“excellent”
grade
“good”
materials.
Another
experiment
evaluated
two
adsorbent
products
(H
Z)
Majestic
Tower
months.
Results
indicate
that
significantly
reduced
toluene
emissions.
Adsorbent
Z
showed
promising
results
pollutant
reduction,
but
there
is
concern
about
long-term
behavior
adsorbed
chemicals.
emphasizes
further
household
management.
Findings
studied
effects
new
apartments.
found
apartments
using
had
better
quality,
particularly
concentrations,
compared
those
However,
high
formaldehyde
(HCHO)
emissions
observed
from
wood
products.
While
certain
construction
led
increased
ethylbenzene
xylene
levels,
promise
reducing
pollutants.
Yet,
a
potential
rerelease
trapped
need
ongoing
Research
limitations/implications
research,
while
extensive,
faced
limitations
assessing
chemicals,
rereleasing
time.
Despite
spanning
considerable
period,
concentrations
target
households
did
not
stabilize,
making
it
challenging
determine
definitive
improvement
reduction
rates
among
Comparisons
primarily
relative
between
units,
rapid
rise
during
furniture
introduction
warrants
examination.
Consequently,
provides
essential
insights,
underscores
prolonged
comprehensive
evaluations
fully
understand
materials'
adsorbents'
impacts
quality.
Practical
implications
importance
choosing
constructions
IAQ.
Specifically,
graded
can
reduce
harmful
like
toluene.
also
highlights
activities,
such
as
introducing
furniture,
rapidly
elevate
levels.
Moreover,
pollutants,
chemicals
be
rereleased
For
practical
implementation,
prioritizing
higher-grade
investigation
into
lead
healthier
environments
newly
Originality/value
offers
unique
empirical
assessment
within
constructed
Through
field
experiments,
directly
compares
different
material
grades,
providing
concrete
levels
environments.
Additionally,
explores
efficacy
specific
adsorbents,
value
public
health
sectors.
findings
shed
light
how
choices
influence
pollution,
offering
valuable
insights
builders,
policymakers
residents
aiming
promote
safety
urban
living
spaces.
Environmental Science Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(7), С. 3053 - 3065
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Co-inoculation
of
IONPs
and
PGPB
in
the
soybean
seed
treatment
improves
seedling
development
shows
a
viable
alternative
for
use
as
nano-biofertilizer
or
improving
potential
control
plant
diseases
crops.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(13), С. 10241 - 10241
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2023
The
proliferation
of
commercialization
in
the
development
urban
agriculture
(UA)
within
Great
Bandung
region
has
precipitated
dislocation
numerous
small-scale
farmers,
consequently
engendering
a
reduction
accessibility
locally
cultivated
sustenance.
resultant
effect
this
phenomenon
is
exacerbation
food
insecurity
among
low-income
inhabitants
who
lack
financial
wherewithal
to
procure
relatively
expensive
imported
items.
Furthermore,
dearth
availability
unprocessed,
high-quality
sustenance
resulted
suboptimal
dietary
intake
considerable
proportion
populace.
A
survey
was
conducted
utilizing
questionnaires
gather
data
from
137
units
respondents
consisting
both
subsistence
and
commercial
farmers.
comparative
analysis
earnings
farmers
vis-à-vis
minimum
wages
projected
for
year
2023
West
Java
City.
utilization
Food
Insecurity
Experience
Scale
(FIES)
prevalent
method
evaluating
through
self-reported
food-related
behaviors
experiences,
pre-
post-UA
operations.
24
h
Recall
Instrument
examined
nutrition
adequacy
farmer
households,
which
analyzed
using
chi-square
with
descriptive
presentation.
Urban
could
help
solve
commercialization,
insecurity,
issues
Region.
Commercial
(51.09%)
earned
280.46%
provincial
or
136.82%
City
2023.
farmers’
cohort
(48.91%)
14.64%
7.14%
In
general,
prevalence
ties
predominantly
observed
subsequent
UA
practices.
study
revealed
vitamin
surplus
while
preponderance
inadequacy
other
nutritional
aspects
also
observed.
ACS Agricultural Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(11), С. 1025 - 1033
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2023
As
an
alternative
to
synthetic
pesticides,
essential
oils
can
be
used
treat
various
diseases
that
affect
food
safety,
such
as
soybean
sheath
blight,
which
poses
fewer
health
and
environmental
risks.
However,
conventional
formulations,
emulsions,
often
bounce,
drift,
splash,
results
in
low
pesticide
utilization.
The
splashing
phenomenon
is
especially
serious
on
the
hydrophobic
leaf
surface,
leading
ineffective
utilization
of
formulations.
To
this
end,
our
goal
develop
a
formulation
with
exceptional
wetting
spreading
properties
surfaces
by
using
nanotechnology.
We
have
successfully
constructed
anise
oil
nanoemulsions
(AO
NEs)
emulsion
Anise
microemulsion
submicroemulsion
were
selected
control
groups
study
performance
emulsions
different
sizes.
With
smaller
particle
sizes,
AO
NE
exhibited
significantly
improved
characteristics
surface
leaves.
It
also
demonstrated
excellent
inhibition
against
pathogen
Rhizoctonia
solani.
effectively
addresses
rebound
spatter
problems
traditional
without
addition
extra
additives.
agricultural
applications
for
delivering
great
potential
increase
Horticulturae,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(8), С. 826 - 826
Опубликована: Авг. 4, 2024
The
woolly
apple
aphid—WAA
(Eriosoma
lanigerum
Hausmann,
1802)
poses
a
significant
threat
to
intensive
production.
Given
the
limitations
of
conventional
synthetic
pesticides,
there
is
an
urgent
need
for
effective
and
sustainable
pest
management
strategies.
Botanical
extracts
derived
from
plants
with
insecticidal
properties
mitigating
aphid
populations
without
adverse
environmental
impacts
are
scarce
where
WAA
concerned.
Thus,
pertinent
study
aimed
investigate
aphicidal
potential
Koelreuteria
paniculata
seed
ethanolic
extract
(derived
coat)
mechanically
extracted
oil
itself).
At
concentrations
2.5%
5%,
both
solutions
expressed
undeniable
potential,
providing
absolute
(100%;
oil)
or
(86–100%;
extract)
mortality
rates
in
vivo
vitro.
Predominant
phenolic
compounds
determined
were
gallic
protocatechuic
acids
three
derivates—p-coumaric,
quercetin,
luteolin
acid
derivates—contributing
more
than
90%
total
content,
while
not
detected
oil,
indicating
activity
different
active
compounds.
Although
deriving
parts
distinct
extraction
methods,
exhibited
effects
against
WAA.
integration
botanical
invasive
species
into
practices
supports
ecological
balance
agricultural
productivity,
fostering
healthier
environment
resilient
systems.
Water Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
266, С. 122305 - 122305
Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2024
Aquifers,
which
provide
drinking
water
for
nearly
half
the
world's
population,
face
significant
challenges
from
microbial
contamination,
particularly
waterborne
viruses
such
as
human
adenovirus
(HAdV),
norovirus
(NoV)
and
enterovirus
(EV).
This
study,
conducted
part
of
UPWATER
project,
investigates
sources
urban
groundwater
contamination
using
viral
passive
sampling
(VPS)
target
enrichment
sequencing
(TES).
We
assessed
abundance
eight
pathogens
(HAdV,
EV,
NoV
genogroup
I
II,
rotavirus,
influenza
A
virus,
hepatitis
E
virus
SARS-CoV-2)
investigated
virome
diversity
in
aquifer
Besòs
River
Delta
Catalonia.
Over
a
period
7
months,
we
collected
114
samples
nylon
nitrocellulose
membranes
to
adsorb
over
10-day
period.
Human
faecal
was
detected
50
%
samples,
with
mean
HAdV
total
counts
ranging
1.23E+02
3.66E+03
GC,
occasional
detections
EV
GI
GII.
In
addition,
deep
revealed
diverse
aquifer,
detection
pathogens,
including
adenovirus,
astrovirus,
calicivirus,
enterovirus,
herpesvirus,
papillomavirus
rotavirus.
Time-integrated
VPS
increases
likelihood
and,
when
combined
TES,
can
deeper
understanding
prevalence
this
important
compartment.
approach
is
expected
streamline
long-term
monitoring
efforts
enable
small
communities
or
managers
limited
resources
effectively
manage
their
reservoirs.
The
current
agricultural
system
is
confronted
with
the
challenge
of
excessive
reliance
on
chemical-based
fertilizers
and
pesticides.
While
these
inputs
have
revolutionized
agriculture,
they
also
pose
significant
environmental
risks.
As
a
result,
utilization
agriculturally
important
microorganisms
has
become
imperative
to
ensure
sustainable
agriculture
in
an
environmentally
friendly
manner.
These
can
serve
as
biofertilizers,
offering
wide
range
plant
growth-stimulating
traits
such
nitrogen
fixation,
nutrient
solubilization,
synthesis
siderophores
phytohormones,
etc.
By
establishing
symbiotic
relationships,
enhance
soil
fertility,
improve
availability,
promote
growth,
thereby
reducing
rely
synthetic
fertilizers.
Moreover,
beneficial
act
natural
adversaries
pests,
providing
alternative
chemical
Microbes
crop
resilience
abiotic
stresses
drought
salinity
through
production
stress-tolerant
compounds,
modulation
hormones,
improved
uptake
efficiency.
Furthermore,
contribute
climate-smart
by
sequestering
carbon
soil,
mitigating
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
use
microbial
consortia
further
enhances
disease
suppression,
stress
tolerance.
Additionally,
play
role
biofortifying
food
crops,
improving
absorption,
addressing
malnutrition.
In
summary,
offer
diverse
applications
transformative
solutions
for
crop-based
production.
E3S Web of Conferences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
511, С. 01011 - 01011
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
research
investigates
the
transformative
potential
of
nanotechnology
in
tending
to
water
refinement
challenges
and
advancing
natural
supportability.
Carbon
nanotubes
graphene
were
synthesized
joined
into
nanostructured
channels,
showing
a
well-defined
arrangement
with
predominant
basic
keenness
affirmed
through
SEM
XRD
investigations.
In
comprehensive
decontamination
tests,
these
channels
showcased
momentous
efficiencies:
overwhelming
metals,
such
as
lead
(Pb)
cadmium
(Cd),
expelled
at
rates
outperforming
98%
97%,
individually;
poison
methylene
blue
displayed
an
amazing
evacuation
productivity
surpassing
99.5%;
microbial
contaminant
Escherichia
coli
was
successfully
killed,
accomplishing
expulsion
effectiveness
99.9%.
Comparative
investigations
related
studies
underscored
competitive
or
prevalent
execution
channels.
Additionally,
life
cycle
appraisal
(LCA)
highlighted
commitment
maintainability,
uncovering
generally
moo
nursery
gas
outflows
(450
kg
CO
2
e),
vitality
utilization
(550
MJ),
asset
consumption
(10
kg)
filters’
whole
cycle.
The
inventive
integration
treatment
techniques
exhibits
for
effective,
feasible,
intriguing
approaches,
laying
establishment
advancement
progressed
innovations
fundamental
worldwide
resource
conservation.
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(4), С. 1556 - 1563
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024
Synthetic
insecticides
are
still
used
as
the
main
solution
in
suppressing
herbivorous
insect
attacks
on
maize
at
farm
level.
The
purpose
of
this
research
is
to
determine
and
find
new
ways
farmers
use
wisely
through
a
multi-aspect
approach.
method
sample
was
purposive
sampling
with
50
corn
spread
across
five
villages
Tambulava
sub-district.
Primary
data
collection
obtained
by
observation
direct
interviews
using
prepared
semi-structured
questionnaire,
secondary
were
literature
study
various
sources
related
issues.
Quantitative
analyzed
simple
tabulation
(cross-tabulation
analysis),
while
qualitative
an
interpretation
existing
phenomena.
results
showed
that
four
species
attacked
plants
Tanambulava
District:
Spodoptera
frugiperda,
Helicoverva
armigera,
Ostrinia
furnacalis,
Locusta
sp.
Insecticide
application
time
local
generally
done
morning
90%,
frequency
varying
1-3
times
week.
There
13
active
insecticide
ingredients
District,
Sigi
Regency.
