Science Web Directory, Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Environment http://www.science6.com/... Science6.com offers links to science, biotechnology, physics and astronomy, chemistry, environment ,ecology, technology, science resources, social sciences, mechanical engineering, earth sciences, materials, astrophysics, nuclear, software, molecular and much more
TropHort: Biology, Agriculture and Geography http://trophort.com... TropHort.com provides links to websites and science articles in biology and in the applied life sciences agriculture, horticulture and forestry. The site focusses on the horticulture of vegetables and fruits and contains information on numerous aspects of biology, agriculture and forestry. Other categories deal with environmental topics including biodiversity and global warming.
A contribution to rational transport systems in agriculture http://trophort.com/research/000/002... Transport time, or the productivity of transport, is determined by the time used in loading and unloading, the distance, the speed on the journey, the weight of the load and the waiting time.
Maximising shelf-life of Chinese waterchestnut http://trophort.com/research/000/000... During 1997 to 1999, we studied the effects of open storage, two packing materials and two different storage temperatures on transpiration, respiration, and external and internal quality of waterchestnuts. In contrast to open storage where corms lost about five percent of their fresh weight in one week, high-humidity storage in both materials [low-density polyethylene (LDPE) Snap-lock bags, and perforated high relative humidity (HRH) Long-life bags] reduced transpirational weight loss to about 0.5-2.5 percent within six months. Average weight loss across these materials was about 0.5-3.0 percent when stored at average 1° C and 9° C, respectively. Compared with other horticultural crops the measured respiration rate which did not exceed 1.2 ml CO2 kg-1 h-1, can be considered low to very low. Therefore, vacuum packaging might be suitable for waterchestnuts. Higher storage temperature reduced loss in visual quality as indicated by discolouration of the internal flesh but increased infection by fungal microorganisms. In contrast to potato where loss of quality is associated with sweetening, high contents of total soluble solids (TSS) are an indicator of good internal quality in waterchestnut. TSS significantly increased over 3-4 months storage, particularly under the lower storage temperature.
A burger and a coke http://pomology.org/research/000/000... 'A burger and a coke' and other environmental problems: reflections on diet and the environmental crisis
The animal health and disease control position in Ghana http://trophort.com/research/001/... There were cases of rabies in dogs, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in cattle and several outbreaks of swine erysipelas in pigs. An outbreak of lumpy skin disease occurred in the Volta region. There were no outbreaks of foot and mouth disease or rinderpest but there were several outbreaks of Newcastle disease, vaccination against anthrax and blackleg continued with sporadic cases occurring in endemic areas.
A Novel One Foot In The Black depicts devastating wildfires in So Cal http://kurtkamm.com/about_book.php... Kurt Kamm writes a novel that could be straight from the diaries of a fireman’s personal journal.Indeed Kurt Kamm draws on his own experiences with several devastating local fires as well as having spent two years in wild-land firefighter camps interviewing pilots, paramedics and firefighters to bring you this realistic novel.
The conservation of native species in Latin America http://trophort.com/research/001/002/... Many of Latin America's native species are medicinal plants. Traditional knowledge of such plants is currently threatened in rural communities by loss of traditional cultivation systems and conversion of agricultural and forest ecosystems to other purposes. Their conservation has been the focus of numerous activities. Conservation methods targeted at promoting biodiversity include protection of wild species on-site, cultivation in botanical gardens and collection in germplasm banks.
Edoc - Marine and Forestry Software http://www.edocgroup.com/... A combination of intelligent software, easy integration, tailor-made customization, customer-focused staff and ongoing support helps our clients become more profitable and more efficient.
Illegal Camping on Allegheny River Islands http://www.ichatcamping.com/camping-news/100/il... Allegheny River in Harmar - The state DCNR has begun an investigation into illegal camping and motorized vehicle use on Allegheny Island State Park.
