• Theory of impact interaction between potato bodies and rebounding conveyor 

  Bulgakov, V.; Nikolaenko, S.; Adamchuk, V.; Ruzhуlo, Z.; Olt, Jüri (2018)

  In order to increase substantially the quality of the potato heap separation, it is necessary to carry out the theoretical substantiation of the spiral separator’s parameters with regard to the impact ...

• Theory of retaining potato bodies during operation of spiral separator 

  Bulgakov, V.; Nikolaenko, S.; Adamchuk, V.; Ruzhуlo, Z.; Olt, Jüri (2018)

  The increase of the efficiency and quality of performance of the work process of potato heap separation can be achieved by means of improving the design of the vibrational spiral separator and ...

• Field bean (Vicia faba L.) yield and quality depending on some agrotechnical aspects 

  Plūduma-Pauniņa, I.; Gaile, Z.; Bankina, B.; Balodis, R. (2018)

  Despite growing interest about field beans ( Vicia faba L.), only few researches have been carried out in Baltic countries on the possibility to increase field be ans’ yield and quality depending on different ...

• The influence of cultivar, weather conditions and nitrogen fertilizer on winter wheat grain yield 

  Linina, A.; Ruza, A. (2018)

  Winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most productive and significant cereal species in Latvia used for food grain production. The aim of the research was to e valuate winter wheat grain ...

• Energy valorisation of citrus peel waste by torrefaction treatment 

  Tamelová, B .; Malaťák, J.; Velebil, J. (2018)

  The article deals with th e issue of processing and utilization of citrus peel, which often ends unused with other biodegradable waste. The research is concerned with the energy potential of this raw material and its ...

• Germination and growth of primary roots of inoculated bean (Vicia faba) seeds under different temperatures 

  Senberga, A.; Dubova, L.; Alsina, I. (2018)

  Temperature stress strongly affects legumes, rhizobia, and the efficiency of legume - rhizobia interaction. An experiment in 2016 was developed to test the seed germination in Petri dishes using different microorganism ...

• Typological analysis of the sustainability of dairy cattle farming in the Chelif valley (Algeria) 

  Ouakli, K .; Benidir, M .; Ikhlef, S .; Ikhlef, H . (2018)

  To identify production systems that could increase local milk production in a sustainable manner, a study was conducted on 135 dairy farms in the three main plains of the Chelif Valley, ...

• Evaluation of dried compost for energy use via co-combustion with wood 

  Malaťák, J.; Bradna, J.; Velebil, J.; Gendek, A.; Ivanova, T. (2018)

  There is still a question of utilization of compost of unsatisfactory quality. This article deals with energy utilization of untreated compost. The energy utilization of raw compost as a fuel is not directly possible ...

• Effects of fertilization on Picea abies stands situated on drained peat soils 

  Cekstere, G.; Osvalde, A.; Nollendorfs, V.; Karlsons, A.; Pormale, J.; Zalitis, P.; Snepsts, G.; Minova, S.; Jankevica, L.; Laivins, M. (2018)

  Norway spruce used for afforestation of drained peat soils frequently has low productivity and decay in a long - term, which could be related to soil chemical composition and nutrient status. The research ...

• Energy consumption of milking pump controlled by frequency convertor during milking cycle 

  Vaculik, P.; Prikry, M.; Bradna, J.; Libich, L. (2018)

  The article deals with selected parameters affecting the energy consumption of a vacuum pump in a milking system during the whole milking cycle in variants with and without regulation by a frequency convertor. When put ...

• Energy analysis of hydrogen as a fuel in the Czech Republic 

  Obergruber, M.; Hönig, V.; Procházka, P.; Zeman, P. (2018)

  The concept of ‘hydrogen economy’ dates back to the 1970s. It was first introduced as s response to the first oil crisis. In the context of the hydrogen economy, it is important to calculate how much hydrogen would be ...

• Production and profitability of low density Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) plantation at 50 years of age: case study from eastern Latvia 

  Katrevičs, J.; Džeriņa, B.; Neimane, U.; Desaine, I.; Bigača, Z.; Jansons, Ā. (2018)

  Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) is one of the most important commercial tree species, for which wider spacing are being advocated to reduce management costs and improve radial growth. Nevertheless, little is known ...

• Analysis of hop drying in chamber dryer 

  Rybka, A.; Heřmánek, P.; Honzík, I. (2018)

  This article is aimed at the analysis of the hop drying process that has been carried out in the chamber dryer of Rakochmel Co. Ltd. in Kolešovice with the Saaz hop variety. The values measured by means of dataloggers ...

• Swelling pressure and form stability of cellular wood material 

  Spulle, U.; Buksans, E.; Iejavs, J.; Rozins, R. (2018)

  Cellular Wood Material (hereinafter CWM) middle layer of the Dendrolight® has been developed in the beginning of this century as a wood material for minimization of internal stresses, because of the material structure ...

• Strawberry leaf surface temperature dynamics measured by thermal camera in night frost conditions 

  Kokin, Eugen; Pennar, Madis; Palge, Veli; Jürjenson, Kuno (2018)

  The aim of the study was to define the strawberry leaf surface and ambient air temperature differences in night frost conditions. The study was carried out at the commercial strawberry field in late autumn at a specific ...

• Investigating the probable consequences of super absorbent polymer and mycorrhizal fungi to reduce detrimental effects of lead on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) 

  Tohidi Moghadam, H.R.; Donath, T. W.; Ghooshchi, F.; Sohrabi, M. (2018)

  In many parts of the world, agricultural use of soils is restricted due to heavy metal contamination. Absorption of heavy metals, such as (Pb), in the tissue of plants increases the plant’s metabolism and causes physiological ...

• Effect of different compositions on anaerobic co-digestion of cattle manure and agro-industrial by-products 

  Meiramkulova, K.; Bayanov, A.; Ivanova, T.; Havrland, B.; Kára, J.; Hanzlíková, I. (2018)

  The present research is dedicated to the study of anaerobic co-digestion process of different biomass materials. Anaerobic co-digestion of digested sludge, grass silage, haylage and cattle manure was evaluated in mesophilic ...

• Agricultural field production in an ‘Industry 4.0’ concept 

  Jørgensen, M.H. (2018)

  Precision Agriculture is a well-established concept in agricultural field production. It has developed over the last three decades. As part of this concept, farmers are used to collect and handle data. Farmers are also ...

• Genotypes performance in relation to drought tolerance in barley using multi-environment trials 

  Arshadi, A.; Karami, E.; Sartip, A.; Zare, M.; Rezabakhsh, P. (2018)

  The selection of stable and superior genotypes, with the aim of improving grain yield in breeding programs, requires the evaluation of genotypes under different environments. In this study, the yields of 10 barley genotypes ...

• The effect of ethyl 5′-(4-methoxybenzoyl)-5′,7′- dihydrospiro[cyclopentane-1,6′-[1,2,3]triazolo[5,1- b][1,3,4]thiadiazin]-3′-carboxylate on Pinus sylvestris L. seed germination 

  Kalinina, Т.А.; Vysokova, О.А.; Khamidullina, L.А.; Kochubei, А.А.; Cherepanova, О.Е.; Glukhareva, Т.V. (2018)

  Plant growth stimulators are capable of enhancing both agricultural output and the rate of plant maturation, consequently improving the total crop yield and increasing their resistance to disease and adverse environmental ...

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