2022, Vol. 20, No. 2
Recent Submissions
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Risk factors for honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) mortality in Estonian apiaries during 2012–2013
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)In light of the global increase in honey bee colony losses, risk factors regarding beekeeping management practices and honey bee diseases have been studied intensively during the last decade. Some risk factors have been ... -
Efficiency of productivity potential realization of different-age sites of a trunk of grades of columnar type apple-trees
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)An article provides information about buds organogenesis in plants of columnar apple cultivars in the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine (Kyiv), which allows to establish the features of this process in complex fruit formations ... -
Growth characteristics of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) woods and field - cultivated at Northern Europe
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)In Latvia, Northern Europe, American ginseng was grown in three forest types with different dominant species, as well as in agricultural field conditions - cultivated under artificial shade with three different types of ... -
Biogas production from the specialized dairy farming and porcine subsectors in Antioquia, Colombia: theoretical and technical-energy potential approach
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)In developing countries, residual biomass usage by means of anaerobic digestion offers several benefits and opportunities, such as a sustainable energy source, production of organic fertilizers and new agrobusiness models. ... -
Adaptation of various maize hybrids when grown for biomass
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)The aim of this research is to optimize growth and development of maize for biomass by selecting maize hybrids to fulfill their productivity potential. The following maize hybrids were the subject of research: Forteza, ... -
The effect of adding carrot or beetroot powders on the quality indicators of round cracknel products
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)The relationship between carrot/beetroot powders added, the quantity and quality of gluten in the flour and the moisture, acidity, swelling coefficient and the quality indicators of round cracknel products has been ... -
Non-destructive identification of defects and classification of Hass avocado fruits with the use of a hyperspectral image
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Sensory analysis and instrumental analytical methods are used in determining the maturity and quality monitoring of avocado fruits, which are labor-intensive and do not allow the determination of fruit quality in real ... -
Morphological and anatomical characterization of Actinidia kolomikta (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim. (C3) and Amaranthus tricolor L. (C4) leaves
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Morphological and anatomical features of new cultivars with photosynthesis of C3 (Actinidia kolomikta (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim. cv. ‘Narodnaya’) and C4 (Amaranthus tricolor L. cv. ‘Valentina’) were established by light and ... -
Amino acid content in rice and lentil meal for vegan and pescatarian diet
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Combining different raw materials, it is possible to increase plant-based protein functionality. Traditionally lentils are combined with rice. As rice complements lentils in sulphurcontaining amino acids this plant-based ... -
Indemnities to Russian farmers for losses due to extreme weather event losses: the challenges and opportunities
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)The paper aims to examine indemnity payments to Russian farmers for weather-related loss. Indemnity payments can be made as crop insurance payments or direct payments from budget. The manuscript presents the official ... -
Evaluation of the honey bee colonies weight gain during the intensive foraging period
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Beekeeping in Latvia has a long tradition and it is a classical branch of agriculture. In Latvia, there is no traditional beekeeping region, and beekeeping is performed in all regions. Honey yield is influenced by various ... -
Agrochemical methods for reducing the translocation ability of heavy metals in sod-podzolic soil
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)The impact of technogenesis on the agricultural landscape contributes to the contamination of all its components by heavy metals. The main measure to protect the environment from the input of heavy metals is the prevention ... -
Mapping drainage ditches in agricultural landscapes using LiDAR data
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)The aim of this study is to develop a method for identification of the drainage ditch network, which can be used for surface runoff modeling and to increase accuracy of estimation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in ... -
False flax (Сamelina sativa L.) and oil flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) – an important source of deficient omega-3 fatty acids
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Spring false flax (Camelina sativa L.), oil flax (Linum usitatissimum L.), spring rape (Brassica napus oleifera annua Metzd.), white mustard (Sinapis alba L.), and blue mustard (Brassica juncea Czern) were studied in ... -
Assessment of power characteristics of unmanned tractor for operations on peat fields
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)In this article, power characteristics of a state-of-the-art unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) are characterised. It is demonstrated that in terms of power characteristics requirements, purposebuilt computer aided autonomous ... -
Effect of the Lactation Months on Milk Composition of the Second-Parity Lacaune Ewes
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)This research aims to determine the chemical composition of Lacaune ewe milk produced in Estonia, as well as the correlations and the influence the stages of lactation have on milk. The study was carried out on fifty-one ... -
A mathematical model of the rear-trailed top harvester and an evaluation of its motion stability
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Improving the quality of sugar beet harvesting to a great extent depends on the first operation in the process, which involves cutting and harvesting sugar beet tops. This technological process is performed with the use ... -
Winter wheat leaf blotches development depending on fungicide treatment and nitrogen level in two contrasting years
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Tan spot (caused by Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) and Septoria tritici blotch (caused by Zymoseptoria tritici) are the most widespread winter wheat leaf diseases in Latvia. The aim of the present research was to clarify ... -
Development of an algorithm for assessing canopy volumes with terrestrial LiDAR to implement precision spraying in vineyards
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Precision spraying is one of the techniques for the reduction of pesticides use and it can help achieve the new European Green Deal standards. The aim of such technique is to apply the right amount of pesticides according ...
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