2021, Vol. 19, No. 3
Recent Submissions
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Morphology of Camellia Sinensis L. leaves as marker of white tea authenticity
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Tea is one of the most common drinks in the world. Classic tea is obtained by brewing the leaves of the Camellia sinensis L plant in hot water. However, even the leaves collected from the same branch of the same tea bush ... -
Woodworking wastewater biomass effective separation and its recovery
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The aim of the study was to develop a new Al-based hybrid coagulant that was effective in removing wood biomass from the wastewater formed in water basins of plywood plants during hydrothermal treatment of birch wood. ... -
The biological basis for the use of acrylic hydrogel and protein growth stimulant in the soft wheat and triticale cultivation
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The development of technologies for the environmentally friendly biopreparations production and use including biopreparations based on acrylic hydrogel and protein growth stimulant, which is obtained by chemical hydrolysis ... -
Identification of the effectiveness of associative rhizobacteria in spring wheat cultivation
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The maximum increase in wheat yield (by 67% to the control), associated with a decrease in the root rot development by 19%, an increase in the productive bushiness by 18%, the spike weight by 26%, in the grains number ... -
Theoretical research into directional stability of trailed tandem- type disk harrow
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Disking is one of the methods of soil cultivation, provides its effective crumbling, loosening, partial mixing and soil inversion. This ensures that crop residues on the soil surface are shredded and intermixing with ... -
Acoustic analysis of cement composites with lignocellulosic residues
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The concept of environmental sustainability has been seeking a way to develop projects that reduce the impacts provided by agricultural development and the excessive consumption of natural resources. However, there is ... -
Application of pineapple fiber in the development of sustainable mortars
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Due to the great worldwide increase in pineapple production, countries like Brazil and India have problems regarding the correct disposal of residues from the production of this fruit. One of the possibilities is the ... -
Comparison of spatial-temporal analysis modelling with purely spatial analysis modelling using temperature data obtained by remote sensing
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Variations in climatic elements directly affect the productivity of agricultural activities. Temperature is one of the climatic elements that varies in space and time.Therefore, understanding spatial variations in ... -
Slow-release fertilization and Trichoderma harzianum-based biostimulant for the nursery production of young olive trees (Olea Europaea L.)
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Valorization of local olive cultivars is a key factor for the medium-term development strategy of the Italian olive agroindustry. This involves enhancements in both, cultural practices and nursery techniques. The aim of ... -
Enrichment of the winter triticale gene pool under intergeneric hybridization
(2021)The purpose of the research was to expand the genetic diversity of winter triticale under intraspecific and remote hybridization and to obtain new valuable forms for their involvement in the breeding process of creating ... -
Biological effectiveness of a new multifunctional biopesticide in the protection of organic potatoes from diseases
(2021)Crop disease control is of particular importance in organic crop production, as the use of chemical pesticides is prohibited there. A new multifunctional biofungicide Kartofin was selected and used to optimize the ... -
A justification of the choice of parameters for the picking reel tooth on a lowbush blueberry harvester
(2021)The functional working tool on the blueberry harvester is its rotating picking reel. Its working element is the picking rake which is attached to the picking reel. A total of four rakes are attached to the picking reel. ... -
Bibliometric analysis on the use of natural fibers in construction materials
(2021)Due to the increasing interest of the population in the sustainability theme, there was a consequent growth in publications related to the theme in the area of civil construction. Agroindustrial waste has become an ... -
Some mechanisms of winter resistance in apricot flower buds in the period of ecodormancy
(2021)The accelerated development of flower buds during the thaw in apricots and almonds during the ecodormancy period leads to significant damage to the flower elements during return frosts and loss of future crops. The aim ... -
Technical and economic pre-feasibility study for the construction of septic tank-filter-sinkhole with alternative material
(2021)The study of the different materials used in the construction of septic tanks aims to facilitate and spread the use of this sewage treatment system in places that are not assisted by municipal sewage systems and in the ... -
Marginal abatement cost curve for an ammonia reduction measure in agriculture: the case of Latvia
(2021)With the production of grain and livestock–derived agricultural commodities increasing, the agricultural sector has become one of the main sources of ammonia (NH3) emissions in Latvia. In 2018, the agricultural sector ... -
Evaluation of artificial agricultural landscapes biodiversity in Stavropol Botanical Garden
(2021)The meadow steppes recreated in the Stavropol Botanical Garden, Russia, by planting sod blocks after more than 40-year period of cultivation have preserved species composition similar to zonal steppes. The aim of our ... -
Wheat cultivars exposed to high temperature at onset of anthesis for yield and yield traits analysis
(2021)Temperature fluxes at some critical growth stages adversely affect the crop yield. Heat stress (HS) of limited duration shows mild to marked effects on crop yield. The study focused on evaluating HS of limited durations ... -
Suitability of various onion (allium cepa) varieties for drying and long-term storage
(2021)In the paper, the results are presented obtained in the research into the fresh bulbs and the dried products of 9 onion varieties cultivated in the conditions of the Ukrainian Forest Steppe area with regard to their ... -
Concentrations of CO₂ from composting under different treatments
(2021)The aim of this study was to analyse the production of CO2 concentrations in relation to the composting technology used. Three loose piles of bio-waste (V1, V2, V3) were created with the same volume. V1 reference pile ...