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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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Bonding performance of wood of fast-growing tree species eucalyptus (Eucalyptus grandis) and radiata pine (Pinus radiata D.Don) with polyvinyl acetate and emulsion polymer isocyanate adhesives
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Fast-growing imported plantation tree species have become an available wood resource for Europe’s wood industry in the last decades. This sustainable alternative may reduce the gap between the increasing demand for and ... -
Breeding and genetic improvement of soft winter wheat with the use of spelt wheat
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)In the process of carrying out studies as a result of hybridization of soft wheat with spelt wheat, a number of new forms that differ in morphobiological and economically valuable features were obtained. The aim of the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effects of some agronomic practices on the quality of starch content of maize grains
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)The use of maize, both as main and by-product, is extremely versatile and diverse. The highest amount of carbohydrate within maize is found in the form of starch (C6H10O5)x. In terms of industrial starch, maize is the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Evolution of productive and biodiversity features in lucerne fields of different ages
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Medicago sativa is a legume forage crop characterized by high production of forage, with a notable nutritive value, but in mountain areas duration of the crop could be remarkably affected by severe environmental conditions. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The impact of crop management regime on oil content and fatty acid composition in hulless and covered spring barley
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Lipids are a minor nutritional component of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grain and have not been as widely explored as the major components. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of genotype and environment, ... -
The impact of ventilation type on the heat load of dairy cows
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Heat load in cattle causes deterioration of health and reduced production of milk. Therefore, it is necessary to protect cows by appropriate passive and active means and monitor the air quality in barns. Based on several ... -
Implementation of simultaneous performance of two technological operations with different machine-and-tractor units
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)The gap between two technological operations should be minimal in the production environment. For this, special combined (multi-operational) machine-and-tractor units (MTU) are used. Their agricultural machines have ... -
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 ...