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Evaluation of elastic stiffness in bolted timber joints for applying turn-of-nut method
The mechanical performance of bolt joints in wooden structures is known to vary significantly with the initial tightening force (axial force) of the...
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Who gets the treat: Interspecific interactions between red squirrels and corvids in an urban park
Squirrels and some corvids have successfully adapted to urban conditions. Their populations are often more abundant in city parks than in rural...
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Unraveling the Potential of Belowground and Aboveground Biodiversity for Sustainable Management of the Health of Plantation Crop Soils in Coastal Agro-Ecosystem
A range of plantation crops, viz., coconut palm, areca-nut palm, oil palm, cashew, cocoa, coffee, rubber and spices are cultivated in the tropical...
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Cashew Genetic Resources: A Global Perspective
Being an important commercial crop in the tropical regions of the world, cashew has its origins in the Amazonian region of South America. Out of the...
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Organic Approaches in Temperate Nuts
Nut crops form an important component of diet and serve as a healthy alterative for meat especially in places where there is lesser availability of...
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Diseases of Temperate Nuts
Plant disease can significantly reduce the market size of edible nuts in the regions where these nut trees are growing. This chapter covers...
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Integrated Pest Management of Temperate Nuts
All temperate nuts (almond, hazelnut, walnut, pecan, chestnut and chilgoza) are widely planted and support a substantial portion of total...
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Mineral Nutrition
In the age of precision farming, it is critical to manage mineral nutrition correctly in order to reduce agricultural inputs. As a result, efforts to...
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Cashew Genetic Resources: A Global Perspective
Being an important commercial crop in the tropical regions of the world, cashew has its origins in the Amazonian region of South America. Out of the...
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Development and Selection of Rootstocks
The demand for the nut crops in the world has increased due to their nutritional value and economic returns. The increasing importance of nuts in...
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Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Lipid Signaling
This chapter provides an overview of the diverse range of applications associated with nanoparticles. The application of nanoparticles in the medical...
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Combinatoriality and Compositionality in Everyday Primate Skills
Human language, hominin tool production modes, and multimodal communications systems of primates and other animals are currently well-studied for how...
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Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)
Soil is an important natural resource supporting the life on earth. Majority of the agricultural activities depend on soil. Maintaining soil health...
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Nutmeg
This chapter gives general information on tree spices, their area, production statistics, and a brief introduction on individual spices. History of...
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Cryopreservation of Coconut and Arecanut Pollen
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) and arecanut (Areca catechu L.) are important commercial crops sustaining the life of millions of small and marginal...
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Improved Varieties of Spice Crops
Genetic variability is essential for any successful breeding program. In India, a rich genetic diversity exists for the spice crops like black...
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Lecythidaceae
Cerú, ceruzeiro, serú, seruzeiro, tauarí, churú, xurú, cachimbeira, curanáou tauri
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Research and Development of Specialty Crops for Agroforestry Systems in the Midwest: The Long Haul for Small Farm Sustainability
Agricultural and rural communities of the USA face numerous economic and environmental challenges. These stresses threaten the livelihoods and...
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Aquatic Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship
Aquatic vegetables are predominantly in vogue where they are naturally available in plenty. In India, a number of aquatic vegetables, viz. water...
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Improved Propagation Techniques in Temperate Nuts
In simple terms, plant propagation can be defined as reproduction or multiplication of plants. Various procedures of plant propagation need to be...