A computer simulation model for the heat pump dehumidified air drying for garlic and white mulberry leaves was developed. The Modified Page model was found suitable in describing the drying curves. The computer simulation model was verified against heat pump dehumidified drying data of garlic and white mulberry leaves. The results revealed that drying air temperature and relative humidity influ...

A viroid-like disease causing mosaic leaves and dwarfism was found on mulberry plants in Zhejiang, China. Grafting of stems from infected plants onto healthy plants resulted in the same symptoms on the healthy plants. A circular small RNA (Mmd-v RNA1) was isolated from the infected plant leaves and caused identical symptoms after more than two years. Nucleotide sequencing indicated that the Mmd...

Weeds pose a great threat to crop production subsequently distressing the equilibrium of agro-ecological systems globally. Instead relying on chemical weed control, there is dire need explore alternative eco-friendly agricultural practices for suppression and sustainable wheat production. Mulching being could potentially serve purpose towards organically. To check usefulness mulching, two-year ...

It has been well established that complex mixtures of phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables can be beneficial for human health. Moreover, it is becoming increasingly apparent that phytochemicals can influence the pharmacological activity of drugs by modifying their absorption characteristics through interactions with drug transporters as well as drug-metabolizing enzyme systems. Such effects ...

The white peach scale (WPS), Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (Targioni-Tozzetti) (Homoptera: Diaspididae), is a world wide polyphagous scale insect. It is widely distributed in north of Iran, near the Caspian Sea areas, where it is the main pest of mulberry and kiwi trees. The development and fecundity of P. pentagona were examined at different temperatures and on different hosts in the laboratory. T...

Type of the wood used for aging highly influences quality alcoholic beverages. In this research we explored potential cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse (DPV) to establish fingerprints characteristic each enable determining type in process. Eleven different samples were prepare three types spirits during 15 months. The highest extraction rate was obtained first month, while further ...