There has been relatively little study on time-dependent mechanical properties of nanowires, in spite of their importance for the design, fabrication and operation of nanoscale devices. Here we report a dislocation-mediated, time-dependent and fully reversible plastic behaviour in penta-twinned silver nanowires. In situ tensile experiments inside scanning and transmission electron microscopes s...

In laboratory studies, the Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr), and the odorous house ant, Tapinoma sessile (Say), avoided aromatic cedar mulch as a nesting substrate. Both ant species were killed when confined with fresh aromatic cedar mulch in sealed containers. However, when confined with cedar mulch that had been aged outdoors for up to 140 d, mortality of L. humile was complete regard...

Introduction High tunnel production is increasing in Iowa as they provide protection from wind and frost and help extend the growing season. Although production aspects inside high tunnels are similar to field production, high tunnel environment is challenging especially when it comes to temperature management. During summer, temperatures rise fairly quickly in high tunnels and can detrimentall...

Different colored plastic mulches have been developed and used in various crop production methods. The main goals of using are to modify the radiation budget reduce soil water loss. In addition, it aids controlling weed insect infestation as well temperature, use effectiveness, plant development, yield, quality. growth development baby corn depend on several geographical climatic conditions its...

Research was carried out in 2003 and 2004 in the open fi eld near Zagreb. Two types of plant material (TP and ‘frigo’ F) of late ripening cv. Raurica, were included in the trial. Th e plants were planted at the end of June 2003, in the period aft er the main season of the strawberry production in Croatia. White plastic mulch was used to decrease the heating caused by high summer temperatures. T...

Silver Oak plantation on farmlands growing coffee and black pepper has gained importance in recent times the areas surrounding Kolli hills Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. The trees shed significant quantities dry leaves during summer season which local Malayali tribal community burns and/or ground. current case study is based an experiment vermicomposting using leaf litter, cow dung ear...