Delineating the depth and extent of the watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum. & Nak.] root zone assists with proper irrigation management and minimizes nutrient leaching. The objective of this 3-year field study was to measure root distribution and root length density of watermelon (cv. Wrigley) grafted on two different rootstocks (Lagenaria siceraria cv. ‘FR Strong’ and Cucurbita mosc...

Background: Consumers may be contaminated by various food intakes as one of the most important sources of organic and inorganic pollutants associated with agriculture. The aim of this study was to evaluate the lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and nitrate contaminations in watermelon and carrot samples and the associated risks to human health. Methods: In this cross sectional study, 108 samples of wat...

Relevance. In the vegetable market, cucumber is in stable demand. It also occupies one of leading places structure sown areas after root crops, cabbage, and tomato. addition to high yields, modern varieties (hybrids) cucumber, are characterized by good marketability green cukes transportability. The demand for among population, as well their economically valuable characteristics, ensure constan...

Abstrak. Budidaya tanaman semangka merupakan salah satu teknik budidaya pertanian yang dilakukan pada lahan berpasir. Tanaman dibudidayakan memerlukan berbagai perlakuan baik dari pengelolaan lahan, pemupukan, perawatan, pengendalian hama dan penyakit sampai Teknik pemanenan. Untuk menghasilkan kualitas sesuai kriterianya, diperlukan tindakan maksimal. Selain itu adanya survai atau pengelompoka...

any planning for the future requires estimates of future conditions. it is possible to study changes over time series. in this study, changes of production and cultivated area of 17 field crops of khorasan razavi province in a 25-year period were determined with mann - kendall test, sen’s estimator slope and linear regression. analysis of the three tests showed that performance of 76.5% from yi...

Recently a large number of tests and experiments have been done to evaluate the effects of their impact on agricultural products using high techniques like, vibration (acoustic, ultrasonic and sonic response).Some modification methods have been applied to impact probe and signal conditioning to improve the firmness prediction performance and reduce the potential for bruising. The inspection of ...

Aldicarb, 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propionaldehyde-O-methylcarbamoyloxime, is an oxime carbamate insecticide manufactured by the Union Carbide Corporation and sold under the trade name Temik. It is a soil-applied systemic pesticide used against certain insects, mites, and nematodes, and is applied below the soil surface for absorption by plant roots. It is generally applied to the soil in the for...