Extension plant pathologists deliver science-based information that protects the economic value of agricultural and horticultural crops in the United States by educating growers and the general public about plant diseases. Extension plant pathologists diagnose plant diseases and disorders, provide advice, and conduct applied research on local and regional plant disease problems. During the last...

The certainty of aging and death is a major concern of humans with a consequent endless search for methods to contract aging’s effects and delay death as long as possible. Charlatans may take advantage of the wish of people to live longer, proposing miraculous, unproven, and profitable antiaging products. Conversely, key advances in the understanding of the mechanism(s) behind the biology of ag...

The main reasons why people live longer according to the medical profession, in order of importance, are things like genetics, medical history and medical care, and perhaps one’s lifestyle and living conditions. People in poor nations, for example, often die of accidents, freezing temperatures and simple infections that could be prevented with simple medical care. In this regard, these measures...

Plant antimicrobials fulfil the needs of today’s consumer looking for wholesome food without chemical preservatives. These can be classified as novel compounds obtained from plants that delay microbial growth of pathogens and spoilage organisms in food. The antimicrobial activity of plant extracts that is observed in in-vitro conditions is quite different to its effect in complex food systems. ...

Abstract In order to extend the operation license of nuclear power plant, safety during extended service life must be considered, so as ensure that level unit is not lower than original design life. PSA technology can used establish an aging model for plants extension period, evaluate impact SSC on overall and verify it still meet standards. Based this, screening analysis method applied plant p...

In recent years, the search for biological methods to avoid the application of chemical products in agriculture has led to investigating the use of biopolymers-based materials. Among the tested biomaterials, the best results were obtained from those based on the biopolymer chitosan (CHT). CHT, available in large quantities from the deacetylation of chitin, has multiple advantages: it is safe, i...

Abstract A very important task to improve the sustainability of existing structures is extend their service life especially in terms resource conservation and sustainability. Therefore, assessment required safety level an structure are particular importance (condition monitoring). This contribution focusses on how data from established inspection monitoring approaches essential examines more ad...

1 Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, USA and Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India. 2 Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, USA. 3 Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, USA. 4 International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India. 5 Depart...