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209 articles for “sustainable food”
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Hydroponic Farming Monitoring System - Automated System to Monitor and Control Nutrient and pH Levels
Abstract: With growing urbanization and limited agricultural land, sustainable agriculture is becoming a necessity. This project introduces a smart, space-saving, and automated hydroponic farming system based on IoT (Internet of Things) technology. The proposed system employs an ESP8266 NodeMCU microcontroller with sensors like a pH sensor and an ultrasonic sensor to track critical plant growth parameters like nutrient solution pH and water level. A relay module controls a water pump for …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Preliminary Survey & Documentation of Wetland Macrophyte Diversity from Chargaon Lake in Warora Taluka, Dist. Chandrapur Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Wetland macrophytes are most diverse group of aquatic macroscopic Angiosperms that has great ecological influence on wetland ecosystem, plays significant role in every food chain operated in aquatic ecosystem. Present study site has a total catchment area of 14.83 thousand hectors constructed in the year 1983 mainly for irrigation practices to nearby villages. The aim of present study is to conduct preliminary survey followed by proper documentation of floral diversity …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Labeling transparency and heavy metal contamination in commercial protein powders: A case study
Abstract: With the recent surge in market demand, health supplements particularly protein powders, have become increasingly vulnerable to quality deterioration, adulteration, and unethical marketing practices. Non-compliance with labeling regulations is on a rise. Moreover, research indicates that heavy metals absorbed from contaminated soil often accumulate in the protein fractions of crops, thereby elevating the risk of heavy metal contamination in protein powders. These issues highlight the urgent need to systematically assess …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Assessing the Diversity of Migratory Fishes in the Shivnath River, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract: The Shivnath River, a major tributary of the Mahanadi River in Chhattisgarh, India, is home to various migratory fish species. These fish are vital to the river’s ecosystem and provide important sources of income and food for local communities. This study looks at the diversity, distribution, and conservation status of these migratory fish species in the Shivnath River. Through extensive field surveys, researchers identified 10 migratory fish species in the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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Synthesis, Production, and Mass Balance Analysis of Ten High-Volume Herbicides
Abstract: Herbicides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, enabling effective weed management and safeguarding crop yields amid rising global food demands and growing weed resistance, which can reduce productivity by up to 40%. This study provides a detailed examination of synthesis pathways, production methodologies, and mass balance dynamics for ten high-volume herbicides: Aclonifen, Ametryn, Amidosulfuron, Aminocyclopyrachlor, Aminopyralid, Atrazine, Azimsulfuron, Beflubutamid, Bensulfuron Methyl, and Bentazone, used to control broadleaf weeds, grasses, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Early Life Nutrition as a Determinant of Long-Term Vaccine Immunogenicity in Livestock: Mechanisms, Practical Strategies, and Species-Specific Considerations
Abstract: Early life represents a critical period for immune system development in livestock, during which nutritional exposures can exert long lasting effects on vaccine immunogenicity. Although vaccination is a cornerstone of infectious disease control in food producing animals, marked variability in vaccine induced immune responses is frequently observed under commercial conditions. Growing evidence suggests that this variability is partly driven by differences in early nutritional status, which can influence immune maturation, …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Regulations and Standards in the Dairy Industry
Abstract: The dairy industry is a vital component of the global food system, providing essential nutrients to millions of people worldwide. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory landscape governing dairy products, focusing on quality standards, labeling requirements, and international trade regulations. Quality standards, established by key organizations such as Codex Alimentarius and the International Dairy Federation, ensure that dairy products meet specific criteria for fat and protein content, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Valorization of shrimp processing waste by green methodology and its application in Chitosan-PEG composite film
Abstract: Shrimp processing waste is mostly unidentified marine by product, presents considerable environmental pollution which also offers a rich but not fully exploited sources of biopolymers. The current work presents a sustainable method to convert shrimp processing waste into chitosan a biopolymer by green methodology. Isolation of chitin to chitosan from shrimp processing waste was carried through four green methodology steps i. Demineralization using citric acid ii. Deproteinization using papain iii. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Scientists Reinvent Low Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR)/Cold Fusion
Abstract: Two of the researchers of The University of Utah, USA in 1989 named Dr. Martin Fleishmann and Stanley Pons declared that they had discovered a sustained nuclear fusion reaction at room temperature during electrolysis experiment that could solve the problem of energy requirement on this planet. The cold fusion reaction, also called low energy nuclear reaction (LENR) takes place at room temperature, unlike conventional fusion reaction where temperature required is …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article