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68 articles for “Agricultural residue”
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A New Extractive Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Oxydemeton methyl in Relation to its Environmental and Toxicological Analysis
Abstract: In view of the wide agricultural use of oxydemeton methyl insecticide and its associated toxic effects, it has been determined in the soil, water and foodstuffs to assess its environmental relevance. A new, simple and sensitive extractive spectrophotometric method has been developed for the purpose. It is based on microwave-assisted alkaline hydrolysis of insecticide to form 2-ethylsulfinyl-ethyl mercaptan and transformation of the latter through reaction with carbon disulphide and nickel(II) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Water Quality Assessment and Biodiversity Study of Phytoplanktons in Angol Water Body of Belagavi (Karnataka)
Abstract: AbstractPhysico-chemical testing of angol water body revealed that the calcium hardness ranges from 65 mg/L to 110 mg/L, dissolved oxygen 2.8 to 9.8 mg/L, temperature 21 C to 25 C , pH 6.8 to 9.8, iron 0.1 mg/L to 1.0 mg/L, turbidity 0.381m to 0.6096 m, nitrite 0.0 mg/L to 0.3 mg/L, nitrate 18 mg/L to 23 mg/L, chloride 70 mg/L to 190 mg/L, total hardness 100 mg/L to 220 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 29–36 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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Effect of Pesticides on Human Health
Abstract: The use of pesticides has become a major attribute of modern agricultural practices. Though the application is useful to prevent various diseases of plant and pest attack, it is also harmful to environment and human health at certain level. The pesticides are exposed to human by dermal, oral and inhalation routes that can lead to various adverse health conditions. The mixed effect and specific effect of pesticide may vary and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Determinants of Forage and Forage Seed Production in Silte and Gurage Zones and, Yem Special Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Abstract: Poor feed and nutrition are major constraints of livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. Crop residues are becoming the major livestock feed resources in Ethiopia. Crop residues are nutritionally characterized as containing a high proportion of cell wall and deficient in energy, protein and micronutrients. The country has developed several feed production and utilization technologies. However, production of these technologies has so far been under expected. So, identification of the major …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Nutrient–Xenobiotic Crosstalk in Dairy Cattle: Implications for Metabolism, Immunity, Health, and Productivity in Resilient Dairy Development
Abstract: Dairy cattle are routinely exposed to a wide range of xenobiotics, including mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, residues from veterinary drugs, and plant secondary metabolites, through feed, water, and environmental sources. These xenobiotics, being foreign to biological systems, can interfere with the absorption, metabolism, and utilization of essential nutrients, while also compromising immune function, organ health, and overall physiological performance. Chronic or subclinical exposure can reduce feed efficiency, disrupt energy and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Design and Implementation of an Energy-Efficient Wireless Sensor Network for Remote Monitoring
Abstract: Applications such as industrial automation, environmental monitoring, and agriculture make extensive use of wireless sensor networks, or WSNs. Since sensor nodes frequently operate in remote locations and have limited battery power, energy efficiency is the largest problem in WSN design. This paper presents an energy-efficient WSN architecture that combines optimized clustering and duty-cycling mechanisms to reduce energy consumption and increase network lifetime. The system uses low-power ESP32 nodes with Zigbee …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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The Influence of Fresh Raffia Palm Trunk on the Bioremediation of Oil-Based Drill
Abstract: This study determines the effect of fresh raffia palm for biodegradation of oil-based drill cuttings bioremediation. The experiment was conducted at the rivers institute of Agricultural research and training (RIART) located at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Samples of oil-based drill cuttings were bulked in eleven reactors with four replications (T1, T2, T3-T11). The physiochemical properties of the initial drill cuttings were analyzed. Also, the physiochemical properties of the …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–48 Read article