pruning Articles
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American Dried Prunes Processing Industry
In America, plum is not only a kind of snack, and it can also match all kinds of raw materials and be made all kinds of delicious food such as salad, cake and so on. Plum has many processed products such as dried prunes, prune juice, prune pudding and so on. But the most popular is dried prunes because of its advantages. Dried prunes are often eaten right from the package as a convenient, ...
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Wine and economic development: technological and corporate change in the Australian wine industry
The technological upgrading of existing industries is a key source of growth. An example is the Australian wine sector, which has exhibited sustained growth in its firms, output and trade. Growth rests on two technological advances mechanisation of pruning and harvesting, and new grape varieties. Upgrading required a shared strategic vision, a significant support infrastructure of research ...
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Hymach Buddy is come: the versatile mowing arm
Thanks to the compact dimensions, the ease of assembly / disassembly, the independent auxiliary motor and the interchangeable shredder head, the new mowing arm of Hymach is the ideal solution for municipal administrations and contracting bodies to maximize the investment on their multifunction vehicle. Hymach, historic Italian company leader in the production of high quality green maintenance ...
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Veneto 04 - ZE-100-LT - Pruning Residues - Case Study
Plant: 2 x ZE-100-LT Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 100 kWe each Nominal output: 100 kWe Application: Power generation in combination with a boiler burning biomass (pruning residues) Location: Province of Padua, Veneto, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm The owner of this plant is a large agricultural and touristic structure located in a small town in the ...
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Effect of loblolly pine root pruning on alley cropped herbage production and tree growth
Tillage to disrupt (prune) tree roots is an intensive practice which could improve herbage productivity at the crop–tree interface by reducing competition for water. We compared tillage effects on 9- to 11-yr-old loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) growth and herbage yields of annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) and pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] on a fragipan soil in Arkansas. ...
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5 Ways to Improve Wine Quality with VineView’s Aerial Vigor Maps
Have a conversation with any of the world’s leading winemakers and one thing will quickly become apparent – good wines start on the vine. Vineyard managers know the value of having boots on the ground, constantly scanning for problems throughout the vineyard and ensuring optimal growing conditions for the vines. A high level of attention to detail in the vineyard is one of the best ...
By VineView
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European red spider mite - an environmental consequence of persistent chemical pesticide application
The European red spider mite, Panonychus ulmi, is a major pest in almost all fruit growing regions of the world (Hardman et al., 1985). Spread of P. ulmi to most apple-growing areas has probably been caused by the distribution of nursery stock carrying winter eggs. This mite is stated to be an important secondary pest (due to the effects of chemical sprays killing natural enemies) of commercial ...
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Comparative study of isotherm parameters of lead biosorption by two wastes of olive-oil production
Batch isotherm studies were carried out on a laboratory scale: (i) to investigate the effectiveness to remove lead of two wastes (olive stone (OS) and olive tree pruning (OTP)), untreated and chemically treated; and (ii) to examine the applicability of various adsorption isotherms to fit the experimental data. Results from tests were analyzed using seven equilibrium isotherm correlations ...
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Efficiency increases with Truxor in the Alte Donau - Case Study
Over nearly two decades the city of Vienna, Austria, has been working with underwater vegetation maintenance to make the popular recreational lake Alte Donau enjoyable. Since 2018 the fleet working is composed of 18 Truxor amphibious tool carriers removing over 2 000 tons of plant material every year. The presence of tall, high-growing underwater plants has been a hindrance to swimming and ...
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Calabria 01 - ZE-175-LT - Pruning Residues - Case Study
Plant: 1 x ZE-175-LT Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 175 kWe Nominal output: 175 kWe Application: Power generation in combination with a boiler burning biomass (pruning residues) Location: Province of Cosenza, Calabria,Italy) Manager: Private Italian firm The client who commissioned us this plant is an authorized solid waste manager, which started in 1993 ...
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Is Topsoil costing you the Earth?
BROWNFIELD REGENERATION remains key to the government’s plan for creating sustainable communities. However, crucial to brownfield regeneration is the issue of restoring the land to a high quality as quickly and cost effectively as possible. There is also the matter of ensuring that the regeneration process and resutting development is sustainable, given the increasing concern over global warming. ...
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CG Coir pots – An environmentally friendly alternative to plastic pots
From cell phones and computers to water bottles and bags, plastic has moulded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer. However, this ease of living has come at a huge environmental cost. Since mass production of plastic began in the 1940’s it has grown to become an essential item in the society. More than 280 million tons of plastic were manufactured in 2012. In fact, ...
By CoirGreen
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Product introduction of tree branch crusher
Branch crusher, also known as wood chip crusher, sawdust crusher or sawdust machine, is a new type of mechanical equipment used in the front-end production process of producing wood powder (sawdust). It integrates slicing and crushing into one, and can chop branches and branches with a diameter of 1-20 cm. It can also be used to chop fibrous stalk-like materials such as bamboo, thatch, corn ...
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Composting of municipal green waste using a hybrid Mode of the aerated static pile
The aerated static pile (ASP) system developed in Rutgers University (Finstein et al., 1980) is based on a deep understanding of composting as a microbial process. It allows for a good degree of process control and high organic matter stabilisation rates, with relatively low labour and cost. For these reasons, the ASP system has been intensively studied with, among others, the following aims: ...
By ORBIT e.V.
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New strategy of "two in one" rapid breeding
Xu Cao's research group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences published a paper titled “A two-in-one breeding strategy boosts rapid utilization of wild species and elite cultivars” online in Plant Biotechnology. This study reports a new "two-in-one" rapid breeding strategy, which combines the new de novo domestication breeding method and ...
By Lifeasible
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How cooling irrigation systems benefit orchards
Typical Challenges in Orchards Managing an orchard comes with several challenges. Pest and disease control is a constant battle to protect trees and ensure high-quality fruit. Weather fluctuations, including extreme temperatures and storms, can harm tree health and productivity. Adequate water management, by balancing irrigation and drainage, is crucial for optimal growth. Nutrient management ...
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Bitwise Agronomy Brings a Data-Driven Solution to Vineyard Owners: GreenView
Who is Bitwise Agronomy, and what do they do? Bitwise Agronomy, an emerging agritech company based in Tasmania, has just launched GreenView: a smart imaging and data-collection application that helps vineyard owners assess their vines' conditions and make crop management decisions at a touch of a button. By capturing imagery through a roving camera, GreenView turns a vineyard entire plot into ...
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Municipality of St. Privee, Orleans, France - Case Study
Equipment: Biocomp 1. Installation date: 2012. Treatment volume: 30 m3/year. Loading: 5 days/ week. Waste: Municipal waste. ...
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Lycée in France - Case Study
Equipment: Biocomp 5. Installation date: 2011. Treatment volume: 40 m3/year. Loading: 5 days/week. Waste: food scraps from school centre (1.200 ...
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Madrid Amusement Park, Spain - Case Study
Equipment: Biocomp 15/45 with loading system. Installation date: 2014. Treatment volume: 120 m3/year. Loading: daily. Waste: food scraps from kitchens and restaurants at the amusement park. ...
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