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Fungicide carbendazim can some times be used to combat mold on citrus fruits including oranges. Recently, low residue levels of the fungicide were reported to be present in the bulk orange juice import shipments to the USA. Because this compound can persist through processing steps and may be found in the final consumer product, many government agencies have established maximum residue limits ...

Feb. 2, 2018

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Some fungal genera like Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium, etc. produce mycotoxins. These toxic secondary metabolites are harmful to animal and human health if they enter the food chain via contaminated crops and fruits or through processed food and feed products. Therefore, in at least 100 countries limits are set for mycotoxin levels for food and feed. For a precise detection of all regulated ...

Feb. 2, 2018

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Aflatoxins were isolated and characterized during the 1960’s after the deaths of over 100,000 turkey poults on farms in Great Britain from what had been referred to as “Turkey X” disease.1,2 Aflatoxins are mycotoxins, structurally related compounds produced as secondary metabolites by Aspergillus molds, primarily flavus and parasiticus. 3,4 Investigations in Great Britain traced ...

Feb. 2, 2018

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Using Supel™ Sphere Carbon/NH2 and an SLB®-5ms GC ColumnHighly pigmented foods, such as spinach, require cleanup prior to analysis for pesticide residues. A dual-layer SPE tube containing graphitized carbon and aminopropyl on silica (NH2) is often used. • Carbon removes pigments and sterols• NH2 removes fatty acids, polar pigments, organic acids, and sugarsRemoving these matrix materials reduces ...

Feb. 2, 2018

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The health benefits of avocado are associated with its high content of healthy fat, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Avocado consumption in the United States has steadily grown, with sources of the fruit being both domestic and imported.1 The fat content of avocado is typically in the range of 10-15%, and this can pose a special analytical challenge when doing pesticide residue analysis. If fat is ...

Feb. 2, 2018

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Features : Handheld meters measure TDS and/or pH • Monitor measures TDS • All instruments are easy to operate and calibrate • High degree of accuracy • Immediate results • Kit comes with solutions required to calibrate • Temperature Compensated ...

Mar. 3, 2014

By Myron L Company

A technique of growing plants in nutrient solution”. Hydroponics literally means water-working or wateractivation. It is a cultivation technique for growing plants in highly oxygenated, nutrient enriched water, rather than soil. The nutrient solution and its management are the cornerstone for a successful hydroponics system. The function of a hydroponics nutrient solution is to supply the ...

Sep. 12, 2011

By Myron L Company

Modern growing practices include scientific evaluations of soil, water, fertilizers, diseases, etc. While some tests are best performed by a laboratory, others can be easily conducted on location, saving time and money. Three tests in particular, EC, pH, and ALKALINITY, can reveal valuable information about water quality, soil salinity, and fertilizer concentration. Myron L Company’s ...

Sep. 12, 2011

By Myron L Company

EntwurfSoundPLAN ®BRAUNSTEIN + BERNDT GMBH®SoundPLAN Advanced calculationEfficient definitionImproved techniquesMeasuresof interior levels in working places considering any room type and installationeasy to use interfacebased on the VDI 3760 plus consideration of local screening effects and absorptionsoptimization of abatement measures to improve the sound quality®SoundPLANPROPAGATION ...

Oct. 5, 2009

By SoundPLAN International LLC

EntwurfSoundPLAN®BRAUNSTEIN + BERNDT GMBHSoundPLAN®Built-in high end graphicsTransparent calculation settingsDistributed Computing and multi threadingResult evaluation at the touch of a buttonInnovative calculation techniqueseliminates need to export to other graphics softwareall settings are stored in the project (ISO 9000 compliance)one module - one price to use all Pc’s throughout a ...

Oct. 5, 2009

By SoundPLAN International LLC

EntwurfSoundPLAN ®BRAUNSTEIN + BERNDT GMBH®SoundPLAN Tiling systemIntelligent hotspot calculationBuilt-in statistics of the annoyed peopleClear management of different scenariosDisplay of difference and conflict maps shows the number of people or over threshold levelsand exposures in hospitals, schools and kindergartens to find the best measures without having redundant datawith user defined ...

Oct. 5, 2009

By SoundPLAN International LLC

EntwurfSoundPLAN®Single Point receivers o ise MapsDifferent design strategiesr F NoOptimization history for subsequent analysis ofintermediate stepsaçadetarget values depending on area usage or desired reduction levelscompare the smallest wall to meet the required noise limit with theleast cost or minimum number of people affectedallows the software to recommend the optimum design for ...

Oct. 5, 2009

By SoundPLAN International LLC

SoundPLAN®Incredibly FastIncredibly UsefulSIMPLY INCREDIBLE SOFTWARElIncredibly AccurateIncredibly PopularWith the new dynamic search method, possibly the fastest noisecontrol software on the marketMesh maps, hot spots, dynamic search and extensive testing forutmost accuracy according to the 50+ standards.Stunning graphics logical for everyone, Spreadsheet for multipleresults, Documentation with ...

Oct. 5, 2009

By SoundPLAN International LLC

The Odyssey steam peeler is the newest addition to the TOMRA steam peeling portfolio. It’s the ideal cost-effective steam peeling solution for seasonal processing companies and emerging markets. It’s a high quality peeler that is specifically designed for seasonal processors of fruit and vegetables such as red beets, pumpkins, celeriac, kohlrabi, papaya, mango and ...

Apr. 6, 2018

By TOMRA Sorting GmbH.

Introduction Fungicide Carbendazim (Mercazole, Carbendazole) is widely used in agriculture to exterminate black mold (spot) on orange trees and treat fungus diseases of other fruit-bearing plants. According to the data of the World Health Organization, Carbendazim is toxic for liver, impacts reproductive system, and is considered to be a potentially cancerogenic compound. In most of the developed ...

Mar. 17, 2018

By Lumex Instruments Group

Introduction The method is used for the determination of the mass fraction of caffeine and theobromine in tea and tea products, coffee and coffee products, cocoa and cocoa products, and dietary ...

Mar. 17, 2018

By Lumex Instruments Group

Introduction The method is intended for determination of hesperidin and naringin using capillary electrophoresis technique in order to reveal adulteration of juices. These components are tested in citrus juices, concentrated juices, nectars, juice-containing beverages, and fruit sauces that are produced primarily from oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons, and ...

Mar. 17, 2018

By Lumex Instruments Group

Throughout the years several systems have been developed for growing mushrooms, e.g. tray, bag and the Dutch shelving system. Growing on shelves has become very popular. Reasons for that include an increase in the size of growing units, the need to improve disease control, health and safety considerations for growers and operatives, environmental issues and the availability of grants. Another ...

Dec. 11, 2017

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv

TenCate Industrial Fabrics is a producer and supplier of technical textiles for building, agriculture, horticulture, water storage and dewatering projects. TenCate Nicolon cow mattress top layers have been produced by TenCate since 1995. For today’s professional dairy farmer cow house management includes application of the most economical working methods. Thanks to research of many ...

Dec. 11, 2017

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv

Tunnel nets are available for all phases, with different strengths and properties. Before deciding on a type of tunnel net, calculate the total compost weight in the tunnel and compare it with the maximum pulling load of the tunnel net. Besides strength, required air flow is also important. In some cases climate units have not enough air capacity to get the air through the net and into the ...

Dec. 11, 2017

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv