Polyphagous caterpillars of Spodoptera litura switch from a trap crop to the main crop, improve fitness, and shorten generation time
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DOI: 10.1007/s10340-021-01351-w
Abstract: Trap crops are used for pulling the pest load from the main crops toward themselves. Here, we report a switching by a polyphagous pest, Spodoptera litura, from trap crop castor to main crop eggplant during… read more here.
Keywords: crop; switch; time; trap ... See more keywords
Advances in the utilisation of castor (Ricinus communis Linneo) seed meal as protein supplement in poultry diets
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DOI: 10.1007/s10457-018-0317-4
Abstract: In recent years, there has been increased interest in the use of readily available, cheap agroforestry products/by-products for livestock and poultry feeding. Castor is an economically important shrub grown mainly for its oils used for… read more here.
Keywords: seed; castor; poultry diets; seed meal ... See more keywords
Bio-based rigid polyurethane foam from castor oil with excellent flame retardancy and high insulation capacity via cooperation with carbon-based materials
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DOI: 10.1007/s10853-020-05125-0
Abstract: Abstract In this work, we prepared the biomass castor oil-based rigid polyurethane foams (RPUF). The two bio-based RPUFs contain modified polyols from castor oil, one of which was transamidated castor oil with diethanolamine (BIO1) and… read more here.
Keywords: flame; castor; castor oil; insulation ... See more keywords
Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Castor Oil Using Glycerol-Based Reaction
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-020-01010-8
Abstract: Abstract A catalytic transfer hydrogenation of castor oil using glycerol-based is a process of adding hydrogen to the castor oil to produce hydrogenated castor oil with the addition of 10% Pd/C as the catalyst and… read more here.
Keywords: catalytic transfer; castor; glycerol; castor oil ... See more keywords
Castor and camphor essential oils alter hemocyte populations and induce biochemical changes in larvae of Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2018.04.005
Abstract: Abstract Two plant essential oils; camphor and castor were tested for insecticidal and antifeedant activity against the 4th instar larvae of Spodoptera littoralis, a serious pest on cotton in Egypt. Also the impact of LC10… read more here.
Keywords: castor; littoralis; larvae spodoptera; camphor ... See more keywords
Effects of iron oxide nanoparticles on Fe and heavy metal accumulation in castor (Ricinus communis L.) plants and the soil aggregate.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110728
Abstract: In this study, the effects of iron (Fe) nanoparticles (NPs) on Fe and heavy metal accumulations by castor (Ricinus communis L.) plants were investigated. The castor cultivar was planted in the soil contaminated with Pb… read more here.
Keywords: accumulation; castor; fe2o3 nps; soil aggregate ... See more keywords
Synthesis and characterization of a waterborne polyurethane made from castor oil and tartaric acid
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.03.020
Abstract: Abstract Waterborne polyurethanes (WBPUs) based on the reaction of unmodified castor oil (CO) with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) were synthesized using dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA) or tartaric acid (TA) as internal emulsifiers. The effect of the incorporation… read more here.
Keywords: tartaric acid; synthesis; castor; castor oil ... See more keywords
A high-Oil castor cultivar developed through recurrent selection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.09.064
Abstract: Abstract Castor bean ( Ricinus communis L.) seed oil has unique characteristics and can be used as feedstock for many biobased products. Under greenhouse conditions, a previous recurrent selection for high-oil castor seeds from a… read more here.
Keywords: seed; castor; weight; oil content ... See more keywords
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve plant growth of Ricinus communis by altering photosynthetic properties and increasing pigments under drought and salt stress
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.02.087
Abstract: Abstract Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is one of the most important candidate crops that can be used to increase the land cover and crop yield in the arid and saline region of China. To evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: plant; castor; drought salt; castor bean ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a NIAB Gold castor variety for biodiesel production and bio-pesticide
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.01.022
Abstract: Abstract Castor is an important oil crop for bioenergy production and other valuable applications. NIAB Gold is first mutant variety of Pakistan developed by using gamma radiation. In this study, the oil was extracted from… read more here.
Keywords: niab gold; oil; production; castor ... See more keywords
Synthesis and characterization of a novel tri-functional bio-based methacrylate prepolymer from castor oil and its application in UV-curable coatings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.04.039
Abstract: Abstract A novel tri-functional castor oil-based methacrylate prepolymer (MCOG) was developed by mercapto castor oil (MCO) and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) in this study through a two-step method. Primarily, the mercapto castor oil (MCO) was prepared… read more here.
Keywords: cured films; novel tri; castor; tri functional ... See more keywords