Horticultural activity predicts later localized limb status in a contemporary pre-industrial population.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.23214
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Modern humans may have gracile skeletons due to low physical activity levels and mechanical loading. Tests using pre-historic skeletons are limited by the inability to assess behavior directly, while modern industrialized societies possess few… read more here.
Keywords: status; horticulture; sds decade; later life ... See more keywords
Ornamental horticulture in Southern Africa: strategic actions to address biological invasions
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DOI: 10.1007/s00267-025-02241-y
Abstract: Southern Africa has a well-documented history of intentional plant introductions for ornamental purposes, but some of these plants have become widespread damaging invaders. Conflicts can arise when stakeholders’ attitudes differ towards ornamental invasive plants and… read more here.
Keywords: horticulture; address biological; ornamental sector; biological invasions ... See more keywords
Migration Intermediaries and Codes of Conduct: Temporary Migrant Workers in Australian Horticulture
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DOI: 10.1007/s10551-016-3351-z
Abstract: Over recent decades, developments in network governance have seen governments around the world cede considerable authority and responsibility to commercial migration intermediaries for recruiting and managing temporary migrant labour. Correspondingly, a by-product of network governance… read more here.
Keywords: horticulture; network governance; migration intermediaries; employment ... See more keywords
Prevalence and aetiology of Phytophthora fruit and stem rot of solanaceous and cucurbitaceous crops in the Pampas region of Argentina
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DOI: 10.1007/s42161-018-00221-2
Abstract: In Argentina, agriculture and horticulture industries account for 7% of the country’s employment. Moreover, this country is considered one of the major organic agriculture producers. Horticulture production is widespread all along the country, but the… read more here.
Keywords: cucurbitaceous crops; region; phytophthora; horticulture ... See more keywords
Biopolymer-based nanocarriers for sustained release of agrochemicals: A review on materials and social science perspectives for a sustainable future of agri- and horticulture.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102645
Abstract: Devastating plant diseases and soil depletion rationalize an extensive use of agrochemicals to secure the food production worldwide. The sustained release of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture is a promising solution to the eco-toxicological impacts… read more here.
Keywords: horticulture; sustained release; based nanocarriers; nanotechnology ... See more keywords
Formulation of a controlled-release delivery carrier for volatile organic compounds using multilayer O/W emulsions to plant growth
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123738
Abstract: Abstract Oil-in-water (O/W) multilayer emulsions have been used to encapsulate volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Nevertheless, research associated with application in horticulture has been poorly studied. The objective of this study was to develop O/W emulsions… read more here.
Keywords: growth; formulation controlled; volatile organic; multilayer emulsions ... See more keywords
Plant growth induction by volatile organic compound released from solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124739
Abstract: Abstract Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have demonstrated important plant growth-inducing activity, but their applications in horticulture are limited. In recent years, lipid-nanoparticles (Lipid-NPs) have been developed as an efficient carrier for the delivery system of… read more here.
Keywords: horticulture; plant growth; volatile organic; lipid nps ... See more keywords
Exposure assessment using human biomonitoring for glyphosate and fluroxypyr users in amenity horticulture.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2017.06.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pesticides and their potential adverse health effects are of great concern and there is a dearth of knowledge regarding occupational exposure to pesticides among amenity horticulturalists. OBJECTIVE This study aims to measure occupational exposures… read more here.
Keywords: post work; horticulture; exposure; glyphosate fluroxypyr ... See more keywords
Urban horticulture in retail parks: Environmental assessment of the potential implementation of rooftop greenhouses in European and South American cities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.11.103
Abstract: Abstract This paper performs a multi-national assessment to provide a more comprehensive vision of the potential implementation of Rooftop Greenhouses in retail parks from a theoretical perspective. A geographic information system – life cycle assessment… read more here.
Keywords: potential implementation; horticulture; implementation rooftop; retail parks ... See more keywords
The true value of flowers and their effect on the Dutch economy. An interdisciplinary relationship between Art and Economics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rie.2020.07.003
Abstract: Abstract This study will examine the introduction, development and popularity of flower still lives as well as of Dutch horticulture, along with Holland’s early flower trade and its effect on Tulipmania, which took place during… read more here.
Keywords: horticulture; still lives; flower still; economics ... See more keywords
A general overview of the benefits and possible negative effects of the nanotechnology in horticulture
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2018.03.060
Abstract: Abstract Since nanotechnology was defined by Richard Feynman, multiple approaches has been developed in the field of communication, defense, food, biotechnology, electrical, chemical, sports and agricultural industry. The use of nanotechnology in horticulture are around… read more here.
Keywords: overview benefits; benefits possible; horticulture; nanotechnology horticulture ... See more keywords