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View article: Water and Nitrogen Dynamics of Mungbean as a Summer Crop in Temperate Environments
Water and Nitrogen Dynamics of Mungbean as a Summer Crop in Temperate Environments Open
Mungbean is grown as a summer crop in subtropical climates globally. The global demand for mungbean is increasing, and opportunities exist to expand production regions to more marginal environments, such as southern Australia, as an opport…
View article: Silicon alleviates drought stress by up-regulating physiological and biochemical responses in two contrasting bread wheat cultivars
Silicon alleviates drought stress by up-regulating physiological and biochemical responses in two contrasting bread wheat cultivars Open
Drought stress (DS) substantially reduces plant growth and productivity in a rainfed cropping environment. Silicon (Si) has been recognized for its potential to alleviate the detrimental effects of various environmental stresses. However, …
View article: Enhancing beer authentication, quality, and control assessment using non‐invasive spectroscopy through bottle and machine learning modeling
Enhancing beer authentication, quality, and control assessment using non‐invasive spectroscopy through bottle and machine learning modeling Open
Fraud in alcoholic beverages through counterfeiting and adulteration is rising, significantly impacting companies economically. This study aimed to develop a method using near‐infrared (NIR) spectroscopy (1596–2396 nm) through the bottle, …
View article: Scaling-up technology-enhanced authentic learning across a university-wide curriculum innovation program
Scaling-up technology-enhanced authentic learning across a university-wide curriculum innovation program Open
Authentic learning, enhanced by technology, is a curricular, pedagogical and assessment design approach that has been widely adopted in higher education and has led to positive educational outcomes. Building authenticity into learning acti…
View article: Designing-in WebGIS Tools for digital learning terrains in Natural Environments
Designing-in WebGIS Tools for digital learning terrains in Natural Environments Open
Authentic learning environments (Herrington et al., 2014) have been widely acknowledged in creating engaging, meaningful and deep learning experiences, including for “novice” first-year undergraduate students (Roach et al., 2018). Natural …
View article: Multi-sensor analysis of variability in rice transplanting dates in smallholder rice production systems in South Asia
Multi-sensor analysis of variability in rice transplanting dates in smallholder rice production systems in South Asia Open
South Asia is one of the world’s rice baskets, with rice production critical to both regional and global food security. However, the region currently experiences significant rice yield gaps and vulnerability to climate change. Timely…
View article: The Influences of Rootstock on the Performance of Pinot Noir (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Phenological Progress, Physiological Performance, and Petiole Nutrient Status
The Influences of Rootstock on the Performance of Pinot Noir (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Phenological Progress, Physiological Performance, and Petiole Nutrient Status Open
Background and Aims . Rootstocks are widely utilised in viticulture industry to prevent the infestation of phylloxera, but they may affect the growth and performance of the scion. This project investigated the impacts of 14 different roots…
View article: Wine quality assessment for Shiraz vertical vintages based on digital technologies and machine learning modeling.
Wine quality assessment for Shiraz vertical vintages based on digital technologies and machine learning modeling. Open
Assessment of wine quality traits can be costly, time-consuming, and usually undertaken with complex chemical analysis and sensory evaluation in specialized laboratories. This study aimed to use novel digital technologies based on near-inf…
View article: Silicon improves root system and canopy physiology in wheat under drought stress
Silicon improves root system and canopy physiology in wheat under drought stress Open
Aims Root system is an important regulator for unevenly distributed below-ground resource acquisition. In a rainfed cropping environment, drought stress (DS) significantly restricts root growth and moisture uptake capacity. The fact that s…
View article: Biofortification of kale microgreens with selenate-selenium using two delivery methods: Selenium-rich soilless medium and foliar application
Biofortification of kale microgreens with selenate-selenium using two delivery methods: Selenium-rich soilless medium and foliar application Open
View article: Scaffolding student reconnection with instructors and their peers using Perusall
Scaffolding student reconnection with instructors and their peers using Perusall Open
Rapid shifts to hybrid and fully-online learning driven by COVID-19 have reduced opportunities for face-to-face learning interactions. Interactive (social or collaborative) learning, which permits students to reconnect, is believed to resu…
View article: Rapid Detection of Fraudulent Rice Using Low-Cost Digital Sensing Devices and Machine Learning
Rapid Detection of Fraudulent Rice Using Low-Cost Digital Sensing Devices and Machine Learning Open
Rice fraud is one of the common threats to the rice industry. Conventional methods to detect rice adulteration are costly, time-consuming, and tedious. This study proposes the quantitative prediction of rice adulteration levels measured th…
View article: Rapid Detection of Rice Adulteration Using a Low-Cost Electronic Nose and Machine Learning Modelling
Rapid Detection of Rice Adulteration Using a Low-Cost Electronic Nose and Machine Learning Modelling Open
Food fraud is one of the primary issues that may threaten consumers’ trust and confidence in the food industry. Detecting food fraud, such as rice adulteration, is challenging since the adulterant looks identical to authentic rice. Moreove…
View article: Rapid Assessment of Rice Quality Traits Using Low-Cost Digital Technologies
Rapid Assessment of Rice Quality Traits Using Low-Cost Digital Technologies Open
Aroma and other physicochemical parameters are important attributes influencing consumer perception and acceptance of rice. However, current methods using multiple instruments and laboratory analysis make these assessments costly and time-…
View article: Microwave Soil Treatment Alleviates Arsenic Phytotoxicity and Reduces Wheat Grain Arsenic Concentration
Microwave Soil Treatment Alleviates Arsenic Phytotoxicity and Reduces Wheat Grain Arsenic Concentration Open
Arsenic (As) contamination in soil and accumulation in food crops has raised much concern worldwide due to its phytotoxicity and possible human health risk. This study was conducted to determine whether microwave (MW) soil treatment could …
View article: Evaluation of Random Forests (RF) for Regional and Local-Scale Wheat Yield Prediction in Southeast Australia
Evaluation of Random Forests (RF) for Regional and Local-Scale Wheat Yield Prediction in Southeast Australia Open
Wheat accounts for more than 50% of Australia’s total grain production. The capability to generate accurate in-season yield predictions is important across all components of the agricultural value chain. The literature on wheat yield predi…
View article: Microwave Soil Treatment along with Biochar Application Alleviates Arsenic Phytotoxicity and Reduces Rice Grain Arsenic Concentration
Microwave Soil Treatment along with Biochar Application Alleviates Arsenic Phytotoxicity and Reduces Rice Grain Arsenic Concentration Open
Rice grain arsenic (As) is a major pathway of human dietary As exposure. This study was conducted to reduce rice grain As concentration through microwave (MW) and biochar soil treatment. Collected soils were spiked to five levels of As con…
View article: Computer Vision and Machine Learning Analysis of Commercial Rice Grains: A Potential Digital Approach for Consumer Perception Studies
Computer Vision and Machine Learning Analysis of Commercial Rice Grains: A Potential Digital Approach for Consumer Perception Studies Open
Rice quality assessment is essential for meeting high-quality standards and consumer demands. However, challenges remain in developing cost-effective and rapid techniques to assess commercial rice grain quality traits. This paper presents …
View article: Assessment of Volatile Aromatic Compounds in Smoke Tainted Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Using a Low-Cost E-Nose and Machine Learning Modelling
Assessment of Volatile Aromatic Compounds in Smoke Tainted Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Using a Low-Cost E-Nose and Machine Learning Modelling Open
Wine aroma is an important quality trait in wine, influenced by its volatile compounds. Many factors can affect the composition and levels (concentration) of volatile aromatic compounds, including the water status of grapevines, canopy man…
View article: Military identity and planning for the transition out of the military
Military identity and planning for the transition out of the military Open
Everyone who serves in the military (and survives the experience) will eventually become a Veteran, and most will face the challenge of finding a civilian job. This paper investigates how contemporary Veterans experience the transition per…
View article: Digital Smoke Taint Detection in Pinot Grigio Wines Using an E-Nose and Machine Learning Algorithms Following Treatment with Activated Carbon and a Cleaving Enzyme
Digital Smoke Taint Detection in Pinot Grigio Wines Using an E-Nose and Machine Learning Algorithms Following Treatment with Activated Carbon and a Cleaving Enzyme Open
The incidence and intensity of bushfires is increasing due to climate change, resulting in a greater risk of smoke taint development in wine. In this study, smoke-tainted and non-smoke-tainted wines were subjected to treatments using activ…
View article: Optimizing Sensor-Based Irrigation Management in a Soilless Vertical Farm for Growing Microgreens
Optimizing Sensor-Based Irrigation Management in a Soilless Vertical Farm for Growing Microgreens Open
With water resources constantly becoming scarcer, and 70% of freshwater used for the agriculture sector, there is a growing need for innovative methods to increase water use efficiency (WUE) of food production systems and provide nutrient-…
View article: Review of the Effects of Grapevine Smoke Exposure and Technologies to Assess Smoke Contamination and Taint in Grapes and Wine
Review of the Effects of Grapevine Smoke Exposure and Technologies to Assess Smoke Contamination and Taint in Grapes and Wine Open
Grapevine smoke exposure and the subsequent development of smoke taint in wine has resulted in significant financial losses for grape growers and winemakers throughout the world. Smoke taint is characterized by objectional smoky aromas suc…
View article: Detection of smoke-derived compounds from bushfires in Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes, must, and wine using Near-Infrared spectroscopy and machine learning algorithms
Detection of smoke-derived compounds from bushfires in Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes, must, and wine using Near-Infrared spectroscopy and machine learning algorithms Open
The number and intensity of wildfires are increasing worldwide, thereby raising the risk of smoke contamination of grapevine berries and the development of smoke taint in wine. This study aimed to develop five artificial neural network (AN…
View article: Classification of Smoke Contaminated Cabernet Sauvignon Berries and Leaves Based on Chemical Fingerprinting and Machine Learning Algorithms
Classification of Smoke Contaminated Cabernet Sauvignon Berries and Leaves Based on Chemical Fingerprinting and Machine Learning Algorithms Open
Wildfires are an increasing problem worldwide, with their number and intensity predicted to rise due to climate change. When fires occur close to vineyards, this can result in grapevine smoke contamination and, subsequently, the developmen…
View article: Evaluation of a tertiary sustainability experiential learning program
Evaluation of a tertiary sustainability experiential learning program Open
Purpose This paper aims to describe the development, promotion and evaluation of sustainability learning experience database (SLED), a university-curated database of sustainability experiences to augment formal student learning. Its purpos…
View article: Effects of rainfall event characteristics and vegetation regeneration on post-fire hillslope erosion
Effects of rainfall event characteristics and vegetation regeneration on post-fire hillslope erosion Open
This research examined the complex interactions of climate, rainfall, vegetation, terrain and soil factors, and consequent hillslope erosion processes under intermediate (nominally five to seven years) post-fire conditions, through a case …