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View article: RETRACTED: Thani et al. Comparison of Health-Benefiting Phytoconstituents in the Seeds of Australian-Grown Nigella sativa Genotypes. Biol. Life Sci. Forum 2023, 26, 50
RETRACTED: Thani et al. Comparison of Health-Benefiting Phytoconstituents in the Seeds of Australian-Grown Nigella sativa Genotypes. Biol. Life Sci. Forum 2023, 26, 50 Open
View article: Correction: Amaral et al. Growing Degree Day Targets for Fruit Development of Australian Mango Cultivars. Horticulturae 2023, 9, 489
Correction: Amaral et al. Growing Degree Day Targets for Fruit Development of Australian Mango Cultivars. Horticulturae 2023, 9, 489 Open
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View article: Estimation of the water content of human teeth using near infrared spectroscopy
Estimation of the water content of human teeth using near infrared spectroscopy Open
Detection of tooth caries using imaging at one or two NIR wavelengths is entering clinical practice, with imaging based on an increase in O-H overtone and combination features associated with increased porosity and water content in decayed…
View article: Nematode Detection and Classification Using Machine Learning Techniques: A Review
Nematode Detection and Classification Using Machine Learning Techniques: A Review Open
Nematode identification and quantification are critical for understanding their impact on agricultural ecosystems. However, traditional methods rely on specialised expertise in nematology, making the process costly and time-consuming. Rece…
View article: Mango Quality Assessment Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging: A Systematic Review
Mango Quality Assessment Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging: A Systematic Review Open
Mango is considered a high-value tropical fruit, and its commercial and consumer acceptance depends on internal and external quality attributes such as Total Soluble Solids (TSS), Dry Matter Content (DMC), firmness, ripeness, and surface d…
View article: Oropouche virus disrupts neurodevelopment and is vertically transmitted
Oropouche virus disrupts neurodevelopment and is vertically transmitted Open
View article: Non-Destructive Detection of Current Internal Disorders and Prediction of Future Appearance in Mango Fruit Using Portable Vis-NIR Spectroscopy
Non-Destructive Detection of Current Internal Disorders and Prediction of Future Appearance in Mango Fruit Using Portable Vis-NIR Spectroscopy Open
A method based on Vis-NIR spectroscopy and machine learning-based modeling for non-destructive detection of the internal disorders of black flesh, spongy tissue, jelly seed, and soft nose in mango fruit was developed using the vis-NIR spec…
View article: Continuous Injection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Drip Irrigation—Application to Field Crops
Continuous Injection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Drip Irrigation—Application to Field Crops Open
Drip irrigation offers greater water use efficiency than conventional furrow irrigation practises, though routine maintenance is required for optimal performance. The continuous use of low concentrations (10 ppm) of H2O2 stabilized with hy…
View article: Profiling Key Phytoconstituents in Screw-Pressed Nigella Solid Residue and Their Distribution in Products and Byproducts During Oil Processing
Profiling Key Phytoconstituents in Screw-Pressed Nigella Solid Residue and Their Distribution in Products and Byproducts During Oil Processing Open
Nigella sativa L. (generally known as black cumin) is a medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic and nutritional benefits. Its seed oil is used extensively in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking. However, extracting o…
View article: Near infrared spectroscopy for the characterisation of bovine teeth in terms of sex, diet, tooth type and place of origin
Near infrared spectroscopy for the characterisation of bovine teeth in terms of sex, diet, tooth type and place of origin Open
Near infrared spectroscopy was used in discrimination of intact bovine teeth in terms of animal sex, diet, tooth type and place of origin. Discriminant Analysis (DA) models were developed and tested using a stratified random 70:30 data spl…
View article: Characterization of Key Phytoconstituents in Nigella Oil from Diverse Sources and Their Transfer Efficiency During Oil Processing
Characterization of Key Phytoconstituents in Nigella Oil from Diverse Sources and Their Transfer Efficiency During Oil Processing Open
Nigella sativa L., which is commonly referred to as black cumin, is a globally recognized plant for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical values of its seed oil. While numerous studies have investigated Nigella oil, there is a scarcity of i…
View article: Correction: Mani et al. Bioassay Guided Fractionation Protocol for Determining Novel Active Compounds in Selected Australian Flora. Plants 2022, 11, 2886
Correction: Mani et al. Bioassay Guided Fractionation Protocol for Determining Novel Active Compounds in Selected Australian Flora. Plants 2022, 11, 2886 Open
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View article: Optimizing Nigella Oil Extraction Temperature for Sustainable Production
Optimizing Nigella Oil Extraction Temperature for Sustainable Production Open
Understanding the extraction process of Nigella oil is crucial due to its significant impact on yield, quality, and therapeutic effectiveness. This study explored the effects of various screw press temperatures (40 °C, 50 °C, 60 °C, 70 °C,…
View article: Developing Machine Vision in Tree-Fruit Applications—Fruit Count, Fruit Size and Branch Avoidance in Automated Harvesting
Developing Machine Vision in Tree-Fruit Applications—Fruit Count, Fruit Size and Branch Avoidance in Automated Harvesting Open
Recent developments in affordable depth imaging hardware and the use of 2D Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) in object detection and segmentation have accelerated the adoption of machine vision in a range of applications, with mainstream…
View article: Screening New Mungbean Varieties for Terminal Drought Tolerance
Screening New Mungbean Varieties for Terminal Drought Tolerance Open
Rainfed mungbean crops in Queensland Australia frequently experience terminal drought (drought stress in the final stages of reproductive development), highlighting the importance of drought-tolerant varieties for sustainable mungbean prod…
View article: An In-Depth Examination into How Genotype, Planting Density, and Time of Sowing Affect Key Phytochemical Constituents in Nigella sativa Seed
An In-Depth Examination into How Genotype, Planting Density, and Time of Sowing Affect Key Phytochemical Constituents in Nigella sativa Seed Open
Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, is esteemed for its rich reservoir of health-benefitting phytoconstituents nestled within its seeds. The composition of its seeds can be influenced by factors such as genotype diversity and agricu…
View article: Performance Evaluation of Three Peanut Cultivars Grown under Elevated CO2 Concentrations
Performance Evaluation of Three Peanut Cultivars Grown under Elevated CO2 Concentrations Open
This study explored the performance and physiological responses of three commercially used peanut cultivars in Australian farming systems under ambient and elevated CO2 conditions, aiming to identify the most suitable genotype for dual-pur…
View article: Design of a Low-Cost Open-Top Chamber Facility for the Investigation of the Effects of Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels on Plant Growth
Design of a Low-Cost Open-Top Chamber Facility for the Investigation of the Effects of Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels on Plant Growth Open
Open-top chambers (OTCs) consist of semi-open enclosures used to investigate the impact of elevated carbon dioxide [CO2] on crops and larger plant communities. OTCs have lower operational costs than alternatives such as controlled environm…
View article: Microplastics in water: Occurrence, fate and removal
Microplastics in water: Occurrence, fate and removal Open
A global study on tap water samples has found that up to 83% of these contained microplastic fibres. These findings raise concerns about their potential health risks. Ingested microplastic particles have already been associated with harmfu…
View article: Management Information Systems for Tree Fruit–2: Design of a Mango Harvest Forecast Engine
Management Information Systems for Tree Fruit–2: Design of a Mango Harvest Forecast Engine Open
Spatially enabled yield forecasting is a key component of farm Management Information Systems (MISs) for broadacre grain production, enabling management decisions such as variable rate fertilization. However, such a capability has been lac…
View article: Bioassay-Guided Fractionation of Pittosporum angustifolium and Terminalia ferdinandiana with Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy Exploratory Study
Bioassay-Guided Fractionation of Pittosporum angustifolium and Terminalia ferdinandiana with Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy Exploratory Study Open
Bioprospecting native Australian plants offers the potential discovery of latent and novel bioactive compounds. The promising cytotoxic and antibacterial activity of methanolic extracts of Pittosporum angustifolium and Terminalia ferdinand…
View article: In Situ Sucrose Injection for Alteration of Carbohydrate Reserve Dynamics in Grapevine
In Situ Sucrose Injection for Alteration of Carbohydrate Reserve Dynamics in Grapevine Open
Inconsistent yield of subtropical table grape across seasons is often associated with low carbohydrate reserves during flowering. In an attempt to increase TNC and thus yield, sucrose was injected into treated trunks during periods of high…
View article: Management Information Systems for Tree Fruit—1: A Review
Management Information Systems for Tree Fruit—1: A Review Open
A farm management information system (MIS) entails record keeping based on a database management system, typically using a client-server architecture, i.e., an information system, IS, coupled with a variety of tools/methods/models for the …
View article: Bioassay Guided Fractionation of <em>Pittosporum angustifolium </em>and <em>Terminalia ferdinandiana</em>: A Lc-Ms/Ms and Gc-Ms Exploratory Study
Bioassay Guided Fractionation of <em>Pittosporum angustifolium </em>and <em>Terminalia ferdinandiana</em>: A Lc-Ms/Ms and Gc-Ms Exploratory Study Open
Bioprospecting native Australian plants offers potential discovery of latent and novel bioactive compounds. Promising cytotoxic and antibacterial activity of methanolic extracts of Pittosporum angustifolium and Terminalia ferdinandiana led…
View article: Comparison of major carbon offset standards for soil carbon projects in Australian grazing lands
Comparison of major carbon offset standards for soil carbon projects in Australian grazing lands Open
Despite the potential role of soil carbon offset schemes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there are concerns that the rules for assessment, monitoring, and operation are barriers to engagement. This may explain why there is low particip…
View article: Potential Implications of Elevated CO2 on Physiochemical Parameters in Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Genotypes
Potential Implications of Elevated CO2 on Physiochemical Parameters in Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Genotypes Open
Three peanut genotypes were cultivated under ambient and elevated CO2 conditions. Elevated CO2 treatment was associated with higher total phenolic content (TPC) values in the shoots and roots of all genotypes. Seeds showed lower levels of …
View article: RETRACTED: Comparison of Health-Benefiting Phytoconstituents in the Seeds of Australian-Grown Nigella sativa Genotypes
RETRACTED: Comparison of Health-Benefiting Phytoconstituents in the Seeds of Australian-Grown Nigella sativa Genotypes Open
Nigella sativa, an annual herbaceous flowering plant of the Ranunculaceae family, is considered an important medicinal plant due to the presence of several bioactive compounds in its seeds, including both volatile and non-volatile compound…
View article: Web Mapping for Farm Management Information Systems: A Review and Australian Orchard Case Study
Web Mapping for Farm Management Information Systems: A Review and Australian Orchard Case Study Open
A web mapping XYZ Tile Layer Service, such as Google Earth (GE), provides an amazing resource for the visualization of spatial data against aerial and satellite imagery with global coverage, typically at a resolution finer than 5 m. Howeve…
View article: Detection and counting of root-knot nematodes using YOLO models with mosaic augmentation
Detection and counting of root-knot nematodes using YOLO models with mosaic augmentation Open
Root-knot nematodes (RKN) are microscopic plant parasites that cause significant economic damage to crops and vegetables. Accurate assessment of RKN populations is required for effective management of this disease. Several “You Only Look O…
View article: Assessment of bioactive compounds in faba bean using infrared spectroscopy
Assessment of bioactive compounds in faba bean using infrared spectroscopy Open
Faba bean ( Vicia faba ) is growing in popularity in Australia, partly due to its higher levels of health‐benefiting compounds compared to other grain crops. This study investigated infrared spectroscopy for predicting levels of bioactive …