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52. Colorimetric paper-based detection of Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes from large volumes of agricultural water.

Author

Bisha B, Adkins JA, Jokerst JC, Chandler JC, Pérez-Méndez A, Coleman SM, Sbodio AO, Suslow TV, Danyluk MD, Henry CS, and Goodridge LD

Subjects
Agricultural Irrigation, Paper, Agriculture methods, Colorimetry methods, Escherichia coli isolation & purification, Listeria monocytogenes isolation & purification, Salmonella isolation & purification, Water Microbiology
Abstract

This protocol describes rapid colorimetric detection of Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes from large volumes (10 L) of agricultural waters. Here, water is filtered through sterile Modified Moore Swabs (MMS), which consist of a simple gauze filter enclosed in a plastic cartridge, to concentrate bacteria. Following filtration, non-selective or selective enrichments for the target bacteria are performed in the MMS. For colorimetric detection of the target bacteria, the enrichments are then assayed using paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) embedded with bacteria-indicative substrates. Each substrate reacts with target-indicative bacterial enzymes, generating colored products that can be detected visually (qualitative detection) on the µPAD. Alternatively, digital images of the reacted µPADs can be generated with common scanning or photographic devices and analyzed using ImageJ software, allowing for more objective and standardized interpretation of results. Although the biochemical screening procedures are designed to identify the aforementioned bacterial pathogens, in some cases enzymes produced by background microbiota or the degradation of the colorimetric substrates may produce a false positive. Therefore, confirmation using a more discriminatory diagnostic is needed. Nonetheless, this bacterial concentration and detection platform is inexpensive, sensitive (0.1 CFU/ml detection limit), easy to perform, and rapid (concentration, enrichment, and detection are performed within approximately 24 hr), justifying its use as an initial screening method for the microbiological quality of agricultural water.

Published
2014
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53. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE SHETSKY DISTRICT invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 75

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE SHETSKY DISTRICT, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 75. Tender Notice No: 69472738-ZCP1 Deadline: April [...]

Published
2024

55. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF THE BAYTEREK DISTRICT invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 60

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF THE BAYTEREK DISTRICT, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 60. Tender Notice No: 69198308-ZCP1 [...]

Published
2024

56. LLP KAZAKH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND FOOD PRODUCTION invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 300

Subjects
Agriculture, Animal culture, Electronic office machines, Research institutes, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

LLP KAZAKH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND FOOD PRODUCTION, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 300. Tender Notice No: 66820879-ZCP1 Deadline: [...]

Published
2024

57. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE CITY OF TEMIRTAU invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 147

Subjects
Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE CITY OF TEMIRTAU, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 147. Tender Notice No: [...]

Published
2024

58. RSU COMMITTEE FOR LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: 250

Subjects
Agriculture, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

RSU COMMITTEE FOR LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Paper for Office Equipment, Qty: [...]

Published
2024

59. RSU COMMITTEE FOR LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Purchase Paper a 4, Quantity: 1190

Subjects
Agriculture, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

RSU COMMITTEE FOR LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Purchase Paper a 4, Quantity: [...]

Published
2024

60. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE CITY OF ZHEZKAZGAN invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Office Paper a 4, Quantity: 50

Subjects
Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE CITY OF ZHEZKAZGAN, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Office Paper a 4, Quantity: 50. Tender Notice No: [...]

Published
2024

63. New Opportunities for U.S. Universities in Development Assistance: Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environment. Background Paper.

Author

Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment.

Abstract

This report focuses on university/U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) interactions in activities directly related to agriculture, natural resources, and the environment in developing nations. It is noted that U.S. university participation in AID development assistance ventures has declined since passage of the Title XII program of the Foreign Assistance Act in 1975. New opportunities for U.S. university involvement in foreign development assistance, however, are arising from new initiatives in AID, and in other development assistance organizations. In addition, AID is focusing on its affiliations with development assistance organizations, including U.S. universities, to encourage multi-institutional collaborative relationships. The report covers the following topics: how AID has utilized university resources; recent trends in AID/university collaboration; trends in AID policies, programs, and funding; perceived conflicts in the AID/university relationship, both historical and recurrent; and opportunities for U.S. university participation in development assistance. Also discussed are new directions for university participation in development assistance. Appendices include a list of programs supporting research and technology generation, AID Regional Bureau strategies, and AID actions in developing countries. Contains 120 references. (GLR)

Published
1991

64. Testing the agriculture-induced Environmental Kuznets Curve with moderation effect of human capital and renewable energy: insights from BRICS economies.

Author

Ritu RK and Kaur A

Subjects
Humans, Climate Change, Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture, Renewable Energy
Abstract

The surge in economic growth and increased agricultural output can augment societal well-being whilst proliferating environmental stressors. So, the study tests the validity of the "agriculture-induced Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis" (AEKC) by assessing the varied environmental proxies that have yet to be accounted for earlier in the case of BRICS economies. Furthermore, most studies have utilised "first-generation econometric approaches" as the "cross-sectional dependency" has not been deemed in estimation. On account of this, the research employed "second-generation CIPS and CADF unit root test", "Westerlund cointegration test", "fully modified ordinary least square" (FMOLS) and "dynamic ordinary least square" (DOLS) to test the validity of AEKC in "BRICS countries" for 30 years. A positive association between agriculture and "ecological footprint" has been found which evidences the presence of an "inverted U-shaped AEKC" in BRICS nations. Another finding shows that the favourable impact of agriculture towards climate change can be moderated by illustrating the interaction effect of "human capital" and "renewable energy" with "agriculture". Lastly, the investigation brings forth the policy repercussions and acumens for the BRICS governments and policymakers in halting climate change by using renewable energy in agriculture and building human capital., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)

Published
2024
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65. Quantitative and qualitative management of water resources with the use of treated wastewater in agriculture.

Author

Abbasmiri SS, Mortazavi SA, Alamdarlo HN, and Vakilpoor MH

Subjects
Water Resources, Waste Disposal, Fluid methods, Iran, Water Purification methods, Agricultural Irrigation methods, Fertilizers, Agriculture methods, Wastewater chemistry
Abstract

The principled utilization of treated wastewater can reduce the pollution load on the environment. Because on the one hand, treated wastewater can be a suitable fertilizer substitute, and on the other hand, using treated wastewater in irrigation prevents the discharge of polluted surface water into water sources. In the south of Tehran province, polluted surface water is used for irrigation in the agricultural sector, and this has led to environmental problems. To solve this problem, it has been decided to implement a plan to build surface water treatment plants and an irrigation and drainage network to transfer treated wastewater to farms. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the economic and environmental effects of this project in the region. A hydro-economic model has been used to achieve this goal. According to the results, in the case of the application of environmental constraints in the optimization model, the cultivation area and the farmers' profit will be reduced by about 5% and 36%, respectively, compared with the noncompliance of environmental constraints. However, this decline in profit can be compensated by adopting solutions such as improving the irrigation system, the application of treated wastewater, or using the fertilizer potential of water sources in the agricultural sector. PRACTITIONER POINTS: In the optimal economic-environmental situation, farmers' profit is reduced compared with the optimal economic situation. In the case of implementing the treated wastewater application, the farmers' profit will increase despite environmental constraints. In the optimal economic-environmental situation, fewer lands are cultivated with diverse crops than in optimal economic conditions., (© 2024 Water Environment Federation.)

Published
2024
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66. Sodium Carbonate Pulping of Wheat Straw—An Alternative Fiber Source for Various Paper Applications

Author

Friedrich Steffen, Tamas Kordsachia, Tobias Heizmann, Maximilian Paul Eckardt, Yue Chen, and Bodo Saake

Subjects
non-wood, alternative fiber sources, wheat straw, pulping, bleaching, papermaking, Agriculture
Abstract

European paper mills are currently facing the question of whether recovered paper, their main raw material, will be available in sufficient quantities and an acceptable quality in the future. An alternative to recovered paper or wood fiber is the use of agricultural residues such as wheat straw. Sodium carbonate-based straw pulping processes have the advantage of not requiring recausticizing for chemical recovery, which reduces investment and operating costs. With the addition of oxygen, delignification can be significantly improved to provide pulps suitable for bleaching. This study compares the pulping of wheat straw using sodium carbonate, sodium carbonate + oxygen, and sodium carbonate + sodium hydroxide + oxygen. Pulping parameters such as temperature, retention time, and chemical charge were varied, and their influence on pulp properties was studied. The use of sodium carbonate alone produced pulps with high yields of up to 72% and comparably high burst and compressive strength. The addition of oxygen and small amounts of sodium hydroxide produced pulps with a high initial brightness of 42 %ISO and a low kappa number (18), still at high pulp yields of 62%. These pulps were two-stage bleached to achieve brightness levels of up to 73 %ISO.

Published
2024
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67. EU Contract Notice: CHAMBRES D'AGRICULTURE FRANCE Issues contract notice|solicitation for 'Management of subscriptions to various paper and digital journals on behalf of the French Chambers of Agriculture'

Subjects
Electronic periodicals, Agriculture, Financial management, Company business management, Contract agreement, Business, international
Abstract

Luxembourg: CHAMBRES D'AGRICULTURE FRANCE has issued contract notice/solicitation for 'Management of subscriptions to various paper and digital journals on behalf of the French Chambers of Agriculture' Reference no: 413961-2024 Posted [...]

Published
2024

68. EOSDA Airs White Paper on Remote Sensing in the Agriculture 2023

Subjects
Target marketing, Remote sensing, Agriculture, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Mountain View: EOS Data Analytics, a provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, is proud to announce the release of its latest white paper, Remote Sensing Analytics in Agriculture 2023. This [...]

Published
2024

69. The Effect of Active Paper Packaging Enriched with Oleoresin from Solid Waste of Pressed Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb. Placement Methods on Quality of Refrigerated Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa)

Author

Rohula Utami, Kawiji Kawiji, Windi Atmaka, Lulus Nurmaya, Lia Umi Khasanah, and Godras Jati Manuhara

Subjects
active paper packaging, curcuma xanthorrhiza roxb., food quality, refrigerated storage, strawberry, Agriculture
Abstract

Strawberry is a popular and nutritious fruit. However, its improper post-harvest handling leads to quality degradation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of active paper packaging placements methods on strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) quality during refrigerated storage. Strawberry quality was determined based on the physical (weight loss, hardness, color), chemical (pH, total titratable acid, total soluble solids and vitamin C content) and microbiological (total plate count) properties. The results of this study indicated that different placement methods of active paper packaging had no significant effect on the physical and chemical qualities; but it did affect the microbiological quality of the strawberries. At the end of the experiment (12 days), the microbial content of C (the bottom and walls), D (covering all surfaces) and E (cut into pieces) samples were significantly lower than the A (without active paper packaging) and B (the bottom) samples. The Total Plate Count (TPC) values of the control and B samples were higher than the maximum acceptable limit of 6 log10 colony-forming units (CFU) g-1, while the other samples remained below the limit. These results indicated that a larger surface area of active paper that had contact with the strawberries provided better protection against microbes. Due to their microbial properties, C, D and E treatments maintained the strawberry quality for up to 12 days, compared with 9 days for control and B treatments. Active paper packaging containing oleoresin from solid waste of pressed Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb. can be applied to extend the shelf life of strawberries during refrigerated storage.

Published
2021
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71. Listing of new Commercial Paper of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

Subjects
BSE Ltd., Banks (Finance), Rural development, Private placements (Securities), Agriculture, Stock-exchange, Securities industry, Securities industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Mumbai: BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has issued the following notice: Trading Members of the Exchange are hereby informed that the under mentioned new securities issued by National Bank for Agriculture [...]

Published
2024

73. Mapping subsurface tile lines on a research farm using aerial photography, paper maps, and expert knowledge

Author

Shams R. Rahmani and Darrell G. Schulze

Subjects
Agriculture, Environmental sciences, GE1-350
Abstract

Abstract Accurate maps of subsurface tile drainage lines are needed for agronomic and environmental research studies and the maintenance of current tile drainage systems. In this study, tile lines at the Purdue University Agronomy Center for Research and Education near West Lafayette, Indiana were located using a combination of visual aerial photo interpretation, expert knowledge, and paper construction drawings. The mapping accuracy was assessed at 27 locations where tile lines were located physically using a tile probe. Tile lines were correctly predicted 89% of the time with an average spatial accuracy of ±1.23 m of the true tile locations. This approach was better than a previous tile line location map prepared using an automated remote sensing method, which had an average spatial accuracy of ±2.12 m.

Published
2023
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75. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF KATO-KARAGAY DISTRICT invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF KATO-KARAGAY DISTRICT, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment. Tender Notice No: 12447646-1 Deadline: May 31, 2024 Copyright © 2011-2022 pivotalsources.com. All [...]

Published
2024

77. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE ZHELEZINSKY DISTRICT invites tenders for Office Paper (210*297 Mm), White, for Office Equipment 500 Sheets Per Pack, Density 80 G/Sq.M, at Least 5 Packs Per Box

Subjects
Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE ZHELEZINSKY DISTRICT, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Office Paper (210*297 Mm), White, for Office Equipment 500 Sheets Per Pack, Density 80 [...]

Published
2024

84. MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES | GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURAL SERVICES invites tenders for Price Order of up To: 200 Packages X 2 Rolls Paper Gramm

Subjects
Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock industry, Fish industry, Livestock, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES | GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURAL SERVICES, Uruguay has invited tenders for Price Order of up To: 200 Packages X 2 Rolls Paper Gramm. Tender [...]

Published
2024

85. SEED LAB invites tenders for Department of Agriculture - Seed Lab - Germination Paper

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Germination, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

SEED LAB, United States has invited tenders for Department of Agriculture - Seed Lab - Germination Paper. Tender Notice No: SRC0000021833 Deadline: April 29, 2024 Copyright © 2011-2022 pivotalsources.com. All [...]

Published
2024

91. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF BOKEYORDI DISTRICT invites tenders for Purchase of Stationery Supplies (White Paper Fa-4 for Office)

Subjects
Office equipment and supplies, Agriculture, Stationery, Entrepreneurship, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF BOKEYORDI DISTRICT, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Purchase of Stationery Supplies (White Paper Fa-4 for Office). Tender Notice No: 12144683-1 Deadline: April [...]

Published
2024

93. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE AKIMAT OF THE CITY OF ARKALYK invites tenders for Purchasing Paper for Office Equipment

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture, Purchasing, Agriculture, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE AKIMAT OF THE CITY OF ARKALYK, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Purchasing Paper for Office Equipment. Tender Notice No: 12148868-1 Deadline: April 19, [...]

Published
2024

94. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE ULAN DISTRICT invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, A-4 Size, 500 Pieces Per Pack

Subjects
Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF THE ULAN DISTRICT, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, A-4 Size, 500 Pieces Per Pack. Tender Notice No: 12150763-1 [...]

Published
2024

95. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND RELATIONS OF AKTOBE REGION invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Size a 4, Density 80 G/M2

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND RELATIONS OF AKTOBE REGION, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment, Size a 4, Density 80 G/M2. Tender Notice No: 12105323-1 [...]

Published
2024

99. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF KURMANGAZINSKY DISTRICT OF ATYRAU REGION invites tenders for Purchase of Papers a 4 for Office Equipment

Subjects
Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE OF KURMANGAZINSKY DISTRICT OF ATYRAU REGION, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Purchase of Papers a 4 for Office Equipment. Tender Notice No: 12048909-1 [...]

Published
2024

100. STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF ALMATY REGION invites tenders for Paper for Office Equipment Format a 4, 210 X 297 Mm, Grade C, 500 Sheets, Density 80 G/M2, Thickness 104 Ym

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Electronic office machines, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

STATE INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF ALMATY REGION, Kazakhstan has invited tenders for Paper for Office Equipment Format a 4, 210 X 297 Mm, Grade C, 500 Sheets, Density 80 [...]

Published
2024