Feasibility of microalgal lipid production (for biodiesel) utilising human urine by Tan, Jia Ying

“…However, microalgae’s nitrogen and phosphorus demand will increase the fertiliser prices and in turn the food prices. Human urine has been identified in this study to provide the main nutrients required for microalgae cultivation. …”
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Measurement of compaction of tractor tyres under oil palm plantation soils in Felcra Berhad Kawasan Sri Mendapat / Muhammad Nur Akmal Roslan by Roslan, Muhammad Nur Akmal

“…The compaction increases soil strength as well as decreasing the soil physical fertility through shrinking of the storage and supply of water and nutrients leading to more fertiliser input required thus increasing the production cost. …”
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Investigating the basis of competitive nodulation and bacteroid development in Rhizobium leguminosarum by Ford, BL

“…Inoculation of leguminous crops with highly effective rhizobia can significantly increase crop yields and reduce inorganic fertiliser usage. However, potential yield benefits are reduced or lost if inoculant strains are unable to compete with indigenous rhizobia. …”

Green ammonia as a vector for intercontinental energy transport by Salmon, N

“…For energy systems, it can play a myriad of roles: it is a zero-carbon fertiliser, shipping fuel, hydrogen vector, and dispatchable, portable energy source. …”

An assessment of the fate, behaviour and environmental risk associated with sunscreen TiO₂ nanoparticles in UK field scenarios. by Johnson, A, Bowes, M, Crossley, A, Jarvie, H, Jurkschat, K, Jürgens, MD, Lawlor, A, Park, B, Rowland, P, Spurgeon, D, Svendsen, C, Thompson, I, Barnes, R, Williams, R, Xu, N

“…Thus, using sludge as a fertiliser would result in a predicted deposition of up to 250 mg/m² of Ti to soil surfaces using a recommended maximal agricultural application rate. …”

Sperm competition and ejaculate economics. by Parker, G, Pizzari, T

“…Sperm competition was identified in 1970 as a pervasive selective force in post-copulatory sexual selection that occurs when the ejaculates of different males compete to fertilise a given set of ova. Since then, sperm competition has been much studied both empirically and theoretically. …”

Effects of organic substrates on growth and yield of ginger cultivated using soilless culture by Yaseer Suhaimi Mohd, Mohamad Abd Manas, Norrizah Jaafar Sidik, Rohaya Ahmad, Adzmi Yaacob

“…The study was conducted under the side-netted rain shelter equipped with an irrigation system to supply fertiliser solution at a regulated time schedule. Five combinations of growth substrates were evaluated: 100% coir dust; 100% burnt paddy husks; 70% coir dust + 30% burnt paddy husks; 30% coir dust + 70% burnt paddy husks; and 50% coir dust + 50% burnt paddy husks. …”
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Seasonal and spatial variability of selected surface water quality parameters in Setiu Wetland, Terengganu, Malaysia by S. Suratman, A.N.A.R. Hussein, N. Mohd Tahir, M.T. Latif, R. Mostapa, K. Weston

“…This was expected to be as a result of the use of fertilisers, waste from fish farm food and the waste products of aquaculture. …”
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Strengthening fishing community and capacity building through seaweed mini estate system in Sabah, Malaysia by Rosazman Hussin, Aisah Hossin, Velan Kunjuraman

“…The findings revealed that the introduction of seaweed cultivation using the Estate Mini System and Cluster System under the initiative of the Department of Fisheries Sabah has exposed the community to the application of new technologies such as the varieties of seeds, seeds and nursery management, fertilising and tying of seeds, the activity of solar drying, and the casino table technique in the process of seaweed cultivation. …”
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The factors influencing agropreneurs’ intention using TPB: a study of fertigation programme in Selangor, Malaysia by Wan Azman, Wan Attieyyah Rahman, Mohammad Afandi, Syamsul Herman, Kamarulzaman, Nitty Hirawaty, Wana Ismail, Normaz

“…Malaysia has been continuously practicing the fertigation system, which is applying fertiliser solutions with irrigation water, typically through a micro-sprinkler or a drip system. …”

Management of Inorganic Input and Empty Fruit Bunches Towards Efficient Nutrient Use by Young Oil Palm by Wirkom, Evelyn Laika

“…Against this background, four experiments were set up; one in the laboratory and three in the field, in an attempt to determine the decomposition pattern of EFB, identify the quality factor(s) controlling EFB decomposition, determine the effect of EFB application on the leaching of N and uptake of N and K fertilisers. Results from the laboratory experiment indicate that, EFB decomposed in 3 distinct phases: viz. an initial immobilisation phase, a later immobilisation phase of reduced intensity and a final re-mineralisation phase. …”
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Development of an Expert System for Predicting the Effects of Economic Activities on Groundwater Quality by Mongkon, Ta-Oun

“…The next three main parts have been incorporated into an expert system to predict future situation of groundwater [Pollution Vulnerability, Nitrogen Fertiliser Impact and Project Activities Impact], and to propose possible mitigation measures as well as to approach groundwater quality-monitoring plan. …”
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Evaluating the Cu and Zn status of various rice soils of Peninsular Malaysia by Babar, Saima Kalsoom, Yusop, Mohd Khanif, Abd. Wahid, Samsuri

“…Findings of the research indicate that micronutrient deficiency occurs in the main rice regions of Malaysia, and this can be corrected by applying micronutrient fertiliser.…”
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Evaluation of optimal wavelet de-noising parameters to predict nutrient content in oil palm leaves using spectroradiometer by Jayaselan, Helena Anusia James, Wan Ismail, Wan Ishak, Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid, Mat Nawi, Nazmi

“…In order to reduce excessive fertiliser application, a non-destructive method of spectral data acquisition using spectroradiometer with wavelet analysis was explored to determine the level of nutrients in the oil palm leaves. …”
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Internet Of Things On Web Development And Cloud Computing For Space Farming by Chai, Rong Xing

“…Acidic solution, alkaline solution, fertiliser solution and freshwater are prepared to regulate the condition of the cherry tomato plant autonomously. …”
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Effect of physical and institutional infrastructures on efficiency of rice farmers by Tanko, Yusuf, Islam, Rabiul, Cheah, Yong Kang, Zainal Abidin, Irwan Shah

“…Further, 81.1% are married, 30% obtained tertiary education, while 51.2% have low-level education (primary and secondary education). 83.3% have more than six years of experience in rice farming, 76.7% have access to fertiliser, 48.9% have access to improved seed, and 37.8 have access to extension visit. …”
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Influence of rhizobacteria on nitrogen fixation, nitrogen remobilisation and plant growth promotion in maize (Zea mays L.) by Kuan, Khing Boon

“…Following that, a substantial amount of unused applied fertiliser-N would be leached and/or volatilised to the atmosphere and raise environmental concerns. …”
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Optimisation of Small-Scale Aquaponics Systems Using Artificial Intelligence and the IoT: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities by Abdul Aziz Channa, Kamran Munir, Mark Hansen, Muhammad Fahim Tariq

“…It uses fish waste to fertilise plants and can save up to 90–95% water. Aquaponics is an innovative system for growing food and is expected to be very promising, but it has its challenges. …”
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Soil physical health under different farming systems of rice fields and its effect on rice (Oryza sativa L.) productivity by Ganjar Herdiansyah, Mujiyo Mujiyo, Aktavia Herawati, Hanindyo Bramastomo

“…Efforts can be made to improve soil physical health status by applying organic fertilisers and biochar to paddy fields. Having established the relationship between soil physical health values and rice yield productivity, it is anticipated that farmers and stakeholders will be able to increase crop productivity through improving soil physical condition…”
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Comparative Analysis of Pasture Soil Fertility in Semiarid Agro-Silvo-Pastoral Systems by Francisco J. Moral, João M. Serrano, Francisco J. Rebollo, Ricardo F. M. Teixeira, Tiago Domingos

“…The proposed method is a rational way to improve the efficiency of the use of fertilisers by adjusting them to the soil pasture fertility.…”
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