Relative salinity tolerance of warm season turfgrass species. by Uddin, Md. Kamal, Juraimi, Abdul Shukor, Ismail, Mohd Razi, Othman, Radziah, Abdul Rahim, Anuar

“…Fresh water coupled with soil salinization in many areas has resulted in an increased need for screening of salt tolerant turf grasses. …”
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Histopathology of goldfish (Carassius auratus) exposed to chlorine toxicant by Tan, Chui Zhein, Mohd Daud, Hassan, Matori, Mohd Fuad

“…As we know chlorination as a method for water disinfection is practiced by most water municipal treatment in Malaysia (Abdullah et al., 2003) due to its efficiency and cost effectiveness. …”
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Properties of medium-density fibreboard (MDF) made from treated empty fruit bunch of oil palm by Md Allwi, Norul Izani, Md. Tahir, Paridah, Mohd Yusof, Mohd Nor, Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar

“…Fibres treated with the combination of NaOH and boiling water resulted in panels with reduced bending properties. …”
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Effects of physical treatments on the hydrophobicity of kenaf whole stem paper surface using stearic acid. by Abdullah, Hazwani Husna, Mohamed Asa'ari, Ainun Zuriyati, Mohd Zawawi, Nurul Izzati, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Zakaria, Sarani

“…In this study, experimental unbleached kenaf kraft paper samples were used as a substrate to produce water-resistant paper by employing a special coating. …”
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Interaction effect of nitrogen and potassium on growth and yield of carrot by Islam, M. R., Hossain, A. K. M. M., Hakim, M. A., Musa, Mohamed Hanafi, Juraimi, Abdul Shukor, Islam, M. J.

“…The experiment was carried out to study the effects of three mulching practices viz., no mulch, water hyacinth mulch and polythene mulch, three levels of nitrogen viz., 0, 150 and 200 and three levels of potassium viz., 0, 200 and 250 kg/ha on the growth and yield of carrot. …”
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Phase behaviour study of swiftlet nest using virgin coconut oil with non-ionic surfactants by Abd Gani, Siti Salwa, Adisah, Siti Zulaika

“…The results show that the T85/VCO:bird nest/water system gave better performance than the other four individual surfactant systems. …”

The relationship between landscape planting patterns and perceived safety in urban parks in Tabriz, Iran by Hami, Ahmad, Maulan, Suhardi, Mariapan, Manohar, Malekizadeh, Muhammad

“…The findings demonstrated that a scene without lawn and water is perceived to be less safe than a scene with lawn and features of water. …”
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Economic-ecological values of non-tidal swamp ecosystem: case study in Tapin district, Kalimantan, Indonesia by Hamdani, Imam Hanafi, Fitrianto, Anwar, Arsyad, Lutfhi Fatah, Setiawan, Budi

“…We found that the ecosystem has economic benefits in the form of functions of water supply for rice paddy (Oryza sativa), timber plants (Melaleca cajuputi), fisheries, Purun plants (Eleocharis dulcis), and functions as a source of domestic water. …”
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Identification of the hydrogeochemical processes in groundwater using classic integrated geochemical methods and geostatistical techniques, in Amol-Babol Plain, Iran by Narany, Tahoora Sheikhy, Ramli, Mohammad Firuz, Aris, Ahmad Zaharin, Sulaiman, Wan Nor Azmin, Juahir, Hafizan, Fakharian, Kazem

“…The hydrogeochemical characteristics of groundwater show a shift from low mineralized Ca-HCO3, Ca-Na-HCO3, and Ca-Cl water types to high mineralized Na-Cl water type. …”
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Mechanical and thermal properties of montmorillonite-reinforced polypropylene/rice husk hybrid nanocomposites by Majeed, Khaliq, Ahmed, Ashfaq, Abu Bakar, Muhammad Saifullah, Mahlia, Teuku Meurah Indra, Saba, Naheed, Hassan, Azman, Jawaid, Mohammad, Hussain, Murid, Iqbal, Javed, Ali, Zulfiqar

“…Overall, we conclude that MMT nanoclay is an effective water-resistant reinforcing nanoparticle that enhances the durability, mechanical properties, and thermal stability of composites.…”
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Hydraulic performance of a porous pipe irrigation lateral made from recycled tyres by Mohd Soom, Mohd Amin, Islam, Md Fakrul

“…Efforts must be made to conserve water resource in view of a greater competition from domestic, industrial and other sectors of the economy. …”
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The limnological conditions of a tropical nursery pond used for production of helostoma temmincki fry by Cheah, Sin Hock, Abd. Satar, Mustafa Kamal, Md. Yusoff, Fatimah

“…Zooplankton density was also low (44.8-460 organisms/l). The water was clear with light penetration reaching pond bottom. …”
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In vitro antimicrobial activity of musk lime, key lime and lemon extracts against food related pathogenic and spoilage bacteria by Velu, Selvi, Abu Bakar, Fatimah, Mahyudin, Nor Ainy, Saari, Nazamid, Zaman, Muhammad Zukhrufuz

“…Ethanol extracts of musk lime, key lime and lemon exhibited significant broadest inhibitory activity at 100% concentration level (pure extract) compared to water and juice extracts. 100% ethanol extracts of musk lime (39.7 mm), key lime (26.7 mm) and lemon (32.0 mm) exhibited the largest diameter of inhibition zone (DIZ) against Aeromonas veronii. 100% water extracts of musk lime (25.3 mm), key lime juice extract (23.3 mm) and water extracts of lemon (23.7 mm) was most effective against food spoilage bacteria, A. veronii. …”
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Optimization of multiplex PCR conditions for rapid detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 virulence genes by Ranjit Singh, Jeshveen Singh, Chai, Lay Ching, Pui, Chai Fung, Radu, Son

“…The main source of E. coli 0157:H7 is cattle, but recent studies showed high percentage of outbreaks contributed by contaminated water. The occurrence of E. coli O157:H7 in environmental water samples poses a potential threat to human health. …”
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Presence of residual oil in relation to solid particle distribution in palm oil mill effluent by Wan Sharifudin, Wan Siti Shazzelyn Aida, Sulaiman, Alawi, Mokhtar, Noriznan, Baharuddin, Azhari Samsu, Tabatabaei, Meisam, Busu, Zainuri, Subbian, Karuppuchamy

“…The production of palm oil requires a large amount of water, which subsequently turns into wastewater known as palm oil mill effluent (POME). …”
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Production of fucoxanthin-rich fraction (FxRF) from a diatom, Chaetoceros calcitrans (Paulsen) Takano 1968 by Foo, Su Chern, Md. Yusoff, Fatimah, Ismail, Maznah, Basri, Mahiran, Chan, Kim Wei, Khong, Nicholas Mun Hoe, Yau, Sook Kun

“…Fucoxanthin concentrates were prepared from crude methanolic extract (CME) with liquid–liquid partitioning of three types of solvent systems (i.e. diethyl ether–water, dichloromethane–water and ethyl acetate–water), followed by comparative antioxidant evaluation. …”
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Relationship between metabolites composition and biological activities of Phyllanthus niruri extracts prepared by different drying methods and solvents extraction by Mediani, Ahmed, Abas, Faridah, Khatib, Alfi, Tan, Chin Ping, Ismail, Intan Safinar, Shaari, Khozirah, Ismail, Amin, Lajis, N. H.

“…The study investigated the changes in the metabolite, antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of Phyllanthus niruri after three drying treatments: air, freeze and oven dryings. Water extracts and extracts obtained using different solvent ratios of ethanol and methanol (50, 70, 80 and 100%) were compared. …”
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Early signs of impaired renal function due to low grade subchronic lead intoxication in rats by Mohd Zairi, Nurul Huda, Hamzah, Hazilawati, Mohamed Mustapha, Noordin, Shaari, Mohd Rosly, Sithambaram, Shanmugavelu, Haron, Nursyuhada

“…This study focuses on the early signs of impaired renal function in rats subjected to low grade lead toxicity through drinking water over a period of 12 weeks. Feed and water consumption were monitored during the course of the experiment, and the body weight were measured weekly. …”
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Optimization of leavening agents in extruded gluten-free brewer's rice hard pretzel using response surface methodology by Paykary, Maryam, Karim, Roselina, Saari, Nazamid, Sulaiman, Rabiha, Shekarforoush, Elhamalsadat, Aghazadeh, Mona

“…Response surface methodology via the central composite design was used to optimize the effects of yeast and bicarbonate of soda on the hardness (cutting strength), fracturability (brittleness), surface color, lateral expansion, expansion ratio, specific length, density (bulk, particle, material), porosity (open, close, total), water absorption index, water solubility index, water holding capacity, oil absorption index and oil holding capacity of gluten-free hard pretzel. …”
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Fecundity of freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in selected rivers of Sarawak, Malaysia by A. Rahim, Khairul Adha, Firdaus @ Nicholas, Faznur Fateh, Mohd Long, Shabdin, Awg Suhaili, Awangku Shahrir Naqiuddin, Esa, Yuzine

“…However, the characteristics of water quality measured were found to be within the ideal range for freshwater prawn to survive and grow. …”
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