Wood vinegar (WV) or pyroligneous acid and fermented bioextracts (FB) from plants or
animal residues, have been used in agriculture in an attempt to reduce the dependence on …

Aluminum (Al) toxicity in acidic soils is a major constraint for seed germination and crop
growth. Pyroligneous acid (PA) is rich in bioactive compounds that can enhance crop growth …

Seed germination and seedling growth are two essential early determinants of subsequent
crop yield and quality. A high germination percentage of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa …

Seed priming with synthetic chemicals may be harmful to the environment and human
health. Their replacement with bio-based compounds may overcome these concerns. In this …

Macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics are widely used to control invertebrate pests in livestock,
such as sheep. While anthelmintic effects on non‐target animals, such as dung‐dwelling …

Aquatic weeds such as muskgrass (Chara spp.), water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes),
water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillate), filamentous algae (Lyngbya …

The majority of the volume in a plant cell is water. Therefore, the growth and metabolism of
plants are highly dependent on the changes in plant water content. To optimize plant growth …

The seed dormancy of Senna obtusifolia was investigated through various methods, namely
pretreatments in concentrated sulfuric acid, 2% potassium nitrate (KNO3), 99% ethanol, 99 …

Gamma irradiation represents a method extensively used for the sterilization of natural
products, thus leading to the extension of the products' shelf life. However, a limited number …

Production of virgin coconut oil via natural fermentation has led to large amount of wastes
being generated, ie, coconut pulp and wastewater containing coconut crème. Objective of …