Response of Japanese Privet to Plastic Mulch Applied over Nonspaced Containers

Comparative study of regular insulin adhesion to the walls of glass and plastic serum containers

Introduction:Due to the role of insulin in the control of blood sugar and its widespread use,it is very important to fine-tune the amount of insulin that should reach the patient so that the patient is not exposed to the complications of non-regulation of blood sugar. Research has shown that the choice of solution and serum containers is effective in the patient's access to insulin.Our goal is ...

Free Radicals in Plastic Food Containers

Free radicals in polymers are produced during synthesis and interaction with catalysts, initiator of chemical reactions, fillers, stabilizers, and other substances which as chemically or physically active remain dissolved in condensed phase of final product. Also γ irradiation causes both immediate and time dependent changes which arise from the presence of long living free radicals. The free r...

How Long Can Roundup ® Residues Stay on Plastic Mulch ?

Compressed Sensing Techniques Applied to Ultrasonic Imaging of Cargo Containers

One of the key issues in the fight against the smuggling of goods has been the development of scanners for cargo inspection. X-ray-based radiographic system scanners are the most developed sensing modality. However, they are costly and use bulky sources that emit hazardous, ionizing radiation. Aiming to improve the probability of threat detection, an ultrasonic-based technique, capable of detec...

Runoff loss of pesticides and soil: a comparison between vegetative mulch and plastic mulch in vegetable production systems.

Current vegetable production systems use polyethylene (plastic) mulch and require multiple applications of agrochemicals. During rain events, runoff from vegetable production is enhanced because 50 to 75% of the field is covered with an impervious surface. This study was conducted to quantify off-site movement of soil and pesticides with runoff from tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) plots ...