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FeBio: R&D of novel 75 kWel AD plant for difficult agricultural residues: horse manure, straw and green waste

(Corresponding) Porzig M., Wern B., Pertagnol J.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

Substrates for biogas production will be provided mainly by residues in future. Without a complex and expensive pre-treatment, solid residues with dry matter (DM) content higher than 30%, e.g. horse manure, husk, grass or straw can only be used in small quantities in a wet anaerobic digestion (AD)...Read more

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biogas, straw, husk, grass, 75 kW, CHP, dry AD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00083

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cest2021_00083

A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE USE OF URINE BASED FERTILIZERS: A COMPERATIVE SURVEY WITH FARMERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

OZKAN E., (Corresponding) AKDAG Y., BELER-BAYKAL B.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

Source separated human urine, a highly concentrated solution of nutrients, may be recycled directly or indirectly for further use as fertilizer. While environmental engineers (EnvE) recommend and set the fundamentals of this practice for valorizing a wastewater stream, farmers are the immediate...Read more

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source separated human urine, fertilizer, nutrient recovery/recycling, acceptance of farmers and environmental engineers as occupational groups, Ecological Sanitation (ECOSAN)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00462

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cest2021_00462

Planar Mixing Tool for Enhanced Performance of Covered Anaerobic Pond Systems

(Corresponding) Brück F., Velten H., Pingsmann M., Meyer D., Weigand H., Linnenberg C., Theilen U.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

Pond systems are the simplest and most widespread technology for the treatment of high-strength wastewater containing biodegradable suspended solids. When covered, they offer significant advantages such as odour control, intensification of the decomposition process, and the potential to capture...Read more

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Biogas, mixing, wastewater, anaerobic digestion

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00502

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cest2021_00502

Research on vegetable farming in vertical hydroponic system

(Corresponding) Ciuta F., Tudor A., Lagunovschi V.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants in a multi-layer system. This often includes agriculture in a controlled environment, whose purpose is the optimisation of plant growing, together with soil-free agricultural techniques, such as hydroponics, acquaponics and aeroponics. Some of the...Read more

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microgreens, vertical farming, hydroponics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00503

Paper ID:

cest2021_00503

The effect of incorporating biosolids on soil quality after cotton crop management

(Corresponding) Giannakopoulos E., Makrygianni E., Evangelou E., Salachas G.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

pilot sewage sludge (also known as “biosolids”, BS) application of 7,000 kg/ha (dry weight) was performed in the area of Lamia prefecture, central Greece, in two fields cultivated with Cotton. BS was very rich in organic matter (75%) and had high concentrations of nutrients, with all heavy metals...Read more

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Sewage Sludge, soil organic matter, heavy metals, soil quality

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00516

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cest2021_00516

Conversion of agro-industrial wastes into non-toxic protein-rich food additives by basidial fungi strains isolated from diverse ecosystems of Georgia

(Corresponding) Kvesitadze G., Tsiklauri N., Khvedelidze R., Kutateladze L., Sadunishvili T.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

Great interest to basidial fungi is determined by their potential to convert number of lignocellulosic wastes into nontoxic compounds, cheap food, pharmaceuticals, etc. The majority of basidial fungi strains are characterized by high activity of enzymes degrading plant biopolymers, including lignin...Read more

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agro-industrial wastes, converstion, basidial fungi, protein-rich food additives

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00621

Paper ID:

cest2021_00621

Bioeconomy value indicators in Sicily

(Corresponding) Matarazzo A., Schillaci c.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

The emergence of the bioeconomy and the concept of sustainability in production processes have been essential for the protection of the environment and biodiversity, as well as for the implementation of processes for energy recovery, the creation of new jobs and increased competitiveness...Read more

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biomass energy; environmental impacts; bioeconomy indicators; development instruments.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00753

Paper ID:

cest2021_00753

The biological growth parameters of Fusarium proliferatum fungus

(Corresponding) ZAHARIA R., PETRISOR C., AMUZA A., GHEORGHE A., FATU V., CRISTEA S., LEVEANU I., STEFAN S.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

Due to the rapid growth of global populations, ensuring sufficient agricultural inputs with has become a new challenge for the scientific community. Moulds contamination of grains represents a major cause of food spoilage, according to statistics over 20% of global cereals production being...Read more

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Fusarium proliferatum, food spoilage, biological parameters

Paper ID:

cest2021_00809

Monitoring of the leafhopper Scaphoideus titanus and symptoms associated with yellows diseases in vineyards in the Viticulture Region of Moldova, Romania

(Corresponding) Chireceanu C., Mihu G., Teodoru A., Puscalau M.

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New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

Monitoring action is a key component of integrated pest management programs that aims to obtain valuable early data regarding the pests and their crop damages. By this, it is possible to select and apply the most appropriate strategies for pest control before reaching to economical threshold. The...Read more

Keywords:

Scaphoideus titanus, Romanian grapevine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00813

Paper ID:

cest2021_00813