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Packaging

Mulching Improves the Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Millet in Northern China: A Meta-Analysis
13/02/2025 - In northern China, the production of millet is constrained by water scarcity, necessitating suitable agronomic measures to realize its yield potential. Mulching effectively conserves soil moisture...
Preparation and Optimization of a Polyhydroxyoctanoate–Hydroxyapatite Composite Available to Scaffolds in Implantable Devices
06/02/2025 - Biomaterials represent a distinct class of materials used in various medical applications, such as replicating the shape or function of damaged tissue caused by disease or trauma. The increasing...
A Critical Review of Consumer Perception and Environmental Impacts of Bioplastics in Sustainable Food Packaging
07/02/2025 - As awareness of environmental issues deepens and the demand for sustainability grows among societies, businesses, and consumers, minimizing the environmental impact of food packaging has become...
Effect of Biodegradable Mulch and Different Synthetic Mulches on Growth and Yield of Field-Grown Small-Fruited Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
19/01/2025 - Mulching is a widely adopted practice in vegetable cultivation globally. This technique employs various plastic materials, such as polyethylene (PE) film or polypropylene (PP) nonwoven fabric, with...
Hake Fish Preservation Using Plant-Based Impregnated Polylactic Acid Food Films as Active Packaging
10/01/2025 - Global fish consumption has steadily increased; however, fishery products are difficult to preserve. Active packaging has emerged as an alternative to improve its conservation. In this work, fresh...
Evaluation of the Effects of Degradable Mulching Film on the Growth, Yield and Economic Benefit of Garlic
31/12/2024 - Polyethylene mulch film (PEM) is widely utilized in garlic cultivation, significantly enhancing garlic yield. However, the prolonged use of this material leads to serious environmental issues that...
Microplastics in Agricultural Crops and Their Possible Impact on Farmers’ Health: A Review
31/12/2024 - The indiscriminate use of plastic products and their inappropriate management and disposal contribute to the increasing presence and accumulation of this material in all environmental zones. The...
Straw Return with Biodegradable Film Mulch: A Synergistic Cultivation Measure with Environmental and Economic Benefits Based on Life Cycle Assessment
16/12/2024 - Straw return and plastic film mulching are two critical management measures that not only maintain high and stable crop yields, but also have a significant impact on the ecological environment....
Improving Antimicrobial Properties of Biopolymer-Based Films in Food Packaging: Key Factors and Their Impact
22/11/2024 - Biodegradable films derived from polysaccharides are increasingly considered eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic packaging in the food industry. The study’s purpose was to improve...