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Nano/microparticles in conjunction with microalgae extract as novel insecticides against Mealworm beetles, Tenebrio molitor
(Nature Publishing Group, 2021)The intensive use of insecticides in global agricultural production has attracted much attention due to its many adverse effects on human health and the environment. In recent years, the utilization of nanotechnology has ... -
Nanoparticles as a solution for eliminating the risk of mycotoxins
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2018)Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain filamentous fungi. The occurrence of mycotoxins in food and feed causes negative health impacts on both humans and animals. Clay binders, yeast cell walls, or ... -
Nature-Based Management of Lawns-Enhancing Biodiversity in Urban Green Infrastructure
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2024)Urban green areas have multifunctional benefits that may mitigate unfavorable health and ecological effects. Green areas represent important biodiversity hideouts in anthropogenic regions. Lawns are the most common elements ... -
Nephrocalcinosis in farmed salmonids: diagnostic challenges associated with low performance and sporadic mortality
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023)Disease conditions that involve multiple predisposing or contributing factors, or manifest as low performance and/or low-level mortality, can pose a diagnostic challenge that requires an interdisciplinary approach. Reaching ... -
New Approach to Sustainability in Rural Areas Comprising Agriculture Practices-Analysis of Demonstration Farms in the Czech Republic
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)The research was aimed at an overview and analysis of the demonstration activities in the Czech Republic dealing with the transfer of innovations for agricultural practice. Several methods were used to compile the national ... -
Nitrates directive restriction: To change or not to change in terms of climate change, that is the question
(Elsevier Science BV, 2024)The positive effect of nitrogen fertilization in agriculture inevitably increases residual nitrogen losses. Water pollution led to legal restrictions of some farm practices within the framework of the Nitrates Directive ... -
Non-Indigenous Cladocera (Crustacea: Branchiopoda): From a Few Notorious Cases to a Potential Global Faunal Mixing in Aquatic Ecosystems
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)Non-indigenous species may pose a threat to native ecosystems worldwide. In aquatic environments, invasives may have a negative impact on human food security and livelihoods. Several water fleas (Crustacea: Branchiopoda: ... -
Non-vertebrates in regional development in Nicaragua: Region Carazo
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2023)In addition to social and economic factors, environmental factors play an important role in the development of regions, especially in developing countries. The environment is often used extensively by the local population, ... -
A note on relationship between economic activity and stock market development: A case of euro area countries
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2017)The aim of the paper is to empirically examine if the causal relationship between economic activity and stock market development exists in the selected 11 EA countries. The existence of relationship is investigated with ... -
Nová technologie pro těžbu pařezů s využitím pro energetické účely
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)Pařezy, které zůstaly po kácení stromů, představují významný zdroj obnovitelné energie, který by mohl být využit pro palivové směsi jako udržitelné řešení. Předmětem tohoto výzkumu bylo zjistit vliv druhu stromu, velikosti ... -
Nutrient Balance from Agricultural Pollution Sources on Selected Tributaries to the Švihov Reservoir
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)Agriculture is the leading source of non-point sources of water pollution, especially in terms of the runoff process. Agricultural management promotes extensive water contamination, soil erosion and sedimentation in streams ... -
On the Investment Attractiveness of Ukrainian Companies
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)The geographical location of Ukraine provides a multitude of possibilities for successful investment activity. There are rich natural resources, a fertile soil and a qualified low-cost labour force. On the other hand, ... -
Open Source Tools for Text Processing
(Mendel University in Brno, 2022)This book contains study material for the course Open source word processing tools intended for education at the university level. It is the result of a project dealing with the application of open source tools in teaching. ... -
Operating Characteristics of a Timber Trailer with a Hybrid Drive
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)This paper deals with the design and operational evaluation of a timber tractor-trailer unit with a hybrid trailer drive. The source of electrical energy for the two induction motors driving the front wheels of the tandem ... -
Operational Degradation of Engine Oil in Agricultural Technology
(Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre, 2019)Proposed paper is focused on description and observation of operational degradation of engine oil in agricultural technology. Engine oil is one of the most important liquids used in combustion engines. Correct function of ... -
Optimal Conversion Management for Spruce-dominated Forests: the Case of Drahanska Highlands
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)With climate change, restoration of natural tree species in areas planted artificially with Norway spruce (Picea abies (L). Karst.) is among the main issues in Central European forest management. However, information on ... -
Optimization of the Plate Heat Exchanger Used for Milk Precooling
(Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre, 2023)The article deals with the adjustment of the flow rate of milk and water by a plate heat exchanger, which is used for precooling milk. First, measurements of the parameters of the device in the stable were carried out. ... -
Organic Food Needs More Land and Direct Energy to Be Produced Compared to Food from Conventional Farming: Empirical Evidence from the Czech Republic
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2021)This study investigated direct energy consumption and land performance under two different methods of farming-organic and conventional. The aim of our study was to examine the performance of farmers in the Czech Republic ... -
Overview of bovine dendritic cells
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2018)This article is an overview of dendritic cells (DCs) in cattle. The understanding of the immune system and the role of DCs in many ways can contribute to their use in the prevention and treatment of many infectious and ... -
Overwinter Storage of European Beech and Norway Spruce Planting Stock: Effect of Different Methods and Temperature Conditions
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2021)The aim of this research was to compare methods of overwinter storage of forest tree species planting stock and to specify of the optimal and the minimal temperature for freezing. Planting stock of European beech and Norway ...