Prohlížení dle Fakulty"LDF"
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Adsorption of Copper in Soil and its Dependence on Physical and Chemical Properties
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2018)Soil samples (n=11) were collected in the chernozem areas of the Czech Republic (the Central Europe) from the topsoil and used as representative samples. All sampling areas have been used for agricultural purposes (arable ... -
Age Estimation of Dracaena cinnabari Balf. f. on Socotra Island: A Direct Method to Determine Its Lifespan
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2023)Background: Dracaena cinnabari is a monocot species that does not form annual tree rings; thus, its age can only be estimated. This species is threatened by low natural regeneration, with an evident absence of younger ... -
Amalgam Electrode-Based Electrochemical Detector for On-Site Direct Determination of Cadmium(II) and Lead(II) from Soils
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2017)Toxic metal contamination of the environment is a global issue. In this paper, we present a low-cost and rapid production of amalgam electrodes used for determination of Cd(II) and Pb(II) in environmental samples (soils ... -
Analysis of Field View from Tractor and Trailer Units Using the Method of Terrestrial Laser Scanning
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)Having a proper view from the cabin of agricultural and forest machines is one of the main factors affecting work safety and efficiency. In forestry, machine operators very often perform working activities also in the rear ... -
Analysis of Occupational Accidents in Tree Climbers
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)The work of tree climbers is a hazardous activity during which many risks of occupational accidents must be faced. Numerous injuries happen during the performance of this professional activity. This is why our research was ... -
Analysis of performance of the forestry sector in the Czech and Slovak Republics
(Česká akademie zemědělských věd, 2017)The forestry sector provides several social and economic benefits to the whole economy. It is based on the sustainable management of renewable natural resources and production of raw wood. It is therefore able of sustainable ... -
Analysis of serious and fatal occupational accidents associated with tractors in agriculture and forestry in the Czech Republic
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)Agriculture and forestry have traditionally been one of the most hazardous occupations for workers. In both these sectors the tractor is one of the most used machinery. From a total of 89 detected serious and fatal accidents ... -
Analysis of significant factors influencing the amount of collected forest berries in the Czech Republic
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2020)Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.), blackberries (Rubus fruticosus L.) and cowberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) are the most important forest berries collected in the Czech Republic (CZ). ... -
An Analysis of Social Ties: Coffee Value Chain in Uganda
(Educational Research Multimedia and Publications (ERM Publications), 2019)Uganda is among the worlds' largest coffee producers and exporters. Coffee production in Uganda has been a developing process over the last 60 years, with various players from the garden, home drying, factories, stores and ... -
Analysis of Socioeconomic Impacts of the FSC and PEFC Certification Systems on Business Entities and Consumers
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)The article discusses the issues of effectiveness of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification systems in relation to enterprises and the level to ... -
Analysis of surface defects in composites using digital image correlation and acoustic emission
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2018)This work employs the acoustic emission (AE) method for material state monitoring. AE presents a non-destructive evaluation technique, which could be used for detection of microstructural changes in composite material. ... -
Analysis of Sustainable Transport for Smart Cities
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)For decades, transportation has been considered as a link to all aspects of life worldwide. In this case, the world's natural environment, social well-being and economic development all usually depend on transportation ... -
Analytical Study for the Determination of the Energy Use Potential of Forest Dendromass in the Czech Republic
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2023)The European Union's current pressure on the Member States to adopt both the Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package is leading to an accelerated drive to put in place measures to meet the 2030 climate targets. At the same ... -
Ancient Coppice Woodlands in the Landscape of the Czech Republic
(De Gruyter Open Ltd., 2017)Ancient coppice woodlands are forest stands of coppice origin with a long-term continual development and preserved typical natural and historic elements of old coppices. Significant natural elements in ancient coppices ... -
Anticarcinogenic effect of spices due to phenolic and flavonoid compounds-in vitro evaluation on prostate cells
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2017)This study shows the effects of spices, and their phenolic and flavonoid compounds, on prostate cell lines (PNT1A, 22RV1 and PC3). The results of an MTT assay on extracts from eight spices revealed the strongest inhibitory ... -
Applying the European Union (EU) assessment initiative of forest sustainability in Africa: A case study of the timber harvesting impact on the environment in Sierra Leone
(Česká akademie zemědělských věd, 2024)The European Union (EU) provides both financial and expert support for sustainable forest management initiatives and also boosts compliance with such initiatives in Africa. Thus, there is a need to monitor the progress of ... -
Appraising the dielectric properties and the effectiveness of electromagnetic shielding of graphene reinforced silicone rubber nanocomposite
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023)The aim of this research is to measure the dielectric properties and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness (SE) of silicone rubber reinforced with graphene nanoplates. In a two-roll mill, different ... -
Artificial habitat - a chance for survival of a rare montane dragonfly (Odonata): case study on an alpine emerald (Somatochlora alpestris)
(Springer Netherlands, 2023)The mountain ecosystems of Central Europe are an important natural phenomenon. The character of small isolated islands also predetermines their vulnerability. Typical inhabitant of subalpine and alpine peat bogs, tiny ... -
Artificial Weathering of Contact-Charred Wood-The Effect of Modification Duration, Wood Species and Material Density
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)A relevant issue with charred exteriors is the inconsistency of the result, which makes service life predictions complicated. Contact charring enables the creation of a very evenly modified surface with accurate control ... -
Artificial Weathering Resistance and Biological Durability of Surface-Charred Beech Wood Combined with Linseed Oil Coating
(North Carolina State University, 2023)Specimens of European beech wood (Fagus sylvatica L.) charred at 250 oC (4 min), 300 oC (2 min), and 350 oC (1 min) in combination with linseed oil coating were studied. The influence of the surface charring process and ...
