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Agricultural Research Updates. Volume 26 opens with a discussion
about various control methods used in cowpea integrated pest management.
Cowpea is one of the most widely adapted and nutritious legumes. The high
content of carbohydrates and proteins makes it very important for human
consumption. Several pests, especially insects, can cause yield losses
ranging from 10-100%.
The following study explores the global panorama of the use of chemical
herbicides, as well as promising technologies for weed control. The authors
also discuss the genetic improvement of plants and biocontrol by innovative
methods that can reduce cases of resistance, considering aspects like
efficiency, viability and environmental benefits.
An exhaustive focus on toxic metals is provided, particularly on
analytical methodologies suitable to detect these metals in Camellia sinensis.
Various analytical techniques and procedures employed are critically
discussed, and special attention is paid to the analytical performance in terms
of accuracy and detectability.
Following this, the functionalities of lemon peel are investigated, and
the effectiveness of applying subcritical water treatment to the insoluble
fractions is examined. Lemon peel is usually discarded as industrial waste,
despite having a strong flavor and containing abundant oils and fibrous
Agricultural Research Updates. Volume 26, edited by Prathamesh Gorawala, Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2019.
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components, largely due to the challenges associated with using its insoluble
polymeric components in chemical products.
Agricultural production is the main livelihood to a majority of the
population and a lead contributor to economy in most sub-Saharan countries.
In Kenya, agriculture accounts for 65% of the national exports and 70% of
informal employment in rural Kenya. As such, the authors aim to establish
key crops and livestock in Kenya, examine constraints and opportunities
along the value chain, and review the role of institutions in the agricultural
sector.