Samsul Huda^1,*, Yasuyuki Nogami², Maya Rahayu², Takuma Akada², Md. Biplob Hossain², Muhammad Bisri Musthafa², Yang Jie², Le Hoang Anh²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3165-3187, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058144 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Global food security is a pressing issue that affects the stability and well-being of communities worldwide. While existing Internet of Things (IoT) enabled plant monitoring systems have made significant strides in agricultural monitoring, they often face limitations such as high power consumption, restricted mobility, complex deployment requirements, and inadequate security measures for data access. This paper introduces an enhanced IoT application for agricultural monitoring systems that address these critical shortcomings. Our system strategically combines power efficiency, portability, and secure access capabilities, assisting farmers in monitoring and tracking crop environmental conditions. The proposed system includes a… More >

Mohd Asif Hajam¹, Tasleem Arif¹, Akib Mohi Ud Din Khanday², Mudasir Ahmad Wani^3,*, Muhammad Asim^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2077-2131, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057136 - 18 November 2024

Abstract The pharmaceutical industry increasingly values medicinal plants due to their perceived safety and cost-effectiveness compared to modern drugs. Throughout the extensive history of medicinal plant usage, various plant parts, including flowers, leaves, and roots, have been acknowledged for their healing properties and employed in plant identification. Leaf images, however, stand out as the preferred and easily accessible source of information. Manual plant identification by plant taxonomists is intricate, time-consuming, and prone to errors, relying heavily on human perception. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques offer a solution by automating plant recognition processes. This study thoroughly examines cutting-edge… More >

Shaoxiong Wu¹, Ruoxin Li¹, Xiaofeng Tao¹, Hailong Wu^1,*, Ping Miao¹, Yang Lu¹, Yanyan Lu¹, Qi Liu², Li Pan²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3063-3077, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055381 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Time series prediction has always been an important problem in the field of machine learning. Among them, power load forecasting plays a crucial role in identifying the behavior of photovoltaic power plants and regulating their control strategies. Traditional power load forecasting often has poor feature extraction performance for long time series. In this paper, a new deep learning framework Residual Stacked Temporal Long Short-Term Memory (RST-LSTM) is proposed, which combines wavelet decomposition and time convolutional memory network to solve the problem of feature extraction for long sequences. The network framework of RST-LSTM consists of two More >

Jiahao Li¹, Yinbo Zhu^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.3, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011955

Abstract Movements actuated by the moisture in plant tissues are prevalent in nature. Different microstructures of plants determine the various patterns of moisture-actuated movements. For instance, the graded lignin fraction of Selaginella lepidophylla leads to the a graded curvature morphology, while the fiber orientation angles determine the helical chirality of chiral seed pods. Inspired by these two types of plant microstructures, a theoretical framework for a biomimetic Turing machine is constructed. Similar to the Turing machine introduced by Alan Turing in 1936, the biomimetic Turing machine has a ribbon-like bilayer structure composed of numerous units, whose More >

Sejin Choi^1,2, Ho-Seok Lee^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.10, pp. 2519-2534, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.058012 - 30 October 2024

Abstract Plants interact with a complex network of microorganisms, forming a dynamic holobiont that is crucial for their health, growth, and adaptation. This interconnected system is deeply influenced by environmental factors, which modulate the relationships within the plant microbiome. Key environmental drivers such as light, temperature, and moisture can alter the balance of these interactions, impacting plant immunity, resilience, and overall fitness. The traditional disease triangle model, which emphasizes plant-pathogen-environment interactions, is enhanced by incorporating the role of the microbiome, revealing how microbial communities contribute to disease outcomes. This review highlights the importance of shifting focus More >

Gaoyin Wu^1,#, Yundou Pang^1,#, Ya Tan¹, Zhongcheng Peng¹, Shuanggui Geng¹, Guanglin Tao², Qiuying Li¹, Shuang Wang¹, Lihong Zhang¹, Quanyan Tian¹, Yingliang Liu^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.10, pp. 2597-2611, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.056875 - 30 October 2024

Abstract To establish an efficient regeneration method for the rare and endangered plant Mussaenda anomala to address problems regarding its reproductive obstacles and scarce populations. In this study, the terminal buds, axillary buds, stem segments with two axillary buds, stem segments with two axillary buds and one terminal bud, and leaves of M. anomala were used as explants. The effects of different explants and disinfection methods, plant growth regulators and substrates on plant regeneration were explored. The following results were obtained: (1) The terminal bud was a suitable explant for M. anomala tissue culture, and the disinfection method utilized… More >

Qinghao Zhang¹, Yijie Yang¹, Jiong Wu¹, Hongru Li¹, Yuan Li¹, Zuran Li^2,*, Yongmei He^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.10, pp. 2613-2628, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.056014 - 30 October 2024

Abstract In the present study, an indoor potting experiment was conducted to study the effects of enhanced UV-B radiation and Magnaporthe oryzae on the growth, stomatal structure, photosynthesis, and endogenous hormone contents of a traditional rice cultivar Baijiaolaojing in the Yuanyang terraces of Yunnan Province. In addition, the relationships between these parameters and disease indices were analyzed. We aimed to clarify the response of the photosynthetic physiology of rice under the combined stress of UV-B radiation and M. oryzae. Compared with the M. oryzae infection treatment, all the treatments, including M. oryzae infection before (MBR), simultaneously with (MSR), and after… More >

Martha L. Sánchez^1,*, G. Capote²

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.10, pp. 1791-1810, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.055122 - 23 October 2024

Abstract The construction sector is one of the main sources of pollution, due to high energy consumption and the toxic substances generated during the processing and use of traditional materials. The production of cement, steel, and other conventional materials impacts both ecosystems and human health, increasing the demand for ecological and biodegradable alternatives. In this paper, we analyze the properties of panels made from a combination of plant fibers and castor oil resin, analyzing the viability of their use as construction material. For the research, orthogonal fabrics made with waste plant fibers supplied by a company… More >

Abdul Moiz¹, Malik Shahzaib¹, Abdul Ghafoor Memon¹, Laveet Kumar², Mamdouh El Haj Assad^3,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.11, pp. 3095-3120, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.051214 - 21 October 2024

Abstract To meet the escalating electricity demand and rising fuel costs, along with notable losses in power transmission, exploring alternative solutions is imperative. Gas turbines demonstrate high efficiency under ideal International Organization for Standardization (ISO) conditions but face challenges during summer when ambient temperatures reach 40°C. To enhance performance, the proposal suggests cooling inlet air by 15°C using a vapor absorption chiller (VAC), utilizing residual exhaust gases from a combined cycle power plant (CCPP) to maximize power output. Additionally, diverting a portion of exhaust gases to drive an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for supplementary power generation… More >

Shahin Imran^1,2,*, Md. Asif Mahamud³, Newton Chandra Paul¹, Prosenjit Sarker⁴, Md. Tahjib-Ul-Arif⁵, Nazmul Islam⁵, Mohammad Saidur Rhaman⁶, Saleh H. Salmen⁷, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi⁷, Mohammad Javed Ansari⁸, Mohammed Ali Alshehri⁹, Akbar Hossain^10,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.9, pp. 2251-2266, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.055736 - 30 September 2024

Abstract Soybean (Glycine max) is a potential legume crop, but it cannot thrive in mild salinity. Salicylic acid (SA) is a renowned plant growth hormone that improves tolerance to saline conditions. Hence, the study was performed to understand the functions of priming seeds and supplementation of SA in modulating salt tolerance in soybean seedlings. When exposed to salt stress, soybean seedlings showed considerably higher contents of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and malondialdehyde (MDA) while having decreased germination and growth factors, water contents, and photosynthetic pigments. The germination rate, final germination percentage, germination index, germination energy, and seed vigor index… More >