An Aquatic Habitability Index is proposed, based on Quantitative Habitability Theory, and considering a very general model for life. It is a primary habitability index, measuring habitability for phytoplankton in the first place. The index is applied to some case studies, such as the...

The potential of microalgae biomass production for low-cost commodities—biofuels and animal feeds—using sunlight and CO₂ is reviewed. Microalgae are currently cultivated in relatively small-scale systems, mainly for high value human nutritional products. For commodities, production costs...

Применение минеральных удобрений при возделывании сельскохозяйственных культур является объективной необходимостью. Однако, их использование оказывает...

The American cranberry (<em>Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait</em>.) contains rich antioxidants and has significant health benefits in fighting a variety of human diseases. In the past ten years, cranberry growers have reported yellow vine syndrome, which is associated with reduced photosynthetic performance, in...