A Novel Stay-Green Mutant of Rice with Delayed Leaf Senescence and Better Harvest Index Confers Drought Tolerance

Three Ethyl methansulphonate (EMS)-induced stay-green mutants (SGM-1, SGM-2 and SGM-3) and their wild-type (WT), were tested for their Stay-Green (SG) and drought tolerance nature as the relation between these two attributes is not yet established in rice.In the dark induced senescence assay, SGM-3 showed delayed senescence while SGM-1 and SGM-2 sh

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C-Rate- and Temperature-Dependent State-of-Charge Estimation Method for Li-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles

Li-ion batteries determine the lifespan of an electric vehicle.High power and energy density and extensive service time are crucial parameters in EV batteries.In terms of safe and effective usage, a precise cell model and SoC estimation algorithm are indispensable.To provide an accurate SoC estimation, a current- and temperature-dependent SoC estim

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Weed flora of South Africa 1: major groupings

Whilst attention has been focussed on combating priority weeds we have neglected to obtain an overall picture of our weed flora.To rectify the position a National Weed List has been compiled, the weeds have been classified and an analysis made of the weed flora.Aspects covered in this paper are: major taxa, exotic and indigenous species and kinds o

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