Dr. Bill Johnson - Resistant Weed Management In The Dicamba EraJohn Blue
Resistant Weed Management In The Dicamba Era - Dr. Bill Johnson, from the 2018 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, March 6 - 7, Ada, OH, USA.
More presentations at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBwPfKdlk4SB63zZy16kyA
High strength (Commercial Applications) Wastewater Portfolio BookBioMicrobics, Inc.
BioMicrobics products are an integrated water strategy for the rural/urban environment.
Residential onsite water-focused systems and products can have significant potential benefits beyond the utility bills for property and homeowners. For example, compared to conventional water-efficient homes built using low-flow fixtures, those residences with water capture, treatment and recycling systems could save a third (due to treated greywater being circulated to the toilets ) or more in total water consumption, while generating only one-sixth the peak sewage.
Water reuse enables municipalities to decrease the displacement/discharge into surface waters, and the demand on the local potable watershed. This could lead to lower fees for the residents, less maintenance, while significantly stretching allocations for reduced water. Decentralized technologies to create permanent infrastructure that provide:
• More cost-effective and provides longer-term options
• Easier to maintain with no added costs of treatment operators
• Protection of public health & the environment
• Onsite water reuse opportunities to reduce dependencies on potable water sources
• Solutions for remote locations and ecologically-sensitive areas
Ecological water management systems and both decentralized residential and commercial wastewater (i.e. blackwater/greywater) treatment technologies can satisfy project goals and provide more options for using treated water. With a long, proven history, these systems perform exceptionally well in achieving the new higher levels of nitrogen removal, net-zero water goals, and optimal effluent quality with automated, energy efficiency.
With more than 70,000 installations in over 70 countries, BioMicrobics’ brings together the best elements of “Water Sensitive Urban Design”, and “Integrated Resource Planning” to deliver a new generation of water utilities. Our team consists of industry experts and provides additional experience to maximize value to the end-users of our systems.
With this worldwide emphasis on environmental concerns and improving water quality, our pre-engineered, pre-packaged, certified, “Fixed Integrated Treatment Technologies” (FITT®) are the result of decades of real-world operating history and proven results that offer significant environmental benefits…FITT® for the purpose intended.
Duo technology is based on salicylic acid and gives improved seed germination, root volume and increased stress and disease tolerance.
It is incorporated in our Vertmax Duo turf pigment and grass colorant. It is also being trialled as an additive in a new range of innovative soil wetting agents.
Both salicylic acid and Phthalocyanine green have turf health benefits.
Salicylic acid has been used for hundreds of years as "witch hazel" and in plants helps increase stress tolerance to drought and disease.
It is commonly found in aspirin but you would need to dissolve over 150 aspirin in a litre of water to get the equivalent rate of this product.
Phthalocyanine green is used as a grass colourant and turf pigment but has the property of being able to filter out damaging light that can be detrimental to turfgrass in the summer months.
In combination these products have been found to increase lateral root growth and stress tolerance on turfgrass plus increase germination rate.
Dr. Bill Johnson - Resistant Weed Management In The Dicamba EraJohn Blue
Resistant Weed Management In The Dicamba Era - Dr. Bill Johnson, from the 2018 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, March 6 - 7, Ada, OH, USA.
More presentations at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBwPfKdlk4SB63zZy16kyA
High strength (Commercial Applications) Wastewater Portfolio BookBioMicrobics, Inc.
BioMicrobics products are an integrated water strategy for the rural/urban environment.
Residential onsite water-focused systems and products can have significant potential benefits beyond the utility bills for property and homeowners. For example, compared to conventional water-efficient homes built using low-flow fixtures, those residences with water capture, treatment and recycling systems could save a third (due to treated greywater being circulated to the toilets ) or more in total water consumption, while generating only one-sixth the peak sewage.
Water reuse enables municipalities to decrease the displacement/discharge into surface waters, and the demand on the local potable watershed. This could lead to lower fees for the residents, less maintenance, while significantly stretching allocations for reduced water. Decentralized technologies to create permanent infrastructure that provide:
• More cost-effective and provides longer-term options
• Easier to maintain with no added costs of treatment operators
• Protection of public health & the environment
• Onsite water reuse opportunities to reduce dependencies on potable water sources
• Solutions for remote locations and ecologically-sensitive areas
Ecological water management systems and both decentralized residential and commercial wastewater (i.e. blackwater/greywater) treatment technologies can satisfy project goals and provide more options for using treated water. With a long, proven history, these systems perform exceptionally well in achieving the new higher levels of nitrogen removal, net-zero water goals, and optimal effluent quality with automated, energy efficiency.
With more than 70,000 installations in over 70 countries, BioMicrobics’ brings together the best elements of “Water Sensitive Urban Design”, and “Integrated Resource Planning” to deliver a new generation of water utilities. Our team consists of industry experts and provides additional experience to maximize value to the end-users of our systems.
With this worldwide emphasis on environmental concerns and improving water quality, our pre-engineered, pre-packaged, certified, “Fixed Integrated Treatment Technologies” (FITT®) are the result of decades of real-world operating history and proven results that offer significant environmental benefits…FITT® for the purpose intended.
Duo technology is based on salicylic acid and gives improved seed germination, root volume and increased stress and disease tolerance.
It is incorporated in our Vertmax Duo turf pigment and grass colorant. It is also being trialled as an additive in a new range of innovative soil wetting agents.
Both salicylic acid and Phthalocyanine green have turf health benefits.
Salicylic acid has been used for hundreds of years as "witch hazel" and in plants helps increase stress tolerance to drought and disease.
It is commonly found in aspirin but you would need to dissolve over 150 aspirin in a litre of water to get the equivalent rate of this product.
Phthalocyanine green is used as a grass colourant and turf pigment but has the property of being able to filter out damaging light that can be detrimental to turfgrass in the summer months.
In combination these products have been found to increase lateral root growth and stress tolerance on turfgrass plus increase germination rate.
Hyflux Water and Wastewater Technology - GineersNow Engineering MagazineGineersNow
GineersNow Water Leaders Magazine Issue 001
Water and Wastewater Leaders Magazine: Hyflux, Olivia Lum, Executive Chairman and CEO, Trends in Water Technology
Exclusive: Hyflux Water
Special Feature Stories: Chemicals, controls, desalination, EDR, filtration, nano filtration, ultra filtration, membranes, plumbing, MEP, mechanical, electrical, pumps, pipes, reverse osmosis, storage, valves
Country Focus: China, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar.
More engineering stories at https://www.gineersnow.com/topics/magazines
Renewable Energy and Sustainability - GineersNow Engineering MagazineGineersNow
GineersNow Renewable Green Leaders Issue 001
Renewable Green Leaders Magazine: Meet the Heroes of Renewables and Clean Energy
Exclusive: EKOenergy, REN21, WWEA, Dubai Sustainable City, IRENA, Ericsson, ABB
Special Feature Stories: Bio energy, Geothermal energy, Hydro energy, Green buildings, Recycle, Solar, Sustainability, Upcycle, Energy storage, Tidal energy, Waste management, Wind energy, Circular Economy, Power generation, Cogeneration
Country Focus: China, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia.
More engineering stories at https://www.gineersnow.com/topics/magazines
Sustainability and environmental
responsibility influence every
aspect of our business. Through
waste reduction, the wise use
of resources and long-lasting,
energy-efficient products, we live
out the Integrity name.
Integrity from Marvin® Windows
and Doors has a long history
of green-minded initiatives with
recycling efforts, employee
awareness and incorporating green
components into our processes.
To see our list of numerous honors
and awards for green building
Liberty Herbicide, containing LibertyLink trait technology, provides post-emergent control of broadleaf and grass weeds - including glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes.
For more information, visit:
http://www.bayercropscience.us/products/traits/libertylink/
http://www.bayercropscience.us/products/herbicides/liberty/
Adhesive Cleaners and Release Agents for a variety of industries which use hot or cold adhesives. Creating safe formulations to solve the needs of industry
Harvel Greens is a specialist in all areas of agriculture innovation, manufacturing, production and training to offer pioneering solutions that increase the competitiveness of the sector in the market and contribute to a new healthy and environmentally friendly agriculture.
Weeds can be used as indicators of soil conditions and as environmental indicators. You can then use this information to help create the best possible conditions for lawns and your turf grass
What weeds are present has a direct effect on what herbicides to use. This is a key factor that impacts herbicide selection in turfgrass management.
Weeds help indicate soil conditions. Using them as indicator weeds is the first step in getting an idea of what may be affecting turf growth. Don't make any decision based solely on the presence of one weed. For example, some weeds like Sorrel like multiple soil conditions.
When you see weeds your first reaction should be why are they there? This is much better than simply reaching for the spray bottle and applying a pre-emergent weedkiller or post-emergent herbicide!
Indicator weeds are plants whose presence is due to the soil type, soil moisture, soil fertility, pollution, or soil disturbance.
When it comes to sports turf, many weeds can provide insights into turf management and environmental conditions.
7 soil wetting agents were trialled on a creeping bentgrass green in Sydney, NSW, Australia. The products tested were:
Tricure
Hydroforce Ultra (full and half rates)
Propel
A proprietary formulation with plant elicitors
H20 Maximizer
HydroLink Rapid.
The aim was to see how these perform in the field and we looked at the following characteristics relating to soil-wetting agent use.
Surface hardness. Does the use of soil-wetting agents affect surface hardness?
Soil moisture content. Do these actually affect soil moisture?
Disease incidence. Can you use soil surfactants to reduce disease severity or even prevent turfgrass disease?
Turf quality. Does the use of soil-wetting agents have any impact on turfgrass quality?
The results were as follows:
Turf quality
Only the Hydroforce Recovery treatment has significantly lower turf quality than the control.
Over the 200-day trial period, there are only three occasions where there are significant differences in turf quality.
Soil moisture
Only the Hydrolink Rapid and Gilba Solutions proprietary formulations have significantly higher moisture contents at 75mm depth than the control.
Surface Hardness
The Propel, H20 Maximiser and Hydrolink Rapid treatments are the only ones with no significant difference in surface hardness in comparison to the control.
Disease incidence
After 106 days dollar spot was seen on the plots. The results can be split between treatments that give lower numbers than the control and those that show no difference from the control.
The soil wetting agents showing fewer infection centres are Tricure, Hydroforce Ultra, Gilba Proprietary, Propel, and Hydroforce Recovery.
Hyflux Water and Wastewater Technology - GineersNow Engineering MagazineGineersNow
GineersNow Water Leaders Magazine Issue 001
Water and Wastewater Leaders Magazine: Hyflux, Olivia Lum, Executive Chairman and CEO, Trends in Water Technology
Exclusive: Hyflux Water
Special Feature Stories: Chemicals, controls, desalination, EDR, filtration, nano filtration, ultra filtration, membranes, plumbing, MEP, mechanical, electrical, pumps, pipes, reverse osmosis, storage, valves
Country Focus: China, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar.
More engineering stories at https://www.gineersnow.com/topics/magazines
Renewable Energy and Sustainability - GineersNow Engineering MagazineGineersNow
GineersNow Renewable Green Leaders Issue 001
Renewable Green Leaders Magazine: Meet the Heroes of Renewables and Clean Energy
Exclusive: EKOenergy, REN21, WWEA, Dubai Sustainable City, IRENA, Ericsson, ABB
Special Feature Stories: Bio energy, Geothermal energy, Hydro energy, Green buildings, Recycle, Solar, Sustainability, Upcycle, Energy storage, Tidal energy, Waste management, Wind energy, Circular Economy, Power generation, Cogeneration
Country Focus: China, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia.
More engineering stories at https://www.gineersnow.com/topics/magazines
Sustainability and environmental
responsibility influence every
aspect of our business. Through
waste reduction, the wise use
of resources and long-lasting,
energy-efficient products, we live
out the Integrity name.
Integrity from Marvin® Windows
and Doors has a long history
of green-minded initiatives with
recycling efforts, employee
awareness and incorporating green
components into our processes.
To see our list of numerous honors
and awards for green building
Liberty Herbicide, containing LibertyLink trait technology, provides post-emergent control of broadleaf and grass weeds - including glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes.
For more information, visit:
http://www.bayercropscience.us/products/traits/libertylink/
http://www.bayercropscience.us/products/herbicides/liberty/
Adhesive Cleaners and Release Agents for a variety of industries which use hot or cold adhesives. Creating safe formulations to solve the needs of industry
Harvel Greens is a specialist in all areas of agriculture innovation, manufacturing, production and training to offer pioneering solutions that increase the competitiveness of the sector in the market and contribute to a new healthy and environmentally friendly agriculture.
Weeds can be used as indicators of soil conditions and as environmental indicators. You can then use this information to help create the best possible conditions for lawns and your turf grass
What weeds are present has a direct effect on what herbicides to use. This is a key factor that impacts herbicide selection in turfgrass management.
Weeds help indicate soil conditions. Using them as indicator weeds is the first step in getting an idea of what may be affecting turf growth. Don't make any decision based solely on the presence of one weed. For example, some weeds like Sorrel like multiple soil conditions.
When you see weeds your first reaction should be why are they there? This is much better than simply reaching for the spray bottle and applying a pre-emergent weedkiller or post-emergent herbicide!
Indicator weeds are plants whose presence is due to the soil type, soil moisture, soil fertility, pollution, or soil disturbance.
When it comes to sports turf, many weeds can provide insights into turf management and environmental conditions.
7 soil wetting agents were trialled on a creeping bentgrass green in Sydney, NSW, Australia. The products tested were:
Tricure
Hydroforce Ultra (full and half rates)
Propel
A proprietary formulation with plant elicitors
H20 Maximizer
HydroLink Rapid.
The aim was to see how these perform in the field and we looked at the following characteristics relating to soil-wetting agent use.
Surface hardness. Does the use of soil-wetting agents affect surface hardness?
Soil moisture content. Do these actually affect soil moisture?
Disease incidence. Can you use soil surfactants to reduce disease severity or even prevent turfgrass disease?
Turf quality. Does the use of soil-wetting agents have any impact on turfgrass quality?
The results were as follows:
Turf quality
Only the Hydroforce Recovery treatment has significantly lower turf quality than the control.
Over the 200-day trial period, there are only three occasions where there are significant differences in turf quality.
Soil moisture
Only the Hydrolink Rapid and Gilba Solutions proprietary formulations have significantly higher moisture contents at 75mm depth than the control.
Surface Hardness
The Propel, H20 Maximiser and Hydrolink Rapid treatments are the only ones with no significant difference in surface hardness in comparison to the control.
Disease incidence
After 106 days dollar spot was seen on the plots. The results can be split between treatments that give lower numbers than the control and those that show no difference from the control.
The soil wetting agents showing fewer infection centres are Tricure, Hydroforce Ultra, Gilba Proprietary, Propel, and Hydroforce Recovery.
There’s are a number of factors that can impact on herbicide performance in the turf grass environment.
Many of the herbicides used in agriculture are also used in turf management although their use differs with regard to application.
In an agricultural system pre emergent herbicides are often applied to bare soil and not watered in. This means they are subjected to a number of extremes that can impact on the results.
In the turf grass situation the majority of the time there is a full grass cover and water is often not limiting. This means that factors such as volatility and photo- degradation are significantly less likely to occur.
However, in the turf grass situation it is highly likely that factors such as leaching and thatch content are going to play a much more important role than in the agricultural situation.
This is a brief outline of what factors can impact on turf grass herbicide performance. All the references are linked within the document.
For a more detailed look at this topic check out https://gilbasolutions.com/cracking-the-code-factors-shaping-herbicide-performance-34/
When turfgrass becomes subjected to shade this results in thin patchy growth and often a slippery surface. This in turn can cause issues with player safety and performance.
In recent years this has become an even more pressing concern as stadiums have become increasingly steep to give spectators the best possible viewing experience. This has been at the detriment to the playing surface.
Shade has an instant and detrimental impact on grass as with less light grass is unable to grow properly. Long term effects on grass in shade are:
At first it causes a shortening of grass roots. As energy is used by turf to make up for the lack of sunlight less is available for root growth and development;
Then as shade continues it causes a reduction in turf shoot density and it begins to thin out;
This lack of light results in the turf stretching out as it looks to find light (etoliation). This results in the grass becoming lighter in colour as this stretching means cell walls become thinner and weaker;
Over time this results in grass having less ability to take any wear and unable to recover.
When turf is in shade it limits photosynthesis and carbohydrate production. Areas in shade also tend to suffer from limited air movement which increases the tendency for disease. Moss and algae issues also increase as areas in shade tend to stay damper.
How to manage grass in shade.
The most obvious solution is to remove what’s causing it.
If its a garden then cutting back trees can have a major positive impact on your lawn.
However, if its a stadium then you obviously haven’t got this luxury;
The second option is make the right grass selection. If it’s a heavily shaded area seeding or using a grass that doesn’t handle shade well is not going to end well.
Instead, choose a shade-tolerant variety to start with and it will save you heartache further down the track;
Thirdly contrary to what many may think cutting back nitrogen is a good thing. The last thing that you want to do is promote lush, shallow-rooted turf when it is already struggling;
Raising the height of cut is a good thing in shade. It increases the leaf area available to capture what limited light is present and also will counter root shrinkage;
Overwatering turf in shade is a recipe for disaster. This will only encourage disease outbreaks and encourage the grass to root at the surface. Neither of these is desirable;
Use of plant growth regulators (PGR’s) like Amigo 120® helps counter turf leaf etiolation.
water quality can have a big impact on herbicide performance. In fact poor quality water can cause some herbicides to fail completely resulting in a waste of time and money.
Water quality issues such as water pH, turbidity, and whether it is hard water can all result in poor performance.
Simply using a spray tank buffer like Manta Ray with glyphosate can lead to significantly improved results with your spray programme.
When your lawn has issues immediately reaching for the spray bottle should not be the first option.
Instead you should follow an organised sequence of steps too make sure that firstly it is actually a turf disease and secondly that you are giving serious considerations to preventing any turf disease before it becomes an issue.
These same principles are equally applicable to all plants in a garden and are worth looking at for anyone working in the lawn industry as a home gardener or contractor.
A turf seed guide explaining what seed varieties are available in the Australian marketplace. It also discusses how to establish and maintain these to get the best results for your lawn or sportsturf.
Sydney University Sport and Rec have partnered with Intelligent Play to be the first venue in Australia to use Artificial intelligence to help better manage their grounds. By being able to actively monitor their natural grass fields they can better utilize and manage them and better focus their maintenance practices.
A new range of organic slow release based low odour prilled fertilisers with and without a wetting agent. These incorporate the use of the N inhibitor DCD to offer an extended longevity following application.
Lawn weeds and soil conditions. Quite often the presence of weeds can tell us a lot about the existing ground conditions. Rather than simply eradicating them use them as a guide to determine what if any underlying soil conditions exist. References are available if required
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
1. Gilba Solutions provide specialty
agronomic and product development
services throughout Australasia.
As our name implies Gilba Solutions offers a solution driven approach to
any agronomic issues that you may have. Unlike many of our competitors we
offer a complete solutions driven proposition by focusing on your specific
needs.
Soil Scout™
Soil Scout™ provides the only wireless
sensors capable of transmitting moisture,
temperature and salinity data in near
realtime out of sight performance from
up to 2m below the surface for up to 20
years maintenance free.
Soil Scout™ takes monitoring to the next
level by providing a detailed view into
infield variation without any cabling as
its a wireless system. Customers have
seen a reduction of 15-30% in water use
when they have used this.
• Enka Protect pitch protection solutions
• Turf fans designed specifically for golf
courses and sportsgrounds.
• water pH management solutions.
• Avoid issues with under and
over-watering
• Save money
• Utilize our most valuable
resource better
• Optimise herbicide and
insecticide application
• Better time when to fertilise.
• Minimise leaching.
SeeGrow-Grass™
A patented Grass growing system using a
patented LED light & CO2 atmosphere
Proven 10mm /24 hours leaf growth & a 28%
increase of dry root weight over existing light
rigs
• Savings of 60 to 80% in electricity use.
• 5 times more efficient than HPS lamps
• Uses technology which is specific to grass
• 80 to 90% reduction in carbon footprint
• Grow 10mm healthy grass per 24 hours
and strengthen roots for extra durable
results.
Omne Turf™
Our range of Omne™ sensors
consisting of clima, aqua, aqua atom
and terra is designed for the turf
industry offering rugged realtime
relevant data allowing Turf Managers
to be better informed in makng
decisions relating to irrigation or even
disease, pest or weed control.
There are upwards of 200 different
sensor configurations available with
this number being added to all the
time.
• No cabling
• GSM or wifi options available.
• Wifi has a range of up to 70km.
• Solar powered
• User friendly proprietary software.
• Small size 400g weight.
• 3 year hardware warranty
• Options available to monitor soil
conditions, climate or water
quality.
Gilba Solutions are truly independent
With over 30 years experience in product development and advisory roles in both
Australia and Europe, Gilba Solutions feel they offer a unique service to the
Australian turf industry. re than simply a supply company they are able to take a
highly practical approach and develop tailored solutions to meet their clients needs.
This coupled with their extensive supplier relationships means that they are able to
source exactly what is required rather than simply what we have in stock.
SeeGrow-Grass™ are a highly innovative
company focusing on improving
sportsturf performance and growth. They
also offer:
2. Plant Protection
Just because its made in Australia
should not mean a reduction in
quality and in fact many
innovative companies exist in the
Australian turf pesticide industry
who, because they are familiar
with the conditions prevalent here
are actually able to better offer
tailored solutions specific to here.
Indigo Specialty are a prime
example of this. Plant Protection
options Available:
• Insecticides
• Herbicides
• Fungicides
• Pigments
• Elicitors of Plant Response (EPR)
IntelligentPlay™
An innovative technology for field
management using artificial
intelligence and machine learning.
This technology makes fields play
better, play longer and play safer.
It is the only technology on the
market using artificial intelligence
and machine learning to remove the
risk of human error for monitoring
and managing the status of your
sports field.
Seed
Improvements in plant genetics
are leading to rapid
advancements in plant breeding.
In the most recently completed
independent NTEP trials
completed in 2014 Mountain
View Seeds had three of the top
5 best performing perennial
ryegrass cultivars and the top
ranked bentgrass cultivar.
These have been bred with
specific traits such as disease
resistance, drought tolerance or
an increased ability to withstand
wear. The Alliance for Low
Input Sustainable Turf is an
example of how this work is
being used in the marketplace.
• Grand Slam GLD™ perennial
ryegrass
• Apple SGL™ perennial ryegrass
• Stellar 3GL™ perennial ryegrass
• Breakout™ with Smooth
Transition Technology (STT)
• Torsion™ Lateral spreading
ryegrass
• Piranha™ creeping bentgrass.
• Bluemuda365™
Gilba Solutions offer a unique solutions
driven approach to their current and future clients with
state of the art, simple to use technology.
Technology is constantly evolving which is why Gilba Solutions has aligned itself with some of the turf
industries most innovative companies. We deal closely with companies a number of companies focusing on
optimising turf growth and recovery, better managing your most valuable asset (water) and even remotely
assessing grounds usage.
Gilba Solutions truly believes in making your life easier
Technology is constantly evolving which is why Gilba Solutions has aligned itself with some of the turf industries most
innovative companies. All of these focusing on optimising your turf growth and recovery, help better manage your most
valuable asset (water) and enable monitoring grounds usage and water use with the aim being to produce the best possible turf
surfaces.
Unlike many companies with have a genuine passion for our work which is why we are constantly looking for solutions to any
problems that you may have.
• Accurate realtime data from your
sports field will help you manage
and improve surface performance.
• A well maintained quality field
surface plays better and ensures
consistent player safety.
• Compact sensor design ensures the
units can be discreetly installed
without affecting the aesthetic of
your fields.
Being more environmentally
responsible and using less pesticide
whilst maintaining quality surfaces
should be the aim of all turf
managers. The introduction of
Vertmax Duo and SAR-G both with
QDT™ technology addresses this.
Kreotec™
Kreotec’s proprietary
formulation allow the
selected strains of
bacteria to be foliar
applied to directly
inoculate the plant.
Once inoculated, the
bacteria colonise the
plant and are able to fix
atmospheric nitrogen
and this leads to
elevated levels of
nitrogen available to the
plant. The improved
nitrogen use efficiency
has the dual benefit of
increasing crop
productivity whilst
reducing the amount of
nitrogen lost into the
environment.
3. VERTMAX™ DUO with QDT™. Gilba Solutions has been working for the last 4 years on
developing a turf specific Elicitor of Plant Response (EPR). When used this results in Systemic
Acquired Resistance (SAR) and an increased ability of the plant to handle abiotic stress such as
heat, and biotic factors such as disease. An EPR has now being commercialised as a stand alone
product being incorporated into our market leading pigment Vertmax™ under the Vertmax
Duo™ brand.
Gilba Solutions Pty Ltd
Head office: Unit 3 433 Maroubra Road Maroubra NSW Australia 2035 Tel (+61) 04999 75819
PO Box 45 Maroubra NSW Australia 2035
mail: herbycides@gmail.com web: gilba solutions
Systemic Aquired Resistance SAR)
This is basically an immune response
to stress. When turf for example
comes under stress as a result of, for
example a pathogen, salicylic acid is
translocated throughout the plant to
counter this. This response results in
a number of positive reponses such
as an increased ability to fight
disease, increased drought tolerance
and improved seed germination.
Development
Now for the first time the
benefits of plant health
products are available as a
standalone turf specific
product to boost turf health.
This offers exceptional tank
mix compatibility and
makes sound economic
sense.
Trials
Extensive field and lab trials have been carried out in the
development of this product. In germination trials use of
Vertmax Duo™ with QDT™ (Quick Dry Technology)
showed significantly faster germination and growth
compared to current products on the market.
Temperature stress testing has been carried out on perennial
ryegrass turf up to 42C with exceptional results as shown
opposite with turf exhibiting more rapid recovery and greater
root growth following application.
Trials
Field trials carried out on a
mixed Agrostis/Poa annua
green showed Vertmax™
Duo with QDT™ (Treatment
6) and Vertmax™ plus
Grenadier™ (Treatment 10)
outperformed the current
pigment based market
leaders. The control was
Treatment 14.
The combination of high
pigment loading, EPR and
QDT (Rapid Dry
Technology) gives superior
results to all tested products
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