ARTICLES CIENTÍFICS: Recent submissions
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Modeling and predicting water consumption in fattening pigs using autoregressive moving average with external parameters
(Scientific Reports, 2026-02-20)The effective monitoring of water consumption patterns is crucial to enhance health and welfare in pig production. Understanding its dynamics and influencing factors may support early detection of welfare ... -
Native microorganisms as natural enhancers in craft beer and wine production
(Frontiers in Microbiology, 2026-03-10)The use of native microorganisms in craft beer and wine production represents a transformative approach that significantly enhances quality, sensorial complexity, and authenticity of the beverages. ... -
Partial replacement of fish meal with Chlorella meal improved flesh quality without compromising growth and health condition in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
(Aquaculture Reports, 2026-03-21)Chlorella meal (CM) was evaluated in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) as an alternative protein source to fish meal (FM). For this purpose, six isoproteic (50% crude protein, CP), isolipidic (9% ... -
Environmental and economic impact of a vegan versus traditional mediterranean diet: OMNIVEG study
(European Journal of Nutrition, 2026-03-17)Background Shifting dietary patterns toward more sustainable dietary practices is essential for addressing both chronic disease risk and environmental degradation. While the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) ... -
Soil management in organic rainfed vineyards in the Penedès region (Catalonia, NE Spain) with cover crops and mulches. Effects on weed flora and vine vigor
(Frontiers in Agronomy, 2026-03-02)In Mediterranean organic vineyards, repeated mechanical tillage is the standard strategy for weed control, but it contributes to soil degradation, fuel consumption, and carbon emissions. This study ... -
Association of Planetary Health Diet Indices with Diet Composition, Nutritional Quality and Environmental Impacts in Italian Adults
(Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, 2025-12-30)BACKGROUND AND AIMS Sustainable diets are increasingly recognized as a key strategy to promote human health while reducing environmental impacts. The Planetary Health Diet (PHD) provides a global ... -
Macrolide resistance determinants and their associations in streptococci from selected livestock and wildlife species from Catalonia, Northeast Spain
(Microbiology Spectrum, 2026-03-16)The increasing macrolide resistance in Streptococcus spp. causing human and animal infections in the last decades is a concern for global health. The objectives of this study were to analyze the macrolide ... -
High Hydrostatic Pressure-Assisted Extraction Enhances Protein Recovery and Techno-Functional Properties of Brewer’s Spent Grain Protein Isolate
(Food and Bioprocess Technology, 2026-03-07)Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is a major by-product of brewing industries and a potential protein source for valorisation. Conventional protein extraction methods often yield low protein recovery and poor ... -
Development of a Protoplast-Mediated TransformationSystem for Monilinia fructicola: A Tool for FunctionalGenomics
(Plant Pathology, 2025-11-28)Monilinia fructicola is a major causal agent of brown rot in stone fruit and is recognised as the most aggressive species within thegenus Monilinia. Despite its economic impact, the molecular basis of ... -
The use of Diathermic Syncope® for stunning cattle
(EFSA Journal, 2026-02-26)The EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the use of Diathermic Syncope® (DTS) for stunning cattle. A dossier was provided by the applicant as the ... -
Soil Management Effects on Grapevine Water Uptake Depth in a Mediterranean Vineyard
(European Journal of Soil Science, 2026-03-09)In Mediterranean vineyards, soils are often managed with tillage or herbicides to limit weed growth and competition for resources. However, with rising concerns about water scarcity and climate change, ... -
Characterization of a Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae aerosol infection model in pigs
(2024-11-04)The purpose of the present study was to develop and characterize an experimental aerosol model for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyopneumoniae) infection and respiratory disease in pigs. The experiment ... -
Immunomodulatory activities of bovine host defense peptides (HDPs): context-dependent roles in inflammation and immune priming
(BMC Veterinary Research, 2026-01-14)Background Maintaining immune homeostasis is essential for livestock health and productivity, particularly in the face of infection or stress. Host defense peptides (HDPs), including β-defensins and ... -
Wild birds drive the introduction, maintenance, and spread of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses in Spain, 2021–2022
(Virus Evolution, 2026-01-30)The 2021–2022 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) epizootic was the worst ever recorded in Europe in general and in Spain in particular. Between December 2021 and November 2022, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b ... -
Insectary Plant Species Preferences of Predators and Parasitoid Families in a Mediterranean Horticultural Agroecosystem
(Journal of Applied Entomology, 2026-03-05)The use of insectary plants to provide alternative food and shelter resources for enhancing natural enemy activity has been established as a common practice in IPM. Candidate flowering plant species ... -
A review on the genus Draeculacephala with a focus on Draeculacephala robinsoni
(EFSA Supporting Publications, 2026-03-03)The recent introduction in Europe of Draeculacephala robinsoni Hamilton (1967), an alien sharpshooter species vector of Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) and originally native to North America, poses an additional ... -
Innovative plant-based drinks produced by pulse spray drying: An approach on physicochemical properties and microbial assessment
(Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 2026-02-23)The growing demand for sustainable and nutritious dairy alternatives has driven interest in plant-based beverages, particularly in powdered formats that enhance shelf life and transportability. This ... -
SET-M33 peptide as a selective in vitro antimicrobial agent against the porcine respiratory pathogen Glaesserella parasuis
(Microbiology Spectrum, 2026-02-18)As we face the threat from bacterial pathogens that are resistant to many conventional antibiotics, many current research efforts focus on expanding our arsenal of antimicrobial compounds. However, ... -
A machine learning framework for California vineyard water status monitoring using sUAS Imagery and short-term meteorological data
(Irrigation Science, 2026-03-14)Efficient irrigation management is essential for sustainable crop production under increasing temperatures and tightening water supplies. In vineyards, water status significantly influences vine growth, ... -
Exploratory Study of the Correlation Between the Vegetative Growth of Olive Trees (Olea europaea L.), the Quality Characteristics of Olive Oil and Sensory Properties in Algerian and European Cultivars
(Agronomy, 2026-03-13)Olive tree cultivation occupies a central place in Algerian agriculture and is of considerable economic and cultural importance. Several production factors strongly influence the quality of olive oil. ...