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Single cell protein from methanotrophic bacteria as an alternative healthy and functional protein source in aquafeeds, a holistic approach in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) juveniles
(Aquaculture, 2023-07-05)Bacterial single cell protein (BSCP) obtained from methanotrophic bacteria was tested as an alternative protein source to fishmeal (FM) in compound diets for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) juveniles ... -
Supplementation of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) diets with spices as a functional strategy to control excess adiposity through lipid, cholesterol and bile acid metabolism, and to induce an immunomodulatory intestinal regulation
(Aquaculture, 2023-11-17)Reductions in fish oil content in aquafeeds can generate physiological and immunological disorders in farmed fish, associated to low dietary levels of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 ... -
Scientific Opinion on lumpy skin disease
(EFSA Journal, 2015-01-13)Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle characterised by severe losses, especially in naive animals. LSD is endemic in many African and Asian countries, and it is rapidly spreading throughout ... -
Lactic acid bacteria: reviewing the potential of a promising delivery live vector for biomedical purposes
(Microbial Cell Factories, 2015-09-16)Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have a long history of safe exploitation by humans, being used for centuries in food production and preservation and as probiotic agents to promote human health. Interestingly, ... -
Estimation of carcass composition and cut composition from computed tomography images of live growing pigs of different genotypes
(Animal, 2014-09-12)The aim of the present work was (1) to study the relationship between cross-sectional computed tomography (CT) images obtained in live growing pigs of different genotypes and dissection measurements and ... -
Enhancing energy bars with microalgae: A study on nutritional, physicochemical and sensory properties
(Journal of Functional Foods, 2023-09-07)Energy bars are popular meal supplements due to their convenience and high nutritional content. Microalgae, such as Spirulina and Chlorella Vulgaris, are appealing food ingredients containing high-quality ... -
Vaccination of poultry against highly pathogenic avian influenza – part 1. Available vaccines and vaccination strategies
(EFSA Journal, 2023-10-10)Several vaccines have been developed against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), mostly inactivated whole-virus vaccines for chickens. In the EU, one vaccine is authorised in chickens but is not ... -
Almond population genomics and non-additive GWAS reveal new insights into almond dissemination history and candidate genes for nut traits and blooming time
(Horticulture Research, 2023-09-25)Domestication drastically changed crop genomes, fixing alleles of interest and creating different genetic populations. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) are a powerful tool to detect these alleles ... -
Factors Limiting Shelf Life of a Tomato–Oil Homogenate (Salmorejo) Pasteurised via Conventional and Radiofrequency Continuous Heating and Packed in Polyethylene Bottles
(Foods, 2023-10-23)Salmorejo is a tomato–oil cold puree commercialized as a “fresh-like” product requiring mild pasteurisation and chill storage to reach a suitable shelf lifetime. The objective of this study was to study ... -
GenoDrawing: An Autoencoder Framework for Image Prediction from SNP Markers
(Plant Phenomics, 2023-11-03)Advancements in genome sequencing have facilitated whole genome characterization of numerous plant species, providing an abundance of genotypic data for genomic analysis. Genomic selection and neural ... -
Role of housing system and season on the carcass and meat quality traits of growing rabbits reared in Italian commercial farms
(World Rabbit Science, 2023-09-28)The aim of this study was to compare the carcass traits and meat quality of growing rabbits reared in four types of commercially available housing systems (i.e. bicellular cages, dual-purpose cages, ... -
The haplotype-resolved T2T reference genome highlights structural variation underlying agronomic traits of melon
(Horticulture Research, 2023-09-04)Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is an important vegetable crop that has an extensive history of cultivation. However, the genome of wild and semi-wild melon types that can be used for the analysis of agronomic ... -
Precise nutritional labelling of sliced packaged dry-cured ham using multi-energy X-ray absorptiometry
(Meat Science, 2023-06-21)New consumer demands have increased the need for improved food processing and new value-added products that meet the latest quality standards. Changes in eating habits may lead to a preference for lower ... -
High hydrostatic pressure enhances the formation of oleocanthal and oleacein in ‘Arbequina’ olive fruit
(Food Chemistry, 2023-10-30)During olive oil production, the activity of endogenous enzymes plays a crucial role in determining the oil’s phenolic composition. β-Glucosidase contributes to the formation of secoiridoids, while ... -
Physical and Chemical Properties of Limestone Quarry Technosols Used in the Restoration of Mediterranean Habitats
(Land, 2023-09-06)The lack of topsoil is frequently a limiting factor in limestone quarry restoration. This implies that new technosols for maintaining target habitats must be created using mining wastes as the main ... -
Rearing European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) Elvers in a Biofloc System
(Animals, 2023-10-17)European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers (initial body weight (BW) = 3 g) were raised in triplicate for 60 days in a biofloc system (BFT) at 21 °C. Data from the current first study evaluating this farming ... -
The potential of a combination of pungent spices as a novel supplement in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) diets to aid in the strategic use of fish oil in aquafeeds: a holistic perspective
(Frontiers in Immunology, 2023-09-25)This work studied the potential of a combination of pungent spices (capsicum, black pepper, ginger, and cinnamaldehyde) to be used as a supplement in diets of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata; 44.1 ± ... -
Experimental assessment of the effects of a Neotropical nocturnal piscivore on juvenile native and invasive fishes
(Neotropical Ichthyology, 2012-03-30)We experimentally examined the predator-prey relationships between juvenile spotted sorubim Pseudoplastystoma corruscans and young-of-the-year invasive and native fish species of the Paraná River basin, ... -
Spatial and temporal dynamics of suspended load at-a-cross-section: The lowermost Ebro River (Catalonia, Spain)
(Water Research, 2012-07)Suspended load dynamics were analyzed for the period 2007e2009 in a semi-meandering cross-section under different hydrological conditions. Samples were collected at four different points of the ... -
Nutritional Quality of Beef Produced in Chile from Different Production Systems
(Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 2012-01)In recent years, beef industry has improved production processes to ensure quality and certification for overseas meat markets. However, there is limited scientific information about the nutritional ...