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Enhancing lupin protein isolation: Modulation of extraction parameters to maximize protein and phytochemical recovery, and phytase treatment for improved functionality
(Food Bioscience, 2025-12-17)The growing demand for plant-based proteins has positioned lupin (Lupinus spp.) as a promising alternative to soy. However, bioactive phytochemicals in lupin seeds —although offering valorisation ... -
Optimizing genomic selection models for wheat breeding under contrasting water regimes in a mediterranean environment
(Plant Methods, 2025-12-05)Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a vital global crop, supplying 20% of the protein in the human diet. Improving its productivity and resilience, particularly under water-limited conditions, is a ... -
Context matters: German public perceptions of trophy hunting in sub-Saharan Africa
(Biological Conservation, 2025-12-25)Proposed bans on the import of hunting trophies from African countries to Europe continue to spark international political tensions and public debate. Despite heated debates in Germany, Europe's largest ... -
‘Divina’: A New Almond Cultivar Characterized by High Nutritional Value, Self-fertility, Late Blooming, and High Productivity
(HortScience, 2026-01-01)Divina is a new almond [Prunus dulcis (Mill) D.A. Webb] cultivar from the almond breeding program of Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroaliment aries (IRTA; Catalonia, Spain). This cultivar is ... -
Point-of-need visual test for the detection of γ-glutamyltransferase in calf serum
(The Veterinary Journal, 2026-01-09)Adequate colostrum intake is critical for the passive transfer of immunity in calves, and serum γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT; EC 2.3.2.2) is a potential indicator. However, conventional assays for its ... -
In Vitro Efficacy of Albendazole Against the Metacestode Parvitaenia cochlearii (Cestoda), a Parasite of the Pacific Fat Sleeper (Dormitator latifrons)
(Journal of Fish Diseases, 2025-11-06)Cestode infestations in cultured fish have resulted in significant economic problems associated with international trade. Pharmacological treatments containing albendazole (ABZ) represent a promising ... -
Unraveling key environmental drivers and microbial key players in the rhizosphere of mature golf course putting greens
(International Turfgrass Society Research Journal, 2025-05-21)Unraveling the role of environmental drivers and native microbial communities in sandy soils of golf course putting greens is imperative for more sustainable turf management practices. In this project, ... -
Examination of type material links Pyxidicula compressa with Nitzschia granulata but cannot establish whether they are conspecific
(Nova Hedwigia, 2025-05-07)It has recently been questioned whether Tryblionella compressa (Bailey) Poulin (formerly Pyxidicula compressa Bailey, then Nitzschia compressa (Bailey) Boyer) has been correctly interpreted. In the past, ... -
Brassinosteroids in Cucurbits: Modulators of Plant Growth Architecture and Stress Response
(International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025-07-26)Brassinosteroids (BRs) are steroid hormones that are essential for plant growth, development, and environmental adaptation. They control the division, elongation, and differentiation of various cell ... -
Rootstock genetic background in almond cultivation influences the composition of root-associated microbial communities and enrichment of taxa associated with plant defense and nutrient availability
(BMC Plant Biology, 2025-12-13)Beneficial root microorganisms play a crucial role in influencing key agronomic traits in rootstocks. However, little is known about the microbial communities naturally associated with almond rootstocks ... -
Bones, reproductive organs and carcass characteristics of entire, early and late immunocastrated male pigs
(Animal, 2025-11-21)Immunocastration has been introduced in pig production in order to combine the reduction of undesired characteristics of meat and improvement of animal welfare with achieving the highest possible ... -
Characterization and Valorization of the Microalgal Co-Product Spirugrass®: Protein Profile, Iron Speciation, and Potential Use as a Supplement for Honeybees
(Marine Drugs, 2025-11-18)Microalgae are used as dietary supplements for humans and animals, due to their excellent nutritional profile. This research aims to characterize Spirugrass®, a co-product obtained after the extraction ... -
The role of self-care in perceptions of satisfaction with life, organisational job satisfaction, and self-efficacy in zoo and aquarium professionals
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025-12-05)This research sheds light on how professionals with different roles in zoos and aquariums perceive individual and organisational job satisfaction, self-efficacy, and satisfaction with life, and which ... -
Targeted Editing and Phenotypic Profiling of CmOFP13 Mutants Reveal Its Role in Melon Fruit Morphogenesis
(Physiologia Plantarum, 2025-11-29)The melon fruit shape is a trait that influences storage as well as consumer preference. Fruit shape is known to be regulated by factors such as Ovate Family Proteins (OFPs), Tonneau Recruiting Motif ... -
Mycorrhizal inoculation and crop rotation as soil sustainable management strategies to reduce fertilizer use and water consumption in horticultural crops
(Applied Soil Ecology, 2025-12-16)Crop rotation enhances agroecosystem sustainability by reducing nutrient loss, improving soil fertility, and decreasing crop evapotranspiration. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation further ... -
Variable-Rate Nitrogen Application in Rainfed Barley: A Drought-Year Case Study
(Nitrogen, 2025-12-17)This study explores the potential of Precision Agriculture (PA) to optimize top-dressing nitrogen (N) fertilization in rainfed barley under drought conditions in Central Catalonia (Spain). Efficient N ... -
Comprehensive MSI-based protocols for the spatial lipidomics characterization of microscale organisms
(Microchemical Journal, 2025-08-17)Spatial omics technologies are essential for characterizing molecular disruptions induced by pathological conditions or environmental stressors while preserving the native spatial context of biomolecules. ... -
Mushroom stem-based diets elicit region-specific shifts in rainbow trout gut microbiota
(Scientific Reports, 2025-12-01)The intestinal microbiota of fish plays a crucial role in host condition and health, exhibiting region-specific functions influenced by dietary components. This study evaluated the effects of mushroom ... -
Spatial distribution of pollutants along the Galician coast: Insights from starfish bioindicators
(Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2025-11-25)Identifying suitable aquatic organisms for biomonitoring of marine waters is crucial for effective environmental management. In this study, for the first time in the region, starfish were used as ... -
Effect of alternative nectar sources and herbivore-induced plant volatiles on the fitness and attraction of Aphidoletes aphidimyz
(Journal of Pest Science, 2025-12-01)Enhancing natural enemy populations in agricultural systems by combining habitat manipulation and herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) offers a promising approach to conservation biological control. ...