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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 ... -
Characterizing the flavor of New Zealand native plants using consumer-derived attributes and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
(Journal of Food Science, 2026-03-09)Understanding the flavor properties of Aotearoa-New Zealand native plants is essential for their successful incorporation into foods and beverages. This study characterized the flavor of six edible plant ... -
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. ... -
Hemispherical imaging of canopy light interception: A ceptometer alternative for precision irrigation in orchards and vineyards
(Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2025-11-24)The amounts of solar radiation absorbed or intercepted by canopies are key parameters for determining gas exchange rates and for estimating water requirements and yield potential in precision agriculture. ... -
Multi-parental cross design-based QTL mapping approach elucidates fruit firmness and softening genetic control in European pears (Pyrus communis)
(Journal of Experimental Botany, 2025-06-10)Fruit firmness and softening rate are two key quality parameters defined by the enzymatic disassembly of the polysaccharide architecture of the primary cell wall and middle lamella. Technological control ... -
Long-term effects of rootstock and tree density on the economic profitability of ‘Delicious’ apple orchards in the Northeastern U.S
(Frontiers, 2026-03-03)Establishing an apple orchard involves a strategic combination of biological and structural decisions. Factors such as variety, rootstock, tree spacing, training system, and local environmental and ... -
Comparing Apple Orchard Performance, Fruit Quality, and Summer Hedging Between Bi-Axis and Single-Axis Tall Spindle Training Systems in Western New York
(HortScience, 2026-03-05)Increasing orchard planting density has helped improve grower profits and yields but establishment costs can be high due to a large number of trees. Instead of growing trees with a single leader, ... -
Prevalence and risk analysis of human geohelminths in rural communities of Ilalo, Ecuador
(Parasitologia, 2026-02-02)Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) represent the most prevalent helminth infections worldwide and are closely associated with inadequate sanitation and poverty. During 2020 and 2021, a significant ... -
Using low-cost water presence-absence sensors to assess the regime of headwater streams relevant to the development of aquatic life in the Canary Islands
(Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology, 2026-03-07)The streams of the Canary Islands are highly vulnerable habitats with the potential to harbour a rich biodiversity, including endemic and endangered species. However, they remain poorly studied because ... -
Impact of climate change mitigation strategies in rice farming on agroecosystem multifunctionality
(Journal of Applied Ecology, 2026-02-23)1. Rice agroecosystems are important contributors to climate change through methane (CH4) emissions, while also representing biodiversity hotspots and providing agroecosystem services (ES). Non-continuous ... -
Monitoring and surveillance data for chemical risk assessment needs in EFSA: exploring available sources
(EFSA Supporting Publications, 2026-02-10)The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) commissioned the project ‘Monitoring and surveillance data for future chemical risk assessment needs in EFSA: Exploring new opportunities’ to anticipate emerging ... -
Towards responsible seafood consumption choices: A review of communication tools on health, environmental, and social dimensions
(Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2025-09-09)Background Consumers face increasing complexity when making responsible seafood choices, as they must consider intersecting health, environmental, and social dimensions. Policymakers and stakeholders ... -
Update of the list of QPS-recommended biological agents intentionally added to food or feeds as notified to EFSA
(EFSA Journal, 2026-01-22)The qualified presumption of safety (QPS) process was developed to provide a harmonised safety assessment approach to support EFSA Scientific Panels and Units. The QPS approach assesses the taxonomic ... -
Most common housing systems and practices of keeping turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) in the EU
(EFSA Supporting Publications, 2026-02-03)This Technical Report addresses a mandate from the European Commission according to Article 31 of Regulation (European Commission) No 178/2002, which requests a review of the most common husbandry systems ... -
Computed Tomographic Study in 73 Pet Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Evaluation of the Correlation Between Dental and Thoracic Pathology
(Animals, 2026-01-22)Background: Dental and respiratory diseases are common in companion rabbits. While upper respiratory tract disorders have been described in association with dental pathology, the possible correlation ... -
Welfare assessment of turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm
(EFSA Journal, 2026-02-03)This Scientific Opinion assesses the welfare of turkeys of all ages (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm in relation to the type and condition of the litter, type and availability of enrichment ... -
Integrated monitoring of Lobesia botrana using LED traps and allelochemicals in pheromone-disrupted vineyards
(Entomologia Generalis, 2025-10-20)Sex pheromone-based mating disruption (MD) is used to manage the European grapevine moth (EGVM), Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in vineyards of Europe and South America. Monitoring of EGVM ... -
The L108I polymorphism in mouse prion protein drives spontaneous disease and enhances transmission of atypical and classical prion strains
(Brain Pathology, 2026-02-09)Prion diseases are fatal neurodegenerative disorders that can be idiopathic, associated with genetic mutations, or acquired by infection with misfolded prion protein. We developed two complementary ... -
Pathogenicity assessment of Spanish West Nile virus isolates of lineages 1 and 2 in a Swiss mouse model
(Veterinary Microbiology, 2026-01-22)West Nile virus (WNV) is one of the most widespread emerging arboviruses in the world. Recently, Europe has undergone a significant increase in WNV incidence and geographic extension, with two genetic ... -
Detección y caracterización molecular de Anaplasma marginale en ADN de muestras de sangre de bovinos provenientes de Paraguay
(Revista investigaciones y estudios – UNA, 2025-12-22)Anaplasma marginale es una bacteria intraeritrocitaria responsable de la enfermedad conocida como anaplasmosis bovina, la misma tiene un gran impacto en la producción ganadera en regiones tropicales y ...