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The impact of global change on the intraguild predation among three predatory mites of Tetranychus urticae in citrus orchards
(Journal of Pest Science, 2025-09-17)The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, is a key pest of clementine mandarin orchards in the Mediterranean basin. Efective biological control, vital for managing T. urticae populations, involves ... -
Dynamics of Reinfection by Neobenedenia sp. (Monogenea, Capsalidae) in Almaco Jack, Seriola rivoliana, Kept in a Cultivation System
(Journal of Fish Diseases, 2025-02-21)Fish susceptibility to parasitic infection is a crucial issue in aquaculture, where the density of captive fish increases the intensity of parasitic infections. Monogeneans are a group of parasitic ... -
Plant Domestication Alters the Nutritional Content of Guttation Droplets with Multi-Trophic Consequences
(Journal of Chemical Ecology, 2025-04-30)Domestication often alters plant traits, leading to cascading effects on ecological interactions, particularly in tri-trophic relationships among plants, herbivores, and their natural enemies. While ... -
Activity and behavior patterns of cattle, horses, and sheep grazing in mountainous areas using geolocation collars
(Journal of Animal Science, 2025-09-17)The sustainability of extensive livestock systems is compromised. It is necessary to enhance our understanding of the activity and grazing behavior of different livestock species (cows, horses, and ... -
Innovative vs. classical methods for drying heterotrophic Chlorella vulgaris: Impact on the nutritional properties, safety, sustainability and costs
(Algal Research, 2025-01-12)The microalgae Chlorella vulgaris is an interesting emerging food source, but to compete with other alternative protein sources, production costs must be reduced. The drying process plays a critical ... -
Proteomic characterisation and digestibility score of milk powders obtained through pulse spray drying and traditional spray drying
(Food and Bioprocess Technology, 2024-10-29)Powdered milk is a food ingredient valued for its long-term shelf life and space-saving qualities. However, the process of concentrating and drying milk, usually through spray drying, can lead to chemical ... -
TILLCANN: a TILLING platform in Cannabis sativa for mutation discovery and crop improvement
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Monitoring of stored product insects and decision support systems at the post-harvest stages of durable agricultural commodities: a review
(Entomolgia Generalis, 2025-10-20)Cereals, pulses, dried fruits and other durable agricultural commodities are stored, usually for long periods, before being processed further for consumption. During storage they are frequently attacked ... -
Salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate activate key genes of plant-defense pathways conferring partial protection to Polystigma amygdalinum in a susceptible almond cultivar
(Journal of Plant Physiology, 2025-09-17)Red leaf blotch (RLB) of almond, caused by Polystigma amygdalinum, is an economically important foliar disease affecting almond crops. This study explored the hormonal responses of two almond cultivars, ... -
Research note: Individual variability in early-life play and social behaviors of broiler chicks
(Poultry Science, 2025-09-10)Play and social behaviors are important in behavioral development as they support neurodevelopment, social bonding, and skills development. The individual differences in performance of these behaviors ... -
Development of a PCR-based method to discriminate between live and dead insect pests present in stored paddy rice
(Journal of Stored Products Research, 2025-11-04)Molecular diagnostics offer a significant advancement over conventional methods for detecting insects in stored grain. However, current approaches cannot discriminate between living and dead individuals, ... -
How local pig breed and processing methods affect consumer preferences for dry-cured ham
(Meat Science, 2025-10-01)Two dry-cured hams were produced using a local breed Krškopolje pig, trimmed/shaped either as ‘Kraški pršut’ (Ksingle bondK) or ‘Istrski pršut’ (Isingle bondK). Consumers (n = 118) were recruited to ... -
“Real Meat, Real Care” – 71st International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST), August 2025, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
(Meat Science, 2025-09-30)The International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) is the leading international congress in the field of Meat Science and Technology, held annually. In 2025, the 71st Edition of the ... -
Unveiling novel QTLs for nitrogen use efficiency in temperate Japonica rice
(BMC Plant Biology, 2025-10-29)Background Nitrogen (N) is essential for rice growth and has driven yield increases since the 1950s. However, excessive use of mineral N fertilizers has led to considerable environmental and economic ... -
Evaluation of the Dose of African Swine Fever Virus Required to Establish Infection in Pigs Following Oral Uptake
(Pathogens, 2025-01-27)African swine fever virus (ASFV) is known to be very stable within a protein-rich environment and indirect virus transmission can be mediated via oral uptake of different materials. However, experimental ... -
Porcine circovirus 3 subclinical infection in wild boar is not associated with systemic lesions
(European Journal of Wildlife Research, 2025-08-30)Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV3) is known to endemically circulate in domestic pigs, both in intensive and extensive settings. This virus occasionally causes reproductive and/or postnatal disease, although ... -
Protection and diagnostic interference induced by heat-inactivated, phage-inactivated and live vaccine prototypes against animal tuberculosis
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025-07-21)Introduction: Vaccination emerges as a promising cost-eective tool to reduce the impact and spread of animal tuberculosis, especially in regions where testand-slaughter eradication strategy is ... -
Bycatch in Cetaceans from the North-Western Mediterranean Sea: Retrospective Study of Lesions and Utility of Bycatch Criteria
(Veterinary Sciences, 2025-07-29)Bycatch (accidental capture in fisheries) is the most common cause of death of small delphinids worldwide. Determining bycatch to be the primary cause of death in a free-ranging stranded cetacean relies ... -
A lexicon obtained and validated by a data-driven approach for organic residues valorization in emerging and developing countries
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Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in broiler chicken livers: High prevalence and surface contamination, but low load in inner tissue
(Poultry Science, 2025-08-06)Thermophilic Campylobacter spp. are the main cause of gastrointestinal illness in humans through contaminated food. Poultry and poultry products are the main sources of Campylobacter infection. ...