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La realitat climàtica i agrícola en el segle XXI en el Mediterrani de la península Ibèrica
(Quaderns Agraris, 2025)El canvi climàtic, que ja és una realitat climàtica, constitueix un gran desafiament per a la producció agroalimentària a Espanya i Catalunya, especialment a l’àrea mediterrània. Tot i notables avenços ... -
Guidance document on the submission of data for the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of substances for the removal of microbial surface contamination of foods of animal origin intended for human consumption
(EFSA Journal, 2026-01-21)EFSA developed an updated guidance document on the submission of data for the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of decontaminating substances for the removal of microbial surface contamination of ... -
Linking anatomy and physiology of almond to irrigation strategies: Towards standardized thresholds and decision-support tools for water-limited environments
(Elsevier, 2026-01-20)Almond (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb) is one of the most important nut crops cultivated in arid and semi-arid regions, where water availability is a key factor determining yield and nut quality. Its ... -
Detection of mollicutes in maize plants and its insect vector, Dalbulus maidis, in Paraguay
(Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 2026-01-21)Corn diseases caused by mollicutes have been present in Paraguay since 1990, but recent epidemics have brought attention to farmers and scientists. Local information about mollicutes incidence in maize ... -
Widespread presence of potato virus Y in the main potato-producing region of Paraguay
(Journal of Plant Pathology, 2025-09-08)Potato virus Y (PVY) is one of the most significant potato pathogens worldwide. However, its incidence and distribution in Paraguay remained unknown since its initial detection in the 1990s. This study ... -
Partial replacement of soybean meal with fermented corn husk enhances growth, digestive enzymes, immune response, and growth-, immune-, and antioxidant-related gene expression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in biofloc system
(Aquaculture, 2025-08-06)This study investigated the effects of dietary fermented corn husk (FCH) on growth performance, digestive enzyme activities, immune responses, and gene expression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). ... -
Performance assessment of a predictive microbiology framework for Listeria monocytogenes growth in dry-cured fish
(Food Control, 2026-01-09)The consumption of processed seafood in the European Union has significantly grown, raising food safety concerns, especially for ready to eat products that are consumed without cooking. This growing ... -
Rapid Analysis of Pacific Ciguatoxins in Fish Extracts with a Lateral Flow Assay
(Analytical Chemistry, 2026-01-09)The increasing spread of toxin-producing Gambierdiscus dinoflagellates has led to cases of ciguatera poisoning in previously nonendemic regions. Ciguatoxins (CTXs) are potent, heat-stable compounds ... -
A bee biodiversity hotspot in the Algars River (NE Iberian Peninsula): species checklist and new faunistic records
(Butlletí de la Institució Catalana d'Història Natural, 2025-12-31)Riparian ecosystems have received little attention from apidologists, but their study is essential to know the diversity and conservation status of bees as well as to evaluate and properly conserve the ... -
Blood lipidome profiling reveals potential biomarkers linked to health and carcass quality traits in pigs
(Genetics Selection Evolution, 2026-01-30)Background The modulation, activation, and differentiation of several immune cells is highly dependent on lipid metabolism. The objective of this study was to analyse the genetic determinism of the ... -
Microbiological safety of ungulates meat intended to be frozen and defrosting of frozen ungulates meat
(EFSA Journal, 2026-01-27)Based on the need for a scientific basis for existing requirements in EU legislation on freezing of meat or for its possible amendment, the opinion compares microbial growth of relevant pathogenic, ... -
Feasibility of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Fry Rearing in Biofloc System: Effect of Total Suspended Solid Levels on Zootechnical Performance, Intestinal Condition and Antioxidant Enzyme Activity
(Animals, 2026-02-01)This study evaluated the effects of different total suspended solid (SST) levels (0, 250 and 350 mg L−1) on the productive performance, intestinal condition and antioxidant enzyme activity of rainbow ... -
Soil fungal network complexity and functional roles differ between black truffle plantations and forests
(Soil, 2026-01-09)Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vittad.), a valued edible fungus, has been thoroughly studied for its ability to modify soil conditions and influence microbial communities in its environment as it ... -
Screening Almond Cultivars for Water Stress Tolerance Using Multiple Diagnostic Parameters
(Agronomy, 2026-02-20)Climate change influences the agronomic behaviour of fruit trees. It is necessary to determine which cultivars adapt best to conditions in which water supplies are becoming increasingly scarce. This ... -
The association of environmentally sustainable healthy dietary patterns and risk of neurological and psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 28 cohorts
(Nutritional Psychiatry, 2026-02-13)Purpose The current burden of neurological and psychiatric disorders is a major issue in public health. We aimed to explore how adherence to healthy diets with low environmental impact (HDLE)—Mediterranean, ... -
Incorporating Genomic and Transcriptomic Effects in Joint Linear and Non-Linear Structural Models for Predicting Complex Traits in Pigs
(Animal, 2026-01-20)Phenotypes in livestock are shaped by genetic variation as well as downstream regulatory mechanisms, making the prediction of complex traits a key challenge for animal breeding. Transcriptomic data ... -
Fruit respiration: putting alternative pathways into perspective
(New Phytologist, 2026-02-10)Over the past century, research has significantly advanced our understanding of fruit respiration, from (eco)physiological processes to molecular mechanisms. This review focuses on the functional relevance ... -
Digital Twin Irrigation Strategies to Mitigate Drought Effects in Processing Tomatoes
(Horticulturae, 2025-12-26)The increasing frequency and intensity of droughts, a direct consequence of climate change, represent one of the main threats to agriculture, especially for crops with a high water demand such as the ... -
Caprine and bovine cheese whey valorization: high-pressure processing for α-lactalbumin fractionation from whey concentrates
(International Dairy Journal, 2026-01-14)High-pressure processing was applied (HPP) on bovine (sweet and acidified) and caprine (acidified) cheese whey concentrated (CWC) by membranes, to obtain α-lactalbumin (α-La) enriched fractions. HPP ... -
Fermentation technologies to produce and improve alternative protein sources
(Foods, 2025-12-31)The growing global population, along with evolving dietary trends and increasing concerns about health and the environment, underscores the urgent need to transform current food systems to minimize their ...