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Visible-near infrared spectroscopy and near-infrared hyperspectral imaging for the detection of T-2 and HT-2 toxins in individual oat grains
(Food Control, 2025-08-26)Oat grains are increasingly consumed worldwide due to their health benefits, yet they are highly susceptible to contamination by Fusarium toxins, particularly T-2 and HT-2 toxins (T-2+HT-2). These toxins ... -
Rachis browning in grapes: temperature influence, ethylene and respiration rates, and evaluation techniques
(Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2026-03-02)Rachis browning is a key postharvest challenge affecting the visual quality and marketability of table grapes (Vitis vinifera L.), yet its physiological basis remains poorly understood, particularly ... -
Multivariate Chemometric analysis of chemical diversity in French winter and spring Lupinus albus L. varieties
(Food Research International, 2026-02-02)White lupin (Lupinus albus L.) is a nutrient-rich legume well-adapted to Mediterranean climates and tolerant of abiotic stress. Therefore, lupins represent a sustainable crop option with high potential ... -
Investigation of the role of the L‑DOPA pathway in the production of melanin in Monilinia spp. and its relationship with fungal development
(European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026-03-26)Monilinia spp., the causal agent of brown rot in stone fruits, relies on melanin biosynthesis for development, survival, and longevity. In this study, we identified for the first time the presence of ... -
Effects of co-inoculation of plant growth-promoting bacteria and Rhizoglomus clarum on growth, nutrition, and root microbiome of first-season maize
(Plant Soil, 2026-04-15)Aims Maize (Zea mays L.) is a crucial crop for global food security, and its sustainable management is essential. Inoculation with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) offers a promising strategy to ... -
Lupin-based high-protein extrudates: Physicochemical, nutritional and techno-functional properties
(Applied Food Research, 2026-04-05)Lupin is an underutilized legume with high protein content (30–40 %) and strong potential for sustainable cultivation, but its use in the food industry is limited by the presence of anti-nutritional ... -
Intercontinental comparisons of invasive spotted lanternfly egg mass densities and mortality patterns
(Ecosphere, 2026-04-20)Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White) (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), is an invasive species of planthopper native to China. Populations of this invasive insect have been detected in South Korea (2006), ... -
Fish welfare in a changing world: New developments and current challenges
(Journal of Fish Biology, 2026-04-21)The welfare of non-human animals is central to ethical discussions on animal use, with increasing attention to fish welfare across research, aquaria, aquaculture, and fisheries. This paper reviews current ... -
Integrative metagenomic and metabolomic profiling identifies faecal biomarkers of prolonged social stress in pigs
(Animal, 2026-04-08)Stressors significantly impact human and animal health, increasing the risk of physical and mental disorders, in part by affecting the gut-brain axis. Although a link between stress, alterations in gut ... -
Resultats dels assaigs de soja en primera data de sembra: Campanya 2025
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2026, 120, Febrer,, 2026-03-30) -
Effect of straw bedding on cattle behaviour at rest stops during commercial long-distance transportation
(Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 2026-03-25)Transport is a common and stressful practice for cattle, with longer trips potentially increasing negative effects. No studies have examined the impact of bedding on beef cattle behaviour at rest stations. ... -
Hesperidin and raffinose dietary supplementation enhances immune responses, antioxidant-related gene expression, hematological parameters, and growth performance in juvenile common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
(Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 2026-04-20)This study evaluated the individual and combined effects of two dietary immunomodulators, raffinose and hesperidin, on multiple physiological parameters in common carp (Cyprinus carpio), including growth ... -
Beyond nutrients: advancing nutritional Life Cycle Assessment towards food context and health effects
(The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2026-03-09) -
Harnessing gastrointestinal microbial co-association networks to predict feed efficiency and methane emissions across beef and dairy cattle
(Microbial Genomics, 2026-04-13)Enteric methane emissions from cattle pose a significant environmental concern and represent a substantial energy loss for the animal, necessitating the development of effective mitigation strategies. ... -
Plasma Functional Proteins and Peptides: A Sustainable Nutritional Alternative to Support Piglet Performance and Health
(Animals, 2026-04-19)Weaning is a stressful time for piglets and often leads to reduced feed intake, slower growth, and digestive issues such as post-weaning diarrhea (PWD). Traditionally, high levels of zinc oxide have ... -
No treballar el sòl, una pràctica bàsica en agricultura regenerativa
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2026, 121, Març,, 2026-03-30) -
La rincosporiosi de l'ordi: Biologia, epidemiologia i estratègies de control integrat
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2026, 121, Març,, 2026-03-30) -
Espècies millorants de primavera i d’estiu
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2026, 121, Març,, 2026-03-30)Sembrar cultius millorants a final d’hivern o a la primavera pot comportar grans avantatges en determinats aspectes com és la competència amb les herbes, la millora de la biodiversitat i la millora del ... -
RESOL: retorn dels nutrients al sòl durant la pastura
(Agrocultura, 2025, 99, Primavera, 16-18, 2025-03)Bona part dels nutrients que ingereix el bestiar boví en la pastura retornen al sòl en l’orina i les femtes. D’aquesta manera, la fertilització de la terra compta amb un paràmetre intrínsec relacionat ... -
Tolerància dels híbrids a la contaminació per micotoxines
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2026, 121, Març,, 2026-03-30)Entre algunes varietats de blat de moro existeixen diferències importants pel que fa al contingut en micotoxines al gra. Mentre que en cicles llargs és fonamental escollir híbrids tolerants a fumonisines; ...