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Impact of Crop Load on Fruit Size, Color and Return Bloom of ‘Honeycrisp’ Apple across Four US Locations
(HortScience, 2025-12-04)Effective crop load management programs are critical to maximize apple orchard profitability. A series of coordinated experiments were conducted at four locations in the United States (Michigan, North ... -
Moderate electric field-assisted alkaline solubilization of lupin protein
(LWT - Food Science and Technology, 2025-12-30)The nutritional quality of lupin is often limited by the presence of anti-nutritional factors (ANF), such as saponins and alkaloids, as well as anti-technological factors (ATF), including fat and ... -
Global synthesis of apple pollination research highlights general pollen limitation and positive contributions of wild bees compared to honeybees
(Journal of Applied Ecology, 2025-08-26)1. Apple is one of the most important pollinator-dependent fruit crops worldwide. To secure high-quality yields, it is crucial to know which, and to what extent, pollinating insects contribute to its ... -
Predicting global establishment for biological control: Climatic suitability of three promising larval parasitoids against the invasive tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta
(CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 2025-12-17)Background: The invasive tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), poses a significant threat toglobal tomato production, and the limitations of chemical control necessitate ... -
Carcass quality and performance of Duroc × Iberian pigs fed a dried olive pulp diet during the growing phase
(Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 2025-12-29)Aim of study: To study the effect of feeding dried olive pulp (DOP) based diets during the growing period on carcass and meat quality traits of Duroc × Iberian pigs at slaughter weight, under different ... -
Development of new powdered smoothies agglomerated with polyphenol extracts
(Anales de Veterinaria de Murcia, 2025-12-18)Consuming fruits and vegetables through smoothies can contribute to improving current dietary imbalances in the population. Fruit and vegetables have high nutritional value, although they are not stable ... -
Assigning taxonomy and traits to DNA sequences of river diatoms in a region with limited taxonomic knowledge using the updated and annotated reference library Diat.barcode
(International Journal of Limnology, 2025-11-25)We present a new version of a barcoding reference library dedicated to diatoms, Diat.barcode v12, with newly published sequences, annotated with ecological, and biological traits (size class, life forms, ... -
Targeting frustration: a review on reducing abnormal behaviors in broiler breeders via environmental enrichment
(Frontiers in Ethology, 2026-01-02)Broiler breeders are an essential component of broiler production, yet their welfare is compromised due to current management practices like feed restriction and housing conditions. These practices can ... -
Cardiac activity cessation during slaughtering combinations in farmed European seabass
(Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 2025-12-26)Ensuring fish welfare during stunning and slaughter is essential, as these procedures represent critical points in the production cycle that can significantly impact animal welfare. Cardiac activity ... -
An Apple Fruit Set Prediction Model From Distributions of Fruitlet Mass Accurately Estimates Abscission in Four Disparate Regions of the United States
(HortScience, 2025-10-06)Crop load management of apple is one of the most important management practices for ensuring consistent annual yields of high-quality fruit. A previously developed fruit set prediction model, coined the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ...