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Control of Blue Mold of Apples by Preharvest Application of Candida sake Grown in Media with Different Water Activity
(Phytopathology, 1998-05-29)Unmodified and low water activity (aw)-tolerant cells of Candida sake CPA-1 applied before harvest were compared for ability to control blue mold of apples (‘Golden Delicious’) caused by Penicillium ... -
Optimising Root and Grain Yield Through Variety Selection in Winter Wheat Across a European Climate Gradient
(European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS), 2025-02-24)Ensuring food security through sustainable practices while reducing greenhouse gas emissions are key challenges in modern agriculture. Utilising genetic variability within a crop species to identify ... -
Analysis of Ciguatoxins in Fish with a Single-Step Sandwich Immunoassay
(Harmful Algae, 2025-04-28)Ciguatoxins (CTXs) are the primary cause of ciguatera poisoning (CP), one of the most prevalent non-bacterial seafood-borne illnesses worldwide. With no cure available beyond palliative treatments to ... -
Laboratory evidence on the vector competence of European field-captured Culex theileri for circulating West Nile virus lineages 1 and 2
(Parasites and Vectors, 2025-04-05)Background Culex theileri (Theobald, 1903) is distributed in Afrotropical, Paleartic, and Oriental regions. It is a mainly mammophilic foodwater mosquito that is involved in the transmission of West ... -
Population genomics and molecular epidemiology of wheat powdery mildew in Europe
(Plos Biology, 2025-05-02)Agricultural diseases are a major threat to sustainable food production. Yet, for many pathogens we know exceptionally little about their epidemiological and population dynamics, and this knowledge gap ... -
Compositional analysis of alternative protein blends using near and mid-infrared spectroscopy coupled with conventional and machine learning algorithms☆
(Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2025-03-25)The non-invasive real-time analysis of the composition of alternative, plant-based protein sources is important to control high moisture extrusion processes and ensure the quality and texture of the ... -
Comprehensive proteomic profling of Cucumber mosaic virus infection: identifying key proteins and pathways involved in resistance and susceptibility in melon
(BMC Plant Biology, 2025-04-05)Background: Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is the model species of the Cucurbitaceae family and an important crop. However, its yield is primarily afected by viruses. Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is particularly ... -
Molecular Epidemiology of Travel-Associated and Locally Acquired Dengue Virus Infections in Catalonia, Spain, 2019
(Viruses, 2025-04-26)Dengue virus (DENV) is the most important arbovirus worldwide. In 2019, a significant increase in dengue cases was reported worldwide, resulting in a peak of imported cases in some European countries ... -
Taxonomic review of Tryblionella with special reference to the Apiculatae group—New characters of genus Tryblionella sensu stricto (Bacillariaceae)
(Journal of Phycology, 2025-03-18)Tryblionella (Bacillariaceae) was described by Smith in 1853, and for many years, the diagnosis of this genus was questionable. Recent molecular analysis based on the rbcL gene marker suggests that ... -
Evaluating the Role of Nutrient Competition in Debaryomyces hansenii Biocontrol Activity Against Spoilage Molds in the Meat Industry
(Journal of Fungi, 2025-03-22)The rejection of chemical preservatives reflects the growing demand for natural and safe products. This concern has spurred scientific interest in yeasts as biocontrol agents, given their antagonistic ... -
First record of Gonipterus platensis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and its egg parasitoid Anaphes nitens (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) in Paraguay
(Journal of Integrated Pest Management, 2025-04-25)Gonipterus platensis Marelli (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) has been detected for the first time in the Caazapá Department, Paraguay. This species is closely related to the eucalyptus snout beetle, which ... -
Optimizing Hydrogen Production Through Efficient Organic Matter Oxidation Performed by Microbial Electrolysis Cells
(Processes, 2025-04-18)Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) represent a pioneering technology for sustainable hydrogen production by leveraging bioelectrochemical processes. This study investigates the performance of a ... -
Diversity and Ecology of Fungi from Underexplored and Extreme Environments
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Fecal metabolomics to understand intestinal dysfunction in male dairy beef calves at arrival to the rearing farm
(Scientific Reports, 2025-02-26)Fecal biomarkers are becoming an important analytical tool since feces are in direct contact with the inflamed intestine and site for the gut microbiome. The objective of this study was the identification ... -
Rootstock effect on horticultural performance and fruit quality is not uniform across five commercial apple cultivars in western New York
(Frontiers Media, 2025-03-10)Introduction: The interactive effect of different apple scions with commonly used rootstocks could result in growers selecting an inferior option for tree survival, yield, and fruit quality. Methods: ... -
Histological and molecular characterization of the digestive system of early weaned juveniles of Arapaima sp. reared in a recirculating aquaculture system
(PLOS One, 2025-05-14)Arapaima spp., the world’s largest scaled freshwater fish, native to the Amazon and Essequibo river basins, are valued in aquaculture for their rapid growth and ornamental appeal. However, reliance on ... -
Toxicity and toxin profile of La Réunion (Indian Ocean) fish containing CTX-like compounds
(Harmful Algae, 2025-05-05)Several outbreaks of ciguatera poisoning have been recorded in La Réunion (SW Indian Ocean) since 1986. Toxicities and toxin profiles of fish from the Indian Ocean are poorly documented. In this work, ... -
Determining toxins and harmful contaminants in starfish for future application as organic fertilizer and animal feed
(Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2025-05-07)Starfish play a crucial role as extraordinary predators in marine ecosystems. They often prey on bivalves, which serve as primary economic resources in certain regions, making their management a top ... -
Effects of soil nutrient enrichment on trophic interactions between herbivorous insects and foliage spiders in Patagonian forests
(Oecologia, 2025-04-14)The addition of nutrients to soil can induce changes through “bottom-up” effects in soil–plant–animal interactions, impacting higher levels in food chains. Changes in foliar nutrient content may influence ... -
Spermatogenesis advancement in pre-pubertal meagre Argyrosomus regius treated with recombinant gonadotropins
(Scientific Reports, 2025-04-29)Τhe effects of recombinant meagre follicle stimulating hormone (rFsh) and luteinizing hormone (rLh) were evaluated on testicular maturation in pre-pubertal meagre Argyrosomus regius, an upcoming aquaculture ...