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Insect detection by molecular diagnostics in stored products: Results from a survey in the agrifood sector
(Journal of Stored Products Research, 2025-03-09)Insect pests cause significant losses to the agrifood industry by infesting both raw materials and processed products, making effective pest detection a critical aspect of stored product management. ... -
Report on the establishment of the safe shelf life of certain ready-to-eat foods, sliced and prepacked in retail, in relation to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes
(Food Risk Assess Europe, 2024-07-23)The Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) asked the Scientific Advisory Committee on Food Safety for an opinion on the safe shelf life of Listeria monocytogenes in certain products (cheeses, cooked ... -
Assessing the efficacy and generational stability of commercial transgenic maize resistance against key stored-product insect pests
(Journal of Pest Science, 2025-03-04)Genetic resistance, particularly through transgenic Bt maize, has demonstrated high efficacy in pest control under field conditions. However, in storage conditions, maize is susceptible to different ... -
Relevant Indicators of Consciousness After Head-Only Electrical Stunning in Rabbits, Stunning Efficiency, and Risk Factors in Commercial Conditions
(Animals, 2025-02-18)This study evaluates the inter-observer repeatability of valid and feasible animal-based indicators (ABIs) for assessing the state of consciousness in rabbits subjected to head-only electrical stunning ... -
Proactive evaluation of a native European parasitoid, Anastatus bifasciatus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), for biological control of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae)
(Biological Control, 2025-02-23)Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) is an emerging paninvasive species native to Asia, that poses a significant threat to agriculture, urban, and natural areas worldwide. Invasive populations of ... -
Mid-season variable-rate algorithm for organic and mineral rice fertilization
(Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2025-03-03)Accurate calculation of nitrogen requirements is essential in rice fields utilizing both local manure and mineral fertilizers to mitigate nitrogen deficiencies and yield losses associated with reducing ... -
Experimental and simulated data for crop and grassland production and carbon-nitrogen fluxes
(Open Data Journal for Agricultural Research, 2024-12-30)Multi-year datasets from field experiments and simulations at five agricultural sites in the Northern Hemisphere were developed for three cropland sites in Ottawa (Canada), Grignon (France) and Delhi ... -
Visible near-infrared hyperspectral imaging as a tool to characterise chicken breasts with myopathies and their durability
(Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2025-02-26)The surgency of myopathies has posed challenges for the industry as well as researchers, making relevant the use of objective and non-destructive technologies to inspect and discriminate these disorders. ... -
Subcutaneous administration of an endocrine-mimetic, slow-release protein material reduces the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection
(Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2025-03-13)Slow-antigen release vaccination systems aim to replicate the prolonged antigen exposure occurring during natural viral infections, which usually last for days or weeks. We have developed a Zn-assisted, ... -
The Difficult Decision of Using Biopesticides: A Comparative Case-Study Analysis Concerning the Adoption of Biopesticides in the Mediterranean Region
(Agriculture, 2025-03-18)The adoption of biopesticides in Mediterranean agriculture is shaped by environmental, economic, and socio-cultural factors. This study explores the push and pull factors influencing farmers’ decisions ... -
NIR-HSI for the non-destructive monitoring of in-bag hazelnut oxidation
(Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2025-02-16)This study explores the application of Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging (NIR-HSI) as a non-destructive method for monitoring the oxidation of hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) stored under different ... -
Biodegradation of pre-treated Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) by Yarrowia lipolytica determined by oxidation and molecular weight reduction
(Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2025-02-27)Millions of metric tonnes of plastic waste are generated every year, with a minimal portion being recycled. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find effective and sustainable methods for plastic ... -
Characterizing the odor of New Zealand native plants using sensory analysis and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
(Journal of Food Science, 2025-02-14)There is growing interest by consumers worldwide for edible indigenous plants and wild foods. To highlight and enhance their unique sensory properties, comprehensive sensory characterization is essential ... -
Improvements in RNA and DNA nanopore sequencing allow for rapid genetic characterization of avian influenza
(Virus Evolution, 2025-02-18)Avian influenza virus (AIV) currently causes a panzootic with extensive mortality in wild birds, poultry, and wild mammals, thus posing a major threat to global health and underscoring the need for ... -
Physical and Sensory Properties of Vegan Organic Microalgae Pasta with High Protein and/or Fiber Content
(Applied Sciences, 2025-02-06)Market opportunities for microalgae pasta increase if an added health value can be declared. This work aimed to develop organic, vegan, protein- and/or fiber-rich microalgae pasta. Chlorella vulgaris ... -
Evaluation of an alkaline hydrolysis method under atmospheric pressure for Category 1 animal by-products
(EFSA Journal, 2025-02-19)A new alternative method for the processing of entire bodies or body parts of pet animals (Category 1 animal by-products (ABPs)) was assessed. The method consists of an alkaline hydrolysis process under ... -
Integrative multi-environmental genomic prediction in apple
(Horticulture Research, 2025-02-01)Genomic prediction for multiple environments can aid the selection of genotypes suited to specific soil and climate conditions. Methodological advances allow effective integration of phenotypic, genomic ... -
Consequences of global warming on apple orchards in the Mediterranean basin: Challenges of insect pest management
(Entomologia Generalis, 2025-02-26)Global warming is expected to have diverse effects on fruit orchards. However, predictions suggest that the consequences of extremely high temperatures, rainfall reduction and increased UV radiation ... -
Comparative Analysis of Feeding Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) with Trash Fish and a Compound Diet: Effects on the Growth Performance, Muscle Quality and Health Condition
(Animals, 2025-02-24)Two feeding strategies based on the use of trash fish (TF) and an artificial compound feed (ACF) were compared in terms of growth performance, feed efficiency, muscle quality and health status in ... -
Effect of Semen Collection in the Metabolite and Hormonal Content of Rabbit Seminal Plasma
(Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2025-01-30)Blood serum (BS) and seminal plasma (SP) share a plethora of compounds that might present an individual and/or temporal concentration variation. We aimed to determine whether BS and SP concentrations ...