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Long-Term Residual Infection as a Source of Bovine Tuberculosis Reemergence: A Phylogenetic and Epidemiological Investigation of Recurrent Outbreaks
(Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2025-11-07)Bovine tuberculosis (TB), primarily caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is a chronic infectious disease of cattle with significant public health and economic implications due to its zoonotic potential and ... -
A palindromic sequence on chromosome 4 of peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) is flanking a large deletion related to a Slow Ripening Phenotype
(Scientia Horticulturae, 2025-11-11)Maturity date (MD) represents one of the main goals of the peach breeding programs worldwide with the aim to extend the harvest calendar. A major QTL linked to the trait was previously identified in ... -
ResynPy: a software for selecting pairs of complementary inbred lines to resynthesize valuable heterozygous genotypes
(BMC Bioinformatics, 2025-10-28)Background Using cultivars based on a single, partly heterozygous, genotype is one of the bases of agriculture, frequently used in seed-propagated species such as vegetables and field crops (F1 hybrid ... -
The effects of temperature changes on Totoaba macdonaldi larval development, growth, and respiratory rates
(Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2025-10-22)Understanding the effects of environmental temperature on marine fish larvae is crucial for optimizing feeding regimes and promoting optimal development and growth from a zootechnical perspective in ... -
Biodiversity and spatial distribution of potentially ciguatera-causing dinoflagellates using DNA metabarcoding
(Marine Environmental Research, 2025-10-22)Ciguatera poisoning (CP) is a foodborne disease caused by eating seafood containing ciguatoxins from benthic dinoflagellates of the genus Gambierdiscus. Moreover, the related Fukuyoa, which often coexists ... -
Activity and behavior patterns of cattle, horses, and sheep grazing in mountainous areas using geolocation collars
(Journal of Animal Science, 2025-09-17)The sustainability of extensive livestock systems is compromised. It is necessary to enhance our understanding of the activity and grazing behavior of different livestock species (cows, horses, and ... -
Innovative vs. classical methods for drying heterotrophic Chlorella vulgaris: Impact on the nutritional properties, safety, sustainability and costs
(Algal Research, 2025-01-12)The microalgae Chlorella vulgaris is an interesting emerging food source, but to compete with other alternative protein sources, production costs must be reduced. The drying process plays a critical ... -
Proteomic characterisation and digestibility score of milk powders obtained through pulse spray drying and traditional spray drying
(Food and Bioprocess Technology, 2024-10-29)Powdered milk is a food ingredient valued for its long-term shelf life and space-saving qualities. However, the process of concentrating and drying milk, usually through spray drying, can lead to chemical ... -
The impact of global change on the intraguild predation among three predatory mites of Tetranychus urticae in citrus orchards
(Journal of Pest Science, 2025-09-17)The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, is a key pest of clementine mandarin orchards in the Mediterranean basin. Efective biological control, vital for managing T. urticae populations, involves ... -
Dynamics of Reinfection by Neobenedenia sp. (Monogenea, Capsalidae) in Almaco Jack, Seriola rivoliana, Kept in a Cultivation System
(Journal of Fish Diseases, 2025-02-21)Fish susceptibility to parasitic infection is a crucial issue in aquaculture, where the density of captive fish increases the intensity of parasitic infections. Monogeneans are a group of parasitic ... -
Plant Domestication Alters the Nutritional Content of Guttation Droplets with Multi-Trophic Consequences
(Journal of Chemical Ecology, 2025-04-30)Domestication often alters plant traits, leading to cascading effects on ecological interactions, particularly in tri-trophic relationships among plants, herbivores, and their natural enemies. While ... -
Development of a PCR-based method to discriminate between live and dead insect pests present in stored paddy rice
(Journal of Stored Products Research, 2025-11-04)Molecular diagnostics offer a significant advancement over conventional methods for detecting insects in stored grain. However, current approaches cannot discriminate between living and dead individuals, ... -
TILLCANN: a TILLING platform in Cannabis sativa for mutation discovery and crop improvement
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Monitoring of stored product insects and decision support systems at the post-harvest stages of durable agricultural commodities: a review
(Entomolgia Generalis, 2025-10-20)Cereals, pulses, dried fruits and other durable agricultural commodities are stored, usually for long periods, before being processed further for consumption. During storage they are frequently attacked ... -
Salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate activate key genes of plant-defense pathways conferring partial protection to Polystigma amygdalinum in a susceptible almond cultivar
(Journal of Plant Physiology, 2025-09-17)Red leaf blotch (RLB) of almond, caused by Polystigma amygdalinum, is an economically important foliar disease affecting almond crops. This study explored the hormonal responses of two almond cultivars, ... -
Research note: Individual variability in early-life play and social behaviors of broiler chicks
(Poultry Science, 2025-09-10)Play and social behaviors are important in behavioral development as they support neurodevelopment, social bonding, and skills development. The individual differences in performance of these behaviors ... -
“Real Meat, Real Care” – 71st International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST), August 2025, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
(Meat Science, 2025-09-30)The International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) is the leading international congress in the field of Meat Science and Technology, held annually. In 2025, the 71st Edition of the ... -
Resultats de les noves varietats de triticale
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2025, 115, Setembre,, 2025-09-29)Les varietats amb un millor comportament productiu al litoral de Girona tant en l’assaig tractat com sense tractar amb fungicida han estat VALEROSO, RGT COPLAC, RGT BELLOTAC i LG RELAMPAGO amb cinc anys ... -
Resultats de les noves varietats de blat tou d'hivern
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2025, 115, Setembre,, 2025-09-29)Les darreres campanyes s’han assajat les noves varietats comercials de blat tou d’hivern a l’interior de Girona, als secans frescals i als secans semifrescals. Tot i que en general les seves produccions ... -
Resultats de les noves varietats de pèsol proteaginós de primavera
(Butlletí Extensius.cat, 2025, 116, Octubre,, 2025-10-29)Als regadius de Lleida, els darrers vuit anys d’assajos, ASTRONAUTE, KAYANNE i MYTHIC han presentat una producció significativament més elevada que BAGOO, i amb quatre anys KAMELEON i GUINDA també s’han ...