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The Relationships between Damaging Behaviours and Health in Laying Hens
(MDPI, 2022)
Since the ban in January 2012 of conventional cages for egg production in the European Union (Council Directive 1999/74/EC), alternative systems such as floor, aviary, free-range, and organic systems have become increasingly ...
Challenging chemical and quality changes of supercritical Co-2 dried apple during long-term storage
(Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam, 2019)
The aim of this study was to analyze the stability of sensory properties and secondary metabolites in supercritical-CO2 (scCO(2)) dried 'Elstar' apple cuts/snacks during twelve months of storage at 'room' temperature. ...
Fine-grain beta diversity of Palaearctic grassland vegetation
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2021)
Which environmental factors influence fine-grain beta diversity of vegetation and do they vary among taxonomic groups?. Location: Palaearctic biogeographic realm. Methods: We extracted 4,654 nested-plot series with at least ...
Leaf Soluble Sugars and Free Amino Acids as Important Components of Abscisic Acid-Mediated Drought Response in Tomato
(MDPI, BASEL, 2020)
Water deficit has a global impact on plant growth and crop yield. Climate changes are going to increase the intensity, duration and frequency of severe droughts, particularly in southern and south-eastern Europe, elevating ...
Physicochemical, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Electrospun Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) Films Containing a Solid Dispersion of Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) Extract
(MDPI, BASEL, 2019)
In this study, novel active films made of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) containing a solid dispersion of sage extract (SE) were developed by means of the electrospinning technique and subsequent annealing treatment. ...
Complete Genome of the Xanthomonas euvesicatoria Specific Bacteriophage K Phi 1, Its Survival and Potential in Control of Pepper Bacterial Spot
(Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne, 2018)
Xanthomonas euvesicatoria phage K Phi 1, a member of Myoviridae family, was isolated from the rhizosphere of pepper plants showing symptoms of bacterial spot. The phage strain expressed antibacterial activity to all X. ...
Effects of agaricus bisporus mushroom extract on honey bees infected with nosema ceranae
(MDPI, 2021)
Agaricus bisporus water crude extract was tested on honey bees for the first time. The first part of the cage experiment was set for selecting one concentration of the A. bisporus extract. Concentration of 200 µg/g was ...
Phenolic Profiles of Leaves, Grapes and Wine of Grapevine Variety Vranac (Vitis vinifera L.) from Montenegro
(MDPI, BASEL, 2020)
Vranac, an old autochthonous red grapevine variety of Montenegro, was first mentioned in a historical document published in the 15th century. As currently the study of indigenous varieties is of particular importance, the ...
Influence of rootstocks on the chemical composition of the fruits of plum cultivars
(Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, San Diego, 2020)
This paper presents the chemical composition of the fruits of three European plum cultivars ('Cacanska Rana', 'Cacanska Lepotica', and 'Cacanska Najbolja') grafted on four rootstocks (Myrobalan, 'Pixy', Fereley', and 'St ...
Comparison of Sugar Profile between Leaves and Fruits of Blueberry and Strawberry Cultivars Grown in Organic and Integrated Production System
(MDPI, BASEL, 2019)
The objective of this study was to determine and compare the sugar profile, distribution in fruits and leaves and sink-source relationship in three strawberry ('Favette', 'Alba' and 'Clery') and three blueberry cultivars ...