Agricultura
Agricultura
Isolation, Identification, and Fermentation Optimization of Phytase-Producing Bacteria and Their Effects on Soybean Seedlings
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Abstract Phosphorus in soil mostly exists in complex compounds such as phytic acid, which reduces the effectiveness of phosphorus and limits agricultural production. Phytase has...
Quinoline: A Novel Solution for Next-Generation Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizers
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Abstract Quinoline is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle compound widely used in the medical industry for its pharmacological properties, such as its antimalarial, antimicrobial,...
Biosynthesis of Bacteriochlorophylls and Bacteriochlorophyllides in Escherichia coli
17/12/2024 -
ABSTRACTPhotosynthesis, the most important biological process on Earth, converts light energy into chemical energy with essential pigments like chlorophylls and bacteriochlorophylls. The ability to...
High‐sensitivity real‐time monitoring of pH and respiration activity unveils metabolic dynamics in shake flask cultures
13/12/2024 -
Erlenmeyer shake flasks are widely used during the first steps of bioprocess development. Despite their broad application in academia and industry, shake flasks usually lack standardized and...
Biodiesel Production from Waste Oil Through Efficient Enzymatic Synthesis Using Yarrowia lipolytica Lipase 2 in the Presence of Glucose, β-Cyclodextrin, or G50
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Abstract In this study, the liquid lipase Yarrowia lipolytica lipase 2 (YLLip2) expressed by Pichia pastoris GS115 was used to produce biodiesel from waste oil....
Polyhydroxybutyrate Synthesis by the Halophilic Bacterium, Halomonas boliviensis, in Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Hydrolysate
06/12/2024 -
ABSTRACTPolyhydroxyalkanoates are biodegradable, natural polyesters with the potential to replace petroleum‐based plastics. However, high production costs limit their competitiveness. This study...
Enhancement of Rice Zinc Content Using Green Synthesized ZnO-NPs by Foliar and Nano-Priming Applications
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Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) can enhance zinc bioavailability in plants, improving crop nutritional quality and addressing global zinc deficiency. This study aimed...
Closing the Loop in the Carbon Cycle: Enzymatic Reactions Housed in MetalâOrganic Frameworks for CO2 Conversion to Methanol
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Abstract The preparation of value-added chemicals from carbon dioxide (CO2) can act as a way of reducing the greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Industrially significant C1...
Engineering Saccharomyces boulardii for Probiotic Supplementation of l?Ergothioneine
19/11/2024 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummarySaccharomyces boulardii, as a probiotic yeast, has shown great potential in regulating gut health and treating gastrointestinal diseases. In this study, we first...
Insights from the international workshop on “Adapting agriculture to climate change and air pollution”
20/11/2024 -
An international workshop on “Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change and Air Pollution” took place at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China, during 23–27...
Source, transport, and fate of nitrate in shallow groundwater in the eastern Niger Delta
20/11/2024 -
The eastern Niger Delta region in Nigeria is a hotspot for reactive nitrogen pollution due to extensive animal husbandry, pit latrine usage, and agricultural practices. Despite the high level of...
Livelihood vulnerability assessment among the agrarian indigenous communities of Sundarban Biosphere Reserve in India for building resilience and adaptation
21/11/2024 -
Indian Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (ISBR) is a vulnerable Southeast Asian region. The negative effects of climate change were putting tremendous pressure on this region. However, a dearth of...
Sprayable Biodegradable Polyester-Urethane-Urea Mulching Treatment Increases Abundance of Soil Microbes
20/11/2024 -
The paper investigates for the first time the impact of a novel sprayable, biodegradable polyester-urethane-urea (PEUU) mulch on the microbial community composition of an agricultural soil. In this...
Synthesis of Highly Intercalated Urea–Clay Nanocomposite via Pomegranate Peel Waste as Eco-Friendly Material
21/11/2024 -
Until now, no slow-release urea (SRU) fertilizer has been made using the screw press method and the powder of plant residues rich in polyphenols, which are considered eco-friendly materials due to...
Vineyard Edges Increase Bird Richness and Abundance and Conservation Opportunities in Central Chile
21/11/2024 -
Agricultural landscapes significantly impact biodiversity, particularly within vineyard ecosystems where the configuration of native vegetation and vineyard edges plays a pivotal role. This study...
Irrigation Effects on Volatile Profile and Essential Oil Yield of Guayule During Flowering
21/11/2024 -
Guayule (Parthenium argentatum A. Gray) has the potential to be an alternative source of rubber if its co-products can be exploited on an industrial scale. Among the co-products that have garnered...
Foliar Biofortification of Maize (Zea mays L.) with Selenium: Effects of Compound Type, Application Rate, and Growth Stage
21/11/2024 -
Nowadays, attention is focused on the lack of selenium in the average diet, which is a highly valued element in the body’s antioxidant system. The major metabolites of selenium are...
Competitive Position of Polish and Ukrainian Food Producers in the EU Market
21/11/2024 -
The war in Ukraine and the related disruptions in its supply chains shook global markets for agricultural and energy commodities, causing their prices to increase to unprecedented levels. At the same...
Inclusion of Hybrid Pennisetum and Probiotics Enhanced Anaerobic Fermentation Quality and Bacterial Diversity of Alfalfa Silage
21/11/2024 -
This study aims to assess the impact of Bacillus subtilis (BS) and Lactobacillus buchneri (LB) on the fermentation quality, microbial communities, and predicted metabolic pathways in mixed silage...
Investigating the Influence of Organic Loading Rate, Temperature and Stirring Speed on Biogas Production Using Agricultural Waste in South Africa
20/11/2024 -
Biogas production offers an alternate method for managing agricultural waste and contributes to sustainable renewable energy generation. Anaerobic digestion (AD) enables the transformation of organic...
