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Postharvest Physiology and Nutritional Facts
Mora de Castilla is a non-climacteric fruit with a relatively short shelf life of about 3–6 days. Fruits suffer injuries during pre- and postharvest...
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Individual and combined treatments with imidacloprid and spinosad disrupt survival, life-history traits, and nutritional physiology of Spodoptera littoralis
The Egyptian cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a pervasive agricultural polyphagous insect pest. Because...
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Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae on the nutritional physiology of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
BackgroundThe fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), was recorded for the first time in Pakistan in 2019, and...
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Role of Melatonin on Post-Harvest Physiology of Crops
Melatonin, a versatile chemical best known for controlling sleep-wake cycles in mammals, has recently emerged as an important regulator of crop...
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Nutritional Epigenetics and Gut Microbiome
Epigenetics has gained popularity as a promising area for nutritional intervention. Epigenetic patterns are set during early life, and this critical...
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Hematophagous ectoparasites affect nestling size and physiology, but not apparent survival
Parasitism results in substantial costs to hosts, which can manifest in a variety of ways. Ectoparasites, especially those that are hematophagous,...
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Dietary Administration of Engineered Nano-selenium and Vitamin C Ameliorates Immune Response, Nutritional Physiology, Oxidative Stress, and Resistance Against Aeromonas hydrophila in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Functional trace elements and vitamins can boost immunity and anti-oxidative response in aquatic animals with effects on nutritional physiology....
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Effects of menthol on nutritional physiology and enzyme activities of the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F. 1792) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)
This present study aims to evaluate the insecticidal activity of a bioactive molecule, menthol, against a pest species, Rhyzopertha dominica (F....
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Crop Physiology and Biotechnology
Plant physiology has significantly contributed to the feeding of human beings. Applications of our knowledge of key concepts and processes in plant...
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Evaluation of the effects of late-season fertilization on the growth, physiology, and nutritional status of Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino
Alnus formosana (Burkill) Makino is an important tree species used in natural protection forest engineering and for returning crop plots to forest in...
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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) biochemical and nutritional properties affected by plant growth regulators under field drought conditions
Finding methods, which may improve wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) growth and tolerance under drought stress, are of significance. The hypothesis was...
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Nutritional state variations in a tropical seabird throughout its breeding season
Individual body condition is frequently used to explain differences in foraging and breeding ecology in seabirds. However, little is known about the...
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Hydrogen peroxide and salt stress in radish: effects on growth, physiology, and root quality
Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) plays a central role in responses to salt stress, a major abiotic stress that impacts crop yield worldwide. Despite the...
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Features of the microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata: physiology and applications
AbstractThe microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata was isolated from the Nitelva River (Norway) and subsequently deposited in the collection of the...
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Nutritional compositions of some edible crickets from Nigeria
More than one billion people face malnourishment worldwide and majority of them are from Asia and Africa. The nutrition insecurity challenges in the...
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Modeling Zinc Absorption in the Adult Population of Colombia: Insights for Nutritional Evaluation and Intervention Strategies
Zinc is a vital trace element, yet its deficiency is common in various populations. This study addresses the gap in understanding zinc intake and its...
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Nutritional profiling of common eastern North American pollen species with implications for bee diet and pollinator health
Urbanization, agriculture, and climate change have known negative impacts on global bee populations, but malnutrition as a result of disrupted or...
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Nutritional, elemental, antioxidant and inhibitory potential of three tropical leafy vegetables against α-amylase and α-glucosidase
Leafy vegetables are prominent component of nutrition serving as prominent sources of vitamins, minerals and protein. They offer protection against...
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Food and Nutritional Security Under the Changing Climate: Understanding the Established and Indeterminate Factors
Global climate change is an issue of concern that may have irreversible long-term impacts on agriculture and allied activities. The constantly...
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Improving the nutritional values of yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) larvae as an animal feed ingredient: a review
Yellow mealworm larvae (YML; Tenebrio molitor ) are considered as a valuable insect species for animal feed due to their high nutritional values and...
