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Effects of faba bean (Vicia faba) varieties on the development of Bruchus rufimanus
The development of Bruchus rufimanus was assessed in randomised field trials from 2005 to 2007 with eight faba bean genotypes (SU 5/13, SU-BT, Mistral, Merkur, Stabil Merlin, Melodie, Divine). Significant differences, reproducible between the years, were
Marek SEIDENGLANZ, Igor HUŇADY
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Defense mechanisms of maize against pink stem borer [PDF]
The pink stem borer (Sesamia nonagrioides Lef.) is the most important pest of maize (Zea mays L.) in northwestern Spain. The objective of this work was to evaluate defense mechanisms against Sesamia in 10 inbred lines and the 10-parent diallel among ...
Butrón Gómez, Ana María +3 more
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Evaluation of the Antidiabetic and Antibacterial Activity of Cissus sicyoides
In this work we investigated the antidiabetic and antibacterial effect of Cissus sicyoides (CS) from Brazil. Diabetic rats that received water (A group) or extracts from the aerial parts of the plant (Cs group) during four weeks were employed. After this
Flavio Luis Beltrame +5 more
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Effects of homeopathic and antibiotic mastitis treatment considering mediumterm parameters in an organic dairy herd [PDF]
Introduction: Homeopathic treatment is a common method against bovine mastitis in organic herds. In a study conducted in a large biodyn farm in Brandenburg (D) considering 261 cases of acute or chronical mastitis, we used four different combinations of ...
Garbe, Sylvia +3 more
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Combining abilities for maize stem antibiosis, yield loss and yield under infestation and no infestation with pink stem borer [PDF]
The pink stem borer (Sesamia nonagrioides Lef.) is the main pest of maize (Zea mays L.) in northwestern Spain. Little is known about combining ability for antibiosis and tolerance to this pest.
Butrón Gómez, Ana María +4 more
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This study innovates a Ca2+‐responsive hydrogel dressing that releases AIE photosensitizers on‐demand. Low Ca2+ enhances bacterial hyaluronidase (HAase) activity, degrading hyaluronic acid dressing to trigger antibacterial ROS release, while high Ca2+ inhibits HAase, preventing overdosing.
Rongwei Cui +12 more
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Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of 3-Alkylidene-2-Indolone Derivatives
The escalating threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi underscores an urgent need for new antimicrobial agents. This study aimed to synthesize and evaluate the antimicrobial activities of two series of 3-alkylidene-2-indolone derivatives.
He Huang +5 more
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Desirable traits of a good biocontrol agent against Verticillium wilt [PDF]
The soil-borne fungus Verticillium causes serious vascular disease in a wide variety of annual crops and woody perennials. Verticillium wilt is notoriously difficult to control by conventional methods, so there is great potential for biocontrol to manage
Abuamsha +173 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Soybean underpins Brazil's agricultural, yet its sustainability is threatened by lepidopteran pests such as Anticarsia gemmatalis. Although insect‐resistant cultivars have long been associated with the constitutive accumulation of quercetin‐derived flavonols, the biochemical mechanisms underlying this resistance remain poorly ...
Jessica Nunes de Assis +9 more
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Louis Pasteur: Between Myth and Reality
Louis Pasteur is the most internationally known French scientist. He discovered molecular chirality, and he contributed to the understanding of the process of fermentation, helping brewers and winemakers to improve their beverages. He proposed a process,
Jean-Marc Cavaillon, Sandra Legout
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