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Composite Fibers of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose and Alginate Spun From Aqueous Solution: Crosslinking Effects on Water Absorption and Mechanical Properties

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Alginate‐HPC composite fibers spun via CaCl2‐induced gelation process. Fiber diameter ranges from 100 to 200 μm after air drying. Higher alginate boosts water absorption in dried fibers. HPC selectively diffuses out when fibers are soaked in water. Crosslinking with hexamethylene diisocyanate improves mechanical strength.
Kousaku Ohkawa, Hemdeep Kaur, Tracy Nguyen, Chloe Jin, Rebecca Back, Beatrice Mae Malvar, Parisa Khosropour, Shuichi Suzuki, Frank P. K. Hsu, Ichiro Yuki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Host-derived chitinase orchestrates gut-liver dialogue to improve growth and immunity in dark sleeper (Odontobutis potamophila)

Aquaculture Reports
Exogenous chitinase has potential to improve growth performance and health in aquatic species, but the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood.
Siyu Lu, Chuangchuang Wei, Jinjuan Wan, Yuning Hu, Yu Xu, Zhiqiang Xu, Jun Zhou, Yanfei Deng, Huimin Zhang, Xuguang Li   +9 more
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Sporothrix schenckii sensu stricto and Sporothrix brasiliensis Are Differentially Recognized by Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017
Sporothrix schenckii sensu stricto and S. brasiliensis are usually associated to sporotrichosis, a subcutaneous mycosis worldwide distributed. Comparative analyses between these two species indicate they contain genetic and physiological differences that
José A. Martínez-Álvarez, Luis A. Pérez-García, Erika Mellado-Mojica, Mercedes G. López, Iván Martínez-Duncker, Leila M. Lópes-Bezerra, Héctor M. Mora-Montes   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future

Polymer International, EarlyView.
This review discusses the electrospinning of conducting polymers, detailing procedures, fibrous morphologies, improved properties, applications in electronics, and challenges, while outlining future directions for nanofibre‐based devices in various fields.
Xenofon Karagiorgis, Sofia Sandhu, Peter J. Skabara, Ravinder Dahiya   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

First genome sequence of a European Alternaria brassicae isolate and genes involved in early development of alternaria leaf spot on Brassica juncea

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
This article reports the first genome sequence of a UK Alternaria brassicae isolate. Dual RNA‐sequencing profiling of A. brassicae‐infected Brassica juncea leaves identified differentially expressed genes involved in pathogenicity and host response pathways in moderately resistant Sej‐2 (2) and moderately susceptible Pusa Jaikisan cultivars.
Kevin M. King, Graham McLaughlin, Chinthani S. Karandeni Dewage, Zedi Gao, David J. Hughes, Jonathan S. West, Henrik U. Stotz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A synergistic alliance between nematophagous fungi and organic matter against plant‐parasitic nematodes: a systematic review

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Certain beneficial fungi are widely used to control harmful nematodes in crops, especially when combined with organic matter. Together, they improve soil health, support plant growth, and enhance nutrient cycling. This natural partnership offers a promising, environmentally friendly approach to strengthening sustainable agriculture and reducing ...
Ndivhuwo Ramatsitsi, Alen Manyevere, Admire Rukudzo Dzvene   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Controlled incubation, leachate, and pot assays of shrimp shell‐based compost for suppressing Verticillium dahliae in olive

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Shrimp shell compost suppresses Verticillium dahliae microsclerotia, enhances chitinase activity, lowers olive wilt severity and improves plant recovery under controlled conditions. Abstract BACKGROUND Verticillium wilt of olive (Olea europaea L.), caused by Verticillium dahliae Kleb., is difficult to manage because long‐lived microsclerotia persist in
Gharbi Yaakoub, Bouazizi Emna, Hayet Hfayeth, Triki Mohamed Ali   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐term impact of exposure to Royal Guard, a pyriproxyfen‐based bed net, on pyrethroid‐resistant malaria vectors from Cameroon using DNA‐based metabolic resistance markers

Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 4, Page 2165-2180, April 2025.
We used recently detected P450 DNA‐based markers of pyrethroid resistance in both Anopheles funestus and Anopheles gambiae to demonstrate that although pyrethroid‐resistant mosquitoes have higher ability to survive and live longer after exposure to Royal Guard, this net significantly affects their lifespan, blood feeding ability and interestingly ...
Emilie S Ngongang‐Yipmo, Magellan Tchouakui, Benjamin D Menze, Riccado F Tiomela, Derrick Fofie, Vanessa B Ngannang‐Fezeu, Jean L Mugenzi, Flobert Njiokou, Charles S Wondji   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficient water‐soluble blue/red‐emissive carbon dots matching plant absorption spectra: Synthesis, tunable control, and their applications in promoting plant growth

Responsive Materials, EarlyView.
Guided by the spectral demand of plant photosystems, this review summarizes the synthesis, emission regulation, dual‐emission design, and gram‐scale production of CDs for agricultural applications. Spectrally matched blue‐ and red‐emissive CDs enhance plant light utilization by converting underutilized light into photosynthetically active radiation and
Yijing Chen, Ziyue Mu, Haoran Zhang, Xuejie Zhang, Wei Li, Bingfu Lei   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Designing Butterfly‐Inspired Architecture in Self‐Assembled Hybrid Composites for Synergistic Structural Thermal Management

Small, EarlyView.
Pioneering a butterfly‐inspired design strategy, this work engineers hybrid composites with hierarchical fibrous architectures to achieve synergistic performance. By translating biological principles into scalable composite architectures, it introduces a novel pathway to lightweight, multifunctional, and cost‐effective materials.
Nello D. Sansone, Rafaela Aguiar, Nichole Cheung, Anthony V. Tuccitto, Zirui Huang, Matthew Leroux, Patrick C. Lee   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source