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From flower buds to bolls: how cotton reproductive structures shape boll weevil development, reproduction and survival

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Female boll weevils feeding on flower buds promote reproduction regardless of their immature diet, whereas boll feeding increases lipid reserves and lifespan, revealing a nutrition‐driven trade‐off that sustains survival and reproduction in tropical boll weevil populations.
Roberta Ramos Coelho, Guilherme Gomes Rolim, Franklin Magliano da Cunha, Valéria Wanderley‐Teixeira, José Dijair Antonino, Jorge Braz Torres   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Literature Review of the Association Between the Mediterranean Diet and Cancer: The Tale of Two Regions [PDF]

, 2017
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide after cardiovascular disease. Among women and men, breast and prostate cancers are respectively the most commonly diagnosed and the leading causes of ...
McKinnon, Kelly
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Gene‐specific double‐stranded RNAs induce mortality in the South African mealybug Delottococcus aberiae

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Gene‐specific double‐stranded RNAs effectively silence essential genes in the invasive citrus pest Delottococcus aberiae, leading to significant mortality through both microinjection and oral delivery. These results provide proof of concept for RNA interference‐based biopesticides as selective and sustainable tools for citrus integrated pest management.
Carolina Gallego‐Giraldo, Alberto Urbaneja, Omar Ruíz‐Rivero, Verónica Aragonés, Marie Guijarro‐Guijarro, José‐Antonio Daròs, Meritxell Perez‐Hedo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐term remission in gout: Challenges and future opportunities

Rheumatology &Autoimmunity, EarlyView.
Prolonged hyperuricemia is a major risk factor for gout, which is now regarded as a curable disease. Awareness of the various factors that can trigger gout flares is essential for their prevention. An important determinant of treatment decisions and long‐term follow‐up is the quality of the clinician–patient relationship. The “treat‐to‐target” approach
Patapong Towiwat, Zhanguo Li
wiley   +1 more source

Association Between Mediterranean Diet and the Incidence of Adult‐Onset Asthma in the SUN Project: A Spanish Prospective Cohort Study

Respirology, EarlyView.
In a long‐term prospective study of Spanish university students and graduates, higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of adult‐onset asthma. ABSTRACT Introduction Dietary factors have been suggested as drivers of asthma in children and adults. However, evidence is inconclusive.
Javier Errasti Viader, Carmen de la Fuente‐Arrillaga, Arantza Campo Ezquibela, Carmen Sayon‐Orea, Miguel Ángel Martínez‐González, Maira Bes‐Rastrollo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can Sustainable Development Goal Classification Tools Be Trusted? Analysing the Spanish National Research Council Output on Gender Equality

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Evaluating research contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains challenging, particularly for SDG 5 (Gender Equality), which is cross‐cutting, thematically complex and apparently underrepresented in scientific output. This study evaluates the abilities and limitations of automated classification systems (Web of Science ...
Núria Bautista‐Puig, Daniela De Filippo, Borja González‐Albo, Fernanda Morillo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Olive Oil Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Development: Evidence From Consumer Motivations and Perceptions

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines olive oil tourism as an experiential form of cultural tourism that enhances extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), olive‐growing heritage, and rural territories. Adopting a demand‐side perspective, it investigates consumers' awareness, motivations, and behavioral intentions related to oleotourism activities. An online survey of 511
Caterina Sciortino, Filippo Sgroi, Vito Domenico Sciancalepore, Giusi Giamporcaro, Carmelo Maria Moscato, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Federico Modica   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cabomba caroliniana and Schoenoplectus californicus as Antifouling Candidates: Anti‐Attachment and Toxicological Effects in Aurelia coerulea (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa)

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biofouling on artificial surfaces in aquatic ecosystems leads to significant economic losses. Current antifouling paints, while effective, often harm the aquatic environment. This study explores ecologically safe antifouling alternatives derived from plants, focusing on the aquatic macrophytes Cabomba caroliniana (CC) and Schoenoplectus ...
Mikael Luiz Pereira Morales, Laís Olivera das Neves, Ayman Shaik, Hafizah Chenia, Maximiliano Manuel Maronna, Sanye Soroldoni, Renato Mitsuo Nagata, Ng Haig They, Vanessa Ochi Agostini, Grasiela Lopes Leães Pinho   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Impact of Polystyrene Microplastic Beads on Male Gonads of the Marine Mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Plastic, with its remarkable versatility and numerous applications, has greatly benefited humanity. However, its extreme resistance to natural degradation means it persists in the environment for long periods, causing global environmental problems.
Teresa Chianese, Mariachiara Galati, Tiziana Cappello, Maria Maisano, Gennaro Lettieri, Carmela Marinaro, Marina Piscopo, Gianluca Fasciolo, Carlos Gravato, Gaetana Napolitano, Giulia Paolella, Annamaria Locascio, Rosaria Scudiero, Luigi Rosati   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Methods to Evaluate Adherence to Mediterranean Diet: A Review on Epidemiologic Studies

مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2012
Background: Mediterranean dietary pattern can have a considerable role in overcoming adverse environmental changes. The purpose of this study was to review the methods that several epidemiologic studies used to evaluate the adherence of different ...
Parvaneh Saneie, Leila Azadbakht
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