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Fecal Steroids as Tracers of Human Population and Waste Management Practices at the Ancient Maya City of Ucanal, Guatemala

Archaeometry, Volume 68, Issue 4, Page 646-658, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Geochemical data compiled from dried sediments from three water reservoirs at the ancient Maya city of Ucanal, Petén, Guatemala, reveal low to undetectable fecal biomarker concentrations. These low concentrations may be the result of the aerobic decay of sterols combined with well‐managed waste disposal practices.
Jean D. Tremblay, Peter M. J. Douglas, Christina T. Halperin, Yves Gélinas   +3 more
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Analysis of a Blumeria graminis-Secreted Lipase Reveals the Importance of Host Epicuticular Wax Components for Fungal Adhesion and Development

Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, 2009
The biotrophic powdery mildew fungus Blumeria graminis releases extracellular materials to the surface of fungal infection structures that facilitate anchoring them to hydrophobic plant surfaces prior to infection; however, the chemistry of fungal ...
Jie Feng, Feng Wang, Guosheng Liu, David Greenshields, Wenyun Shen, Susan Kaminskyj, Geoff R. Hughes, Youliang Peng, Gopalan Selvaraj, Jitao Zou, Yangdou Wei   +10 more
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The algal homolog of the plant CER1 and CER3 proteins is a bifunctional hydrocarbon‐forming enzyme

New Phytologist, Volume 251, Issue 3, Page 1311-1328, August 2026.
Schematic representation of the proposed reactions carried out by a CER1/3 protein from green algae. CoA, coenzyme A; CTD, C‐terminal domain; Cys, catalytic cysteine of C‐terminal domain; His, catalytic histidines of N‐terminal domain; NTD, N‐terminal domain.
Ángel Baca‐Porcel, Bertrand Légeret, Alexandre Six, Mallaury Cabanel, Mathilde Le Cossec, Arthur Guegano, Damien Sorigué, Yonghua Li‐Beisson, Florian Veillet, Fred Beisson   +9 more
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Identification and Characterization of Reduced Epicuticular Wax Mutants in Rice

Rice Science, 2015
Epicuticular wax forms the outermost protective barrier of the aerial surfaces of land plants, working in concert with other components of the plant cuticle to prevent uncontrolled loss of water and to provide protection against an array of external ...
Thomas H. Tai
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Barley HvBODYGUARD1 controls cuticular specialisations regulated by SHINE transcription factors

New Phytologist, Volume 251, Issue 3, Page 1188-1208, August 2026.
Cuticle defects result from defective HvBDG1 alleles. Summary Land plants secrete a protective outer cuticular layer with diverse functions. Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) develops two cuticular specialisations: the β‐diketone rich wax bloom on vegetative tissues and an adherent grain surface which sticks to the hulls, leading to barley's distinctive ...
Trisha McAllister, Chiara Campoli, Linsan Liu, Tansy Chia, S. Ronan Fisher, Richard Horsnell, Alan R. Prescott, Jennifer Shoesmith, Mhmoud Eskan, Alasdair Iredale, Mirjam Nuter, Luke Ramsay, Micha M. Bayer, Linda Milne, Miriam Schreiber, Yogeswari Rajarathinam, Vanessa Wahl, Robbie Waugh, James Cockram, Sarah M. McKim   +19 more
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A critical review of pre‐harvest sprouting in barley

Agronomy Journal, Volume 118, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
Abstract Pre‐harvest sprouting (PHS) in barley (Hordeum vulgare) threatens grain quality and malting performance. This review synthesizes current knowledge on genetic, environmental, physiological, and management factors influencing PHS susceptibility. Seed dormancy, governed by loci including Qsd1 and Qsd2 (where Qsd is quantitative seed dormancy) and
S. I. Hull, S. Hayward, S. Orth, P. A. Swanepoel   +3 more
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An increased wax load on the leaves of goji plants (Lycium barbarum) results in increased resistance to powdery mildew

Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture
Background Goji (Lycium barbarum) is an important economic crop that is widely cultivated in Northwest China and is known as superfood. Goji plants are often affected by powdery mildew (Arthrocladiella mougeotii) in the field, resulting in considerable ...
Jie Li, Xia Wen, Sheng-dong Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Li-dan Feng, Jing He   +5 more
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Surfactant-induced enhancement of droplet adhesion in superhydrophobic soybean (Glycine max L.) leaves

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2017
This study performed with soybean (Glycine max L.), one of the most important crops for human and animal nutrition, demonstrates that changes in the leaf surface structure can increase the adhesion of applied droplets, even on superhydrophobic leaves, to
Oliver Hagedorn, Ingo Fleute-Schlachter, Hans Georg Mainx, Viktoria Zeisler-Diehl, Kerstin Koch   +4 more
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Composição química da cera epicuticular e caracterização da superfície foliar em genótipos de cana-de-açúcar Chemical composition of epicuticular wax and characterization of leaf surface in sugarcane genotypes

Planta Daninha, 2005
Objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar a composição química da cera epicuticular e caracterizar a superfície foliar dos cultivares de cana-de-açúcar RB855113 (sensível à mistura de herbicidas trifloxysulfuron-sodium + ametryn), SP80-1842 e SP80-1816, do ...
E.A. Ferreira, A.J. Demuner, A.A. Silva, J.B. Santos, M.C. Ventrella, A.E. Marques, S.O. Procópio   +6 more
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Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

Advanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 33, 12 June 2026.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Mei Cui, Wei Qi, Renliang Huang, Rongxin Su, Kai Zhang   +6 more
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