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Challenges Associated With the Use of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents: A Review of Resistance Mechanisms and Environmental Implications

open access: yesBiotechnology Journal, Volume 20, Issue 7, July 2025.
Graphical Abstract and Lay Summary Nanoparticles are efficient against biofilms and resistant bacteria, but prolonged exposure may result in resistance and gene transfer. The review discusses strategies like rotation therapy and phytoremediation, along with green synthesis procedures, to reduce these risks and make nanoparticles safer inside the body ...
Mpho Phehello Ngoepe   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of the spatial heterogeneity on the predation of Scinax fuscovarius and Physalaemus cuvieri tadpoles by Odonata larvae = Efeito da heterogeneidade ambiental na predação de girinos de Scinax fuscovarius e Physalaemus cuvieri por larvas de Odonata

open access: yesActa Scientiarum: Biological Sciences, 2010
The objective of this work were to analyze the effect of predation byOdonata naiads on two amphibian species with distinct habits – benthic and mid-water – and to verify whether the presence and architecture of macrophytes can mediate this interaction ...
João Ânderson Fulan   +1 more
doaj  

Diurnal Encounter‐Based Size Distribution, Nesting Sites and Habitat Characteristics of the Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) in Beeshazari Lake Complex, Nepal

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 6, June 2025.
This study assessed the diurnal encounter‐based size distribution, nesting sites, and habitat features of the mugger crocodiles in five lakes of the Beeshazari Lake complex. Key factors such as slope, substrate type, mid‐lake depth, anthropogenic threats, and invasive plant species significantly affected mugger occurrence, highlighting the need for ...
Nikita Phuyal   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dihydropyrimidinone Based Chromones as New α‐Glucosidase Inhibitors

open access: yesChemistrySelect, Volume 10, Issue 21, June 4, 2025.
1‐(2,4‐Dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone functions as a fundamental precursor in the synthesis of dihydropyrimidinone conjugates that incorporate both chromone and triazole moieties. Docking analyses are performed on 15 synthetic compounds. In silico investigations confirm high binding affinity, with docking energies of −10.7 kcal/mol for compound 5a and −10.9 ...
Kumara Swamy Taviti   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Knowledge and Perceptions of Recreational Anglers Related to Alien Plant Species in Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case Study From Hungary

open access: yesAquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Volume 35, Issue 3, March 2025.
ABSTRACT The value of recreational anglers' ecological knowledge and perceptions have come to prominence in the past few decades. Based on recent studies, their observations might include those of alien organisms and, therefore, might be particularly important in monitoring and revealing the causes of aquatic invasions.
András Nagy   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Composição química de macrófitas aquáticas flutuantes utilizadas no tratamento de efluentes de aqüicultura Chemical composition of floating aquatic macrophytes used to treat of aquaculture wastewater

open access: yesPlanta Daninha, 2006
Os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar a composição química de duas espécies de macrófitas aquáticas flutuantes (Eichhornia crassipes e Pistia stratiotes), utilizadas no tratamento de efluentes de aqüicultura, e inferir as possibilidades de ...
G.G. Henry-Silva, A.F.M. Camargo
doaj   +1 more source

Lead and Chromium Biosorption by Pistia stratiotes Biomass

open access: yesChemical Engineering Transactions, 2013
Biosorption using biological materials has been extensively studied as a promising technology to contain the environmental impacts caused by heavy metals. Among the alternative biosorbents evaluated macrophytes shows high affinity by metal ions. In addition, this kind of material are from renewable sources, biodegradable and easy to grow, supporting ...
Livia Katia Santos Lima   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The immature stages of Myiotabanus barrettoi fairchild (Tabanidae-Diptera-Insecta)

open access: yesMemorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1996
Larva and pupa of Myiotabanus barrettoi living between leaves of Pistia stratiotes in ponds of Formosa Province (Argentina) are described. As immature stages of Lepiselaga crassipes inhabit the same environment and have very a similar appearance, new ...
S Coscarón   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

New records and noteworthy data of plants, algae and fungi in SE Europe and adjacent regions, 18 [PDF]

open access: yesBotanica Serbica
This paper presents new records and noteworthy data on the following taxa in SE Europe and adjacent regions: cyanobacteria Pseudanabaena thermalis, lichenised fungi Acrocordia gemmata, parasitic fungi Peniophora tamaricicola, saprotrophic fungi ...
Gordana Tomović   +21 more
doaj   +1 more source

FITOREMEDIASI AIR TERCEMAR TEMBAGA (Cu) MENGGUANAKAN Salvinia molesta DAN Pistia stratiotes SERTA PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN Brassica rapa

open access: yesJTSL (Jurnal Tanah dan Sumberdaya Lahan), 2018
Electroplating industry is one of the industries that produces liquid waste containing Cu. The discharge of the liquid waste directly dumped into the river can cause negative effects.
Fatihah Baroroh   +2 more
doaj  

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