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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
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Phosphate Uptake from Phytate Due to Hyphae-Mediated Phytase Activity by Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Maize

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2017
Phytate is the most abundant form of soil organic phosphorus (P). Increased P nutrition of arbuscular mycorrhizal plants derived from phytate has been repeatedly reported.
Gu Feng, Xin-Xin Wang, Xin-Xin Wang, Ellis Hoffland, Thomas W. Kuyper   +4 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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Biochar-based organic substrates enhance tomato growth by promoting specific microbial communities in rooftop farming

Environmental Microbiome
Background Urban agriculture represents an opportunity to alleviate some of the issues related with the increased urbanization and global human population.
Miguel de Celis, Laura L. de Sosa, Giuseppe Picca, Noelia González-Polo, Cristina Gómez Ruano, Luciano Beneduce, Claudio Zaccone, Marco Panettieri   +7 more
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New Bufadienolides Isolated from the Roots of Kalanchoe daigremontiana (Crassulaceae)

Molecules, 2016
An aqueous extract from the roots of Kalanchoe daigremontiana turned out to be a rich source of bufadienolides. The existing literature data relate mainly to the aerial parts of Kalanchoe but there is no information about the metabolic profile of the ...
Barbara Moniuszko-Szajwaj, Łukasz Pecio, Mariusz Kowalczyk, Anna Stochmal   +3 more
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Genomic Selection for End-Use Quality and Processing Traits in Soft White Winter Wheat Breeding Program with Machine and Deep Learning Models

Biology, 2021
Breeding for grain yield, biotic and abiotic stress resistance, and end-use quality are important goals of wheat breeding programs. Screening for end-use quality traits is usually secondary to grain yield due to high labor needs, cost of testing, and ...
Karansher Singh Sandhu, Meriem Aoun, Craig F. Morris, Arron H. Carter   +3 more
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Current Tracking Adaptive Control of Brushless DC Motors

International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, EarlyView.
In this paper, the current tracking for Brushless Direct Current motors is approached considering uncertainty in the parameters of the motor's model. An adaptive control scheme to compensate electrical parameters uncertainty is proposed without requiring any knowledge of the mechanical parameters.
Fernanda Ramos‐García, Axel Coronado‐Andrade, Gerardo Espinosa‐Pérez, Luis Alvarez‐Icaza   +3 more
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Short communication. Growth and nodulation of cowpea after 5 years of consecutive composted tannery sludge amendment

Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 2014
Tannery industry releases high amounts of tannery sludge which are currently composted and used in agricultural soils. The consecutive amendment of such composted tannery sludge (CTS) may affect soil microrganisms, such as rhizobia.
Ana R. L. Miranda, Luis A. P. L. Nunes, Mara L. J. Oliveira, Wanderley J. Melo, Ademir S. F. Araujo   +4 more
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Advancing Research on Biomaterials and Biological Materials with Scanning Electron Microscopy under Environmental and Low Vacuum Conditions

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Herein, environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) is discussed as a powerful extension of conventional SEM for life sciences. By combining high‐resolution imaging with variable pressure and humidity, ESEM allows the analysis of untreated biological materials, supports in situ monitoring of hydration‐driven changes, and advances the functional ...
Jendrian Riedel, Lea Dierker, Antoine Eyram Kwame, Kim Nora Wagner, Jonas J. Unterholzner, Jan‐Henning Dirks, Dorothea Brüggemann   +6 more
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In Situ Constructed Magnetic Core‐Shell Hydrogen‐Bonded Organic Framework‐on‐Metal–Organic Framework Structure: an Efficient Catalyst for Peroxymonosulfate Activation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In this work, a magnetic core‐shell catalyst (HOF‐on‐Fe3O4/ZIF‐67) is successfully synthesized, consisting of a metal–organic framework (ZIF‐67) with magnetic Fe3O4 as the core and a porous hydrogen‐bonded organic framework (HOF) as the shell. The catalyst efficiently activated peroxymonosulfate, resulting in rapid and effective removal of water ...
Yingying Du, Chenhui Ding, Chao Deng, Susanta Banerjee, Seema Agarwal   +4 more
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