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Holocene vegetation change and fire–plant diversity shifts in Mediterranean France

Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Changes in fire activity are recognized as a major threat to biodiversity and vegetation communities across the Mediterranean Basin. However, long‐term fire–vegetation interactions remain poorly investigated. Here, we combine a high‐resolution charcoal record with pollen data from the “Étang des Aulnes” lake (southern France) to reconstruct ...
Cécile Latapy, Marion Lestienne, Andy Hennebelle, Johanne Burmeister, Aymeric LeGall, Gwendal Mouden, Damien Rius, Lisa Bajolle, Jacques‐Louis de Beaulieu, Walter Finsinger, Emmanuel Gandouin, François Demory, Cécile H. Albert, Bérangère Leys   +13 more
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‘The most advanced outpost of cultivation’: palynological evidence for cereal agriculture and population resilience in a marginal upland environment

Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Upland farming in Europe is frequently assumed to have been limited and precarious, despite relict spade‐dug ridges providing firm evidence of past crop growing. Direct evidence for crop types in post‑Medieval to Modern (~since 1500 CE) uplands is rare; yet, in Ireland, relict spade‐dug ridges that date to this period are commonly interpreted ...
Helen Essell, Gill Plunkett
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Illuminating Streptomyces: Raman Spectroscopy for Antibiotic Detection and Monitoring

Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, EarlyView.
Raman spectroscopy provides a non‐destructive, label‐free approach for studying the chemical diversity of Streptomyces. This review presents its application from detection to chemical characterization of secondary metabolites and monitoring of biosynthetic processes.
Adéla Mikulová, Jan Bobek, Martin Kizovský, Markéta Benešová, Ota Samek, Pavlína Modlitbová, Zdeněk Pilát   +6 more
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Ecofriendly management of anthracnose on avocado caused by Colletotrichum perseae in the Mediterranean basin

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Colletotrichum perseae, recently reported in Europe, causes stem and twig lesions and dieback, and fruit rot on avocado in several countries. Due to EU severe restrictions, there is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to fungicides.
Laura Vecchio, Eva Arrebola, Giancarlo Polizzi, Alessandro Vitale   +3 more
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Aflatoxin contamination in dried fruits and nuts in Bangladesh: Occurrence, dietary exposure, and health risk assessment

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Dried fruits and nuts are widely consumed for their desirable sensory qualities and high nutritional value, providing essential nutrients such as proteins, healthy fatty acids, potassium, dietary fiber, and bioactive compounds. However, they are highly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination, particularly in humid tropical regions ...
Tasniya Akter, Mohammad Tariqul Hassan, Abira Nowar, Farhana Rinky, Sharmin Rumi Alim   +4 more
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Ozonation as a promising approach to improve stored rice quality in Ghana

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Two species of rice pests that are responsible for postharvest losses, the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) and the Angoumois moth (Sitotroga cerealella), are major destructive pests responsible for paddy grain deterioration. A benchtop custom‐built model of ozone‐generating equipment from ozone generator DKM‐10GY, producing 2000 ppm
Timothy Amangdam Anemana, Mary Ann Alua, Melvin‐Guy Adonadaga, Boateng Ampadu   +3 more
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Disclosing the production of fungal chitinases and proteases using insect by‐products as substrates in solid‐state fermentation

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND The world population is projected to reach nearly 9.7 billion by 2050, significantly increasing the demand for novel and sustainable protein sources. Edible insects, such as Tenebrio molitor, emerge as promising alternatives due to their high nutritional value, but adult insects and frass are direct and abundant by‐products of this ...
Borja Fernández, Helena Fernandes, Nuno Muñoz‐Seijas, Francisco Soto‐Beltrán, José Manuel Domínguez, Helena Peres, José Manuel Salgado   +6 more
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Phenolic profile of selected grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties in the course of ripening and Botrytis cinerea infections

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Grapevine phenolic compounds play key roles in plant defense and wine quality. Composition depends on factors such as maturity and infections such as grey mold caused by Botrytis cinerea. Grapevines respond to infections by actively modifying their phenolic profile.
Kim Marie Umberath, Louis Backmann, Maren Scharfenberger‐Schmeer, Pascal Wegmann‐Herr, Andreas Schieber, Fabian Weber   +5 more
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Evolution of free amino acids and volatile compounds in dry‐cured fermented 'salchichón' sausages superficially inoculated with different molds

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Surface molds contribute to flavor development in dry‐cured fermented sausages through their effects on proteolysis, amino acid catabolism, and volatile compound formation. This study evaluated the influence of Aspergillus oryzae, Penicillium camemberti, Penicillium roqueforti and Penicillium nalgiovense on the evolution of free ...
José María Martín‐Miguélez, Alberto González‐Mohino, Jorge Ruiz‐Carrascal, Lary Souza Olegario, Josué Delgado   +4 more
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Antimicrobial bilayer starch film containing zein electrospun fibers encapsulating thyme essential oil for cherry tomato packaging

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of thyme essential oil (TEO) encapsulated in electrospun zein fibers for use in bilayer films as active packaging for cherry tomatoes. The antimicrobial activity of TEO and bilayer films with 20%, 40%, and 60% TEO was assessed with agar diffusion and microatmosphere assays.
Jéssica Silveira Vitoria, Tamires Soares Schug, Laura Martins Fonseca, Débora A. Campos, Manuela Pintado, Tatiane Kuka Valente Gandra, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze, Eliezer Avila Gandra   +7 more
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