A neuroimaging study of pleasant and unpleasant olfactory perceptions of virgin olive oil [PDF]
, 2016 Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has been used to collect information from neurons that receive direct input from olfactory bulbs when subjects smell virgin olive oil. The pleasant aroma of three extra virgin olive oils (var.
Aparicio López, Ramón +4 more
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Investment and Oil Price Volatility [PDF]
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2011 In this note, we consider the relationship between oil price volatility and firm returns for 560 firms listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Using daily time series data from 2000 to 2008, we find that oil price volatility increases firm returns for the majority of the firms in our sample.
Susan Sunila Sharma +1 more
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Eucalyptus oleosa Essential Oils: Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of the Oils from Different Plant Parts (Stems, Leaves, Flowers and Fruits) [PDF]
, 2011 Essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation from the different parts (stems, adult leaves, immature flowers and fruits) of Eucalyptus oleosa were screened for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and their chemical composition. According to GC-
Ahmed Lebrihi +21 more
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Antibacterial and insecticidal activity of volatile compounds of three algae species of Oman Sea
International Journal of Secondary Metabolite, 2016 Many of the volatile oils showed important biological and pharmacological activities, these compounds as part of the traditional medicine in many cultures used as long time.
Ardalan Pasdaran +2 more
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Plant-Based Insect Repellents: A Review Of Their Efficacy, Development and Testing. [PDF]
, 2011 Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for ...
Maia, Marta Ferreira, Moore, Sarah J
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Liquid and vapour phase of lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia) essential oil: chemical composition and antimicrobial activity [PDF]
, 2019 Essential oils from Lavandula genus and the obtained hybrids are widely used for different purposes such as perfume production in the cosmetic field and for its biological properties.
Garzoli, S. +5 more
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Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2023 Background Gray mold, attributed to Botrytis cinerea, poses a substantial threat to food security in fruit-growing regions impacted by global climate change. Addressing this disease requires the utilization of either resilient plant varieties or advanced
Sinem Karakus +5 more
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Applied Sciences, 2022 In recent years, the demand for olive oils from the Douro region (Portugal) has increased in line with wine. Thus, it is essential to characterise these olive oils to evaluate them.
Kevin Silva +3 more
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Effects of caffeic acid and bovine serum albumin in reducing the rate of development of rancidity in oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions [PDF]
, 2011 The antioxidant properties of caffeic acid and bovine serum albumin in oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions were studied. Caffeic acid (5 mmol/kg emulsion) showed good antioxidant properties in both 30% sunflower oil-in-water (OW) and 20% water-in ...
Conde, Enma +3 more
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Detection of hydrocarbon contaminants in groundwater systems [PDF]
, 2020 We present a study of groundwater contaminants from infiltration of heavy hydrocarbon pollution sources. This study primarily focuses on the volatile and non-volatile components of crude and processed oils.
Iceman, Christopher +3 more
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