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Analysis of Performance of the Wind-Driven Pulverizing Aerator Based on Average Wind Speeds in the Conditions of Góreckie Lake
(MDPI, 2021-05-13)
In the introduction to this paper, the characteristics of Góreckie lake and the construction and operation of the wind-driven pulverizing aerator are presented. The purpose of this manuscript is to determine the efficiency ...
Influence of potato variety on polyphenol profile composition and glycoalcaloid contents of potato juice
(De Gruyter, 2021-12-20)
The results of studies published in recent years indicate the broad biological activity of potato juice (PJ), which is a byproduct of the starch production process. Among the most frequently described activities are ...
Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Essential Oils against Staphylococcus spp. Isolated from Human Semen
(MDPI, 2020-10-31)
Staphylococcus spp. is not only a commensal bacteria but also a major human pathogen that
causes a wide range of clinical infections. Recent evidence suggests that Staphylococcus has the ability
to colonize the reproductive ...
Anthropogenic contamination leads to changes in mineral composition of soil- and tree-growing mushroom species: A case study of urban vs. rural environments and dietary implications
(Elsevier, 2021-10-21)
Because wild-growing edible mushroom species are frequently consumed, a knowledge of their mineral composition is essential. The content of elements in mushrooms and their possible beneficial or harmful effect may be ...
Thymus vulgaris Essential Oil and Its Biological Activity
(MDPI, 2021-09-19)
Thymus vulgaris essential oil has potential good biological activity. The aim of the research
was to evaluate the biological activity of the T. vulgaris essential oil from the Slovak company. The
main components of T. ...
Degradation of Tocopherol Molecules and Its Impact on the Polymerization of Triacylglycerols during Heat Treatment of Oil
(MDPI, 2019-12-12)
The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of the surface area to volume ratio of pressed and refined rapeseed oils on the changes in tocopherol content and polymerization of triacylglycerols during heating. In the ...
A Critical Review on Pulsed Electric Field: A Novel Technology for the Extraction of Phytoconstituents
(MDPI, 2021-08-12)
Different parts of a plant (seeds, fruits, flower, leaves, stem, and roots) contain numerous
biologically active compounds called “phytoconstituents” that consist of phenolics, minerals, amino
acids, and vitamins. The ...
In Vitro Antagonistic Effect of Gut Bacteriota Isolated from Indigenous Honey Bees and Essential Oils against Paenibacillus Larvae
(MDPI, 2020-09-14)
The aim of study was to isolate and identify the gut bacteria of Apis mellifera and to
evaluate antagonistic effect of the bacteriota against Paenibacillus larvae, which causes American
foulbrood (AFB) in honeybees. The ...
DArTseq-Based High-Throughput SilicoDArT and SNP Markers Applied for Association Mapping of Genes Related to Maize Morphology
(MDPI, 2021-05-26)
Today, agricultural productivity is essential to meet the needs of a growing population,
and is also a key tool in coping with climate change. Innovative plant breeding technologies such
as molecular markers, phenotyping, ...
The Effects of Bioinoculants Based on Mycorrhizal and Trichoderma spp. Fungi in an Apple Tree Nursery under Replantation Conditions
(MDPI, 2021-11-20)
Both mycorrhizal and Trichoderma spp. fungi are known for antagonistic effects against
certain biological pathogens causing apple replant disease (ARD). The aim of this study was to
assess the effectiveness of the ...