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Nutritional Quality and Oxidative Stability during Thermal Processing of Cold-Pressed Oil Blends with 5:1 Ratio of ω6/ω3 Fatty Acids
(MDPI, 2022-05-08)
The growing awareness of consumers means that new products are sought after, which,
apart from meeting the basic demand for macronutrients and energy, will have a positive impact on
our health. This article is a report ...
Delving into the Therapeutic Potential of Carica papaya Leaf against Thrombocytopenia
(MDPI, 2022-04-25)
Thrombocytopenia is a clinical manifestation that refers to the low platelet count, i.e., <150 × 103/μL, of blood, resulting in imbalanced hemostasis, which leads to several fatal complications. The causative factors vary ...
Assessment of Ocimum basilicum Essential Oil Anti-Insect Activity and Antimicrobial Protection in Fruit and Vegetable Quality
(MDPI, 2022-04-10)
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a commonly used herb; it also contains essential oils and other
valuable compounds. The basil oil obtained has a pleasant aroma, but also a broad spectrum of
biological activity. This work ...
Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Orthodontic Retainers
(MDPI, 2022-05-09)
Orthodontic retention is the final important stage of orthodontic treatment, the aim of
which is to consolidate the functional and aesthetic position of teeth. Among adults, fixed retainers
made of different types of ...
Novel Brassica hybrids with different resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans reveal unbalanced rDNA signal patterns
(de Gruyter, 2022-03-31)
Hybridization of Brassica napus with various Brassicaceae species can result in obtaining new forms with increased resistance to blackleg, a dangerous disease caused mainly by Leptosphaeria maculans. In this study, we aimed ...
Eco-Friendly and Effective Diatomaceous Earth/Peat (DEP) Microbial Carriers in the Anaerobic Biodegradation of Food Waste Products
(MDPI, 2022-05-05)
This article aims to present the results of research on anaerobic digestion (AD) of waste
wafers (WF-control) and co-substrate system—waste wafers and cheese (WFC-control), combined
with digested sewage sludge. The aim ...
Biofortification of Three Cultivated Mushroom Species with Three Iron Salts - Potential for a New Iron-Rich Superfood
(MDPI, 2022-04-04)
Mushrooms fortified with iron (Fe) can offer a promising alternative to counter the world-
wide deficiency problem. However, the factors that may influence the efficiency of fortification
have not yet been fully investigated. ...
Chemical Modifications of Normal and Waxy Potato Starches Affect Functional Properties of Aerogels
(MDPI, 2022-11-08)
Aerogels are of increasing interest because of their exceptionally large surface area, porous structure, and low weight. Despite the significant increase in interest in the subject of starch-based aerogels, the number of ...
Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor seed treatments positively affect the physiological condition of maize under drought stress
(Frontiers Media, 2022-08-30)
Improvements in agricultural production are needed, as the growing human population demands more resources and exerts stronger effects on climate. Water scarcity is one of the main factors limiting the yield of maize in ...
Polyphenol Content, Mineral Compounds Composition, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Medicinal Herbs from Slovak Republic
(MDPI, 2023-02-02)
The aim of this study was to determine antioxidant activity (DPPH and phosphomolyb denum method), polyphenols content (total polyphenols, flavonoids, and phenolic acids), mineral
compounds composition (Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Cr, ...