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View article: Assessment of farmer’s knowledge and attitudes toward fungi and mycotoxin contamination in staple crops in southern Mozambique
Assessment of farmer’s knowledge and attitudes toward fungi and mycotoxin contamination in staple crops in southern Mozambique Open
Introduction In Mozambique, 80% of the population directly depends on agriculture as a source of food and income. However, some of the most produced food crops, such as maize, rice and peanuts, are easily contaminated by fungi and mycotoxi…
View article: Maternal Administration of Probiotics Augments IL17‐Committed γδ T Cells in the Newborn Lung
Maternal Administration of Probiotics Augments IL17‐Committed γδ T Cells in the Newborn Lung Open
The early life period is increasingly being recognized as a window of opportunity to shape immunity, where microbiota and related probiotics have an important impact. Innate γδ T cells are the first T cells generated in utero, populating e…
View article: Exploring the genomic diversity and breeding applications of the <i>Solanum sessiliflorum</i> transcriptome via phylogenetic analysis
Exploring the genomic diversity and breeding applications of the <i>Solanum sessiliflorum</i> transcriptome via phylogenetic analysis Open
Compelling evidence supports the potential application of wild crop relatives in Solanum breeding. Efforts have been made to generate genomic data from wild Solanum plants to assess the insertion of advantageous traits into crop species. S…
View article: Microbiome and Microbiota Within Wineries: A Review
Microbiome and Microbiota Within Wineries: A Review Open
The main goal of this work is to review the winery’s microbiota, from the grape to the winery’s microbial niches (fermentation tanks, surfaces, air), and their risks to wine and human health. The impact of climate change on the winery micr…
View article: Rev-erb-α antagonism in alveolar macrophages protects against pneumococcal infection in elderly mice
Rev-erb-α antagonism in alveolar macrophages protects against pneumococcal infection in elderly mice Open
Circadian rhythms control the diurnal nature of many physiological, metabolic, and immune processes. We hypothesized that age-related impairments in circadian rhythms are associated with high susceptibility to bacterial respiratory tract i…
View article: Maternal probiotic exposure enhances CD8 T cell protective neonatal immunity and modulates offspring metabolome to control influenza virus infection
Maternal probiotic exposure enhances CD8 T cell protective neonatal immunity and modulates offspring metabolome to control influenza virus infection Open
Maternal gut microbiota composition contributes to the status of the neonatal immune system and could influence the early life higher susceptibility to viral respiratory infections. Using a novel protocol of murine maternal probiotic suppl…
View article: Aflatoxin Contamination of Various Staple Foods from Angola and Mozambique
Aflatoxin Contamination of Various Staple Foods from Angola and Mozambique Open
Aflatoxins constitute a significant risk in staple foods produced in African countries. This research aimed to analyze the total aflatoxin (AFT) contamination of various staple foods in Angola and Mozambique. A total of 233 samples of corn…
View article: Use of Mucilage from Opuntia ficus-indica in the Manufacture of Probiotic Cream Cheese
Use of Mucilage from Opuntia ficus-indica in the Manufacture of Probiotic Cream Cheese Open
Cream cheese is a type of fresh cheese with a thin consistency with great potential for adding probiotics. However, artificial thickeners have been used in its production, decreasing consumer satisfaction. This study suggests natural mucil…
View article: Development, characterization and stability of a novel sport drink based on thermal water, apple juice and hibiscus
Development, characterization and stability of a novel sport drink based on thermal water, apple juice and hibiscus Open
Isotonic drinks are sports beverages that replenish minerals and rapidly absorbable carbohydrates. We proposed to surpass traditional formulations of isotonic drinks by integrating thermal water, which remains unexploited as a source of el…
View article: Unravelling the effect of control agents on <scp><i>Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi</i></scp> on a chestnut‐based medium by proteomics
Unravelling the effect of control agents on <span><i>Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi</i></span> on a chestnut‐based medium by proteomics Open
BACKGROUND Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi is the major chestnut pathogen, responsible for economic losses and recently described as a 3‐nitropropionic acid and diplodiatoxin mycotoxin producer. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens QST 713 (Serenade® ASO)…
View article: Comparing Prognosis for BRCA1, BRCA2, and Non-BRCA Breast Cancer
Comparing Prognosis for BRCA1, BRCA2, and Non-BRCA Breast Cancer Open
Background: Germline pathogenic variants (PV) in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which account for 20% of familial breast cancer (BC) cases, are highly penetrant and are associated with Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer Syndrome. Previous studies, m…
View article: The impact of bee product incorporation on the processing properties, nutritional value, sensory acceptance, and microbial stability of bread
The impact of bee product incorporation on the processing properties, nutritional value, sensory acceptance, and microbial stability of bread Open
Consumers are making their lifestyle healthier by changing diet, so food producers are exploring the enrichment of daily products using natural additives with nutraceutical properties. The addition of bee products is a good example, enabli…
View article: Mycotoxins and Other Secondary Metabolites Are Produced by Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi When Confronted with Biological and Chemical Control Agents
Mycotoxins and Other Secondary Metabolites Are Produced by Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi When Confronted with Biological and Chemical Control Agents Open
Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi (Gs) is a relevant pathogen of chestnut since it provokes significant losses worldwide. The aim of this study was to screen the effect of a new biocontrol agent (BCA) against Gs isolated from chestnut (CIMO-BCA1) …
View article: Valorization of pomace from craft cider: Nutritional value, chemical composition, and phenolic and mineral profiles
Valorization of pomace from craft cider: Nutritional value, chemical composition, and phenolic and mineral profiles Open
Waste recovery, in a circular economy context, is associated with clear economic and environmental benefits. Although apple pomace has been extensively studied for many applications, the valorization of pomace from emerging craft cider pro…
View article: Chestnut Brown Rot and Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi: Characterization of the Causal Agent in Portugal
Chestnut Brown Rot and Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi: Characterization of the Causal Agent in Portugal Open
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa Miller) is a nutritious food with high social and economic impacts in Portugal. The fungus Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi (syn. Gnomoniopsis castaneae) is the causal agent of chestnut brown rot, and is currently …
View article: Effect of different storage conditions on the stability and safety of almonds
Effect of different storage conditions on the stability and safety of almonds Open
Almond production in Portugal is of great importance for the economy of their main producing areas. However, the contamination of these nut fruits with fungi and mycotoxins poses a significant risk to food safety and security. This work in…
View article: The generally recognized as safe (GRAS) microalgae <i>Haematococcus pluvialis</i> (wet) as a multifunctional additive for coloring and improving the organoleptic and functional properties of foods
The generally recognized as safe (GRAS) microalgae <i>Haematococcus pluvialis</i> (wet) as a multifunctional additive for coloring and improving the organoleptic and functional properties of foods Open
Novel incorporation of non-lyophilized astaxanthin-rich microalgae as a natural food additive for coloration, improvement of the bioactive profile (carotenoids and fatty acids), and modulation of food degradation.
View article: Impact of Cultivar, Processing and Storage on the Mycobiota of European Chestnut Fruits
Impact of Cultivar, Processing and Storage on the Mycobiota of European Chestnut Fruits Open
Sweet chestnut fruits are popular fruits commercialized as fresh or processed ready-to-eat products. The major post-harvest problems associated with stored chestnut fruits are fungal rots, which cause major losses in fruit quality. The aim…
View article: Effect of relative humidity on the quality and safety of peeled almond kernels ( <i>Prunus dulcis</i> Mill.) during simulated maritime transport/storage
Effect of relative humidity on the quality and safety of peeled almond kernels ( <i>Prunus dulcis</i> Mill.) during simulated maritime transport/storage Open
Long‐term transport and storage of peeled almonds under unsuitable conditions may cause the product's rejection. To get knowledge in this topic, peeled almonds were stored at 25°C and 60, 70, and 80% relative humidity (RH). The maintenance…
View article: Production of chitosan-based biodegradable active films using bio-waste enriched with polyphenol propolis extract envisaging food packaging applications
Production of chitosan-based biodegradable active films using bio-waste enriched with polyphenol propolis extract envisaging food packaging applications Open
Developing biodegradable active films has been a promising green approach to overcoming global concerns over the environmental pollution and human health caused by plastic utilization. This study aimed to develop active films based on chit…
View article: <i>Arbutus unedo</i> leaf extracts as potential dairy preservatives: case study on quark cheese
<i>Arbutus unedo</i> leaf extracts as potential dairy preservatives: case study on quark cheese Open
The plant kingdom is an endless source of molecules that can be applied in almost all realms of society.