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View article: Optimization of Poly(l-Amino Acids)-Based Platforms for Sensing and Biosensing: A Cyclic Voltammetry Study
Optimization of Poly(l-Amino Acids)-Based Platforms for Sensing and Biosensing: A Cyclic Voltammetry Study Open
Poly(amino acids) and gold nanoparticles are stable and biocompatible materials with distinguishing features which can be used to build nanocomposite electrochemical platforms for sensing applications. This paper presents the optimization …
View article: From soil to fork: Are mulch films releasing additives to the soil and contaminating our food?
From soil to fork: Are mulch films releasing additives to the soil and contaminating our food? Open
Climate change and rising food demand have increased plastic mulch use to boost yields; however, mulches release additives like phthalates, potentially contaminating soil and crops. This study examined additive transfer from conventional a…
View article: The impact of alfalfa intercropping and conventional tillage on N-cycling microbes: A Tuscan vineyard case study
The impact of alfalfa intercropping and conventional tillage on N-cycling microbes: A Tuscan vineyard case study Open
Vineyards, like other agroecosystems, face great challenges in preventing soil fertility decline and achieving sustainability goals. Addressing soil erosion, the loss of organic matter and nutrient deficiencies are therefore the focal poin…
View article: Cardoon cake as a sustainable alternative ingredient in broiler feeding
Cardoon cake as a sustainable alternative ingredient in broiler feeding Open
A strategy to improve poultry meat production sustainability is the use of by-products from agro-industries, such as cardoon cake (CC). Due to limited literature available, this trial aimed to study the effect of CC as an alternative prote…
View article: Supplementation with electrically conductive materials unlocks lactic acid conversion into volatile fatty acids during cheese whey fermentation
Supplementation with electrically conductive materials unlocks lactic acid conversion into volatile fatty acids during cheese whey fermentation Open
Cheese whey (CW), a by-product of the dairy industry, poses environmental challenges due to its high organic load and substantial production volumes. Dark fermentation (DF) offers a promising biological approach to valorizing CW by convert…
View article: Phenotype microarray-based assessment of metabolic variability in plant protoplasts
Phenotype microarray-based assessment of metabolic variability in plant protoplasts Open
View article: Evaluating additive release from conventional and biodegradable mulch films
Evaluating additive release from conventional and biodegradable mulch films Open
The rising demand for food and the effects of climate change necessitate improved agricultural practices. Mulching enhances soil conditions and reduces water use, with plastic films often favoured for their durability and cost-effectivenes…
View article: A review of <i>in vitro</i> approaches as tools for studying rumen fermentation and ecology: effectiveness compared to <i>in vivo</i> outcomes
A review of <i>in vitro</i> approaches as tools for studying rumen fermentation and ecology: effectiveness compared to <i>in vivo</i> outcomes Open
In vitro methods offer valuable insights into feed fermentations, composition, and function of ruminal microbiota, providing evaluations under standardised conditions, at lower costs than in vivo trials, minimising the reliance on live ani…
View article: Olive tree leaves in dairy sheep diet: effects on rumen metabolism, microbiota composition and milk quality
Olive tree leaves in dairy sheep diet: effects on rumen metabolism, microbiota composition and milk quality Open
Feeding ruminants with agro-industrial by-products represents an effective strategy to implement circular economy principles in animal husbandry. Olive tree leaves discarded during olive oil production are a natural source of compounds tha…
View article: Phenotypic Profiling of Selected Cellulolytic Strains to Develop a Crop Residue-Decomposing Bacterial Consortium
Phenotypic Profiling of Selected Cellulolytic Strains to Develop a Crop Residue-Decomposing Bacterial Consortium Open
Slow decomposition rates of cereal crop residues can lead to agronomic challenges, such as nutrient immobilization, delayed soil warming, and increased pest pressures. In this regard, microbial inoculation with efficient strains offers a v…
View article: Soil and water bioengineering impacts on biodiversity: multi-taxon monitoring in a landslide restoration project
Soil and water bioengineering impacts on biodiversity: multi-taxon monitoring in a landslide restoration project Open
View article: Impact of PET micro/nanoplastics on the symbiotic system Azolla filiculoides-Trichormus azollae
Impact of PET micro/nanoplastics on the symbiotic system Azolla filiculoides-Trichormus azollae Open
The symbiotic system Azolla filiculoides-Trichormus azollae was exposed for ten days to environmentally relevant concentrations (i.e. 0.05 and 0.1 g L-1) of polyethylene terephthalate micro-nanoplastics (PET-MNPs). Plastic parti…
View article: A Microbial Phenomics Approach to Determine Metabolic Signatures to Enhance Seabream Sparus aurata Traceability, Differentiating between Wild-Caught and Farmed
A Microbial Phenomics Approach to Determine Metabolic Signatures to Enhance Seabream Sparus aurata Traceability, Differentiating between Wild-Caught and Farmed Open
Background: The need for efficient and simplified techniques for seafood traceability is growing. This study proposes the Biolog EcoPlate assay as an innovative method for assessing wild and farmed Sparus aurata traceability, offering adva…
View article: Evaluation of ruminal methane and ammonia formation and microbiota composition as affected by supplements based on mixtures of tannins and essential oils using Rusitec
Evaluation of ruminal methane and ammonia formation and microbiota composition as affected by supplements based on mixtures of tannins and essential oils using Rusitec Open
View article: Soil and Water Bio Engineering (SWBE) techniques effects on Biodiversity, in Tuscany (Italy)
Soil and Water Bio Engineering (SWBE) techniques effects on Biodiversity, in Tuscany (Italy) Open
Monitoring, restoring and enhancing biodiversity is one of the most relevant issues in the transition towards more sustainable environmental solutions, but also to counter the effects of anthropogenic impacts and climate change. The develo…
View article: The Impact of Grass Cover and Tillage on N-Cycling Microbes: A Tuscan Vineyard Case Study
The Impact of Grass Cover and Tillage on N-Cycling Microbes: A Tuscan Vineyard Case Study Open
View article: Salt Stress Highlights the Relevance of Genotype × Genotype Interaction in the Nitrogen-Fixing Symbiosis between Sinorhizobium meliloti and Alfalfa
Salt Stress Highlights the Relevance of Genotype × Genotype Interaction in the Nitrogen-Fixing Symbiosis between Sinorhizobium meliloti and Alfalfa Open
Sustainable-forage production is globally increasing, especially in marginal areas where the edaphic conditions for plant growth are not optimal. Soil salinization influences the symbiotic interaction between alfalfa and rhizobia. The effi…
View article: Shaping the phycosphere: Analysis of the EPS in diatom‐bacterial co‐cultures
Shaping the phycosphere: Analysis of the EPS in diatom‐bacterial co‐cultures Open
The phycosphere is a unique niche that fosters complex interactions between microalgae and associated bacteria. The formation of this extracellular environment, and the associated bacterial biodiversity, is heavily influenced by the secret…
View article: Rumen microbial community and milk quality in Holstein lactating cows fed olive oil pomace as part in a sustainable feeding strategy
Rumen microbial community and milk quality in Holstein lactating cows fed olive oil pomace as part in a sustainable feeding strategy Open
The use of alternative feed ingredients from the Agro-industry could be an efficient tool to improve the sustainability of dairy cow production. Since the richness in polyphenols, olive oil pomace (OOP), produced during olive oil milling, …
View article: Characterisation of Cellulolytic Bacteria Isolated from Agricultural Soil in Central Lithuania
Characterisation of Cellulolytic Bacteria Isolated from Agricultural Soil in Central Lithuania Open
Characterisation and evaluation of soil bacteria were conducted in order to select the most potent strains that participate in the degradation of cellulose in unique agroecosystem and climatic conditions. Cellulolytic activity of soil bact…
View article: Rapid Detection of Brettanomyces bruxellensis in Wine by Polychromatic Flow Cytometry
Rapid Detection of Brettanomyces bruxellensis in Wine by Polychromatic Flow Cytometry Open
Brettanomyces bruxellensis is found in several fermented matrices and produces relevant alterations to the wine quality. The methods usually used to identify B. bruxellensis contamination are based on conventional microbiological technique…
View article: Characterization of the Soil Prokaryotic Community With Respect to Time and Fertilization With Animal Waste–Based Digestate in a Humid Continental Climate
Characterization of the Soil Prokaryotic Community With Respect to Time and Fertilization With Animal Waste–Based Digestate in a Humid Continental Climate Open
There is a renewed global awareness to improve soil health through the intensification and management of organic inputs such as the application of animal waste–based digestate and other types of organic fertilizers to the soil. The objecti…
View article: Effects of Controlled Mycorrhization and Deficit Irrigation in the Nursery on Post-Transplant Growth and Physiology of Acer campestre L. and Tilia cordata Mill.
Effects of Controlled Mycorrhization and Deficit Irrigation in the Nursery on Post-Transplant Growth and Physiology of Acer campestre L. and Tilia cordata Mill. Open
The goal of this work was to assess the effects of mycorrhizal inoculation and deficit irrigation applied in the nursery on the post-transplant growth and physiology of Acer campestre L. and Tilia cordata Mill. For this purpose, 144 precon…
View article: Exploring the relationship between bacterial genera and lipid metabolism in bovine rumen
Exploring the relationship between bacterial genera and lipid metabolism in bovine rumen Open
The rumen is characterised by a complex microbial ecosystem, which is particularly active in lipid metabolism. Several studies demonstrated a role of diet and breed on bacterial community profile, with the effect on metabolic pathways. Des…
View article: Characterization of the microbial community in ripened Pecorino Toscano cheese affected by pink discoloration
Characterization of the microbial community in ripened Pecorino Toscano cheese affected by pink discoloration Open
View article: Scaling down the microbial loop: data‐driven modelling of growth interactions in a diatom–bacterium co‐culture
Scaling down the microbial loop: data‐driven modelling of growth interactions in a diatom–bacterium co‐culture Open
Summary An intricate set of interactions characterizes marine ecosystems. One of the most important is represented by the microbial loop, which includes the exchange of dissolved organic matter (DOM) from phototrophic organisms to heterotr…
View article: Polyphenols and Organic Acids as Alternatives to Antimicrobials in Poultry Rearing: A Review
Polyphenols and Organic Acids as Alternatives to Antimicrobials in Poultry Rearing: A Review Open
For decades antibiotics have been used in poultry rearing to support high levels of production. Nevertheless, several problems have arisen because of the misuse of antibiotics (i.e., antibiotic resistance, residues in animal products, envi…
View article: Competitiveness for Nodule Colonization in Sinorhizobium meliloti: Combined <i>In Vitro</i> -Tagged Strain Competition and Genome-Wide Association Analysis
Competitiveness for Nodule Colonization in Sinorhizobium meliloti: Combined <i>In Vitro</i> -Tagged Strain Competition and Genome-Wide Association Analysis Open
Decoding the competitive pattern that occurs in the rhizosphere is challenging in the study of bacterial social interaction strategies. To date, the single-gene approach has mainly been used to uncover the bases of nodulation, but there is…
View article: Correlation of Breed, Growth Performance, and Rumen Microbiota in Two Rustic Cattle Breeds Reared Under Different Conditions
Correlation of Breed, Growth Performance, and Rumen Microbiota in Two Rustic Cattle Breeds Reared Under Different Conditions Open
The use of rustic cattle is desirable to face challenges brought on by climate change. Maremmana (MA) and Aubrac (AU) are rustic cattle breeds that can be successfully used for sustainable production. In this study, correlations between tw…
View article: Alfalfa for a Sustainable Ovine Farming System: Proposed Research for a New Feeding Strategy Based on Alfalfa and Ecological Leftovers in Drought Conditions
Alfalfa for a Sustainable Ovine Farming System: Proposed Research for a New Feeding Strategy Based on Alfalfa and Ecological Leftovers in Drought Conditions Open
In the past 10 years, the average demand for meat and milk across the world has significantly increased, especially in developing countries. Therefore, to support the production of animal-derived food products, a huge quantity of feed reso…