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View article: Phenolic Constituents Drive Antimicrobial and Antibiotic-Enhancing Activities of Cannabis sativa Seed Extracts Obtained by Two Extraction Methods
Phenolic Constituents Drive Antimicrobial and Antibiotic-Enhancing Activities of Cannabis sativa Seed Extracts Obtained by Two Extraction Methods Open
Hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) are a rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial potential. Still, their genotype-dependent variability and ability to enhance antibiotic efficacy remain insufficiently explored. Th…
View article: Restoration Potential of Vegetation: Soil Nutrient Responses and Heavy Metal Distribution in Coal Mine Tailings
Restoration Potential of Vegetation: Soil Nutrient Responses and Heavy Metal Distribution in Coal Mine Tailings Open
Coal mining leaves behind extensive tailing dumps that pose long-term ecological and soil degradation challenges. This study evaluates the restoration potential of vegetation on coal mine tailings in the Jiu Valley, Romania, focusing on so…
View article: Restoration Potential of Vegetation: Soil Nutrient Responses and Heavy Metal Distribution in Coal Mine Tailings
Restoration Potential of Vegetation: Soil Nutrient Responses and Heavy Metal Distribution in Coal Mine Tailings Open
Coal mining leaves behind extensive tailings dumps that pose long-term ecological and soil degradation challenges. This study investigates the restoration potential of vegetation on coal mine tailings in the Jiu Valley, Romania, focusing o…
View article: Mitigating Soil Acidity: Impact of Aglime (CaCO3) Particle Size and Application Rate on Exchangeable Aluminium and Base Cations Dynamics
Mitigating Soil Acidity: Impact of Aglime (CaCO3) Particle Size and Application Rate on Exchangeable Aluminium and Base Cations Dynamics Open
Liming is an essential practice for neutralizing soil acidity, influenced by factors like lime particle size and application rate, addressing challenges from climate change, acid rain, nitrate leaching, and mineral oxidation. This study ev…
View article: Effect of Lime Particles Size and Application Rate on Soil Acidity and Base Cation Dynamics
Effect of Lime Particles Size and Application Rate on Soil Acidity and Base Cation Dynamics Open
Liming is a common practice for improving the quality of soils affected by acidity, due to climate change, acid rain, nitrate leaching, and oxidation of sulphide minerals. This study aimed not only to assess the efficiency of fine and coar…
View article: Effect of Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors on Heavy Metal Mobility in an Intensively Cultivated Soil
Effect of Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors on Heavy Metal Mobility in an Intensively Cultivated Soil Open
Urease and nitrification inhibitors represent ways to reduce nitrogen losses; their presence modifies microbial and enzymatic activity in the soil, affecting pH and organic matter (OM), which in turn affects the mobility of heavy metals. T…
View article: Utilizing Principal Component Analysis to Assess the Effects of Complex Foliar Fertilizers Regarding Maize (Zea mays L.) Productivity
Utilizing Principal Component Analysis to Assess the Effects of Complex Foliar Fertilizers Regarding Maize (Zea mays L.) Productivity Open
This study sought to determine the effects of foliar fertilization (FF) on both the quantity and quality of maize grains using principal component analysis (PCA). This chemometric approach enabled the selection of the best foliar treatment…
View article: Arthrospira platensis Nanoparticles Mitigate Aging-Related Oxidative Injured Brain Induced by D-galactose in Rats Through Antioxidants, Anti-Inflammatory, and MAPK Pathways
Arthrospira platensis Nanoparticles Mitigate Aging-Related Oxidative Injured Brain Induced by D-galactose in Rats Through Antioxidants, Anti-Inflammatory, and MAPK Pathways Open
The NSP may be a promising natural protective compound that can prevent aging and preserve health.
View article: Breast Milk Mesenchymal Stem Cells and/or Derived Exosomes Mitigated Adenine-Induced Nephropathy via Modulating Renal Autophagy and Fibrotic Signaling Pathways and Their Epigenetic Regulations
Breast Milk Mesenchymal Stem Cells and/or Derived Exosomes Mitigated Adenine-Induced Nephropathy via Modulating Renal Autophagy and Fibrotic Signaling Pathways and Their Epigenetic Regulations Open
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a global health concern, is highly prevalent among adults. Presently, there are limited therapeutic options to restore kidney function. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of breast milk …
View article: The Study of the Impact of Complex Foliar Fertilization on the Yield and Quality of Sunflower Seeds (Helianhtus annuus L.) by Principal Component Analysis
The Study of the Impact of Complex Foliar Fertilization on the Yield and Quality of Sunflower Seeds (Helianhtus annuus L.) by Principal Component Analysis Open
The aim of the paper is to assess the impact of Foliar Fertilizations (FF) on the yield and quality of sunflower seeds. This research was carried out in the agricultural years of 2019–2021 in the experimental field of the university. The m…
View article: CORRELATION BETWEEN SOIL PH MEASURED IN TWO ELUENTS IN THE CASE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND: CONCLUSIONS REGARDING SOIL REACTION CLASSES
CORRELATION BETWEEN SOIL PH MEASURED IN TWO ELUENTS IN THE CASE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND: CONCLUSIONS REGARDING SOIL REACTION CLASSES Open
Soil pH is one of the most important measured soil parameters.It is an indicator of soil quality, establishes the reaction class, fertilizer recommendations, liming necessity and also an index of the soil biological processes.In Romania, t…
View article: Soil Pollution with Heavy Metals and Their Accumulation in Plants: A Review
Soil Pollution with Heavy Metals and Their Accumulation in Plants: A Review Open
Contamination of the environment with heavy metals is a widespread problem.Heavy metals enter the food chain because they can be taken up by plants, and therefore humans can also be exposed to them.The dynamics of heavy metals in the soil …
View article: Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.) from Spontaneous Flora of the West Part of Romania: A Source of Nutrients for Locals
Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.) from Spontaneous Flora of the West Part of Romania: A Source of Nutrients for Locals Open
In this study, the nutritional potential of some hazelnut varieties from the spontaneous flora of Romania was analyzed as a means to increase the sustainability of the local production. The chemical composition from hazelnuts (Corylus avel…
View article: Traditional Foods at the Click of a Button: The Preference for the Online Purchase of Romanian Traditional Foods during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Traditional Foods at the Click of a Button: The Preference for the Online Purchase of Romanian Traditional Foods during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The 2020 quarantine demonstrated that online food purchase has become one of the main protagonists of the pandemic. The present study valued the Internet as a mediator between producers and consumers with the power to create new demand for…
View article: Camelina sativa: A study on amino acid content
Camelina sativa: A study on amino acid content Open
Camelina, is relatively a new crop though is known for humanity from ancient times.Camelina draw attention for its oil rich in fatty acids therefore researchers began to focus on it in a variety of studies from the growing practices to ani…