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View article: Assessing Biodiversity at Eastern Oyster ( <scp> <i>Crassostrea virginica</i> </scp> ) Aquaculture and Reef Sites Utilizing Real‐Time Monitoring and Environmental <scp>DNA</scp> in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware, <scp>USA</scp>
Assessing Biodiversity at Eastern Oyster ( <span> <i>Crassostrea virginica</i> </span> ) Aquaculture and Reef Sites Utilizing Real‐Time Monitoring and Environmental <span>DNA</span> in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware, <span>USA</span> Open
Eastern Oysters ( Crassostrea virginica ) are a keystone species and an important product of the commercial shellfish industry in Delaware. Oysters are known as “environmental engineers” that provide a structured habitat for the ecosystem,…
View article: Winter Bloom Dynamics and Molecular Analysis of Benthic Sediments for the Toxic Dinoflagellate, Dinophysis acuminata, at Torquay Canal, Rehoboth Bay, Delaware, USA
Winter Bloom Dynamics and Molecular Analysis of Benthic Sediments for the Toxic Dinoflagellate, Dinophysis acuminata, at Torquay Canal, Rehoboth Bay, Delaware, USA Open
The increased presence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) is a concern for many aquatic environments, especially with the increasing effects of climate change. Members of the dinoflagellate genus Dinophysis have been shown to produce toxins th…
View article: Aragonite Saturation State as an Indicator for Oyster Habitat Health in the Delaware Inland Bays
Aragonite Saturation State as an Indicator for Oyster Habitat Health in the Delaware Inland Bays Open
Bivalves such as oysters rely on aragonite and calcite for shell formation via the biomineralization of calcium carbonate. Ocean acidification reduces carbonate ion availability, compromising shell growth and inducing dissolution under und…
View article: Winter Bloom Dynamics and Molecular Analysis of Benthic Sediments for the Toxic Dinoflagellate, Dinophysis acuminata, at Torquay Canal, Rehoboth Bay, Delaware, USA
Winter Bloom Dynamics and Molecular Analysis of Benthic Sediments for the Toxic Dinoflagellate, Dinophysis acuminata, at Torquay Canal, Rehoboth Bay, Delaware, USA Open
The increased presence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) is a concern for many aquatic environments, especially with the increasing effects of climate change. Members of the dinoflagellate genus Dinophysis have been shown to produce toxins th…
View article: A Novel Framework to Represent Hypoxia in Coastal Systems
A Novel Framework to Represent Hypoxia in Coastal Systems Open
Policymakers face the challenge of increasing food and energy production while reducing nutrient pollution. Coastal hypoxic zones, often caused by human activity, are a key indicator of sustainability. The purpose of this study is to devel…
View article: Aragonite Saturation State as an Indicator for Oyster Habitat Health in the Delaware Inland Bays
Aragonite Saturation State as an Indicator for Oyster Habitat Health in the Delaware Inland Bays Open
Aragonite and calcite are important nutrients for bivalves who biomineralize calcium carbonate in the water to form their outer shells. Ocean acidification can lead to a decrease in carbonate ions making forming these shells difficult. Whe…
View article: Exploring the Complexities of Seafood: From Benefits to Contaminants
Exploring the Complexities of Seafood: From Benefits to Contaminants Open
Seafood plays a vital role in human diets worldwide, serving as an important source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals that promote health and prevent various chronic conditions. The health be…
View article: Investigation of the presence and persistence of bacteria in seawater and oysters from an aquaculture farm in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware
Investigation of the presence and persistence of bacteria in seawater and oysters from an aquaculture farm in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware Open
The filter-feeding nature of oysters, anthropogenic activities, and increasing agriculture in Delaware compromise the microbial safety of Eastern oysters from local aquaculture farms. From July to October 2023, we evaluated the presence an…
View article: Development of a Reference Transcriptome and Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Linked to Salt Stress in Salt Marsh Grass (Sporobolus alterniflorus) along Delaware Coastal Regions
Development of a Reference Transcriptome and Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Linked to Salt Stress in Salt Marsh Grass (Sporobolus alterniflorus) along Delaware Coastal Regions Open
Salt marsh grass (Sporobolus alterniflorus) plays a crucial role in Delaware coastal regions by serving as a physical barrier between land and water along the inland bays and beaches. This vegetation helps to stabilize the shoreline and pr…
View article: Nanoparticle Uptake and Bioaccumulation in Pisum sativum L. (Green Pea) Analyzed via Dark-Field Microscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, and Principal Component Analysis Combined with Machine Learning
Nanoparticle Uptake and Bioaccumulation in Pisum sativum L. (Green Pea) Analyzed via Dark-Field Microscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, and Principal Component Analysis Combined with Machine Learning Open
The green pea (Pisum sativum L.) is an economically, nutritionally, and culturally important legume. It is a crop that is subject to various investigations due to its popularity with the development of various protocols in different topics…
View article: Tools and Techniques to Accelerate Crop Breeding
Tools and Techniques to Accelerate Crop Breeding Open
As climate changes and a growing global population continue to escalate the need for greater production capabilities of food crops, technological advances in agricultural and crop research will remain a necessity. While great advances in c…
View article: Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Role in Sustainable Agriculture: From Wastewater Treatment to Biofertilizer Production
Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Role in Sustainable Agriculture: From Wastewater Treatment to Biofertilizer Production Open
Nowadays, one of the major environmental problems at the global level is the fact that the water is polluted by huge loads of organic and inorganic compounds, heavy metals (HMs), and chemicals produced by agricultural, industrial, and huma…
View article: Microplastics in Atlantic Ribbed Mussels (Geukensia demissa) from the Delaware Inland Bays, USA
Microplastics in Atlantic Ribbed Mussels (Geukensia demissa) from the Delaware Inland Bays, USA Open
Due to the prevalence of plastic pollution in coastal ecosystems, aquatic organisms are at high risk for accumulating microplastics (MPs). Filter-feeding bivalves, such as mussels and oysters, may be exposed to, and subsequently accumulate…
View article: Enzymatic processing of algae for food applications
Enzymatic processing of algae for food applications Open
Today, almost all human health problems are related to malnutrition. Algae (macro- and micro-algae) are potent to provide the necessary nutrients for our bodies (i.e., starch, lipids, protein, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins). Nevert…
View article: Comprehensive Proteomic Analysis of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Seeds Reveal Shared and Unique Proteins Involved in Terminal Drought Stress Response in Tolerant and Sensitive Genotypes
Comprehensive Proteomic Analysis of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Seeds Reveal Shared and Unique Proteins Involved in Terminal Drought Stress Response in Tolerant and Sensitive Genotypes Open
This study identified proteomic changes in the seeds of two tolerant (SB-DT3 and SB-DT2) and two sensitive (Merlot and Stampede) common bean genotypes in response to terminal drought stress. Differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were ab…
View article: Utilizing HRPzyme, a cost-effective Vibrio parahaemolyticus detection method
Utilizing HRPzyme, a cost-effective Vibrio parahaemolyticus detection method Open
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a prominent infectious bacterium responsible for causing widespread cases of acute gastroenteritis in humans globally. In this regard, Colorimetric detection can be essentially used as a sensitive, rapid, and cos…
View article: Diet and Temperature Effects on the Survival of Larval Red Deep-Sea Crabs, Chaceon quinquedens (Smith, 1879), under Laboratory Conditions
Diet and Temperature Effects on the Survival of Larval Red Deep-Sea Crabs, Chaceon quinquedens (Smith, 1879), under Laboratory Conditions Open
Declines in commercial crustacean species (such as lobsters, king crab, etc.) have caused an increased interest in the harvest of the red deep-sea crab Chaceon quinquedens. The red deep-sea crab is a federally managed fishery; however, lit…
View article: Investigating the Relationship between Nitrate, Total Dissolved Nitrogen, and Phosphate with Abundance of Pathogenic Vibrios and Harmful Algal Blooms in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware
Investigating the Relationship between Nitrate, Total Dissolved Nitrogen, and Phosphate with Abundance of Pathogenic Vibrios and Harmful Algal Blooms in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware Open
Vibrio-associated illnesses have been expanding globally over the past several decades (A. Newton, M.
View article: Uptake and Presence Evaluation of Nanoparticles in Cicer arietinum L. by Infrared Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Techniques
Uptake and Presence Evaluation of Nanoparticles in Cicer arietinum L. by Infrared Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Techniques Open
The aim of this work was to study the applicability of infrared spectroscopy combined with machine learning techniques to evaluate the uptake and distribution of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in Cicer…
View article: CRISPR-Cas technology a new era in genomic engineering
CRISPR-Cas technology a new era in genomic engineering Open
The CRISPR-Cas systems have offered a flexible, easy-to-use platform to precisely modify and control the genomes of organisms in various fields, ranging from agricultural biotechnology to therapeutics. This system is extensively used in th…
View article: Presence and Plant Uptake of Heavy Metals in Tidal Marsh Wetland Soils
Presence and Plant Uptake of Heavy Metals in Tidal Marsh Wetland Soils Open
Marsh grasses have been used as efficient tools for phytoremediation and are known to play key roles in maintaining ecosystem functions by reducing the contamination of coastlines. This study was initiated to understand how human activitie…
View article: Interactive effects of light, CO2 and temperature on growth and resource partitioning by the mixotrophic dinoflagellate, Karlodinium veneficum
Interactive effects of light, CO2 and temperature on growth and resource partitioning by the mixotrophic dinoflagellate, Karlodinium veneficum Open
There is little information on the impacts of climate change on resource partitioning for mixotrophic phytoplankton. Here, we investigated the hypothesis that light interacts with temperature and CO 2 to affect changes in growth and cellul…
View article: Design and Operation of Effective Landfills with Minimal Effects on the Environment and Human Health
Design and Operation of Effective Landfills with Minimal Effects on the Environment and Human Health Open
Totaling at 7.4 billion people, the world’s population is rapidly growing, bringing along with it an increase in waste generation. The impact of this exponential increase in waste generation has resulted in the increased formation and util…
View article: Benthic Community Assessment of Commercial Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) Gear in Delaware Inland Bays
Benthic Community Assessment of Commercial Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) Gear in Delaware Inland Bays Open
Oyster aquaculture is one of several methods for the restoration of Delaware Inland Bays; however, little is known about its potential impacts on the benthic community of the bays. In this study, water quality parameters were measured and …
View article: Data for climate change effects on Karlodinium veneficum
Data for climate change effects on Karlodinium veneficum Open
There is little information on the impacts of climate change on mixotrophic algae. This dataset describes growth rates, cell volume, particulate carbon and nitrogen content, RuBisCO expression and grazing rates of the mixotrophic dinoflage…
View article: Data for climate change effects on Karlodinium veneficum
Data for climate change effects on Karlodinium veneficum Open
There is little information on the impacts of climate change on mixotrophic algae. This dataset describes growth rates, cell volume, particulate carbon and nitrogen content, RuBisCO expression and grazing rates of the mixotrophic dinoflage…
View article: Efficacy of Heavy Use Area Protection (HUAP) Pads in Poultry Farm
Efficacy of Heavy Use Area Protection (HUAP) Pads in Poultry Farm Open
This research focuses on the efficiency of recommended heavy use area protection (HUAP) pads installed in poultry houses utilizing the Choptank River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is severely affected by …
View article: Assessment of Vibrio parahaemolyticus levels in oysters (Crassostrea virginica) and seawater in Delaware Bay in relation to environmental conditions and the prevalence of molecular markers to identify pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains
Assessment of Vibrio parahaemolyticus levels in oysters (Crassostrea virginica) and seawater in Delaware Bay in relation to environmental conditions and the prevalence of molecular markers to identify pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains Open
This study identified Vibrio parahaemolyticus in oyster and seawater samples collected from Delaware Bay from June through October of 2016. Environmental parameters including water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and chlorophy…
View article: Remote set of oyster (Crassostrea virginica) in various aquaculture gear
Remote set of oyster (Crassostrea virginica) in various aquaculture gear Open
Remote-setting of oyster, Crassostrea virginica, larvae from the disease-resistant Haskin NEH line is performed every other year in Delaware to supply small-scale oyster enhancement efforts, citizen oyster gardening program. Over the past …