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View article: Svojstva fenol-formaldehidne smole modificirane kraft ligninom za proizvodnju ploča iverica
Svojstva fenol-formaldehidne smole modificirane kraft ligninom za proizvodnju ploča iverica Open
Lignin is a natural polymer with a phenolic structure, which makes it suitable as a substitute in phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins. In this study, unmodified kraft lignin was used as a substitute in a commercial phenol-formaldehyde resin, w…
View article: Host tree impact on Lymantria species under CO2 and temperature changes
Host tree impact on Lymantria species under CO2 and temperature changes Open
Introduction Climate change has led to rising atmospheric CO 2 levels and temperatures, projected to double CO 2 concentrations and increase temperatures by 2–5°C by the end of the 21 st century. These environmental changes influence plant…
View article: The relationship between Nemozoma elongatum (Coleoptera: Trogossitidae) and its primary bark-beetle prey-species
The relationship between Nemozoma elongatum (Coleoptera: Trogossitidae) and its primary bark-beetle prey-species Open
View article: The effect of processing on the nutritional values of yellow mealworm and Jamaican field cricket
The effect of processing on the nutritional values of yellow mealworm and Jamaican field cricket Open
Despite extensive research on the nutritional value of edible insects, there is insufficient data on how processing methods affect their chemical composition. In this study, our objective was to assess the effects of boiling, roasting, ove…
View article: Physiological and biochemical changes of Picea abies (L.) during acute drought stress and their correlation with susceptibility to Ips typographus (L.) and I. duplicatus (Sahlberg)
Physiological and biochemical changes of Picea abies (L.) during acute drought stress and their correlation with susceptibility to Ips typographus (L.) and I. duplicatus (Sahlberg) Open
Introduction In recent years, Norway spruce ( Picea abies L.) forests in Central Europe have faced escalating threats from bark beetles, primarily Ips typographus (L.), and other species, such as I. duplicatus (Sahlberg). Outbreaks are par…
View article: Pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) preferences among species of conifer seedlings planted on clear-cuts in central Europe
Pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) preferences among species of conifer seedlings planted on clear-cuts in central Europe Open
Introduction As a result of climate change and bark beetle outbreaks in forests, extensive salvage, and sanitary cutting have been undertaken in Europe, resulting in many clear-cuts with coarse stumps. The populations of pine weevils ( Hyl…
View article: Time is of the essence: unveiling the rapid response of Populus to insect feeding
Time is of the essence: unveiling the rapid response of Populus to insect feeding Open
Plant metabolism response to insect herbivores is the central theme of this publication. Genetically uniform individuals of European aspen ( Populus tremula ) were exposed to recurrent feeding by spongy moths ( Lepidoptera ) at specific ti…
View article: Genome-Wide Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Unveiling the Defence Mechanisms of Populus tremula against Sucking and Chewing Insect Herbivores
Genome-Wide Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Unveiling the Defence Mechanisms of Populus tremula against Sucking and Chewing Insect Herbivores Open
Plants and insects coevolved as an evolutionarily successful and enduring association. The molecular arms race led to evolutionary novelties regarding unique mechanisms of defence and detoxification in plants and insects. While insects ado…
View article: Mitigating Norway spruce mortality through the combined use of an anti-attractant for Ips typographus and an attractant for Thanasimus formicarius
Mitigating Norway spruce mortality through the combined use of an anti-attractant for Ips typographus and an attractant for Thanasimus formicarius Open
This study investigates the efficacy of combined treatment strategy, incorporating pheromones for bark beetle I. typographus (IT) and attractant of its natural enemy T. formicarius (TF), along with anti-attractants for IT (containing 1-hex…
View article: Biochemical Responses in Populus tremula: Defending against Sucking and Leaf-Chewing Insect Herbivores
Biochemical Responses in Populus tremula: Defending against Sucking and Leaf-Chewing Insect Herbivores Open
The main biochemical traits were estimated in poplar leaves under biotic attack (aphids and spongy moth infestation). Changes in the abundance of bioactive compounds in genetically uniform individuals of European aspen (Populus tremula), s…
View article: Juvenile hormone III induction reveals key genes in general metabolism, pheromone biosynthesis, and detoxification in Eurasian spruce bark beetle
Juvenile hormone III induction reveals key genes in general metabolism, pheromone biosynthesis, and detoxification in Eurasian spruce bark beetle Open
Introduction In recent years, bark beetle Ips typographus , has caused extensive damage to European Norway spruce forests through widespread outbreaks. This pest employs pheromone-assisted aggregation to overcome tree defense, resulting in…
View article: Defensive Glands in Stylotermitidae (Blattodea, Isoptera)
Defensive Glands in Stylotermitidae (Blattodea, Isoptera) Open
View article: Physiological and biochemical indicators in Norway spruces freshly infested by Ips typographus: potential for early detection methods
Physiological and biochemical indicators in Norway spruces freshly infested by Ips typographus: potential for early detection methods Open
Intoduction The bark beetle Ips typographus currently represents the primary pest of Norway spruce ( Picea abies ) in Central Europe. Early detection and timely salvage cutting of bark beetle-infested trees are functional management strate…
View article: Multi-omics signatures in new-onset diabetes predict metabolic response to dietary inulin: findings from an observational study followed by an interventional trial
Multi-omics signatures in new-onset diabetes predict metabolic response to dietary inulin: findings from an observational study followed by an interventional trial Open
View article: The trail-following communication in Stylotermes spp. (Blattodea, Isoptera, Stylotermitidae)
The trail-following communication in Stylotermes spp. (Blattodea, Isoptera, Stylotermitidae) Open
Stylotermitidae appear peculiar among all termites, feeding in trunks of living trees in South Asia only. The difficulty to collect them limits our ability to study them, and they thus still belong to critically unknown groups in respect t…
View article: Impact of Wood Age on Termite Microbial Assemblages
Impact of Wood Age on Termite Microbial Assemblages Open
Termites can feed on wood thanks to their association with their gut microbes. However, the current understanding of termites as holobiont is limited.
View article: The tropical cookbook: Termite diet and phylogenetics—Over geographical origin—Drive the microbiome and functional genetic structure of nests
The tropical cookbook: Termite diet and phylogenetics—Over geographical origin—Drive the microbiome and functional genetic structure of nests Open
Termites are key decomposers of dead plant material involved in the organic matter recycling process in warm terrestrial ecosystems. Due to their prominent role as urban pests of timber, research efforts have been directed toward biocontro…
View article: Protective Effect of Vegan Microbiota on Liver Steatosis Is Conveyed by Dietary Fiber: Implications for Fecal Microbiota Transfer Therapy
Protective Effect of Vegan Microbiota on Liver Steatosis Is Conveyed by Dietary Fiber: Implications for Fecal Microbiota Transfer Therapy Open
Fecal microbiota transfer may serve as a therapeutic tool for treating obesity and related disorders but currently, there is no consensus regarding the optimal donor characteristics. We studied how microbiota from vegan donors, who exhibit…
View article: Gene Expression Plasticity Facilitates Different Host Feeding in Ips Sexdentatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Gene Expression Plasticity Facilitates Different Host Feeding in Ips Sexdentatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Open
View article: Ophiostomatoid fungi synergize attraction of the Eurasian spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus to its aggregation pheromone in field traps
Ophiostomatoid fungi synergize attraction of the Eurasian spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus to its aggregation pheromone in field traps Open
Eurasian spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus is a destructive pest of the Norway spruce ( Picea abies ). Recent outbreaks in Europe have been attributed to global warming and other anthropogenic impacts. Bark beetles are guided by multiple…
View article: Termite diet rather than geographical origin determines the microbiome composition and functional genetic structure of nests from South American and African representatives, as revealed by a multiomics approach
Termite diet rather than geographical origin determines the microbiome composition and functional genetic structure of nests from South American and African representatives, as revealed by a multiomics approach Open
Termites represent one of the most important insect groups worldwide due to their key role as plant decomposers and proxy of carbon recycling in the tropical rainforest ecosystems. Besides, high relevance in research has been given to thes…
View article: The Last Trees Standing: Climate modulates tree survival factors during a prolonged bark beetle outbreak in Europe
The Last Trees Standing: Climate modulates tree survival factors during a prolonged bark beetle outbreak in Europe Open
Plant traits are an expression of strategic tradeoffs in plant performance that determine variation in allocation of finite resources to alternate physiological functions. Climate factors interact with plant traits to mediate tree survival…
View article: Efficiency and Sustainability of Ips duplicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Pheromone Dispensers with Different Designs
Efficiency and Sustainability of Ips duplicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Pheromone Dispensers with Different Designs Open
Ips duplicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a bark beetle that recently invaded southern Europe. It produces intense outbreaks in the spruce stands installed outside their natural area. Pheromone dispensers with different designs are use…
View article: Vegan Diet Is Associated With Favorable Effects on the Metabolic Performance of Intestinal Microbiota: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Omics Study
Vegan Diet Is Associated With Favorable Effects on the Metabolic Performance of Intestinal Microbiota: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Omics Study Open
Background and Aim: Plant-based diets are associated with potential health benefits, but the contribution of gut microbiota remains to be clarified. We aimed to identify differences in key features of microbiome composition and function wi…
View article: Changes in Volatile Compound Profiles in Cold-Pressed Oils Obtained from Various Seeds during Accelerated Storage
Changes in Volatile Compound Profiles in Cold-Pressed Oils Obtained from Various Seeds during Accelerated Storage Open
Cold-pressed oils are highly valuable sources of unsaturated fatty acids which are prone to oxidation processes, resulting in the formation of lipid oxidation products, which may deteriorate the sensory quality of the produced oil. The aim…
View article: Trehalose determination in Norway spruce (Picea abies) roots. Analytics matters
Trehalose determination in Norway spruce (Picea abies) roots. Analytics matters Open
View article: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Wood and Wood-Based Panels: Methods for Evaluation, Potential Health Risks, and Mitigation
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Wood and Wood-Based Panels: Methods for Evaluation, Potential Health Risks, and Mitigation Open
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are contained in various construction materials and interior equipment. Their higher concentrations in the indoor air are associated with negative effects on human health and are disputed in terms of healt…
View article: VOC Emissions from Spruce Strands and Hemp Shive: In Search for a Low Emission Raw Material for Bio-Based Construction Materials
VOC Emissions from Spruce Strands and Hemp Shive: In Search for a Low Emission Raw Material for Bio-Based Construction Materials Open
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) reduce indoor air quality. They are associated with negative effects on human health and wellbeing. In terms of legislation requirements and consumer pressure, VOCs from engineered wood materials are reduc…
View article: The Effect of Butyrate-Supplemented Parenteral Nutrition on Intestinal Defence Mechanisms and the Parenteral Nutrition-Induced Shift in the Gut Microbiota in the Rat Model
The Effect of Butyrate-Supplemented Parenteral Nutrition on Intestinal Defence Mechanisms and the Parenteral Nutrition-Induced Shift in the Gut Microbiota in the Rat Model Open
Butyrate produced by the intestinal microbiota is essential for proper functioning of the intestinal immune system. Total dependence on parenteral nutrition (PN) is associated with numerous adverse effects, including severe microbial dysbi…