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View article: Investigation of Essential Oil from Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Seeds and Selected Terpenes as Repellents Against Adult Female Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae) Sand Flies
Investigation of Essential Oil from Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Seeds and Selected Terpenes as Repellents Against Adult Female Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae) Sand Flies Open
Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by sand flies, poses a significant global health threat. Chemical repellents and insecticides are widely used for protection, but prolonged use has led to resistance, reduced efficacy, and env…
View article: Luring the vector: A systematic review of sand fly attractants
Luring the vector: A systematic review of sand fly attractants Open
Sand flies are vectors of Leishmania spp. parasites, responsible for causing leishmaniasis in humans and animals. Effective control of sand fly populations is essential to interrupt pathogen transmission, yet conventional insecticid…
View article: EFFICACY OF TRANSFLUTHRIN VARIES BY SPECIES AND PLACEMENT IN A WARM TEMPERATE MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENT1
EFFICACY OF TRANSFLUTHRIN VARIES BY SPECIES AND PLACEMENT IN A WARM TEMPERATE MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENT1 Open
Spatial repellents may protect personnel in delimited areas from incursion of vector or nuisance Diptera, such as mosquitoes and sand flies. We investigated the efficacy of resin diffusers impregnated with transfluthrin in protecting 2 sim…
View article: Sand Fly larvae are capable of positive chemotaxis: a proof of concept study using <i>Phlebotomus papatasi</i> (Diptera: Psychodidae) as a model species
Sand Fly larvae are capable of positive chemotaxis: a proof of concept study using <i>Phlebotomus papatasi</i> (Diptera: Psychodidae) as a model species Open
Phlebotomine sand flies are important vectors of medical and veterinary importance, transmitting pathogens, such as the Leishmania parasites, responsible for 700,000 to 1 million new cases of leishmaniasis every year. The vast majority of …
View article: Mosquitoes harvested from rice fields as alternative protein ingredient in broiler feed: insights from the first pilot study
Mosquitoes harvested from rice fields as alternative protein ingredient in broiler feed: insights from the first pilot study Open
Global population continuous growth and increasing consumers’ demands for protein-rich diets have posed sustainability challenges for traditional livestock feed sources. Consequently, exploring alternative and sustainable protein sources h…
View article: Assessment of the Spoilage Microbiota and the Growth Potential of Listeria monocytogenes in Minced Free-Range Chicken Meat Stored at 4 °C in Vacuum: Comparison with the Spoilage Community of Resultant Retail Modified Atmosphere Packaged Products
Assessment of the Spoilage Microbiota and the Growth Potential of Listeria monocytogenes in Minced Free-Range Chicken Meat Stored at 4 °C in Vacuum: Comparison with the Spoilage Community of Resultant Retail Modified Atmosphere Packaged Products Open
Although current diet and nutrition trends in developed countries led the poultry industry to shift to alternative breeding/production methods, such as organic and free-range, limited data on the microbiology of alternative compared to con…
View article: Valorization of SCG through Extraction of Phenolic Compounds and Synthesis of New Biosorbent
Valorization of SCG through Extraction of Phenolic Compounds and Synthesis of New Biosorbent Open
Coffee is considered to be one of the most renowned beverages and it is the second-most consumed product worldwide. Spent coffee grounds (SCGs) are the primary solid residue, which are generated during the coffee powder brewing in hot wate…
View article: Anaerobic Acidogenic Fermentation of Cellobiose by Immobilized Cells: Prediction of Organic Acids Production by Response Surface Methodology
Anaerobic Acidogenic Fermentation of Cellobiose by Immobilized Cells: Prediction of Organic Acids Production by Response Surface Methodology Open
Response surface methodology was used to derive a prediction model for organic acids production by anaerobic acidogenic fermentation of cellobiose, using a mixed culture immobilized on γ-alumina. Three parameters (substrate concentration, …
View article: Effect of pH on the Economic Potential of Dark Fermentation Products from Used Disposable Nappies and Expired Food Products
Effect of pH on the Economic Potential of Dark Fermentation Products from Used Disposable Nappies and Expired Food Products Open
Used disposable nappies constitute a waste stream that has no established treatment method. The purpose of this study was the assessment of the dark fermentation of used disposable nappies and expired food products under different pH value…
View article: Fermented Cereal-based Products: Nutritional Aspects, Possible Impact on Gut Microbiota and Health Implications
Fermented Cereal-based Products: Nutritional Aspects, Possible Impact on Gut Microbiota and Health Implications Open
Fermentation, as a process to increase the security of food supply, represents an integral part of food culture development worldwide. Nowadays, in the evolving functional food era where new sophisticated technological tools are leading to…
View article: Bacterial Cellulose Production Using the Corinthian Currant Finishing Side-Stream and Cheese Whey: Process Optimization and Textural Characterization
Bacterial Cellulose Production Using the Corinthian Currant Finishing Side-Stream and Cheese Whey: Process Optimization and Textural Characterization Open
The aim of this work was to develop bioprocesses to produce a high-value microbial product, bacterial cellulose (BC), utilizing the industrial side-stream of Corinthian currants finishing (CFS), with/without the addition of N-sources and c…
View article: Progress in bacterial cellulose matrices for biotechnological applications
Progress in bacterial cellulose matrices for biotechnological applications Open