Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simi Poulose, Ilari Jonkkari, Mikael S. Hedenqvist, Jurkka Kuusipalo
Summary: The study demonstrates that plastic films made from potato fruit juice have excellent oxygen barrier properties, potentially replacing ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer in future packaging. Additionally, the films exhibit good grease resistance but need to be laminated with hydrophobic polymers to improve water vapor barrier properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dimitrios Toroz, Fu Song, Amira Uddin, Gregory A. Chass, Devis Di Tommaso
Summary: Studying the influence of various anions added to solutions on the formation of magnesite can help understand the mechanism of magnesium ion dehydration, thus promoting the industrial application of converting low-temperature CO2 to MgCO3.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Muhammad Mohsin Kaleem, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Shariq Mahmood Alam, Xiaochen Ding, Jintao Cheng, Zhilong Bie
Summary: Grafting is a widely used technique to improve the tolerance of melon against stresses and enhance fruit quality and crop production. In this study, the postharvest fruit quality of melon grafted on different pumpkin rootstocks was evaluated under different storage conditions. The results showed that the choice of rootstock, storage temperature, and duration significantly influenced the physiological, biochemical, and antioxidative parameters related to postharvest fruit quality.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Maria Teresa Ariza, Luis Miranda, Jose Antonio Gomez-Mora, Juan Jesus Medina, David Lozano, Pedro Gavilan, Carmen Soria, Elsa Martinez-Ferri
Summary: A two-year field experiment comparing the physiological and agronomical responses of six commercial strawberry cultivars to different water treatments revealed that certain cultivars were able to maintain high yields and water use efficiency even under drought conditions, contributing to water savings and enhancing the sustainability of strawberry production.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yu Zhang, Qingqing Song, Quan Lv, Hongxin Wang
Summary: The study found that most tested wax additives improve the high temperature stability and moisture resistance of asphalt mixtures, but reduce low temperature stability. OPW showed the best performance among all selected PW additives due to its uniform microstructure.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Tianxue Yang, Junda Chen, Xiaoyue Zhong, Xuechen Yang, Gui Wang, Yuan Yao, Marcelo Sternberg, Wei Sun
Summary: The study investigates the effects of increased precipitation amount and decreased precipitation frequency on plant biomass and allocation in different degraded grasslands in northeast China. Results show that lower precipitation frequency promotes belowground biomass but reduces aboveground biomass, while higher precipitation amount enhances aboveground biomass in lightly and moderately degraded grasslands. The interaction between precipitation amount and frequency influences biomass allocation strategies, with adjustments in root distribution observed in moderately degraded grasslands. These findings highlight the importance of considering degradation level when predicting ecosystem responses to changing precipitation regimes.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jana Ulrich, Felix S. Fauer, Henning W. Rust
Summary: The study reveals that the intensity of precipitation in summer months in Germany decreases more rapidly with duration, and there are significant differences between different months. Comparing the annual IDF curves obtained from monthly modeling with conventional methods shows that incorporating smooth variations throughout the year leads to a considerable reduction in uncertainties. In addition, deviations from the assumption of scale invariance were observed in some stations, resulting in a flattening of the IDF curves for longer durations.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meredith A. Holgerson, David C. Richardson, Joseph Roith, Lauren E. Bortolotti, Kerri Finlay, Daniel J. Hornbach, Kshitij Gurung, Andrew Ness, Mikkel R. Andersen, Sheel Bansal, Jacques C. Finlay, Jacob A. Cianci-Gaskill, Shannon Hahn, Benjamin D. Janke, Cory McDonald, Jorrit P. Mesman, Rebecca L. North, Cassandra O. Roberts, Jon N. Sweetman, Jackie R. Webb
Summary: The study reveals that the mixing regimes of shallow waterbodies are highly sensitive to small differences in size and depth. Shallow lakes tend to mix more frequently, while shallow ponds mix less often. Precipitation events weaken stratification and can cause short-term mixing.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miguel C. Sequeira, Flyura Djurabekova, Kai Nordlund, Jean-Gabriel Mattei, Isabelle Monnet, Clara Grygiel, Eduardo Alves, Katharina Lorenz
Summary: The study reveals that GaN has a high propensity to recrystallize the melted region caused by ionization, leading to high thresholds for permanent track formation. The efficiency of recrystallization decreases with increasing electronic energy loss, especially when material dissociation and bubble formation occur. Void and pit near the surface also hinder recrystallization.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenyuan Yan, Junhong Qin, Yinqiao Jian, Jiangang Liu, Chunsong Bian, Liping Jin, Guangcun Li
Summary: The study found that potato plants adapt to changes in soil water and nitrogen content by altering gene expression and physiological characteristics. Genes related to photosynthetic pigments and oxygen release complex were up-regulated, while genes encoding rate-limiting enzymes in the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle were increased. Furthermore, genes related to root nitrogen metabolism were highly expressed, and protein content in the tuber increased. A molecular model of potato responses to alterations in soil water and nitrogen content was constructed.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Fernando Arizmendi, Romina Trinchin, Marcelo Barreiro
Summary: This study examines the interannual variability and trends in weather regimes in subtropical South America and their impact on Uruguay. The results show that there are five primary weather regimes that represent the atmospheric dynamics across all seasons, with two additional regimes in winter. The frequency and preferred transitions of these regimes are influenced by El Nino-Southern Oscillation and other climate variability modes. Furthermore, some weather regimes exhibit increasing trends in frequency over the past 70 years, while others show decreasing trends.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simon Reynaert, Lin Zi, Hamada AbdElgawad, Hans J. De Boeck, Olga Vinduskova, Ivan Nijs, Gerrit Beemster, Han Asard
Summary: Climate change is likely to increase weather persistence, affecting precipitation regimes and terrestrial ecosystems. Experimental investigations show that exposure to extreme precipitation regimes can induce long-lasting effects on plant communities and molecular composition.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Danilo M. Lustosa, Anat Milo
Summary: This article demonstrates how statistical principles are integrated into homogeneous catalysis to streamline reaction optimization and mechanistic investigation processes, improve chemical reactivity and selectivity, and deepen our understanding of reaction mechanisms. By mapping out these techniques at different data set sizes, it encourages the broad application of data-driven approaches for mechanistic studies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ankita Pradhan, J. Indu
Summary: This study tests the scaling relationship between extreme precipitation rates and temperature using precipitation data and finds that spatial resolution affects the estimation of extreme precipitation rates. The study also evaluates the sensitivity of C-C scaling in different regions of India with homogeneous precipitation climatology.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Sarah Wilson Kemsley, Timothy J. Osborn, Stephen R. Dorling, Craig Wallace, Joanne Parker
Summary: The study introduces a novel approach for model-order optimization globally and finds that the choice of model order is more sensitive to performance metrics and less dependent on climate regimes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Veronika Bartova, Jan Barta, Marketa Jarosova
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Zuzana Linhartova, Roman Lunda, Petr Dvorak, Jan Barta, Veronika Bartova, Jaromir Kadlec, Eva Samkova, Jan Bedrnicek, Milan Pesek, Ivan Laknerova, Sonja Smole Mozina, Pavel Smetana, Jan Mraz
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jan Bedrnicek, Ivana Laknerova, Zuzana Linhartova, Jaromir Kadlec, Eva Samkova, Jan Barta, Veronika Bartova, Jan Mraz, Milan Pesek, Renata Winterova, Nadezda Vrchotova, Jan Triska, Pavel Smetana
CZECH JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jan Barta, Veronika Bartova, Tereza Sindelkova, Marketa Jarosova, Zuzana Linhartova, Jan Mraz, Jan Bedrnicek, Pavel Smetana, Eva Samkova, Ivana Laknerova
POLISH JOURNAL OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daniel Koval, Katsiaryna Alishevich, Katerina Sasinova, Adela Ramesova, Stepan Marhons, Tereza Nesporova, Ladislav Curda, Monika Kumherova, Jan Barta, Vladimir Filip, Jan Kyselka
Summary: A previously undescribed species of Limosilactobacillus fermentum isolated from wholemeal buckwheat sourdough was identified and its metabolism of 6 hydroxycinnamic acids was studied. The study found that the decarboxylation of free cinnamic acid to potentially toxic styrene was low in all strains tested. Additionally, it was discovered that reduced p-dihydrocoumaric and dihydroferulic acids caused less growth inhibition than their precursors.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Josef Marousek, Anna Marouskova, Rajiv Periakaruppan, G. M. Gokul, Ananthan Anbukumaran, Andrea Bohata, Pavel Kriz, Jan Barta, Pavel Cerny, Pavel Olsan
Summary: The rapid and efficient synthesis of silica nanoparticles using lignin as a template was studied. The synthesized nanoparticles showed high purity and stability, and were able to enhance seed germination in Vigna unguiculata.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jan Barta, Veronika Bartova, Marketa Jarosova, Josef Svajner, Pavel Smetana, Jaromir Kadlec, Vladimir Filip, Jan Kyselka, Marketa Bercikova, Zbynek Zdrahal, Marie Bjelkova, Marcin Kozak
Summary: This study evaluated chemical composition, functional properties, and antioxidant activities of oilseed cake flours from eight different species. It was found that the A250 fractions, rich in protein and antioxidants, exhibited enhanced water holding capacity and color compared to the B250 fractions.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Frantisek Lorenc, Marketa Jarosova, Jan Bedrnicek, Pavel Smetana, Jan Barta
Summary: Flaxseed is a nutritious food with hydrocolloids, including flaxseed gum and proteins. Flaxseed gum has emulsifying, foaming, thickening, and gelling functions, while flaxseed proteins have various functional properties and can be a source of functional peptides. Despite extensive research, the industrial application of flaxseed hydrocolloids is still limited compared to other plant gums and proteins.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Miroslav Dragoun, Katerina Klausova, Petra Simicova, Tereza Honzikova, Jiri Stejskal, Klara Navratilova, Jana Hajslova, Jan Barta, Veronika Bartova, Marketa Jarosova, Marie Bjelkova, Vladimir Filip, Jan Kyselka
Summary: The influence of pumpkin seed roasting conditions and screw-pressing on the formation of oxidation products and tocopherylquinone adducts with nucleophilic phosphatidylethanolamine species was investigated. Several novel markers of pumpkin paste roasting were identified. The stability of pumpkin seed oil was found to be related to the synergistic effect of glycerophospholipids with tocochromanols.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Ghorbani, Elnaz Amirahmadi, Petr Konvalina, Jan Moudry, Jan Barta, Marek Kopecky, Razvan Ionut Teodorescu, Roxana Dana Bucur
Summary: Biochar and zeolite have significant impacts on soil water content and plant growth in agricultural areas. Biochar application improves soil water availability and nutrient content, while zeolite has a less apparent effect. Proper use of biochar can enhance soil water retention and nutrient availability, benefiting plant growth. However, high levels of zeolite application may cause soil structure destruction, water loss, and reduced plant growth.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jan Bedrnicek, Frantisek Lorenc, Marketa Jarosova, Veronika Bartova, Pavel Smetana, Jaromir Kadlec, Dana Jirotkova, Jan Kyselka, Eva Petraskova, Marie Bjelkova, Petr Konvalina, Trong Nghia Hoang, Jan Barta
Summary: The utilization of plant by-products as functional food ingredients has gained attention. This study investigated the effects of adding milk thistle oilseed cake (MTOC) flour fractions to gluten-free bread. The addition increased protein, fiber, fat, ash and silymarin content. The study suggests that MTOC flour fractions can improve the health benefits and nutritional profile of gluten-free bread.
Article
Agronomy
Magdalena Serafin-Andrzejewska, Anna Jama-Rodzenska, Waldemar Helios, Andrzej Kotecki, Marcin Kozak, Monika Bialkowska, Jan Barta, Veronika Bartova
Summary: The study found that different genotypes of faba beans have different nutrient accumulation under different densities. For seeds, the accumulation of nitrogen, calcium, and magnesium was significantly higher in the Bobas genotype at 60 and 75 seeds per m². For straw, the concentration of potassium and calcium was highest at 60 and 75 seeds per m², while the concentration of nitrogen, phosphorus, and magnesium did not differ significantly.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jan Barta, Veronika Bartova, Marketa Jarosova, Josef Svajner
Summary: Oilseed cakes and meals are by-products of oil extraction, containing 15-60% proteins with good amino acid proportions. They can be used as feed for farm animals or processed into flour and protein concentrates. This study explores the characterization of seed proteins and isolation methods, evaluating the potential use of oilseed protein products in human nutrition and food products.
