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The challenge of environmental samples for PCR detection of phytopathogenic bacteria: a case study of citrus huanglongbing disease
(2021) [Journal article]Huanglongbing (HLB) is the most devastating citrus disease and is associated with three bacterial species of the genus ‘Candidatus Liberibacter’ transmitted by insect vectors. The early detection of HLB is based on PCR ... -
The cytogenetics and evolution of forage legumes from Rio Grande do Sul: a review
(2000) [Journal article]The work developed by the Cytogenetics Group of the Department of Forage Plants and Agrometeorology (Departamento de Plantas Forrageiras e Agrometerologia - DPFA), Agronomy Faculty, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul ... -
The dynamics of energy metabolism in the tick embryo
(2018) [Journal article]The cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus is an ectoparasite capable of transmitting a large number of pathogens, causing considerable losses in the cattle industry, with substantial damage to livestock. Over the ... -
The ecdysteroid receptor regulates salivary gland degeneration through apoptosis in Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides
(2021) [Journal article]Background: It is well established that ecdysteroid hormones play an important role in arthropod development and reproduction, mediated by ecdysteroid receptors. Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods and vectors of ... -
The effective duffusivity of clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) essential oil in pressurized CO2
(1997) [Journal article]O coeficiente de difusão efetivo do óleo essencial de cravo-da-índia em CO2 líquido subcrítico foi estimado. O equipamento experimental usado foi um extrator de leito fixo. O leito fixo foi formado por cravo-da-índia moído ... -
The effect of acid hydrolysis on the technological functional properties of pinhão (Araucaria brasiliensis) starch
(2013) [Journal article]Technological functional properties of native and acid-thinned pinhão (seeds of Araucária angustifolia, Brazilian pine) starches were evaluated and compared to those of native and acid-thinned corn starches. The starches ... -
The effect of the carotenoid bixin and annatto seeds on hematological markers and nephrotoxicity in rats subjected to chronic treatment with cisplatin
(2016) [Journal article]This study assessed the protective effect of the carotenoid bixin and annatto seeds against possible nephrotoxicity induced with a single peritoneal administration of pharmacological cisplatin in male Wistar rats. After ... -
The effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles obtained by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method on the color and decay resistance of pinewood
(2017) [Journal article]This study considered the effect of nanomagnesium oxide on the mechanical and flammability features of composites made of wood flour and high-density polyethylene. A sample of wood flour was made from the mixture of hardwoods ... -
The effects of industrial waste from enzyme production on pasture growth and soil chemical properties
(2014) [Journal article]Farmers have used liquid waste from the enzyme industry as fertilizer. To determine the impact of liquid waste from enzymes (LWEs) on soil properties, plant growth and nutrient content in pasture, an experiment was conducted ... -
The effects of trace elements, cations, and environmental conditions on protocatechuate 3,4-dioxygenase activity
(2013) [Journal article]Phenanthracene is a highly toxic organic compound capable of contaminating water and soils, and biodegradation is an important tool for remediating polluted environments. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of trace ... -
The genetic diversity of “papillomavirome” in bovine teat papilloma lesions
(2021) [Journal article]Background: Papillomaviruses are small nonenveloped, circular double-stranded DNA viruses that belong to the Papillomaviridae family. To date, 29 Bos taurus papillomavirus (BPV) types have been described. Studies involving ... -
The germ cell marker dead end reveals alternatively spliced transcripts with dissimilar expression
(2019) [Journal article]Since the late 19th century, the Amazon species Colossoma macropomum (tambaqui) has been exploited commercially and the climate change has contributed to decline in tambaqui numbers. Although germ cell cryopreservation and ... -
The hepatoprotective effect of jaboticaba peel powder in a rat model of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus involves the modulation of thiol/disulfide redox state through the upregulation of glutathione synthesis
(2018) [Journal article]Jaboticaba peel powder (JPP) is rich in bioactive compounds, mainly soluble and insoluble polyphenols with great antioxidant properties. ,e aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of JPP supplementation on the oxidative ... -
The historical influence of tributaries on the water and sediment of Jacuí’s Delta, Southern Brazil
(2018) [Journal article]The high population density in a metropolis leads to socio-environmental impacts that directly affect local water resources. This work evaluated the historical data (between 2000 and 2014) of water and sediment monitoring ... -
Theileria terrestris nov. sp. : a novel Theileria in lowland tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) from two different biomes in Brazil
(2022) [Journal article]The low-land tapir (Tapirus terrestris) is the largest wild terrestrial mammal found in Brazil. Although T. terrestris has been already reported as a host of hemoparasites, the occurrence and genetic identity of Piroplasmida ... -
The impact of bacterial contamination of the ejaculate and extender on the quality of swine semen doses
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The impact of organic and inorganic selenium on the immune system of growing broilers submitted to immune stimulation and heat stress
(2010) [Journal article]One to 42-d-old (432) female broilers were fed different levels of inorganic selenium (ISe) and organic selenium (OSe), according to the following treatments: (1) 0.3 mg ISe; (2) 0.3 mg ISe + 0.2 mg OSe; (3) 0.5 mg ISe and ... -
The impact of the RS-040 highway on wildlife roadkill patterns in Porto Alegre, Brazil
(2024) [Journal article]Road infrastructure has severely affected the environment and wildlife. Understanding and mitigating these effects are essential conservation measures. This study aimed to evaluate fatal wildlife-vehicle collisions along ...
