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Novel block cryoconcentration method applied to pomegranate juice
(2023)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThere are several methods of concentration by freezing: suspension, progressive and block. In general, there is a consensus that the future of cryoconcentration will lie in these latter systems. The objective of this work ... -
Consumerss willingness to pay for snacks enriched with insect protein: A heckman sample selection approach
(2023)
Conference lecture
Open AccessHigh-protein snacks appeal to consumers seeking to increase the protein intake in their diet. The high environmental impact of conventional protein sources is urging the need to explore more sustainable alternatives such ... -
Chemical control of Ailanthus Altissima by using different techniques
(Universidad de Vigo, 2023)
Conference lecture
Open AccessAilanthus altissima is considered an invasive weed in natural ecosystems in Europe (Europe, R 2019/1262). Its invasion alters the ecosystem functioning, modifying native plant communities and wildlife habitat and threatening ... -
Towards more sustainable animal-feed alternatives: A survey on Spanish consumers' willingness to consume animal products fed with insects
(Elsevier, 2023-07-28)
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Open AccessGlobal meat consumption will continue to increase in response to the growth in population and demand. Numerous studies have emphasized the nutritional, economic, and environmental benefits of using insect meal as an ... -
Fogging to combat dengue: factors influencing stakeholders' attitudes in Malaysia
(2023-12-01)
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Open AccessBackground Fogging is a conventional technique used to combat Aedes mosquitoes and prevent dengue disease. It is often implemented in outbreak areas or areas harbouring a high density of Aedes mosquitoes. Currently, studies ... -
Biopesticides as alternatives to reduce the use of copper in Spanish and Portuguese viticulture: Main trends in adoption
(2023-11)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe traditional use of copper as a fungicide in vineyards has raised concerns among authorities as it increases environmental pollution. As a result, new regulations have been enacted to reduce the use of plant protection ... -
Design, implementation and validation of a sensor-based precise airblast sprayer to improve pesticide applications in orchards
(Springer, 2023-12-18)
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Open AccessAn orchard sprayer prototype running a variable-rate algorithm to adapt the spray volume to the canopy characteristics (dimensions, shape and leaf density) in real-time was designed and implemented. The developed machine ... -
Effect of trace metal Ions on the conformational stability of the visual photoreceptor rhodopsin
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-07-01)
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Open AccessTrace metals are essential elements that play key roles in a number of biochemical processes governing human visual physiology in health and disease. Several trace metals, such as zinc, have been shown to play important ... -
Comparative study of block cryoconcentration in pomegranate juice: centrifugation versus vacuum
(2023-08-29)
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Open AccessBlock cryoconcentration is a technique that can be applied to obtain fruit juice concentrates while preserving their nutritional, bioactive and organoleptic properties. Until now, the investigations present both the ... -
Attenuation and soil biodegradation of fungicides by using vegetated buffer strips in vineyards during a simulated rainfall–runoff event
(Springer, 2023-06-22)
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Open AccessRainfall–runoff events occurring in vineyard fields can result in pesticide ground losses and the subsequent pollution of surface water bodies, derivate from the crop protection spray applications. In this study, the ... -
Are citric acid-iron II complexes true chelates or just physical mixtures and how to prove this?
(2023-01-15)
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Open AccessAlthough mineral chelates are widely produced to be used as food fortifiers, the proof that these complexes are chelates is still missing. In our present work, iron II complexes using citric acid in different ratios are ... -
Antioxidant and antiradical activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extracts encapsulated in calcium alginate spheres
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-03-31)
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Open AccessThe interest in natural sources with high antioxidant powder has recently increased in several sectors. Ionic gelation methods could be used to protect bioactive substances to control the kinetics and release of these ...
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