Search Results - "microbial diversity"

In order to explore the effect of whey on the quality and microbial community diversity of pickled radish, radishes were soaked in salt water, unfermented whey and naturally fermented whey (numbered as C, N and F, respectively), the pH, total acid, nitrite contents and brittleness changes of pickled...

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Soil microbial communities play a key role in the evolution of the rhizosphere. In addition, proper exploration of these microbial resources represents a promising strategy that guarantees the health and sustainability of all ecosystems connected to the ground. Under the influence of environmental c...

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The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Diversity: Biodiversity of Animals, Plants and Microorganisms (IECD 2024) was held from 15 to 17 October 2024. The conference focused on the key theme of biodiversity from a wide range of domains, especially animals and plants. The conference was in a v...

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This article presents data collected from a total of 50 older adults (25 healthy controls and 25 diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease). Among the assessments performed in this sample was a comprehensive neurocognitive screening: including working memory, cognitive flexibility, perception, attenti...

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Agricultural organic pollutants have been identified as a key factor contributing to amphibian population decline, particularly during early developmental stages when tadpoles are frequently exposed to neonicotinoids (NEOs) and microplastics (MPs). In this study, <i>Hoplobatrachus rugulosus<...

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ABSTRACT Plants naturally host a variety of microbial communities, which significantly affect their health and productivity. Cinnamomum migao is a rare and endangered medicinal plant endemic to Southwest China. However, the related research on endophytic fungi of C. migao has been neglected, especia...

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In this study, the effectiveness of four concentrations (0, 0.01, 0.1 and 1.0 mmol/L) of sodium dehydroacetate (SD) in prolonging the shelf life of macadamia nut was evaluated. The results showed that the quality of the untreated nut declined during postharvest storage, and both mass loss rate and d...

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ABSTRACT Haima Cold Seep is an active cold seep system in the South China Sea with a thriving biological community that plays an important role in the global carbon cycle. Despite its ecological importance, we know little about the variability of its microbial communities and depth-related structure...

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Using third-generation sequencing technology, full-length 16S and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) gene sequencing were performed on bacteria and fungi in Zhuganzha from Heqing, Yunnan, respectively. The diversity of bacteria and fungi was analyzed and annotated at the species level. As a result, t...

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The structural diversity of microbial communities plays a pivotal role in microbiological research and applications. However, the study of microbial transitions has remained challenging due to a lack of effective methods, limiting our understanding of microbial dynamics and their underlying mechanis...

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ABSTRACT Amphibians are increasingly threatened by human activities, with rice straw burning emerging as a significant yet underexplored hazard. This practice may release harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), disrupt ecosystems, and affect amphibians. However, the impact on tadpole microb...

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IntroductionPecan (Carya illinoinensis), native to North America, is the most commercially significant species within the Carya genus, playing a vital role in nut production across the southern United States. Cultivated for its high-quality nuts, pecans are widely utilized in culinary applications,...

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IntroductionLongan is a perennial crop and profitable export fruit well-suited to the Mekong Delta's climate and soils. Although soil deterioration in longan orchards has been studied, little research has addressed soil bacterial communities and their role in soil health. This study investigate...

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Evidence from an increasing number of studies indicates that plant endophytic microorganisms play a significant role during biotic and abiotic stress resistance. To date, however, only a handful of studies on endophytes in response to the presence of phytoplasmas have been conducted. The production...

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Introduction and methodsVegetation disturbance intensity serves as a critical determinant of changes in soil nutrients and microbial communities. Karst ecosystems are highly fragile, and vegetation degradation has contributed to severe desertification in these regions. However, the specific effects...

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<i><b>Background</b></i><b>:</b> Cow-milk-induced allergic proctocolitis (CMIAP) is a non-IgE-mediated food hypersensitivity that often resolves spontaneously but may predispose infants to IgE-mediated allergies and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. Underst...

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The remediation of lead (Pb)-contaminated soils through eco-friendly strategies is critical for sustainable agriculture. This study investigated the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in enhancing maize tolerance to Pb stress and modulating rhizosphere microbial communities. A pot experiment...

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The intrinsic relationship between soybean oil components (SOC) and the flavor formation of Cantonese-style soy sauce was studied from microbial community structure and the flavor of soy sauce by constructing a soy sauce brewing model using soybean oil components with defatted soybeans. The results...

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Hypersaline ecosystems are reservoirs of extremophilic microorganisms that produce carotenoid pigments with potential applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. This study investigates the spatial and seasonal dynamics of culturable pigmented halophilic bacteria from two underexp...

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Wax gourd wilt (WGW) is a destructive soil-borne disease, and grafting pumpkin rootstocks offers effective and eco-friendly control. “Haizhan 1” pumpkin rootstock exhibits superior disease resistance compared to Cucurbita ficifolia, with root exudates improving soil microecology. However, the specif...

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