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Red-Light Transmittance Changes in Variegated Pelargonium zonale—Diurnal Variation in Chloroplast Movement and Photosystem II Efficiency
(MDPI, 2023)
Chloroplast movement rapidly ameliorates the effects of suboptimal light intensity by accumulating along the periclinal cell walls, as well as the effects of excess light by shifting to the anticlinal cell walls. These ...
Influence of Spent Fluid Catalytic Cracking Catalyst on the Properties of the New Binder Based on Fly Ash and Portland Cement
(MDPI, 2023)
One of the measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the Portland cement (PC) manufacturing process is through a wider use of supplementary cementitious and waste materials. The main objective of this work was to produce ...
Auxin‑ and pH‑induced guttation in Phycomyces sporangiophores: relation between guttation and diminished elongation growth
(Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature 2023, 2023)
Guttation, the formation of exudation water, is widespread among plants and fungi, yet the
underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. We describe the conditions for inducing guttation in sporangiophores of the mucoracean ...
In situ detection of the genotoxic potential as one of the lines of evidence in the weight-of-evidence approach—the Joint Danube Survey 4 Case Study
(Oxford University Press, 2023)
Environmental studies which aim to assess the ecological impact of chemical and other types of pollution should employ a complex weight-of-evidence approach with multiple lines of evidence (LoEs). This study focused on in ...
Using Front-Face Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Biochemical Analysis of Honey to Assess a Marker for the Level of Varroa destructor Infestation of Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Colonies
(MDPI, 2023)
Varroa destructor is a parasitic mite responsible for the loss of honey bee (Apis mellifera)
colonies. This study aimed to find a promising marker in honey for the bee colony infestation level
using fluorescence spectroscopy ...
In Silico and In Vitro Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 PLpro with Gramicidin D
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)
Finding an effective drug to prevent or treat COVID-19 is of utmost importance in tcurrent pandemic. Since developing a new treatment takes a significant amount of time, drug repurposing can be an effective option for ...
Photocatalytic Activity of the V2O5 Catalyst toward Selected Pharmaceuticals and Their Mixture: Influence of the Molecular Structure on the Efficiency of the Process
(MDPI, 2023)
Due to the inability of conventional wastewater treatment procedures to remove organic
pharmaceutical pollutants, active pharmaceutical components remain in wastewater and even reach
tap water. In terms of pharmaceutical ...
Trans-generational effect of cerium oxide-nanoparticles (nCeO2) on Chenopodium rubrum L. and Sinapis alba L. seeds
(CSIRO PUBLISHING, 2023)
Cerium oxide nanoparticles (nCeO2) are interesting nanomaterials due to their redox properties. Their wide application could result in unexpected consequences to environmental safety. Unlike acute toxicity, the trans-generational ...
Silicon Differently Affects Apoplastic Binding of Excess Boron in Wheat and Sunflower Leaves
(MDPI, 2023)
Monocots and dicots differ in their boron (B) requirement, but also in their capacity to accumulate silicon (Si). Although an ameliorative effect of Si on B toxicity has been reported in various crops, differences among ...
Examination of the doping effects of samarium (Sm3+) and zirconium (Zr4+) on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanofibers
(Elsevier, 2023)
Pure and samarium (Sm3+) - or zirconium (Zr4+)-doped TiO2 nanofibers were synthesized by electro-
spinning method followed by calcination at 500 °C for 1 h. As-spun fibers were smooth, straight and
continuous, whilst ...