The Effects of Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) on Soils and Plant Communities in the Deserted Rangelands of Bahrain by Manal A. M. Sadeq, Mohammed S. Abido, Ahmed A. Salih, Jameel A. Alkhuzai

“…Nonetheless, the influence of mesquite on flora could be beneficial for annual understory plants but subject to many operating factors, including density and cover of mesquite trees.…”
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Production, Characterization, and Sensory Profiling of Novel Pepper Distilled Spirit by Yap Chin Ann, Foo See Wei, Gilbert Yeo, Teow Wei Ping, Lawrence Tuah

“…A 10-member descriptive analysis panel conducted showed that 7 descriptors can be used to define the organoleptic quality of this whiskey, namely, clarity and brilliance (visual), fruity and flora (aroma), spiciness and sweetness (taste), and fruity mouthfeels. …”
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Vie et œuvre d’Eugène Poilane (1888-1964) by Ariadna Burgos, Benoît Carré

“…He was interested in the local and documented indigenous knowledge, uses and methods of exploitation of the local flora, while drawing a very precise portrait of the life, customs and colonial spirit of the time. …”
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An Overview of the Skin Microbiome, the Potential for Pathogen Shift, and Dysbiosis in Common Skin Pathologies by Anita Smith, Roberta Dumbrava, Noor-Ul-Huda Ghori, Rachael Foster, James Campbell, Andrew Duthie, Gerard Hoyne, Marius Rademaker, Asha C. Bowen

“…An imbalance of the normal skin flora can cause some skin diseases, and current culture techniques are often unable to detect a microorganism to further our understanding of the clinical–microbiological correlates of disease and dysbiosis. …”
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Profiling bacterial communities of irrigation water and leafy green vegetables produced by small-scale farms and sold in informal settlements in South Africa by D. M. Kgoale, J. K. Gokul, S. Duvenage, E. M. Du Plessis, L. Korsten

“…This study aimed to profile bacterial communities in irrigation water (flooding and overhead irrigation water) and leafy green vegetables (Brassica rapa L. chinensis and Brassica rapa varieties of morogo) to establish the natural bacterial flora at the water-fresh produce interface from five small-scale farms in two provinces in South Africa. …”
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Sodium butyrate attenuate hyperglycemia-induced inflammatory response and renal injury in diabetic mice by Yan Man, Zhang Yan-Yan, Xi Yue, Ding Long-Kun, Sun Chang, Qu Li-Juan, Qian Xin, Xu Jing-Wen, Sun Wen, Wu Liang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect and mechanism of butyrate (NaB), a metabolite of intestinal flora, on inhibiting the inflammatory response of human monocyte-macrophages (THP-1 cells) induced by high glucose and the damage of pancreatic and renal tissue in diabetic mice. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Eight Medicinal Plants from the Traditional Pharmacopoeia of Niger by Mahamane Idi Issa Abdoulahi, Melogmo Dongmo Yanick Kevin, Tchokouaha Yamthe Lauve Rachel, Hama Hamadou Habibou, Bakasso Sahabi, Alio Sanda Abdelkader, Fabrice Fekam Boyom, Ilagouma Amadou Tidjani

“…The emergence of multidrug bacterial resistance poses a great public health problem and requires a constant search for new antibacterial agents. However, Niger’s flora possesses several medicinal plants used in traditional medicine to cure infectious diseases and can be used as sources of bioactive ingredients. …”
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Mycotoxins and Mycotoxigenic Fungi in Poultry Feed for Food-Producing Animals by Mariana Vanesa Greco, María Luisa Franchi, Silvia Laura Rico Golba, Alejandro Guillermo Pardo, Graciela Noemí Pose

“…In a point prevalence study feedstuff used for poultry nutrition in Argentina was analyzed for fungal flora, natural incidence of selected mycotoxins, and nutritional quality. …”
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A comparison of the alterations of oral microbiome with fixed orthodontic therapy and clear aligners: a systematic review by Alessandra Lucchese, Marta Marcolina, Nicasio Mancini, Roberto Ferrarese, Serena Acconciaioco, Enrico Gherlone, Chiara Bonini, Maurizio Manuelli, Antonella Polimeni

“…The aim of this work is to conduct a systematic review regarding the alterations in bacterial flora and oral health with aligner and fixed orthodontic therapy.Design A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA Statement. …”
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Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Potential of Crataegus Fruits Grown in Tunisia as Determined by DPPH, FRAP, and β-Carotene/Linoleic Acid Assay by Farouk Mraihi, Mohamed Journi, Jamila Kalthoum Chérif, Munevver Sokmen, Atalay Sokmen, Malika Trabelsi-Ayadi

“…Crataegus fruit is one of most important fruits in Tunisian flora. Some fruits of this genus are edible. This study was undertaken in order to examine the benefits of these fruits in human health and their composition of antioxidants including total polyphenol, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins content, and total anthocyanins. …”
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Microbiological Quality of Meat and Swabs from Contact Surface in Butcher Shops in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia by Tefera Atlabachew, Jermen Mamo

“…Further characterization of the aerobic mesophilic flora indicated a dominance by Enterobacteriaceae (36%) followed by Staphylococci spp. (24%) and Bacillus spp. (19%). …”
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Robust Forest Sound Classification Using Pareto-Mordukhovich Optimized MFCC in Environmental Monitoring by Ahmad Qurthobi, Robertas Damasevicius, Vytautas Barzdaitis, Rytis Maskeliunas

“…As a complex ecosystem composed of flora and fauna, the forest has always been vulnerable to threats. …”
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The Seasons by James Thomson and the Baltic German Poetry about the Seasons in the Era of Baltic Enlightenment by Kairit Kaur

“…Enthusiastic, patriotic and full of love for flora, fauna, people, landscapes and everchanging weather conditions of his surroundings, but also of the wider world, it was received with great admiration by his British compatriots. …”
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First record of the species Encyonema bonapartei Heudre, C.E.Wetzel & Ector (Cymbellales, Bacillariophyceae) in Serbia by Vasiljević Božica, Jakovljević Olga, Krizmanić Jelena, Heudre David, Zorić Katarina, Tubić Bojana, Paunović Momir

“…Detailed light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy observations of a large population recorded in Lake Zlatar confirmed the unique morphological characteristics of E. bonapartei, which is also the first record for the diatom flora of Serbia. The present work provides new information on the distribution and ecological preferences of E. bonapartei, taking into account physical and chemical characteristics of its habitats in Serbia.…”
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Marine natural products as an important source of bioactive substances for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease management by Menglei Shi, Menglei Shi, Sisi Chen, Sisi Chen, Yutong Feng, Yutong Feng, Shiyuan Wang, Yuyu Xia, Jianlin He

“…This paper reviews the effects of marine bioactive substances from various marine entities, including marine fauna, flora, and microorganisms, on the regulation of NAFLD. …”
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Floral Calendar of Honeybee Plants in Kellem and West Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia by Ofijan Tesfaye, Etenesh Mekonnen

“…Although the quality and quantity of flora available play a major role in the success of the sector, the botanical makeup of natural vegetation varies greatly. …”
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Therapeutics of bitter plants from Northeast region of India and their pharmacological and phytochemical perspectives by Bhaskar Das, Bharat Gopalrao Somkuwar, Sushil Kumar Chaudhary, Evanylla Kharlyngdoh, Careen Liza Pakyntein, Kishor Basor, Jitendra Kumar Shukla, Pardeep Kumar Bhardwaj, Pulok Kumar Mukherjee

“…Northeast region of India (NER) represents a significant portion of India's flora and fauna. Marginality, fragility, inaccessibility, ethnicity, and cultural diversity thrived in the region, resulting in the richest reservoir of genetic variation of bioresources. …”
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Effect of Bacillus subtilis JZXJ-7, a Strain Isolated from Shrimp Paste, on Colonic Function and Microbial Community in Mice Infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus by ZHOU Kui, WANG Rundong, GONG Mengxue, MOU Jingyuan, DENG Yijia, LI Xuepeng, ZHANG Yuhao, LI Jianrong

“…Furthermore, JZXJ-7 significantly increased (P < 0.05) intestinal microbial diversity, partially reversing intestinal flora disturbance, enriching Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium, Clostridium and other beneficial bacteria, and thus resulting in the restoration of intestinal microecological homeostasis. …”
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Characteristics of functional constipation and analysis of intestinal microbiota in children aged 0–4 in Zunyi region by Shungang Gong, Zhengbo Yu, Yuan Ding, Yue Wang, Xi Li, Shengli Gu

“…Alpha diversity analysis revealed higher richness and diversity of intestinal flora in the FCG compared to the CG. At the phylum level, Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Bacteroidetes were dominant in both groups. …”
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Peculiarities of the examination of citrus fruits (mandarins) during the forensic examination by M. V. Harbuz, L. Yu. Ulybina

“…The main aspects of microbiological methods during the examination include: detection of pathogenic microorganisms (analysis for the presence of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria monocytogenes), determination of the level of the total microbial flora, assessment of the degree of rot and mold, determination of the effectiveness of preservatives and other preservation methods, assessment of compliance with food safety standards. …”
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