Native Microbiota of Rapeseed Cake as Potential Source of Industrial Producers by Olga P. Sverdlova, Elizaveta V. Podshivalova, Natalya Yu. Sharova, Daria D. Belova

“…The obtained isolates could be of interest as industrial producers of useful metabolites, e.g., enzymes, pigments, organic acids, etc. Further research will identify the microbial species, their useful properties, and optimal cultivation conditions.…”
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Optimizing Tuberose (<i>Polianthes tuberosa</i> L.) Production Using Mycorrhiza and Biostimulants to Enhance Water-Deficit Tolerance by Mahdyeh Saravani, Abdolrahman Rahimian Boogar, Mehdi Aran, Dariush Ramezan, Meisam Zargar, Simbo Diakite

“…We measured the length, diameter, and fresh and dry weight of the flower pedicel; the number of leaves per plant; the fresh and dry weight of the leaves, stem, and root of each plant; and the content of photosynthetic pigments, phenol, proline, carbohydrates, and flavonoids. …”
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Improvement of the grapevine gene pool on the basis of agrobiological and physio-biochemical assessment of new genotypes under the unstable moderate continental climate conditions... by V. S. Petrov, A. E. Mishko, D. M. Tsiku, A. A. Marmorshtein

“…Among physio-biochemical characters, the content of photosynthetic pigments was measured as well as the level of stress parameters under drought, such as the total water content in leaves and the content of malondialdehyde. …”
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Microplastic-enhanced chromium toxicity in Scenedesmus obliquus: Synergistic effects on algal growth and biochemical responses by Luoxin Li, Jiani Yu, Yonghua Ma, Hui Tan, Fengxia Tan, Yi Chai, Hui Zhang

“…A 30-day experimental simulation revealed that co-exposure to Cr6+ and 5 µm diameter polystyrene MPs resulted in significantly enhanced toxicity compared to individual exposures, characterized by a notable decrease in algal growth, diminished photosynthetic pigments, and protein content, alongside oxidative system damage. 100 nm MPs exhibited a distinct toxicity profile, with more pronounced effects when not combined with Cr6+, suggesting size-dependent interactions with algal cells. …”
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Rootstock affects phytotechnical attributes, gas exchange, and carbohydrate accumulation in mango scion by Santos Adriana da Silva, Gomes Fernando Antonio Lima, Silva Luan dos Santos, Neto Vespasiano Borges de Paiva, Silva Maiara Tatiane Lima, Silva Ana Carolina Rodrigues da, Cavalcante Ítalo Herbert Lucena

“…The rootstocks used affected the growth, photosynthetic pigments, contents of TSC and starch, and gas exchange of the mango scions. …”
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Effects of <i>Serendipita indica</i> on the Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of <i>Agrostis stolonifera</i> L. Under Drought Stress by Chuhong Lin, Wenxu Hu, Xin Qin, Yongjun Fei, Die Hu

“…Inoculated plants also exhibited higher levels of photosynthetic pigments, net photosynthetic rate (Pn), stomatal conductance (Gs), and transpiration rate (Tr) under drought conditions. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Steel Component Coatings for Substations/Converter Stations with Both Fire and Corrosion Prevention Functions by Yu Liu, Baohui Chen, Chuanping Wu, Tiannian Zhou, Bichen Pan

“…Additionally, the innovative addition of new metal anti-corrosion active pigments improves the adhesion and impermeability of the coating. …”
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Fever, uveitis, and myocarditis as the initial presentation of Behcet's Disease: A case report and review of the literature by Vishal Mangal, Yogendra Mishra, Amar Tej Atal, Divya Kochhar, Durga Madhab Tripathy, Manish Manrai

“…On evaluation, she was diagnosed to have bilateral intermediate uveitis based on the clinical finding of conjunctival congestion, and 1+ cells in the anterior chamber of both eyes, dispersion of iris pigments on the anterior surface of lens bilaterally, and Grade 1 vitreous haze on slit-lamp examination. …”
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Brown Bowel Syndrome Is a Rare and Commonly Missed Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review by Joaquin Ponce-Zepeda, Wenchang Guo, Giorgioni Carmen, Daniel Moon Kim, Gregory C. Albers, Vishal Suresh Chandan, Xiaodong Li

“…Microscopic examination revealed unremarkable mucosa, but dense granular brown pigments were identified in the cytoplasm of the smooth muscle cells in the muscularis propria. …”
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Clarification of Aqueous Stevia Extract Using Alginate Beads — Evaluation by Factorial Design Methodology by Flávia S. Arakawa, Cynthia R.A. Mahl, Sílvia P.D. de Oliveira, Gabriela da Igreja, Márcia R. Simões, Classius F. da Silva

“…The results showed that alginate beads are capable of adsorbing both the steviosides and the pigments that give colour to the extract. The experimental design showed that only the pH and contact time were important variables in determining the percentage clarification, in contrast to the other responses which were not affected by the various factors studied. …”
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Enhancing salt stress tolerance in Carthamus tinctorius L. through selenium soil treatment: anatomical, biochemical, and physiological insights by Fatemeh Fatahiyan, Farzaneh Najafi, Zohreh Shirkhani

“…The findings revealed that while NaCl decreased seed germination parameters, growth characteristics, K+ content, relative water content (RWC), and photosynthetic pigments, it increased Na+ content, soluble carbohydrates, H2O2 content, and malondialdehyde (MDA) level. …”
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Chitosan nanoencapsulation of Turbinaria triquetra metabolites in the management of podocyturia in nephrotoxic rats by Abdullah Abdel-Aal, Abdel-Aziz A. F., Zakaria El-khayat, Nadia Mohamed, Merit Rostom, Emad Tolba, Nihal Galal El-Din Shams El-Din, Walaa S. A. Mettwally, Abdelhamid Aly Hamdy

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FT-IR Analysis of Beta vulgaris Peels and Pomace Dye Extracts and Surface Analysis of Optimally Dyed-Mordanted Cellulosic Fabrics by Vincent Rotich, Phanice Wangila, Jackson Cherutoi

“…The C=N bond stretch biomarks the presence of nitrogen-containing compounds such as the reddish betanin pigments. p>0.05 of the dyeing parameters implied that they are not significant but affect dyeing probably alongside other factors such as mordanting. …”
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Biosorption Study of Methylene Blue (MB) and Brilliant Red Remazol (BRR) by Coconut Dregs by Hafiza Shukor, Abu Zahrim Yaser, Noor Fazliani Shoparwe, Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar, Nadiah Mokhtar

“…Adsorption has been discovered to be a cost-effective and efficient method of removing contaminants such as pigments, dyes, and metal impurities. Many biomass-based adsorbent materials have been successfully used for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions. …”
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Optimised Extraction and Purification of Dual-Function Cosmetic-Grade Phycocyanin and Allophycocyanin from Dried <i>Arthrospira platensis</i> Biomass Using Conventional Methods by Ugnė Krakauskaitė, Shahana Aboobacker, Vaida Kitrytė-Syrpa, Michail Syrpas

“…<i>Arthospira platensis</i> is a filamentous cyanobacterium considered an important source of phycobiliproteins (PBP), a class of water-soluble pigments with a wide range of applications. Although several extraction and purification techniques of PBP have been reported, there is still a need for strategies that achieve a balance between simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. …”
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Effect of Different Substrates and Protected Environments on Growth, Chlorophyll, and Carotenoid Contents of Kale Microgreens and Baby Leaf by Thaise Dantas, Edilson Costa, João Batista Medeiros da Silva, Flávio Ferreira da Silva Binotti, Eduardo Pradi Vendruscolo, Gustavo Haralampidou da Costa Vieira, Fernanda Cristina Silva Ribeiro

“…For greater productivity, with higher contents of pigments, greenhouses with screens under the film and the use of organomineral commercial substrate are the most suitable for microgreen and baby leaf kale.…”
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Effects of Copper on Euglena sp. Local Strains and Remediation Capabilities by Witia Ardipeni, Eko Agus Suyono, Nugroho Dewayanto, Na’imatul Mufida, Tia Erfianti, Ria Amelia, Dedy Kurnianto

“…(growth, photosynthetic pigment production, and superoxide dismutase enzyme) as well as the effectiveness of Euglena sp. in copper remediation. …”
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A review of the application of CIELAB colour systems for the development of gold and silver nano-enabled colorimetric assays for the detection of chromium by Sindisiwe Fortunate Shange, Phumlane Selby Mdluli, Nirmala Deenadayalu

“…Today, chromium is increasingly employed in a variety of industrial processes, including as chrome plating, the creation of dyes and pigments, the tanning of leather, and the preservation of wood. …”
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Phosphorus-solubilizing fungi promote the growth of Fritillaria taipaiensis P. Y. Li by regulating physiological and biochemical reactions and protecting enzyme system–related gene... by Yueheng Wang, Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan, Yuhan Wang, Jiaqi Lang, Mingyan Ye, Qingqiu Liu, Qiang Ma, Nong Zhou

“…Except for intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci), the contents of photosynthetic pigments, photosynthetic parameters, and amounts of osmoregulatory substances increased to varying degrees in the fungal treatment groups (P &lt; 0.05). …”
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Regard rapproché, regard éloigné dans la critique d’art, de Diderot à Huysmans by Michel Delon

“…Diderot the materialist and Huysmans the spiritualist meet to celebrate the miracle of art, which brings forth beauty from mere material pigments. Each incites the viewer to restlessness and curiosity in front of the artwork. …”
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