Investigating the Effects of Optimized Mineral Fertilization on Plant Growth, Physiological Traits, Tuber Yield, and Biochemical Contents of Potato Crop by Hadjer Chabani, Neji Tarchoun, Roua Amami, Wassim Saadaoui, Najla Mezghani, Alexios A. Alexopoulos, Spyridon A. Petropoulos

“…Plant growth, yield components, chlorophyll fluorescence (Fo, Fm, Fv/Fm), photosynthetic active radiation (PAR), real evapotranspiration (RET), and biochemical parameters in mature leaves and tubers (total soluble sugars (TSSs) and starch in both leaves and tubers) were evaluated. …”
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Harnessing genetic diversity in cotton for enhanced resilience against salt stress by using agro-physiological characters by Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Aqsa Ijaz, Zunaira Anwar, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Saba Zafar, Mishal Subhan, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Bushra A. Alhammad, Maha Aljabri, Fei Qiao, Abbas Shoukat, Amir Shakeel, Sezai Ercisli, Arfan Ali, Abdul Razzaq, Xuefei Jiang

“…Physiological traits, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents, total soluble proteins, K+, and K+/Na+ were reduced under saline conditions, while biochemical traits such as catalase, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, H2O2 and MDA level increased. …”
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Study of regulated deficit irrigation regime based on individual fruit weight and quality response to water deficit duration: A case study in tomato by Xianbo Zhang, Hui Yang, Taisheng Du

“…Water productivity (WP), fruit dry weight (DW), tatal soluble solids (TSS), sugar-acid ratio (SAR), lycopene (Ly) and color index (CI) of tomato were obtained under different RDI scenarios in salinized soils based on tomato flowering pattern, single crop coefficient approach and quantitative relationship between the period water deficit suffered by fruits and their weight and quality. …”
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Late-season source limitation practices to cope with climate change: delaying ripening and improving colour of Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes and wine in a hot and arid climate by Luca Pallotti, Guadalupe Partida, Eve Laroche-Pinel, Vania Lanari, Miguel Pedroza, Luca Brillante

“…Berry samples were collected to measure berry weight, total soluble solids, pH, titratable acidity, and the anthocyanin profile. …”
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Soil phosphorus mobilization as affected by long-term organic fertilization in a tropical Regosol by Kalline De Almeida Alves Carneiro, Tancredo Augusto Feitosa De Souza, Gislaine Dos Santos Nascimento, Vânia Da Silva Fraga, Bruno de Oliveira Dias

“…It is expected that high contents of soluble phosphorus in sandy soils may promote the P leaching through the transport of the available phosphorus from the soil surface to deeper layers. …”
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New evidence on the nephrotoxicity of fine particulate matter: Potential toxic components from different emission sources by Fu-Jen Cheng, Chien-Er Huang, Pei-Shih Chen, Yu-Lun Tseng, Chung-Shin Yuan, Ching-Shu Lai

“…Furthermore, at equivalent dosages, the renal toxicity induced by the water-soluble components of rural-site PM2.5 may exceed that from industrial areas.…”
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The current state of knowledge on the role of NKG2D ligands in multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases by Aleksandra Pogoda-Wesołowska, Nina Sługocka, Agnieszka Synowiec, Klaudia Brodaczewska, Marcin Mejer-Zahorowski, Maciej Ziękiewicz, Wojciech Szypowski, Piotr Szymański, Adam Stępień

“…To date, studies in cell cultures, animal models, and brain tissues have revealed elevated expression of MICA/B, ULPB4, and its mouse homolog murine UL16 binding protein-like transcript (MULT1), in oligodendrocytes and astrocytes from patients with MS. Furthermore, soluble forms of NKG2DLs were elevated in the plasma and CSF of patients with MS compared to controls. …”
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Prohexadione-Calcium Reduced Stem and Tiller Damage and Maintained Yield by Improving the Photosynthetic and Antioxidant Capacity of Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) Under NaCl Stress by Wanqi Mei, Shaoxia Yang, Jian Xiong, Aaqil Khan, Liming Zhao, Xiaole Du, Jingxin Huo, Hang Zhou, Zhiyuan Sun, Xiaohui Yang, Nana Yue, Naijie Feng, Dianfeng Zheng

“…Pro-Ca significantly enhanced the soluble protein content of the main stem and tiller leaves by 2.60% and 6.08%, respectively. …”
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Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity, and Flavor Profile of Strawberry Fruit-Based Novel Drinking Jelly Made with <i>Gracilaria fisheri</i> Seaweed as a Gelling Agent a... by Narin Charoenphun, Paramee Noonim, Somwang Lekjing, Chawakwan Nitikornwarakul, Nam Hoang Pham, Karthikeyan Venkatachalam

“…Physicochemical parameters, including pH, total soluble solid (TSS), and TSS/titratable acidity (TA) ratios, increased with GF levels, contributing to a sweeter, less acidic product, while water activity (a_w) decreased, enhancing jelly stability. …”
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The potential use of brewers' spent grain-based substrates as horticultural bio-fertilizers by Angela Bianco, Angela Bianco, Sara Melito, Matteo Garau, Vittoria Giannini, Giacomo Zara, Giacomo Zara, Davide Assandri, Safa Oufensou, Safa Oufensou, Roberta Coronas, Niccolò Pampuro, Marilena Budroni, Marilena Budroni

“…Currently, the primary method of recycling BSG is through its use in livestock feed production, due to its high fiber content, non-degradable protein, and water-soluble vitamins. Nonetheless, composting, vermicomposting, and biochar production pathways offer promising alternatives for managing this organic byproduct.MethodsBSG-based substrates were evaluated as bio-fertilizers for use during the transplantation of Lactuca sativa L. and without additional fertilization at the end of the crop cycle. …”
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Рrevention of contrast-induced nephropathy during interventional treatment of acute coronary syndrome by L.O. Miakinkova, T.I. Yarmola, G.L. Pustovoit, Iu.A. Kostrikova, B.O. Pysana, V.V. Talash

“…All patients underwent urgent percutaneous coronary intervention with a water-soluble low-osmolarity radiocontrast medium. The risk of contrast-induced nephropathy was determined according to the Mehran scale. …”
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Activation of ClO₂ by Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron for Efficient Soil Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation: New Insight into the Relative Contribution of Fe(IV) and... by Xiaojun Hu, Xiaorong Xing, Fan Zhang, Bingzhi Li, Senlin Chen, Bo Wang, Jiaolong Qin, Jie Miao

“…The surface Fe(II) and soluble Fe(II) in the ClO₂/nFe⁰ system was 2.0-fold and 2.8-fold that in the nFe⁰ system after 2 min. …”
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sB7H3 in Children with Acute Appendicitis: Its Diagnostic Value and Association with Histological Findings by Xiaochen Du, Yan Chen, Jie Zhu, Zhenjiang Bai, Jun Hua, Ying Li, Haitao Lv, Guangbo Zhang

“…We aimed to determine the diagnostic capacity of soluble B7H3 (sB7H3) in acute appendicitis (AA) and its accuracy as a predictor of the severity of appendicitis. …”
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Assessment of Vitamin D3 Level Among a Sample of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Al-Hilla City by Ahmed Mahdi Habeeb, Atta Ah Mousa Al-Sarray, Ali Hussein Al Hafidh, Rafah Sabah Barrak, Afraa Brahim

“… Vitamin D is found in foods in two primary forms: cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), with vitamin D3 being a fat-soluble vitamin.  that is necessary for calcium homeostasis and the maintenance of proper function in a variety of tissues. …”
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Pharmacognostic analysis and antimalarial evaluation of quercetin in Ilex umbellulata bark using HPTLC, in vitro screening, molecular docking, and network pharmacology by James H. Zothantluanga, Dipak Chetia, Yasangam Umbon, T. C. Lalhriatpuii, Dhritiman Roy, Nidahun Lamare, Salem Lalvenhimi

“…Physicochemical properties such as ash values (total, acid-insoluble, and water-soluble), extractive values (petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol, aqueous, 80% MeOH), moisture content, swelling index, fluorescence, and pH of the bark were determined. …”
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Oleanolic Acid Cubic Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle-Based Thermosensitive Gel Attenuates Depression Symptoms in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Rats by Shi Z, Wang Q, Li Q, Jia F, Xu W

“…However, OA is poorly soluble, has low oral bioavailability, and faces challenges in crossing the blood-brain barrier. …”
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Emission Factors of PAHs Components and Bioreactivity in PM2.5 from Biomass Burning by Xinye Zhu, Kin-Fai Ho, Tzu-Ting Yang, Vincent Laiman, Jian Sun, Zhenxing Shen, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…Abstract Biomass burning releases fine particulate matter (PM2.5), water-soluble inorganic ions (WSIs), metal elements, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other compounds, and it is one of the largest sources of carbonaceous aerosols. …”
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Effects of Fermented Soybean Meal Substituting Plant Protein and Fish Meal on Growth, Flesh Quality, and Intestinal Microbiota of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) by Beibei Guo, Lingling Huang, Xiaoqin Li, Yunfeng Chen, Tianyu Huang, Lizhou Ma, Xiangjun Leng

“…Compared with the FSM-0 group, the flesh hardness, shear force, total collagen, hot soluble collagen, and total free amino acid contents of FSM-20 group were significantly increased, and FSM-10-SM group also presented higher flesh hardness and shear force. …”
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Whey Protein Hydrogels and Emulsion Gels with Anthocyanins and/or Goji Oil: Formation, Characterization and In Vitro Digestion Behavior by Abdullah S. Seddiek, Kaiwen Chen, Fanlin Zhou, Muhindo Mwizerwa Esther, Abdelaziz Elbarbary, Hazem Golshany, Angelo Uriho, Li Liang

“…Moreover, anthocyanin release, antioxidant activity, and the fatty acid composition profile were also analyzed during in vitro digestion. Soluble and free anthocyanins in the digested medium were reduced with the goji oil content but increased with the blueberry extract content. …”
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Effects of combined application of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers on seed yield, seed quality and economic returns of Elymus nutans in alpine region by Jianchao Song, Hang Yang, Xiaojun Yu, Yanzhu Chen, Caiyan Yang, Youlong He, Haibo Wang

“…Fertilizer application promoted seed nutrient storage and increased seed size thereby promoting seed germination and seedling growth. The crude protein, soluble sugar and starch content of E. nutans seed increased by 9.70%–54.05%, 6.70%–25.70% and 4.31%–35.88%, respectively. …”
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