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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0667.v1

Using Muscle Element Fingerprint Analysis (EFA) to Trace and Determine the Source of Hypophthalmichthys nobilis in the Yangtze River Basin

Chao Song, Chengyao Yang, Feng Zhao, Jilin Xie, Hong Tao, Xiaorong Huang, Ping Zhuang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Hypophthalmichthys nobilis; element fingerprint analysis (EFA); Yangtze River basin; lake; traceability

Online: 9 July 2024 (07:12:26 CEST)

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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis are widely distributed in the Yangtze River basin and its related lakes. They are an important economic fish species and are a famous cultured species known as the "Four Famous Domestic Fishes" in China. Currently, with the fishing ban in the Yangtze River basin, fishing for H. nobilis in natural water bodies of the Yangtze River basin has been completely prohibited. In order to identify the sources of H. nobilis appearing in the market, further control and accountability, it is necessary to trace the sources of H. nobilis in the Yangtze River basin and its related water bodies. Therefore, this study identified and traced different sources of H. nobilis through muscle element fingerprint analysis (EFA). The results show that H. nobilis from different stations have characteristic element compositions. The characteristic element of H. nobilis from Wuhan (WH) is Pb, which is significantly higher than that in other stations; the characteristic element from Anqing (AQ) is Hg, which is significantly higher than that in other stations; and the characteristic element from Taihu (TH) is Al, which is significantly higher than that in other water areas. Multivariate analysis selected different spatial distribution patterns of 4 discriminant elements ratios (Pb/Ca, Cr/Ca, Na/Ca, Al/Ca) in the muscle of H. nobilis in the Yangtze River basin and its related lakes. The study suggests that the screened discriminative elements can be used to visually distinguish different sources of H. nobilis, and to quickly trace and verify the origin of newly emerging samples. Therefore, the use of selected discriminant element fingerprint features to trace the origin of new samples has been proven to be feasible. By further discriminating and verifying the muscle element fingerprints of new samples, the discrimination rate is high. Therefore, Multivariate analysis for muscle element fingerprint can be used for origin traceability of samples of unknown origin in market supervision.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1333.v1

Effects of a Bank Plant on the Control of Rice Planthoppers: A Field Study

Xin Guo, Qiao-yu Zhou, Meng-meng Ru, Bei Cao, Xin Huang, Xu-song Zheng, Ping-yang Zhu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Leersia sayanuka; bank plant; sesame; rice; ecological engineering for pest control

Online: 21 May 2024 (04:48:02 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0203.v1

Antibiotic Treatment of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Infections in View of the Newly Developed β-Lactams: A Narrative Review of the Existing Evidence

Francesca Serapide, Maurizio Guastalegname, Sara Palma Gullì, Rosaria Lionello, Andrea Bruni, Eugenio Garofalo, Federico Longhini, Enrico Maria Trecarichi, Alessandro Russo

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii; carbapenem-resistance; sulbactam-durlobactam; cefiderocol; guidelines; real-world evidence

Online: 6 May 2024 (08:47:22 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0234.v1

Microstructure and Elemental Composition of Coffea arabica L. Roasted Medium of Specialty and with “Pluma” Denomination of Origin

Jesica Jiménez, Luis Robledo, Ema Antonio, Alma Pérez, Marco Sánchez, Iván García

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: Coffea arabica L; microstructure; elemental composition; roasted medium; “ Pluma”

Online: 6 May 2024 (08:11:43 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.2014.v1

Navigating the AI Employment Landscape: Strategies for Workforce Readiness and Inclusive Growth in Malaysia

Siti Maisarah Jamal

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: ; Keywords: AI; Employment; Malaysia; Workforce; Economic

Online: 30 April 2024 (15:09:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1151.v1

Deciphering the Role of Waxy Gene Mutations in Enhancing Rice Grain Quality: From Molecular Insights to Breeding Soft Rice Varieties

Yong Yang, Lihui Zhou, Linhao Feng, Jianying Jiang, Lichun Huang, Qing Liu, Yadong Zhang, Changquan Zhang, Qiaoquan Liu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: soft rice; low amylose; grain transparency; Wx; eating and cooking quality

Online: 18 April 2024 (07:15:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0446.v1

Exploring the Relationship between Melioidosis Morbidity Rate and Local Environmental Indicators Using Remotely Sensed Data

Jaruwan Wongbutdee, Jutharat Jittimanee, Suwaporn Dandee, Pongthep Thongsang, Wacharapong Saengnill

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: Geographically Weighted Poisson Regression; Google earth engine; Spatial model; Burkholderia pseudomallei

Online: 5 April 2024 (14:21:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0489.v1

Anatomical Characteristics of Tapped Styrax sumatrana Wood Grown in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Atmawi Darwis, Byantara Darsan Purusatama, Apri Heri Iswanto, Nam Hun Kim, Rudi Hartono, Arida Susilowati

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: anatomical characteristics; tapped Styrax sumatrana wood; traumatic resin canal; fiber quality

Online: 8 February 2024 (10:24:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0044.v1

Sequence Fingerprints in HerA Helicase: Implications for DNA Repair and Cancer

Sabiya Azam, Rana Salman Anjum

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Pyrobaculum calidifontis; Helicase; Nuclease; DNA binding domain; N-terminal HAS domain

Online: 1 February 2024 (11:15:54 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1427.v1

Evidence of Regulating Effect of Nitrogen Level on Ultramicrostructure and Mapping Elements of Tomato (Lycopersiconesculentum Mill.) Chloroplast under Heat Stress

Chunying Li, Zaiqiang Yang, Chunlong Zhang, Jing Luo, Di Wang, Yehan Yan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: heat stress; nitrogen levels; TEM-EDX mapping; chloroplast; tomato (Lycopersiconesculentum Mill.)

Online: 18 January 2024 (14:02:41 CET)

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Heat stress is a serious threat to tomato production. The ultrastructure and element mapping of tomato chloroplast were investigated under different nitrogen levels to explore the regulatory effect of nitrogen on tomato chloroplast under heat stress. Experiments design two temperature treatments (25°C/15°C, as control, 40°C/30°C, as severe high-temperature, SHT ) and four nitrogen levels (0.0 kg hm-2, N1; 187.5 kg hm-2, N2; 250 kg hm-2, N3, as recommended nitrogen-application; 312.5kg hm-2 , N4) for a duration of 5 days in artificial climate chamber. The results showed that heat stress led to obvious damage to the ultrastructure of tomato chloroplast, including thylakoid stacking disorder, granum destruction, and starch grain aggregation and degradation. With the increase of nitrogen level, the ratio of long and short axes of tomato chloroplasts increased, the differentiation of chloroplasts was strengthened, the number of plastoglobuli was increased and aggregated, and the degree of damage to the ultrastructure of chloroplasts was reduced. The regulatory effect of nitrogen on the ultrastructure of tomato chloroplasts under heat stress was mainly reflected in the phosphorylation degradation process of starch granules in chloroplasts. There are obvious segmentation lines of Ca, P and Cl on both sides of the inner and outer chloroplasts, and enriched in the chloroplasts, which can outline the boundary of the chloroplasts. Element mapping analysis revealed that heat stress significantly increased the contents of calcium, phosphorus and chlorine in the chloroplast of tomato leaves, while the contents of potassium was decreased. The application of nitrogen fertilizer could significantly regulate the element distribution of tomato chloroplast under heat stress, especially the regulation of phosphorus, chlorine, calcium, magnesium. These results provide new insight into the role of nitrogen using TEM-EDX mapping in the protection of tomato chloroplast under heat stress and the mechanism of heat stress tolerance in plants.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0287.v1

Balancing Act: Tubulin Glutamylation and Microtubule Dynamics in Toxoplasma gondii

Inês L.S. Delgado, João Gonçalves, Rita Fernandes, Sara Zúquete, Afonso P. Basto, Alexandre Leitão, Helena Soares, Sofia Nolasco

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Toxoplasma gondii, tubulin glutamylation, tubulin post-translational modifications, apical complex, microtubules

Online: 4 January 2024 (06:54:39 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1692.v1

A Review of the Ethnobotanical Use, Chemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Constituents Derived from the Plant Genus Geijera (Rutaceae)

Deepika Dugan, Rachael J Bell, Robert Brkljača, Colin Rix, Sylvia Urban

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Organic Chemistry Keywords: Geijera; wilga; biological activity; pharmacology; customary use; analgesic; toothache; anti-cancer

Online: 22 December 2023 (08:11:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0857.v1

Genome-Wide Analysis of the Xyloglucan Endotransglucosylase/ Hydrolase (XTH) Gene Family: Expression Pattern During Magnesium Stress Treatment in the Mulberry Plant (Morus alba L)

Blessing Danso, Michael Ackah, Xin Jin, Derek M. Ayittey, Frank Kwarteng Amoako, Weiguo Zhao

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Morus alba; xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase (XTH); phylogeny; magnesium stress; expression patterns

Online: 12 December 2023 (09:00:00 CET)

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Mulberry (Morus alba L), a significant fruit tree crop, requires magnesium (Mg) for its optimal growth and productivity. Nonetheless, our understanding of the molecular basis underlying magnesium stress tolerance in mulberry plants remains unexplored. In our previous study, we identified several differential candidate genes associated with Mg homeostasis via transcriptome analysis including xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase (XTH) gene family. The XTH gene family is crucial for plant cell wall reconstruction and stress responses. These genes have been identified and thoroughly investigated in various plant species. However, there is no research pertaining to XTH genes within the M. alba plant. This research systematically examined the M. alba XTH (MaXTH) gene family at the genomic level using a bioinformatic approach. In total, 22 MaXTH genes were discovered and contained the Glyco_hydro_16 and XET_C conserved domains. The MaXTH’s were categorized into five distinct groups by their phylogenetic relationships. The gene structure possesses four exons and three introns. Furthermore, the MaXTH gene promoter analysis reveals a plethora of cis-regulatory elements; mainly stress responsiveness, growth and development, light responsiveness, and phytohormone responsiveness. GO analysis indicated that MaXTHs encode proteins that exhibit xyloglucan xyloglucosyl transferase and hydrolase activities in addition cell wall biogenesis as well as xyloglucan and carbohydrate metabolic processes. Moreover, a synteny analysis unveiled an evolutionary relationship between the XTH genes in M. alba and those in three other species: A. thaliana, P. trichocarpa, and Zea mays. Expression profiles from RNA-Seq data displayed distinct expression patterns of XTH genes in M. alba leaf tissue during Mg treatments. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis confirmed the expression of the MaXTH genes in Mg stress response. Overall, this research enhances our understanding of the characteristics of MaXTH gene family members and lays the foundation for future functional genomic study in M. alba.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0022.v1

Life History Traits of Aedes aegypti across Different Climatic Zones of Burkina Faso

Aboubakar Sanon, Lanjiao Wang, Abakoudjiga Arsene Moungou, Leen Delang, Athanase Badolo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: Aedes aegypti; immature stage; traits; fecundity; longevity; body size; Burkina Faso

Online: 1 December 2023 (05:15:07 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1596.v1

Research on Catalytic Pyrolysis Process of Coconut Coat of Tropical Agricultural and Forestry Wastes

Shitao Zhi, Mingyuan Gao, Jin Li, Tao Pan

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Organic Chemistry Keywords: Catalytic pyrolysis; Biomass; Liquid product; Bio-oil

Online: 22 September 2024 (06:37:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1933.v1

Selected Physical and Mechanical Properties of Particleboards Manufactured from Plantation Willow and Poplar Wood

Bartłomiej Żabowski, Anita Wronka, Grzegorz Kowaluk

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: particleboard; willow; poplar; alternative lignocellulosic material; biomass

Online: 24 July 2024 (10:45:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.2047.v1

Sustainability of Briquettes Production Based on Biomass from Vineyard Winter Pruning

Ioan Ţenu, Radu Roșca, Cecilia Roman, Lăcrimioara Senila, Vlad Arsenoaia, Liviu Butnaru, Marius Băetu, Constantin Chirilă, Petru Marian Cârlescu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: biomass; renewable energy; briquettes; horticultural waste; sustainability

Online: 30 May 2024 (13:18:42 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1098.v1

Effects of Defoliation Frequency on Biomass Production on Selected Drought Tolerant Forage Legumes Intercropped with (Chloris gayana): Drought Mitigation Strategy and Solutions Review

Nkosikhona Madolo, Wandile Mashece, Charles Petrus Laubscher, Ndumiso Mnukwa

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Other Keywords: Defoliation frequency; biomass production; forage; legumes; intercropping

Online: 17 April 2024 (14:49:11 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1852.v1

Recent Advances on Biomass Carbon Materials for High-Performance Electrode

Qiankun Zhou, Wenjie Yang, Lili Wang, Chunxiang Wei, Hongdian Lu, Wei Yang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Materials Science And Technology Keywords: Biomass Carbon; Porous; Dopant; Ironic Batteries; Electrode

Online: 27 July 2023 (10:05:33 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1520.v1

A Review on Advanced Processes of Bio Hydrogen Generation from Lignocellulosic Biomass with Special Emphasis on Thermochemical Conversion

Rajat Kumar Sharma, Mohmmad Ali Nazari, Juma Haydary, Triveni Prasad Singh, Sandip Mandal

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Chemical Engineering Keywords: Bio hydrogen; Thermochemical conversion; Biomass; Syngas; gasification

Online: 24 July 2023 (02:16:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1465.v1

GIS/Remote-Sensing-Based Assessment of Vegetation Health Related to Agroecological Practices in the Southeast of Togo

Folega Fousseni, Atakpama Wouyo, Pereki Hodabalo, Badabate Diwediga, Ivan Pontin Novotny, Anne Dray, Claude Gracia, Wala Kperkouma, Batawila Komlan, Akpagana Koffi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: biomass; ecophysiology; GIS remote sensing; agroecology; Togo

Online: 21 June 2023 (03:02:46 CEST)

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In the context of climate change, the need for stakeholders to contribute to achieving SDG2 is no longer in doubt especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study of the landscape within 10 km of the Donomadé model farm, southeastern Togo, we sought to assess vegetation health in ecosystems and agrosystems, including their capacity to produce biomass for agroecological practices. Sentinel-2 sensor data from 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022 were preprocessed and used to calculate normalized vegetation fire ratio index (NBR), vegetation fire severity index (dNBR), and CASA-SEBAL models. From these different analyses, it was found that vegetation stress increased across the landscape depending on the year of the time series. We estimated that 9952.215 ha, 10,397.43 ha, and 9854.90 ha were highly stressed in 2015, 2017, and 2020, respectively. Analysis of the level of interannual severity revealed the existence of highly photosynthetic areas which had experienced stress. These areas, which were likely to have been subjected to agricultural practices, were estimated to be 8704.871 ha (dNBR2017–2015), 8253.17 ha (dNBR2020–2017), and 7513.93 ha (dNBR2022–2020). In 2022, the total available biomass estimated by remote sensing for was 3,741,715 ± 119.26 kgC/ha/y. The annual average was 3401.55 ± 119.26 kgC/ha/y. In contrast, the total area of healthy vegetation was estimated to be 4594.43 ha, 4301.30 ha, and 4320.85 ha, in 2015, 2017, and 2022, respectively. The acceptance threshold of the net primary productivity (NPP) of the study area was 96%. The coefficient of skewness (0.81 ± 0.073) indicated a mosaic landscape. Productive and functional ecosystem components were present, but these were highly dispersed. These findings suggest a great opportunity to promote agroecological practices. Mulching may be an excellent technique for enhancing overall ecosystem services as targeted by the SDGs, by means of reconversion of plant biomass consumed by vegetation fires or slash-and-burn agricultural practices.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0669.v1

Soil Sustainability in an Integrated Production System in a Brazilian Semi-Arid Region

José Félix De Brito Neto, Fabrícia de Fátima Araújo Chaves, André Luiz Pereira da Silva, Evandro Franklin de Mesquita, Cláudio Silva Soares, Gislayne Kayne Gomes da Cruz, Rener Luciano de Souza Ferraz, Fernanda Ramos de Paiva, Kaíque Romero da Costa Araújo, Alberto Soares De Melo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: respirometry; cover crops; conservation systems; microbial biomass

Online: 9 June 2023 (04:44:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0496.v1

Ce 0.8-2x Sm 0.2 Zrx Mgx O2-d, {x= 0.05, 0.1 &0.15} Promising Electrolyte Compounds With Remarkable Conductivities for Intermediate Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (It-SOFCs) Applications

Abdalla M Abdalla, Mohamed M Khairat Dawood, Abul k Azad, Juantakan Taweekun

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Electrochemistry Keywords: Solid oxide fuel cells; Biomass; Electrolyte; Conductivity

Online: 7 June 2023 (07:22:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0450.v1

Phenol-Furfural Resin/Graphite/Ag Based Electrically Conductive Adhesive Composites from Waste Bagasse with Enhanced Thermo-Electric Properties

Syeda Zehra, Maryam Bibi, Azhar Mahmood, Abraiz Khattak, Muhammad Asad, Syeda Zehra

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Polymers And Plastics Keywords: silver; green material; biomass; furfural; PFR; conductivity

Online: 6 June 2023 (11:40:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0372.v1

Phenol-Furfural Resin/Graphite/Ag Based Electrically Conductive Adhesive Composites from Waste Bagasse with Enhanced Thermo-Electric Properties

Syeda Mahnoor Zehra, Maryam Bibi, Azhar Mahmood, Abraiz Khattak, Muhammad Zeeshan Asad, Syeda Hijab Zehra

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Polymers And Plastics Keywords: silver; green material; biomass; furfural; PFR; conductivity

Online: 6 June 2023 (05:40:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1311.v1

Biomass Derived N-doped Porous Carbon Made from Reed Straw for Enhanced Supercapacitor

Yuyi Liao, Zhongtao Shang, Guangrui Ju, Dingke Wang, Qiao Yang, Yuan Wang, Shaojun Yuan

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Electrochemistry Keywords: Biomass; Supercapacitors; Nitrogen doping; Melamine; Porous Carbon

Online: 18 May 2023 (09:31:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1100.v1

Evaluation of Sugarcane Cutting Residues for the Production of Solid Biofuel

Sandra Peña, Denisse Bermeo, Flor Reyes, Camen Forero, Francisco Velasco, Eduardo Arango

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Biomass; pellets; biofuel; binder; sugar cane cutting.

Online: 28 April 2023 (04:02:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0284.v1

Exploring the Role of NH₄Cl Supplementation on Triacylglycerol Production by Chlamydomonas reinhardtii under Mixotrophic Cultivation using a Proteomics Approach

Wattanapong Sittisaree, Kittisak Yokthongwattana, Chanat Aonbangkhen, Yodying Yingchutrakul, Sucheewin Krobthong

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: microalgae; biomass; photosynthesis; mixotrophic; LC-MS/MS

Online: 15 November 2022 (09:54:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0201.v1

Bioprocesses and Technologies for Nutrient Recovery From Waste Water: Microalgae and Jellyfish

Fridah Valenciah Muthoni, María Veiga, Christian Kennes

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: wastewater; valuable algal biomass; nitrogen; phosphorus; jellyfish

Online: 14 January 2022 (11:18:16 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201912.0214.v1

Effect of Olive-Pine Bottom Ash on Properties of Geopolymers Based on Metakaolin

Eduardo Bonet-Martínez, Pedro García-Cobo, Luis Pérez-Villarejo, Eulogio Castro, Dolores Eliche-Quesada

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: geopolymers; metakaolin; biomass bottom ash; mechanical properties

Online: 16 December 2019 (11:15:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201904.0231.v1

Use of Buckwheat Straw to Produce Ethyl Alcohol Using Ionic Liquids

Malgorzata Smuga-Kogut, Leszek Bychto, Bartosz Walendzik, Daria Szymanowska, Roman Marecik, Joanna Kobus-Cisowska, Katarzyna Grajek, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: bioethanol; biomass; buckwheat straw; ionic liquid; pretreatment

Online: 22 April 2019 (10:50:32 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0336.v1

A Review on Synthesis and Characterization of Biomass-Derived Carbons for Adsorption of Emerging Contaminants from Water

Jorge Bedia, Manuel Peñas-Garzón, Almudena Goméz-Avilés, Juan José Rodríguez, Carolina Belver

Subject: Engineering, Bioengineering Keywords: Adsorption; Emerging contaminants; Biomass; Biochar; Activated carbon

Online: 18 September 2018 (09:06:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0489.v1

CO2 and CH4 Adsorption Behavior of Biomass Based Activated Carbons

Deneb Peredo-Mancilla, Imen Ghouma, Cecile Hort, Camelia Matei Ghimbeu, Mejdi Jeguirim, David Bessieres

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Physical Chemistry Keywords: CO2 adsorption, CH4 adsorption, biomass, activated carbon.

Online: 25 July 2018 (15:29:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201804.0042.v1

A Geospatial Biomass Supply Model Adjusted for Risk

James H. Perdue, Timothy M. Young, John A. Stanturf, Xia Huang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Geography Keywords: geospatial economic supply; biomass; risk assessment; vulnerability

Online: 4 April 2018 (04:17:33 CEST)

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Assessing the economic supply of biomass in a geospatial context while accounting for risk from natural disasters was studied. Risk levels were estimated from a component of factors which included: population density, road density, federal ownership, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ecoregions, and Presidential Disaster Declarations. The Presidential Disaster Declarations included risks due to: coastal storm, drought, fire, flood, freezing, hurricane, mud land slide, severe ices, severe storms, snow, tornado, and tropical storm. Presidential Disaster Declarations included summaries based on a short-term time period from 2000-2011, and on a long-term time period from 1964-2011. Risk categories were developed as a function of the number of disaster declarations, agricultural-to-forest land ratio, average road density, and average population density. A significant contribution of the research was the allocation of spatially explicit data using GIS technology at the 5-digit zip code tabulation area. The average area for 5-digit ZCTAs in the Eastern U.S. study region was approximately 169 kilometers². Long-term risk (1964-2011) from disaster declarations had a greater impact on the economic availability of biomass supply relative to short-term declarations (2000-2011). The greatest risk to biomass supply came from population density relative to the other risk factors studies. Of the 25,044 total ZCTAs, 12,256 ZCTAs were in locations that did not include population density ≥ 150/km², road density ≥ 14 km/km², federal ownership, and US Environmental Protection Agency Level III ecoregions. Of the remaining 12,256 ZCTAs, 26.8% were considered to be moderate-to-high risk based on short-term declarations (2000-2011) and 29.4% were considered to be moderate-to-high risk based on long-term declarations (1964-2011). Lower risk locations for procuring biomass supply for both short-term and long-term declarations, across all risk factors, were in southern Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201802.0158.v1

Biomass Energy Outlook in Malaysia using Functions of Innovation Systems

Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: biomass; functions; innovation systems; renewable energy; Malaysia

Online: 26 February 2018 (09:41:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201705.0179.v1

Characterization and Production of Fuel Briquettes Made from Biomass and Plastic Wastes

Maria Angeles Garrido, Juan A. Conesa, Maria Dolores Garcia

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: WEEE; ASR; briquette; physical properties; biomass blend

Online: 24 May 2017 (17:14:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201704.0020.v1

Examination of Multi-Spectral Radiance of the Landsat 8 Satellite Data for Estimating Biomass Carbon Stock at Wetland Ecosystem

Idung Risdiyanto, Muhamad Fakhrul

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: biomass, carbon stock, wetland, spectral radiance, SWIR

Online: 4 April 2017 (10:02:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1905.v1

Novel Lipid Mediator 7S,14R-Docosahexaenoic Acid: Biogenesis and Harnessing Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Ameliorate Diabetic Mellitus and Retinal Pericyte Loss

Yan Lu, Haibin Tian, Hongying Peng, Nicolas G. Bazan, Song Hong

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Medicine And Pharmacology Keywords: diabetic mellitus and complications; mesenchymal stem cell; 7S,14R-diHDHA; db/db mice; blood glucose level; β -cell and α -cell; macrophage; insulin; pancreas and islets; retinopathy

Online: 29 January 2024 (02:08:38 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0158.v2

ReUse: REgressive Unet for Carbon Storage and above Ground Biomass Estimation

Antonio Elia Pascarella, Giovanni Giacco, Mattia Rigiroli, Stefano Marrone, Carlo Sansone

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: U-Net; Carbon Storage; Above-Ground Biomass; Remote Sensing; Deep Learning; CNN; Sentinel-2; ESA CCI Biomass Project

Online: 15 February 2023 (01:56:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202410.0270.v1

Simultaneous Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses of 41 Constituents in Uvaria macrophylla Leaves Screen Antioxidant Quality‐Markers Using Database‐ Affinity UHPLC‐Q‐Orbitrap‐MS/MS

Xiaoqiong Xu, Xican Li, Shaoman Chen, Yongbai Liang, Chuanyang Zhang, Yuhan Huang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Life Sciences Keywords: Uvaria littoralis leaves; UHPLC‐Exactive‐Q‐Orbitrap‐MS/MS; quantitation; isomer differentiation

Online: 3 October 2024 (13:20:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1855.v1

Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli with Analysis of Impact of Socio-Economic Factors in Low, Medium and High-Income Countries

Meher Rizvi, Maria Khan, Amina AL Jardani, Ujjala Ghoshal, Zaaima AL Jabri, Mohammad Ahanjan, Azza AL Mamari, Nawal AL Shizawi, Hiba Sami, Abdullah Balkhair, Adila Shaukat, Alwarith Nasser Salem Alkharusi, Abdulrahman Almahrouqi, Afreenish Hassan, Ajay Kumar, Amal Malehi, Amina Gul, Ashima Singh, Asma Said Hamed AL Shidhani, Areena Hoda Siddiqui, Aruna Poojary, Azza AL Rashdi, Bradley Langford, Dmytro Stepanskyi, Abbas Dolatabadi, Aisha Al Mufraji AL Mufraji, Elham Said Ahmed AL Risi, Garima Kapoor, Isabella Princess, Hatim Ali Eltahir, Hilal Al Sidairi, Kaitlyn Dougherty, Katia Iskandar, Ken Masters, Ibrahim Khalaf Hamdan AL Busaidi, Laila AL Yazidi, Mahfuza Nasrin, Mahmood Salim AL Subhi, Mallika Sengupta Mallika Sengupta, Manisha Khandait, Nada Khalfan AL Tamtami, Nada Khafan Alsiyabi, Nawal AL Kindi, Nazla Musthafa Luthfee, Neha Shreshtha, Nihal Mohamed Amur AL Riyami, Noora Hilal Ali AL Busaidi, Nupur Goel, Oksana Ishchenko, Omnia Mohamed Elnabawy Ahmed Taher, Pragnya Paramita Jena, Rajni Ekadashi, Razan Zadjali, Reba Kanungo, Sara Abolghasemi, Salima Al-maqbali, Sanjay Jaju, Sayantan Banerjee, Shadma Yaqoob, Shahnaz Sali, Shafqat Husnain Khan, Shalini Malhotra, Stephen Hughes, Sundas Shaukat, Syed Mohammed Atif, Vrushali Vishwas Patwardhan, Victorien Dougnon, Wahid Khan, Walid Wali, Zakariya AL Muharrmi, Zeeshana Basit, Jasashree Choudhury, Rachita Pravalina, Sanjeev Singh, Sarman Singh, Neelam Taneja, Raman Sardana, Pawan Kapoor, Rajeev Soman, Rashid Al Abri

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: community acquired UTI; Escherichia coli; antimicrobial susceptibility; Indian subcontinent; MENA; GDP; temperature

Online: 24 September 2024 (12:32:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1859.v1

Meta-Analysis of the Fisheries, and Life History for Trichiurus. Japonicas, T. brevis and T. nanhaiensis, in the Northwest of Pacific Ocean

Baochao LIAO, Can Zhou, Jianpeng Yu, Kui Zhang, Abdul Baset, Xiujuan Shan, Longchuan Zhuang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Trichiurus spp.; spatiotemporal heterogeneity; population dynamics; meta-analysis; the northwest Pacific Ocean

Online: 24 September 2024 (11:58:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0958.v1

Assessment of Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water in Taiz and Ibb Governorates, Yemen

Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq, Wadhah Edrees, Bashir Al-Ofairi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Escherichia coli; ; Coliform; Total Bacterial Count; Presumptive Test; Taiz; Ibb; Yemen

Online: 12 September 2024 (08:16:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0815.v1

Computational Model of the Effect of pH on Calcium Carbonate Precipitation by Sporosarcina pasteurii

Shiva Khoshtinat, Claudia Marano, Mahdi Kioumarsi

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: Computational Model; Sporosarcina pasteurii; CaCO₃ Precipitation; effect of pH

Online: 10 September 2024 (13:58:39 CEST)

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Utilising the metabolic processes (urease activity) of certain microorganisms that result in the precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) as a sustainable method for manufacturing self-healing cementitious materials for use in the construction, soil stabilization, and wind-induced erosion industries has garnered considerable attention over the last twenty years. Despite extensive efforts for experimental characterization of the effect of numerous influential factors such as the bacteria type, nutrition type and quantity, and environmental conditions governing this phenomenon, computational modeling of this biochemical process has not advanced significantly due to its complexity and intertwined involved parameters. Among these parameters, pH is of special significance since the initial pH level has an immediate effect on the bacteria's urease activity, which then influences the rate at which calcium carbonate precipitates. Furthermore, during the CaCO₃ precipitation process, pH changes due to the generation of byproducts such as ammonium, which alters the velocity of the bacteria's urease activity continuously.The present study proposes a computational model for calcium carbonate precipitation by urease activity of Sporosarcina pasteurii using COMSOL Multiphysics^®. The theoretical background on governing parameters and chemical reactions involved in the process are discussed. The model takes into account the impact of calcium and urea concentrations, as well as the initial pH level and pH variations caused by the production of by-products during the process. The capability of the model to foresee CaCO3 concentration and ultimate pH level is evaluated by comparing the computational outcomes with empirical data obtained from established literature sources. The influence of the initial pH of the environment on the pH variation of the system during the precipitation process was simulated and compared to actual data available in the literature, suggesting that the model can accurately predict the kinetic. Finally, a parametric analysis is performed to identify the ideal initial environmental pH for calcium carbonate precipitation by the S. pasteurii bacterium.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1115.v1

Biological Characteristics and Medicinal Potential of the Uzbekistan Endemic "Scorzonera uzbekistanica"

UMIDJON NURALIEV

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Other Keywords: Scorzonera uzbekistanica; endemic plants; Uzbekistan; medicinal plants; inulin; flavonoid; antioxidants

Online: 15 August 2024 (06:28:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0379.v1

Polyphosphate Kinase from Burkholderia cenocepacia, One Enzyme Catalyzing a Two Step Cascade Reaction to Synthesize ATP from AMP

Dianelis T. Monterrey, Leire Azcona, Julia Revuelta, Israél Sánchez-Moreno, Eduardo García-Junceda

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: biocatalysis; ATP regeneration; polyphosphate; polyphosphate kinase; cofactor recycling; cascade reactions; Burkholderia cenocepacia

Online: 6 August 2024 (07:03:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0058.v1

Sustainable Production of Lactic Acid Using Lolium perenne as Feedstock—A Comparative Study of Fermentation at Bench- and Reactor-Scale, and Ensiling

Ludovica Varriale, Jan-Niklas Hengsbach, Tianyi Guo, Katrin Kuka, Nils Tippkötter, Roland Ulber

Subject: Engineering, Chemical Engineering Keywords: bio-based economy; renewable resources; perennial ryegrass; fermentation; ensiling; lactic acid; Lactobacillus

Online: 2 August 2024 (03:44:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1149.v1

Aquibium pacificus sp. nov., a Novel Mixotrophic Bacterium from Bathypelagic Seawater in the Western Pacific Ocean

Fan Jiang, Xun Hao, Ding Li, Xuying Zhu, Jiamei Huang, Qiliang Lai, Jianning Wang, Liping Wang, Zongze Shao

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Aquibium pacificus LZ166^T; taxonomy; mixotrophy; carbon fixation; sulfur oxidation

Online: 15 July 2024 (10:47:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1921.v1

The Potential of Helichsryum splendidum for Restoration of Sites Polluted with Coal Fly Ash

Alexis Munyengabe, Ledwaba Samuel Kamogelo, Titus Ngmenzuma, Maria Fezile Banda

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Phytoremediation; Helichrysum splendidum; Translocation factor; Bioconcentration factor; Trace metals; Gas exchange analysis

Online: 27 June 2024 (11:03:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0466.v1

Comparative Study of Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-Microbial Activity of Ziziphus spina-christi L. Leaves Extracts From Different Areas in Sudan

Mohamed Ibrahim Saied Sabir, Ayat Ahmed Alrasheid

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: Ziziphus spina-christi; medicinal plants; phytochemical analysis; leaves extracts; zone of inhibition

Online: 7 June 2024 (08:00:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1668.v2

Comparison of the Proteome of Staphylococcus aureus Planktonic Culture and 3-Day Biofilm Reveals Potential Role of Key Proteins in Biofilm

Md Arifur Rahman, Ardeshir Amirkhani, Durdana Chowdhury, Karen Vickery, Honghua Hu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus; biofilms; proteomics; TMT-MS; virulence factors; biosynthetic processes; stress responses.

Online: 29 May 2024 (09:12:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1927.v1

Prolonged CBD Pressure Mediates Higher Expression of flgA in Salmonella typhimurium

Iddrisu Ibrahim, Alexa Mathias, Daron Johnson, Emmanuel Ndezure, Joseph Ayariga, Junhuan Xu, Boakai Robertson, Olufemi Ajayi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Salmonella Typhimurium; Cannabidiol (CBD); Antibiotic resistance; Bacterial motility; Environmental stresses; Bacterial survival

Online: 29 May 2024 (07:38:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1747.v1

Innovative Alkanediol-Based Eutectic Solvents for Extracting/Pre-Formulating Dermatologically Valuable Free Fatty Acids from Spirulina and Porphyridium Cakes

Laura Wils, Mervé Yagmur, Nicolas Bellin, Myriam Phelippe, Alia Chevalley, Charles Bodet, Leslie Boudesocque-Delaye

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Applied Chemistry Keywords: spirulina; Porphyridium cruentum; biorefinery; eutectic solvent; free fatty acids; skin microbiota; alkanediol

Online: 27 May 2024 (13:35:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0367.v1

Ground Management through Grazing in Rainfed Olive Orchards Provides High Olive Yields and Has Other Potential Benefits for Both the Soil and the Farmer

Paulo Dimande, Margarida Arrobas, Carlos Manuel Correia, Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: soil management; cover cropping; Olea europaea; mixed farming; organic farming; regenerative agriculture

Online: 7 May 2024 (10:29:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0270.v1

Assessing the Impact of BEAM Inoculant on Plant Growth Enhancement: A Comparative Analysis

Vinesh Prasad

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Other Keywords: BEAM inoculant; compost extract; seeds; plant development; pasture improvement ;

Online: 6 May 2024 (09:43:19 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0087.v1

Current Treatment Approaches to Eliminate Borrelia burgdorferi and Potential Strategies to Alleviate Persistent Lyme Disease Symptoms

Kashaf Zafar, Onyedikachi Azuama, Nikhat Parveen

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Lyme disease; Borrelia burgdorferi; Treatment; antimicrobials; Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome; PTLDS

Online: 2 May 2024 (12:03:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1897.v1

The Diversity and Extensive Presence of Culturable Anoxygenic Phototrophic Bacteria in Manitoba Marshes

Katia Messner, Vladimir Yurkov

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: wetlands; marshes; aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs; purple non-sulfur bacteria; anoxygenic phototrophs; Proteobacteria

Online: 29 April 2024 (09:53:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1333.v1

Contrasting Disease Progression, Microglia Reactivity, Tolerance, and Resistance to Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Two Mouse Strains

Daniel Guerreiro Diniz, Jhonnathan Henrique Palheta de Oliveira, Luma Cristina Ferreira Guerreiro, Gabriel Castro de Menezes, Alexa Camila Lopes de Assis, Tainá Quintella Duarte, Izabelly Biase Damasceno dos Santos, Flávia Domingues Maciel, Gabrielly Lisboa da Silva Soares, Sanderson Corrêa Araújo, Felipe Tuji de Castro Franco, Ediclei Lima do Carmo, Rafaela dos Anjos Pinheiro Bogoevich Morais, Camila Mendes de Lima, Dora Brites, Daniel Clive Anthony, José Antonio Picanço Diniz, Cristovam Wanderley Picanço-Diniz

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: Toxoplasma gondii; ; tolerance; resistance; ocular infection; microglia; dentate gyrus; sickness behavior

Online: 22 April 2024 (08:41:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1330.v1

Determination of Variable Humidity Profile for Lactic Acid Maximization in Fungal Solid-State Fermentation

María Carla Groff, Sandra Edith Noriega, Laura Rodríguez, Benjamín Kuchen, Gustavo Scaglia

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: dynamic optimization; lactic acid; Rhizopus oryzae; solid-state fermentation; variable humidity profile

Online: 22 March 2024 (05:16:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1163.v1

Genome-Wide Association Analysis Unravels New QTLs for Eight Lodging Resistance Constituent Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Sowadan Ognigamal, Shan Bin XU, Yu Long Li, Everlyne mmbone Muleke, Hélder Manuel Sitoe, Xiao jing Dang, Jian hua Jiang, Hui Dong, Delin Hong

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Oryza sativa; Lodging resistance; Stem Anti-thrust; QTLs; Internode length; Favorable allele

Online: 19 December 2023 (02:54:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0929.v1

Comparative Genomic Analysis of Colletotrichum lini Strains with Different Virulence on Flax

Ekaterina M. Dvorianinova, Elizaveta A. Sigova, Timur D. Mollaev, Tatiana A. Rozhmina, Ludmila P. Kudryavtseva, Roman O. Novakovskiy, Anastasia A. Turba, Daiana A. Zhernova, Elena V. Borkhert, Elena N. Pushkova, Nataliya V. Melnikova, Alexey A. Dmitriev

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Colletotrichum lini; anthracnose; flax pathogen; virulence; Nanopore sequencing; de novo genome assembly

Online: 13 December 2023 (05:07:10 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0283.v1

How to Compute Whether Biomass Fuels Are Carbon Neutral

Gilbert Ahamer

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: global carbon cycle; global model; biomass fuels; carbon neutrality; energy strategies; Combined Energy and Biosphere Model; CEBM; biomass energy

Online: 5 February 2024 (13:44:14 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0067.v1

The Use of Fungi of the Trichoderma Genus in Anaerobic Digestion: A Review

Adrianna Kubiak, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Agnieszka Wolna-Maruwka, Alicja Niewiadomska, Katarzyna Panasiewicz

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: anaerobic digestion; Trichoderma sp.; biogas, biomethane; lignocellulosic biomass; waste plant biomass; pretreatment methods; biological pretreatment methods; digestate; organic carrier

Online: 1 December 2023 (10:08:42 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202202.0361.v1

A Critical Review on the Development and Utilization of Energy Systems in Uganda

Ocident Bongomin, Patrick Nziu

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Hydropower; Wind, Solar; Geothermal; Firewood; Nuclear; Petroleum; Peat; Non-solid biomass; Solid biomass; Energy systems; Human energy; Animal energy

Online: 28 February 2022 (12:25:14 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202410.2152.v1

“Qi-Invigoration” Action of Codonopsis pilosula Polysaccharide Through Altering Mitochondrial Bioenergetics

Li He, Letian Zhang, Xingtai Li, Haocheng He, Guoan Fu, Yi Zhun Zhu, Wei Hu, Liang Gong, Youming Zhang

Subject: Aging, Biology And Life Sciences Keywords: Codonopsis pilosula polysaccharide; mitochondria; energy metabolism; mitochondrial respiratory function; anti-hypoxia; adenosine triphosphate

Online: 28 October 2024 (10:34:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202410.0957.v1

Antifungal Activity of Rhizosphere Bacillus Isolated from Ziziphus jujuba Against Alternaria alternata

Qiang Zou, Yumeng Zhang, XinXiang Niu, Hongmei Yang, Min Chu, Ning Wang, Huifang Bao, Faqiang Zhan, Rong Yang, Kai Lou, Yingwu Shi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: Jujube fruit black spot disease; Bacillus velezensis; Growth characteristics; Control effect

Online: 12 October 2024 (05:37:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1998.v1

Detection of Apple Proliferation Disease by Hyperspectral Sensors and Machine Learning Based Image Analysis

Uwe Knauer, Sebastian Warnemünde, Patrick Menz, Bonito Steffen Thielert, Lauritz Klein, Katharina Holstein, Miriam Runne, Wolfgang Jarausch

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: hyperspectral; random forest; machine learning; apple; ‘ Candidatus Phytoplasma mali’ ; disease monitoring

Online: 25 September 2024 (12:16:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0808.v1

Gut Microbiome and Metabolome Alterations in Overweight or Obese Adult Population after Weight-Loss Bifidobacterium brevis BBr60 Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Zhouya Bai, Ying Wu, Dejiao Gao, Yao Dong, Yujia Pan, Shaobin Gu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Life Sciences Keywords: Bifidobacterium brevis BBr60; overweight or obese; randomized controlled trial; gut microbiota; metabolic profile

Online: 10 September 2024 (13:38:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1943.v1

Design, Synthesis, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Some New Thiopyrimidin-Benzenesulfonamide Compounds

Abdalrahman Khalifa, Manal M. Anwar, Walaa A. Alshareef, Eman Abd Elaziz El Gebaly, Samia A. Elseginy, Sameh H. Abdelwahed

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry Keywords: Thiopyrimidine; benzene-sulfonamides; antimicrobial activity; bactericidal activity; anti-virulence activity; in silico ADMET

Online: 28 August 2024 (03:10:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2212.v1

Emergence of Two Different Genotypes of Bagaza Virus (BAGV) Affecting Red-Legged Partridges in Spain, in 2019 and 2021

Pilar Aguilera-Sepúlveda, Belén Gómez-Martín, Montserrat Agüero, Miguel Ángel Jiménez-Clavero, Jovita Fernández-Pinero

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: Bagaza virus; emerging genotypes; phylogenetic analysis; molecular characterization; complete genome; Alectoris rufa; Spain

Online: 29 July 2024 (07:12:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0826.v1

Potential Regulation of Iron Metabolism Gene Expression by DOF Transcription Factors in Dendrocalamus latiflorus

Peng-Kai Zhu, Mei-Xia Lin, Mei-Yin Zeng, Yu Tang, Xin-Rui Li, Tian-You He, Yu-Shan Zheng, Ling-Yan Chen

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: DOF transcription factors; Iron Metabolism Related Genes; gene regulation; gene expression; Dendrocalamus latiflorus

Online: 10 July 2024 (10:14:31 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0829.v1

Toward the Development of Garlic Varieties: The First Attempts

Ricardo Julián Licea-Moreno, Ángeles Rodríguez Haro, Juan Antonio Marín Martínez

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Allium sativum (L.); clonal selection; genotype-environment interaction; landrace; plant breeding; selection pressure

Online: 12 June 2024 (17:43:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1362.v1

Exploring the Antidiabetic Potential of Neocarya macrophylla (Nm) Leaf Fractions: A Comprehensive Study on Hypoglycemic Activity, Body Mass Index, and Hematological Parameters in High-Fat Diet/ Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rat

sadiq Maifata, Amina Jega Yusuf, Zayyanu Umar Usman, Ahmed Muhammed Rabiu, Abdullahi Adamu Ja'e, Aminat Suleman-Alabi, Chinedu Onwuchekwa

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Medicine And Pharmacology Keywords: ; Neocarya macrophylla, Ethyl acetate fraction, Streptozotocin, High fat Diet, Body mass index

Online: 21 May 2024 (09:20:26 CEST)

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The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to rise globally, posing significant health challenges and burdens. This metabolic disorder, characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, contributes to various complications including cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and stroke. While conventional diabetic drugs exist, they often come with adverse side effects, necessitating the exploration of safer and more cost-effective alternatives, particularly from natural sources like medicinal plants. This study investigates the potential of Neocarya macrophylla (Nm) Ethyl acetate leaf fraction in managing DM. Utilizing a high-fat diet/streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model, the study explores several key aspects including effective dose determination, biological activity, impact on body mass index (BMI), and complete blood count. Statistical analysis was conducted using GraphPad Prism version 9.1. The determination of the minimum effective dose reveals that 120mg/kg of Ethyl acetate fraction of Nm reduced the blood glucose by 28.9% after 4 hours. In addition, ethyl acetate fraction (120 mg/kg) possessed the most hypoglycemic activity compared to the other fractions of Nm. The Ethyl acetate fraction of Nm at 120mg/kg significantly reduced fasting blood glucose levels compared to the diabetic control(p=0.001) and slightly decreased BMI. Furthermore, the fraction demonstrated significant improvement in the parameters of some of the blood count indices such as red blood cells (p<0.001), total white cells (p<0.01) and platelet (p<0.001) compared to the diabetic control. These findings underscore the potential of Nm as a holistic therapeutic option for managing DM and its haematological complications. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the hypoglycemic potential of Nm Ethyl acetate leaf fraction, offering valuable insights into its effectiveness, safety, and broader physiological impacts. Further research into the mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects is warranted to fully harness its therapeutic potential in diabetes management.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1818.v1

Antimicrobial and Preservative Activity of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng, Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst, Flueggea leucopyrus Willd., and Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf Plant Extracts against Some Common Milk Pathogens and Their Biocompatibili

Kasun Jayaweera, Sasini Dharmasena, Umali Ravihari, Thilini Samaraweera, Jayani Dunukara, Lalinka Herath

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Medicine And Pharmacology Keywords: Antimicrobial activity; preservative activity; biocompatibility; Plectranthus amboinicus; Bacopa monnieri; Flueggea leucopyrus; Cymbopogon citratus

Online: 29 March 2024 (09:22:04 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0636.v1

Evaluating Hypericin as a Therapeutic Agent Against Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Ivan Vito Ferrari

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Hypericin; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Docking analysis; Autodock Vina

Online: 12 February 2024 (05:35:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0405.v1

Denitrification Characteristics of the Low-Temperature Tolerant Denitrification Strain Achromobacter spiritinus HS2 and Its Application

Yajuan Gao, Ting Zhang, LingKang Hu, Shiyuan Liu, Chenchen Li, Yongsheng Jin, Hongbin Liu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Aquatic Science Keywords: Achromobacter spiritinus; heterotrophic nitrification; aerobic denitrification; low-temperature tolerant denitrifying bacteria; sewage treatment.

Online: 7 February 2024 (08:02:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0156.v1

Multi-drug Resistant Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Escherichia coli in a Dairy Herd: Distribution and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles

Martina Penati, Laura Musa, Laura Filippone Pavesi, Alessandro Guaraglia, Fernando Ulloa, Paolo Moroni, Renata Piccinini, M. Filippa Addis

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; biosecurity; dairy calves; ESBL E. coli; multi-drug resistant; waste milk

Online: 2 February 2024 (14:20:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0115.v3

Antibacterial Activity and Mechanisms of Plant Flavonoids against Gram-Negative Bacteria Based on the Antibacterial Statistical Model

Yu Yan, Xuexue Xia, Aiman Fatima, Li Zhang, Ganjun Yuan, Fengxian Lian, Yu Wang

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pharmacy Keywords: Action mode; Antimicrobial; Escherichia coli; Flavonoids; Gram-negative bacteria; Gram-positive bacteria; Lipophilicity; LogP; MIC; Statistical model

Online: 20 February 2024 (10:48:13 CET)

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The antimicrobial quantitative structure–activity relationship of plant flavonoids against Gram-positive bacteria was established in our previous works, and the cell membrane was confirmed as a major site of action. To investigate whether plant flavonoids have similar antibacterial effects and mechanisms against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, here, the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 37 plant flavonoids against Escherichia coli were determined using the microdilution broth method, and then the correlation between their lipophilic parameter ACD/LogP or LogD_7.40 value and their MIC was analyzed. Simultaneously, the correlation between the ACD/LogP or LogD_7.40 value and the MIC of 46 plant flavonoids reported in literature against E. coli was also analyzed. Both sets of results showed that there is a significant correlation between the LogP value and the MIC of plant flavonoids against Gram-negative bacteria. However, it is difficult to effectively predict the MIC of plant flavonoids against Gram-negative bacteria from their lipophilic parameters. By comparing two regression curves derived from plant flavonoids against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, it was further discovered that the antibacterial activities of most plant flavonoids against Gram-negative bacteria are stronger than those against Gram-positive bacteria when their LogP values are less than about 3.0, but the opposite is true when their LogP values are more than about 3.6. Moreover, this comparison also suggests that unlike mainly acting on the cell membrane of Gram-positive bacteria, plant flavonoids have multiple mechanisms against Gram-negative species, while the cell membrane is also an important action site among them. Combined with the correlation analyses between the enzyme inhibitory activity and the LogP value of the reported flavonoids, it was further suggested that DNA gyrase is another important target of plant flavonoids against Gram-negative bacteria.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1561.v1

Phytoremediation of Diesel-Contaminated Farming Soils: A Gc-Ms-Based Protocol to Distinguish Biogenic Hydrocarbons from Diesel-Derived Compounds in Plant Tissues

Elena Collina, Enrico Casati, Andrea Franzetti, Sarah Caronni, Rodolfo Gentili, Sandra Citterio

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: diesel compounds; plant uptake; GC-MSD analysis; diesel phytoremediation; Vicia Sativa: Secale cereale

Online: 24 November 2023 (05:46:02 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1374.v1

A Potential Novel Probiotic Strain and its Comparative Antagonism Evaluation with a Multi-Strain Probiotic Combination along with an Innovative Approach for Quantifying the Viable Microbiota

Sheik Mohammad Jakaria Mujahidy, Kazuho Ikeo, Kei Saito, Dr. Abu Ali Ibn Sina, Md. Ekhlas Uddin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Other Keywords: Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. indicus TY-11; TEM; anti-E. coli activity; 16S metagenomics

Online: 22 November 2023 (05:58:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0855.v1

Expanding the Clinical Spectrum of Coffin-Siris Syndrome with Anorectal Malformations: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Ralah Alharbi, Anna Suchet-Dechaud, Renaud Touraine, Inès Harzallah, Francis Ramond

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Clinical Medicine Keywords: Coffin-Siris syndrome; ARID1A; anorectal malformation; anal atresia; anteriorly placed anus; imperforate anus

Online: 14 November 2023 (09:06:54 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.2311.v1

Developing Guidelines for Azolla microphylla Production as Compost for Sustainable Agriculture

Ornprapa Thepsilvisut, Nuengruethai Srikan, Preuk Chutimanukul, Rusama Marubodee, Hiroshi Ehara

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: Azolla; manure; shading; nutrient content; fresh biomass yield

Online: 29 September 2024 (11:27:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1577.v1

Influence of Selected Processing Variables on Quality Attributes of Cocoa Pod-Husk Pellets

Simeon Olatayo Jekayinfa, Christopher Chintua Enweremadu

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Biomass; cocoa pod husk; pellets; biofuel; compression ratio

Online: 20 September 2024 (05:00:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0124.v1

Upgrading Biomass Wastes to Graphene Quantum Dots with White Light Emitting Features at the Solid State

Pierre Magri, Pascal Franchetti, Jean-Jacques Gaumet, Benoit Maxit, Sébastien Diliberto, Philippe Pierrat

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Nanotechnology Keywords: graphene quantum dots; biomass wastes; nanomaterials; microwave; fluorescence

Online: 2 September 2024 (16:04:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1630.v1

The Use of Sargassum spp. Ashes Like a Raw Material for Mortars Production: Composite Performance and Environmental Outlook

Gabriela Pitolli Lyra, Ana Letícia Colombo, Afonso José Felício Peres Duran, Igor Machado da Silva Parente, Cristiane Bueno, João Adriano Rossignolo

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Seaweed Ash; Cementitious Composites; Biomass; Civil Construction; LCA

Online: 28 February 2024 (12:06:04 CET)

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The accumulation of brown algae from the genus Sargassum has been increasing over the years in coastal regions of the Caribbean, Africa, Brazil, and Mexico. This causes harmful effects to the ecosystem, health, economy, and climate due to gas emissions from its decomposition process. There is the possibility of this biomass being reused in civil construction, and few studies have been carried out on its application to common Portland cement mortar. As such, the objective of this study is to evaluate the potential of sargassum ash as a mineral addition to partial replacement of fine aggregates in Portland cement mortar. Characterizations of the raw materials were carried out through X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, loss on ignition, particle size distribution, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), real density, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and dispersion spectroscopy of electrons. The mortars were prepared by partially replacing the fine aggregate (sand) with sargassum ash, at 0%, 5%, 10% and 20%. Mortar performance was evaluated through water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent specific mass, compressive strength after 7, 28, and 63 days after curing. Lastly, a life cycle assessment in accordance with ISO standards 14040:2006 and 14044:2006. The results showed that replacing sand with sargassum ash increases water absorption, apparent porosity, and decreases the apparent specific mass and compressive strength as replacement increases. Nevertheless, the compressive strength results after 63 days, for 5 and 10% replacement did not differ statistically from reference values. The life cycle assessment indicates that mortars with partial replacement of sand by sargassum ash showed positive environmental impacts when compared to reference values for most categories regardless of the scenario analyzed, especially for mortar with 10% replacement. As such, the use of sargassum ash at 10% does not alter compressive strength values after 63 days while reducing its environmental impact. The application of this biomass in civil construction materials provides a destination for this algae that has been causing several social, environmental, and economic problems.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0267.v1

Aerial Biomass Estimation in the Cerrado Biome Using Canopy Height Data

Carlos Augusto Zangrando Toneli, Fernando Paiva Scardua, Rosana de Carvalho Cristo Martins, Eraldo Aparecido Trondoli Matricardi, Andressa Ribeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferraz Filho

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: Canopy height; Total Biomass; Shrubland; Savanna and Forest

Online: 5 February 2024 (15:28:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0251.v1

Biochar Mitigates the Negative Effects of Microplastics on Sugarcane Growth by Changing Soil Nutrients and Microbial Community Structure and Function

Qihua Wu, Wenling Zhou, Diwen Chen, Jiang Tian, Junhua Ao

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Microplastics; Biochar; Sugarcane biomass; Microbial community; Red soil

Online: 6 December 2023 (05:15:58 CET)

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Microplastics pollution in sugarcane areas of China is severe, and reducing their ecological risks is critical. This study aims to explore the effects and mechanisms of microplastics combined with or without biochar on sugarcane growth, soil biochemical properties in red soil by a potted experiment. The results showed that compared with control (CK), microplastic alone treatments reduced the dry biomass of sugarcane, soil pH and the nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) contents, obviously decreased the observed_OTUs, Chao1 and Shannon indices of soil total bacteria (16S rRNA gene-based bacteria) while increasing them in phoD-harbouring bacteria. Interestingly, microplastics combined with biochar could alleviate the negative effects of microplastic accumulation on sugarcane growth and soil quality. There were significant differences in the bacterial community compositions among different treatments. Compared with CK, all other treatments significantly decreased the relative abundance of Gemmatimonadota while only microplastic combined with biochar treatments significantly increased the abundance of Subgroup_10 for the 16S rRNA gene, and only microplastic alone treatments significantly increased the relative abundance of Streptomyces for the phoD gene. Moreover, the treatments with microplastics combined with biochar increased the relative abundance of Subgroup_10 and Bradyrhizobium while decreased the IMCC26256 and Streptomyces compared with that in the treatment with microplastics alone. Correlation analysis showed that Subgroup_10 and Bradyrhizobium were significantly positively correlated with sugarcane biomass and several soil properties, while IMCC26256 and Streptomyces were just the opposite. Additionally, different treatments also changed the abundance of potential microbial functional genes. Compared to CK, other treatments increased the abundance of aerobic_ammonia_oxidation, denitrification while decreased the abundance of nitrate_respiration, nitrogen_respiration; meanwhile, these four functional genes involved in N cycling processes were obviously higher in treatments with microplastics combined with biochar than in treatments with microplastic alone. In conclusion, microplastics combined with biochar could alleviate the negative effects of microplastic accumulation on sugarcane growth by improve soil nutrients and microbial community structure and function.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0470.v1

Biomass-Derived Flexible Carbon Architectures as Self-Supporting Electrodes for Energy Storage

Dehong Yang, Peng Xu, Chaofan Tian, Sen Li, Tao Xing, Zhi Li, Xuebin Wang, Pengcheng Dai

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: Biomass; Carbon; Flexible; Self-standing electrodes; Energy storage

Online: 7 August 2023 (11:45:31 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1861.v1

Quantifying Aboveground Grass Biomass Using Space-Borne Sensors: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Reneilwe Maake, Onisimo Mutanga, George Chirima, Mbulisi Sibanda

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: meta-analysis; grass biomass; Savannah ecosystems; remote sensing

Online: 27 June 2023 (10:32:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0382.v1

Combinatorial Effect of Multiple Variables on Carotenoids and Lipids Up-Regulation in Monoraphidium sp. for Pharmacological and Nutraceutical Applications

Kushi Yadav, Shashi Kumar, Ganesh Chandrakant Nikalje, Monika Prakash Rai

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Microalgae; Monoraphidium sp.; Abiotic stress; Biomass; Carotenoids; Lipids

Online: 22 March 2023 (01:49:20 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0149.v1

Approaches to Enhancing Bioproduction using Lignocellulose Biomass: A Major Focus on Biofuel Production

Emmanuel Ugwuoji, Levi Eruala, Chidinma Akpadolu, Kenechi Akpadolu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: Biogas; anaerobic digestion; gene mutation; bioengineering; lignocellulose biomass

Online: 11 October 2022 (10:33:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0035.v1

Atmospheric Ultrafine Particulate Matter (PM_0.1) Bound Carbon Composition in Bangkok, Thailand

Worradorn Phairuang, Surapa Hongtieab, Panwadee Suwattiga, Masami Furuuchi, Mitsuhiko Hata

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: PM0.1; ultrafine particles; carbon; biomass burning; vehicle exhaust

Online: 5 October 2022 (10:59:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0066.v2

Gasification of Sugarcane Cutting Residues in the Capture of Carbon Dioxide by Simulation

Sandra Peña, Carmen Forero, Francisco Velasco, Eduardo Arango, Jose Barreiro, Marconis Castillo

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: greenhouse; biomass; carbon dioxide; capture carbon dioxide; gasification

Online: 16 May 2022 (04:50:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0049.v1

Evolutionary and Functional Characterization of Cytochrome P450 in Cotton Reveal the Role of Subgenome Expression of GhCYP78A for Cotton Fiber Initiation

Priti Prasad, Rishi Kumar Verma, Uzma Khatoon, Samir V. Sawant, Sumit K. Bag

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Cotton; Fiber initiation; Cell differentiation; CYP78A; Endoreduplication; Biomass

Online: 2 March 2022 (12:32:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0012.v1

Technical and Economic Aspects of Stone Pine (Pinus pinea L.) Maintenance in Urban Environments

Marcello Biocca, Pietro Gallo, Giulio Sperandio

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: urban forestry; work analysis; residual biomass; pruning costs

Online: 4 January 2021 (11:24:12 CET)

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Bioenergy Potential and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Intensifying European Temporary Grasslands

Birka Wicke, Ingeborg Kluts, Jan Peter Lesschen

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: biomass; biorefinery; permanent grasslands; Intensification; integral emission assessment

Online: 25 September 2020 (11:56:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0140.v1

Synthesis of Resins Using Epoxies and Humins as Building Blocks: A Mechanistic Study Based on in-situ FT-IR and NMR Spectroscopies

Xavier Montané, Roxana Dinu, Alice Mija

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: biomass; green chemistry; biopolymers; humins; epoxy resins; thermosets.

Online: 12 October 2019 (06:00:19 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201804.0204.v2

Recent Advances in Applications of Acidophilic Fungal Microbes for Bio-Chemicals

Rehman Javaid, Aqsa Sabir, Nadeem Sheikh, Muhammad Ferhan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; laccases; peroxidases; green biochemical; acidophilic microbes

Online: 15 June 2018 (05:51:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0043.v1

Composition, Sources of PM_2.5 Saccharides and Its Characteristics during the Haze Episode in Shanghai

Mengxin Xiao, Qiongzhen Wang, Xiaofei Qin, Guangyuan Yu, Congrui Deng

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: saccharides; biomass burning; haze; source apportionment; bio-aerosol

Online: 4 June 2018 (12:47:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0241.v1

Deacetylation Followed by Fractionation of Yellow Poplar Sawdust for the Production of Toxicity-Reduced Hemicellulosic Sugar for Ethanol Fermentation

Seong Ju Kim, Tae Hyun Kim, Kyeong Keun Oh

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: biomass; deacetylation; pretreatment; xylose; Pichia stipites; acetic acid

Online: 25 January 2018 (11:23:53 CET)

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