Núcleo de Pesquisas Aplicadas (Brazil)

Silicon Fertigation and Azospirillum brasilense Modulate the Microbiological Profile of Total Mixed Ration Silage for Dairy Goats

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of fertigation with silicon (Si) combined with inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense during off-season corn cultivation on the fermentation profile, microbiological quality, and chemical and bromatological composition of...

Ligation of the canine mesovarium with a resorbable self-locking device: a multicentre study

Abstract Background Haemorrhage from the ovarian pedicle is a known complication at removal of ovaries in dogs. A resorbable self-locking device designed for surgical ligation was previously developed, aimed to keep the advantage of a self-locking loop at ligation and avoid the c...

Perspectives on the modification of electrodes by polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) for electroanalysis

Extreme molecular rigidity in the polymer backbone introduces new properties in polymer films or coatings in contact with solution, electrodes, and embedded catalysts. Polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) with highly rigid molecular structures have initially emerged as gas...

A divergent betacoronavirus with a functional furin cleavage site in South American bats

Abstract Bats are natural reservoirs for a wide range of RNA viruses. Members of the genus Betacoronavirus , including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus (MERS-CoV), have attracted particular attention due to their re...

Exercise-Induced Acid–Base, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Responses in Colombian Creole Horses Across Different Gait Modalities

Exercise physiology in Colombian Creole Horses remains poorly characterized despite the breed’s extensive use in athletic activities. The objective of this study was to evaluate exercise-induced changes in blood biochemical and gas parameters and to determine whether these respon...

Differential stoichiometric responses of tolerant and susceptible sugarcane cultivars to silicon under drought and bacterial leaf scald

Sugarcane production is frequently impacted by the simultaneous occurrence of water deficit and diseases such as leaf scald, caused by Xanthomonas albilineans . These stresses can disrupt water relations, nutrient balance, and biomass production. Silicon (Si) has been reported to...

Coffea Comparative Genomics Reveals Subgenome-Associated Expansion and Diversification of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters

Biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) are important for plant specialized metabolism, but remain poorly characterized in coffee. Given Brazil’s importance in coffee production, we performed a comparative genomic analysis of BGCs across the allotetraploid Coffea arabica and its diploi...

Effect of carcass electrical stimulation on sheep and goat meat quality: a meta-analysis study

Context The utilization of electrical stimulation (ES) in small ruminant carcasses is less common than in beef processing facilities. Nevertheless, ES shows promise in mitigating cold shortening and improving meat quality traits in small ruminants. Aim This meta-analysis assessed...

Prediction of Sugarcane Yield Using Remote Sensing and Soil Mineralogy Data

Abstract Early yield estimation is essential for agricultural planning, localized management and decision-making in commercial areas, especially in view of the high spatial variability of sugarcane fields. However, traditional estimation methods are generally destructive, costly,...

From Soil to Leaves: Decoding the Microbiome of Oil Palm in Colombia

Plant microbiomes are shaped by hierarchical ecological filters in which compartmentalization through the progressive selection of microbial communities along the soil-root-leaf continuum, emerges as the strongest structuring force. Despite the agronomic importance of oil palm (...

Discontools supplement Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infections in pigs: update and knowledge gaps

This manuscript reviews current knowledge on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae , the primary agent of enzootic pneumonia in pigs, integrating advances in epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunity, diagnostics, and control. The pathogen is globally endemic, with transmission driven mainly by di...