Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Life cycle assessment shows that integrating nut trees reduces carbon footprint of soybean farming

Abstract Agroforestry systems enhance productivity, resource-use efficiency, and climate resilience, offering a promising pathway for integrating soybean ( Glycine max L. Merr.), European hazelnut ( Corylus avellana L.) and sweet chestnut ( Castanea sativa Mill.) into sustainable...

Mycotoxin Occurrence and Microbiological Quality of Maize Silage Supplemented with Insect Meals for Potential Use in Waterfowl Nutrition

Whole crop maize silage may represent a complementary feed material in waterfowl nutrition, but its hygienic quality and mycotoxin profile remain important safety considerations. This study evaluated the microbiological quality, occurrence, and concentrations of selected mycotoxi...

Microbiota Dynamics and Listeria monocytogenes Inhibition in Vacuum-Packed Brown Bear Meat Treated with β-Cyclodextrin-Encapsulated Essential Oil

Abstract This study evaluated the microbiological quality and microbiota dynamics of brown bear ( Ursus arctos ) meat treated with β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of Origanum vulgare essential oil (OVEO/β-CD) and Illicium verum essential oil (IVEO/β-CD) during 21 days of refri...