Universidad Nacional del Litoral

Exploring associations among lignin biosynthesis gene expression, anatomy, and digestibility in Megathyrsus maximus cultivars

Context Megathyrsus maximus (Jacq.) B.K.Simon & S.W.L.Jacobs is a fast-growing perennial grass species used as forage for livestock production suitable for grazing and cut-and-carry systems, depending on management in tropical and subtropical regions. Aims This study evaluate...

Early-life exposure to plastics is associated with health parameters and biomarkers in southern giant petrels

The sub-lethal effects of plastics and their associated chemicals on wildlife are poorly understood, primarily due to the lack of reliable indicators. We used southern giant petrels ( Macronectes giganteus, SGP), key scavengers and predators in southern seas, to assess whether ea...