Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

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...

Snow microinvertebrates from lowlands, high mountains and the Arctic—implications for conservation efforts

Abstract The protection of cryospheric ecosystems and their biota cannot be properly defined without a detailed species inventory. Snow microinvertebrates are crucial for estimating cryophilic biodiversity, yet they are poorly described at broader spatial scales. To fill this kno...

CS-SHRED: enhancing SHRED for robust recovery of spatiotemporal dynamics

Abstract We present CS-SHRED, a novel deep learning architecture that integrates compressed sensing (CS) into a shallow recurrent decoder (SHRED) to reconstruct spatiotemporal dynamics from incomplete, compressed or corrupted data. Our approach introduces two key innovations. Fir...

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...

Aerial Application of Granular Potassium Chloride: Effects of Flight Height and Application Rate on Deposition Uniformity

The pursuit of greater efficiency in agricultural operations, particularly in input application, has led producers to adopt strategies aimed at minimizing production costs. Aerial fertilizer application has emerged as a viable alternative due to its high operational efficiency an...

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...

Influence of sex and time on cardiac remodeling induced by vitamin d supplementation

Abstract Background Vitamin D (VitD) exerts diverse biological effects, including on cardiac function, with a biphasic dose–response profile. The growing use of high-dose supplementation has raised concerns, as excessive VitD, even without hypercalcemia. However, the timing of th...

Population Dynamics and Extractive Potential of the Mangrove Crab, Ucides cordatus (Linnaeus, 1763), in a Human-Impacted Mangrove of Northeastern Brazil

Ucides cordatus, a key species in Brazilian mangroves, supports both ecological processes and traditional extractive practices. Some mangrove areas in Northeastern Brazil are increasingly exposed to anthropogenic stressors. We evaluated the population density, size structure, ext...

Reduced IP6K levels impair life-cycle transitions and intracellular development of Trypanosoma cruzi within human cardiomyocytes

Trypanosoma cruzi is the etiological agent of Chagas disease (CD). During its life cycle, T. cruzi undergoes several key differentiation processes that are essential for its survival. The precise mechanisms that regulate these processes remain elusive, and any interference in thi...

Systems biology analysis reveals miRNA–mRNA networks associated with cardiomyocyte responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Cardiac complications are common and clinically significant in COVID-19, yet their underlying molecular drivers remain poorly understood. Here, we integrate post-mortem histopathology with transcriptomic and microRNA (miRNA) analyses to delineate the regulatory architecture of SA...

Integrated source apportionment and geochemical background assessment of organic and inorganic components in Amazonian upland lakes: insights from an extensive basin-wide geochemical database

Abstract Purpose This study established reliable natural geochemical backgrounds for Amazonian upland lakes and evaluated how lateritic catchment materials are transferred and transformed in lake sediments across Carajás, Araguaia, and Xingu. Methods Ferruginous duricrusts and la...

Spatiotemporal Distribution of Swimming Crab Callinectes danae and Callinectes ornatus (Crustacea: Decapoda) in an Upwelling System in the Southwestern Atlantic

Knowledge about Callinectes danae and Callinectes ornatus is thorough, although scarce in different ecological regions like Macaé, which are influenced by the Cabo Frio upwelling phenomenon in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. This study analyzes spatiotemporal variation in the ab...

Effect of different finishing/polishing protocols and aging on flexural strength, roughness, and surface characteristics of definitive restorative materials for CAD/CAM

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of finishing/polishing and aging on the flexural strength, roughness, and surface characteristics of CAD/CAM restorative materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three CAD/CAM materials were tested: Nanoceramic resin (CR), Polymer-infiltrated ceramic (P...

Fretting Wear and Corrosion Behavior of the Fe‐35Mn Biodegradable Alloy for Biomedical Applications

ABSTRACT The biodegradable Fe‐35Mn alloy has emerged as a promising material for temporary implants due to its excellent mechanical, degradation, magnetic, and biocompatibility properties. Despite these advantages, its in vivo performance can be affected by factors such as fricti...

Unraveling patterns of intraspecific variations in the diet and morphological traits of Apareidon vladii Pavanelii 2006, a threatened Neotropical freshwater fish

We described the between–individual variations and compared the diet and morphology of Apareiodon vladii Pavanelli 2006 populations from three rivers in protected areas, South Brazil. Body shape variables and trophic traits were used to describe the morphology of the species and...

Extracellular Vesicles as Emerging Tools in Canine Mammary Tumors: Potential Applications and Perspectives

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies in women worldwide and the most common malignant tumor in unspayed female dogs, highlighting the comparative relevance of this disease across these species. The release of EVs is increased in mammary tumors compared to norma...

Ground Vibration due to a Leaking Pipe: Uncertainties in Elastic Wave Propagation and Their Effects

Abstract This work investigates the propagation of elastic waves in soil induced by a leaking buried pipe, emphasizing the influence of uncertainty on ground-surface responses. The analysis is grounded in the underlying wave physics and employs a stochastic modelling framework to...

Comparison of Fogarty and Vollmar thrombectomy for chronic jugular thrombosis in horses

Abstract Background Chronic jugular vein thrombosis may result in persistent venous obstruction and impaired head drainage. Although surgical thrombectomy is performed in selected cases, experimental comparisons between mechanical techniques for chronic thrombus removal in horses...

Smart Coatings Integrating Antimicrobial and Tissue‐Remodeling Functions for Implant Interfaces

AIM: This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial performance and biocompatibility of our drug delivery platform, based on layer-by-layer (LbL) coating incorporating tetracycline (TC) complexed with anionic β-cyclodextrin (TCβCD) and a pH-responsive poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA)...

Population density and habitat use of the yellow land crab Johngarthia lagostoma on the remote Trindade Island, Brazil: implications for island conservation

Abstract Several land crab species inhabit oceanic islands worldwide, where they often dominate terrestrial arthropod communities, and act as ecosystem engineers. In the South Atlantic, Johngarthia lagostoma is the only gecarcinid species, endemic to Rocas Atoll, Fernando de Noro...