University of Agriculture in Krakow

Influence of Triple-Layer Furcellaran-Based Films Enriched with Walnut Oil Emulsion and Walnut Green Husk Extract on Storage Quality of Cod Liver Oil

Triple-layer films based on furcellaran were designed. To give them antioxidant and UV barrier properties, an ethanol extract from walnut green husks (WGHE) was added to the third layer. In order to provide them with active and water vapor barrier properties, an emulsion based on...

Morphology of third mandibular molars – an in vivo cone beam computed tomography study in Lower Silesia

<title>Abstract</title> Background Understanding the root and canal morphology of mandibular third molars (MTMs) is crucial for anatomical characterization of human dentition and effective endodontic treatment. This study investigates the number of roots, canal configurations, an...

Effects of Common Cooking Methods on Total Mercury and Methylmercury in Sardines and Sprats

The effects of household cooking on mercury speciation in whole small pelagic fish remain insufficiently understood. To address this gap, total mercury (T-Hg), methylmercury (MeHg), and Hg(II) were determined in wet whole-fish homogenates, including viscera, of sardines and sprat...

Engineering Furcellaran/Xanthan Gum/Beeswax Composite Films Containing Spirulina via High-Shear Homogenisation: Structural and Physicochemical Properties

The growing demand for sustainable and functional packaging has driven the development of biopolymer-based films prepared from food-grade components with potential suitability for edible packaging applications. This study focused on the development and characterisation of furcell...

A pair of duplicated SOC1 genes, DcSOC1-1 and DcSOC1-2, control vernalization requirement in carrot

Abstract Background Carrot vernalization requirement (VR), the amount of cold exposure needed for plants to become vernalized, strongly influences geographical adaptation of the crop and many agricultural practices, and this trait defines annual vs. biennial cultivars. Despite it...

Analysis of Ancestral Inbreeding Across Main Founders and Ancestors in the Polish Simmental Cattle Population

This study estimated the impact of main founders and ancestors on inbreeding subdivision in the Polish Simmental cattle population. Two reference populations were defined: subset A (20,827 cows born 1984–2009) and subset B (19,554 cows born 2010–2020). Ancestral inbreeding coeffi...

Occurrence, antimicrobial susceptibility and genetic diversity of Devriesea agamarum strains isolated from captive lizard collections

Devriesea agamarum is a recognized pathogen of some reptile species. However, our knowledge on epidemiology as well as phenotypic and genotypic properties of this microorganism is still not fully elucidated. Therefore, the aim of the present work was to assess the occurrence of D...

Weed-Suppressive Crops in Agricultural Systems: Impacts on Ecosystem Services and Crop Yield

Agroecological approaches are increasingly recognized as sustainable alternatives to conventional weed management practices. This review examines the role of soybean, potato, and winter wheat as key crops within agroecological systems for effective weed suppression. Four manageme...