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Safeguarding freshwater life beyond 2020: Recommendations for the new global biodiversity framework from the European experience
(Society for Conservation BiologyWiley Periodicals LLC, 2020-10-12)Plans are currently being drafted for the next decade of action on biodiversity—both the post‐2020 Global Biodiversity Framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and Biodiversity Strategy of the European ... -
Sampling forest soils to describe fungal diversity and composition. Which is the optimal sampling size in Mediterranean pure and mixed pine oak forests?
(British Mycological SocietyElsevier, 2021-02-08)Soil sampling is a critical step affecting perceived fungal diversity, however sampling optimization for high-throughput-DNA sequencing studies have never been tested in Mediterranean forest ecosystems. We identified the ... -
Sediment Level Prediction of a Combined Sewer System Using Spatial Features
(MDPI, 2021)The prediction of sediment levels in combined sewer system (CSS) would result in enormous savings in resources for their maintenance as a reduced number of inspections would be needed. In this paper, we benchmark different ... -
Seeds as a production system for molecular pharming applications: status and prospects
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2013)The production of recombinant proteins in seeds is achieved by driving transgene expression using promoters and protein targeting sequences derived from genes encoding abundant seed storage proteins. This approach is ... -
Selection of the appropriate phase change material for two innovative compact energy storage systems in residential buildings
(MDPI, 2020)The implementation of thermal energy storage systems using phase change materials to support the integration of renewable energies is a key element that allows reducing the energy consumption in buildings by increasing ... -
Sequence variation in the cathepsin B (CTSB), L (CTSL), S (CTSS) and K (CTSK) genes in Ukrainian pig breeds
(Global Science Research Journals, 2015-02-11)Cathepsins are a family of peptidase enzymes which are involved in the regulation of economically important traits in pigs. The aims of this study were (i) to identify the breed-specific frequency of polymorphisms in the ... -
Setting temporal baselines for biodiversity: the limits of available monitoring data for capturing the full impact of anthropogenic pressures
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2017-01-30)Temporal baselines are needed for biodiversity, in order for the change in biodiversity to be measured over time, the targets for biodiversity conservation to be defined and conservation progress to be evaluated. Limited ... -
Sex-related differences in body condition and serum biochemical parameters in red deer (Cervus elaphus) naturally infected with Mycobacterium bovis
(Elsevier, 2013)Although Mycobacterium bovis infection is commonly reported in red deer (Cervus elaphus), potential differences in the effects of infection on male and female animals in terms of body condition and clinical biochemistry ... -
Silver nanoparticles coated with natural polysaccharides as models to study AgNP aggregation kinetics using UV-Visible spectrophotometry upon discharge in complex environments
(Elsevier, 2016-01-01)This study provides quantitative information on the aggregation and dissolution behaviour of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) upon discharge in fresh and sea waters, represented here as NaCl solutions of increasing ionic ... -
Simulation analysis of an innovative micro-solar 2kWe Organic Rankine Cycle plant coupled with a multi-apartments building for domestic hot water supply
(Elsevier, 2019)Combined heat and power plants driven by renewable energy sources (RES) are becoming more and more popular, given the energy transition towards the integration of more renewable energy sources in the power generation mix. ... -
Simulation and control of thermally activated building systems (TABS)
(Elsevier, 2016)Buildings account for a significant amount of global energy use and CO2 emissions. Thermally Activated Building Systems (TABS) are a technology with potential for significantly reducing buildings energy use. TABS are heating ... -
Simulation-based optimization of PCM melting temperature to improve the energy performance in buildings
(Elsevier, 2017)Globally, a considerable amount of energy is consumed by the building sector. The building envelope can highly influence the energy consumption in buildings. In this regard, innovative technologies such as thermal energy ... -
Simultaneous expression of Arabidopsis ρ-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase and MPBQ methyltransferase in transgenic corn kernels triples the tocopherol content
(Springer Verlag, 2011)The quantity and composition of tocopherols (compounds with vitamin E activity) vary widely among different plant species reflecting the expression, activity and substrate specificity of enzymes in the corresponding ... -
Single layer mortars with microencapsulated PCM: Study of physical and thermal properties, and fire behaviour
(Elsevier, 2016)Phase change materials are a promising strategy to reduce energy consumption in a wide range of applications including the building sector. Many studies have been done to evaluate the impact of PCM on thermal properties ... -
Skeletal muscle uncoupling-induced longevity in mice is linked to increased substrate metabolism and induction of the endogenous antioxidant defense system
(American Physiological Society, 2013)Ectopic expression of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) in skeletal muscle (SM) mitochondria increases lifespan considerably in high-fat diet-fed UCP1 Tg mice compared with wild types (WT). To clarify the underlying mechanisms, ... -
Soil physico-chemical properties have a greater effect on soil fungi than host species in Mediterranean pure and mixed pine forests
(Elsevier, 2021-06-28)Soil fungi are fundamental drivers of forest ecosystem processes. Soil physico-chemical parameters and vegetation features such as host type or stand structure can affect soil fungal communities. However, there is a lack ... -
Soil Quality Assessment after 25 Years of Sewage Sludge vs. Mineral Fertilization in a Calcareous Soil
(MDPI, 2021)The aim of this work was to identify the most sensitive soil quality indicators and assess soil quality after long-term application of sewage sludge (SS) and conventional mineral fertilization for rainfed cereal production ... -
Sorption heat storage for long-term low-temperature applications: A review on the advancements at material and prototype scale
(Elsevier, 2017)Sorption heat storage has the potential to store large amounts of thermal energy from renewables and other distributed energy sources. This article provides an overview on the recent advancements on long-term sorption heat ... -
Spatially variable pesticide application in vineyards: Part II, field comparison of uniform and map-based variable dose treatments
(Elsevier, 2020)Reducing pesticide use is an important concern for many including the European Commission. One way to achieve this goal is to adjust the amount of pesticides in relation to canopy geometry and foliage. This objective ... -
Spatio-temporal analysis of african swine fever in Sardinia (2012-2014): trends in domestic pigs and wild boar
(Blackwell Verlag GmbH, 2015-09-22)African swine fever (ASF) is a notifiable viral disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boars that has been endemic in Sardinia since 1978. Several risk factors complicate the control of ASF in Sardinia: generally poor ...