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Asterarcys quadricellulare (Chlorophyceae) protects H9c2 cardiomyoblasts from H2O2-induced oxidative stress
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
Oxidative stress has recently been identified as an important mediator of cardiovascular diseases. The need to find efficient antioxidant molecules is essential in the disease’s prevention. Therefore, the present study ...
Sustainable food production and nutraceutical applications from qatar desert chlorella sp. (chlorophyceae)
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article)
Microalgae isolated from the Qatari desert was identified as thermotolerant, with a rich metabolite profile that is appropriate for use as food and health supplements. In this research, a species of Chlorella, QUCCCM3, ...
Sustainable production of nannochloris atomus biomass towards biodiesel production
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article)
Nannochloris atomus (QUCCCM31) is a local marine microalga showing potential to serve as renewable feedstock for biodiesel production. The investigation of the impact of temperature variation and nitrogen concentrations ...
Exploring the dynamics of algae-associated microbiome during the scale-up process of Tetraselmis sp. microalgae: A metagenomics approach
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Microalgae have become a key source of valuable compounds, promoting commercial scale applications. However, biological contamination is one of the most critical problems associated with large scale algal production, ...
Understanding impact of heat, drought, and salinity stresses on growth and physiological attributes of Chenopodium album under field conditions
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Springer
, 2023 , Article)
Utilizing potential of wild crop relatives becomes a necessity under current climate trends scenario. Chenopodium album is a natural inhabitant of Qatari harsh environment that is characterised by a combination of various ...
Heat-stress-induced changes in enzymatic antioxidant activities and biochemical processes in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seedlings
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Turkiye Klinikleri
, 2023 , Article)
Heat stress (HS) is expected to become a significant abiotic stressor with the continued rise in global temperatures, severely limiting the development and production of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), especially in arid ...
Exploring strategies to enhance microalgae nutritional quality for functional poultry-sourced food products
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Microalgae have emerged as a promising feedstock for the poultry feed industry due to their high nutritional potential, containing essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids, vitamins, and other high-value ...
Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bacillus velezensis M3-7 lipopeptides: Enhanced antifungal activity and potential use as a biocontrol agent against Fusarium crown rot disease of wheat seedlings
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Bacillus velezensis M3-7 is a hyperactive mutant, 12-fold improved in its antifungal activity, obtained during a previous study from the wild strain BLB371 after a combination of random mutagenesis and medium component ...
Evidence of the drying technique’s impact on the biomass quality of Tetraselmis subcordiformis (Chlorophyceae)
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Springer Nature
, 2023 , Article)
Rapid drying, cost-effective and safe, will increase the viability of using microalgae for several bio-industrial applications. In this study, five different drying techniques of microalgal biomass were investigated. These ...
Governing desalination, managing the brine: A review and systematization of regulatory and socio-technical issues
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Desalination has become an attractive option for addressing water needs or solving problems of increasing water scarcity and short-term supply interruptions. However, several negative environmental impacts are associated ...