BACKGROUND Dental caries is an infectious disease which results from the acidic demineralisation of the tooth enamel and dentine as a consequence of the dental plaque (a microbial biofilm) accumulation. Research showed that several foods contain some components with antibacterial and antiplaque activity. Previous studies indicated antimicrobial and antiplaque activities in a low-molecular-mass ...

Little data exists on cadmium (Cd) accumulation in many plant species now commonly used as animal forages in New Zealand livestock grazing systems. A glasshouse trial was undertaken on 12 forage species to address this knowledge gap. Mean tissue Cd concentration decreased in the order chicory > plantain > turnip > lucerne > sheep’s burnet > strawberry clover > kale > perennial ryegrass > haresf...

Chicory roots are a valuable source of inulin and other healthy nutrients. The most common direction their industrial processing is instant chicory powder production. Extraction the main process in Conventional extraction methods, which include maceration, percolation screw extractor, have number significant drawbacks, including high capital operating costs, low quality resulting extract, compl...

Ruminant production systems are major contributors to greenhouse gases emissions, with animal feeding practices being the main cause for methane and nitrous oxide’s release. Although animals forages has been proven be more sustainable, traditional ryegrass monocultures still require a lot of input (e.g., fertilisers pesticides). Multi-species swards, consisting different such as grasses, forage...

This study aimed to estimate the production of seeds per umbel and assess both effect gibberellic acid (GA3) order on seed germination in Amazon chicory species. The experiment was conducted two steps. Firstly, traits related were evaluated. Afterward, a test carried out, following parameters assessed: speed index (GSI), average time (AGT), percentage (%G), abnormal seedlings (%AS), non-germina...