When plant biomass is anaerobically digested, seeds may survive the energy production process and contaminate digestate. Hard-seeded (HS), i.e., physically dormant, species were found to be difficult inactivate. Here, we aimed verify this finding from lab-scale experimental reactors (ERs) in a full-scale commercial reactor (CR). In addition, tested seed survival pH-buffered water bath (WB). See...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate stimulatory and inhibitory effects Malva sylvestris leaf extract on some selected beneficial pathogenic bacteria from colon form a presupposition its efficacy intestinal health. sensitivity bacterial strains M. tested by broth dilution method in anaerobic cabinet. stimulated growth Bifidobacterium bifidum species starting 0.06 mg/mL dose (P<0....

We address the problem of spontaneous hybridization between an exotic species Pinus mugo and the native/local P. sylvestris at the seaside spit of Kursiu Nerija in Lithuania. The objective was to identify spontaneous hybrids between P. mugo and P. sylvestris based on morphology traits among the individuals naturally regenerating at the seaside spit. The field inventory was carried out over the ...

Casearia sylvestris Swartz (Salicaceae) has been used in traditional medicine and its leaf extracts have been exhibited important pharmacological activities. The species presents morphological, chemical and genetic variation. Two varieties are considered due external morphological differences: C. sylvestris var. sylvestris and var. lingua. There are difficulties in definition of these varieties...

The interest for wild edible plants as functional food is increasing among consumers in the Mediterranean countries because of their high content antioxidants. However, a critical point seasonality species due to spontaneity and cultivation results necessary satisfy market requests. Moreover, cooking may be most enhance palatability. In present experiment, crop yield, total phenolic (TPC) antio...