Genetic diversity and population structure of Cynara cardunculus L. in southern Portugal.

Cynara cardunculus L. is a cardoon species native to the Mediterranean region, which is composed of three botanical taxa, each having distinct biological characteristics. The aim of this study was to examine wild populations of C.

Evaluation of gas holes in "Queijo de Nisa" PDO cheese using computer vision.

"Queijo de Nisa" is a traditional Portuguese cheese, granted with PDO label, produced with raw ewe's milk in which the aqueous extract of cardoon flower L. is the only coagulant allowed. As in similar cheeses with no use of starter cultures or pasteurisation, the quality and food safety are depending on prevention, high hygienic standards and a proper manufacturing process.

[Association between risk pregnancy and route of delivery with maternal and neonatal outcomes].

Purpose: To analyze the relationships among gestational risk, type of delivery and immediate maternal and neonatal repercussions.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study based on secondary data was conducted in a university maternity hospital. A total of 1606 births were analyzed over a 9-month period.