Genetic polymorphisms of the Growth Hormone (GH) gene in Damascus and Black Bengal male goats.

Sustainable agriculture approaches necessitate a concerted effort from researchers to establish paths that meet global population needs without compromising environmental resources. Goats are unique among ruminants because of their ability to adapt to some of the harshest environments around the world. Growth Hormone (GH) gene is a major regulator of muscle mass growth.

Isolation and characterization of non-rhizobial bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi from legumes.

This study investigates non-rhizobial endophytic bacteria in the root nodules of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L), faba bean (Vicia faba), and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp), as well as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the rhizospheric soil of chickpea and faba bean. Out of the 34 endophytic bacterial populations examined, 31 strains were identified as non-rhizobial based on nodulation tests.

Optimizing Exopolysaccharide Production by Bacillus subtilis Using Spoiled Fig and Grape.

The study aimed to enhance exopolysaccharides (EPSs) production by the bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis ES (OR501464) isolated from sugar cane juice. Spoiled grape and fig extract were utilized as cost-effective substrates for EPS synthesis by B. subtilis ES (OR501464), and the impact of nutritional factors on EPS synthesis was assessed.

Effect of Reduced-Step Polishing Systems on Color Stability of Nanocomposites Submitted to Thermocycling Staining with Common Beverages - An In Vitro Study.

Context: Long-term color stability of composite resins is one of the most important factors influencing the clinical longevity of aesthetic restorations.

Aims: This study evaluated the effect of novel reduced steps and gold standard multiple steps polishing systems of two composite resins; a nano-filled (Filtek Z350XT) versus a supra-nanofill (Palfique LX5) on their color stability after submitting to thermocycling with common beverages.

Materials And Methods: Sixty disc-shaped specimens were fabricated from both composite resins ( n = 30).

Rumen fluid pretreatment promotes anaerobic methane production: revealing microbial dynamics driving increased acid yield from different concentrations of corn straw.

In this work, the corn straw (CS) with concentrations of 3%, 6%, and 9% (w/v) were pretreated by rumen fluid (RF) and then used for batched mesophilic biogas production. The results showed that after a 6-day pretreatment, volatile fatty acid (VFAs) production of 3.78, 8.