Green synthesis of yeast cell wall-derived carbon quantum dots with multiple biological activities.

Hypothesis: Yeast cell walls are a sustainable biomass source containing carbon and other elements like phosphorus. Converting cell walls into valuable nanomaterials like carbon quantum dots (CQDs) is of interest.

Experiments: Cell walls from were hydrothermally treated in 0.

Assessment of mycotoxin sequestration efficacy in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by-products cultured in wheat bran and whey protein medium.

Mycotoxins are metabolic products of fungi found in feed for farm animals and pose a major threat to food safety due to their adverse health effects. The development of strategies to reduce their bioavailability is crucial. In this context, the cell wall components of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (YCW), especially β-D-glucans and Mannan-oligosaccharide, have been recognized as potent mycotoxin binders.

Effects of different dietary fat levels and sources on diet digestibility, fattening performance and meat quality of Holstein young bulls when substituted for dietary barley grain.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of substituting dietary barley grain by different sources and levels of fat on performance and meat quality of Holstein young bulls. Twenty-eight Holstein male calves, 274 ± 32 kg initial body weight, were used in a completely randomised design with a 2 × 2 factorial treatment arrangement for 100 d (with 10 d of adaptation). Seven animals were randomly allocated per treatment.