Adaptive dynamics of dairy goats in a temperate region.

Physiological and hematological traits and productive performance of Spanish Majorera and Palmera goats reared on the Island of Tenerife-Spain were assessed. 50 adult, clinically healthy, multiparous female goats were studied for 18 months. The data were analyzed in a two (breeds) x four (season) factorial scheme.

Production of benzyl-based esters from used soybean cooking oil as renewable plasticizers for flexible PVC films: Exploring new applications for lipases in emerging technologies.

The objective of this study was to produce new and renewable bio-based plasticizers from used soybean cooking oil (USCO). First, USCO was completely converted into free fatty acids (FFAs) using lipase from Candida rugosa. Next, these FFAs were enzymatically esterified with benzyl alcohol in solvent-free systems.

Cellular metabolism and hormone signalling: connecting growth and defence.

Plants, as sessile organisms, have developed mechanisms to balance growth and defence strategies against biotic and abiotic stresses. Two recent studies by Hong et al. and Lu et al.

Guard cells and mesophyll: a delicate metabolic relationship.

Understanding cell type-specific metabolism, especially under unfavorable conditions, is paramount. Recent discoveries by Shi et al. and Auler et al.