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Spent black tea (SBT), waste remaining after producing tea beverages, is potentially an underutilized source of antioxidant phenolic compounds. This study evaluated the integrated processes of subcritical solvent extraction of polyphenols from SBT followed by microencapsulation to improve the stability of obtained extract. Optimization of extraction conditions was carried out by response surface methodology for the best recovery of antioxidant phenolic compounds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Many studies have examined large-scale distributions of various taxa and their drivers, emphasizing the importance of climate, topography, and land use. Most studies have dealt with distributions over a single season or annually without considering seasonality. However, animal distributions and their drivers can differ among seasons because many animals migrate to suitable climates and areas with abundant prey resources.
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- Conservation efforts for temperate forests have mainly emphasized old-growth areas, yet over 97% of these forests have been altered by human activity, making planted and secondary forests crucial for biodiversity.
- Japan offers a valuable case study on enhancing biodiversity in managed forests, utilizing a wealth of research in forestry practices that balance ecological health and timber production.
- Findings show that management techniques like thinning can boost species richness and abundance; however, regular maintenance is required to sustain these benefits, and there's a need for more research on the effects of low-intensity management in historically managed secondary forests.