Determination of the Phytochemical Components, Nutritional Content, Biological Activities, and Cytotoxicity of Ripening Karanda () Fruit Extract for Functional Food Development.

Ripening karanda fruits are a natural source of phytochemicals, which exhibit various biological properties. The present study aimed to determine the types of phytochemicals, biological properties, and cytotoxic and hemolytic effects of ripening karanda fruits. Two mechanical tools were used to collect the phytochemicals under low temperatures during the extraction process.

Ibuprofen adsorption and detection of pristine, Fe-, Ni-, and Pt-doped boron nitride nanotubes: A DFT investigation.

The main challenge has been focused on ibuprofen drug detection and adsorption of boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) doping with transition metal (TM = Fe, Ni, and Pt) atoms using the density functional theory calculation in gas and water phases. The geometrical structures, adsorption energies, solvation energies, and electronic properties were examined. The optimized geometries show that the ibuprofen molecule oriented itself at different bond distances and angles with respect to BNNT surface.

Oxoanion complexation of nitroisophthalamide receptors: Insights from the DFT calculations.

Amide derivative receptors have been designed to investigate the oxoanion complexation ability via hydrogen and halogen bond interactions. Structural, energetic and electronic properties of nitroisophthalamide receptors, i.e.

Mulberry leaf dataset for image classification task.

This manuscript presents a mulberry leaf dataset collected from five provinces within three regions in Thailand. The dataset contains ten categories of mulberry leaves. We proposed this dataset due to the challenges of classifying leaf images taken in natural environments arising from high inter-class similarity and variations in illumination and background conditions (multiple leaves from a mulberry tree and shadows appearing in the leaf images).

Key fuel characteristics and techno-economic aspects of torrefied rubberwood biomass pellets produced by incorporating various cassava-based binders at varied doses.

Improving energy content and hydrophobic nature of woody biomass can be pursued through torrefaction. This gives torrefied biomass with a low bulk density, potentially increasing storage and transport costs. To overcome this issue, densifying the torrefied biomass is necessary.

Molecular identification and genetic diversity of zoonotic hookworm infections in domestic dogs from northeastern, Thailand.

Hookworm infections remain a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions, including Thailand. This study investigated the species and genetic diversity of hookworm infections in domestic dogs from northeastern Thailand. The molecular analysis focused on amplifying and sequencing specific regions of ribosomal RNA genes (ITS1-5.

Inhibitory Effects of Leaf Extracts on Free Radical Scavenging, Tyrosinase, and Amylase Activities.

Cytotoxicity and instability are the limitations when using bioactive compounds in cosmetic and pharmacology products. This study assesses leaf extracts for their antityrosinase, antiamylase, and antioxidant activities. Group A extracts were obtained using an aqueous solvent system [70% (v/v) of methanol (BTL70ME), ethanol (BTL70ET), and acetone (BTL70AC)].

Diversity, Abundance and Host Blood Meal Analysis of Latreille (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from Cattle Pens in Different Land Use Types from Thailand.

Biting midges of the genus Latreille are significant pests and vectors that transmit pathogens to humans and other animals. Cattle are among the important livestock that can potentially be severely affected by . In this study, we examined the species diversity, abundance, and host blood meal identification of biting midges in cattle pens located in three different land use types: villages, agricultural areas, and the forest edge.

Distribution of Blastocystis subtypes isolated from various animal hosts in Thailand.

Blastocystis is a parasitic protist of a variety of hosts, including humans. Mapping the distribution of Blastocystis and its genetic variants across different host species can help us understand the epidemiology of this organism and its role in health and disease. This study aimed to identify subtypes of Blastocystis detected in different animal hosts in Thailand.

How feedback loops between meso- and macrofauna and organic residues contrasting in chemical quality determine decomposition dynamics in soils.

The concept of feedback loops between changes in chemical quality of decomposing organic residues and changes in faunal communities was employed in studying how such feedback loops, representing distinct ecological successional stages, determine decomposition dynamics in soils. A 52-week litterbag decomposition study was superimposed onto an 18-year long term field experiment. Four types of organic residues contrasting in chemical quality (i.

High Prevalence of Infection in Fighting Cocks in Thailand Determined with a Molecular Method.

Introduction: Avian malaria caused by and the malaria-like parasites of the genus has been regularly described in multiple regions worldwide. These parasites significantly affect many avian taxa, including domestic chickens and fighting cocks. There are limited epidemiological studies of these blood parasites in vertebrate hosts, especially in Thailand.

Characterization of the plastid genome of Cratoxylum species (Hypericaceae) and new insights into phylogenetic relationships.

To expand the genomic information of Hypericaceae, particularly on Cratoxylum, we characterized seven novel complete plastid genomes (plastomes) of five Cratoxylum and two of its allied taxa, including C. arborescens, C. formosum subsp.

Polydiacetylene rhodaminebased colorimetric chemosensor for Au detection.

A novel platform of a polydiacetylene combined with rhodamine B () colorimetric chemosensor array was prepared from a diacetylene monomer and rhodamine B derivative. Rhodamine B derivative as the ion-recognition element was embedded in the polydiacetylene matrix. To fabricate chemosensor, diacetylene monomer connected rhodamine B derivatives () was coated onto a filter paper surface via drop-casting technique and transformed to polydiacetylene by polymerisation through ultraviolet (UV) irradiation.

Effect of supplementation and withdrawal of selenium-enriched kale sprouts on productivity and egg selenium concentration of laying hens.

Objective: The aim of this trial was to investigate the effect of supplementation and withdrawal of selenium-enriched kale sprouts (SeKS) on productivity and egg Se concentration of laying hens. Selenium from commercial Se-enriched yeast (SeY) was used as a comparative Se source.

Methods: One-hundred and eighty 61-week-old laying hens were randomly divided into 5 treatment groups with 4 replicates (9 hens each) in a 2×2+1 Augmented Factorial Experiment in a completely randomized design.

Population Genetic Structure and Population History of the Biting Midge (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).

Biting midges of the genus Latreille are significant pests and vectors of disease agents transmitted to humans and other animals. Understanding the genetic structure and diversity of these insects is crucial for effective control programs. This study examined the genetic diversity, genetic structure, and demographic history of , a possible vector of avian haemosporidian parasites and , in Thailand.

Residual feed intake in peripartal dairy cows is associated with differences in milk fat yield, ruminal bacteria, biopolymer hydrolyzing enzymes, and circulating biomarkers of immunometabolism.

Residual feed intake (RFI) measures feed efficiency independent of milk production level, and is typically calculated using data past peak lactation. In the current study, we retrospectively classified multiparous Holstein cows (n = 320) from 5 of our published studies into most feed-efficient (M-eff) or least feed-efficient (L-eff) groups using performance data collected during the peripartal period. Objectives were to assess differences in profiles of plasma biomarkers of immunometabolism, relative abundance of key ruminal bacteria, and activities of digestive enzymes in ruminal digesta between M-eff and L-eff cows.

Bacterial cellulose production from Komagataeibacter xylinus TISTR 1011 and Komagataeibacter nataicola TISTR 975 using yam bean juice as a nutrient source.

The present study investigated the efficacy of bacterial cellulose production by K. xylinus TISTR 1011 and K. nataicola TISTR 975 using yam bean juice as a nutrient source, and the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of bacterial cellulose were examined.

Genetic diversity and phylogenetic analyses of ixodid ticks infesting cattle in northeast Thailand: the discovery of Rhipicephalus microplus clade C and the rarely detected R. haemaphysaloides.

In total, 160 ticks infesting cattle in the northeast region of Thailand were collected and used for molecular investigation. Three tick species-Rhipicephalus microplus Canestrini, Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides Supino and Haemaphysalis bispinosa Neumann-were identified based on morphology and DNA sequences of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) and 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA). In total, 26 and seven unique haplotypes of the CO1 and 16S rRNA genes, respectively, were recovered.

Bio-oil and char obtained from cassava rhizomes with soil conditioners by fast pyrolysis.

We studied the properties of the bio-oil and char from fast pyrolysis of cassava rhizomes in a free-fall reactor, catalyzed by adding various soil conditioners (or improvers) as catalysts to the reactor at 500 °C and 200 g/h feed rate. Four conditioners were evaluated - granular TPI pH11 soil conditioner, volcanic rock, TPI pelletized organic fertilizer and super dolomite - and added at 50% (w/w) of the rhizomes. Bio-oil and gas yields decreased, whereas char yields increased, yielding bio-oil 57-59%, gas 14-20% and char 23-28%.

Prevalence and molecular identification of Leucocytozoon spp. in fighting cocks (Gallus gallus) in Thailand.

Leucocytozoon has been globally described as avian hosts, and it significantly affects many avian taxa including the fighting cock. The clinical signs of leucocytozoonosis range from asymptomatic to high morbidity leading to increase mortality rates. Interestingly, there are insufficient epidemiological studies of this blood parasite or the molecular identification of infections within the vertebrate host.

Effect of dietary selenium from selenium-enriched kale sprout, selenomethionine, and sodium selenite on performance and selenium concentrations in the tissues of growing quails.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of dietary selenium (Se) from Se-enriched kale sprout (SeKS), selenomethionine (SeMet), and sodium selenite (SS) on performance, carcass characteristics and Se concentrations in the tissues, and to study the relationship between Se concentrations in muscle and feather in growing quails.

Methods: The 320 quails (7 d of age) were divided into four treatments, according to a completely randomized design. The treatments were T1: control diet; T2, T3, and T4: control diets plus 0.

Seasonal population dynamics and a role as natural vector of Leucocytozoon of black fly, Simulium chumpornense Takaoka & Kuvangkadilok.

The black fly, Simulium chumpornense Takaoka & Kuvangkadilok, is suspected to be a natural vector of Leucocytozoon. In this study, seasonal variation in abundance of the adult fly and molecular detection of Leucocytozoon in S. chumpornense and in domestic chicken was investigated in northeastern Thailand.

Interaction investigation of single and multiple carbon monoxide molecules with Fe-, Ru-, and Os-doped single-walled carbon nanotubes by DFT study: applications to gas adsorption and detection nanomaterials.

Due to the large surface area and unique electronic property, single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) is being used for adsorption and detection nanomaterials, which can be used to reduce the CO pollution effect on the environment. In the present work, the adsorptions of single and multiple CO molecules on pristine and transition metal (TM = Fe-, Ru-, and Os)-doped SWCNT were investigated in terms of geometric, energetic, and electronic properties using density functional theory calculation. Calculated results display that the adsorption of CO molecule on the SWCNTs is energetically favorable.

Distribution of hypothalamic vasoactive intestinal peptide immunoreactive neurons in the male native Thai chicken.

Avian prolactin (PRL) secretion is under stimulatory control by the PRL-releasing factor (PRF), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). The neuroendocrine regulation of the avian reproductive system has been extensively studied in females. However, there are limited data in males.

Enhancement of biohydrogen production from sweet sorghum syrup by anaerobic seed sludge in an anaerobic sequencing batch reactor by nutrient and vitamin supplementations.

This study attempted to enhance biohydrogen production from sweet sorghum syrup by anaerobic seed sludge in a 1.3 L (1 L working volume) anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR) by supplementation with nutrients and vitamins. Four treatments, i.