background ochratoxin a (ota) is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by fungi belonging to aspergillus and penicillium genera. the production of ota is influenced by environmental conditions and nutritional requirements. the postharvest application of bunches of table grape fruit (tgf), with water activity of 0.8 aw, was highly effective for controlling ota contamination in vitro and in vivo ...

research topics dealing with the application of the markal model have been quite common in the last 20+ years. every new paper has added new insight into the potential of using such a model for a variety of purposes. not only global but also local applications have shown both limits and benefits when dealing with manifold energy-environmental-resources optimal management. the aim of this wo...

in the present study, the effects of the acute and chronic oral administrations (po) of curcumin in the absence and presence of morphine and naloxone was investigated on the sensation of acute corneal pain in rats. acute corneal pain was induced by the local application of hypertonic saline (5 m nacl) on the corneal surface, and the number of eye wipes was then counted for 30 s. subcutaneous (s...

abstract date palm, phoenix dactylifera, is one of the most important horticultural crops in iran. the most soils in iran, especially those cultivated with palm, are calcareous with high ph. the high ph of soil causes reduction of nutrient elements absorption. findings of researches show that application of elemental sulfur along with tiobacillus bacteria in soil, due to sulfur oxidation, reduc...