The sudden availability of Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) wood due to the infestation pathogenic fungi and insects highlighted need promote its use as a short supply chain resource in Italy other Mediterranean countries. However, durability sapwood must be enhanced if outdoor is considered. impregnability was studied following standard EN 351-1:2008, using immersion, vacuum, high-pressure ...

PURPOSE The toxicity of antiglaucoma medications to ocular surface cells has been evaluated extensively; however, the toxicity to corneal endothelial cells (CECs) remains elusive. Our aim is to evaluate the toxicity of antiglaucoma medications to CECs using an in vitro toxicity assay. METHODS Primary cultures of human (H) CECs derived from eye bank specimens were established. Following exposu...

The pomegranate peel, an agricultural by-product or waste, is a rich source of bioactive compounds. In the current study, addition different concentrations peel hydromethanolic extract (PPE) into tahini was investigated. in ratio 1 : prepared, and PPE yield evaluated. HPLC Folin-Ciocalteu methods were used to determine phenolic compounds total content PPE, respectively. antioxidant activity inv...

Benzalkonium chloride, a surface-active preservative commonly used in eyedrop preparations, has been shown to hasten the drying of the precorneal tear film. In the rabbit, 0.01 per cent benzalkonium (the concentration usually employed as a preservative) shortened the time required for the appearance of dry spots on the corneal surface by a factor of about four. In man, an approximately twofold ...

Since high quality forage is essential in a dairy ration, it is improtant to study new methods of preserving hay. In this trial, the effect of a commercial organic acid preservative on nutirent content and feeding value of alfalfa hay was evaluated. Alfalfa hay from a common field was baled at about 20 percent moisture for a control, and at about 28 percent moisture with addition of 0.1 percent...