Dissemination of vectorborne diseases depends strongly on the vector's host range and the pathogen's reservoir range. Because vectors interact with pathogens, the direction and strength of a vector's host shift is vital for understanding epidemiology and is embedded in the framework of ecological specialization. This study investigates survival in host-race evolution of a polyphagous insect dis...

Nettle consumption, as well as persimmon, orange, coconut etc. can lead to phytobezoar formation. Coke and cellulase-resistant phytobezoars should be removed either endoscopically or surgically, depending on their dimensions. The treatment of choice for giant phytobezoars (more than 10 cm) is gastrotomy.

The purpose of this project is to determine the ability of alternate host plants, specifically “weeds,” in almonds and vineyards to serve as reservoirs for Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) and for new inoculations by the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS). We collected and analyzed weed and GWSS samples in and around commercial vineyard and almond fields for the presence of Xf on a monthly basis. Xf has ...

Jellyfish possess venomous cnidae on their tentacles to capture and consume marine zooplankton. Nevertheless, the planktonic larvae of the smooth fan lobster (Ibacus novemdentatus), known as phyllosoma, prey on jellyfish and successfully ingest both tentacle tissue as well as constituent cnidae, despite the presence of the venom-filled explosively penetrant cnidae or nematocysts. In the present...

Background: Urtica dioica (nettle) has a variety of uses in traditional medicine for the treatment of certain urogenital problems, gastrointestinal disorders, and diabetes. Objectives: Recent studies have implicated the effect of U. dioica on brain functions such as pain and memory. However, there is no direct evidence of the acute effects of this plant on cognition. The aim of the present stud...

Prevention of lipid oxidation needs special attention because a high proportion of fatty acids in broiler meat are unsaturated. A feeding experiment was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant effect of dietary addition of rosemary, chokeberry pomace, rosehip, or nettle in comparison with vitamin E. Male Ross PM3 broilers caged in groups of 6 (4 replicated cages per treatment) were fed a balanced...

Research background. The cytotoxicity on various vital cell lines and the activity foodborne pathogens (murine norovirus 1 as a surrogate Campylobacter jejuni) of methanolic Urtica dioica L. leaf extract (UDE) were studied. Experimental approach. cytotoxic concentration 50% (CC50) was measured by linearity between UDE concentrations viability. Antibacterial effects C. jejuni analyzed broth micr...

Plant-based fertilizers, such as liquid plant extracts, contribute to the cultivation of vegetables, particularly in organic production. The objective this study was determine if aqueous nettle extract could be successfully used a fertilizer, applied on soil and foliarly, green bean production under field conditions. hypothesis that it replace mineral fertilizers integrated into sustainable agr...

Current environmental concerns are increasingly forcing manufacturers to reduce the use of petroleum derivatives in order their carbon footprint. The new plant-based materials is therefore an interesting alternative plastics. A certain number plant fibers have been rediscovered for form agro-composites; Nettle fiber one them. objective this review thus take stock current knowledge on European (...