Abstract Background Lignin and lignans are both derived from the monolignol pathway.Despite the similarity of their building blocks, they fulfil different functions in planta.Lignin strengthens the tissues of the plant, while lignans are involved in plant defence and growth regulation.Their biosyntheses are tuned both spatially and temporally to su
Sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer due to the exposure of UV radiation especially UVA and UVB, became one of the causes the cosmetic products commercialization containing sunscreen compound increase.Red rice as one of the natural ingredient was reported have sunscreen activity as its containing anthocyanin pigments.This study was conducted to
Multihost vector-borne infectious diseases form a significant fraction of the global infectious disease burden.In this study we explore the relationship between host diversity, vector behavior, and disease risk.To this end, we have developed a new dynamic model which includes two distinct host species and one vector species with variable preference
This article presents the characteristic curves of a vertical-axis hydrokinetic tidal turbine of the Darrieus subtype aimed at meeting the electricity wand-essentials demand of port facilities located at harbors and estuaries with low water-speed conditions.The turbine was tested in the water-current flume of the University of Santiago de Compostel