• Anti-Epileptic Activity of Mitocurcumin in a Zebrafish–Pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) Epilepsy Model 

  Ciubotaru, Alin-Dumitru; Leferman, Carmen-Ecaterina; Ignat, Bogdan-Emilian; Knieling, Anton; Șalaru, Delia-Lidia; Turliuc, Dana-Mihaela; Foia, Liliana-Georgeta; Dima, Lorena; Minea, Bogdan; Hrițcu, Luminița-Diana; Cioroiu, Bogdan-Ionel; Stoica, Laura; Ciureanu, Ioan-Adrian; Ciobîcă, Alin-Stelian; Stoica, Bogdan-Alexandru; Ghiciuc, Cristina-Mihaela (MDPI, 2024-11-29)

  Background/Objectives: Ongoing challenges in epilepsy therapy warrant research on alternative treatments that offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects. Designed to enhance mitochondrial targeting and increase ...
• An Assessment ofWest Nile and Usutu Viruses’ Seroprevalence in Hospitalized Patients: A Preliminary Study on Flavivirus Exposure in Eastern Romania 

  Crivei, Luciana-Alexandra; Vâță, Andrei; Teodor, Dănuț; Porea, Daniela; Cozma, Andreea-Paula; Aniță, Adriana-Elena; Ludu Oșlobanu, Luanda-Elena; Moroșan, Șerban; Savuța, Gheorghe (MDPI, 2024-01-31)

  WNV and USUV are closely related epornitic flaviviruses transmitted by Culex mosquitoes which can cause febrile and neurodegenerative disease in humans. The impact of both viruses on public health has increased in the ...
• Occurrence of Pestalotiopsis sp. on Ornamental Plants Camellia japonica L. in Romanian Public Gardens 

  Florea, Andreea-Mihaela; Gafencu, Andrei-Mihai; Lipșa, Florin-Daniel; Gabur, Iulian; Ulea, Eugen (MDPI, 2025-01-15)

  Camellias are evergreen shrubs native to the eastern and southern regions of Asia. In Romania, camellias are popular ornamental plants grown in pots. Pestalotiopsis species have a worldwide distribution and are pathogenic ...
• Fruit Characteristics of In Situ Collected Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Genotypes 

  Sîrbu, Sorina; Oprică, Lăcrămioara; Popovici, Lucia-Florina; Sîrbu, Culiță; Mineață, Iulia; Ungureanu, Ionuț-Vasile; Golache, Iuliana-Elena (MDPI, 2025-03-20)

  Native genotypes of fruit species are an important source of phenotypic variability for breeding and provide valuable material for the creation of new cultivars. Therefore, the present study was conducted to characterize ...
• Economic and Energy Assessment of Emissions from European Agriculture: A Comparative Analysis of Regional Sustainability and Resilience 

  Șargu, Lilia; Ignat, Gabriela; Timuș, Angela; Prigoreanu, Ioan; Șargu, Nicu (MDPI, 2025-03-14)

  This study analyzes the economic and energy dimensions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture at the European level, making a regional comparison for the period 2000–2022. The research assesses the sustainability ...
• Modulated Light Elicitation and Associated Physiological and Molecular Processes in Phenolic Compounds Production in Ocimum basilicum L. Microgreens 

  Teliban, Gabriel-Ciprian; Pavăl, Naomi-Eunicia; Mihalache, Gabriela; Burducea, Marian; Stoleru, Vasile; Lobiuc, Andrei (MDPI, 2025-01-08)

  Microgreens represent a valuable source of health-promoting compounds and also a research avenue, since such organisms have a very high plasticity related to environmental cues, allowing biotechnological development with ...
• Mycotoxicological Assessment of Broiler Compound Feed: A Multi-Year Analysis of Five Mycotoxins in a Romanian Feed Mill 

  Lăpușneanu, Dragoș-Mihai; Petrescu, Silvia-Ioana; Radu Rusu, Cristina-Gabriela; Matei, Mădălina; Pop, Ioan-Mircea (MDPI, 2025-01-02)

  Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of filamentous fungi that cause massive agricultural losses worldwide and constitute a significant health problem for humans and animals. The aim of this five-year study was to investigate ...
• Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Feed: Corn Silage Contamination in a Romanian Dairy Farm 

  Matei, Mădălina; Simeanu, Daniel; Pop, Ioan-Mircea (MDPI, 2025-04-03)

  This study investigates the presence of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) in corn silage, aiming to assess contamination levels and identify potential sources, including technological and environmental factors. Given the ...
• Structure of Cellulose Isolated from Rapeseed Stalks 

  Tofănică, Bogdan-Marian; Callone, Emanuela; Ungureanu, Elena; Ungureanu, Ovidiu C.; Popa, Valentin I. (MDPI, 2025-04-11)

  Solid state Cross-Polarization/Magic-Angle-Spinning 13C CP/MAS Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectra were obtained for cellulose and α-cellulose isolated from rapeseed stalks. This study provides the first characterization ...
• From tradition to precision: leveraging digital tools to improve cattle health and welfare 

  Neculai-Văleanu, Andra-Sabina; Sănduleanu, Cătălina; Poroșnicu, Ioana (Frontiers Media, 2025-04-02)

  Traditional cattle production practices relied heavily on manual observation and empirical decision-making, often leading to inconsistent outcomes. In contrast, modern approaches leverage technology to achieve greater ...
• Sustainable Practices for Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Quality in Modern Agriculture: A Review 

  Țopa, Denis-Constantin; Căpșună, Sorin; Calistru, Anca-Elena; Ailincăi, Costică (MDPI, 2025-05-05)

  Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, serving as the foundation for crop productivity, environmental resilience, and long-term ecosystem stability. Contemporary agricultural methods, characterized by ...
• Comparative analysis of stress responses in dogs and cats during the covid-19 pandemic: a focus on cortisol, total leukocytes, eosinophils, and behavioral changes 

  Mălăncuș, Răzvan-Nicolae; Arsenoaia, Vlad-Nicolae; Ghiță, Marian (FEPMVZ Editora, 2024-05-03)

  The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in unprecedented changes in the lives of humans and their companion animals, impacting their daily routines, social interactions, and stress levels. This study investigates the effect of ...
• Mastitis impact on high-yielding dairy farm’s reproduction and net present value 

  Borș, Alina; Borș, Silviu-Ionuț; Floriștean, Viorel-Cezar (Frontiers Media, 2024-01-08)

  Poor udder health can have a negative impact on milk production and reproductive performance, which reduces the net present value (NPV) of dairy farms. The aim of this study is therefore to investigate the relationship ...
• Degradable Polymeric Bio(nano)materials and Their Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview and Recent Updates 

  Kuperkar, Ketan; Atanase, Leonard-Ionuț; Bahadur, Anita; Crivei, Ioana-Cristina; Bahadur, Pratap (MDPI, 2024-01-10)

  Degradable polymers (both biomacromolecules and several synthetic polymers) for biomedical applications have been promising very much in the recent past due to their low cost, biocompatibility, flexibility, and minimal ...
• Limitations in the Valorization of Food Waste as Fertilizer: Cytogenotoxicity Assessment of Apple and Tomato Juices By-Products 

  Pădureanu, Silvica; Patraș, Antoanela (MDPI, 2025-10-09)

  Apples and tomatoes are among the most consumed products all over the world, as well as the natural juices prepared from each of them. The large quantities of resulting by-products should be reused in various directions ...
• Changes Induced in Seeds as a Result of Non-Thermal Plasma Treatment in Plasma Agriculture Applications 

  Luchian, Camelia-Elena; Lungoci, Constantin; Ciolan, Mihai-Alexandru; Rîmbu, Cristina-Mihaela; Miron, Liviu-Dan; Motrescu, Iuliana (MDPI, 2025-09-24)

  Non-thermal or cold plasma is an innovative agricultural technology used for the treatment of seeds, producing physicochemical and biochemical changes without thermal damage and stimulating germination and plant growth. ...
• Dietary Fibres in Processed Meat: A Review on Nutritional Enhancement, Technological Effects, Sensory Implications and Consumer Perception 

  Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai; Manoliu, Diana-Remina; Ciobotaru, Mihai-Cătălin; Flocea, Elena-Iuliana; Boișteanu, Paul-Corneliu (MDPI, 2025-04-23)

  Meat is an essential source of nutrients in the human diet and a component of global food security. In the context of a growing demand for functional and healthy foods, the addition of non-meat ingredients, such as dietary ...
• Red Beetroot and Its By-Products: A Comprehensive Review of Phytochemicals, Extraction Methods, Health Benefits, and Applications 

  Stoica, Florina; Râpeanu, Gabriela; Rațu, Roxana-Nicoleta; Stănciuc, Nicoleta; Croitoru, Constantin; Țopa, Denis-Constantin; Jităreanu, Gerard (MDPI, 2025-01-26)

  Beetroot (Beta vulgaris), a root vegetable known for its vivid natural color and nutritional profile, is a source of a wide range of bioactive compounds, including betalains, phenolics, vitamins, and antioxidants. These ...
• Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties 

  Usturoi, Marius-Giorgi; Rațu, Roxana-Nicoleta; Crivei, Ioana-Cristina; Veleșcu, Ionuț-Dumitru; Usturoi, Alexandru; Stoica, Florina; Radu Rusu, Răzvan-Mihail (MDPI, 2025-01-23)

  This study explores the nutritional benefits and health implications of omega-3- and omega-6-enriched eggs, positioning them within the context of functional foods aimed at improving public health outcomes. With rising ...
• Antimicrobial Potential of Hyssopus officinalis L. and Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze Essential Oils for Food Applications: A Review of Their Chemical Compositions and Antimicrobial Efficacy 

  Nistor, Alina L.; Pop, Carmen R.; Mitrea, Laura; Cătunescu, Giorgiana M.; Vârban, Rodica; Lipșa, Florin-Daniel; Rusu, Crina-Claudia; Rotar, Ancuța M. (MDPI, 2025-04-25)

  The rising demand for natural and safe products has increased interest in essential oils (EOs) as alternatives to synthetic preservatives. EOs could be encapsulated in active packaging or incorporated in nano-emulsion ...

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