• Ultrasonic extraction for preparation of plant extracts with bioinsecticidal effects on pest from seed deposits 

  Daraban, Gabriel-Mihăiță; Zaharia, Carmen; Rusu, Lăcrămioara; Puitel, Adrian-Cătălin; Bădeanu, Marinela; Șuteu, Daniela (Universitatea "Babeş-Bolyai" Cluj-Napoca, 2021-06-30)

  This paper describes the preparation of plant extracts using solid-liquid ultrasonic extraction (sonoextraction), the characterization of prepared extracts and their bioinsecticidal activity. The studied raw vegetal m ...
• Nutritional and antinutritional compounds in leaves of quinoa 

  Stoleru, Vasile; Jacobsen, Sven-Erik; Vitănescu, Maricel; Jităreanu, Gerard; Butnariu, Monica; Munteanu, Neculai; Stan, Teodor; Teliban, Gabriel-Ciprian; Cojocaru, Alexandru; Mihalache, Gabriela (Elsevier Ltd., 2021-11-29)

  In the context of climate change, especially for the temperate continental climate, new potential crop species are emerging, originating from the tropics. One of them is quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) with multiple ...
• Studies on kinetics and adsorption equilibrium of lead and zinc ions from aqueous solutions on Sarkanda grass lignin 

  Ungureanu, Elena; Trofin, Alina-Elena; Trincă, Lucia-Carmen; Ariton, Adina-Mirela; Ungureanu, Ovidiu C.; Fortună, Maria-Emiliana; Jităreanu, Carmenica-Doina; Popa, Valentin I. (Editura Academiei Romane, 2021-06)

  In this study, the adsorption of Pb2+ and Zn2+ ions from aqueous solutions onto lignin obtained from unmodified Sarkanda grass was analyzed. To ensure optimal process conditions, the retention of lead and zinc ions was ...
• Reducing SO2 content in wine by combining High Pressure and glutathione addition 

  Christofi, Stefania; Katsaros, George; Mallouchos, Athanasios; Cotea, Valeriu V.; Kallithraka, Stamatina (International Viticulture and Oenology Society, 2021-03-09)

  The aim of this work was to examine the potential of High Pressure (HP) technology as an alternative technique to SO2 addition for red wine preservation. It focused on producing wines with reduced added SO2 and the ...
• Influence of different commercial yeasts on volatile fraction of sparkling wines 

  Cotea, Valeriu V.; Focea, Mihai-Cristian; Luchian, Camelia-Elena; Colibaba, Lucia-Cintia; Scutarașu, Elena-Cristina; Niculaua, Marius; Zamfir, Cătălin-Ioan; Popîrdă, Andreea (MDPI, 2021-01-26)

  The occurrence of aroma constituents in sparkling wines, with direct impact on their organoleptic characteristics, is affected by several factors, for example the base-wine particularities, grapes cultivar conditions, ...
• The influence of temperature, storage conditions, pH, and ionic strength on the antioxidant activity and color parameters of rowan berry extracts 

  Cristea, Elena; Ghendov Moșanu, Aliona; Patraș, Antoanela; Socaciu, Carmen; Pintea, Adela; Tudor, Cristina; Sturza, Rodica (MDPI, 2021-06-22)

  Recent trends in the food industry combined with novel methods in agriculture could transform rowan into a valuable raw material with potential technological applications. Thus, the aim of this research was to investigate ...
• Gelatin reinforced with cncs as nanocomposite matrix for Trichoderma harzianum KUEN 1585 spores in seed coatings 

  Dogaru, Bianca-Ioana; Stoleru, Vasile; Mihalache, Gabriela; Yonsel, Sems; Popescu, Maria-Cristina (MDPI, 2021-09-25)

  Increasing interest on sustainable agriculture has led to the development of new materials which can be used as seed coating agents. In this study, a new material was developed based on gelatin film reinforced with ...
• Use of Sarkanda grass lignin as a possible adsorbent for as (III) from aqueous solutions – kinetic and equilibrium studies 

  Ungureanu, Elena; Jităreanu, Carmenica-Doina; Trofin, Alina-Elena; Fortună, Maria-Emiliana; Ungureanu, Ovidiu C.; Ariton, Adina-Mirela; Trincă, Lucia-Carmen; Brezuleanu, Stejărel; Popa, Valentin I. (Editura Academiei Romane, 2022-05-06)

  Considering the negative effects of polluting species on the environment and human health, in particular heavy metals, and the need for efficient use of resources, the present study investigated the adsorption of As (III) ...
• Antioxidant molecule useful in the stabilization of nanoparticles in water suspension 

  Popescu Lipan, Larisa; Les, Anda; Grigoraș, Marian; Ababei, Gabriel; Motrescu, Iuliana; Bulai, Georgiana; Brinza, Florin; Creangă, Dorina; Bălășoiu, Maria (Taylor & Francis Online, 2022-01-22)

  The preparation of antioxidant-coated magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has been studied to improve their biocompatibility, i.e. reducing negative side effects. The theoretical study was focused on the interaction of gallic ...
• Parameters analysis of the Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn. attack at maize crops in the conditions of central Moldova 

  Pintilie, Paula-Lucelia; Tălmaciu, Mihai; Trotuș, Elena; Amarghioalei, Roxana-Georgiana; Leonte, Alexandra; Isticioaia, Simona-Florina (University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Faculty of Agriculture, 2022)

  Maize is cultivated on 2,678.5 thousand ha in Romania, and its cultivation on large areas attracts a number of pests that attack various parts of the plant in different developmental phases. One of these dangerous pests ...
• Research regarding the Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) attack at maize crops under the central of Moldova conditions, Romania 

  Pintilie, Paula-Lucelia; Tălmaciu, Mihai; Trotuș, Elena; Amarghioalei, Roxana-Georgiana; Isticioaia, Simona-Florina; Zaharia, Roxana; Herea, Monica; Buburuz, Alexandra-Andreea; Popa, Lorena-Diana (NARDI FUNDULEA, ROMANIA, 2021-12)

  The Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn. larvae causes attacks and production losses by feeding with different parts of the plant (stem, cobs, inflorescence). The insect is spread throughout Romania, the frequency of attack is, ...
• The response of runner bean crop to irrigation and fertilization 

  Teliban, Gabriel-Ciprian; Stoleru, Vasile; Bireescu, Geanina; Mihalache, Gabriela; Burducea, Marian; Munteanu, Neculai; Țopa, Denis-Constantin; Matei, Gheorghe; Rădeanu, Georgiana; Popa, Lorena-Diana; Vlăduț, Nicolae-Valentin (NARDI FUNDULEA, ROMANIA, 2022-01)

  Currently there is a growing interest both in obtaining large agricultural yields in order to provide food for a growing population as well as in increasing the sustainability of production systems by improving the ...
• Recent progress in monoecious hemp variety for seed, obtained in Romania 

  Popa, Lorena-Diana; Buburuz, Alexandra-Andreea; Trotuș, Elena; Vlăduț, Nicolae-Valentin; Teliban, Gabriel-Ciprian; Agapie, Alina-Laura; Puiu, Ioan; Burducea, Marian; Melucă, Cristina; Pintilie, Paula-Lucelia; Matei, Gheorghe (NARDI FUNDULEA, ROMANIA, 2022-01)

  Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a multifunctional crop that can be processed to obtain many different products like food, feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, recyclable and compostable biomaterials, energy, ...
• Mapping the impact of recent climate change on viticultural potential in Romania 

  Patriche, Cristian-Valeriu; Irimia, Liviu-Mihai (Springer Link, 2022-02-26)

  Climate change affects the viticulture sector worldwide in different ways, some countries reporting negative impacts, other positive effects, depending on the type of climate in which they are located. Romania is an ...
• Continuous systems bioremediation of wastewaters loaded with heavy metals using microorganisms 

  Filote, Cătălina; Roșca, Mihaela; Simion, Isabela-Maria; Hlihor, Raluca-Maria (MDPI, 2022-09-02)

  Heavy metal pollution is a serious concern of the modern era due to its widespread negative effects on human health and to the environment. Conventional technologies applied for the uptake of this category of persistent ...
• Medicinal plant growth in heavy metals contaminated soils: responses to metal stress and induced risks to human health 

  Hlihor, Raluca-Maria; Roșca, Mihaela; Hagiu Zaleschi, Laura; Simion, Isabela-Maria; Daraban, Gabriel-Mihăiță; Stoleru, Vasile (MDPI, 2022-08-27)

  Accelerating heavy metal pollution is a hot issue due to a continuous growth in consumerism and increased activities in various global industries. Soil contamination with heavy metals has resulted in their incorporation ...
• Saharan dust storm aerosol characterization of the event (9 to 13 May 2020) over European AERONET sites 

  Garofalide, Silvia; Postolachi, Cristina; Cocean, Alexandru; Cocean, Georgiana; Motrescu, Iuliana; Cocean, Iuliana; Munteanu, Bogdanel-Silvestru; Prelipceanu, Marius; Gurlui, Silviu; Leontie, Liviu (MDPI, 2022-03-18)

  This researchwas aimed at investigating the Saharan dust cloud recorded on 11 and 12May 2020, by AERONET AOD stations in Italy, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, and Romania and determining whether it affected the area ...
• Pulsed laser ablation: a facile and low-temperature fabrication of highly oriented n-type zinc oxide thin films 

  Ciolan, Mihai-Alexandru; Motrescu, Iuliana (MDPI, 2022-01-17)

  Eco-friendly and facile zinc oxide (ZnO) synthesis of zinc-oxide-based nanomaterials with specific properties is a great challenge due to its excellent industrial applications in the field of semiconductors and solar ...
• Potential of continuous electric current on biometrical, physiological and quality characteristics of organic tomato 

  Gheorghițoaie, Mădălin-Vasile; Bodale, Ilie; Achiței, Vlăduț; Teliban, Gabriel-Ciprian; Cojocaru, Alexandru; Caruso, Gianluca; Mihalache, Gabriela; Stoleru, Vasile (MDPI, 2022-03-21)

  The tomato is one of the most important species in the food sector. For farmers, the increase in yield in greenhouse conditions by keeping a high quality of fruits represents a goal which is very difficult to achieve in ...
• Effect of yeast assimilable nitrogen content on fermentation kinetics, wine chemical composition and sensory character in the production of Assyrtiko wines 

  Christofi, Stefania; Papanikolaou, Seraphim; Dimopoulou, Maria; Terpou, Antonia; Cioroiu, Ionel-Bogdan; Cotea, Valeriu V.; Kallithraka, Stamatina (MDPI, 2022-01-28)

  Two wild-type Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strains (Sa and Sb) were tested for white wine production using Assyrtiko grape of Santorini. A third commercial Saccharomyces strain was also studied for comparison reasons. ...

View more