Results: 20

Analysis and 3D Imaging of Morphometric - Mineral Structure Changes in Skulls of Male and Female Guinea Pigs During and After Developmental Period

Int. j. morphol; 42 (2), 2024
SUMMARY: Even though morphometric and mineral studies related to the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) skull have been carried out, this study is the first attempt to evaluate all developmental stages of male and female guinea pigs. This study aims to this study is to create 3D modeling of CT images obtained ...

Physicochemical characterization and consumer preference of rice (Oryza sativa) varieties grown in Costa Rica

Arch. latinoam. nutr; 72 (3), 2022
Introduction: Rice is a staple food in Costa Rica representing almost 24 % of the total calorie intake in the diet. Consumers have become more quality conscious about the rice consumed, so producers need to focus on the quality of rice along with production. Objective: The aim of this study was to invest...

Evaluation of some nutritional quality criteria of seventeen Moroccan dates varieties and clones, fruits of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L. )

Braz. j. biol; 82 (), 2022
Date fruit is known to be the staple food in the Arab countries. It provides a lot of potential health benefits and can be the essential source of nutrients. The majority of Moroccan varieties are not characterized for their chemical, biochemical and quality properties. The aim of this work was to assess...

Evaluación de la mineralización en mandíbula y diente de trucha arcoíris (Oncorhynchus mykiss) mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido de presión variable acoplada a detector de espectroscopía de rayos X de energía dispersiva

Int. j. morphol; 40 (2), 2022
RESUMEN: En salmonicultura se utilizan imágenes de rayos X, para evaluar la columna vertebral y las aletas, pero estas no permiten cuantificar los minerales que constituyen el hueso, para esto se utilizan otras técnicas que son destructivas. La Microscopía Electrónica de Barrido de presión variable ...

Estudio de la bioaccesibilidad in vitro de zinc en arroz (oryza sativa) y su relación con el contenido de ácido fitico

Rev. chil. nutr; 47 (2), 2020
La bioaccesibilidad de un nutriente en un alimento sirve para determinar la calidad nutricional de éste para el consumo humano. El arroz es uno de los alimentos más importantes en la dieta por su gran aporte calórico y nutricional. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la bioaccesibilidad in vitro ...

Does Dairy Liquid Manure Complementary to Mineral Fertilization Increase Grain Yield Due to Changes in Soil Fertility?

Braz. arch. biol. technol; 63 (spe), 2020
Abstract The main destination of manure is the application to croplands near livestock farms as nutrient source to enhance crop production. The aim of this study was to define the dairy liquid manure (DLM) dose, complementary to the mineral fertilizer, for higher crops yield, in rotation black oat-maize-...

Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita maxima): a review of functional attributes and by-products

Rev. chil. nutr; 46 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT The need to obtain nutritious foods from new sources and lower waste in industry has created a high interest in studying different parts of plants or foods that today are considered waste, but could be considered by-products with high nutritional value with potential use in human diets. Pumpkin ...

Differences in mineral concentrations on hooves of horses, mules and donkeys

Rev. bras. ciênc. vet; 26 (3), 2019
This study aimed to measure the concentrations of minerals in different regions and pigmentation of horses’ hooves, mules and donkeys. A total of 20 Crioulo horses, 20 mules and 20 Pega donkeys were used. They formed two groups: pigmented (dark) or non-pigmented (bright) hooves. All animals were unshod...

Suplementação de minerais por meio da castanha-do-brasil pode modular a microbiota intestinal de indivíduos saudáveis

A castanha-do-brasil é um alimento de alta complexidade nutricional, devido ao alto teor de selênio, micronutriente com ação antioxidante e anti-inflamatória, e de outros importantes componentes, como fibras, ácidos graxos insaturados, compostos fenólicos e diversos minerais, como zinco, cobre e m...