Power transformers are essential equipments for distributing electricity. However, maintenance of these equipments is necessary to ensure long working life and to avoid catastrophic incidents. Insulation of the instrument ...

Fungal contaminated buildings and related adverse human health implications have long been a topical issue throughout the world and concern is mounting with regards to the presence of more toxigenic fungi found in buildings ...

Heterobasidion annosum, the causative agent of the disease “root and butt rot” in conifers, is ubiquitous in the environment and causes severe financial losses to the forestry industry throughout the temperate zone. The ...

Salinity is a major abiotic factor that causes serious problems in agriculture around the world which leads to reduced crop production. Scientists all over the world are looking for natural, environment friendly compounds ...

The popularity of mixed flowers bouquets has increased in the cut flower industry. The longevity of mixed flowers bouquets is limited by the individual life of each flower in the bunch. Various factors have been studied ...

This study was concerned with a chemical and microbiological characterisation of cheese made using milk from Algarvian goat breed. Seasonal variation of the microbiota and the gross chemical composition of the raw and ...

Accurate prediction of the fate of microbial foodborne pathogens in foods is of great concern for anyone involved in the food chain. Factors that may influence microbial responses in foods and food environments, such as ...

Phenolic and antioxidant contents of wines are very important in terms of both flavour attributes and health benefits. Changes occur during ageing of wine in containers (e.g. wooden barrels) in relation to their antioxidant ...