Acne is an inflammatory skin condition and is here caused by Propionibacterium acnes.Citrus reticulata seeds are used for their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity around the world as traditional medicine.The objective of this study was to test the antibacterial activity of Citrus reticulata seeds and the anti-oxidant effect of the seeds on acne
The cleavage of plant carotenoids leads to apocarotenoids, a group of metabolites including precursors of the hormones strigolactones (SLs) and abscisic acid, regulatory and signaling molecules.Zaxinone is a recently discovered apocarotenoid growth regulator that improves growth and suppress SL biosynthesis in rice (Oryza here sativa).To test if za
This article examines the meaning of public policy and the action undertaken byfarmers and corporate movements at a moment when an expressive increase in the area planted in biofuel is taking place in Brazil.The authors analyze the influence and consequent contradictions caused by different paradigms on public policy and action taken by the organiz
We considered the impact of external influences on a GPS receiver and how these influences affect the capabilities of civilian-type GPS receivers.A standard commercial radio frequency signal generator and passive GPS antenna were used to test the sensitivity of GPS to read more intentional jamming; the possible effects of the terrain on the propaga