Assessment of the microbial contamination of mechanical protection gloves used on waste sorting industry: A contribution for the risk characterization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109881
Abstract: In Portugal, mechanical protection gloves (MPG) are of mandatory use and during their use sweat is released and, consequently, the humidity of the material increases leading to conditions favorable to the growth of microorganisms. However,… read more here.
Keywords: waste sorting; microbial contamination; contamination; risk characterization ... See more keywords
Asteraceae Paradox: Chemical and Mechanical Protection of Taraxacum Pollen
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DOI: 10.3390/insects11050304
Abstract: Excessive pollen harvesting by bees can compromise the reproductive success of plants. Plants have therefore evolved different morphological structures and floral cues to narrow the spectrum of pollen feeding visitors. Among “filtering” mechanisms, the chemical… read more here.
Keywords: asteraceae paradox; taraxacum pollen; mechanical protection; pollen ... See more keywords