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Sofia Duarte

- Verified email at bio.uminho.pt - Cited by 2910

Sofia Duarte

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[HTML][HTML] DNA barcode reference libraries for the monitoring of aquatic biota in Europe: Gap-analysis and recommendations for future work

…, F Čiampor, FO Costa, Z Csabai, S Duarte… - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
Effective identification of species using short DNA fragments (DNA barcoding and DNA
metabarcoding) requires reliable sequence reference libraries of known taxa. Both taxonomically …

Aquatic hyphomycete diversity and identity affect leaf litter decomposition in microcosms

S Duarte, C Pascoal, F Cássio, F Bärlocher - Oecologia, 2006 - Springer
We conducted a microcosm experiment with monocultures and all possible combinations of
four aquatic hyphomycete species, Articulospora tetracladia, Flagellospora curta, …

Why we need sustainable networks bridging countries, disciplines, cultures and generations for aquatic biomonitoring 2.0: a perspective derived from the DNAqua-Net …

…, Z Čiamporová-Zaťovičová, FO Costa, S Duarte… - Advances in ecological …, 2018 - Elsevier
Aquatic biomonitoring has become an essential task in Europe and many other regions as a
consequence of strong anthropogenic pressures affecting the health of lakes, rivers, oceans …

Copper and zinc mixtures induce shifts in microbial communities and reduce leaf litter decomposition in streams

S Duarte, C Pascoal, A Alves, A Correia… - Freshwater …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
To assess the impact of metal mixtures on microbial decomposition of leaf litter, we exposed
leaves previously immersed in a stream to environmentally realistic concentrations of …

[PDF][PDF] DNAqua-Net: Developing new genetic tools for bioassessment and monitoring of aquatic ecosystems in Europe

…, K Deiner, Á DelValls, S Drakare, S Duarte… - Research Ideas and …, 2016 - riojournal.com
The protection, preservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems and their functions are of
global importance. For European states it became legally binding mainly through the EU-…

Human ochratoxin A biomarkers—From exposure to effect

SC Duarte, A Pena, CM Lino - Critical reviews in toxicology, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a nephrotoxic mycotoxin that has received particular attention
because of the toxic effects, widespread occurrence in contaminated food and feed chain, …

Ochratoxin A in feed of food-producing animals: An undesirable mycotoxin with health and performance effects

SC Duarte, CM Lino, A Pena - Veterinary microbiology, 2011 - Elsevier
Mycotoxins are secondary fungal metabolites, whose presence in feed- and foodstuffs is
unavoidable. Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the known mycotoxins with greatest public health …

[HTML][HTML] Coccidiostats and poultry: A comprehensive review and current legislation

…, LJG Silva, AMPT Pereira, A Esteves, SC Duarte… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Coccidiosis remains one of the major problems of the poultry industry. Caused by Eimeria
species, Coccidiosis is a contagious parasitic disease affecting poultry with great economic …

[HTML][HTML] Glyphosate use, toxicity and occurrence in food

D Soares, L Silva, S Duarte, A Pena, A Pereira - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
Glyphosate is a systemic, broad-spectrum and post-emergent herbicide. The use of glyphosate
has grown in the last decades, and it is currently the most used herbicide worldwide. The …

Effects of clay's chemical interactions on biocementation

R Cardoso, I Pires, SOD Duarte, GA Monteiro - Applied Clay Science, 2018 - Elsevier
Biocementation, or microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP), is a technique currently
appraised for the improvement of sandy soils. These types of soils are good candidates for …