Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant obtained by mutagenesis, such that the expression and/or the activity of the ESK1 protein and the expression and/or the activity of the TPS7 protein are diminished compared to a non-mutagenated plant. Said plant with biomass that has better digestibility maintains satisfactory growth. A further aim of the present invention is a method for preparing said plant, as well as the use of said plant for the production of biofuel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for spraying a product, notably a plant-protection product, comprising product spray nozzles (10) and airflow generating means (110), characterized in that the airflow generating means comprise an outlet (112) in the form of an annular slit designed to generate an airflow (102) in the form of a continuous tubular curtain of air enclosing the jets (12) emanating from the spray nozzles (10) and that the sprayed product cannot cross.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a process for treating lignocellulosic biomass comprising the following steps: a) conditioning the lignocellulosic biomass, b) washing said particles, c) separating the aqueous solution from the washed biomass particles, d) impregnating said lignocellulosic substrate with an acid liquor, e) carrying out a solid/liquid separation of the impregnated lignocellulosic substrate, f) pretreating said substrate from step e) by cooking, g) carrying out an enzymatic hydrolysis of the pretreated lignocellulosic substrate, h) carrying out a fermentation of the hydrolyzate from step g), and introducing the used aqueous washing solution into a step of said biomass treatment process which is after the pretreatment step f), and/or into an enzyme production step and/or into a step of producing/propagating the microorganisms necessary for steps g) or h).

Abstract: A combination of agents capable of binding an infectious agent, such as an antibody, an antibody derivative, or an antibody mimetic, and immunomodulatory agents, such as probiotic strains, for the treatment or prevention of respiratory infections, in particular bacterial respiratory infections. The agents capable of binding an infectious agent are administered by inhalation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel plants displaying an improved resistance to nematodes. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The present invention also relates to a novel SmD1 allele, which results in a modified SmD1 protein associated with such improved resistance to nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an alkyl polyglucoside by enzymatic catalysis, using sucrose or an analogue thereof as substrate and making it possible to obtain a large diversity of alkyl polyglucosides in terms of size and structure of the glucoside part thereof, making possible the obtaining of an alkyl polyglucoside with a number of glucosyl units that can be adjusted from 2 to 200 glucosyl units. The process also makes it possible to adjust the linear or branched structure of the carbohydrate part of the alkyl polyglucoside obtained, and also the nature of the glycosidic bonds linking the glucose residues within the carbohydrate part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2-phenylbutyric acid, or 3-phenylbutyric acid, or 4-phenylbutyric acid, or one of their salts, or one of their combinations, to combat cryptogamic diseases caused by fungi and oomycetes. The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds and these combinations as fungicidal or fungistatic agents for the prevention or the curative treatment of cryptogamic diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bacterium, in which the expression and/or the activity of surface proteases is/are inhibited, to its preparation process and to the uses of this bacterium.

Abstract: The invention relates to an autonomous method for the online evaluation of the toxicity of aqueous solutions by analysis of the locomotor behavior of small-sized aquatic benthic macroinvertebrates (0.1 cm-5 cm) maintained in the lethargic state.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a new probiotic strain of Lactobacillus brevis, isolated from pulque and exhibiting anti-cancer properties, as well as to compositions which contain said strain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a cheese-based food product, advantageously a cheese, cheese specialty, or cheese substitute, the method including: a) a step A) of providing at least one flavoring matrix, the consistency of which ranges from liquid to pasty, the flavoring matrix resulting from a step of cultivating at least one flavor producing microorganism in a culture medium, the step A) also providing a texture matrix, the consistency of which ranges from liquid to pasty, the texture matrix being suitable for providing the texture of the food product; then b) a step B) of mixing the at least one flavoring matrix with the at least one texture matrix; then c) a texturing step C), during which the mixture from mixing step B is subjected to physiochemical texturing conditions that are adjusted according to the final texture sought for the cheese-based food product.

Abstract: A strain of an Apicomplexa of the family Sarcocystidae, wherein the strain is replicative and expresses one or more heterologous protein(s) selected from the group including therapeutic proteins, antigens, recombinant surface receptor or combinations thereof, and wherein the strain is selected from the group including Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninium. Also, the use of the strain for preventing or treating cancers or infectious diseases in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining if a patient is likely to benefit from a cancer treatment, by determining if said patient has a gut dysbiosis with an over representation of certain bacterial species. The present invention also provides probiotic strains to improve the efficacy of a cancer treatment, especially chemotherapy, in patients in need thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing an assembly of at least one dairy protein and at least one vegetable protein, and the assembly obtained by the method. Also, the uses of the assembly, in particular in the food processing field.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing nanocelluloses from a cellulose substrate including cellulose fibers, the method including the following sequence of steps: —a step of enzymatic treatment of the cellulose substrate, by bringing same into contact with at least one cleaving enzyme, then—a step of mechanical treatment of the cellulose substrate subjected to the step of enzymatic treatment, in order to delaminate the cellulose fibres and obtain the nanocelluloses. The at least one cleaving enzyme is chosen from the enzymes belonging to the family of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) capable of achieving cleavage in the presence of an electron donor. Also disclosed are the nanocelluloses obtained according to the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing method at acidic or neutral pH in a reactor (4) for processing lignocellulosic biomass (P), said process including a continuous cleaning phase of the reactor which comprises introducing a basic aqueous solution (EB) into said reactor containing the biomass being processed.

Abstract: A nutraceutical composition including one or more sources of fiber, glutamine, one or more probiotics, one or more sources of omega-3, and one or more antioxidants, for use in the prevention and/or treatment of dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota. Also, a method for preventing and/or treating dysbiosis including a step of administering the nutraceutical composition to a patient in need thereof. Further, a three-part kit for use in the prevention and/or treatment of dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cysteine endoprotease or a malt extract to prevent or reduce the cloudiness of a cereal-based beverage, fermented or not.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant obtained by mutagenesis, such that the expression and/or the activity of the ESK1 protein and the expression and/or the activity of the TPS7 protein are diminished compared to a non-mutagenated plant. Said plant with biomass that has better digestibility maintains satisfactory growth. A further aim of the present invention is a method for preparing said plant, as well as the use of said plant for the production of biofuel.

Abstract: A sweet cherry tree named ‘Denfer’ distinguished by its regular production of firm uniform fruit with good acid to sugar balance.