Publication Year: 2013 / Subject: correlation

1. A comparative analysis of marketing margins of fruit and vegetables in Mindanao, the Philippines

Author:: Ebarle, E.J.N.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 143-147
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: agribusiness; bananas; carrots; college students; correlation; durians; farmers; farms; fresh market; lettuce; mangoes; potatoes; prices; purchasing; tomatoes; Philippines
Abstract:: ... This study integrates several previous studies on marketing margin analyses for fruit and vegetables in the Southern Philippines. The paper aims to determine the general efficiency of fresh produce marketing systems in Mindanao and to identify which actor(s) in the marketing chain benefit the most. Marketing margins entail an analysis of price transmission and net margins at the farm, wholesale an ...

2. Agronomic and molecular characterization of gamma ray-induced banana (Musa sp.) mutants using a multivariate statistical algorithm

Author:: Pestanan, R.K.N.; Amorim, E.P.; Ferreira, C.F.; Amorim, V.B.O.; Oliveira, L.S.; Ledo, C.A.S.; Silva, S.O.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.986 pp. 251-254
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: correlation; cultivars; microsatellite repeats; algorithms; Musa; agronomic traits; mutants; genetic variation; irradiation; bananas
Abstract:: ... The objective of the present work was to evaluate the genetic variability in putative 'Pacovan' (AAB) mutants obtained through gamma ray-irradiation, using a set of agronomical and molecular data (ISSR markers). The distance between the putative 'Pacovan' mutants varied from 0.26 to 0.64 with cophenetic correlation coefficient of 0.7669. Four mutants were selected based on best agronomic character ...

3. Allelic variation and distribution independence of Puroindoline b-B2 variants and their association with grain texture in wheat

Author:: Chen, Feng; Zhang, Fuyan; Li, Huanhuan; Morris, Craig F.; Cao, Yingying; Shang, Xiaoli; Cui, Dangqun
Source:: Molecular breeding 2013 v.32 pp. 399
ISSN:: 1380-3743
Subject:: alleles; correlation; cultivars; haplotypes; hardness; inbred lines; leaves; marker-assisted selection; proteins; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; screening; seed development; seeds; texture; wheat
Abstract:: ... In this study, we identify the allelic variation of the Pinb-B2v3 variant, which could be divided into three different alleles, Pinb-B2v3a, Pinb-B2v3b and Pinb-B2v3c. The result of v2 tests showed that the distribution of Puroindoline b-2 variants has different frequencies in common and durum wheats. Analysis of the association of Pinb-B2v with grain hardness indicated that wheat cultivars with Pi ...
Handle:: 10113/58808
DOI:: 10.1007/s11032-013-9879-z
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11032-013-9879-z

4. An Empirical and Semi Blind Algorithm for Resolving Overlapped Peaks in Chromatography: Application to the Analysis of Environmental Samples

Author:: Mecozzi, Mauro; Scarpiniti, Michele
Source:: APCBEE procedia 2013 v.5 pp. 145-151
ISSN:: 2212-6708
Subject:: algorithms; carbohydrates; correlation; gas chromatography; hydrocarbons; marine sediments; organic matter
Abstract:: ... In this paper we describe a new algorithm for enhancing the resolution (i.e. deconvolution) of chromatographic peaks strongly overlapped among them, often observed in the analysis of complex environmental samples. The main characteristic of this algorithm is that it does not require an “a priori” knowledge of the statistic moments (i.e. width, retention time and height) of the peak to be quantifie ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.apcbee.2013.05.026
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apcbee.2013.05.026

5. An evaluation of Alnus (Alder) germplasm in five diverse nonagricultural environments in Minnesota (USA)

Author:: Kusch, W.; Tschirner, U.; McNamara, S.; David, A.J.; Current, D.; Hokanson, S.C.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.990 pp. 293-301
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Alnus; Populus; Salix; aboveground biomass; biofuels; biomass production; climate; correlation; feedstocks; food production; gasoline; germplasm; nitrogen-fixing bacteria; sandy soils; soil fertility; symbiosis; Great Lakes region; Minnesota
Abstract:: ... To reach the goal set by the United States Department of Energy to replace 30% of 2004 gasoline usage with biofuels by 2030, the U.S. will need to consider diverse biomass feedstock sources, such as the plant genus Alnus. This genus contains nitrogen-fixing species that grow in a wide variety of challenging conditions. This study focused on 13 species of Alnus and was designed to determine surviva ...

6. Apple crispness estimation from optical parameters

Author:: Waluyo, S.; Shuaib, A.; Yao, G.; Tan, J.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1011 pp. 227-234
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: absorbance; apples; chlorophyll; correlation; cultivars; hardness; least squares; models; prediction
Abstract:: ... The possibility of using optical absorbance and total coefficient of attenuation was investigated on apple crispness evaluation. Partial least-squares (PLS) technique was applied to construct a regression model for sensory crispness prediction from the optical properties. The results showed that absorbance spectrum through apple typically had two dominant peaks at 670 and 980 nm corresponding to a ...

7. Applicability of Darcy’s law for predicting irrigation head: what are the limits?

Author:: Phogat, V. K.; Horn, R.
Source:: Soil research 2013 v.51 no.1 pp. 10-13
ISSN:: 1838-675X
Subject:: conservation tillage; correlation; field crops; irrigation systems; long term experiments; saturated hydraulic conductivity; soil water movement; water resources; water utilization
Abstract:: ... Modelling soil water movement has increased the demand for accurate measurements of soil physical and hydraulic properties. Data on saturated hydraulic conductivity (K), which was measured by using different hydraulic heads, are presented for artificially packed soil columns and for different soil layers of undisturbed soil cores taken from a long-term experiment on conservation tillage. In the ma ...
DOI:: 10.1071/SR12257
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SR12257

8. Application of near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for determination of gambir (Uncaria gambir roxb.) moisture and catechin content

Author:: Andasuryani; Purwanto, Y.A.; Budiastra, I.W.; Syamsu, K.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1011 pp. 299-306
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: correlation; normal values; Uncaria; principal component analysis; least squares; near-infrared spectroscopy; water content; catechin; algorithms; statistical models; prediction
Abstract:: ... Moisture and catechin content of gambir are indicators of its quality. Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) spectroscopy is one of the technologies which can determine the content of moisture and catechin in gambir quickly and precisely. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between NIR characteristics with moisture, and catechin content of gambir through calibration process which ...

9. Assessing the impact of anthropogenic activities on spatio-temporal variation of water quality in Anchar lake, Kashmir Himalayas

Author:: Bhat, Salim Aijaz; Meraj, Gowhar; Yaseen, Sayar; Bhat, Ab. Rashid; Pandit, Ashok K.
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.3 no.5 pp. 1625-1640
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: alkalinity; anthropogenic activities; biochemical oxygen demand; calcium; chlorides; correlation; dissolved carbon dioxide; dissolved oxygen; lakes; magnesium; nitrates; pH; phosphates; total dissolved solids; water; water hardness; Himalayan region; India
Abstract:: ... In the present study, various physico-chemical parameters of water were assessed over a period of six months (from February, 2012 to July, 2012) on monthly basis at six study sites in Anchar lake of Kashmir valley. The correlation matrix and dendrogram of physicochemical factors have been computed and analyzed. The positive co-relation coefficient was observed between, free carbon dioxide and calc ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013030500032
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013030500032

10. Assessment of fruit quality and antioxidant capacity of some Vaccinium berries

Author:: Milivojević, J.; Radivojević, D.; Nikolić, M.; Bogdanović Pristov, J.; Maksimović, V.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.981 pp. 553-557
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Vaccinium; antioxidant activity; blueberries; correlation; cultivars; fructose; fruit quality; glucose; organic acids and salts; phenolic compounds; sweetness; taste
Abstract:: ... This study characterizes the fruit quality attributes and illustrates the differ-ences in biometrical characteristics, taste- and health-related compounds present in wild bilberry (V. myrtillus) and two commercial blueberry cultivars of V. corymbosum (‘Berkeley’ and ‘Bluecrop’). Fully ripened berries were evaluated for their biometrical characteristics (fruit weight, size, and index of fruit shape ...

11. Assessment of gardening growing media suppressiveness against Rhizoctonia damping-off disease

Author:: Pane, C.; Chiantese, C.; Scala, F.; Bonanomi, G.
Source:: Journal of plant pathology 2013 v.95 no.2 pp. 401-405
ISSN:: 1125-4653
Subject:: Lepidium sativum; Rhizoctonia; Thanatephorus cucumeris; autoclaving; bacteria; correlation; damping off; disease control; enzyme activity; fungi; gardening; growing media; hydrolysis; pathogens; phytotoxicity
Abstract:: ... In the present study the suppressive capability was assessed of four commercial peat- based growing media against Rhizoctonia solani on Lepidium sativum. For all organic media, 12 parameters were measured including phytotoxicity, enzymatic activities (glucanase, N- acetylglucosaminidase, chitobiosidase, endochitinase and hydrolysis of fluorescein diacetate), microbiological (culturable bacteria, p ...
DOI:: 10.4454/JPP.V95I2.021
: http://dx.doi.org/10.4454/JPP.V95I2.021

12. Assessment of groundwater quality in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India

Author:: Gajendran, C.; Jayapriya, S.; Yohannan, Diana; Victor, Oshin; Jacob, Christina
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.3 no.6 pp. 1874-1880
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: chlorides; correlation; exhibitions; groundwater; hardness; physicochemical properties; rural areas; water hardness; wells; India
Abstract:: ... The quality of groundwater sample collected from 35 representative wells in rural area of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. A total of 16 physico-chemical characteristics were analysed. A systematic correlation and regression study showed significant liner relationship among different pairs of groundwater quality parameters. TDS shows good correlation with Magnesium Hardness (0.847), Calcium Hardn ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013030600009
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013030600009

13. Association between urine osmolality and specific gravity in dogs and the effect of commonly measured urine solutes on that association

Author:: Ayoub, Jennifer A.; Beaufrere, Hugues; Acierno, Mark J.
Source:: American journal of veterinary research 2013 v.74 no.12 pp. 1542-1545
ISSN:: 0002-9645
Subject:: correlation; dogs; freezing point; hemoglobinuria; ketones; ketonuria; medicine; osmolality; pH; proteinuria; refractive index; regression analysis; solutes; specific gravity; urinalysis; urine
Abstract:: ... Objective—To determine the association between urine osmolality and specific gravity (USG) in dogs and to evaluate the effect of commonly measured urine solutes on that association. Animals—60 dogs evaluated by an internal medicine service. Procedures—From each dog, urine was obtained by cystocentesis and USG was determined with a refractometer. The sample was divided, and one aliquot was sent to ...
DOI:: 10.2460/ajvr.74.12.1542
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.74.12.1542

14. Can early vigour occur in combination with drought tolerance and efficient water use in rice genotypes?

Author:: Rebolledo, Maria Camila; Luquet, Delphine; Courtois, Brigitte; Henry, Amelia; Soulié, Jean-Christophe; Rouan, Lauriane; Dingkuhn, Michael
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.6 pp. 582-594
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: rice; Oryza sativa; seedlings; drought tolerance; drought; roots; correlation; vigor; tillering; transpiration; genotype; leaves; leaf area; genotype-environment interaction; soil water; weeds; biomass production; lowlands; water use efficiency; tillers; crops
Abstract:: ... Selection for early vigour can improve rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings’ access to resources, weed competitiveness and yield. Little is known about the relationships between early vigour and drought tolerance. This study explored a panel of 176 rice genotypes in a controlled environment regarding a diversity of traits and trait combinations related to early vigour and water use under drought. The ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP12312
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP12312

15. Carbon Stock Sequestered by tree plantations in University campus at Coimbatore, India

Author:: Pragasan, L Arul; Karthick, A
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.3 no.5 pp. 1700-1710
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: Eucalyptus; biomass; carbon; carbon sequestration; carbon sinks; correlation; density; environmental science; global warming; plantations; planting; stems; trapping; tree and stand measurements; trees; India
Abstract:: ... Tree plantations in university campus play a major role in carbon sink. We estimated the potential of carbon stock sequestered by two different tree plantation types, Eucalyptus plantation (EP) and mixed species plantation (MP) in Bharathiar University campus at Coimbatore, India. Total carbon stock (TCS) of all live trees (≥ 9.5 cm diameter at breast height) was determined by non destructive meth ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013030500038
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013030500038

16. Characterization of determinants of friction discolouration in pears

Author:: Saeed, M.; Heyes, J.A.; McGie, T.; Gardiner, S.; Chagné, S.; Brewer, L.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1012 pp. 1111-1118
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: ascorbic acid; catechol oxidase; correlation; crossing; discoloration; environmental factors; epicatechin; friction; genetic markers; harvest date; industry; isorhamnetin; markets; pears; phenolic compounds; profitability; seedlings; storage time
Abstract:: ... Friction discolouration (FD) of pears is an important postharvest disorder responsible for significant consumer discontent in markets because of the unattractive appearance of the fruit surface. Control of this problem is essential to increase profitability of the pear industry. There is no single factor known to act as a limiting factor in incidence of FD; however, certain biochemical constituent ...

17. Comparative analysis of conventional and precision farming systems for African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)

Author:: Jawaharlal, M.; Swapna, C.; Ganga, M.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.970 pp. 311-317
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Tagetes erecta; conventional farming; correlation; dry matter accumulation; farmers; fertilizers; flowering; flowers; growing season; humic acids; lutein; macroalgae; precision agriculture; vegetative growth
Abstract:: ... The study compared precision farming system with conventional farming system (farmers' practice) of African marigold in two growing seasons. In precision farming system, 75% of the recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) was combined with three biostimulants, panchagavya 3%, humic acid 0.2% and seaweed extract 0.25%. Application of 75% RDF and along with humic acid 0.2% resulted in superior performa ...

18. Comparative Analysis of the Susceptibility to Triclosan and Three Other Biocides of Avian Salmonella enterica Isolates Collected 1979 through 1994 and 2004 through 2010

Author:: Rensch, U.; Klein, G.; Schwarz, S.; Kaspar, H.; De Jong, A.; Kehrenberg, C.
Source:: Journal of food protection 2013 v.76 no.4 pp. 653-656
ISSN:: 0362-028X
Subject:: Salmonella enterica; acriflavine; bacteria; benzalkonium chloride; biocides; birds; chlorhexidine; correlation; multiple drug resistance; poultry; Germany
Abstract:: ... Few studies have been conducted on changes in the susceptibility of bacteria due to long-term use of biocides. A total of 375 avian Salmonella isolates collected in Germany from healthy or diseased animals during two time periods, 1979 through 1994 and 2004 through 2010, were included in the present study. The isolates were tested for their MICs of triclosan, acriflavine, benzalkonium chloride, an ...
DOI:: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-12-420
PubMed:: 23575128
: http://dx.doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-12-420

19. Comparative analysis of wild hop based on genetic, chemical and morphological data

Author:: Vasek, J.; Vejl, P.; Cílová, D.; Zeka, D.; Nesvadba, V.; Krofta, K.; Henychová, A.; Poloncíková, Z.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1010 pp. 67-76
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: bitter acids; breeding; correlation; cultivars; data collection; essential oils; genetic variation; genotype; hops; loci; microsatellite repeats; models
Abstract:: ... Collections of wild hops are valuable resources of genetic variability useful for breeding of new cultivars with demanded properties. For such purpose it’s necessary to do their characterization and classification. Aim of our study was making a complex and comparative analysis by utilizing of genetic, chemical and morphological data. Information about genetic variability was obtained by analysis o ...

20. Comparative assessment of physico-chemical properties influencing microbial biomass as biomarker in monitoring soil status on chronosequences of iron mine overburden spoil

Author:: Kujur, Monty; Patel, Amiya Kumar
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.3 no.5 pp. 1656-1670
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: biomarkers; carbon nitrogen ratio; chronosequences; clay; correlation; forest soils; habitats; iron; land degradation; microbial biomass; mine spoil; mining; monitoring; physicochemical properties; principal component analysis; regression analysis; variability; water content; water holding capacity; India
Abstract:: ... Mining activities led to nutritionally deprived habitats with different metal contaminations. The clay percentage, water holding capacity, moisture content, OC, TN and AP is found to be higher in forest soil as compared to chronosequences of iron mine overburden spoil. Comparative assessment with respect to variation in MB-C, MB-N and MB-P were analyzed among four iron mine overburden spoil in chr ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013030500034
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013030500034

21. Comparative performance of δ13C, δ18O and δ15N for phenotyping durum wheat adaptation to a dryland environment

Author:: Araus, José Luis; Cabrera-Bosquet, Llorenç; Serret, María Dolores; Bort, Jordi; Nieto-Taladriz, María Teresa
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.6 pp. 595-608
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: correlation; cultivars; stomatal conductance; seeds; genetic traits; arid lands; landraces; nitrogen; genetic correlation; durum wheat; phenotypic correlation; environmental factors; carbon; genotype; grain yield; yield components; stable isotopes; heritability; oxygen; nitrogen fertilizers
Abstract:: ... Grain yield and the natural abundance of the stable isotope compositions of carbon (δ13C), oxygen (δ18O) and nitrogen (δ15N) of mature kernels were measured during 3 consecutive years in 10 durum wheat genotypes (five landraces and five modern cultivars) subjected to different water and N availabilities in a Mediterranean location and encompassing a total of 12 trials. Water limitation was the mai ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP12254
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP12254

22. Comparative study of physio-chemical characteristics of river Godavari In district Parbhani (M.S) India

Author:: Padghan, P.D.
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.4 no.2 pp. 185-192
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: alkalinity; biochemical oxygen demand; chlorides; comparative study; correlation; exhibitions; industrial effluents; nitrates; oxygen; pH; river water; rivers; sampling; sewage; silica; sugars; total dissolved solids; turbidity; water hardness; India
Abstract:: ... Present study deals with t monthly variation in the Physio-chemical characteristics of river Godavari (M.S) India in District Parbhani at khadka, which is polluted with Sugar industrial effluent, domestic sewage, the sample were collected from the two sampling point located away from each other by 0.5 kms & selected for investigation. study related with the PH, Conductivity,BOD(biological oxygen d ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013040200007
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013040200007

23. Comparison of atmospheric stability methods for calculating ammonia and methane emission rates with WindTrax

Author:: Koehn, A. C.; Leytem, A. B.; Bjorneberg, D. L.
Source:: Transactions of the ASABE 2013 v.56 no.2 pp. 763
ISSN:: 2151-0032
Subject:: ammonia; anemometers; animal feeding operations; composts; correlation; dairies; dispersions; environmental models; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouse gases; methane; regression analysis; statistical models; stochastic processes; wind
Abstract:: ... Inverse dispersion models are useful tools for estimating emissions from animal feeding operations, waste storage ponds, and manure application fields. Atmospheric stability is an important input parameter to such models. The objective of this study was to compare emission rates calculated with a backward Lagrangian stochastic (bLS) inversedispersion model (WindTrax) using three different methods ...
Handle:: 10113/56376

24. Comparison of automated versus manual neutrophil counts for the detection of cellular abnormalities in dogs receiving chemotherapy: 50 cases (May to June 2008)

Author:: Cora, Michelle C.; Neel, Jennifer A.; Grindem, Carol B.; Kissling, Grace E.; Hess, Paul R.
Source:: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2013 v.242 no.11 pp. 1539-1543
ISSN:: 0003-1488
Subject:: microscopy; correlation; drug therapy; dogs; erythrocytes; neutrophils; patients; toxicity
Abstract:: ... Objective-To determine the frequency of clinically relevant abnormalities missed by failure to perform a blood smear evaluation in a specific subset of dogs receiving chemotherapy and to compare automated and manual neutrophil counts in the same population Design-Retrospective case series Animals-50 dogs receiving chemotherapy with a total nucleated cell count > 4,000 nucleated cells/μL. Procedure ...
DOI:: 10.2460/javma.242.11.1539
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.242.11.1539

25. Correlation between characters of quality and productivity of artichoke for in natura consumption

Author:: Reolon-Costa, A.; Morlin, B.; Sartori, G.; Suzin, M.; Augustin, L.; Donida, B.; Calvete, E.O.; Grando, M.F.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.983 pp. 203-207
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: artichokes; clones; correlation; genes; genotype; selection criteria; Brazil
Abstract:: ... The objective of this work was to study the degree of association between characters related to head shape quality and productivity of artichoke for in natura consumption. The experiment was performed at the Universidade de Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul State, South Brazil. Three clones (with six replicates each) of the genotypes ‘Green Globe’, ‘Improved Green Globe’ and ‘Romanesque’ ...

26. Defect-disorder and risk assessment of heritage trees in urban Hong Kong

Author:: Jim, C.Y.; Zhang, Hao
Source:: Urban forestry & urban greening 2013 v.12 no.4 pp. 585-596
ISSN:: 1618-8667
Subject:: Ficus microcarpa; Gleditsia; branching; cities; correlation; gardens; habitats; hazard trees; indigenous species; public housing; risk assessment; traffic; China
Abstract:: ... Heritage trees in a city, echoing factors conducive to outstanding performance, deserve special care and conservation. To understand their structural and health conditions in urban Hong Kong, 30 defect-disorder (DD) symptoms (physical and physiological) subsumed under four tree-position groups (soil-root, trunk, branching, and crown-foliage) and tree hazard rating were evaluated. The surveyed 352 ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.ufug.2013.06.003
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2013.06.003

27. Description of technique and lower reference limit for magnetic resonance imaging of hippocampal volumetry in dogs

Author:: Milne, Marjorie E.; Anderson, Garry A.; Chow, Kathleen E.; O'Brien, Terrence J.; Moffat, Bradford A.; Long, Sam N.
Source:: American journal of veterinary research 2013 v.74 no.2 pp. 224-231
ISSN:: 0002-9645
Subject:: cognition; confidence interval; correlation; dogs; hippocampus; magnetic resonance imaging; patients; sclerosis; seizures; skull
Abstract:: ... Objective: To evaluate the use of high-resolution MRI for hippocampal volumetry in dogs and to define a lower reference limit for hippocampal formation (HF) volume. Animals: 20 dogs (with no history of seizures and no underlying structural brain disease) that underwent MRI of the brain. Procedures: The MRI protocol included a high-resolution T1-weighted 3-D ultrafast gradient-echo sequence aligned ...
DOI:: 10.2460/ajvr.74.2.224
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.74.2.224

28. Development of a Nonlethal and Minimally Invasive Protocol to Study Elasmobranch Reproduction

Author:: Prohaska, Bianca K.; Tsang, Paul C. W.; Driggers, William B.; Hoffmayer, Eric R.; Sulikowski, James A.
Source:: Marine and coastal fisheries 2013 v.5 pp. 181-188
ISSN:: 1942-5120
Subject:: Rhizoprionodon; correlation; endangered species; animal reproduction; muscles; Squalus acanthias; skeletal muscle; progesterone; radioimmunoassays; biopsy; testosterone; steroid hormones; estradiol; Rajidae; sharks
Abstract:: ... An understanding of basic reproductive biology is essential for successful species-specific management of elasmobranch fishes (sharks, skates, and rays). Such information is often gained through gross dissection or other lethal techniques, which are not appropriate for threatened and endangered species. Previous work on other vertebrates suggested that sex steroid hormones can be extracted from mu ...
DOI:: 10.1080/19425120.2013.788590
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F19425120.2013.788590

29. Different responses in leaf pigments and leaf mass per area to altitude between evergreen and deciduous woody species

Author:: Li, Yan; Yang, Dongmei; Xiang, Shuang; Li, Guoyong
Source:: Australian journal of botany 2013 v.61 no.6 pp. 424-435
ISSN:: 0067-1924
Subject:: altitude; carbon; chlorophyll; correlation; ecology; leaves; photosynthesis; pigments; woody plants; China
Abstract:: ... Leaf chlorophyll content is positively associated with photosynthetic capacity and nutrient status, but its functional ecology has seldom been examined thus far. In the present study, we measured leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations, determined chlorophyll a:chlorophyll b (Chl a:Chl b) and carotenoids:chlorophyll ratios and measured leaf mass per area (LMA) for 63 woody dicot species, in ...
DOI:: 10.1071/BT13022
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/BT13022

30. Do mosquitoes influence bat activity in coastal habitats?

Author:: Gonsalves, Leroy; Lamb, Susan; Webb, Cameron; Law, Bradley; Monamy, Vaughan
Source:: Wildlife research 2013 v.40 no.1 pp. 10-24
ISSN:: 1035-3712
Subject:: Aedes sollicitans; Aedes vigilax; Chiroptera; arthropods; correlation; diet; foraging; forest habitats; forests; salt marshes; spring; tides; viruses
Abstract:: ... Context Conservation of insectivorous bat populations requires appropriate management of foraging habitats and the prey resources they sustain. Endangered coastal saltmarsh communities support a diverse range of aquatic and terrestrial arthropods, including the saltmarsh mosquito (Aedes vigilax Skuse), an important vector of mosquito-borne viruses and a potentially important prey resource for inse ...
DOI:: 10.1071/WR12148
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/WR12148

31. Dynamics of Aboveground Mass Hierarchy in Overcrowded Mangrove Kandelia Obovata Stands on Okinawa Island, Japan

Author:: Kamara, M.; Deshar, R.; Kamruzzaman, M.; Analuddin, K.; Hagihara, A.
Source:: APCBEE procedia 2013 v.5 pp. 38-43
ISSN:: 2212-6708
Subject:: Kandelia; correlation; mortality; trees; wetlands; Ryukyu Archipelago
Abstract:: ... This study examined the aboveground mass dynamics in overcrowded Kandelia obovata stands in Manko Wetland, Okinawa Island, Japan, over 8 years. The rank of aboveground mass w was not completely constant as the stands grew, although the values of Spearman's rank correlation coefficient of w significantly differed from zero (P < 0.01). Therefore, the mass hierarchy of overcrowded K. obovata mangrove ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.apcbee.2013.05.008
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apcbee.2013.05.008

32. Ectomycota Associated with Hibernating Bats in Eastern Canadian Caves prior to the Emergence of White-Nose Syndrome

Author:: Vanderwolf, Karen J.; McAlpine, Donald F.; Malloch, David; Forbes, Graham J.
Source:: Northeastern naturalist 2013 v.20 no.1 pp. 115-130
ISSN:: 1092-6194
Subject:: Cladosporium; Mortierella; Mucor; Myotis lucifugus; Penicillium solitum; Pseudogymnoascus destructans; Pseudogymnoascus pannorum; Trichosporon; caves; correlation; diagnostic techniques; fungal spores; fungi; fur; hibernation; landscapes; new taxa; pathogens; saprophytes; temperature; white-nose syndrome; New Brunswick
Abstract:: ... - The emergence of the fungal disease white-nose syndrome (WNS) among hibernating bats in North America and its causative pathogen, Geomyces destructans, underscores how little is known about fungi associated with bats and their subterranean environments. Investigating 8 caves and mines in New Brunswick, Canada, we cultured a diverse array of fungi from the fur and skin of apparently healthy, hibe ...
DOI:: 10.1656/045.020.0109
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1656%2F045.020.0109

33. Effect of pre-harvest sprouting on physicochemical changes of proteins in wheat.

Author:: Simsek, Senay; Ohm, Jae-Bom; Lu, Haiyan; Rugg, Mory; Berzonsky, William; Alamri, Mohammed S.; Mergoum, Mohamed
Source:: Journal of the science of food and agriculture 2013 v.94 pp. 205
ISSN:: 0022-5142
Subject:: acrylamides; asparagine; carcinogens; correlation; degradation; enzyme activity; free amino acids; genotype; heat treatment; physicochemical properties; proteinases; proteins; seeds; size exclusion chromatography; sodium dodecyl sulfate; spring wheat; sprouting
Abstract:: ... High moisture before harvest can cause sprouting of the wheat kernel, which is termed as pre-harvest sprouting (PHS). The aim of this study was to examine the variation in physicochemical properties of proteins and free asparagine concentration in PHS damaged (sprouted) hard red and white spring wheat genotypes. Protein contents of sprouted wheat samples were lower than that of non-sprouted sample ...
Handle:: 10113/58187
DOI:: 10.1002/jsfa.6229
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6229

34. Effect of Soaking Period on the Ogi Powder Produced from Sorghum

Author:: Apotiola, Z.O.
Source:: Nigerian Food Journal 2013 v.31 no.1 pp. 103-107
ISSN:: 0189-7241
Subject:: Sorghum (Poaceae); absorption; bulk density; consumer acceptance; correlation; emulsions; foaming capacity; grain sorghum; oils; pasting properties; proximate composition; soaking; viscosity; water binding capacity
Abstract:: ... Based on previous research works, it was necessary to investigate the effects of varying steeping period on the quality of ogi powder. Sorghum grain steeped for 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72h was processed into ogi making use of the traditional method and subsequently dried at 55°C. The ogi powder obtained was analyzed for proximate composition, functional and pasting properties and consumer acceptability ...
DOI:: 10.1016/S0189-7241(15)30063-1
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0189-7241(15)30063-1

35. Effect of spur type, foliar sprays, and differential nitrogen rates on leaf nutrient content and spur leaf area of almond trees (prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb)

Author:: Saa, S.; Muhammad, S.; Castro, S.J.; Brown, P.H.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.984 pp. 139-142
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Prunus dulcis; almonds; correlation; foliar application; fruits; leaf area; leaves; nitrogen; nitrogen content; nutrient content; nutrients; shoots; soil; trees
Abstract:: ... Spurs serve as the fundamental bearing units in almond. Mature almond trees bear a high percentage of fruit on these short shoots, with only a small percentage (fewer than 15%) of fruit born laterally on long 1-year-old shoots (Heerema et al., 2008). As a result, maintenance of the total number of living spurs per tree and ensuring their productivity is extremely important. This study evaluated th ...

36. Effects of increased conductivity of the nutrient solutions and of the addition of potassium silicate against Alternaria japonica on rocket (Eruca Vesicaria) in soilless cultivation

Author:: Cogliati, E.E.; Gilardi, G.; Garibaldi, A.; Gullino, M.L.
Source:: Journal of plant pathology 2013 v.95 no.1 pp. 25-31
ISSN:: 1125-4653
Subject:: Alternaria japonica; Eruca vesicaria; conidia; correlation; disease incidence; disease severity; electrical conductivity; nutrient solutions; silicon; sodium chloride; soilless culture; sowing
Abstract:: ... The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of potassium silicate and of the electrical conductivity of nutrient solutions in three experiments against Alternaria japonica attacks to rocket (Eruca vesicaria) grown in a closed soilless system. Potassium silicate was added at 100 mg l-1 of nutrient solution at three different levels of electrical conductivity (EC): 1.5-1.6 mS cm-1 (EC-1) ...

37. Effects of isoflurane with and without dexmedetomidine or remifentanil on heart rate variability before and after nociceptive stimulation at different multiples of minimum alveolar concentration in dogs

Author:: Voigt, Anne M.; Bergfeld, Carina; Beyerbach, Martin; Kastner, Sabine B.R.
Source:: American journal of veterinary research 2013 v.74 no.5 pp. 665-671
ISSN:: 0002-9645
Subject:: Beagle; adults; correlation; depth of anesthesia; dexmedetomidine; dogs; electrical treatment; heart rate; isoflurane; nociception
Abstract:: ... Objective: To evaluate the influence of 3 anesthetic protocols and multiples of minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) on heart rate variability (HRV) with and without nociceptive stimulation in dogs. Animals: 6 healthy adult Beagles. Procedures: Each dog was anesthetized 3 times: with isoflurane alone, with isoflurane and a constant rate infusion of dexmedetomidine (IsoD; 3 μg/kg/h, IV), and with i ...
DOI:: 10.2460/ajvr.74.5.665
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.74.5.665

38. Effects of Particle Size, Applied Pressure and Pressing Time on the Yield of Oil Expressed from Almond Seed

Author:: Adesina, B.S.; Bankole, Y.O.
Source:: Nigerian Food Journal 2013 v.31 no.2 pp. 98-105
ISSN:: 0189-7241
Subject:: almonds; correlation; heat; oils; particle size; prediction; seeds; temperature; water content
Abstract:: ... An investigation of the effects of particle size, applied pressure and pressing time on the yield of oil expressed from almond seeds was undertaken. The oil was expressed mechanically using a mini laboratory oil press. The fixed processing parameters were: moisture content of 17% wet basis, heating temperature of 65 – 70°C and heating time of 15min. The pressing pressures used were 60.6kPa, 101.3k ...
DOI:: 10.1016/S0189-7241(15)30082-5
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0189-7241(15)30082-5

39. Effects of Rht dwarfing alleles on wheat seed vigour after controlled deterioration

Author:: Nagel, Manuela; Behrens, Anne-Kathrin; Börner, Andreas
Source:: Crop & pasture science 2013 v.64 no.9 pp. 857-864
ISSN:: 1836-0947
Subject:: alleles; barley; breeding; correlation; cultivars; dwarfing; genetic background; germination; grain yield; longevity; plant breeders; seeds; shoots; vigor; wheat
Abstract:: ... Reduced height (Rht) alleles, commonly known as the ‘Green Revolution’ genes, have facilitated wheat breeding programs and achieved globally a more than 10% wheat yield increase. However, studies in barley indicate that shorter plant habits are associated with reduced seed vigour and longevity. Therefore, wheat seeds of six near-isogenic lines (NIL) carrying the dwarfing alleles Rht-B1b, Rht-D1b, ...
DOI:: 10.1071/CP13041
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP13041

40. Evaluating the accuracy of the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) simulating growth, development, and herbage nutritive characteristics of forage crops grown in the south-eastern dairy regions of Australia

Author:: Pembleton, K. G.; Rawnsley, R. P.; Jacobs, J. L.; Mickan, F. J.; O’Brien, G. N.; Cullen, B. R.; Ramilan, T.
Source:: Crop & pasture science 2013 v.64 no.2 pp. 147-164
ISSN:: 1836-0947
Subject:: Avena sativa; Brassica napus; Sorghum bicolor; Triticum aestivum; Zea mays; business enterprises; corn; correlation; crop yield; dairies; dairy farming; farming systems; forage crops; livestock; models; oats; pastures; phenology; prediction; production technology; range management; soil; wheat; Australia
Abstract:: ... Pasture-based dairy farms are a complex system involving interactions between soils, pastures, forage crops, and livestock as well as the economic and social aspects of the business. Consequently, biophysical and farm systems models are becoming important tools to study pasture-based dairy systems. However, there is currently a paucity of modelling tools available for the simulation of one key com ...
DOI:: 10.1071/CP12372
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP12372

41. Feasibility study on evaluation of internal quality of red pitaya using near infrared spectroscopy

Author:: Yaguchi, Y.; Yamamoto, T.; Akinaga, T.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.975 pp. 527-533
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: acidity; correlation; total soluble solids; models; near-infrared spectroscopy; water content; color; pulp; Hylocereus undatus; prediction
Abstract:: ... A feasibility study was carried out to evaluate internal quality of red pitaya using interactance-type near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. NIR spectra were obtained in the range of 800-1000 nm at 4 measuring points on each fruit. The original spectra and the second derivative spectra of each point were analyzed by a partial least square regression (PLSR) analysis. The correlation coefficients (r) an ...

42. Fibre in late gestation gilt diets, glucose tolerance, and feed intake and bodyweight loss during subsequent lactation

Author:: Langendijk, P.; Chen, T.-Y.
Source:: Animal production science 2013 v.53 no.1 pp. 18-22
ISSN:: 1836-0939
Subject:: body fat; correlation; farrowing; feed intake; gilts; glucose; glucose tolerance; high fiber diet; insulin; insulin resistance; lactation; leptin; piglets; pregnancy; weight gain
Abstract:: ... Forty-nine crossbred gilts were fed one of three diets during the last month of their gestation: 2.5 kg of a standard diet (2.5C, n = 15), 3.5 kg of the same standard diet (3.5C, n = 17), or 3.5 kg of a high fibre diet, with 10.6% fibre compared with 4.4% fibre in the standard diet (3.5F, n = 17). The 3.5F and 3.5C gilts were fed at isocaloric and isonitrogenous levels. During the subsequent lacta ...
DOI:: 10.1071/AN11368
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AN11368

43. Fluorometric Detection of Active Alkaline Phosphatase and Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase in Fluid Dairy Products from Multiple Species

Author:: Ziobro, George C.; McElroy, Kevin M.
Source:: Journal of food protection 2013 v.76 no.5 pp. 892-898
ISSN:: 0362-028X
Subject:: fluorometry; correlation; gamma-glutamyltransferase; whole milk; pasteurized milk; alkaline phosphatase
Abstract:: ... Over the past 80 years, a variety of methods have been developed to detect underpasteurized or improperly pasteurized milks used in dairy products. Existing methods are hampered by duration of analysis, poor reproducibility, and in some cases the use of hazardous chemicals. To overcome these issues, two new methods have been developed using fluorogenic substrates for two marker enzymes, alkaline p ...
DOI:: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-12-302
PubMed:: 23643136
: http://dx.doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-12-302

44. Grain, sugar and biomass accumulation in tropical sorghums. I. Trade-offs and effects of phenological plasticity

Author:: Gutjahr, Sylvain; Vaksmann, Michel; Dingkuhn, Michaël; Thera, Korothimi; Trouche, Gilles; Braconnier, Serge; Luquet, Delphine
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.4 pp. 342-354
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: Sorghum bicolor; biomass production; correlation; cultivars; drought; dry matter accumulation; filling period; flowering; genotype; germplasm; grain sorghum; grain yield; harvest index; inflorescences; leaves; phenology; rain; sowing date; stems; sugar content; sugars; sweet sorghum; sweetness; Mali
Abstract:: ... Grain and sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) differ in their ability to produce either high grain yield or high sugar concentration in the stems. Some cultivars of sorghum may yield both grains and sugar. This paper investigates the trade-offs among biomass, grain and sugar production. Fourteen tropical sorghum genotypes with contrasted sweetness and PP sensitivity were evaluated in the f ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP12269
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP12269

45. Identification of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) as a potential marker of impaired growth in the newborn piglet

Author:: Caperna, Thomas J.; Shannon, Amy E.; Blomberg, Le Ann; Stoll, Margo; Ramsay, Timothy G.
Source:: Reproduction, fertility, and development 2013 v.25 no.8 pp. 1126-1133
ISSN:: 1031-3613
Subject:: biomarkers; birth weight; blood serum; correlation; females; glycoproteins; linear models; males; neonates; piglets
Abstract:: ... Two studies were conducted to investigate the relationship between circulating levels of haptoglobin and α-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) and growth in neonatal pigs. Circulating serum AGP, but not haptoglobin, was higher (P<0.001) in newborn runts than average-sized littermates. At 1 and 3 weeks, AGP and haptoglobin were similar among control and runt piglets. To determine the possible association bet ...
DOI:: 10.1071/RD12103
PubMed:: 23174131
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/RD12103

46. Impact of industrial-age climate change on the relationship between water uptake and tissue nitrogen in eucalypt seedlings

Author:: Sherwin, Gyro L.; George, Laurel; Kannangara, Kamali; Tissue, David T.; Ghannoum, Oula
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.2 pp. 201-212
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: Eucalyptus saligna; air temperature; ambient temperature; biomass; carbon dioxide; climate change; correlation; gas exchange; leaf area; leaves; mass flow; nitrogen; nitrogen content; roots; seedlings; transpiration; water uptake; water use efficiency
Abstract:: ... This study explored reductions in tissue nitrogen concentration ([N]) at elevated CO2 concentrations ([CO2]), and changes in plant water and N uptake. Eucalyptus saligna Sm. seedlings were grown under three [CO2] levels (preindustrial (280μLL-1), current (400μLL-1) or projected (640μLL-1)) and two air temperatures (current, (current+4°C)). Gravimetric water use, leaf gas exchange and tissue dry ma ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP12130
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP12130

47. Intraspecific variation in growth and yield response to elevated CO2 in wheat depends on the differences of leaf mass per unit area

Author:: Thilakarathne, Chamindathee L.; Tausz-Posch, Sabine; Cane, Karen; Norton, Robert M.; Tausz, Michael; Seneweera, Saman
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.2 pp. 185-194
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: Triticum aestivum; aboveground biomass; carbon; carbon dioxide; carboxylation; correlation; cultivars; electron transfer; grain yield; leaves; nitrogen content; photosynthesis; plant growth; ribulose-bisphosphate carboxylase; spring wheat; tillers
Abstract:: ... In order to investigate the underlying physiological mechanism of intraspecific variation in plant growth and yield response to elevated CO2 concentration [CO2], seven cultivars of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) were grown at either ambient [CO2] (~384μmolmol-1) or elevated [CO2] (700μmolmol-1) in temperature controlled glasshouses. Grain yield increased under elevated [CO2] by an average of ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP12057
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP12057

48. Is the effect of sowing depth on emergence and early seedling development similar in African indigenous and exotic leafy vegetables?

Author:: Seeiso, T.M.; Materechera, S.A.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.979 pp. 703-711
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Amaranthus hybridus; Brassica; Cleome; Gynandropsis gynandra; analysis of variance; biomass; correlation; farmers; green leafy vegetables; households; indigenous species; plant establishment; seedbeds; seedling emergence; seedlings; seeds; semiarid zones; soil depth; sowing; trays; vegetable yield; South Africa
Abstract:: ... Both amaranth and Cleome are indigenous leafy vegetables that are gaining popularity among rural households of the semi-arid areas of South Africa. Although vegetable seedlings are best raised in trays, many small-scale farmers opt to sow directly into a seedbed. Depth of sowing can affect early crop establishment due to poor seedling emergence. This study investigated the effects of sowing depths ...

49. Matrix and habitat quality in a montane cloud-forest landscape: amphibians in coffee plantations in central Veracruz, Mexico

Author:: Murrieta-Galindo, Rene; López-Barrera, Fabiola; González-Romero, Alberto; Parra-Olea, Gabriela
Source:: Wildlife research 2013 v.40 no.1 pp. 25-35
ISSN:: 1035-3712
Subject:: habitat destruction; agroecosystems; correlation; mathematical models; canopy; plantations; rivers; amphibians; microhabitats; population density; human population; habitat fragmentation; wet season; Mexico
Abstract:: ... Context The processes of fragmentation, habitat loss, degradation and their combined effects are formidable threats to amphibian populations. Aims We evaluate the effect of three land use-type variables and nine landscape matrix quality factors on amphibian presence in four coffee agro-ecosystems and two cloud-forest fragments in central Veracruz, Mexico. Methods Each site was thoroughly searched ...
DOI:: 10.1071/WR12076
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/WR12076

50. Measurement of Uranium, Radium and Radon Exhalation Rate of Soil Samples from Karbi Anglong District of Assam, India Using EDXRF and Can Technique Method

Author:: Kakati, Ranjan Kr.; Kakati, Lukendra; Ramachandran, T.V.
Source:: APCBEE procedia 2013 v.5 pp. 186-191
ISSN:: 2212-6708
Subject:: X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy; breathing; correlation; energy-dispersive X-ray analysis; health hazards; ingestion; radionuclides; radium; radon; soil sampling; uranium; India
Abstract:: ... Natural radiation is the largest contributor to the collective radiation dose to the world population. Relatively constant exposure to the population at a location for a considerable period of time is the cause of radiation hazard to the population. The earth is radioactive since its creation. The radioactive elements such as uranium, radium and radon are present in soil, air and water. The inhala ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.apcbee.2013.05.033
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apcbee.2013.05.033

51. Measurement repeatability of tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove offset distance in red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cadavers

Author:: Miles, James E.; Jensen, Bente R.; Kirpensteijn, Jolle; Svalastoga, Eiliv L.; Eriksen, Thomas
Source:: American journal of veterinary research 2013 v.74 no.6 pp. 888-894
ISSN:: 0002-9645
Subject:: Vulpes vulpes; correlation; dogs; femur; osteotomy; tibia
Abstract:: ... Objective-To describe CT image reconstruction criteria for measurement of the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TT-TG) offset distance, evaluate intra- and inter-reconstruction repeatability, and identify key sources of error in the measurement technique, as determined in vulpine hind limbs. Animals-12 red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cadavers. Procedures-CT images of each hind limb in intact cadavers we ...
DOI:: 10.2460/ajvr.74.6.888
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.74.6.888

52. Morpho-markers as sex determinants in fluted pumpkin (telfairia occidentalis) plants

Author:: Odiaka, N.I.; Anande, A.P.; Maga, T.J.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1007 pp. 241-246
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Telfairia occidentalis; analysis of variance; correlation; crops; flowering; fruiting; green leafy vegetables; growers; leaves; nutritive value; planting; pods; pumpkins; raw materials; scientists; seedlings; seeds; t-test; vines; Nigeria
Abstract:: ... Fluted pumpkin is a very important fast growing indigenous medicinal, seed and leafy vegetable in high demand in Nigeria because of its nutritional value. Though it serves as one of the major leafy vegetables in West Africa, the seeds are also potential raw material for industrial use. Yet, it is still referred to as one of the most underutilized crops in Africa. With the growing awareness of this ...

53. Non-destructive analysis of internal and external qualities of mango fruits during storage by hyperspectral imaging

Author:: Makino, Y.; Isami, A.; Suhara, T.; Oshita, S.; Kawagoe, Y.; Tsukada, M.; Ishiyama, R.; Serizawa, M.; Purwanto, Y.A.; Ahmad, U.; Mardjan, S.; Kuroki, S.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1011 pp. 443-449
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: correlation; vines; fruits; total soluble solids; mangoes; neural networks; principal component analysis; hyperspectral imagery; color; reflectance; sweetness; prediction; nondestructive methods; Ryukyu Archipelago
Abstract:: ... Internal and external qualities of mango fruit during storage were evaluated by a hyperspectral camera system. Mangoes at table maturity and full maturity were harvested in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and stored for 10 or 6 d at 27°C (RH 90%). Spectral reflectance (380-1000 nm) and soluble solid content (SSC) were measured during storage, and their relationship was investigated. The hue angle (H°) ...

54. Observations on the biology of organic orchard soils

Author:: Bird, G.W.; Smith, J.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1001 pp. 287-294
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: orchard soils; vegetables; correlation; endomycorrhizae; orchards; apples; community structure; soil biology; soil depth; soil physical properties; population density; secondary succession; Nematoda; biodiversity; Ciliophora; cherries; Michigan
Abstract:: ... Three studies were used to evaluate the biology of organic orchard soils. The work focused on the three phases of organic systems: development, dynamic equilibrium and senescence. The first study consisted of a comparative analysis of the vertical distribution of nematodes, ciliates, flagellates, amoebae and endomycorrhizae associated with four pairs of mature organic and conventional cherry orcha ...

55. On the relationships between forest fires and weather conditions in Greece from long-term national observations (1894–2010)

Author:: Koutsias, Nikos; Xanthopoulos, Gavriil; Founda, Dimitra; Xystrakis, Fotios; Nioti, Foula; Pleniou, Magdalini; Mallinis, Giorgos; Arianoutsou, Margarita
Source:: International journal of wildland fire 2013 v.22 no.4 pp. 493-507
ISSN:: 1049-8001
Subject:: air temperature; atmospheric precipitation; biomass production; correlation; databases; fire season; fire spread; fire weather; forest fires; fuel production; fuels; heat; meteorological data; risk; summer; time series analysis; Greece; Mediterranean region
Abstract:: ... Historical fire records and meteorological observations, spanning more than 1 century (1894–2010), were gathered and assembled in a database, to provide long-term fire–weather associations. We investigated the relationships between forest fire activity and meteorological parameters and sought to find temporal patterns and trends in these historical records and to identify any linkages between mete ...
DOI:: 10.1071/WF12003
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/WF12003

56. Physiological and quality characteristics in four genotypes of mulberry fruit (Morus alba L.) during ripening

Author:: Makavelou, M.; Kafkaletou, M.; Tsantili, E.; Harizanis, P.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.981 pp. 625-630
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Morus alba; ammonium nitrogen; anthocyanins; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; color; correlation; ethylene; ethylene production; firmness; genotype; hybrids; maturity stage; mulberries; pH; phenolic compounds; ripening; titratable acidity; total soluble solids; trees
Abstract:: ... Physiological and quality features in fruit of a known hybrid ‘Fengchisang’ and three other genotypes (A1, A2 and K) of mulberry tree (Morus alba L.) at two maturity stages after harvest were studied. The berries from ‘Fengchisang’ were harvested only at the fully mature stage, whereas the rest fruit at two maturity stages, partly and fully mature. At the fully mature stage fruit of genotypes A1 a ...

57. Physiological response of zoysiagrass in urban landscapes to low temperature stress

Author:: Jiping Xuan; Hongxiao Zhang; Zhongren Guo
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.999 pp. 253-261
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Zoysia; antioxidant activity; ascorbate peroxidase; catalase; cold stress; cold tolerance; correlation; enzyme activity; landscapes; oxidation; peroxidase; physiological response; stolons; superoxide dismutase; temperate zones; temperature
Abstract:: ... Low temperature stress is the primary limiting factor for distribution of zoysiagrass in the transitional regions and temperate regions. Improving cold tolerance and shortening the yellow period is an urgent problem to be solved in application of zoysiagrass (Zoysia Willd). The LT50 (the temperature at which 50% of stolons died), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (AP ...

58. Prediction of lycopene stability in tomato products by radial basis network analysis

Author:: Cámara, M.; Fernández Ruiz, V.; Fernández Redondo, D.; Torrecilla, J.S.; Sánchez Mata, M.C.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.971 pp. 149-154
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: correlation; juices; lycopene; mathematical models; prediction; sauces; shelf life; storage time; tomatoes
Abstract:: ... This study is aim to evaluate the retention of lycopene content (or the degree of lycopene losses) in commercial tomato products over 12 months storage period, during the commercial shelf life, and to explore a mathematical model to predict the lycopene degradation kinetics in different tomato matrices (juices, sauces and ketchups). Lycopene degradation kinetics in tomato-based products included i ...

59. Prevalence, distribution, and progression of radiographic abnormalities in the lungs of cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii): 89 cases (2002–2005)

Author:: Stockman, Jonathan; Innis, Charles J.; Solano, Mauricio; O'Sullivan Brisson, Jennifer; Kass, Philip H.; Tlusty, Michael F.; Weber, E. Scott III
Source:: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2013 v.242 no.5 pp. 675-681
ISSN:: 0003-1488
Subject:: Lepidochelys kempii; body weight; correlation; lungs; patients; radiography; sea turtles
Abstract:: ... Objective-To evaluate the prevalence, distribution, and progression of radiographic abnormalities in the lungs of cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) and associations between these abnormalities and body weight, carapace length, and hematologic and plasma biochemical variables. Design-Retrospective case series. Animals-89 cold-stunned juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles. Pr ...
DOI:: 10.2460/javma.242.5.675
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.242.5.675

60. Producing high quality petunia plants growing under different media

Author:: Abd El-Hady, M.; Shanan, N.T.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.970 pp. 177-187
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Petunia; acetic acid; citric acid; correlation; electrical conductivity; field capacity; flowers; irrigation water; metabolism; pH; peanuts; water content; wilting; wilting point
Abstract:: ... Results of this study showed that peatmoss/peanut shell (P/PS) media containing acetic or citric acids yielded the highest values of the studied characters. The highest values of fresh and dry weights (FW and DW) were obtained when P/PS media contained acetic acid. Conversely, the greatest flower numbers were noticed with the same media but treated with citric acid. There were positively significa ...

61. Quality and safety management systems in fresh produce wholesale markets in Asia and Latin America

Author:: Cadilhon, J.J.; Gálvez-Nogales, E.; López Saavedra, V.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 103-110
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Food and Agriculture Organization; correlation; fresh produce; languages; management systems; managers; markets; microbial contamination; pesticide residues; questionnaires; stakeholders; surveys; wholesale marketing; Asia; Latin America
Abstract:: ... FAO has conducted surveys of wholesale markets in semi-industrialized coun¬tries in Asia and Latin America to identify the management systems in place to monitor or safeguard the quality and safety (Q+S) of fresh produce. To collect the information, a questionnaire was translated into local languages and mailed to market managers. The data from 115 markets revealed that wholesale markets in both A ...

62. Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Information and Modeling of the Photosynthetic Rate of Tomato Plants under Greenhouse Conditions

Author:: Wang, W.Z.; Zhang, M.; Liu, C.H.; Li, M.Z.; Liu, G.
Source:: Applied engineering in agriculture 2013 v.29 no.5 pp. 783-792
ISSN:: 0883-8542
Subject:: air temperature; carbon dioxide; correlation; crops; data collection; environmental monitoring; greenhouses; humidity; leaves; light intensity; models; photosynthesis; plant growth; prediction; seedlings; soil temperature; soil water; tomatoes
Abstract:: ... Horticultural research has shown that the yield and quality of tomato crops are increased with the application of the appropriate amount of carbon dioxide (CO2). In this study, a wireless sensor network system was developed to monitor greenhouse environmental parameters in real time, including air temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, soil temperature, soil moisture, and light intensity. An LI ...
DOI:: 10.13031/aea.29.9743
: http://dx.doi.org/10.13031/aea.29.9743

63. Red blood cell distribution width in dogs with chronic degenerative valvular disease

Author:: Guglielmini, Carlo; Poser, Helen; Pria, Angela Dalla; Drigo, Michele; Mazzotta, Elisa; Berlanda, Michele; Luciani, Alessia
Source:: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2013 v.243 no.6 pp. 858-862
ISSN:: 0003-1488
Subject:: blood serum; case-control studies; correlation; dogs; echocardiography; erythrocytes; heart failure; hemoglobin
Abstract:: ... Objective-To evaluate RBC distribution width (RDW) in dogs with chronic degenerative valvular disease (CDVD) with compensated or decompensated heart failure. Design-Retrospective case-control study. Animals-27 healthy dogs and 135 dogs with CDVD (87 dogs with compensated heart failure and 48 dogs with decompensated heart failure). Procedures-The RDW and various CBC and serum biochemical variables ...
DOI:: 10.2460/javma.243.6.858
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.243.6.858

64. Reproductive Strategy of Labeobarbus batesii (Boulenger, 1903) (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) in the Mbô Floodplain Rivers of Cameroon

Author:: Tiogué, Claudine Tekounegning; Tomedi, Minette Tabi Eyango; Tchoumboué, Joseph
Source:: International journal of zoology 2013 v.2013 no.452329
ISSN:: 1687-8485
Subject:: Labeo coubie; Labeobarbus; body size; correlation; fecundity; females; fishermen; floodplains; gonadosomatic index; gonads; males; oocytes; pond culture; sex ratio; traditional technology; Cameroon
Abstract:: ... Aspects of the reproductive strategy of African carp, Labeobarbus batesii , were investigated from May 2008 to October 2009 in the Mbô Floodplain of Cameroon. Samples were collected monthly from artisanal fishermen. The total length and total body mass of each specimen were measured to the nearest mm and 0.01 g, respectively. Sex was determined by macroscopic examination of the gonads after dissec ...
DOI:: 10.1155/2013/452329
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/452329

65. Research on nondestructive measurement of firmness and soluble tannin content of 'Mopanshi' persimmon using Vis/NIR diffuse reflection spectroscopy

Author:: Peng Zhang; Xue, Y.; li, J.; Feng, X.; Wang, B.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.996 pp. 447-452
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: correlation; firmness; least squares; models; persimmons; prediction; spectral analysis; spectroscopy
Abstract:: ... The objective of this research was to study the potential of visible and near infrared (Vis/NIR) diffuse reflection spectroscopy as a means of nondestructive measurement of the firmness and soluble tannin content of astringent persimmon. Vis/NIR spectral data were collected from ‘Mopanshi’ persimmon in the spectral region between 570 and 1848 nm. The results showed that the modified partial least ...

66. Residence, Habitat Use, and Movement Patterns of Atlantic Tripletail in the Ossabaw Sound Estuary, Georgia

Author:: Streich, Matthew K.; Kalinowsky, Chris A.; Peterson, Douglas L.
Source:: Marine and coastal fisheries 2013 v.5 pp. 291-302
ISSN:: 1942-5120
Subject:: Lobotes; acoustics; adults; animal identification; coasts; correlation; estuaries; fish; fisheries; home range; juveniles; life history; migratory behavior; population dynamics; population structure; rivers; sport fishing; summer; surgery; telemetry; tides; ultrasonics; water temperature; Georgia
Abstract:: ... Atlantic Tripletails Lobotes surinamensis support a popular recreational fishery along the coast of Georgia; however, Atlantic Tripletail residency and movements within Georgia estuaries have not been studied. Our objective was to describe estuarine movements and residency of Atlantic Tripletails in the Ossabaw Sound Estuary, Georgia. During summer in 2010 and 2011, large juvenile and adult Atlant ...
DOI:: 10.1080/19425120.2013.829144
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F19425120.2013.829144

67. Risk factors associated with nasopharyngeal cicatrix syndrome in horses

Author:: Norman, Tracy E.; Chaffin, M. Keith; Bissett, Wesley T.; Thompson, James A.
Source:: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2013 v.242 no.9 pp. 1267-1270
ISSN:: 0003-1488
Subject:: case-control studies; correlation; horses; pastures; logit analysis; Bayesian theory; respiratory system; risk factors; environmental exposure; pathogens
Abstract:: ... Objective-To determine risk factors associated with the development of nasopharyngeal cicatrix syndrome (NCS) in horses. Design-Retrospective case-control study. Animals-242 horses referred for endoscopic evaluation of the upper portion of the respiratory tract (121 horses with NCS and 121 control horses). Procedures-Medical records of horses that had an endoscopic evaluation of the upper airway p ...
DOI:: 10.2460/javma.242.9.1267
: http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.242.9.1267

68. Root distribution and demography in an avocado (Persea americana) orchard under groundcover management systems

Author:: Atucha, Amaya; Merwin, Ian A.; Brown, Michael G.; Gardiazabal, Francisco; Mena, Francisco; Adriazola, Cecilia; Goebel, Marc; Bauerle, Taryn
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.5 pp. 507-515
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: Persea americana; autumn; avocados; correlation; demography; habitats; herbicides; longevity; management systems; mixed stands; orchards; root systems; roots; seed mixtures; soil depth; summer; topsoil; vegetation
Abstract:: ... The effect of groundcover management systems on root demography and distribution of newly planted avocado (Persea americana Mill) trees was examined using minirhizotron techniques. We evaluated three groundcover systems: (1) bare soil (BS), pre- and post-emergence herbicides; (2) vegetation strip (VS), post-emergence herbicide applied in a 1-m wide strip centred on the tree row plus a groundcover ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP12317
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP12317

69. Satellite estimation and ground measurements of solar UV index and influence of aerosol in ground based UV data in Kathmandu, Nepal

Author:: Sharma, Niranjan Prasad; Bhattarai, Binod Kumar; Sapkota, Balkrishna; Kjeldstad, Berit
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.3 no.5 pp. 1362-1372
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: aerosols; correlation; depth; environmental science; estimation; light intensity; measurement; monitoring; monsoon season; ozone; paper; photometers; satellites; sea level; spacecraft; spectrometers; ultraviolet radiation; Nepal
Abstract:: ... This paper presents the ground based measurement and satellite estimation of the solar UV Index (UVI) as well as the influence of aerosol in ground based UV data of Kathmandu. Kathmandu (27.72°N, 85.32°E) is located at an elevation of 1350m from the sea level. The measurements were based on one year data from January to December 2009. The Ground Based (GB) measurement and satellite estimation were ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013030500006
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013030500006

70. Seed dispersal in urban green space – Does the rook Corvus frugilegus L. contribute to urban flora homogenization?

Author:: Czarnecka, J.; Kitowski, I.; Sugier, P.; Mirski, P.; Krupiński, D.; Pitucha, G.
Source:: Urban forestry & urban greening 2013 v.12 no.3 pp. 359-366
ISSN:: 1618-8667
Subject:: Corvus; birds; botanical composition; cans; cities; correlation; flora; habitats; homogenization; landscapes; municipal solid waste; pellets; planning; seed dispersal; seeds; vegetation; weeds; Poland
Abstract:: ... The role of human-independent dispersal vectors in the structuring of urban flora is hardly known. Our goal was to evaluate the role and scale of endozoochorous seed dispersal mediated by the rook into habitats located in 11 cities of eastern Poland. This bird is a frequent user of anthropogenic food sources: agricultural fields (outside the cities) and garbage cans and refuse dumps (inside the ci ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.ufug.2013.03.007
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2013.03.007

71. Sensory and Compositional Characteristics of Blanc Du Bois Wine

Author:: Dreyer, Eric; Sims, Charles; Rouseff, Russell; Gray, Dennis; Sipowicz, Michael
Source:: American journal of enology and viticulture 2013 v.64 no.1 pp. 118-125
ISSN:: 0002-9254
Subject:: Citrus; analysis of variance; correlation; flavor; grapes; humid zones; hybrids; principal component analysis; white wines
Abstract:: ... Blanc Du Bois is a hybrid white bunch grape variety developed for its ability to produce high-quality white wines, to thrive in the warm, humid climate of the southeastern United States, and for its resistance to Pierce’s disease. Little is known regarding Blanc Du Bois wine flavor profiles and how these relate to perceived quality. This study investigated the sensory and chemical characteristics ...
DOI:: 10.5344/ajev.2012.11130
: http://dx.doi.org/10.5344/ajev.2012.11130

72. Simulating the yield response of orange fleshed sweet potato ‘Isondlo' to water stress using the FAO AquaCrop model

Author:: Beletse, Y.G.; Laurie, R.; Du Plooy, C.P.; Laurie, S.M.; Berg, A. van den
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1007 pp. 935-941
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Food and Agriculture Organization; biomass production; canopy; correlation; data collection; decision making; growing season; irrigated farming; irrigation rates; meteorological data; models; ornamental plants; rain; sandy loam soils; soil water content; sprinkler irrigation; summer; sweet potatoes; water stress; South Africa
Abstract:: ... Research trials that evaluated response of orange fleshed sweet potato to three irrigation treatments were carried out on a sandy loam soil under a rain shelter at ARC-Roodeplaat Vegetable and Ornamental Plant Institute, Republic of South Africa. The crops were irrigated using a sprinkler irrigation system in the summer season of 2008/09 and 2009/10. Meteorological records, soil water content, cro ...

73. Soil carbon alterations of selected forest types as an environmental feedback to climate change

Author:: Sreekanth, N.P.; Prabha, V Shanthi; Babu, Padmakumar; Thomas, A.P.
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.3 no.5 pp. 1516-1530
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: carbon sequestration; carbon sinks; climate change; correlation; dynamics; environmental science; forest types; mineralization; particulate organic carbon; riparian forests; soil organic carbon; subsoil; water stable soil aggregates; wildlife; India
Abstract:: ... The soil organic carbon (SOC) and its various fractions vary significantly under different forest categories and understanding these variations is important for assessing the carbon balance and dynamics of these systems. These factors or indicators can depict the extent of vulnerability of forest systems as potential sources or sinks of carbon(C). The study was conducted in four typical forest typ ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013030500022
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013030500022

74. Soil CO2 fluxes from different ages of oil palm in tropical peatland of Sarawak, Malaysia as influenced by environmental and soil properties

Author:: Melling, L.; Chaddy, A.; Goh, K.J.; Hatano, R.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.982 pp. 25-35
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Elaeis guineensis; biomass; carbon dioxide; correlation; drainage; organic matter; planting; soil properties; soil respiration; Borneo; Malaysia
Abstract:: ... The large store of organic matter in tropical peatland undergoes natural decomposition and respiration processes to produce soil carbon dioxide (CO2). The conversion of tropical peatland into oil palm plantation has been assumed to enhance the decomposition process due to drainage, causing further emission of soil CO2. It is postulated that this process will increase with time of oil palm cultivat ...

75. Soil phosphorus tests I: What soil phosphorus pools and processes do they measure?

Author:: Moody, Philip W.; Speirs, Simon D.; Scott, Brendan J.; Mason, Sean D.
Source:: Crop & pasture science 2013 v.64 no.5 pp. 461-468
ISSN:: 1836-0947
Subject:: EDTA (chelating agent); buffering capacity; calcium chloride; clay; correlation; equations; fertilizers; gels; linear models; mineral content; mineral soils; pH; phosphorus; soil classification; soil heterogeneity; soil sampling; soil solution; Australia
Abstract:: ... The phosphorus (P) status of 535 surface soils from all states of Australia was assessed using the following soil P tests: Colwell-P (0.5m NaHCO3), Olsen-P (0.5m NaHCO3), BSES-P (0.005m H2SO4), and Mehlich 3-P (0.2m CH3COOH+0.25m NH4NO3+0.015m NH4F+0.013m HNO3+0.001m EDTA). Results were correlated with soil P assays selected to estimate the following: soil solution P concentration (i.e. 0.01m CaCl ...
DOI:: 10.1071/CP13112
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP13112

76. Soil sulfur—crop response calibration relationships and criteria for field crops grown in Australia

Author:: Anderson, Geoffrey C.; Peverill, Ken I.; Brennan, Ross F.
Source:: Crop & pasture science 2013 v.64 no.5 pp. 523-530
ISSN:: 1836-0947
Subject:: Brassica napus; Internet; Triticum aestivum; canola; correlation; fertilizers; field crops; grain yield; growing season; soil depth; soil test values; sulfates; sulfur; wheat; wheat soils; New South Wales; Western Australia
Abstract:: ... Accurate definition of the sulfur (S) soil test–crop grain yield increase (response) relationship is required before soil S test measurements can be used to if there are likely to be responses to S fertilisers. An analysis was done using the Better Fertiliser Decision for Crops (BFDC) National Database using a web application (BFDC Interrogator) to develop calibration relationships between soil S ...
DOI:: 10.1071/CP13244
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP13244

77. Status of PM₁₀ bound heavy metals in ambient air in certain parts of Jharia coal field, Jharkhand, India

Author:: Mishra, Amit Kumar; Maiti, Subodh Kumar; Pal, Asim Kumar
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.4 no.2 pp. 141-150
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: air; area; atomic absorption spectrometry; cities; coal; correlation; heavy metals; mining; pollutants; wet digestion method; India
Abstract:: ... The present study reports the ambient concentrations of PM10 and associated heavy metals measured at 3 sites in the mining areas of Jharia coalfield during October 2012-February 2013. After acid digestion, quantification of 5 major heavy metals (Co, Cd, Mn, Ni and Pb) was done using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Out of 5 metals studied two metals (Ni and Pb) are criteria pollutants as ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013040200003
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013040200003

78. Steam-pelleting temperatures, grain variety, feed form and protease supplementation of mediumly ground, sorghum-based broiler diets: influences on growth performance, relative gizzard weights, nutrient utilisation, starch and nitrogen digestibility

Author:: Selle, P. H.; Liu, S. Y.; Cai, J.; Cowieson, A. J.
Source:: Animal production science 2013 v.53 no.5 pp. 378-387
ISSN:: 1836-0939
Subject:: broiler chickens; broiler feeding; correlation; diet; digestibility; feed conversion; feed intake; gizzard; growth performance; ileum; jejunum; mash; metabolizable energy; nitrogen; proteinases; starch; temperature; weight gain
Abstract:: ... A red sorghum was mediumly ground (3.2 mm) and incorporated into broiler diets that were steam-pelleted at conditioning temperatures of 65, 80 and 95°C and offered to male Ross 308 chicks from 7 to 28 days post hatch. This diet was also fed as unprocessed mash, reground mash following steam-pelleting at 95°C and diets steam-pelleted at 80°C were fed without and with exogenous protease. A nutrition ...
DOI:: 10.1071/AN12363
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AN12363

79. Study on the pathology of jujube black tip disease and its sustainable control

Author:: Liu, X.Q.; Deng, C.P.; Zhang, Z.W.; Ji, W.R.; Liu, J.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.993 pp. 155-162
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Ziziphus; correlation; filtration; fruits; fungi; hydrogen; infectious diseases; leaves; orchards; pathogens; pollution; China
Abstract:: ... The pathogenic factors of jujube (Ziziphus jujube Mill.) black tip disease were analyzed in this paper. Five jujube orchards in Jinzhong city, Shanxi province were chosen for investigation on the occurrence, pathogen filtration, and inoculation testing. Additionally, the fluoride content in the jujube leaves, fruits and the atmosphere around the orchards was determined. The conclusion showed that ...

80. Sucrose affects postharvest characteristics of torch ginger (Etlingera elatior) inflorescence

Author:: Choon, S.Y.; Ding, P.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1012 pp. 581-587
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Etlingera elatior; bracts; bulbs; correlation; cut flowers; energy; ginger; growth and development; indigenous species; postharvest treatment; storage quality; sucrose; vase life; Malaysia
Abstract:: ... Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior) is a native plant in Malaysia commonly used for culinary purposes. The use of torch ginger inflorescence as cut flower is new in Malaysia. Therefore, the effects of sucrose on the postharvest characteristics of cut torch ginger inflorescence were evaluated in this study. Sucrose at different concentrations (5, 10, 15 and 20%) was used as vase solution and distilled ...

81. The anatomical basis of the link between density and mechanical strength in mangrove branches

Author:: Santini, Nadia S.; Schmitz, Nele; Bennion, Vicki; Lovelock, Catherine E.
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.4 pp. 400-408
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: Avicennia marina; Bruguiera gymnorhiza; Rhizophora stylosa; bark; branches; canopy; correlation; ecological competition; mangrove soils; mechanical stress; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture; pith; tides; tree growth; wind speed; xylem vessels
Abstract:: ... Tree branches are important as they support the canopy, which controls photosynthetic carbon gain and determines ecological interactions such as competition with neighbours. Mangrove trees are subject to high wind speeds, strong tidal flows and waves that can damage their branches. The survival and establishment of mangroves partly depend on the structural and mechanical characteristics of their b ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP12204
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP12204

82. The Distribution of Larval Fishes of the Charleston Gyre Region off the Southeastern United States in Winter Shaped by Mesoscale, Cyclonic Eddies

Author:: Govoni, J. J.; Hare, J. A.; Davenport, E. D.
Source:: Marine and coastal fisheries 2013 v.5 pp. 246-259
ISSN:: 1942-5120
Subject:: Brevoortia tyrannus; Etrumeus; Gulf Stream; Leiostomus xanthurus; Micropogonias undulatus; Myctophidae; animal exploration and collection; chlorophyll; continental shelf; correlation; correspondence analysis; ecosystems; fish larvae; habitats; herring; hydrodynamics; larval development; menhaden; oceans; plateaus; population density; spawning; topographic slope; winter; zooplankton; Sargasso Sea; Southeastern United States
Abstract:: ... Serial, cyclonic, mesoscale eddies arise just north of the Charleston Bump, a topographical rise on the continental slope and Blake Plateau, and characterize the U.S. outer shelf and upper slope in the region of the Charleston Gyre. This region was transected during the winters of 2000, 2001, and 2002, and hydrographic data and larval fishes were collected. The hydrodynamics of the cyclonic eddies ...
DOI:: 10.1080/19425120.2013.820245
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F19425120.2013.820245

83. The effects of pasture inputs and intensive rotational grazing on superfine wool production, quality and income

Author:: Cottle, D.; Gaden, C. A.; Hoad, J.; Lance, D.; Smith, J.; Scott, J. M.
Source:: Animal production science 2013 v.53 no.8 pp. 750-764
ISSN:: 1836-0939
Subject:: Merino; carrying capacity; cattle; correlation; ewes; farms; fleece; forage; grazing management; hoggets; income; legumes; multivariate analysis; pastures; phosphorus; prices; profitability; rotational grazing; soil; soil fertility; staple (fibers); stocking rate; wethers; wool; wool production; New South Wales
Abstract:: ... A farmlet experiment was conducted between July 2000 and December 2006 as part of the Cicerone Project, which sought to enhance the profitability and sustainability of grazing enterprises on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. A self-replacing Merino enterprise was grazed as the dominant livestock enterprise, together with ~20% of the carrying capacity as cattle, on each of thre ...
DOI:: 10.1071/AN12289
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AN12289

84. The quantity analysis on phenotypic traits of Chrysanthemum germplasm

Author:: Qu, C.M.; Zhang, J.C.; Lv, X.Q.; Chen, J.Y.; Chen, R.D.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.977 pp. 205-212
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Chrysanthemum; corolla; correlation; cultivars; florets; genetic variation; germplasm; greenhouses
Abstract:: ... Comparative morphological analysis was performed to evaluate 35 Chrysanthemum cultivars and its relative species from some representative distributions basing on their genetic diversity. It is expected to provide the theory of resource protection and utilization, and information for further research on chrysanthemum origin and systematic classification of Chrysanthemum genus. With two cultivation ...

85. The recovery of the waste food dates pits in the field of industrial liquid effluent treatment

Author:: Abed, F.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.994 pp. 241-246
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; adsorbents; adsorption; correlation; methylene blue; models; pH; phosphoric acid; sorption isotherms; temperature
Abstract:: ... The present study focuses on the recovery of the waste food, “the date stones”, in the field of industrial liquid effluent treatment. The material was used in its native form as well as chemically activated by phosphoric acid to improve its adsorptive capacity. A range of physic-chemical analyses was performed, for the characterization of adsorbents used, among them: FTIR spectroscopy. In order to ...

86. The role of competition in drought related tree dieback in Persian oak (Quercus brantii) forests, central Zagros, Iran

Author:: Hosseini, Ahmad; Hosseini, Seyed Mohsen; Rahmani, Ahmad; Azadfar, Davoud
Source:: International journal of environmental sciences 2013 v.3 no.6 pp. 2208-2216
ISSN:: 0976-4402
Subject:: Quercus brantii; area; correlation; dead wood; diameter; dieback; drought; environmental science; forests; height; landforms; length; mortality; principal component analysis; research; topography; tree and stand measurements; trees; Iran
Abstract:: ... This research carried out to study the relationship between tree competition and Persian oak (Quercus brantii) dieback and mortality in different site conditions and stand structures in Shalam oak forest which located in north of Ilam province, western Iran. We divided study area into 20 homogenize units based on topography using GIS. Then we established 6 transect with a length of 100 m in each l ...
DOI:: 10.6088/ijes.2013030600036
: http://dx.doi.org/10.6088/ijes.2013030600036

87. Thin layer drying of ginger

Author:: Wu, X.; Srzednicki, G.; Driscoll, R.H.
Source:: Acta horticulturae 2013 no.989 pp. 369-375
ISSN:: 0567-7572
Subject:: correlation; drying temperature; food industry; ginger; models; prediction; shelf life; thin-layer drying; traditional medicine; transportation; water content
Abstract:: ... The objective of this research was to attempt to develop a new thin layer drying model for drying of ginger under non-constant conditions. Ginger, one of the most useful and versatile spices, is used in food industry, traditional medicine and pharmacy. Therefore, there is a significant trading resulting in transportation of large volumes and weights of ginger. Hence, drying is a way of improving t ...

88. Thromboelastography platelet mapping in healthy dogs using 1 analyzer versus 2 analyzers

Author:: Blois, Shauna L.; Banerjee, Amrita; Wood, R. Darren; Park, Fiona M.
Source:: Canadian journal of veterinary research 2013 v.77 no.3 pp. 231-236
ISSN:: 0830-9000
Subject:: adenosine diphosphate; arachidonic acid; blood; correlation; dogs; fibrin; guidelines; thrombin; thromboxanes
Abstract:: ... The objective of this study was to describe the results of thromboelastography platelet mapping (TEG-PM) carried out using 2 techniques in 20 healthy dogs. Maximum amplitudes (MA) generated by thrombin (MAthrombin), fibrin (MA(fibrin)), adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor activity (MA(ADP)), and thromboxane A2 (TxA(2)) receptor activity (stimulated by arachidonic acid, MA(AA)) were recorded. Thro ...

89. Tree-ring growth of Gmelin larch under contrasting local conditions in the north of Central Siberia

Author:: Kirdyanov, Alexander V.; Prokushkin, Anatoly S.; Tabakova, Maria A.
Source:: Dendrochronologia 2013 v.31 no.2 pp. 114-119
ISSN:: 1125-7865
Subject:: Larix gmelinii; Larix sibirica; air; climate change; climatic factors; correlation; dendrochronology; forests; growth rings; permafrost; riparian areas; streams; taiga; temperature; terraces; trees; Siberia
Abstract:: ... While the forest-tundra zone in Siberia, Russia has been dendroclimatologically well-studied in recent decades, much less emphasis has been given to a wide belt of northern taiga larch forests located to the south. In this study, climate and local site conditions are explored to trace their influence on radial growth of Gmelin larch (Larix gmelinii (Rupr.) Rupr.) trees developed on permafrost soil ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.dendro.2012.10.003
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dendro.2012.10.003

90. Variation in carbon isotope discrimination and its relationship with harvest index in the reference collection of chickpea germplasm

Author:: Krishnamurthy, Lakshmanan; Kashiwagi, Junichi; Tobita, Satoshi; Ito, Osamu; Upadhyaya, Hari D.; Gowda, Cholenahalli L. L.; Gaur, Pooran M.; Sheshshayee, Madavalam S.; Singh, Sube; Vadez, Vincent; Varshney, Rajeev K.
Source:: Functional plant biology 2013 v.40 no.12 pp. 1350-1361
ISSN:: 1445-4408
Subject:: biomass; carbon; chickpeas; correlation; drought; flowering; genetic variation; germplasm; grain yield; harvest index; isotopes; seed yield; shoots; transpiration; water stress
Abstract:: ... Terminal drought is a major constraint to chickpea productivity. Carbon isotope discrimination (Δ13C), an integrator of plant behaviour influencing transpiration efficiency (TE), is an important component of yield under drought. The variation in Δ13C and its association with yield was assessed in the reference collection of chickpea germplasm. Drought stress reduced shoot biomass by 36–39% and gra ...
DOI:: 10.1071/FP13088
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP13088

91. Vertical and lateral uprooting resistance of Salix matsudana Koidz in a riparian area

Author:: Liu, Ying; Jia, Zhiqing; Gu, Lan; Gao, Jiarong
Source:: Forestry chronicle 2013 v.89 no.2 pp. 162-168
ISSN:: 0015-7546
Subject:: Salix matsudana; correlation; flow resistance; riparian areas; roots
Abstract:: ... Root morphological characteristics of Salix matsudana Koidz were studied using a complete excavation method. In-situ vertical and lateral uprooting tests were carried out on plants in a riparian zone to evaluate the soil-reinforcing ability of plant roots and flow resistance. Results show that the maximum uprooting force was positively correlated with stem basal diameter in both vertical and later ...
DOI:: 10.5558/tfc2013-033
: http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc2013-033

92. Wireless Sensor Network Effectively Controls Center Pivot Irrigation of Sorghum

Author:: O'Shaughnessy, S.A.; Evett, S.R.; Colaizzi, P.D.; Howell, T.A.
Source:: Applied engineering in agriculture 2013 v.29 no.6 pp. 853-864
ISSN:: 0883-8542
Subject:: center pivot irrigation; correlation; grain sorghum; grain yield; growing season; irrigation rates; irrigation scheduling; soil water; water stress; water use efficiency
Abstract:: ... Automatic irrigation scheduling has been demonstrated using wired sensors and sensor network systems with subsurface drip and moving irrigation systems. However, there are limited studies that report on crop yield and water use efficiency resulting from the use of wireless networks to automatically schedule and control irrigations. In this 2011 study, a multinode wireless sensor network (WSN) syst ...
DOI:: 10.13031/aea.29.9921
: http://dx.doi.org/10.13031/aea.29.9921

93. A data mining approach: Analyzing wind speed and insolation period data in Turkey for installations of wind and solar power plants

Author:: Colak, Ilhami; Sagiroglu, Seref; Demirtas, Mehmet; Yesilbudak, Mehmet
Source:: Energy conversion and management 2013 v.65 pp. 185-197
ISSN:: 0196-8904
Subject:: algorithms; cities; correlation; fuels; power plants; solar energy; solar radiation; wind speed
Abstract:: ... Wind and solar power plant installations have been recently increased rapidly with respect to the depletion of fossil-based fuels all over the world. Due to stochastic nature of meteorological conditions, wind and solar energies have a non-schedulable nature and they require several installation analyses to determine the location and the capacities of wind and solar power to be produced. This pape ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.enconman.2012.07.011
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2012.07.011

94. A large-scale coherent signal of canopy status in maximum latewood density of tree rings at arctic treeline in North America

Author:: Beck, Pieter S.A.; Andreu-Hayles, Laia; D'Arrigo, Rosanne; Anchukaitis, Kevin J.; Tucker, Compton J.; Pinzón, Jorge E.; Goetz, Scott J.
Source:: Global and Planetary Change 2013 v.100 pp. 109-118
ISSN:: 0921-8181
Subject:: canopy; correlation; latewood; latitude; remote sensing; snowmelt; temperature; treeline; North America
Abstract:: ... We compared tree-ring width (TRW) and maximum latewood density (MXD) chronologies to remotely sensed indices of productivity (NDVI) and snowmelt since 1981 and to the instrumental temperature record at four arctic treeline sites in North America. Our results show that at these sites, TRW chronologies reflect temperatures less consistently than the MXD chronologies do and that the NDVI does not cor ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.gloplacha.2012.10.005
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2012.10.005

95. Aluminium tolerance in rice is antagonistic with nitrate preference and synergistic with ammonium preference

Author:: Zhao, Xue Qiang; Guo, Shi Wei; Shinmachi, Fumie; Sunairi, Michio; Noguchi, Akira; Hasegawa, Isao; Shen, Ren Fang
Source:: Annals of botany 2013 v.111 no.1 pp. 69-77
ISSN:: 0305-7364
Subject:: Oryza sativa; acid soils; aluminum; calcareous soils; correlation; cultivars; ecosystems; nitrates; nitrogen; rice; toxicity
Abstract:: ... Background and Aims Acidic soils are dominated chemically by more ammonium and more available, so more potentially toxic, aluminium compared with neutral to calcareous soils, which are characterized by more nitrate and less available, so less toxic, aluminium. However, it is not known whether aluminium tolerance and nitrogen source preference are linked in plants. Methods This question was investi ...
DOI:: 10.1093/aob/mcs234
PubMed:: 23118122
PubMed Central:: PMC3523647
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcs234

96. An economic analysis of the establishment of forest plantations in the United Kingdom to mitigate climatic change

Author:: Nijnik, Maria; Pajot, Guillaume; Moffat, Andy J.; Slee, Bill
Source:: Forest policy and economics 2013 v.26 pp. 34-42
ISSN:: 1389-9341
Subject:: Picea sitchensis; afforestation; carbon; carbon sequestration; climate; climate change; correlation; cost effectiveness; forest plantations; forest policy; forestry development; forests; grazing; land use; sheep; sustainable development; trees; variable costs; woodlands; United Kingdom
Abstract:: ... This paper addresses the economic dimensions of climate change mitigation by afforestation in the UK and the necessity of reconciling sustainable development with carbon sequestration forest policy initiatives. Present value costs per tonne of carbon sequestration through the creation of new forests are estimated, and results of a static comparative analysis, aiming to show the influence of key va ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.forpol.2012.10.002
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2012.10.002

97. Assessing leaf nitrogen content and leaf mass per unit area of wheat in the field throughout plant cycle with a portable spectrometer

Author:: Ecarnot, Martin; Compan, Frédéric; Roumet, Pierre
Source:: Field crops research 2013 v.140 pp. 44-50
ISSN:: 0378-4290
Subject:: Triticum turgidum; correlation; durum wheat; leaves; near-infrared spectroscopy; nitrogen; nitrogen content; spectrometers
Abstract:: ... Leaf nitrogen content (LNC) and leaf mass per unit area (LMA) were assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) on fresh and dried plants of durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp). Individual leaves were scanned with a portable spectrometer and reference analyses of LNC and LMA were then carried out. Partial least squares (PLS) regression was used for calibration and cross-validation. LNC was accura ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fcr.2012.10.013
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2012.10.013

98. Assessing the ratio of archaeol to caldarchaeol as a salinity proxy in highland lakes on the northeastern Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau

Author:: Wang, Huanye; Liu, Weiguo; Zhang, Chuanlun L.; Jiang, Hongchen; Dong, Hailiang; Lu, Hongxuan; Wang, Jinxiang
Source:: Organic geochemistry 2013 v.54 pp. 69-77
ISSN:: 0146-6380
Subject:: correlation; geochemistry; lakes; lipids; particulates; salinity; sediments; soil; China
Abstract:: ... The ratio of archaeol to caldarchaeol (the ACE index) has been proposed recently as an index for paleosalinity reconstruction and is based principally on archaeal core lipids (CLs) from coastal salt pans (Turich, C., Freeman, K.H., 2011. Archaeal lipids record paleosalinity in hypersaline systems. Organic Geochemistry 42, 1147–1157). We have examined possible relationships between salinity and ACE ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.orggeochem.2012.09.011
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orggeochem.2012.09.011

99. Assessment of groundwater vulnerability to nonpoint source pollution in a Mediterranean coastal zone (Mersin, Turkey) under conflicting land use practices

Author:: Güler, Cüneyt; Kurt, Mehmet Ali; Korkut, Reşit Nabi
Source:: Ocean & coastal management 2013 v.71 pp. 141-152
ISSN:: 0964-5691
Subject:: Citrus; chlorides; coastal plains; coasts; correlation; dunes; farms; geographic information systems; groundwater; hydraulic conductivity; land cover; land use; models; nitrates; nonpoint source pollution; orchards; pesticides; poorly drained soils; residential housing; saltwater intrusion; water table; Turkey (country)
Abstract:: ... Groundwater resources of the Tarsus coastal plain (Mersin, Turkey) are being exploited heavily for a variety of purposes and they are under a serious threat from nonpoint source pollution from the conflicting land use practices and saltwater intrusion due to overpumping. In this study, vulnerability of groundwater to nonpoint source pollution was assessed using GIS techniques and employing both Ge ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.10.010
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.10.010

100. Assessment of test–retest reliability of animal-based measures on growing pig farms

Author:: Temple, Déborah; Manteca, Xavier; Dalmau, Antoni; Velarde, Antonio
Source:: Livestock science 2013 v.151 no.1 pp. 35-45
ISSN:: 1871-1413
Subject:: bursitis; correlation; discoloration; farmers; farms; principal component analysis; social behavior; swine
Abstract:: ... Measures taken on animals are subject to variations and their reliability may represent one of their main limitations when used in a welfare assessment tool. Test–retest reliability refers to the likelihood that the same results will be obtained if the assessment is repeated by the same observer. This study discusses the test–retest reliability of quantitative and qualitative animal-based measures ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.livsci.2012.10.012
: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2012.10.012

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2. Agronomic and molecular characterization of gamma ray-induced banana (Musa sp.) mutants using a multivariate statistical algorithm

3. Allelic variation and distribution independence of Puroindoline b-B2 variants and their association with grain texture in wheat

4. An Empirical and Semi Blind Algorithm for Resolving Overlapped Peaks in Chromatography: Application to the Analysis of Environmental Samples

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15. Carbon Stock Sequestered by tree plantations in University campus at Coimbatore, India

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17. Comparative analysis of conventional and precision farming systems for African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)

18. Comparative Analysis of the Susceptibility to Triclosan and Three Other Biocides of Avian Salmonella enterica Isolates Collected 1979 through 1994 and 2004 through 2010

19. Comparative analysis of wild hop based on genetic, chemical and morphological data

20. Comparative assessment of physico-chemical properties influencing microbial biomass as biomarker in monitoring soil status on chronosequences of iron mine overburden spoil

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24. Comparison of automated versus manual neutrophil counts for the detection of cellular abnormalities in dogs receiving chemotherapy: 50 cases (May to June 2008)

25. Correlation between characters of quality and productivity of artichoke for in natura consumption

26. Defect-disorder and risk assessment of heritage trees in urban Hong Kong

27. Description of technique and lower reference limit for magnetic resonance imaging of hippocampal volumetry in dogs

28. Development of a Nonlethal and Minimally Invasive Protocol to Study Elasmobranch Reproduction

29. Different responses in leaf pigments and leaf mass per area to altitude between evergreen and deciduous woody species

30. Do mosquitoes influence bat activity in coastal habitats?

31. Dynamics of Aboveground Mass Hierarchy in Overcrowded Mangrove Kandelia Obovata Stands on Okinawa Island, Japan

32. Ectomycota Associated with Hibernating Bats in Eastern Canadian Caves prior to the Emergence of White-Nose Syndrome

33. Effect of pre-harvest sprouting on physicochemical changes of proteins in wheat.

34. Effect of Soaking Period on the Ogi Powder Produced from Sorghum

35. Effect of spur type, foliar sprays, and differential nitrogen rates on leaf nutrient content and spur leaf area of almond trees (prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb)

36. Effects of increased conductivity of the nutrient solutions and of the addition of potassium silicate against Alternaria japonica on rocket (Eruca Vesicaria) in soilless cultivation

37. Effects of isoflurane with and without dexmedetomidine or remifentanil on heart rate variability before and after nociceptive stimulation at different multiples of minimum alveolar concentration in dogs

38. Effects of Particle Size, Applied Pressure and Pressing Time on the Yield of Oil Expressed from Almond Seed

39. Effects of Rht dwarfing alleles on wheat seed vigour after controlled deterioration

40. Evaluating the accuracy of the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) simulating growth, development, and herbage nutritive characteristics of forage crops grown in the south-eastern dairy regions of Australia

41. Feasibility study on evaluation of internal quality of red pitaya using near infrared spectroscopy

42. Fibre in late gestation gilt diets, glucose tolerance, and feed intake and bodyweight loss during subsequent lactation

43. Fluorometric Detection of Active Alkaline Phosphatase and Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase in Fluid Dairy Products from Multiple Species

44. Grain, sugar and biomass accumulation in tropical sorghums. I. Trade-offs and effects of phenological plasticity

45. Identification of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) as a potential marker of impaired growth in the newborn piglet

46. Impact of industrial-age climate change on the relationship between water uptake and tissue nitrogen in eucalypt seedlings

47. Intraspecific variation in growth and yield response to elevated CO2 in wheat depends on the differences of leaf mass per unit area

48. Is the effect of sowing depth on emergence and early seedling development similar in African indigenous and exotic leafy vegetables?

49. Matrix and habitat quality in a montane cloud-forest landscape: amphibians in coffee plantations in central Veracruz, Mexico

50. Measurement of Uranium, Radium and Radon Exhalation Rate of Soil Samples from Karbi Anglong District of Assam, India Using EDXRF and Can Technique Method

51. Measurement repeatability of tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove offset distance in red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cadavers

52. Morpho-markers as sex determinants in fluted pumpkin (telfairia occidentalis) plants

53. Non-destructive analysis of internal and external qualities of mango fruits during storage by hyperspectral imaging

54. Observations on the biology of organic orchard soils

55. On the relationships between forest fires and weather conditions in Greece from long-term national observations (1894–2010)

56. Physiological and quality characteristics in four genotypes of mulberry fruit (Morus alba L.) during ripening

57. Physiological response of zoysiagrass in urban landscapes to low temperature stress

58. Prediction of lycopene stability in tomato products by radial basis network analysis

59. Prevalence, distribution, and progression of radiographic abnormalities in the lungs of cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii): 89 cases (2002–2005)

60. Producing high quality petunia plants growing under different media

61. Quality and safety management systems in fresh produce wholesale markets in Asia and Latin America

62. Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Information and Modeling of the Photosynthetic Rate of Tomato Plants under Greenhouse Conditions

63. Red blood cell distribution width in dogs with chronic degenerative valvular disease

64. Reproductive Strategy of Labeobarbus batesii (Boulenger, 1903) (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) in the Mbô Floodplain Rivers of Cameroon

65. Research on nondestructive measurement of firmness and soluble tannin content of 'Mopanshi' persimmon using Vis/NIR diffuse reflection spectroscopy

66. Residence, Habitat Use, and Movement Patterns of Atlantic Tripletail in the Ossabaw Sound Estuary, Georgia

67. Risk factors associated with nasopharyngeal cicatrix syndrome in horses

68. Root distribution and demography in an avocado (Persea americana) orchard under groundcover management systems

69. Satellite estimation and ground measurements of solar UV index and influence of aerosol in ground based UV data in Kathmandu, Nepal

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