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1. Abiotic subsurface behaviors of As(V) with Fe(II)

Author:
Lee, Sang-Hun; Jung, Woosik; Jeon, Byong-Hun; Choi, Jae-Young; Kim, Sunjoon
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 13-22
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
anaerobic conditions; arsenic; dissolved oxygen; hematite; iron; oxidation; pH; thermodynamics
Abstract:
... Subsurface geochemical behavior of As(V) with Fe(II) was studied under strict anoxic conditions. Abiotic reduction of As(V) (0.1 mM) to As(III) by aqueous Fe(II) and sorbed Fe(II) in pH range 5.0-7.0 and Fe(II)aq concentration (0.6-1.2 mM) was investigated along with the effect of As(V) on the oxidation of Fe(II) by dissolved oxygen (DO). Although the reduction was thermodynamically feasible for h ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9360-4

2. Activities of photosystem II and antioxidant enzymes in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars exposed to chilling temperatures

Author:
Turan, Özlem; Ekmekçi, Yasemin
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 67-78
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
Cicer arietinum; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; ascorbate peroxidase; chickpeas; chlorophyll; cultivars; fluorescence; glutathione-disulfide reductase; malondialdehyde; peroxidase; photosystem II; seedlings; soil; superoxide dismutase; temperature; water content
Abstract:
... This study was carried out to determine the effect of chilling on both cold-acclimated and non-acclimated chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars (Gökçe and Canıtez 87). Chickpea seedlings grown in soil culture for 12 days were subjected to chilling temperatures (2 and 4°C for 12 days) after maintaining in cold-acclimation (10°C, 7 days) or non-acclimation (25°C, 7 days) periods. The lowest values ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0517-7

3. Adaptability of irrigated spring canola oil production to the US High Plains

Author:
A.D. Pavlista; D.K. Santra; T.A. Isbell; D.D. Baltensperger; G.W. Hergert; J. Krall; A. Mesbach; J. Johnson; M. O’Neil; R. Aiken; A. Berrada
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 165-169
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Brassica napus; canola; canola oil; cultivars; fatty acid composition; foods; industrial oils; irrigation; linoleic acid; linolenic acid; lipid content; oleic acid; seed yield; United States
Abstract:
... Canola oil is high in oleic acid which is commonly used for food and industrial purposes. To determine adaptability of spring canola (Brassica napus L.) to the High Plains for industrial oil production, 26 irrigated trials were conducted from 2005 to 2008. Trials were divided into five regions—1: 36–37°N 108°W; 2: 39–40°N 101–103°W; 3: 41–42°N 102–103°W; 4: 41–42°N 104°W; 5: 43–44°N 106–108°W. Cul ...
Handle:
10113/49129
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.005

4. Allozyme and mtDNA variation of white seabream Diplodus sargus populations in a transition area between western and eastern Mediterranean basins (Siculo-Tunisian Strait)

Author:
M Kaouèche; L Bahri-Sfar; M González-Wangüemert; Á Pérez-Ruzafa; OK Ben Hassine
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 79-90
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Diplodus; allozymes; basins; cytochrome b; demography; loci; mitochondrial DNA
Abstract:
... To investigate the possible influence of the Siculo-Tunisian Strait on the genetic structure of white seabream Diplodus sargus, 13 polymorphic allozyme loci and a fragment of the cytochrome b mito-chondrial DNA were analysed. Allozyme data indicated a moderate but significant differentiation between some north-eastern (Bizerta, Ghar El Melh Lagoon and Mahdia) and southern (Gabes Gulf and El Biban ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572342

5. Ameliorants to immobilize Cd in rice paddy soils contaminated by abandoned metal mines in Korea

Author:
Ok, Yong Sik; Kim, Sung-Chul; Kim, Dong-Kuk; Skousen, Jeffrey G.; Lee, Jin-Soo; Cheong, Young-Wook; Kim, Su-Jung; Yang, Jae E.
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 23-30
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
Food and Drug Administration; bioavailability; cadmium; composts; grain yield; greenhouse experimentation; guidelines; humus; iron; paddy soils; polluted soils; remediation; rice; South Korea
Abstract:
... The cadmium (Cd) content of rice grain grown in metal-contaminated paddy soils near abandoned metal mines in South Korea was found to exceed safety guidelines (0.2 mg Cd kg⁻¹) set by the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). However, current remediation technologies for heavy metal-contaminated soils have limited application with respect to rice paddy soils. Laboratory and greenhouse experime ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9364-0

6. Antioxidative response of Hordeum maritimum L. to potassium deficiency

Author:
Hafsi, Chokri; Romero-Puertas, María C.; del Río, Luis A.; Abdelly, Chedly; Sandalio, Luisa M.
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 193-202
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
ascorbate peroxidase; roots; oxidative stress; shoots; correlation; malondialdehyde; hydrogen peroxide; hydroponics; peroxidase; superoxide dismutase; Hordeum; glutathione dehydrogenase (ascorbate); potassium; enzyme activity; antioxidant activity; vegetative growth; monodehydroascorbate reductase (NADH); glutathione-disulfide reductase; catalase; nutrition
Abstract:
... The objective of the present study was to determine the influence of potassium deprivation on the halophyte species Hordeum maritimum grown in hydroponics for 2 weeks. Treatments were with potassium (+K) or without potassium (−K). Growth, water status, mineral nutrition, parameters of oxidative stress [malondialdehyde (MDA), carbonyl groups (C=O), and hydrogen peroxide concentration (H₂O₂) content ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0537-3

7. Apobaetis Day (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae) from northern Brazil: description of a new species and of the male imago of A. fiuzai Salles & Lugo-Ortiz

Author:
Paulo Vilela Cruz; Rafael Boldrini; Frederico Falcão Salles
Source:
Aquatic insects 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 81-90
ISSN:
1744-4152
Subject:
Baetidae; claws; color; imagos; new species; nymphs; Brazil
Abstract:
... A new species of Apobaetis is described based on nymphs and male imago, and the male imago of A. fiuzai. Specimens were collected in the state of Amazonas, northern region of Brazil. Apobaetis hamadae sp. n. can be easily distinguished from the other congeners by the following combination of characteristics: male imago: (1) abdominal colour pattern; (2) area between forceps not excavated medially. ...
DOI:
10.1080/01650424.2011.572557

8. Application of eggshell waste for the immobilization of cadmium and lead in a contaminated soil

Author:
Ok, Yong Sik; Lee, Sang Soo; Jeon, Weon-Tai; Oh, Sang-Eun; Usman, Adel R. A.; Moon, Deok Hyun
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 31-39
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
EDTA (chelating agent); acetic acid; cadmium; calcium carbonate; calcium chloride; egg shell; heavy metals; hydrochloric acid; lead; liming materials; mixing; polluted soils; wastes
Abstract:
... Liming materials have been used to immobilize heavy metals in contaminated soils. However, no studies have evaluated the use of eggshell waste as a source of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) to immobilize both cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in soils. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of eggshell waste on the immobilization of Cd and Pb and to determine the metal availability following va ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9362-2

9. Artificial neural network analysis of lipase-catalyzed synthesis of sugar alcohol ester

Author:
Atena Adnani; Mahiran Basri; Naz Chaibakhsh; Mohd Basyarudin Abdul Rahman; Abu Bakar Salleh
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 42-48
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
sieves; neurons; Pseudozyma antarctica; neural networks; triacylglycerol lipase; esterification; xylitol; solvents; esters; palmitic acid; temperature; algorithms; prediction
Abstract:
... Artificial neural network (ANN) analysis of immobilized Candida antarctica lipase B-catalyzed esterification of palmitic acid with xylitol was carried out. Temperature, time, amount of enzyme, amount of molecular sieve, substrate molar ratio and volume of solvent were the six important parameters used as the inputs of the network trained by Levenberg–Marquardt (LM) algorithm. After evaluating diff ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.08.006

10. Assessment of current data for the octopus resource in Rodrigues, western Indian Ocean

Author:
WHH Sauer; W Potts; D Raberinary; J Anderson; MJ Sylvio Perrine
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 181-187
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
adults; data collection; models; population size; Indian Ocean; Mauritius
Abstract:
... The annual catch of octopus in the Rodrigues Lagoon, located east/north-east of Mauritius, has dropped by almost half since 1994. This has prompted concern over the resource and has initiated an assessment of the current status of the stock. The limited available biological information suggests that the main pulse of recruitment into the lagoon occurs in the first few months of the year, but that ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572386

11. Assessment of nutrients and heavy metals enrichment in surface sediments from Taihu Lake, a eutrophic shallow lake in China

Author:
Yuan, He-zhong; Shen, Ji; Liu, En-feng; Wang, Jian-jun; Meng, Xiang-hua
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 67-81
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
chromium; cobalt; copper; correlation; eutrophication; geochemistry; heavy metals; industrial effluents; industrial wastes; lakes; lead; manganese; mercury; nickel; normal values; nutrients; phosphorus; principal component analysis; rivers; sediments; sewage; strontium; titanium; vanadium; wastewater; zinc; China
Abstract:
... Concentrations of the nutrients (TN and TP), phosphorus fractions and heavy metals (Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sr, Ti, V, Zn and Hg) in 40 surface sediment samples collected from Taihu Lake, a eutrophic shallow lake in China, were determined. The results showed that the northwest region of the lake possessed higher concentrations of TN and TP, as well as the similar spatial distribution trend in the ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9323-9

12. Autoinduction of a genetic locus encoding putative acyltransferase in Corynebacterium glutamicum

Author:
Hee-Sung Shin; Yong-Jae Kim; In-Hwa Yoo; Heung-Shick Lee; Shouguang Jin; Un-Hwan Ha
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 97-102
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Corynebacterium ammoniagenes; Corynebacterium glutamicum; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; acyltransferases; bacteria; cell free system; gene expression; genes; loci
Abstract:
... A genetic locus, encoding putative acyltransferase, was induced by autoinducers in Corynebacterium glutamicum. The autoinducers were maximally produced by the bacterium after 24 h culture. Those molecules are resistant to proteinase K treatment (300 μg ml−1) for 30 min at 37°C or at 121°C for 15 min, and remained stable after extensive storage at 4°C. Autoinducers in the cell-free culture fluids f ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0395-5
PubMed:
20821248

13. Biochemical synthesis of novel, self-assembling glycolipids from ricinoleic acid by a recombinant α-glucosidase from Geobacillus sp.

Author:
Masa-aki Konishi; Tokuma Fukuoka; Yasuhiro Shimane; Kozue Mori; Yuriko Nagano; Yukari Ohta; Dai Kitamoto; Yuji Hatada
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 139-145
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Geobacillus; alpha-glucosidase; chemical reactions; chemical structure; glycolipids; ions; microscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; ricinoleic acid; sodium
Abstract:
... PURPOSE OF WORK: To explore a novel glycolipid, we performed biochemical reactions using a recombinant α-glucosidase from Geobacillus sp. which shows excellent transglycosylation reaction to hydroxyl groups in a variety of compounds. Two different glycolipids (GL-1 and GL-2) were prepared from ricinoleic acid using a recombinant α-glucosidase from Geobacillus sp. The molecular structure of GL-1 wa ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0410-x
PubMed:
20878539

14. Biology, fisheries and distribution of Thryssa vitrirostris (Gilchrist & Thompson 1908) and other Engraulidae along the coast of the Sofala Bank, western Indian Ocean

Author:
D Mualeque; J Santos
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 127-137
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Stolephorus; Thryssa vitrirostris; bycatch; coasts; fish; rain; reproduction; turbidity; wet season; Indian Ocean; Mozambique
Abstract:
... The Sofala Bank (16°–21° S) forms a major discontinuity in the gradients of engraulid distribution along the south-eastern African coast. Although the number of species declines southwards, the density and the catches of species associated with higher turbidity increases within the bank, particularly for Thryssa vitrirostris and a few other Thryssa and Stolephorus species. Thryssa vitrirostris for ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.575108

15. Blitz therapy for the eradication of Streptococcus agalactiae infections in dairy cattle

Author:
Edmondson, Peter
Source:
In practice 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 33-37
ISSN:
0263-841X
Subject:
Streptococcus agalactiae; antibiotics; dairy cattle; epidemiology; herds; lactation; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Streptococcus agalactiae responds very well to intramammary antibiotic treatment. This allows a system of ‘blitz therapy’ to be used to eliminate these infections. Blitz therapy involves antibiotic intramammary treatment into all four quarters during lactation to eradicate S agalactiae infections. Its use became popular in herds with high cell counts that were caused by S agalactiae. Cell counts h ...
DOI:
10.1136/inp.c7449

16. Cell surface engineering of yeast for applications in white biotechnology

Author:
Kouichi Kuroda; Mitsuyoshi Ueda
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 1-9
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
adsorption; biotechnology; breeding; engineering; enzymes; metal ions; pollutants; proteins; yeasts
Abstract:
... Cell surface engineering is a promising strategy for the molecular breeding of whole-cell biocatalysts. By using this strategy, yeasts can be constructed by the cell surface display of functional proteins; these yeasts are referred to as arming yeasts. Because reactions using arming yeasts as whole-cell biocatalysts occur on the cell surface, materials that cannot enter the cell can be used as rea ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0403-9
PubMed:
20872167

17. Changes in demersal fish assemblages on the west coast of South Africa, 1986–2009

Author:
LJ Atkinson; RW Leslie; JG Field; A Jarre
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 157-170
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Jasus; coasts; demersal fish; ecosystems; geographical variation; latitude; lobsters; multivariate analysis; population dynamics; surveys; temporal variation; South Africa
Abstract:
... Research survey data collected over 24 years (1986–2009) were used to explore long-term changes in demersal fish assemblages on the west coast of South Africa. Differences in spatial (latitude and depth) and temporal (seasonal and annual) factors were examined using multivariate analyses. Fish assemblages are clearly influenced by depth, with a distinct change in the region of the shelf break betw ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572378

18. Characteristics, chemical composition and utilisation of Albizia julibrissin seed oil

Author:
I. Nehdi
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 30-34
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Albizia julibrissin; absorbance; fatty acid composition; free fatty acids; iodine value; linoleic acid; lipid content; melting; nutrition; oilseed crops; oleic acid; p-anisidine value; palmitic acid; peroxide value; physicochemical properties; saponification; seed oils; seeds; ultraviolet radiation; water content
Abstract:
... The physicochemical characteristics, fatty acid and triacylglycerol compositions, DSC profile and UV/vis spectrum of oil extracted from Albizia julibrissin seeds were determined in this study. The oil content and the moisture of the seeds were 10.50% and 1.56%. The free fatty acid, the peroxide value, the p-anisidine value, the saponification value, the iodine value were 2.54%, 6.61mequiv. O₂/kg o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.08.004

19. Characterization of Fusarium avenaceum from lupin in central Alberta: genetic diversity, mating type and aggressiveness

Author:
M. D. Holtz; K. F. Chang; S. F. Hwang; B. D. Gossen; S. E. Strelkov
Source:
Canadian journal of plant pathology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 61-76
ISSN:
1715-2992
Subject:
Fusarium avenaceum; Lupinus angustifolius; aggression; cluster analysis; crops; cultivars; genetic markers; genetic relationships; genetic variation; genotype; internal transcribed spacers; mating types; pathogens; phylogeny; random amplified polymorphic DNA technique; root rot; roots; seedlings; sequence analysis; sexual reproduction; translation (genetics); Alberta
Abstract:
... Root rot, caused by Fusarium avenaceum (teleomorph: Gibberella avenacea), is an important disease of lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) and other crops in western Canada. Fusarium isolates collected from infected roots of lupin in central Alberta were characterized using two RAPD primers, three microsatellite-primed PCR markers, diagnostic primers for putative mating type, sequence comparison of the tr ...
DOI:
10.1080/07060661.2011.536651

20. Characterization of the partial RNA1 and RNA2 3′ untranslated region of Tomato ringspot virus isolates from North America

Author:
Ruhui Li; Ray Mock; Marc Fuchs; John Halbrendt; Bill Howell; Zongrang Liu
Source:
Canadian journal of plant pathology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 94-99
ISSN:
1715-2992
Subject:
Nicotiana benthamiana; Tomato ringspot virus; Vitis; fruit trees; genetic variation; host plants; nucleotide sequences; phylogeny; point mutation; provenance; reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction; sequence analysis; small fruits; vineyards; North America
Abstract:
... The 3′ untranslated regions (UTRs) of RNA1 and RNA2 of Tomato ringspot virus (ToRSV) are 1.3 kb in size and virtually identical. In this study, sequences containing most of the 3′ UTRs (1168–1265 bp) were determined from 18 ToRSV isolates collected from fruit trees, small fruits and grapevines in North America. Pairwise nucleotide sequence comparisons with sequences of two isolates available in Ge ...
DOI:
10.1080/07060661.2011.536648

21. Collapse of South Africa's penguins in the early 21st century

Author:
RJM Crawford; R Altwegg; BJ Barham; PJ Barham; JM Durant; BM Dyer; D Geldenhuys; AB Makhado; L Pichegru; PG Ryan; LG Underhill; L Upfold; J Visagie; LJ Waller; PA Whittington
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 139-156
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Engraulis encrasicolus; Sardinops sagax; Spheniscus; adults; anchovies; biomass; breeding; fisheries; penguins; sardines; survival rate; South Africa
Abstract:
... The number of African penguins Spheniscus demersus breeding in South Africa collapsed from about 56 000 pairs in 2001 to some 21 000 pairs in 2009, a loss of 35 000 pairs (>60%) in eight years. This reduced the global population to 26 000 pairs, when including Namibian breeders, and led to classification of the species as Endangered. In South Africa, penguins breed in two regions, the Western Cape ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572377

22. Community engagement in regional development: a case study of a systems approach to tourism in central Australia

Author:
Friedel, Margaret; Chewings, Vanessa
Source:
Rangeland journal 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 9-22
ISSN:
1036-9872
Subject:
case studies; community service; economic impact; government agencies; information systems; models; tourism; Australia
Abstract:
... We report a case study of community involvement in industry and regional development which took a whole-system approach to growing the tourist industry in central Australia. All stages of the study are presented beginning with the initial creation of a systems model of the industry in collaboration with the tourism industry, government agencies and the wider community in Stage 1. The process of en ...
DOI:
10.1071/RJ09031

23. Comparative morphological and photosynthetic studies on three Malaysian species of Pogonatum from habitats of varying light irradiances

Author:
A Nasrulhaq-Boyce; M A Haji Mohamed; A L Lim; S S Barakbah; K T Yong; D M Nor
Source:
Journal of bryology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 35-41
ISSN:
1743-2820
Subject:
beta-carotene; bryology; carbon dioxide; chlorophyll; electrodes; grana; light intensity; oxygen; photochemistry; protein content; thylakoids
Abstract:
... Comparative morphological and physiological studies were carried out on three species of Malaysian Pogonatum collected from habitats exposed to different light intensities ranging from 28±4 W/m² for P. cirratum subsp. macrophyllum (Dozy & Molk.) Hyvönen, to 230±39 W/m² for P. subtortile (Müll.Hal.) A. Jaeger to 751±45 W/m² for P. neesii (Müll.Hal.) Dozy. Total chlorophyll and beta-carotene content ...
DOI:
10.1179/1743282010Y.0000000006

24. Comparison and utilization of different PCR-based approaches for molecular typing of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae strains from Italy

Author:
Angelo Mazzaglia; Marsilio Renzi; Giorgio M. Balestra
Source:
Canadian journal of plant pathology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 8-18
ISSN:
1715-2992
Subject:
Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae; genetic relationships; kiwifruit; pathovars; random amplified polymorphic DNA technique; Italy; Japan; Korean Peninsula
Abstract:
... Over the last few years, a severe bacterial disease affecting kiwifruit has been reported in Italy. Its causal agent was identified as Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae. For epidemiological purposes, we evaluated the discriminatory power of various PCR-based fingerprinting approaches. Profiles were generated by rep-PCR ((GTG)₅-PCR), IS50-PCR and RAPD, from a wide collection of Italian, Korean an ...
DOI:
10.1080/07060661.2010.538556

25. Completely biodegradable soyprotein–jute biocomposites developed using water without any chemicals as plasticizer

Author:
Narendra Reddy; Yiqi Yang
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 35-41
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
acoustic properties; coproducts; glycerol; jute; plasticizers; polypropylenes; protein concentrates; relative humidity; renewable resources; soy protein isolate; soybeans; tensile strength
Abstract:
... Soyprotein–jute fiber composites developed using water without any chemicals as the plasticizer show much better flexural and tensile properties than polypropylene–jute composites. Co-products of soybean processing such as soy oil, soyprotein concentrate and soy protein isolates are inexpensive, abundantly available and are renewable resources that have been extensively studied as potential matrix ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.08.007

26. Conocephalum salebrosum Szweykowski, Buczkowska & Odrzykoski (Marchantiopsida): modelling the occurrence of a hygrophytic species new to the bryoflora of Portugal, Madeira and Azores

Author:
C Sérgio; C Vieira; D Claro; C Garcia
Source:
Journal of bryology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 30-34
ISSN:
1743-2820
Subject:
Marchantiopsida; bryology; models; Azores; Portugal
Abstract:
... Conocephalum salebrosum Szweykowski, Buczkowska & Odrzykoski, a hygrophytic species, is newly reported for several localities in continental Portugal as well as in Madeira and Azores Islands. Information from studied specimens, and a map showing the actual distribution of this species and its closely related species, C. conicum (L.) Dumort., are provided as the basis for a discussion on the chorol ...
DOI:
10.1179/1743282010Y.0000000004

27. Cross-shelf observations of diet and diel feeding behaviour of the bearded goby Sufflogobius bibarbatus off Namibia

Author:
M Hundt; AC Utne-Palm; MJ Gibbons
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 119-126
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Bacillariophyceae; Sufflogobius bibarbatus; coasts; diet; digestion; feeding behavior; fish; habitats; oxygen; zooplankton; Namibia
Abstract:
... The diet of the bearded goby Sufflogobius bibarbatus was studied at two 48 h stations off the Namibian coast. The inner station (120 m) was characterised by a deep layer of low-oxygen bottom water (<0.5 ml DO l⁻¹ or <10% oxygen saturation) scarcely inhabited by metazoan animal life. Gobies at this station were ∼75 mm total length (TL) and displayed a strong vertical size gradient. The diet of all ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572365

28. Cuphea growth, yield, and oil characteristics as influenced by climate and soil environments across the upper Midwest USA

Author:
Ki-In Kim; Russ W. Gesch; Steven C. Cermak; Winthrop B. Phippen; Marisol T. Berti; Burton L. Johnson; Laura Marek
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 99-107
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Cuphea viscosissima; climate; dodecanoic acid; domestication; edaphic factors; genotype; growth and development; lipid content; new crops; plant growth; seed oils; seed yield; soil quality; soil temperature; Illinois; Iowa; Minnesota; North Dakota
Abstract:
... Cuphea is a potential new oilseed crop rich in medium-chain fatty acids (C8:0 to C14:0) that may serve as a renewable, biodegradable source of oil for lubricants, motor oil, and aircraft fuel. Impacts of climate and soil environment on cuphea growth and development are not well understood. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of climate and soil on growth, seed yield, and seed ...
Handle:
10113/49051
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.003

29. Cysteine-to-serine shuffling using a Saccharomyces cerevisiae expression system improves protein secretion: case of a nonglycosylated mutant of miraculin, a taste-modifying protein

Author:
Keisuke Ito; Taishi Sugawara; Ayako Koizumi; Ken-ichiro Nakajima; Akiko Shimizu-Ibuka; Mitsunori Shiroishi; Hidetsugu Asada; Takami Yurugi-Kobayashi; Tatsuro Shimamura; Tomiko Asakura; Takumi Misaka; So Iwata; Takuya Kobayashi; Keiko Abe
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 103-107
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae; cysteine; mutagenesis; mutants; protein secretion; protein synthesis; screening; serine
Abstract:
... PURPOSE OF WORK: Soluble protein expression is an important first step during various types of protein studies. Here, we present the screening strategy of secretable mutant. The strategy aimed to identify those cysteine residues that provoke protein misfolding in the heterologous expression system. Intentional mutagenesis studies should consider the size of the library and the time required for ex ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0399-1
PubMed:
20936326

30. Dehalogenation of environmental pollutants in microbial electrolysis cells with biogenic palladium nanoparticles

Author:
Tom Hennebel; Jessica Benner; Peter Clauwaert; Lynn Vanhaecke; Peter Aelterman; Ruben Callebaut; Nico Boon; Willy Verstraete
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 89-95
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
coatings; dechlorination; electrodes; ethane; granules; groundwater contamination; hydrogen production; nanoparticles; palladium; pollutants; trichloroethylene; vinyl chloride
Abstract:
... Purpose of work Hydrodehalogenation of persistent pollutants, such as the groundwater contaminants trichloroethylene and diatrizoate, are catalyzed by biogenic Pd nanoparticles. As H2 gas supply for the dehalogenation reactions is still the limiting factor, this study examines in situ H2 production in the cathode of a microbial electrolysis cell. In a biogenic Pd nanoparticle (bio-Pd) free microbi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0393-7
PubMed:
20865443

31. Diagnosis and treatment of urolithiasis in horses

Author:
Edwards, Barrie; Archer, Debra
Source:
In practice 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 2-10
ISSN:
0263-841X
Subject:
bladder; horses; urinary tract diseases
Abstract:
... Obstructive disease of the urinary tract of horses is an uncommon but potentially serious disorder. Urolithiasis, the most prevalent form of this disorder, can occur at any location in the urinary tract but is most typically seen in the bladder of male adult horses. The presenting signs of urolithiasis are highly variable and depend on the anatomical location of the obstruction. This article discu ...
DOI:
10.1136/inp.c7445

32. Differential expression of heat-shock proteins Hsp70 and Hsp90 in vegetative and reproductive tissues of Iris pumila

Author:
Manitašević Jovanović, Sanja; Tucić, Branka; Matić, Gordana
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 233-240
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
protein synthesis; antibodies; Western blotting; gardens; stamens; gene expression regulation; habitats; leaves
Abstract:
... Tissue-specific variation in Hsp70 and Hsp90 expression was studied in vegetative (leaf) and reproductive organs (floral tube, ovary and stamen) of Iris pumila plants originating from a sun-exposed and a shaded natural population, which experienced similar growth conditions in an experimental garden. Western blot analysis revealed the presence of both the Hsps in all examined tissues, but at diffe ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0530-x

33. Distribution and seasonal dynamics of arsenic in a shallow lake in northwestern New Jersey, USA

Author:
Barringer, Julia L.; Szabo, Zoltan; Wilson, Timothy P.; Bonin, Jennifer L.; Kratzer, Todd; Cenno, Kimberly; Romagna, Terri; Alebus, Marzooq; Hirst, Barbara
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 1-22
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
aerators; alum; arsenates; arsenic; arsenites; boats; copper sulfate; eutrophication; lakes; metals; mixing; recreation; sediments; summer; traffic; wind; winter; New Jersey
Abstract:
... Elevated concentrations of arsenic (As) occurred during warm months in water from the outlet of Lake Mohawk in northwestern New Jersey. The shallow manmade lake is surrounded by residential development and used for recreation. Eutrophic conditions are addressed by alum and copper sulfate applications and aerators operating in the summer. In September 2005, arsenite was dominant in hypoxic to anoxi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9289-7

34. Distribution and seasonality of cetaceans in tropical waters between Angola and the Gulf of Guinea

Author:
CR Weir
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 1-15
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Agoseris; Megaptera novaeangliae; Physeter macrocephalus; Tursiops truncatus; data collection; geophysics; species diversity; spring; surveys; winter; Angola; Gulf of Guinea
Abstract:
... The species richness, spatial distribution, seasonality and interspecific associations of cetaceans in tropical oceanic waters between the Gulf of Guinea and Angola were examined using 5 905.3 h of dedicated survey effort collected from 13 platforms of opportunity (geophysical vessels) between 2004 and 2009, and from incidental records. Most effort (87.8%) was recorded in waters >1 000 m deep. A t ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572333

35. Distribution patterns in British and Irish liverworts and hornworts

Author:
Christopher D Preston; Colin A Harrower; Mark O Hill
Source:
Journal of bryology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 3-17
ISSN:
1743-2820
Subject:
bryology; geographical distribution; journals; mosses and liverworts; nesting; nests
Abstract:
... The 300 species of British and Irish liverworts and hornworts are classified into 10 groups, based on their recorded presence in 10×10 km grid squares (hectads). A two-stage classification (CLUSTASPEC) initially amalgamated single species into clusters and then systematically removed the smallest clusters, redistributing their species until only 10 clusters remained; in the second stage, species w ...
DOI:
10.1179/1743282010Y.0000000001

36. Dynamics of bovine spleen cell populations during the acute response to Babesia bovis infection: an immunohistological study

Author:
D. A. Schneider; H. Yan; R. G. Bastos; W. C. Johnson; P. R. Gavin; A. J. Allen; G. M. Barrington; L. M. Herrman-Hoesing; D. P. Knowles; W. L. Goff
Source:
Parasite immunology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 34-44
ISSN:
0141-9838
Subject:
Babesia bovis; antigens; babesiosis; calves; dendritic cells; host-pathogen relationships; hyperplasia; immune response; mice; models; monitoring; natural killer cells; pathogens; spleen; splenocytes; splenomegaly
Abstract:
... The spleen is a critical organ in defence against haemoparasitic diseases like babesiosis. Many in vitro and ex vivo studies have identified splenic cells working in concert to activate mechanisms required for successful resolution of infection. The techniques used in those studies, however, remove cells from the anatomical context in which cell interaction and trafficking take place. In this stud ...
Handle:
10113/56576
DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-3024.2010.01249.x
PubMed:
21155841

37. EMS: developing a structured approach

Author:
Mahoney, Paul; Martin, Nicola
Source:
In practice 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 38-41
ISSN:
0263-841X
Subject:
college students; universities; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... Extramural studies (EMS) are compulsory for all veterinary students in the UK. The benefits of a strong EMS programme are considerable, and have been clearly set out by the RCVS in its EMS recommendations, policy and guidance notes. Although universities take primary responsibility for delivering ‘Day 1 competencies’ for students, EMS placements provide the ‘real world’ environment in which underg ...
DOI:
10.1136/inp.c7173

38. Effect of arsenic species on the growth and arsenic accumulation in Cucumis sativus

Author:
Hong, Sun Hwa; Choi, Sun Ah; Lee, Myung-Hyun; Min, Bo Ra; Yoon, Cheolho; Yoon, Hyeon; Cho, Kyung-Suk
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 41-47
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
Cucumis sativus; arsenic; bioaccumulation factor; cacodylic acid; cucumbers; polluted soils; roots; shoots
Abstract:
... The effects of arsenic (As) species, such as As(III), As(V) and dimethylarsinic acid (DMA), on the accumulation of As in cucumber (Cucumis sativus), as well as on its growth in a soil mesocosm were evaluated. When Cucumis sativus was cultivated in soils contaminated with 20 and 50 mg/kg of As(III), As(V) or DMA for 40 days, the growth was markedly inhibited by the inorganic As (As(III) and As(V)) ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9351-5

39. Effect of drought stress on growth and accumulation of active constituents in Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge

Author:
Hongyun Liu; Xiangdong Wang; Donghui Wang; Zhirong Zou; Zongsuo Liang
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 84-88
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Salvia miltiorrhiza; root shoot ratio; roots; rosmarinic acid; salvianolic acid; semiarid zones; shoots; traditional medicine; water stress
Abstract:
... The roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of drought stress on growth and active constituents composition in S. miltiorrhiza. Three water-stress treatments, including control, medium drought stress and severe drought stress, were applied on the whole growth cycle. The results showed that drought ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.006

40. Effect of outdoor exposure on some properties of resin-treated plybamboo

Author:
U.M.K. Anwar; Salim Hiziroglu; H. Hamdan; M. Abd.Latif
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 140-145
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Gigantochloa; bamboos; bending strength; environmental factors; exposure duration; formaldehyde; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture; molecular weight; phenol; plywood; surface roughness
Abstract:
... The objective of this investigation was to evaluate some of the physical and mechanical properties of resin-treated plywood type panels manufactured from bamboo strips (Gigantochloa scortechinii). Experimental plybamboo samples were made from low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (LMwPF) treated bamboo strips. They were exposed to outdoor condition ranging from 1 to 12 months. Modulus of elasti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.014

41. Effective natural dye extraction from different plant materials using ultrasound

Author:
Venkatasubramanian Sivakumar; J. Vijaeeswarri; J. Lakshmi Anna
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 116-122
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
bark; color; dye plants; dyes; flowers; foods; pomegranates; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... Dyes derived from natural sources have emerged as an important alternative to synthetic dyes. Therefore, there is a need for developing better solid–liquid extraction techniques for leaching natural colorants from plant materials for applications in plant research, food as well as dyeing industries. The influence of ultrasound on natural colorant extraction from different potential dye yielding ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.007

42. Effects of defoliation and competition on the post-fire response of Poa ligularis Ness. in semi-arid central Argentina

Author:
Peláez, Daniel V.; Elia, Omar R.; Blázquez, Francisco R.
Source:
Rangeland journal 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 59-66
ISSN:
1036-9872
Subject:
Poa ligularis; belowground biomass; defoliation; fires; growing season; interspecific competition; leaves; tillers; Argentina
Abstract:
... The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effects of defoliation on tiller growth of Poa ligularis Ness. at two different intervals after fire as well as how recovery is affected by different levels of herbaceous interspecific competition during the subsequent growing season. Early post-fire defoliation (6 months after burning) reduced (P<0.05) the height, number of green leaves and total g ...
DOI:
10.1071/RJ10048

43. Effects of elevated carbon dioxide and/or ozone on endogenous plant hormones in the leaves of Ginkgo biloba

Author:
Li, XueMei; Zhang, LiHong; Li, YueYing; Ma, LianJu; Chen, Qiang; Wang, Lan Lan; He, XingYuan
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 129-136
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
Ginkgo biloba; abscisic acid; carbon dioxide; dihydrozeatin; forest trees; indole acetic acid; leaf area; leaves; ozone; shoots; tree growth; zeatin; China
Abstract:
... Four-year-old Gingko (Ginkgo biloba L.) trees were exposed to ambient and elevated concentrations of CO₂ and O₃, and their combination for 1 year, using open-top chambers in Shenyang, China in 2006. Growth parameters and endogenous plant hormones were measured simultaneously over the experiment period. Elevated CO₂ increased leaf area and leaf dry weight but had no effect on shoot length, increase ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0528-4

44. Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on vegetation dynamics of a degraded native grassland in semi-arid south-eastern Australia

Author:
Hacker, R.B.; Toole, I.D.; Melville, G.J.
Source:
Rangeland journal 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 87-97
ISSN:
1036-9872
Subject:
cotton; grasslands; grasses; perennials; nitrogen; sucrose; phosphorus fertilizers; dry matter accumulation; plant density; carbon; biological activity in soil; indigenous species; phosphorus; Enteropogon; mortality; Australia
Abstract:
... The roles of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in controlling vegetation transitions in a degraded semi-arid grassland were investigated in a factorial experiment that combined two initial levels of perennial plant density (low and high), three levels of N (N+, N0 and N-) and two levels of P (P+ and P0). Increased levels of both N and P were achieved by fertiliser addition while sucrose was used to ...
DOI:
10.1071/RJ10030

45. Efficient and rapid plant regeneration of oil palm zygotic embryos cv. ‘Tenera' through somatic embryogenesis

Author:
Thuzar, Mya; Vanavichit, Apichart; Tragoonrung, Somvong; Jantasuriyarat, Chatchawan
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 123-128
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
2,4-D; Elaeis guineensis; acclimation; amino acids; callus culture; callus formation; casein; charcoal; dicamba; embryo culture; growth regulators; picloram; putrescine; roots; shoots; soil; somatic embryogenesis; somatic embryos
Abstract:
... An efficient and rapid plant regeneration system through somatic embryogenesis was developed using 13-week-old zygotic embryos of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) cv. ‘Tenera'. Zygotic embryos were cultured on MS and N6 media supplemented with 2.0 mg L⁻¹ picloram, 2,4-D and dicamba. The highest embryogenic callus formation (32%) was observed on N6 medium with 2,4-D after 3 month culture on callu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0526-6

46. Efficient genetic transformation of Jatropha curcas L. by microprojectile bombardment using embryo axes

Author:
Mukul Joshi; Avinash Mishra; Bhavanath Jha
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 67-77
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Jatropha curcas; Southern blotting; genes; genetic transformation; genetically modified organisms; helium; introgression; polymerase chain reaction; seeds; statistical analysis
Abstract:
... An efficient and reproducible protocol was established for genetic transformation in Jatropha curcas through microprojectile bombardment. Decotyledonated embryos from mature seeds were pre-cultured for 5 days and elongated embryonic axis was subjected to bombardment for the optimization of physical parameters. The frequency of transient gus expression and survival of putative transformants were ta ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.002

47. Eighteen mosses from the Hyrcanian forest region new to Iran

Author:
Habib Zare; Moslem Akbarinia; Lars Hedenäs; Ali Asghar Maassumi
Source:
Journal of bryology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 62-65
ISSN:
1743-2820
Subject:
Rhynchostegium; bryology; epiphytes; forests; mosses and liverworts; Iran
Abstract:
... In the course of investigations in the Hyrcanian region of northern Iran, especially of epiphyte vegetation in the Elburz Mountains south of the city of Nowshahr (36°39′N, 51°30′E), 18 moss species that have not been reported from the country earlier were found. Several of the new finds represent major range extensions, or fill gaps in the known distributions of the species, for example, Lescuraea ...
DOI:
10.1179/037366810X12814321877462

48. Engineering of a multi-functional extracellular matrix protein for immobilization to bone mineral hydroxyapatite

Author:
Wonmo Kang; Tai-Il Kim; Yerang Yun; Hae-Won Kim; Jun-Hyeog Jang
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 199-204
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Escherichia coli; affinity chromatography; extracellular matrix; fibronectins; hydroxyapatite; osteocalcin; tissue engineering
Abstract:
... PURPOSE OF WORK: We have developed a strategy of designing multi-functional extracellular matrix proteins for functionalizing bone tissue engineering scaffolds and other biomedical surfaces to achieve improvements in bone grafting, bone repair and bone regeneration. We developed a novel extracellular matrix protein designed to have a cell adhesive RGD sequence derived from fibronectin and active f ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0412-8
PubMed:
20872161

49. Enhancement of thymidine production in E. coli by eliminating repressors regulating the carbamoyl phosphate synthetase operon

Author:
Bong Seong Koo; Hyung Hwan Hyun; Sang Yong Kim; Chan Hwa Kim; Hyeon Cheol Lee
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 71-78
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Escherichia coli; batch fermentation; biosynthesis; drugs; enzymes; operon; plasmids; thymidine; transcription (genetics)
Abstract:
... PURPOSE OF WORK: Thymidine is an important precursor in antiviral drugs. We have enhanced thymidine production in E. coli by eliminating the repressors in the transcription of the gene coding for carbamoyl phosphate synthetase. The operon for carbamoyl phosphate synthetase (CarAB) in the thymidine biosynthesis regulatory pathway was derepressed by disrupting three known repressors (purR, pepA and ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0413-7
PubMed:
20872160

50. Estimation of mercury speciation in soil standard reference materials with different extraction methods by ion chromatography coupled with ICP-MS

Author:
Park, Misun; Yoon, Hyeon; Yoon, Cheolho; Yu, Jae-Young
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 49-56
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
X-ray diffraction; aluminum; carbonate minerals; hydrochloric acid; ion exchange chromatography; mercury; methanol; methylmercury compounds; sediments; silicate minerals; soil; Montana
Abstract:
... Analytical methods for the speciation of mercury, based on microwave extraction and sonication extraction, have been tested to determine the inorganic mercury and methyl mercury contents in two standard soil reference materials: SRM 2710 Montana Soil and BCR 580 estuarine sediment. Prior to applying the speciation extraction methods, the mineral compositions were analyzed via XRD analysis, with SR ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9363-1

51. Evaluation of grape stalks as a bioresource

Author:
Lan Ping; Nicolas Brosse; Poulomi Sannigrahi; Arthur Ragauskas
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 200-204
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
biomass; cellulose; delignification; digestibility; ethanol; fatty acid composition; fatty acids; grapes; lignin; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; oxidation; pulp; stems; sugars; sulfuric acid; tannins
Abstract:
... The compositional characteristics of grape stalk in terms of lignin, sugars, ash, extractives and tannins contents were established. The biomass composition of grape stalk is 34% lignin, 36% cellulose, 24% hemicellulose and 6% tannins. The tannins, analysed by solution ¹³C NMR, were essentially of procyanidin type and the dichloromethane extractives fraction, characterized by GC–MS, was mainly com ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.009

52. Evaluation of the efficacy of the sequential elution technique, by use of electron microscopy methods

Author:
A Perez-Llamazares; J A Fernandez; J R Aboal; S Giordano; A Carballeira
Source:
Journal of bryology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 54-61
ISSN:
1743-2820
Subject:
bryology; cation exchange; energy-dispersive X-ray analysis; metabolism; mosses and liverworts; steel
Abstract:
... In the present study, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM–EDS) was used in conjunction with the sequential elution technique (SET) to evaluate the efficacy of extraction of Zn from the moss Pseudoscleropodium purum (Hedw.) M. Fleisch. Moss samples were collected from two areas, a contaminated area (with high concentrations of Zn) in the surroundings of a ste ...
DOI:
10.1179/037366810X12814321877543

53. Exploitation of patchy soil water resources by the clonal vine Ficus tikoua in karst habitats of southwestern China

Author:
Liu, Chang-Cheng; Liu, Yu-Guo; Guo, Ke; Fan, Da-Yong; Yu, Li-Fei; Yang, Rui
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 93-102
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
Ficus tikoua; adventitious roots; biomass; gas exchange; habitats; karsts; leaf water potential; net assimilation rate; parents; photosystem II; progeny; soil water; vegetation; vines; water content; water distribution; water stress; China
Abstract:
... The karst habitats of southwestern China are characterized by a highly heterogeneous distribution of water resources. We hypothesized that the clonal integration between connected ramets of the clonal vine Ficus tikoua was an important adaptive strategy to the patchy distribution of water resources in these habitats. We grew ramet pairs (each consisting of a parent and an offspring ramet) in both ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0520-z

54. Expression of human apolipoprotein A-I in Nicotiana tabacum

Author:
Pasquale Chiaiese; Maria Minutolo; Angela Arciello; Fulvio Guglielmini; Renata Piccoli; Edgardo Filippone
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 159-165
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Nicotiana tabacum; Western blotting; apolipoprotein A-I; culture media; developmental stages; humans; leaves; plant organs; tobacco; transgenic plants
Abstract:
... Several transgenic tobacco lines expressing human apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I) were obtained. Western blot analyses indicated the expression of the recombinant protein in plant organs at various stages of development, including senescent leaves. A cell line expressing human ApoA-I was established from a T1 transgenic plant. Recombinant ApoA-I was isolated either from extracts of transgenic leaves a ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0388-4
PubMed:
20820879

55. Extraction of condensed tannins from grape pomace for use as wood adhesives

Author:
Lan Ping; Nicolas Brosse; Laurent Chrusciel; Paola Navarrete; Antonio Pizzi
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 253-257
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
adhesives; formaldehyde; gels; grape pomace; hydroxides; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; proanthocyanidins; tannins; wood
Abstract:
... The extraction of condensed tannins from grape pomace was examined using a mixture water–sodium hydroxide at 120°C. The extracts were characterized by solution ¹³C NMR and have showed characteristic consistent with that of condensed tannins with dominant procyanidin units. The tannin fractions reactivity toward formaldehyde was studied by gel time analysis and thermomechanical analysis in bending. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.007

56. Feeding and ecomorphology of seven flatfish species in the North-North-West Aegean Sea, Greece

Author:
PK Karachle; KI Stergiou
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 67-78
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Arnoglossus laterna; Citharus linguatula; Crustacea; Polychaeta; Symphurus; diet; fish; fisheries; gillnets; intestines; invertebrates; mouth; multivariate analysis; trophic relationships; Aegean Sea; Greece
Abstract:
... The diet composition and possible relationships between mouth area and intestine length with feeding were investigated for seven flatfish species in the North-North-West Aegean Sea. Samples were obtained from commercial fisheries (trawls and gillnets) on a seasonal basis, and a total of 444 individuals was analysed. The two most abundant species, Arnoglossus laterna and Citharus linguatula, preyed ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572338

57. Fiber from tangerine juice industry

Author:
N. Martí; D. Saura; E. Fuentes’; V. Lizama; E. García; M.J. Mico-Ballester; J. Lorente
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 94-98
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Citrus; acid detergent fiber; beverage industry; citrus peels; clementines; crude fiber; extractors; fruit juices; fruits; grains; industrial byproducts; marketing strategies; neutral detergent fiber; particle size; plant fibers; profits and margins; tangerines; Mediterranean region
Abstract:
... The four main tangerine varieties (Oroval, Hernandina, Fortuna and Clemenville) processed in the Mediterranean region were analyzed for juice yield, diverse by-products obtained in industrial processing (peel, core and frit) and fiber content: crude fiber (CF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF), from the by-products (peel, core and frit) obtained in tangerine processing ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.004

58. Foliage susceptibility of six eastern Canadian forest tree species to Phytophthora ramorum

Author:
A. Jinek; M. Simard; S. C. Brière; A. K. Watson; R. J. Tweddell; D. Rioux
Source:
Canadian journal of plant pathology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 26-37
ISSN:
1715-2992
Subject:
Abies balsamea; Acer saccharum subsp. saccharum; Betula alleghaniensis; Commiphora; Fraxinus americana; Larix laricina; Phytophthora ramorum; Quercus rubra; Rhododendron; climatic factors; conifer needles; dipping; forest trees; forests; necrosis; pathogens; polymerase chain reaction; risk; sporangia; sporulation; Canada
Abstract:
... To help assess the risk of establishment of Phytophthora ramorum in eastern Canada, detached leaves/needles of six eastern native forest species were inoculated with P. ramorum and the amount of necrosis and sporulation was determined. Inoculation was also performed by plant dipping. Balsam fir (Abies balsamea), sugar maple (Acer saccharum), yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis), white ash (Fraxinu ...
DOI:
10.1080/07060661.2010.534892

59. Foliar application of chitosan activates artemisinin biosynthesis in Artemisia annua L.

Author:
Caiyan Lei; Dongming Ma; Gaobin Pu; Xiaofang Qiu; Zhigao Du; Hong Wang; Guofeng Li; Hechun Ye; Benye Liu
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 176-182
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Artemisia annua; artemisinin; biosynthesis; chitosan; foliar application; hydrogen peroxide; infectious diseases; leaves; malaria; metabolites; superoxide anion
Abstract:
... There has been much interest in artemisinin owing to its excellent activity against malaria, an infectious disease threatening the tropical world. However, the low artemisinin content (0.01–0.8%, DW) in Artemisia annua, which is the only commercial source of artemisinin, makes artemisinin expensive to produce and not yet available on a global scale. Here we show that foliar application of 100mgl ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.001

60. Foregoing Sub-therapeutic Antibiotics: the Impact on Broiler Grow-out Operations

Author:
MacDonald, James M.; Wang, Sun-Ling
Source:
Applied economic perspectives and policy 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 79-98
ISSN:
2040-5804
Subject:
broiler chickens; veterinary drugs; antibiotics; surveys; animal pathogens; broiler feeding; costs and returns; United States
Abstract:
... We use data from a recent national survey to analyze the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotics (STAs) among broiler growers. We estimate that 42% of growers do not use STAs in their feed or water, and instead rely on a set of other practices, including pathogen testing, expanded sanitary protocols, altered feeding regimens, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point HACCP plans to maintain produc ...
Handle:
10113/48652
DOI:
10.1093/aepp/ppq030

61. Function and evolution of sex determination mechanisms, genes and pathways in insects

Author:
Gempe, Tanja; Beye, Martin
Source:
BioEssays 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 52-60
ISSN:
0265-9247
Subject:
Drosophila; evolution; females; gender differences; genes; insects; males; sex determination; sexual development; surveys
Abstract:
... Animals have evolved a bewildering diversity of mechanisms to determine the two sexes. Studies of sex determination genes - their history and function - in non‐model insects and Drosophila have allowed us to begin to understand the generation of sex determination diversity. One common theme from these studies is that evolved mechanisms produce activities in either males or females to control a sha ...
DOI:
10.1002/bies.201000043
PubMed:
21110346
PubMed Central:
PMC3040292

62. Functional and biophysical characterization of a hyperthermostable GH51 α-L-arabinofuranosidase from Thermotoga petrophila

Author:
Camila Ramos dos Santos; Fábio Márcio Squina; Andréia Meza Navarro; Daiane Patrícia Oldiges; Adriana Franco Paes Leme; Roberto Ruller; Andrew John Mort; Rolf Prade; Mário Tyago Murakami
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 131-137
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Thermotoga; arabinose; capillary zone electrophoresis; glycosides; pH; proteins
Abstract:
... A hyperthermostable glycoside hydrolase family 51 (GH51) α-L-arabinofuranosidase from Thermotoga petrophila RKU-1 (TpAraF) was cloned, overexpressed, purified and characterized. The recombinant enzyme had optimum activity at pH 6.0 and 70°C with linear α-1,5-linked arabinoheptaose as substrate. The substrate cleavage pattern monitored by capillary zone electrophoresis showed that TpAraF is a class ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0409-3
PubMed:
20872163

63. Gear selectivity of large-mesh nets and drumlines used to catch sharks in the Queensland Shark Control Program

Author:
WD Sumpton; SM Taylor; NA Gribble; G McPherson; T Ham
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 37-43
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Caretta caretta; Chelonia mydas; Galeocerdo cuvier; Sphyrnidae; bycatch; marine mammals; risk; sea turtles; sharks; ventilators; Queensland
Abstract:
... Catches of sharks and bycatch in large-mesh nets and baited drumlines used by the Queensland Shark Control Program were examined to determine the efficacy of both gear types and assess fishing strategies that minimise their impacts. There were few significant differences in the size of both sharks and bycatch in the two gear types, apart from significantly smaller (p < 0.05) tiger sharks Galeocerd ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572335

64. Genes that move the window of viability of life: Lessons from bacteria thriving at the cold extreme: Mesophiles can be turned into extremophiles by substituting essential genes

Author:
de Lorenzo, Víctor
Source:
BioEssays 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 38-42
ISSN:
0265-9247
Subject:
Escherichia coli; bacteria; cold; engineering; essential genes; extremophiles; genetically modified organisms; heterologous gene expression; hosts; microbial ecology; pathogens; temperature; vaccines; viability
Abstract:
... Whether occurrence of life at the physicochemical extremes results from the entire adaptation of organisms to such settings or it originates from the action of a few genes has been debated for a long time. Recent evidence suggests that a limited number of functions suffice to change the predilection of microorganisms for radically different environmental scenarios. For instance, expression of a fe ...
DOI:
10.1002/bies.201000101

65. Geochemical distribution of trace element concentrations in the vicinity of Boroo gold mine, Selenge Province, Mongolia

Author:
Inam, Edu; Khantotong, Supawan; Kim, Kyoung-Woong; Tumendemberel, Bulgan; Erdenetsetseg, Sugar; Puntsag, Tamir
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 57-69
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
aluminum; arsenic; bioavailability; cadmium; copper; environmental impact; gold; heavy metals; humans; iron; lead; manganese; monitoring; nickel; risk; sediments; selenium; soil; soil sampling; water quality; wells; zinc; Mongolia
Abstract:
... The environmental impacts of Boroo gold mine project in Mongolia was evaluated by chemical characterization of trace element concentrations in water, soils and tailing dam sediment samples. The results showed that concentrations of B, Cd, Ni and Se in the water samples were within the accepted levels of the Mongolia water quality standard (MNS4586: 1998). However, the concentrations of Al, As, Cu, ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9347-1

66. Geochemistry of mineral licks at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Author:
Stephenson, J. D.; Mills, A.; Eksteen, J. J.; Milewski, A. V.; Myburgh, J. G.
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 49-53
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
cobalt; conservation areas; copper; geochemistry; geophagia; herbivores; manganese; molybdenum; nutrients; selenium; sodium; topsoil; zinc; South Africa
Abstract:
... Although numerous hypotheses have been proposed to explain geophagy, the primary driver of this behaviour remains elusive. Supplementation of scarce nutrients is one commonly cited explanation. We examined the element concentration of three licks relative to adjacent topsoils to infer the possible reasons for geophagy at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve. Lick samples had greater concentrations of B, Co, ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9313-y

67. Germline stem cell maintenance as a proximate mechanism of life‐history trade‐offs?: Drosophila selected for prolonged fecundity have a slower rate of germline stem cell loss

Author:
Kaczmarczyk, Angela N.; Kopp, Artyom
Source:
BioEssays 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 5-12
ISSN:
0265-9247
Subject:
Caenorhabditis elegans; Drosophila melanogaster; adults; fecundity; genes; genetic variation; germ cells; life history; models; stem cells
Abstract:
... We suggest that the commonly observed trade‐offs between early‐ and late‐life reproduction may be mediated by genetic variation in germline stem cell maintenance. Stem cell biology provides a natural framework and experimental methods for understanding the mechanistic basis of life‐history evolution. At the same time, natural variation in life‐history strategies can serve as a powerful tool for id ...
DOI:
10.1002/bies.201000085

68. Glucose-free fructose production from Jerusalem artichoke using a recombinant inulinase-secreting Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain

Author:
Jing Yu; Jiaxi Jiang; Wangming Ji; Yuyang Li; Jianping Liu
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 147-152
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Jerusalem artichokes; Kluyveromyces; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; additives; artichokes; fermentation; fructose; genes; glucose; hexokinase; inulin; inulinase; tubers; yeasts
Abstract:
... PURPOSE OF WORK: Using inulin (polyfructose) obtained from Jerusalen artichokes, we have produced fructose free of residual glucose using a recombinant inulinase-secreting strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a one-step fermentation of Jerusalem artichoke tubers. For producing fructose from inulin, a recombinant inulinase-producing Saccharomyce cerevisiae strain was constructed with a deficiency ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0414-6
PubMed:
20878538

69. Gorse (Ulex europæus) as a possible source of xylans by hydrothermal treatment

Author:
Pablo Ligero; Alberto de Vega; Johannes C. van der Kolk; Jan E.G. van Dam
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 205-210
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Ulex; biomass; cellulose; economic valuation; hot water treatment; lignin; shrubs; temperature; xylan; xylose; Spain
Abstract:
... Autocatalytic hydrothermal process conditions were used to study Ulex europæus (Gorse) as a source of xylan compounds. The aim was to study the possibilities for using this unutilised biomass material to produce xylans. Ulex is an evergreen shrub that grows in the northwest of Spain and has no economic value. Therefore, Ulex is considered a promising candidate as a biomass source. Ulex showed a to ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.011

70. Habitat use and trophic structure in a microbat assemblage on the edge of the southern rangelands, Western Australia: insights from stable isotope analysis

Author:
Dunlop, J.N.; Bullen, R.D.
Source:
Rangeland journal 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 1-7
ISSN:
1036-9872
Subject:
Chiroptera; Formicidae; arid zones; climate change; drought; fur; habitats; rangelands; shrublands; stable isotopes; trophic relationships; woodlands; Western Australia
Abstract:
... The microbat assemblage on Charles Darwin Reserve was investigated between 2007 and 2009 to provide a benchmark for monitoring long-term responses to climate change on a major bioregional boundary, the mulga-eucalypt line. Stable isotope analysis of bat fur was used to interpret the current local habitat and trophic relationships between microbat species with different biogeographical affinities. ...
DOI:
10.1071/RJ10028

71. Heavy metals in sediments of the Yarlung Tsangbo and its connection with the arsenic problem in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin

Author:
Li, Chaoliu; Kang, Shichang; Zhang, Qianggong; Gao, Shaopeng; Sharma, Chhatra Mani
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 23-32
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
anthropogenic activities; arsenic; basins; climatic factors; dissolved oxygen; groundwater; heavy metals; nickel; pH; parent rock; river water; rivers; sediments; water temperature; zinc; China
Abstract:
... The Yarlung Tsangbo (YT) is a large river running across southern Tibet and has significant effects on its lower reaches, the Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin. In order to investigate the geochemical features of the YT, 18 surface sediment samples were collected; ten trace element concentrations were measured for bulk sediments and two fine grain size fractions. Meanwhile, basic physicochemical parameters ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9311-0

72. High value triterpenic compounds from the outer barks of several Eucalyptus species cultivated in Brazil and in Portugal

Author:
R.M.A. Domingues; G.D.A. Sousa; C.M. Silva; C.S.R. Freire; A.J.D. Silvestre; C. Pascoal Neto
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 158-164
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Eucalyptus globulus; Eucalyptus grandis; aromatic compounds; bark; chemical composition; fatty acids; fatty alcohols; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; oleanolic acid; sesquiterpenoids; Brazil; Portugal
Abstract:
... The chemical composition of the lipophilic extracts of the inner and outer bark fractions of Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus urograndis (E. grandis×Eucalyptus urophylla) cultivated in Brazil and Eucalyptus maidenii, cultivated in Portugal was studied by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. The extracts were shown to be mainly composed of triterpenic compounds (along with mono and sesquiterpenes ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.006

73. Highly efficient in vitro regeneration of the industrial oilseed crop Crambe abyssinica

Author:
Xueyuan Li; Annelie Ahlman; Helén Lindgren; Li-Hua Zhu
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 170-175
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
hypocotyls; Crambe abyssinica; glucose; industrial crops; explants; nitrate nitrogen; oilseed crops; naphthaleneacetic acid; in vitro regeneration; ammonium nitrogen; silver nitrate; shoots
Abstract:
... A highly efficient regeneration protocol for oilseed crop Crambe abyssinica has been developed using hypocotyls as explants in this study. Crambe is a potential engineering oilseed crop for industrial purposes as it contains 55–60% erucic acid in its oil and, more importantly, it does not outcross with any food oil seed crops. However, the low regeneration frequency with the currently available pr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.004

74. Identifying roles for neurotransmission in circuit assembly: Insights gained from multiple model systems and experimental approaches

Author:
Bleckert, Adam; Wong, Rachel O.L.
Source:
BioEssays 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 61-72
ISSN:
0265-9247
Subject:
adults; neural networks; neurons; neurophysiology
Abstract:
... In the adult nervous system, chemical neurotransmission between neurons is essential for information processing. However, neurotransmission is also important for patterning circuits during development, but its precise roles have yet to be identified, and some remain highly debated. Here, we highlight viewpoints that have come to be widely accepted or still challenged. We discuss how distinct techn ...
DOI:
10.1002/bies.201000095
PubMed:
21110347
PubMed Central:
PMC4019509

75. Impact of aggregate coating with a PEC elastomer on properties of lightweight flax shive concrete

Author:
Mahmoud Khazma; Adeline Goullieux; Rose Marie Dheilly; Boubker Laidoudi; Michèle Queneudec
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 49-56
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
absorption; cement; citric acid; coatings; concrete; flax; mechanical properties; shrinkage; thermal conductivity; wood
Abstract:
... Lightweight concrete becomes an important subject of research because of its insulating properties. The main objective of this research is to present a process improving the flax shive behaviour in a cement matrix. Flax shives stem from flax culture. It is the major product (50% of biomass weight). To be used as aggregates, shives should have a hydrophobization treatment. The aim of this work is t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.08.005

76. Impact of intercropping of medicinal and aromatic plants with organic farming approach on resource use efficiency in arecanut (Areca catechu L.) plantation in India

Author:
S. Sujatha; Ravi Bhat; C. Kannan; D. Balasimha
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 78-83
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Aloe vera; Areca catechu; Artemisia pallens; Asparagus racemosus; Bacopa monnieri; Cymbopogon flexuosus; Ocimum basilicum; Piper longum; cultivars; essential oil crops; grasses; industrial symbiosis; intercropping; medicinal plants; organic production; plantations; soil organic carbon; soil pH; traditional medicine; India
Abstract:
... The present investigation was conducted at Vittal, Karnataka, India during 2004–2007 to study the feasibility of intercropping of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) in arecanut plantation. The results revealed that MAPs can be successfully grown as intercrops in arecanut plantation with increased productivity and net income per unit area. Kernel equivalent yield of MAPs varied between 272kgha⁻¹ ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.001

77. Improvement of emergence and performance of plants derived from red-smudged durum wheat seed by fungicide seed treatments

Author:
M. R. Fernandez; V. Vujanovic
Source:
Canadian journal of plant pathology 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 19-25
ISSN:
1715-2992
Subject:
Pyrenophora tritici-repentis; azoxystrobin; death; difenoconazole; durum wheat; grain yield; greenhouses; growth performance; metalaxyl; plant growth; seedling emergence; seedlings; seeds; tebuconazole; thiram; vigor; Canada
Abstract:
... A controlled-environment study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of eight fungicide seed treatments registered in Canada in improving the emergence, growth and performance of durum wheat ‘AC Navigator’ seedlings and plants derived from red-smudged seed (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis). There were three untreated controls consisting of infected and uninfected seed grown in the greenhouse o ...
DOI:
10.1080/07060661.2011.536647

78. Improving the barrier and mechanical properties of corn starch-based edible films: Effect of citric acid and carboxymethyl cellulose

Author:
Babak Ghanbarzadeh; Hadi Almasi; Ali A. Entezami
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 229-235
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
absorption; biopolymers; carboxymethylcellulose; citric acid; corn; corn starch; edible films; permeability; solubility; starch; tensile strength; water vapor
Abstract:
... The films produced from pure starch are brittle and difficult to handle. Chemical modifications (e.g. cross-linking) and using a second biopolymer in the starch based composite have been studied as strategies to produce low water sensitive and relatively high strength starch based materials. A series of corn starch films with varying concentrations (0–20%, W/W) of citric acid (CA) and carboxymet ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.016

79. In vitro regeneration from petiole explants of non-toxic Jatropha curcas

Author:
Nitish Kumar; K.G. Vijay Anand; Muppala P. Reddy
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 146-151
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Jatropha curcas; biodiesel; buds; explants; foods; forage; in vitro regeneration; indole acetic acid; indole butyric acid; kinetin; naphthaleneacetic acid; oilseed cakes; organogenesis; petioles; protein composition; shoots; shrubs; survival rate; toxic substances; toxicity
Abstract:
... Jatropha curcas, a multipurpose shrub has acquired significant economic potential as biodiesel plant. The seeds or pressed cake is toxic due to the presence of toxic substances and is not useful as food/fodder despite having the best protein composition. A simple, efficient, and reproducible method for plant regeneration through direct organogenesis from petiole explants of non-toxic J. curcas was ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.013

80. Increased grazing and dominance of an exotic pasture (Bothriochloa pertusa) affects vertebrate fauna species composition, abundance and habitat in savanna woodland

Author:
Kutt, Alex S.; Fisher, Alaric
Source:
Rangeland journal 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 49-58
ISSN:
1036-9872
Subject:
Bothriochloa pertusa; Eucalyptus; birds; cattle; ecosystems; fauna; grasses; grazing; habitats; indigenous species; introduced species; landscapes; models; pastures; rangelands; reptiles; savannas; species diversity; trees; weeds; woodlands; Queensland
Abstract:
... The invasion of exotic pasture species into intact woodlands has the potential to affect native fauna by altering habitat structure and ecosystem function. The spread of these weeds is generally in concert with cattle grazing, so that fauna or habitat change is due to multiple interrelated causes. In this study we investigated whether the spread of the introduced pasture grass Bothriochloa pertusa ...
DOI:
10.1071/RJ10065

81. Increasing leaf glutathione through stem feeding does not acclimate Eucalyptus camaldulensis seedlings towards high-light stress

Author:
Dempsey, Raymond William; Merchant, Andrew; Tausz, Michael
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 221-225
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
Eucalyptus camaldulensis; adverse effects; chlorophyll; fluorescence; glutathione; leaves; light intensity; photochemistry; photoinhibition; photosystem II; physiological transport; plant adaptation; seedlings; stems; stomatal conductance; stress response; stress tolerance
Abstract:
... Elevated foliar concentrations of glutathione (GSH) are a common stress response and potentially crucial in conferring increased stress tolerance. The present study addressed the following questions: can increased foliar GSH levels be achieved in the short term by applying a stem feeding technique to tree seedlings? If yes, will elevated GSH concentrations provide improved tolerance to the adverse ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0518-6

82. Influence of comb parameters on picking properties for chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita)

Author:
Detlef Ehlert; Rolf Adamek; Antje Giebel; Hans-Juergen Horn
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 242-247
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
harvesting; measuring devices; chamomile; Matricaria chamomilla; flowers
Abstract:
... Tools in the form of a comb are generally used to harvest chamomile flowers. The combs can be hand-operated or machine-based. To achieve good picking quality and low losses, the comb parameters have to be optimized. In this paper, the influence of comb thickness (0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2mm) and the shape of the gap between the tines (3 variants) on picking force and remaining stalk length was investigat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.019

83. Integration pattern of HIV-1 based lentiviral vector carrying recombinant coagulation factor VIII in Sk-Hep and 293T cells

Author:
Elisa Maria de Sousa Russo-Carbolante; Virgínia Picanço-Castro; Daiani Cristina Cilão Alves; Andrielle Castilho Fernandes; Graça Almeida-Porada; Torsten Tonn; Dimas Tadeu Covas
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 23-31
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Human immunodeficiency virus 1; complementary DNA; factor VIII; genes; nucleotide sequences; retroviral vectors
Abstract:
... 293T and Sk-Hep-1 cells were transduced with a replication-defective self-inactivating HIV-1 derived vector carrying FVIII cDNA. The genomic DNA was sequenced to reveal LTR/human genome junctions and integration sites. One hundred and thirty-two sequences matched human sequences, with an identity of at least 98%. The integration sites in 293T-FVIIIDB and in Sk-Hep-FVIIIDB cells were preferentially ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0387-5
PubMed:
20812025

84. Investigation of lameness in dogs. 1. Forelimb

Author:
Scott, Harry; Witte, Philip
Source:
In practice 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 20-27
ISSN:
0263-841X
Subject:
dogs; elbows; forelimbs; lameness; musculoskeletal diseases; nervous system diseases; shoulders
Abstract:
... Lameness associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the forelimb accounts for approximately 25 per cent of the authors' canine referral caseload. Lameness due to an underlying neurological disorder is less common and is often associated with weakness and, in some dogs, neurological deficits. Most cases of chronic forelimb lameness of musculoskeletal origin seen at the authors' clinic involve the ...
DOI:
10.1136/inp.c7447

85. Investigation of surface properties of physico-chemically modified natural fibres using inverse gas chromatography

Author:
N. Cordeiro; C. Gouveia; M. Jacob John
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 108-115
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Agave; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; adsorption; chemical composition; energy; flax; gas chromatography; hemp; hybrids; kenaf; leaves; pineapples; scanning electron microscopes; sisal; specific energy; zein
Abstract:
... Inverse gas chromatography (IGC) is a suitable method to determine surface energy of natural fibres when compared to wetting techniques. In the present study, the surface properties of raw and modified lignocellulosic fibres have been investigated by IGC. The fibres chosen for the study were flax, hemp, kenaf, agave, agave hybrid, sisal and pineapple. The treatments used were 4% NaOH and 2% zein. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.008

86. Kinetic and mechanism studies of the adsorption of lead onto waste cow bone powder (WCBP) surfaces

Author:
Cha, Jihoon; Cui, Mingcan; Jang, Min; Cho, Sang-Hyun; Moon, Deok Hyun; Khim, Jeehyeong
Source:
Environmental geochemistry and health 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 81-89
ISSN:
0269-4042
Subject:
adsorption; aqueous solutions; calcium; coprecipitation; hydroxyapatite; ion exchange; lead; pH; sorption isotherms
Abstract:
... This study examines the adsorption isotherms, kinetics and mechanisms of Pb²⁺ sorption onto waste cow bone powder (WCBP) surfaces. The concentrations of Pb²⁺ in the study range from 10 to 90 mg/L. Although the sorption data follow the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm, a detailed examination reveals that surface sorption or complexation and co-precipitation are the most important mechanisms, along ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-010-9357-z

87. Lactoferrin promotes hyaluronan synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts

Author:
Shinichi Saito; Yoshiharu Takayama; Koko Mizumachi; Chise Suzuki
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 33-39
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
collagen; fibroblasts; humans; lactoferrin; messenger RNA; protein synthesis; tissue repair
Abstract:
... Bovine lactoferrin (BLF) enhanced production of hyaluronan in normal human dermal fibroblasts. The elevation of hyaluronan was accompanied by elevation of HAS2 (hyaluronan synthase 2) mRNA transcription and HAS2 protein expression. The promoting effect of BLF was not observed for HAS1. In addition, COL1A1 transcription and collagen synthesis were enhanced by BLF. These observations suggest that BL ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0389-3
PubMed:
20820878

88. Large scale cultivation of Cynara cardunculus L. for biomass production—A case study

Author:
J. Gominho; A. Lourenço; P. Palma; M.E. Lourenço; M.D. Curt; J. Fernández; H. Pereira
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 1-6
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Cynara cardunculus; aerial photography; agricultural machinery and equipment; biomass production; breeding; cardoons; case studies; drought; energy crops; fractionation; ground cover plants; oilseeds; perennials; rain; rocks; seed yield; seeds; soil heterogeneity; sowing; summer; topography; Mediterranean region; Portugal
Abstract:
... Large scale cultivation of the cardoon Cynara cardunculus L. for biomass production was installed using common agricultural practices and machinery in a total of 77.4ha in southern Portugal in a region characterized by very hot and dry summers. This species is a perennial with an annual growth cycle. Installation by sowing was successful in spite of the extreme drought that occurred during this fi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.09.011

89. Larval morphology of Allodessus Guignot (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae)

Author:
Mariano C. Michat; Yves Alarie; Chris H.S. Watts
Source:
Aquatic insects 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 27-40
ISSN:
1744-4152
Subject:
Dytiscidae; appendages; color; head; insect larvae; instars; legs; metatarsus; morphometry; phylogeny; taxon descriptions; zoological illustration
Abstract:
... The three larval instars of the type species of the bidessine genus Allodessus Guignot (A. bistrigatus (Clark)) are described and illustrated for the first time including detailed morphometric and chaetotaxic analyses of the cephalic capsule, head appendages, legs, last abdominal segment and urogomphi. Larvae of this genus are characterised by the absence of the primary pore ABc, which is a synapo ...
DOI:
10.1080/01650424.2011.574228

90. Liver lipids of Indian and Atlantic Ocean spinner Carcharhinus brevipinna and blacktip Carcharhinus limbatus sharks

Author:
B Davidson; M Zayed; S Zayed; G Cliff
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 115-118
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Carcharhinus limbatus; coasts; fatty liver; liver; oils; polyunsaturated fatty acids; sharks; Atlantic Ocean; Gulf of Mexico; Indian Ocean; South Africa
Abstract:
... Shark liver oils are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially the n3 moieties. Data on the liver fatty acids of sharks from African waters, however, are limited. Liver samples from sharks from the western Indian Ocean off the east coast of South Africa and those from the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico were examined. This study reports on the fatty acids found in the total lipid fractions ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572360

91. Melt-processed blends of zein with polyvinylpyrrolidone

Author:
David J. Sessa; Kristen K. Woods; Abdellatif A. Mohamed; Debra E. Palmquist
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 57-62
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
differential scanning calorimetry; humidity; molecular weight; scanning electron microscopes; tensile strength; zein
Abstract:
... Melt-processed blends of zein and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) of varying molecular weights (55K, 360K and 1.3M) were compared based on mechanical and thermal properties. Generally, all samples stored at 50% RH exhibited a slight improvement in tensile strength, with the PVP360K samples showing the greatest improvement. At the higher levels of PVP, samples stored at 70% RH showed a decrease in tensi ...
Handle:
10113/49050
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.08.008

92. Membranolytic antifungal activity of arenicin-1 requires the N-terminal tryptophan and the beta-turn arginine

Author:
Cana Park; Jaeyong Cho; Juneyoung Lee; Dong Gun Lee
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 185-189
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
antifungal properties; arginine; circular dichroism spectroscopy; fluorescence; tryptophan
Abstract:
... To determine the structural requirements of arenicin-1 in exerting antifungal activity, a truncated peptide with an N-terminal deletion and a peptide with an Ala substitution for an Arg in the beta-turn region were characterised by comparison to arenicin-1. The antifungal activities of the analogues were 25–50% lower than arenicin-1. Trp fluorescence and circular dichroism spectroscopy showed that ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0402-x
PubMed:
20872168

93. Metabolic control of embryonic dormancy in apple seed: seven decades of research

Author:
Lewak, Stanisław
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 1-24
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
apples; environmental factors; germination; hormones; hydrogen cyanide; hydrolysis; mechanism of action; metabolism; phytochrome; plant growth substances; receptors; seed dormancy; seeds; temperature; triacylglycerol lipase
Abstract:
... Embryonic dormancy is defined as a set of blocks imposed upon a process(es) cardinal for growth. In apple seeds, all these blocks are removed as a result of cold treatment (stratification), but some of them are also affected by light and/or hormonal treatments. This review summarizes published data related to the modes of action of above factors on the changes in the levels of endogenous hormones ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0524-8

94. Metabolism of carbohydrates during the development of seeds of the brazilian rubber tree [Hevea brasiliensis (Willd. Ex Adr. de Juss) Muell.-Arg.]

Author:
da Silva Bonome, Lisandro Tomas; Moreira, Suerlani Aparecida Ferreira; de Oliveira, Luiz Edson Mota; de Jesus Sotero, Anderson
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 211-219
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
Hevea brasiliensis; phase transition; carbohydrate metabolism; testa; pericarp; reducing sugars; sucrose; acids; starch; cell division; seed trees; endosperm; beta-fructofuranosidase; enzyme activity; pollination; sucrose synthase; seed development
Abstract:
... This work aimed at the assessment of the metabolism of carbohydrate during the development of the seeds of Brazilian rubber trees. The enzymatic activity of the acid invertase, neutral invertase and sucrose synthase (SuSy) and the levels of total soluble sugars (TSS), reducing sugars (RS) and sucrose were evaluated separately in each part of the fruit and seed--pericarp, seed coat, embryo and endo ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0540-8

95. Methyl jasmonate increases silymarin production in Silybum marianum (L.) Gaernt cell cultures treated with β-cyclodextrins

Author:
Sarai Belchi-Navarro; Maria A. Pedreño; Purificación Corchete
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 179-184
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Silybum marianum; beta-cyclodextrin; cell culture; coniferyl alcohol; methyl jasmonate; silymarin
Abstract:
... Silymarin (Sm) from the fruit of Silybum marianum is an isomeric mixture of pharmacologically active flavonolignans which are formed by oxidative coupling of taxifolin (Tx) and coniferyl alcohol (CA). Suspension cultures of this plant constitutively secrete small amounts of Sm into the extracellular medium. Production can be increased by inclusion of cyclodextrins (CDs) in cultures. Both hydroxyla ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0406-6
PubMed:
20872165

96. MicroRNAs: tiny targets for engineering CHO cell phenotypes?

Author:
Niall Barron; Noelia Sanchez; Paul Kelly; Martin Clynes
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 11-21
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Chinese hamsters; animal ovaries; cell engineering; gene expression; mechanism of action; microRNA; phenotype
Abstract:
... The ability of microRNAs to influence gene expression is now recognized as a fundamental layer of regulation within the cell. MicroRNAs have a major impact on most biological processes and have generated considerable interest as potential biomarkers as well as therapeutic or engineering targets. In this review we provide a brief overview of their biogenesis, genomic organization and mode of action ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0415-5
PubMed:
20872159

97. Modelling regime shifts in the southern Benguela: a frame-based approach

Author:
MD Smith; A Jarre
Source:
African journal of marine science 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 17-35
ISSN:
1814-2338
Subject:
Engraulis encrasicolus; Sardinops sagax; anchovies; bycatch; climate change; ecosystems; fisheries management; models; pelagic fish; sardines; uncertainty
Abstract:
... This study explores the usefulness of a frame-based modelling approach in the southern Benguela upwelling ecosystem, with four frames describing observed small pelagic fish dominance patterns. We modelled the dynamics of sardine Sardinops sagax and anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus populations under the influence of the small pelagic fishery and climate variability, performed extensive sensitivity an ...
DOI:
10.2989/1814232X.2011.572334

98. Moisture sorption isotherms, heat of sorption and properties of sorbed water of raw bamboo (Dendrocalamus longispathus) shoots

Author:
Debangana Choudhury; Jatindra K. Sahu; G.D. Sharma
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 211-216
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Dendrocalamus; adsorption; bamboos; desorption; heat; humidity; inorganic salts; models; shoots; sorption isotherms; temperature; volatilization; water content; water vapor
Abstract:
... Moisture sorption isotherms of raw bamboo shoot were determined by static gravimetric technique based on isopiestic transfer of water vapor at 20, 30 and 35°C. Inorganic saturated salt solutions in the range of 11.2–97.2% were used to create the required controlled humidity environment in a closed chamber. In the study, the sorption isotherms obtained were of sigmoid shape and of BET II type cl ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2010.10.014

99. Molecular cloning and characterization of an achene-seed-specific promoter from motherwort (Leonurus japonicus Houtt)

Author:
Chengjian Xie; Beibei Zhang; De Wang; Fei Kou; Xupeng Zhao; Xingyong Yang
Source:
Biotechnology letters 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 167-172
ISSN:
0141-5492
Subject:
Leonurus; beta-glucuronidase; molecular cloning; pollen; reporter genes; seeds; start codon; tobacco
Abstract:
... LJAMP1 is a small antimicrobial protein purified previously from the seeds of motherwort, and it is expressed preferentially in seeds. A 794-bp upstream sequence of the ATG start codon was isolated using a genome walking method and cloned into the upstream of the β-glucuronidase (GUS) reporter gene to determine the GUS tissue-specific expression pattern. The transgenic tobacco showed that pLJAMP1 ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-010-0392-8
PubMed:
20820876

100. Molecular cloning and functional analysis of an organ-specific expressing gene coding for farnesyl diphosphate synthase from Michelia chapensis Dandy

Author:
Yin, Ting; Cao, Xiaoying; Miao, Qian; Li, Changgen; Chen, Xianhui; Zhou, Min; Jiang, Jihong
Source:
Acta physiologiae plantarum 2011 v.33 no.1 pp. 137-144
ISSN:
0137-5881
Subject:
Chimonanthus praecox; Michelia; Southern blotting; alkyl (aryl) transferases; amino acids; clones; complementary DNA; gene expression; genes; leaves; molecular cloning; molecular weight; open reading frames; phylogeny; proteins; roots; stems; tissue distribution
Abstract:
... Farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FPS; EC 2.5.1.1/EC 2.5.1.10) catalyzes the synthesis of farnesyl diphosphate, a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of sesquiterpenes. This present study described the cloning and characterization of a cDNA encoding FPS from leaves of Michelia chapensis Dandy (designated as McFPS, GenBank accession number: GQ214406) for the first time. McFPS was 1,432 bp and contain ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11738-010-0529-3