Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The composite structure of the monsoon depression

A composite three dimensional structure of the monsoon depression has been constructed using five monsoon depression cases of 1973. The parameters considered for compositing are wind components, temperature, relative humidity, surface pressure, cloud cover and precipitation. The distributions of these parameters are obtained with respect to the depression center as origin. The results indicate that the depression is an intense low pressure system with a central pressure of 990 mb. The associated circulation is very vigorous. Strongest winds of about 50 kts are noted in the southwest. The analyses of the pressure and wind fields suggest that the horizontal scale of the depression is about 1500 km. The field of temperature anomaly clearly brings out the cold core structure of the depression. The precipitation pattern shows that the rainfall rates exceeding 120 mm in 24 hrs occur to the west of the depression. The vertical cross-sections through the center of the depression of horizontal wind components indicate that the depression is confined to the lower troposphere from the surface up to 400 mb. The region ahead of the depression is characterized by strong cyclonic vorticity, convergence and upward motion. Relatively weak anticyclonic vorticity, divergence and subsidence are noted behind the depression. DOI: 10.1111/j.2153-3490.1977. tb00706.x
Sandflies (Diptera: Phlebotomidae) from Ethiopia: taxonomic and biological notes.

A checklist is given of the 39 species of sandflies which have been recorded from Ethiopia. The penetration of 15 species of the predominantly Palaearctic genus Phlebotomus into this area is established. Observations are recorded on the distribution and habits of many of the species, and the mating and plant-feeding habits of P. orientalis and P. longipes, in particular, are discussed. Records are given of protozoan, nematode, cestode s.ncl acarine parasites.
Chemical Constituents of Medicago polymorpha

OBJECTIVE To study the chemical constituents of the aerial parts of Medicago polymorpha Linn.METHODS Compounds were separated by column chromatography with silica gel and Sephadex LH-20.Their structures were elucidated on the basis of physiochemical and spectral analyses.RESULTS Fourteen compounds were obtained and elucidated as apigenin(1),apigenin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(2),apigenin-7-O-β-D-glucuronopyranoside methyl ester(3),apigenin-7-O-β-D-glucuronopyranoside butyl ester(4),luteolin(5),isoformononetin(6),isoliquiritigenin(7),echinocystic acid-3-O-[-O-α-L-rhamnosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinoside](8),coumestrol(9),adenine(10),xanthine(11),n-nonyl triacontanol(12),daucosterol(13),and β-sitosterol(14). CONCLUSION These compounds were isolated from Medicago polymorpha for the first time.Compounds 3,4,6,8,10,11 and 12 were isolated from the Medicago genus for the first time.
Progress,problem and prospect of oil camelliae anthracnose(Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) research

Oil camelliae anthracnose was a main disease in Camellia oleifera in China ,which reduced the yield of fruits severely. The research progress and existing problems including its pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides,occurrence regularity,influence factors,resistance mechanism and control techniques were introduced,and the research direction was put forward.
Long-term monitoring reveals the success of salmonid habitat restoration

The growing concern on declining salmonid populations has resulted in numerous restoration projects with variable responses worldwide. In this spatially replicated multiyear study, we assessed the long-term (12 years postrestoration) effects of in-stream habitat restoration (i.e., addition of boulders or large woody debris (LWD) together with boulders) on densities of three age-classes of juvenile brown trout (Salmo trutta) in six forest streams in northern Finland. LWD combined with boulders was more beneficial, particularly for the larger trout (age-2 and older), than were boulder structures alone, indicating that the more diverse habitat created by LWD may have provided a safeguard against drought for the larger fish. Density of age-0+ trout showed a significant long-term increase in boulder-restored sections, providing evidence that log structures may need to be complemented by stony enhancement structures to guarantee the availability of suitable stream habitat for all trout age-classes. As trout den.
Grizzly bear denning and potential conflict areas in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Increasing winter use of steep, high-elevation terrain by backcountry recreationists has elevated concern about disturbance of denning grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). To help identify areas where such conflicts might occur, we developed a spatially explicit model to predict potential denning areas in the GYE. Using a scan area of 630 m around each location, we assigned site attributes to 344 den locations of radio-tracked grizzly bears from 1975-99. Attributes identified as predictors for the analysis included elevation, slope, an index of solar radiation, and forest cover. We used the Mahalanobis distance statistic to model the similarity between sites used by denning bears and each cell in the data layers. We used the final Mahalanobis distance model to produce maps of the study area. Potential denning habitat, based upon the model, is abundant within the GYE. Our results can be used by land management agencies to identify potential conflict sites and minimize effects of regulated activities on denning grizzly bears. We illustrate how the Gallatin National Forest (GNF) used the model to examine the overlap between potential snowmobile use areas and potential denning habitat as part of a Biological Assessment submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ursus 13:19-28 (2002)
Biomanagement of Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in okra by Paecilomyces iilacinus

A glass house study was conducted to test the efficacy of oviparasitic fungus, Paecilomyces lilacinus against rootknot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on okra. The results showed that the application of P. lilacinus as seed treatment @10, 15, & 20 g/kg seed and soil application @ 1.5 and 3% w/w significantly increased plant growth characters of okra and suppressed galls, egg masses/plant and eggs/egg mass. Of the two types of fungal applications tried, soil application was found to be better in increasing plant growth characters and reducing rootknot nematode population compared to nematode alone treatment. Maximum reduction in galls, egg masses, eggs/egg mass was 26.8, 36.8 and 40.6%, respectively in treatment that received soil application of P. lilacinus @ 3% w/w.
Suppression of runaway of electrons in a Lorentz plasma.: I. Harmonically time varying electric field

The suppression of runaway electrons in a Lorentz plasma is demonstrated for a two-component, fully ionized plasma in the presence of a high frequency, weak, uniform electric field. The time for runaway to occur for electric field frequencies high compared to the collision frequency is longer than the runaway time for low electric field frequencies or zero frequency, by the ratio of the frequency of the electric field to the collision frequency squared. Both the resolvant method developed by Prigogine and co-workers and the double perturbation scheme of the Poincaré—Lighthill method are employed to derive the diffusion equation for the modified one-particle distribution function in the collision-dominated region of velocity space.
A Network Approach to Neonatal Palliative Care Education

More than 80 000 babies are admitted to specialist neonatal units in the United Kingdom every year, with approximately 2109 neonatal deaths a year; 98% in hospital. A common element in guidance and pathways to facilitate the provision of palliative care to infants and their families is the importance of good education and training to develop high-quality staff and services. This article presents a mixed-methods, sequential, explanatory design evaluation of 1 day palliative care education workshops delivered using a network-wide approach to multidisciplinary professionals. Workshops were delivered by healthcare professionals and bereaved parents and evaluated using questionnaires, adapted for neonatal staff from standardized measures, and follow-up interviews. The workshop content and shared learning approach resulted in significant improvements in participant's knowledge, attitude, self-beliefs and confidence in neonatal palliative care, enhanced awareness of services, and improved links between professionals. Participants cascaded their learning to their teams and provided examples of changes in their clinical practice following the workshop. Parent stories were identified as a very powerful component of the training, with lasting impact on participants. Formal, integrated palliative care education programs for perinatal and neonatal staff and longitudinal research into the impact on practice and the experience received by families are needed.
Associations of chromosomes 17q22,10q25.3 and ABCA4 gene polymorphisms with non-syndromic cleft lip/palate in Ningxia Hui and Han population

Objective To explore if genetic variation in chromosome 17q22(rs22731),ABCA4(rs560426) and 10q25.3(rs7078160)genes contributes to non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate(NSCL/P) in Ningxia Hui and Han population.Methods The study consisted of 415 NSCL/P patients(Han=191,Hui =224)and their parents(303 fathers and 311 mothers,including 158 complete families). They were divided into 3 groups: the cleft lip only(CLO),the cleft palate only(CPO) and both the cleft lip and palate(CLP) groups,and we merged the CLO and CLP groups into the cleft lip with or without palate(CL/P) group.In addition,385 healthy college students(Han=261,Hui =104)consisted of the control group.The single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) were genotyped by TaqMan SNPs genotyping and the data were analyzed by case-control analysis,transmission disequilibrium test and family based association test.Results ① The distribution of alleles at rs227731 on chromosome 17q22 was significantly different between CLO and control groups in the Hans(P0.05),and significant difference was found between CL/P and control groups in the Hans(P0.05). There were significant differences in the genotypic and allelic frequencies of CLP and CL/P groups between the two ethnics. ② The distributions of both genotypes and alleles at rs560426 in ABCA4 gene were also significantly different between CLP and control groups in the Hans(P0.05),and significant difference was found between CL/P and control groups in the Hans(P0.05). There were significant differences in the genotypic and allelic frequencies of CLO groups between the two ethnics. ③ No differences were found in genotypic and allelic frequencies of rs7078160 on chromosome 10q25 between the patients and their parents and the controls,and between the two ethnics.Conclusion rs227731 and rs560426 SNPs are associated with NSCL/P in Ningxia Han population,and rs7078160 SNPs are not associated with NSCL/P in Ningxia population.
Prospect and potentiality for goat farming in North eastern region of India – A review

Goat being the principal meat producing animal in India and having wide adaptability under unfavourable climatic, feeding and management conditions, pros and cons of goat farming in NE Region of India were reviewed in this article. After considering different factors i. e. population dynamics of goat, feed and fodder resources of this region, topography and climate of different states of this region, availability of goat breeds, availability of other facilities and moreover demand of the local people for chevon, it revealed that goat is potential animal next to pig for economic meat production in most of the states of NE Region.
A study of Algal species of Kano River, Tamburawa, Kano State, Nigeria

An ecological study of algae at Kano River in Tamburawa village was carried out within the period of March, 2013 to August, 2013 at five different sites. The sampling sites were selected for the purpose of the study based on differences in their anthropological conditions. Physico-chemical and biological parameters were determined using standard methods. Physico-chemical and biological parameters showed that Temperature, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, 5-days Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Nitrate, Phosphate, Electrical Conductivity and Turbidity ranged between 220C to 280C, 6.10 to 9.20, 2.00mg/L to 9.83mg/L, 0.50mg/L to 4.93mg/L, 0.00mg/L to 14.40mg/L, 0.01 to 6.65mg/L, 38.2 is/cm to 135.3 is/cm and 67 FAU-2060.70 FAU respectively. A total of fifty six (56) algal species were identified out of which thirty seven (37) species belong to the Class Bacillariophyceae with Nitzchia spp having the highest cell counts, Seventeen (17) species belong to the Class Chlorophyceae with Spirogyra spp having the highest cell counts, two species belong to the Class Cyanophyceae with Oscillatoria sp having the highest cell count. The result shows significant difference (P<0.05) among the sites and regarding their monthly fluctuation. The correlation coefficients of Algal abundance and physico-chemical parameters were positive with DO, BOD, Nitrate and phosphate. However, it had negative correlation with Temperature, pH and Conductivity. The results of the study showed that Kano River is eutrophicated as a result of the anthropogenic activities taking place in the area. The river is also polluted due to the presence of some pollution indicators identified in the area. Keywords : Algae, Anthropogenic conditions, Kano River, Physico-chemical parameters.
A guide to the spider mites of deciduous fruit trees

The recent development of highly selective acaricides for spider mite control has made it necessary for the economic entomologist to know the particular species he is dealing with. This report, a guide to the spider mites known to occur on deciduous fruit trees in the United States and Canada, is intended to aid him in making determinations in the field and in the laboratory. Included are a taxonomic key to the species, a field guide, and instructions for sampling, slide preparation, and recognition of diagnostic characters. Of special interest are three new combinations, one new species, four new synonyms, and new information on color forms and seasonal phases of Tetranychus bimaculatus. The following twelve species of spider mites are treated: Bryobia praetiosa Koch (p. 259) Metatetranychus ulmi (Koch) (p. 260) Paratetranychus newcomeri McGregor (p. 261) Eotetranychus carpini borealis (Ewing), new combination (p. 261) Eotetranychus willamettei (McGregor), new combination (p. 263) Eotetranychus uncatus Garman, new species (p. 263) Tetranychus pacificus McGregor (p. 265) Tetranychus mcdanieli McGregor (p. 266) Tetranychus schoenei McGregor (p. 266) Tetranychus canadensis (McGregor), new combination (p. 267) Tetranychus bimaculatus Harvey (p. 268) Tetranychus atlanticus McGregor (p. 271)
Cloning and analysis of the full-length Rubisco large subunit (rbc L) cDNA from Ulva linza (Chlorophyceae, Chlorophyta)

Abstract Rubisco (Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is the first key enzyme in the photosynthesis pathway. This is the first study to obtain the full-length cDNA encoding Rubisco large subunit (RbsL) from Ulva linza. The partial rbc L cDNA sequence of 1101 bp was first cloned by RT-PCR from the total RNA. Both sequences of the 3′ and 5′ ends were then amplified using 3′-RACE and 5′-RACE technologies, which yielded 605 bp and 371 bp DNA fragments, respectively. A full-length cDNA sequence of 1498 bp was deduced based on the overlapping sequences and was assigned to a new NCBI accession number: DQ813496. It contains a 1425-bp coding region (474 amino acids) for the Rubisco large subunit (RbsL), a leader sequence of 47 bp at 5′-UTR, and a polyA site at 3′-UTR. The leader sequence has no Shine-Dalgarno (SD) sequence and was similar to that of Euglena gracilis rbc L with 76.60% A/T content. Bioinformatics analysis and a BLAST search result suggested that the cDNA sequence of U. linza was highly homologous with known full-length cDNAs of the same gene from other green algal species. Three catalytic sites and a CO2 activator region were identified in the Rubisco large subunit of U. linza, and they were completely identical to those of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and highly conserved with those of spinach and maize. Based on the cDNA sequence, the secondary and tertiary structures of the U. linza Rubisco large subunit were also predicted.
Integrated Pest Management: Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective

Abrol, D. P. [ed.]. 2014. Integrated Pest Management: Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective. Academic Press, San Diego, California, 561 pp. ISBN 978-0-12-398529-3, US$99.95 (hardback) The integrated pest management (IPM) concept is interpreted in various ways, but it usually means the application of different pest management tactics simultaneously or sequentially, and quite often emphasizes population sampling, and decision-making based on economic projections. This book provides little of these traditional approaches. Instead, the authors mostly treat individual tactics, with only a small number of chapters (e.g., management of mites, or of rodents) discussing the potential of using multiple tactics. Similarly, with the exception of population forecasting models and use of pheromones, pest population sampling/monitoring and the economics of pest management are notably absent. In the ‘Preface’, the editor described the contents as “chapters on diverse aspects of integrated pest management,” and he certainly delivered on this promise. So although this book did not meet my expectations, it contains some valuable contributions. View this article in BioOne
Detection of Some useful Phytochemicals in Prop Root Extracts of Ficus benghalensis

The various plant parts (stem, leaf, bark, fruit and sap) extract of Ficus benghalensis had been known for their anathematic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, antidiabetic, immuno-modulatory and antimicrobial activity for ancient time. These plant part extracts are used in various ayurvedic medicines to treat diarrhea, dysentery and piles, teeth disorders, rheumatism, skin disorders like sores and to boost immune system. The present study was focused on the prop root extracts (hydro & ethanolic) of F. benghalensis against the pure bacterial strains of human oral cavity which inhibits gingival and supragingival diseases and was also analyzed for the bioactive phytochemicals compounds. The qualitative analysis of the F. benghalensis prop roots crude hydroextract revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, steroids and reducing sugars while ethanolic extracts showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, and glycosides additionally. The Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LCMS) showed presence of α-ethyl-α-phenyl glutarimide, 1, 2- Dihexanoyl-sn-Glycero-3-Phosphocholine, Antimony trisulfide, 2, 2, 2-trichloroethanol, Antimony trioxide at retention time of 1.586 min., 12.377 min., 13.646 min., 14.376 min., and 22.185 min respectively in crude hydroextract of prop roots of F. benghalensis. The Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) product as bioactive compound was identified as 2-chloroethyl phosphonic acid. The antibacterial activity of crude hydroextract were also determined and found the encouraging results against bacterial strain Streptococcus sp. (8 mm zone of inhibition), Lactobacillus sp. (9 mm), Actinobacillus sp. (7 mm), Fusobacterium sp. (9 mm) but TLC separated product (2-chloroethyl phosphonic acid) showed antibacterial activity only against Lactobacillus sp. as 17 mm zone of inhibition.
INFLUÊNCIA DA RACTOPAMINA NA QUALIDADE DA CARNE DE SUÍNOS

Ractopamine is a -adrenergic agonists widely used in diets for finishing pigs by providing a redirection of nutrients, reducing fat and increasing lean meat deposition in the carcass. It has been shown that ractopamine promotes improved in performance and carcass characteristics of pigs. Some older studies demonstrate that the agonist does not have significant impact on the quality of the meat, but recent studies show the influence of agonist in the colorand fatty acid composition.In this review, the objective is to analyze of the most recent studies in this area, demonstrating the influence of agonist on quality of pork meat. The main parameters of meat quality are usually evaluated: pH, water retention capacity, fat marbling, color, tenderness, juiciness and flavor. Methodologically up that review theses and national and international articles, related to the theme.It is concluded that, according to the studies evaluated the ractopamine has been shown to influence the quality of the meat, increasing the shear force and the amount of unsaturated fatty acids and change in color of the meat. However there has not been observed changes in the organoleptic characteristics such as texture and flavor.
Response of yield and quality attributes of litchi cv. Dehradun to soil and foliar application of boron

A field experiment was conducted during 2005 and 2006 at Regional Horticultural Research Station, Jachh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh to evaluate response of boron application on fruit yield and quality of litchi cv. Dehradun. Experiment comprised of foliar application of borax @ 0.2, 0.4, 0.6% and soil application of borax @100, 150, 200 g/tree in pre bloom stage. Borax applied at the rate of 0.4% in mid February and 1st week of May as a foliar application, resulted in highest fruits set (59.00) per panicle, fruit retention (22.58%), fruit yield (18.08 kg tree−1), lowest fruit drop (77.42%) and fruit cracking (7.47%) indicating better response of plants to foliar application of boron as borax @ 0.4%.
Influence of ethylene absorbents on shelf life of guava fruits

The Celite-permanganate mixture as ethylene absorbent was more promising as compared to silicagel-permanganate mixture for storage of non-climacteric fruit guava. The storage of fruits in low density polyethylene bag with Celite-permanganate mixture showed minimum physiological loss in weight, slower ripening during storage and the fruit quality was comparable.
Infrared Polarimetry of Very Young Objects Including the Becklinneugebauer Source

The Becklin-Neugebauer source in Orion shows 25 plus or minus 3 percent linear polarization at 1.6 microns. An upper limit of 3 times the average interstellar value is derived for the size of the aligned dust particles likely to be responsible for the polarization. NU Orionis is polarized in the infrared and visible regions with a significant rotation of position angles. The position angle and wavelength dependence of polarizatton suggest that the optical polarization arises from aligned intracluster dust particles in front of the object while the infrared polarization may be due to a circumstellar shell. (auth)
Boll Weevil Immigration into Winter Habitat and Subsequent Spring and Summer Emergence

A study conducted from 1974 to 1977 revealed that emergence patterns of overwintered Anthonomus grandis Boheman were related to the time that boll weevils entered winter habitat. The response of marked weevils to pheromone traps during the spring and summer indicates that weevils which enter overwintering sites during the later half of the fall period tend to emerge later the following growing season than those which enter hibernation early. Leaf litter examinations during the period Aug. 1975– Mar. 1977 indicate that the major build up of over weevils in hibernation sites occurs through Oct. and Nov. The assoaation between the time of boll weevil entry into overwintering habitat and the time of emergence the following growing season is an important factor to consider in conducting late season boll weevil suppression programs. Data developed during this study indicate that field populations present during Oct. and Nov. should be subjected to maximum control pressure since they tend to emerge the following year near or after cotton begins fruiting and will have maximum impact on the developing crop.