Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Microbial population and diversity on the exoskeletons of four insect species associated with gorse (Ulex europaeus L.)

Fungi and bacteria on the external surfaces of four gorse-associated insect species: gorse seed weevil Apion ulicis Forster (Coleoptera: Apionidae), light brown apple moth Epiphyas postvittana Walker (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), gorse pod moth Cydia ulicetana Denis and Schiffermuller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and gorse thrips Sericothrips staphylinus Haliday (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), were recov- ered by washing and plating techniques. The isolates were identified by morphology and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequencing of internally tran- scribed spacer (ITS) and 16S rDNA. A culture-independent technique (direct PCR) was also used to assess fungal diversity by direct amplification of ITS sequences from the washings of the insects. All insect species carried Alternaria, Cladosporium, Corallomycetella, Penicillium, Phoma, Pseudozyma spp. and entomopathogens. Ninety-four per cent of the 178 cloned amplicons had ITS sequence similarity to Nectria mauritiicola (syn. Corallomycetella repens) . E. postvittana carried the largest fungal spores (spore mean surface area of 126 mm 2 ) and the most fungal colony forming units per insect. Methylo- bacterium aquaticum and Pseudomonas lutea were isolated from all four insect species. P. fluorescens was the most abundant bacterium on the lepidopteran insects. This study presents the diversity of microbial taxa on insect exoskeletons, and provides the basis for developing a novel mycoherbicide delivery strategy for biological control of gorse using insects as vectors of a plant pathogen.
The response of the bovine infundibulum to norepinephrine and acetylcholine during estrogen and progesterone dominance

approved: Redacted for Privacy Fredrick-tormshak A local effect of endogenous ovarian hormones on the in vitro responses of the bovine infundibulum to the neurotransmitters norepinephrine (NE) and acetylcholine (Ach) was investigated. Prostaglandin F2a-tham salt was utilized to induce luteal regression in six heifers which were necropsied during proestrus. Six heifers were also necropsied during the mid-luteal phase (day 12) of the estrous cycle. A strip of each infundibulum from each heifer was placed in a tissue bath and exposed to NE (0.4, 0.8, 1.6 pg/m1) followed by Ach (0.1, 0.56, 1.0 mg/m1). Changes in frequency and amplitude of contractions and tissue tone were recorded. Infundibula ipsilateral to the ovary bearing the largest follicle in proestrous heifers responded to all concentrations of NE with greater frequency of contractions than contralateral infundibula or both ipsilateral and contralateral infundibula of diestrous animals (stage of cycle x tissue location interaction, P < .01). Ipsilateral infundibula of proestrous heifers appeared to respond to increasing concentrations of NE with a linear increase in frequency of contractions but the doseresponse relationship was statistically nonsignificant. Amplitude of contractions induced by all concentrations of NE studied did not differ between stages of the cycle or between ipsilateral or contralateral infundibula. Mean tone of ipsilateral and contralateral infundibula of proestrous and diestrous animals increased linearly in response to all concentrations of NE (P < .05). Norepinephrine-induced increases in the mean tone of infundibula from diestrous animals were greater than for infundibula of proestrous heifers (P = .06). Frequency of contractions in response to Ach was dependent upon the in vitro neurotransmitter concentration and tissue location within animal (Ach x tissue location interaction, P < .01). Acetylcholine at 0.1 pg/m1 inhibited frequency of contractions regardless of stage or location of the infundibulum. In contrast, 0.56 and 1.0 ug /ml Ach increased frequency of contractions of ipsilateral but was without affect or further depressed this response of all contralateral infundibula. Amplitude of contractions in response to Ach was unaffected by cycle stage or infundibula location (P > .05). Ipsilateral and contralateral infundibula at both stages of the cycle exhibited a reduction of mean tone in response to 0.1 ug/ml Ach. In contrast, 0.56 and 1.0 pg/m1 Ach caused an increase in the mean tone. These data demonstrate that the bovine infundibulum is responsive to NE and Ach and that these responses are governed by the concentrations of estrogen and progesterone to which the infundibulum is exposed. THE RESPONSE OF THE BOVINE INFUNDIBULUM TO NOREPINEPHRINE AND ACETYLCHOLINE DURING ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE DOMINANCE
Help! An Insight into Long Distance Romantic Relationship Advice Sought Online

The purpose of this study was to examine the long-distance romantic relationship (LDRR) advice sought online and see how it relates to previous literature. Reddit posts from the r/LongDistance subreddit were narrowed using an advanced search to find the most popular (upvoted) advice from users. Qualitative, contextual analysis research was used to search for reoccurring themes throughout the advice sought. Results revealed that feelings of uncertainty and anxiety were very common within LDRR, and advice was sought about how to maintain relationships whilst living
Studies on Indian mites (Acarina: Mesostigmata)

Five species of mites are described and figured, three of which are new to science: Parasitus shillongensis, sp. nov., Parasitus assamensis, sp. nov. and Antennoseius indicus, sp. nov. The remaining two species, Pergamasus (Pergamasus) primitivus (Oudemans, 1904) and Veigaia uncata Farrier, 1957, are recorded for the first time from India.
10 Micron detection of the hard x-ray transient GRO J0422+23: Free-free emission from an x-ray-driven accretion disk wind?

We report the detection of 10 micrometer emission from the transient low-mass X-ray binary (LMXB) and optical nova GRO J0422+32 near the maximum of its outburst. We discuss this result in terms of (1) a 'standard' model according to which low-energy radiation of LMXB is caused by reprocessing of X-rays in an accretion disk; (2) emission from a cool secondary star; (3) emission from dust grains heated by the transient X-rays, and (4) free-free emission from an X-ray-driven wind from the accretion disk. Only the fourth alternative provides a viable explanation for the observed 10 micrometer emission, with a mass-loss rate in the disk wind that may be substantially higher than the rate of accretion onto the compact star. The presence of such a wind may have a profound effect on the evolution of the binary, and contribute to the solution of the 'birthrate problem' of millisecond ratio pulsars.
CARBAMATE RESISTANCE INHELICOVERPA ARMIGERA(HÜBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA

Helicoverpa armigera larvae were collected from N.S. W. and Queensland from 1983 to 1990 and bioassayed with methomyl and thiodicarb. Methomyl was tested by topical application on 3rd instars. New bioassay techniques for thiodicarb, a stomach poison and methomyl as an ovicide were developed and are described. Baseline susceptibility data for thiodicarb are presented, as is evidence of widespread resistance to methomyl in H. armigera larvae. Resistance to methomyl in a selected strain was estimated as approximately 23 fold, while in field strains, resistance did not exceed 11 fold. Methomyl synergism by piperonyl butoxide and DBF inferred that resistance may be attributable to monooxygenase and esterase detoxification. Resistance was not expressed by the egg stage. These data are discussed with reference to the Australian Helicoverpa resistance management strategy.
Promoting Employees’ Affective Well-Being: Comparing the Impact of Career Success Criteria Clarity and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy

Based on social cognitive career theory, this study examined career success criteria clarity and career decision-making self-efficacy as mediators in the relationship between career exploration and affective well-being. Data were collected from 475 emerging adults in their early career stages in China. The results showed that both career success criteria clarity and career decision-making self-efficacy mediated the relationship between career exploration and affective well-being. Career decision-making self-efficacy exhibited a stronger mediating effect on this relationship than career success criteria clarity. These findings reveal some important mechanisms underlying the role of career exploration in generating affective well-being and contribute to the social cognitive career theory model. Implications both for researchers and practitioners are discussed.
Haematological profile, blood group and genotype of Heterobranchus bidorsalis

Serological indices of male and female Heterobranchus bidorsalis were studied to determine the haematological profiles, blood group and genotype. The mean standard deviation values for the red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), packed blood volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration (Hb), mean cell volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), were determined using standard procedure. 5.05 ± 0.17 × 10/L for male and 5.2 ± 0.26 × 10/L for female; 6.858. 33 ± 828.86 × 10/L for male and 6.910 ± 801.46 × 10/L for female; 51.93 ± 14.82% for male and 53.4 ± 10.11% for female; 18.43 ± 4.36 g/dl for male and 53.4 ± 10.11% for female; 18.43 ± 4.36 g/dl for male and 16.5 ± 3.75 g/dl for female; 3.64 ± 0.82 pg for male and 3.1 ± 0.58 pg for female; 32.75 ± 1.37 g/dl for male and 32.7 ± 1.35 g/dl for female, respectively. Eighty three percent of the samples of males and females had blood group O while about 17% were AB+ respectively and were similar to the pattern in humans. There were no difference in genotypes in both males and females.
Diagnostic evaluation of risk for bleeding in cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation*

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the risk factors associated with cases of excessive bleeding in patients submitted to cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation. Method: case-control study on the factors of risk for bleeding based on the analysis of data from the medical charts of 216 patients submitted to cardiac surgery with elective extracorporeal circulation during a three-year period. Results: variables that are commonly associated with excessive bleeding in studies in the field were analyzed, and the following were considered as risk factors for the nursing diagnosis “risk for bleeding” (00206) in cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation: Body mass index lower than 26.35kg/m² (Odds ratio = 3.64); Extracorporeal circulation longer than 90 minutes (Odds ratio = 3.57); Hypothermia lower than 32°C (Odds ratio = 2.86); Metabolic acidosis (Odds ratio = 3.50) and Activated partial thromboplastin time longer than 40 seconds (Odds ratio= 2.55). Conclusion: such variables may be clinical indicators of an operational nature for a better characterization of the risk factor “treatment regimen” and a refinement of knowledge related to coagulopathy induced by extracorporeal circulation, which is currently presumably incorporated into the “treatment regimen” category of the nursing diagnostic classification by NANDA International, Inc.
Intercellular communication in cortical neuronal elaboration and circuit formation: A role for EphA signaling

37 Introduction . 38 Methods . 41 Results . 48 Discussion . 58 Figures . 63 Chapter III . 76 Abstract . 77 Background . 79 Materials and Methods . 85 Results and Discussion . 90 Conclusions . 100 Figures . 101
USO DE PARTES VEGETATIVAS EM FORMA DE PÓ SECO NO CONTROLE DE CUPINS NASUTITERMES SP. (INSECTA: ISOPTERA) TERMITIDAE

With advances in civilian residential areas, termites are losing ground in their natural habitat. Due to the imbalance caused by human action, the termites are invading the urban environment. The use of synthetic chemicals in controlling these insects has resulted in serious health risks. This work aimed to evaluate parts of some plant species present or may present insecticide to replace conventional treatments, with less toxic compounds to the environment in an effective way to control these insects with the lowest possible cost. We evaluated the insecticidal potential of plants: Hymenaea courbaril, Manilkara elata, Tabebuia serratifolia and Tabebuia avellanedae as well as leaves and twigs of Azadirachta indica. Termites were collected at random and taken into captivity in polypropylene containers containing 20 individuals, to assess the feasibility of dry powder on the insects. The mortality of the termites were checked on a cumulative every 24 hours for four days. The experimental design was completely randomized and the data analyzed by the Wilcoxon. It was found that the use of plants evaluated post serves as an effective alternative in the control of Nasutitermes sp. , Standing out as the most lethal of Neem leaves and branches.
Seed dispersal and recruitment limitation are barriers to native recolonization of old-fields in western Australia

1. Native recolonization of abandoned farmland in the wheat-growing region of western Australia is slow to non-existent, even 45-years after abandonment. Instead, old-fields tend to be dominated by non-native annual grasses. The native vegetation in the region is highly fragmented. We predicted that recovery is limited by seed availability and recruitment failure. 2. We compared the seed rain, soil seed bank and extant vegetation of three old-fields and three adjacent native woodland remnants to test our predictions. 3. Seed dispersal limitation was evident at two old-fields: species richness of the native seed in the soil seed bank declined at 50-m increments (i.e. 0 m, 50 m and 100 m) into the old-fields. Species richness of recolonizing native vegetation also declined along this transect. 4. Recruitment limitation was evident at one old-field, probably linked to the few abundant non-native species that dominated the vegetation. These non-natives dominated the seed supply, and tended to germinate more rapidly than the native seeds. 5. In contrast, seed dispersal and recruitment had not limited native recolonization of the third old-field: 91% of the species present in the adjacent remnant had recolonized this old-field. Species richness and abundance of non-natives in the seed supply and extant vegetation were minor compared with that of the other old-fields. Therefore an adequate seed supply of natives, the lack of non-natives and chance natural disturbance events (i.e. cyclone and fire) had probably contributed to this result. 6. Synthesis and applications. Native recolonization of wheatbelt old-fields is contingent upon the unusual coincidence of seed availability, favourable conditions for recruitment and an absence of competitive non-natives. Grasses, annual herbs and Acacia shrubs are dominant among the few native species that have consistently recolonized these old-fields. In most cases, direct seeding and control of non-natives are the minimum requirements for restoration of wheatbelt old-fields to species-rich eucalypt woodlands.
Desempenho de plântulas e produtividade de soja submetida a diferentes tratamentos químicos nas sementes = Seedlings performance and yield of soybean submitted to different chemical treatment in seeds

O tratamento quimico de sementes e uma importante ferramenta para o bom estabelecimento da soja no campo. Objetivou-se nesse trabalho avaliar o efeito do tratamento com fungicida, inseticida, micronutriente e polimero na qualidade fisiologica e sanitaria de sementes de soja e na producao de graos. Foram utilizadas sementes de tres cultivares NA 4823RG, BMX TurboRR e Fundacep 62RR. As sementes foram submetidas aos seguintes tratamentos: T1: sem tratamento quimico; T2: fungicida, inseticida e micronutriente e T3: fungicida, inseticida, micronutriente e polimero. Os testes realizados para avaliacao da qualidade fisiologica em laboratorio foram germinacao, comprimento de plântulas, massa seca de plântulas e teste de sanidade. Para avaliacao do desempenho das sementes em campo foram observados o estabelecimento do estande inicial (aos 14 e 21 dias), massa de 100 graos, numero de graos por legume e producao de graos. O tratamento quimico de sementes de soja nao apresentou efeito fitotoxico a qualidade fisiologica das sementes em laboratorio e foi eficiente no controle de patogenos associados as sementes. No desempenho a campo, o tratamento quimico promove o melhor estabelecimento do estande, mas sem efeito significativo na produtividade.
Studies on a Nematode, Anguillicola crassa Parasitic in the Air Bladder of the Eel

In Korea, studies on a Nematode, Anguillicola crassa parasitic in the air bladder of eel are not yet reported. This reason led the author to study the parasitic species, state and life history of the A. crassa parasitized in the air bladder of eel in order to take effective control measures against its damage. The size of fully developed eggs was 80 to to , larva was 210 to to . The intermediate host of A. crassa was Thermocyclops hyalinus, it was capable for parasitizing the eel after 4 days of invasion and then the size of larva was 360 to to . Fifty days after eel had ingested the Thermocyclops hyalinus infected with larva of A. crassa, the larvae matured into adult worms in the air bladder of eel. The size of detected adult worms was 7.3 to to 2.2(1.2) mm, 4.9 to to 0.9(0.4) mm. Investigating the morphology of the worms, they were identified as A. crassa. Monthly the parasitic rate of the worms in the eel was high in June, September and December, but low in January to March. After the investigation on the significance between non-parasitic fish and parasitic fish, it was not significant, therefore it can be considered that there is no effect of infection in the growth of eel. Any abnormality of eels air bladder tissue was not seen by the infection of A. crassa. At 25.0 to of water temperature the death time of Thermocyclops hyalinus by masoten treatment was 14 hours in 0.5 ppm, 20 hours in 0.4 ppm, 22 hours in 0.3 ppm, 30 hours in 0.2 ppm and 42 hours in 0.1 ppm.
Age and growth, mortality and stock assessment of Euthynnus affinis (Cantor) from Maharashtra waters

Kawakawa, Euthynnus affinis contributed on an average 1,563 t to the annual fish landings during 1996-2000 in Maharashtra. The drift net is the major gear, which exploits tuna resource. The species form about 87 % of the tuna landings by drift net at Sassoon dock (Mumbai). The other species were Thunnus tonggol, Auxis thazard and A. rochei, which together constituted about 13.0 % of the drift gill net catch. The size range of E. affinis in the drift net was from 26 to 73 cm. The growth parameters estimated are L ∝= 81.7 cm and K = 0.79 (annual). The total mortality coefficient (Z) varied between 2.04 and 2.88 during 1996-2000 with an average of 2.24 during the last 3 years with exploitation ratio (F/Z) of 0.6. The natural mortality coefficient (M) has been estimated as 0.928. The biomass is 1,344 t off Maharashtra, while the present average yield is 1,722 t. The maximum sustainable yield (MSY) has been estimated as 1,725t for Maharashtra indicating that the present exploitation is close to MSY.
Unidades Demonstrativas de Restauração Ecológica através de Técnicas Nucleadoras de Biodiversidade

Refazer ecossistemas representa um desafio em iniciar um processo de sucessão o mais semelhante possível aos processos naturais [1]. A recuperação convencional de áreas degradadas, embasada nos tratos culturais das ciências agrárias (linhas de plantio de árvores em área total), tem gerado bosques desenvolvidos em volume de madeira, porém com baixa diversidade de espécies, formas de vida e regeneração [2]. Técnicas alicerçadas no processo ecológico de nucleação [3,4] formam microhabitats em núcleos propícios para a chegada de uma série de espécies de todas as formas de vida, que num processo de aceleração sucessional, irradiam diversidade por toda a área [1]. Tornou-se importante definir qual paradigma almejamos para a restauração: cultivar plantações de árvores nativas ou permitir e acelerar a sucessão natural [5]? Neste trabalho, pretendemos apresentar o potencial das técnicas nucleadoras de biodiversidade através de experimentos de diversos autores [5,9,11] em Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Cerrado e Restinga.
Weed management in transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Significant higher plant height, number of shoot hill−1, leaf area index as well as dry matter accumulation was observed with the application of topstar @ 0.1 kg ha−1 than that recorded with the application of anilofos @ 0.5kg ha−1 and rest of the treatments. Significantly minimum weed population and weed dry weight recorded with the application of topstar @0.1 kg ha−1 followed by anilofos @ 0.5kg ha−1. Almost all the yield attributes were observed significantly higher with the application of topstar @0.1 kg ha−1 as compared to rest of the treatments. Weed management practices did not affect the test weight significantly. Highest grain and straw yield were recorded with the application of topstar @ 0.1 kg ha−1 followed by anilofos @ 0.5 kg ha−1 butachor @ 1.5kg ha−1, one hand weeding and weedy check, respectively.
Emulsion droplet spreading at air/water interfaces: mechanisms and relevance to the whipping of cream

Keywords: emulsion, spreading coefficient, surface tension, emulsifier, whipped cream, dairy foam, partial coalescence In this thesis, the interaction between emulsion droplets and expanding air/water interfaces was investigated. The objective was to deepen our knowledge concerning the physical processes that take place at the expanding air surfaces that form during aeration of emulsions. Emulsions can become aerated as a result of various processing operations, for example, stirring or pouring. Moreover, emulsions may be aerated with the intention of producing an aerated food product such as whipped cream or ice cream. Emulsion droplet/air interaction can have important consequences for emulsion stability. For example, emulsion droplet spreading at the air/water interface can initiate a collective oil spreading mechanism, resulting in the spreading of many oil droplets. This may lead to coalescence of the emulsion droplets. The tendency for an oil droplet to spread at an expanding air/water interface depends on the values of the dynamic interfacial tensions at the air/water, oil/water and oil/air interfaces. This can be expressed in terms of a dynamic spreading coefficient; when the spreading coefficient is positive, oil spreads out of the droplets. Experimental results confirmed that oil indeed only spreads out of emulsion droplets if the dynamic spreading coefficient is positive. The tendency for an emulsion droplet to spread at the air/water interface could be controlled by manipulating the surface expansion rate, the protein type and concentration, and type and concentration of emulsifier in the emulsion. The presence of crystalline fat, although relevant to the stability of emulsions exposed to shear, was not found to influence the spreading behaviour of emulsion droplets at the air/water interface. The results of the emulsion droplet spreading experiments lead to the development of a model that describes the whipping time of cream in terms of the proportion of the air bubble surface for which the spreading coefficient is positive. Experimental results for the whipping of model creams could be well explained by this model.