Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Genetics parameters estimates of seeds physiologic quality of soybean genotypes grown in different areas of Minas Gerais.

The quantitative study of different agronomic characteristics is of great importance in plant breeding programs. However the estimation of genetic parameters related to seed physiologic quality has been little explored and works of that are scarec in the literature. The objective in this work was to estimate genetic parameters for seed physiologic quality of three soybean cultivars and fourteen lineages, with late maturation cycle, that are part of five final experiments of lineages evaluation from the Program of Genetic Improvement of Soybean of the Department of Fitotecnia of UFV, led in Tupaciguara, Florestal, Unai and two places in Capinopolis, state of Minas Gerais, in the agricultural year 2000/2001. The experimental design was random blocks, with three repetitions. The genetic parameters estimates were quadratic genotypic component, genotype x environments variance component, genotypic determination coefficient and genetic variation coefficient. The seeds physiologic quality was evaluated by germination test and seedling emergence on sand substrate. The seeds of cultivars FT 104, Doko-RC, Conquista and of lineages UFV97-61190916, UFV98-CR67 had germination over 85% in all the environmentsl. The genotypic determination coefficients based on seed germination and seedling emergence varied among the environments. The individual selection of soybean genotypes, based on the seed physiologic quality by locality, can lead to higher gains than joint selection considering all environments.
Ladybirds (Coccinellidae) of Britain and Ireland

The ladybird (Coccinellidae) family comprises a diverse group of beetles. There are 47 species of Coccinellidae resident in Britain and Ireland. Some species are brightly coloured and these are colloquially termed “ladybirds”. Others are small and inconspicuous, although these, on close inspection, are just as attractive as their charismatic counterparts. In this atlas, we describe the distribution of ladybirds in Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, using data collated through the Biological Records Centre Coccinellidae Recording Scheme (including the UK Ladybird Survey) since 1964. Ladybirds are charismatic beetles with fascinating life histories. Their interactions with natural enemies, particularly parasites, are intriguing and we hope that this atlas will encourage further recording of ladybirds and also the natural enemies associated with them. This publication is a celebration of the work of Mike Majerus and the many ladybird recorders he inspired; tens of thousands of people have contributed their records to the UK Ladybird Survey. “. this atlas offers so much more than distribution maps. Using photographs and text it helps with the identification of all ladybird species, from the largest to the smallest, and in all their stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. There is information on life histories, behaviour, host plants and prey, and details of the enemies of ladybirds, especially their parasites. And it comes at a critical moment in the story of ladybirds in Britain and Ireland. ” Roger Hawkins (Ladybirds of Surrey)
Influence of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Laccaria laccata on pre-emergence, post-emergence and late damping-off by Fusarium moniliforme and F. oxysporum on Scots pine seedlings.

The role of the ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungus Laccaria laccata a biological control agent against pre-emergence, post-emergence and late damping-off caused by Fusarium moniliforme (Fo) and F. oxysporum (Fm) on Scots pine was studied in greenhouse experiments. The vegetative mycelium of L. laccata in a vermiculite/peat carrier was added to potting substrate before inoculation with Fo or Fm spores. Seedlings were also inoculated only with ECM. Fo, Fm or water in order to compare treatments. F. oxysporum did not reduce germination when L. Iaccata was previously inoculated. Eighteen weeks after sowing, inoculation with L. Iaccata significantly reduced the damage caused by F. moniliforme, as seen in post-emergence assays, but no reduction of disease symptoms was observed for F. oxysporum. Significant late damping-off damage on Scots pine seedlings was only caused by F. oxysporum. L. Iaccata did not reduce disease expression in F. oxysporum treatments. Root colonization of seedlings by L. Iaccata was 51.8% and 26.8% for seed and seedling treatments, respectively. Mycorrhizal formation was significantly lower in plants treated with F. moniliforme or F. oxysporum. It is shown that the protective effect of L. Iaccata against the damping-off caused by Fusarium spp. in Scots pine seedlings varied among pre-emergence, post-emergence and late damping-off stages.
Color, Polyphenol, and Aroma Compounds in Rosé Wines after Prefermentative Maceration and Enzymatic Treatments

A low-temperature prefermentative maceration process was used on Monastrell rose wines to increase color stability and to improve extraction of polyphenol and aroma compounds. Two commercial enzymatic treatments were used, an endozym contact pellicure (ECP), applied during maceration to help extract polyphenols, and an endozym cultivar (EC), applied after fermentation to release aromas. There were four macerated wines: wine with no added enzymes; wine made with ECP; wine made with EC; and wine made with both enzymatic treatments. A control wine was made with unmacerated grapes. Color, polyphenols and aroma compounds were monitored for 6 months after bottling. The low-temperature prefermentative maceration process increased esters and terpenols compared with the unmacerated control. When the EPC treatment was used alone, color remained more stable during the storage time and the ester content was higher. A lower 2-phenylethyl acetate hydrolysis reaction was observed after 6 months in EPC wines. The EC treatment increased esters and stabilized the evolution of terpenols when it was used together with the ECP treatment. The tannin/anthocyanin ratio of prefermentative maceration wines changed from 4.3 after fermentation to 1.3 after bottling.
Perfil bioquímico das galinhas poedeiras na região de Araçatuba-SP

O estabelecimento de valores bioquimicos de referencia e de extrema importância para o sucesso do diagnostico e do tratamento. Considerando que na maioria das especies o perfil bioquimico serico sofre influencia de raca, clima e manejo, decidiu-se determinar os valores de aspartato aminotransferase (AST), alanina aminotransferase (ALT), acido urico, creatinina, creatina quinase (CK), fostatase alcalina (FA), gama-glutamiltransferase (GGT), proteina total (PT) e albumina de galinhas poedeiras da linhagem Dekalb da regiao de Aracatuba – SP. Todas as amostras foram processadas logo apos a colheita em um analisador bioquimico automatizado previamente calibrado e monitorado com soros controles nivel I e II. Obtiveram-se os seguintes intervalos de confianca: 44-65,5 U/L (AST); 18,4-21,2 U/L (ALT); 2,1–2,5 mg/dL (acido urico) ; 1,7– 5,7 U/L (CK) ; 1,2–2,2 mg/dL (creatinina); 1276–1506 U/L (FA); 18-23,4 U/L (GGT); 27,12– 29 g/L (PT); 11,4 – 12,16 g/L (albumina).
Diversity and distribution of cellular slime molds (dictyostelids) in Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines

Dictyostelids were isolated and identified from soil collected in coastal and lowland mountain forests of Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, during dry and wet seasons. Clonal population count per isolated dictyostelids in each forest type and season was assessed to compare their abundance and species diversity. Our results identified eight species of dictyostelids belonging to two genera: Dictyostelium and Polysphondylium. Dictyostelid diversity was observed to be higher in coastal forests than in mountain forests, and during the rainy season. Among the species found, Dictyostelium mucoroides, Dictyostelium purpureum, and Polysphondylium pallidum were seen to be the most important throughout the island during both dry and wet seasons. This is the first study about the ecology of dictyostelids from Philippine soil.
Fossil fuels abundance and institutional changes in the post-socialist countries

The aim of the research was to indicate whether fossil fuels abundance had a negative effect on political and economic changes in the post- -socialist countries in the years 1991—2015. The research covered 28 countries of Central-Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Data were collected from the Freedom House (FH) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) databases, as well as the BP database. The results of conducted study showed that the abundance of fossil fuels resources did not have a decisive influence on the process of market economy creation and democratisation of the post-socialist countries of Central-Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Chromosomal study of desi pig.

In present study on Indian domestic pig revealed modal chromosome number 2n=38. The number and morphology were same in the male and female pig except for that of the sex chromosomes. Among these there were 7 pairs of submetacentric (1–7), 5 pairs of metacentric (8–12), 6 pairs of acrocentric (13–18) and one pair of sex chromosomes. The X chromosome was large submetacentric However, Y chromosome was metacentric and smallest one in the chromosome complement. Conventionally stained preparation permitted the identification of chromosome pair no. 1 and the chromosome no. 13 based on length and centromere position. The chromosome pair no. 8 and 10 showed an unstained region nears the centromere in all breeds. Unstained region in chromosome 8 was more distinct and noted easily than chromosome no. 10.
Copper toxicity in rice seedlings: Changes in antioxidative enzyme activities, H2O2 level, and cell wall peroxidase activity in roots

The changes in lipid peroxidation, antioxidative enzyme activity, H2O2 level, and cell wall peroxidase activity in Cu-stressed roots of rice seedlings and their relation with root growth inhibition were investigated. CuSO4 was effective in inhibiting root growth but not shoot growth. Treatment with CuSO4 resulted in an increase in lipid peroxidation and modulated antioxidative enzyme activities in rice roots. CuSO4 increased the activities of superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase, glutathione reductase, and peroxidase, but had no effect on catalase. CuSO4 also increased H2O2 level and cell wall peroxidase in roots of rice seedlings. Exogenous application of H2O2 resulted in an inhibition of root growth. It appears that growth inhibition of root caused by Cu is associated with H2O2 dependent peroxidase-catalyzed formation of cross-linking among cell wall polymers.
Phylogenetic analysis of Micrathena and Chaetacis spiders (Araneae: Araneidae) reveals multiple origins of extreme sexual size dimorphism and long abdominal spines

The phylogenetic relationships amongst the New World spiny orb-weaving spiders Micrathena and Chaetacis were assessed through parsimony and Bayesian analyses of morphological characters. A total of 146 characters was scored for ten outgroup taxa and 37 Micrathena and four Chaetacis species. The results indicate that Chaetacis nests within Micrathena and we propose Chaetacis as a junior synonym of Micrathena. Twelve subgeneric species groups of Micrathena are recognized and diagnosed. Species with extremely long spines evolved at least eight times in the genus and we suggest that this may be related to antipredator defences. Micrathena is primitively sexually monomorphic and extreme sexual size dimorphism has arisen at least six times in the genus. Most of these events are because of enlargement of the female in relation to the ancestral size, although in two cases sexual dimorphism was attained through male reduction, adding more data to the ‘giant females’ vs. ‘dwarf males’ controversy. The genus is probably of South American origin and has repeatedly invaded Central and North America. © 2012 The Linnean Society of London, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2012, 166, 14–53.
Acacia hybrid: Ecology and silviculture in Vietnam

This manual summarises information on the ecology and silviculture of the species Acacia hybrid, with an emphasis on Vietnam. It also encompasses growth and yield data from published sources, as well as collected from sites under smallholder industrial plantations in Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam. This manual is 1 of 5 that guide smallholder tree planting of five selected tree species in Vietnam. The other four species are: Acacia mangium Willd, Cinnamomum parthenoxylon (Jack) Meisn, Erythrophloeum fordii Oliver and Eucalyptus urophylla S.T. Blake.
Information Linkages between Emission Allowance and Energy Markets

We employ a rational expectations framework similar to Fleming, Kirby and Ostdiek (1998) to examine volatility and information linkages between the emission allowance and energy markets as well as the sources thereof. Estimating the model for bivariate pairings of securities suggests that market linkages arise from sensitivities to common information rather than from indirect spillovers, with emission allowances most strongly linked to the crude oil market.
Effect of Host-Plant Species on The Survival, Adult Longevity and Fertility of Predatory Bug, Macrolophus caliginosus Wagner (Hemiptera: Miridae)

Two laboratory experiments were carried out under controlled conditions. First exp p periment was to study the development and survival of nymphs of Macrolophus caligin n nosus Wagner, when offered clean leafpdiscs of tobacco, eggplant, tomato, pepper or Pelargonium peltatium only. The second experiment was to study the adult longevity and fertility of M. caliginosus offered greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Westwood) (GHWF), on different hostpplant. Although newly hatched M. caliginosus nymphs did not survive on plant sap alone, adults could live and even produce offspring. However, when M. caliginosus offered these plants as oviposition sites and fed on T. vaporariorum infestation, the intrinsic rate of increase of M. caliginosus was the highp p est on tomato, followed by Pelargonium, eggplant, tobacco and pepper. M. caliginon n sus showed a potential for reproduction on tomato and eggplant, and might be able to double its population in 15.6 days on tomato and 72.8 days on eggplant. However, M. caliginosus would be unable to establish a satisfactory population on either tobacco or pepper as its life table calculations showed that doubling time was 575.2 days on tobacp p co and p 90.4 days on pepper. Thus, it can be concluded that interpcropping of tobacco, pepper and eggplant with Pelargonium might enable M. caliginosus to increases its “fertility” to build up population sufficiently to suppress T. vaporariorum infestations in a shorter time than in the absence of Pelargonium. Furthermore, M. caliginosus females preferred to lay their eggs in solanaceous plants rather than in Pelargonium when both plants were offered together, although there was no significant effect of the host-plant species on the incubation period.
Implant Stability Parameters & Bone Density Values of Different Graft Materials with Immediately Placed Dental Implants

Objectives: This study was conducted to assess and compare the effect of autogenous bone graft versus mineralized plasmatic matrix (MPM) and versus the Nano hydroxyapatite bone graft as bone regenerative materials during immediate implant placement. Material and Methods: A total of 14 patients with 18 implants have been included in this study, patients were divided into 3 groups. Group I(control group) received autogenous bone graft. Group II (study group A) received Mineralized Plasmatic Matrix (MPM), and group III (study group B) received Nano hydroxyapatite as bone regenerative materials for immediate implant placement. The treatment outcome was evaluated clinically and radiographically at 3 and 6 months of implant placement. Implants stability was measured using Osstell radiofrequency device at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Also bone density were measured radiographically at 2 weeks and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively and statistically analysed. Results: Statistical analysis of bone density measurements between the three groups showed significant difference (P ≤ 0.05) between the control autogenous bone group and the two other groups (MPM &Nano bone) at all time intervals. Comparison between the test groups revealed non-significant difference (P ≤ 0.05) between (MPM & Nano bone) at two weeks interval. While at three & six months postoperatively there was a significant difference (P ≤ 0.05 between the two groups. Regarding implant stability comparison between the three groups , there was no statistical significant difference between them (P ≤ 0.05) at three and six months post operatively. Conclusion: The autogenous bone graft remains the gold standard for grafting materials but the use of MPM and Nano hydroxyapatite grafting materials can also give successful results regarding implant stability and bone density.
Role of vitamin B6 in skin health and diseases

Vitamin B6 has been believed to be essential for skin development and maintenance. Additionally, vitamin B6 has long been considered to have an important role in amino acids metabolism as a coenzyme. Vitamin B6 deficiency has been known to be associated with dermatitis, while contact allergy to vitamin B6 is generally rare. There is accumulating evidence that dietary vitamin B6 has protective roles in cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Recent studies have further highlighted the important protective role of vitamin B6 in carcinogenesis, especially colon carcinogenesis. For skin cancer, a recent study has underlined that dietary supplemental vitamin B6 to a low vitamin B6 diet enhanced UV-irradiated skin tumorigenesis in hairless mice. However, dietary vitamin B6 caused no influence on carcinogen-induced skin tumorigenesis in mice. Topical application of vitamin B6 has been reported to exaggerate UV-irradiated skin phototoxicity. The toxic properties of irradiated vitamin B6 compounds have been also demonstrated for human fibroblasts. Thus, there is concern that excessive dose or abuse of vitamin B6 might cause adverse effect on skin health under certain conditions such as strong sunlight despite its essential roles for skin maintenance.
RESPOSTA FISIOLÓGICA DE SEMENTES DE MAMÃO SUBMETIDAS AO CONDICIONAMENTO OSMÓTICO

O condicionamento osmotico promove mudancas fisiologicas e bioquimicas em sementes que contribuem para a melhoria no poder germinativo e vigor dos lotes. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a resposta fisiologica promovida pelo condicionamento osmotico de lotes de sementes de mamao apos 12 meses de armazenamento. Lotes de sementes foram obtidos atraves de diferentes metodos de remocao da sarcotesta e os lotes armazenados em refrigerador durante 12 meses. Apos este periodo os lotes foram condicionados em solucao de PEG (Polietilenoglicol) 6000 -0,8MPa/48h; PEG 6000 -1,2 MPa/48h; em solucao de KNO3 0,34 M/48h; em H2O/24h e H2O/48h. A temperatura durante a aplicacao dos tratamentos foi de 25 oC. Sementes nao condicionadas foram utilizadas como testemunha. O delineamento foi o inteiramente casualizado com quatro repeticoes, e os tratamento dispostos em esquema fatorial (4 lotes x 6 condionamentos). Os efeitos dos tratamentos foram testados pelo teste F (≤0,01). O condicionamento osmotico de sementes de mamao em solucao com KNO3 acelerou o inicio da germinacao em sementes sem sarcotesta, promovendo resposta favoravel no vigor dos lotes de sementes sem sarcotesta. O envelhecimento acelerado reduziu a germinacao dos lotes. Apos o envelhecimento, o condicionamento em solucao de PEG promoveu melhoria na qualidade fisiologica dos lotes.
Observations on fishing methods in Oyan Lake, Nigeria.

The study investigated the catch rate of fishing gears used by artisanal fisherman in Oyan lake. Catches from fishing operations conducted between June to December 2008 was analyzed to determine diversity of fish species captured by gillnet, cast net, hook and line, long line and trap. The results revealed that fourteen fish species belonging to thirteen families were recorded during the study. The family Momyridae was represented by two fish species while the remaining families were represented by one species each. it was observed that catches were dominated generally by immature individual with about 58.4% of total catches being undersized fishes. Six out of thirteen fish species were caught by all the fishing gears while gillnet and castnet caught all the fish species in the study. Gillnet efficiency was the highest with catches dominated by Heterotis niloticus, Tilapia zillii, and Clarias gariepinus while long line was the least efficient in terms of fish caught. Further results also showed that peak biomass was recorded in September accounting for 17.5% of the total monthly fish biomass while the minimum biomass was recorded in December. All these observations indicate there is need to improve upon the design of gears and their proper use.
Effect of association of Fusarium solani and F. moniliforme on photosynthetic characteristics in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Chickpea plants of cv. Pusa 1108 grown in normal soil in pot culture showed symptoms of disease and revealed the presence of Fusarium solani and F. moniliforme. The infected plants were assessed for the loss in photosynthetic rate. Severity of symptoms in individual plants in pot culture was assessed on a 0 to 9 rating scale based on the percentage of foliage with yellowing or necrosis in acropetal progression (0 = 0% & 9 = dead plant). Photosynthesis rate, transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, photosynthetic capacity (Pn/iCO 2 ), content of chlorophyll 'a', chlorophyll 'b', ratio chl a /chl b , total chlorophyll and carotenoids decreased with the progression of disease incidence/severity. However, internal CO 2 exhibited a reverse trend to photosynthesis and respiration rate initially decreased up to 4 score rating and then increased from 5 to 8 score rating.