Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Rápido Retroceso, en el Siglo 20, del ventisquero Marinelli en el campo de Hielo de la Cordillera Darwin. Rapid 20th Century Retreat of Ventisquero Marinelli in the Cordillera Darwin Icefield

Los glaciares con frentes que alcanzan el nivel del mar pueden perder masa muy rapidamente. Este comportamiento puede estar asociado a variaciones climaticas, asi como tambien a inestabilidades dinamicas inherentes por adelgazamiento. El ventisquero Marinelli, un glaciar "desprendente" ubicado en un ambiente de fiordo en el Campo de Hielo de la cordillera Darwin, Tierra del Fuego, perdio masa por adelgazamiento durante la primera mitad del siglo 20, mientras que su frente se mantuvo cenca de la posicion neoglaciar maxima. Respondiendo al calentamiento de mediados del siglo 20, el frente de hielo retrocedio desde su zona de anclaje hacia un sector de probables aguas profundas. Entre 1992 y el 2000 el glaciar retrocedio a una tasa de -787 ma-1 con una disminucion areal de -2,75 km a-1. Esta es la mayor tasa de retroceso documentado hasta ahora en Sudamerica meridional. Si bien es cierto que el retroceso es gatillado por un calentamiento, la retirada sostenida es probablemente debida tanto a procesos topograficos como de desprendimiento de tempano que controlan la dinamica del hielo.
Application of Probiotics in Shrimp Aquaculture: Importance, Mechanisms of Action, and Methods of Administration

ABSTRACT Shrimp aquaculture is the fastest growing animal food producing sectors in the world due to its high demand in developed countries; however, they are affected by diseases mainly caused by opportunistic pathogens results in huge economic losses. Today preventive and management measures are central concern to overcome such outbreak of diseases. The adverse effect of chemotherapeutics in shrimp farming has drawn attention for the development of non-antibiotic and environment friendly agents, which is one of the key factors for health management in shrimp aquaculture. In recent years, application of probiotics against virus and bacteria in shrimp farming had been a novel and safe approach since they promote the innate immune response. Probiotics for bacterial diseases like vibriosis is well reported, but for viral diseases, the authentic strains still need research. Apart from the discovery of new or better formulations, improvement in the probiotic benefits may be helpful. Thus, better and economic production methods, administration ways or combination with other preventive/therapeutic measures are welcomed. Further studies are still necessary to increase the knowledge about use of probiotics to control bacterial infections in shrimp but much more efforts are needed in the case of viral diseases. In this review, potential application of probiotics in shrimp aquaculture: importance, mechanisms of action and methods of administration are being focused. The article also explains the limitations and prospects of probiotics in sustainable and ecofriendly shrimp culture to augment the total shrimp aquaculture production.
Four Ponto-Caspian and one American gammarid species (Crustacea, Amphipoda) recently invading Polish waters

The paper discusses recent drastic changes in the composition of Polish gammarid fauna, that occurred at the end of 20th century. This change was caused by the invasion of five alien species – four of Ponto-Caspian origin (Dikerogammarus haemobaphes, D. villosus, Obesogammarus crassus and Pontogammarus robustoides) and one of American origin (Gammarus tigrinus). Probable invasion routes are presented.
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF TETRANYCHUS URTICAE AND ITS EGG PREDATOR SCOLOTHRIPS LONGICORNIS ON DIFFERENT BEAN CULTIVARS

Bionomics of two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, and its egg predator Scolothrips longicornis Priesner was studied in the southeast of the Tehran province, Varamin from 11th July to 22th September 2010 on six bean cultivars including Goli, Akhtar, Sadaf, Parastoo, Talash and Baker. The mean population densities of the overall life stages of T. urticae and S. longicornis per leaf on Goli (36.27 and 2.87, respectively) were significantly more than other cultivars. The spatial distribution of T. urticae and S. longicornis was determined by the following four methods: index of dispersion, Lloyd's mean crowing, Taylor's power law and Iwao's patchiness regression, whereas Morisita's coefficient of dispersion was calculated for T. urticae on different crops. The index of dispersion, Morisita's index and Lloyd's mean crowding indicated an aggregated pattern for spatial distribution of this mite and their predator on all bean cultivars. The spatial distribution pattern of T. urticae and S. longicornis using Taylor's power law and Iwao's patchiness in most cases was aggregated and in few cases random. The linear regression between the predator and prey population densities indicated a density-dependant predation by S. longicornis on T. urticae. Spatial distribution parameters of two-spotted spider mite and its predator can be used to outline a sampling program, estimate population density of these mites and efficiency of the predator for using in IPM programs.
Dominance and diversity studies of vegetation of polluted habitats around Sanganer, Jaipur

74 plant species belonging to 29 dicot and 4 monocot families were recorded at the polluted habitats around Sanganer during two seasons (Spring and late Rains). Poaceae was the most species rich family, having 12 plant species. The plant species richness in late-rainy season was almost double of spring season. Conversely the total density declined (22-83%) due to toxicity reduction. The values of IVI (103-197) and biomass (320-718 g m -2 ) for Cynodon suggested dominance of this species at all the sites in both seasons. The codominants amongst grasses were Brachiaria (IVI = 75, biomass = 65.7 g m -2 ) and Paspalum (IVI = 56-65, biomass = 210-248 g m -2 ), while amongst forbs they were Croton, Parthenium and Xanthium (IVI = 21-80, biomass = 91-145 g m -2 ). Most of the marshy species usually had very low IVI (<5) and low biomass (0.2-11 g m -2 ). The biomass values during spring (87-848 g m -2 ) were relatively lower than those in the late rainy season (249-1178 g m -2 ). The composition responses (density, biomass, IVI) of vegetation at polluted sites are compared with unpolluted sites. Also, possible effects of pollution are discussed.
Propagation of Platanus acerifolia Willd. by cutting

Summary The purpose of this work was to study the behaviour of Platanus acerifolia Willd. to propagation by cuttings. Over three consecutive years, rooting responses were evaluated in cuttings collected on different dates, treated with indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) or naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) at different concentrations as hydro-alcoholic solutions, powder preparations or potassium salts, and exposed to bottom-heat for different periods of time. A high natural rooting capacity was observed, particularly in cuttings collected in December and January. Auxin treatments at concentrations between 0.025 – 6 mg ml–1, applied to cuttings planted in bottom-heated benches, were unsuccessful or had negative effects on the rooting of cuttings, while they appeared to be positive if applied to cuttings planted in the field. Bottom-heat enhanced the rooting of cuttings and its effect was directly related to the duration of treatment. Cutting survival was negatively influenced by prolonged heat treatment, while pre-treatment with bottom-heat for only 10 d appeared to improve the rooting of cuttings planted in the field. The most suitable procedure derived from this work, giving approx. 60 – 70% cutting establishment, consisted of collecting cuttings in December, treating them with IBA at 2 mg ml–1 and with bottom-heat for 10 d, then planting them in the field.
Scarless wound healing gel with Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten) Steenis) leaves extract and celecoxib as the active ingredients

An optimum formula for wound-healing gel containing ethanolic extract of Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten) Steenis) leaves had been developed previously. In addition, inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme during the wound-healing process was reported to minimize the formation of scars. In this article, the preliminary research on the development of the scarless wound healing gel formula by adding COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib into wound healing gel is presented. Additional cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor celecoxib in wound healing gel containing ethanolic extract of binahong leaves showed wound healing with the statistically smaller size of newly formed epidermis compared to the optimum formula of wound healing gel containing ethanolic extract of binahong without additional celecoxib. This indicates that scarless wound healing could be obtained by the application of gel containing ethanolic extract of binahong leaves and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor.
A Scanning Electron Microscopic Study of the Morphology of Scyphidia physarum Lachmann, 1856 (Ciliophora: Peritrichida)

The morphology of Scyphidia physarum was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Both contracted and uncontracted zooids were examined. The pellicular striations encircled the body at mean intervals of 1.1 μm. Pores were randomly distributed over the body surface with a mean density of 21 pores per 100 μm 2. The telotroch band was represented by three closely spaced striations. The adoral ciliature consisted of a single row of cilia in the haplokinety and three rows in the polykinety. The two sets of cilia were separated by a pellicular ridge. At the end of each row of cilia was a short cilium followed by a series of barren kinetosomes . There were two rows of parasomal sacs associated with the polykinety , one with the inner row of kinetosomes the other with the outer row.
Seasonal variability in ichthyoplankton abundance and assemblage composition in the northern Gulf of Mexico off Alabama

Multiyear ichthyoplankton surveys used to monitor larval fish seasonality, abundance, and assemblage structure can provide early indicators of regional ecosystem changes. Numerous ichthyoplankton surveys have been conducted in the northern Gulf of Mexico, but few have had high levels of temporal resolution and sample replication. In this study, ichthyoplankton samples were collected monthly (October 2004–October 2006) at a single station off the coast of Alabama as part of a long-term biological survey. Four seasonal periods were identified from observed and historic water temperatures, including a relatively long (June–October) “summer” period (water temperature >26°C). Fish egg abundance, total larval abundance, and larval taxonomic diversity were significantly related to water temperature (but not salinity), with peaks in the spring, spring–summer, and summer periods, respectively. Larvae collected during the survey represented 58 different families, of which engraulids, sciaenids, carangids, and clupeids were the most prominent. The most abundant taxa collected were unidentified engraulids (50%), sand seatrout (Cynoscion arenarius, 7.5%), Atlantic bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus, 5.4%), Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus, 4.4%), Gulf menhaden (Brevoortia patronus, 3.8%), and unidentified gobiids (3.6%). Larval concentrations for dominant taxa were highly variable between years, but the timing of seasonal occurrence for these taxa was relatively consistent. Documented increases in sea surface temperature on the Alabama shelf may have various implications for larval fish dynamics, as indicated by the presence of tropical larval forms (e.g., fistularids, labrids, scarids, and acanthurids) in our ichthyoplankton collections and in recent juvenile surveys of Alabama and northern Gulf of Mexico seagrass habitats.
New insights in the evolution of the liverwort family aneuraceae (Metzgeriales, Marchantiophyta), with emphasis on the genus Lobatiriccardia

Phylogenetic analyses using two fast evolving plastid markers (rps4, trnL-F) reveal the occurrence of the Australasiatic liverwort genus Lobatiriccardia in the Neotropics. Two new species, Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri and L. verdoornioides are reported from Ecuador. Phylogenetic reconstructions support Lobatiriccardia and Aneura as monophyletic sister groups and do not place verdoornia as the first branching Aneuracean taxon but rather sister to Aneura and Lobatiriccardia, which is consistent with mycothallus development in Aneuraceae. Subsequently, Aneuraceae, as treated here, include Aneura, Lobatiriccardia, Riccardia, and Verdoornia. Although high levels of genetic structure can be observed among members of the Aneura pinguis complex, current species delimitations are questionable, and detailed analyses of cryptic speciation and biogeographic patterns are needed to understand the evolution of Aneura, with particular attention paid to the non-photosynthetic species Aneura mirabilis. Ancestral state reconstructions suggest an evolutionary trend of female gametangia, and subsequently the sporophyte, moving from a central position on the dorsal side of the thallus (Verdoornia) to a marginal position between thallus lobes (Lobatiriccardia) to a more ventral (quasi latero-ventral) position under the thallus margin (Aneura).
The Maximal Velocity and the Calcium Affinity of the Red Cell Calcium Pump May Be Regulated Independently

The kinetics of active Ca2+ transport in inside-out red cell membrane vesicles and the Ca2+-ATPase activ- ity of the purified Ca2+ pump were studied and the effects of calmodulin, acidic phospholipids, and con- trolled trypsinization were compared. In the presence of calmodulin the maximal rate and the apparent affin- ity of the pump for Ca2+ were greatly increased in both preparations. The lowest value of Kmcca, was between
GRAZING AND PREDATION AS RELATED TO ENERGY NEEDS OF STAGE I ZOEAE OF THE TANNER CRAB CHIONOECETES BAIRDI (BRACHYURA, MAJIDAE)

The ability of first-feeding stage I zoea larvae of Chionoecetes bairdi to obtain energy from phytoplankton was investigated using a range of phytoplankton cell sizes and cell densities. An early first stage zoea requires approximately 6.8 x l0-3 calories or 0.60 µg carbon (approximately 4% body C) per day for metabolic needs at 5°C. Experiments with dinoflagellates and large centric diatoms demonstrated that the larvae are capable of capturing and ingesting these cells. However, the zoeae grazed at rates which satisfied less than 15% of basal metabolic energy requirements at cell concentrations similar to those prevailing in coastal and shelf sea environments where the crabs are found. Grazing on smaller cells, including chain-forming species common in nature, was not detected. In the laboratory, first-feeding zoeae were capable of consuming zooplankton prey at rates which provided up to 308% of basal metabolic requirements.
Inheritance of Glandular Trichomes in Crosses between Lycopersicon esculentum and Lycopersicon pennellii

The absence or presence of type IV trichomes seemed to be simply inherited in crosses of the tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill, and Lycopersicon pennellii Correll. F2 and BC1 data showed a good fit to a 15 : 1 and 3 : 1 ratio, respectively, suggesting that the presence of type IV trichomes is controlled by 2 unlinked genes. Broad sense heritability estimates of type IV trichome density were high. Generation means analysis of type IV trichome density indicated that genic interaction was important in the 3 crosses. All plants examined possessed type VI trichomes. Density of type VI trichomes seemed to be under large environmental influences. Broad sense heritability estimates for the density of type VI trichomes were low to moderate. Correlation coefficients comparing adaxial and abaxial trichome density measurements of both types of trichomes were significant for most of the populations studied. Correlation coefficients comparing type IV and type VI trichomes were not significant in most of the populations studied.
STRENGTH AND DESIGN OF SHELLS OF THE TWO ECOLOGICALLY DISTINCT BARNACLES, BALANUS BALANUS AND SEMIBALANUS (BALANUS) BALANOIDES (CIRRIPEDIA)

1. The shells of specimens of Semibalanus balanoides and Balanus balanus were loaded in compression. For shells of similar mass or pseudovolume (1 χ b χ h), B. balanus was about four times as strong as S. balanoides.2. The morphology of the shell plates and their junctions is described. The shell of B. balanus is mechanically superior to that of S. balanoides in its possession of a calcified basis, well developed radii and in its general workmanship.3. Neither the microstructure nor the microhardness of the shell plates gives significant indications that differences in material properties could account for the differences in strength observed.4. It is suggested that S. balanoides has a life history with a short life expectancy which makes it important to reproduce early in life and that, compared with B. balanus, neatness of shell construction and, hence, shell strength is sacrificed to speed in the process.
Taxonomy of Dactylella complex and Vermispora. I. Generic concepts based on morphology and ITS sequences data

Dactylella, anamorphic Orbiliaceae (Ascomycetes) and related genus Vermispora are systematically studied and are revised according to morphology and phylogenetic analyses of ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 rDNA sequences. Thirty-nine isolates formerly assigned to Dactylella and Vermispora, including 28 from the Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures and 11 from our laboratory were studied. Based on ITS sequence alignment, all the tested strains cluster into three monophylogenic clades corresponding to three genera, e.g. Dactylella, Vermispora and a distinct group comprising species with very short conidiophores. The circumscription of Dactylella and Vermispora are emended and a new genus Brachyphoris is introduced.
Callus Induction and Plantlet Regeneration in Tissue Cultures of Hawaiian Anthuriums

Leaf explants of seven cultivars of Hawaiian anthuriums (Anthuriums andraeanum Linden ex Andre cv. Kaumana, Kozohara, Marian Seefurth, Mauna Kea, Nitta, Ozaki, and Paradise Pink) produced callus most successfully after2 to 3 months on a modified Pierik medium containing 0.36 μM 2,4-D and 4.4 μM BA. Petiole explants callused best on Pierik, modified Pierik, and Finnie and van Staden media (.)
THE INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF SAVINGS COOPERATIVE EMPLOYEES, THAILAND

The research objectives of the Influence of strategic leadership and organizational climate on organizational commitment of savings cooperative employees were; 1) to study strategic leadership of the administrators of savings cooperative 2) to study organizational climate of savings cooperative 3) to study organizational commitment of savings cooperative employees 4) to investigate the influence of strategic leadership and organizational climate on organizational commitment of savings cooperative employees. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collecting. Data was collected from a sample of 93 respondents who were the savings cooperative employees in Sakon Nakhon Provinces, Thailand. Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient was conducted to test reliability; the strategic leadership was 0.928, the organizational climate was 0.891, and the organizational commitment was 0.882. The hypotheses were testing by Pearson correlation analysis and simple regression analysis.The data analyses were as follow; the strategic leadership, the organizational climate, and the organizational commitment were high level. The strategic leadership can be predicted as a 27.3 % on organizational commitment, it had a positive direct influence on organizational commitment with standard coefficient value (β) of . 530, can be predicted as a 43.1 % on organizational climate, and it had a positive direct influence on organizational climate with standard coefficient value (β) of . 657. Organizational climate can be predicted as 48.7% on organizational commitment, and organizational climate had positive influence on organizational commitment with standard coefficient value (β) of . 702. The research finding will benefit to the management of savings cooperatives to improve their management approach in leaders’ development, organizational climate, and employees’ organizational commitment.
Suitability of Metriona elatior (Klug) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) as a biological control agent for Solanum sisymbriifolium Lam. (Solanaceae)

A leaf-feeding tortoise beetle, Metriona elatior (Klug), was screened as a biological control agent for the weed Solanum sisymbriifolium Lam. in South Africa. Favourable biological characteristics of M. elatior include a high reproductive capacity, long-lived adults and several generations per year under laboratory conditions. Host range was investigated by larval survival, and host plant choice tests by adults. Larvae were successfully reared on 10 of 11native Solanum species tested, five exotic Solanum species (except S. sisymbriifolium) and on the economically important eggplant, S. melongena L. The adult females selected these native and exotic Solanum species, and eggplant as suitable for oviposition. Based on these results it was decided not to apply for release of this insect.
A new isomalabaricane triterpenoid from sponge Jaspis sp.

From the marine sponge Jaspis sp. , a new isomalabaricane triterpenoid 22, 23-dihydrostellettin D (1) was isolated, and its structure was established on the basis of IR, MS and extensive 2D NMR spectroscopic analysis. It is a unique skeleton compound rarely obtained from Chinese marine organisms.
Wilt of chickpea with special reference to characterization of races and variant of fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris and parameters associated with resistance

1. Title of the thesis : “Wilt of chickpea with special reference to characterization of races and variant of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris and parameters associated with resistance” 2. Student Name Minakshi Ganeshrao Patil Postal Address : C/o Shri Ganeshrao Patil ,Shivkripa Shashtri Nagar,Parbhani,431401 (MH). Email and Contact no. Minakshipatil013@gmail.com 09423103519 3. Advisor Name Dr. (Mrs.) Om Gupta Address (Office) : Dean College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur. Formar Professor and Head, Plant Pathology and Incharge (AICRP) on chickpea (Lead centre) Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics , JNKVV, Jabalpur (MP)482004 INDIA Email and Contact no. omgupta_jnkvv@rediffmail.com