Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of Magnetic Water on Soil Fertility and Faba Bean Productivity under Reducing Phosphorus Fertilizer Rates in Salt aAffected Soils.

This study aims to optimize of P fertilizers unit and alleviation soil salinity stress using irrigation with magnetic water. Two field trial using faba bean ( Vicia faba L.; Variety Giza 843), were conducted at Agricultural Experimental Research Station of Agricultural Research El-Mansoura El-Dakhalia Governorate, Egypt during two successive winter seasons of 2015/16 and 2016/17. The experiment treatments were included two irrigation water treatment (normal and magnetized water) and three doses of P fertilizers (50, 75 and 100% from recommended P application). The two factors were layout in split plot design with three replicates, where the water and P fertilizers treatments were located randomly in the main and subplot respectively. The obtained results indicated that irrigation faba bean plants with magnetic-water treatment surpassed significantly irrigation with un-magnetized water under all dosses of P fertilizers in all recorded parameters except N and Na concentration in soil. Regarding irrigation with magnetic water, the increasing reached 21.45, 24.24 and 40.17% in plant height (cm), fresh plant weight (g) and seed yield (g plant -1 ) at harvest compared to irrigation with un-magnetized water of both seasons. As well as the improvements in concentration of N, P and K, Ca and Mg in seeds reached 19.01, 79.59, 49.43, 22.18, and 10.06 % respectively compared to irrigation with un-magnetized water. Finally, irrigation with magnetic water and P fertilizer at rate of 100% from recommended application is considered as most suitable treatment for obtaining the highest yield of faba bean under these experimental conditions.
The ability of carnobacteria isolated from fish intestine to inhibit growth of fish pathogenic bacteria: a screening study

In the present study a microtitre plate assay was used to evaluate antagonistic activity of 157 intestinal bacteria belonging to Carnobacterium isolated from Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) and wolf fish (Anarhichas lupus L.) against fish pathogenic bacteria. One hundred and forty-nine strains isolated from Arctic charr fed; (a) different lipid levels and (b) different fatty acids were screened for their ability to inhibit growth of the fish pathogen Aeromonas salmonicida ssp. salmonicida strain AL 2020 (the causative agent of furunculosis). Carnobacterium maltaromaticum and Carnobacterium mobile isolated from fish fed a low-lipid diet inhibited growth of the pathogen, while none of the Carnobacterium divergens isolated from fish fed the high-lipid diet had this ability. When Arctic charr was fed different fatty acids, was the frequency of antibacterial ability of C. maltaromaticum highest in strains isolated from fish fed 4%α-linolenic acid (18:3 n-3) and lowest in strains isolated from fish fed 4% linoleic acid (18:2 n-6). Extracellular growth inhibitory compounds harvested in exponential and stationary growth phase from eight carnobacteria strains isolated from three fish species were tested for their ability to inhibit growth of six fish pathogens [A. salmonicida, Vibrio splendidus strain VS11, Vibrio salmonicida strain LFI 315, Vibrio anguillarum strain LFI 317, Moritella (Vibrio) viscosa strain LFI 5000 and C. maltaromaticum (piscicola) CCUG 34645]. The highest antibacterial activity was found when cellular extracts of the producer isolate were harvested in stationary growth phase. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations of A. salmonicida showed that cell morphology was affected by the inhibitory substance produce by strain 8M851, a Carnobacterium inhibens-like bacteria.
Limited Household Risk Sharing: General Equilibrium Implications for the Term Structure of Interest Rates

We present a theory in which limited risk sharing of idiosyncratic labor income risk plays a key role in determining the dynamics of interest rates. Our production-based model relates the cross-sectional distribution of labor income risk to observable aggregate labor market variables. Our model makes two key predictions. First, it predicts positive risk premia for long-term bonds while simultaneously matching key macroeconomic moments. Second, it predicts a negative correlation between current labor market conditions (as measured by labor market tightness or the job-finding rate) and future bond excess returns. We provide evidence for these predictions.
BUSINESS INNOVATION AS PROFIT APPROPRIATION STRATEGY FROM MERGERS AND ACQUISITION

Mergers and acquisitions are effective strategies for incorporation of complementary assets decreasing economic risk of losses in profit from innovation. We use Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to measure economic risk in a sample of big, open capital companies, listed in Sao Paulo (Brazil) Stock Market (BOVESPA), pertaining to innovative segments of the economy, in the period 2009 to 2013, before and after the merger/acquisition. Results demonstrate that economic risk of acquiring companies did not decrease after merger or acquisition. Major conclusion implies that incorporation of complementary assets from merger/acquisition brings benefits if generating internal synergy towards increasing the ability to better position the innovation in the market.
The Effect of Potassium Addition on Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Roots Anatomic Properties under Drought Stress

The availability of water is one of the main limiting factors for oil palm growth and production. Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for plants because of its role in controlling metabolic and physiological activities. This study aimed to examine the effect of different K fertilizer doses on root anatomic properties under drought stress. The experiment was arranged in factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with two factors. The first factor was drought stress, consisting of three levels of fractions of transpirable soil water (FTSW) (FTSW 1 (control: field capacity); FTSW 0.35 (moderate drought); FTSW 0.15 (severe drought)) and the second factor was K dose (sourced from KCl), consisting of five levels (K0: 0%; K1: 50%; K2: 100%; K3: 150%; K4: 200%). The results showed that there was an interaction between the addition of K doses and the tolerance level of oil palm plants to drought stress. The addition of 100% K gave higher results in the parameters of xylem diameter, phloem diameter and cortex cell width compared to the plants without K. The results disclosed that 200% K application on moderate drought stress and severe drought stress in oil palm seedlings could widen xylem diameter, phloem diameters, strengthen cell such as epidermal cells, cortex cells, thickness of endodermic cells, thickness of sclerenchyma cells and increase hardness of cell compared to field capacity. As for the parameters of thick endodermic cells, stele diameter and sclerenchyma diameter, an addition of 50% K could give higher results.
Further studies on sex-expression and sex-ratio in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) as affected by plant regulator sprays.

Effects of four concentrations of MH (200, 400, 600 and 800 ppm) and two concentrations each of NAA (100 and 200 ppm), IAA (100 and 200 ppm) and 2, 4-D (5 and 10 ppm) on the sex expression and sex ratio in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. var. Straight Eight) were studied. MH-200 ppm and NAA-100 ppm increased the number of female flowers significantly over the control. All treatments induced appearance of first female flower on comparatively lower nodes of the main axis when compared with the control. MH-600 and 800 ppm, NAA-100 and IAA-200 ppm and IAA-100 ppm suppressed the number of male flowers significantly over the control. All the plant regulators increased the female to male flower ratio when compared with the control. NAA-100 ppm recorded the highest female to male flower ratio.
The physiological response of hermatypic corals to nutrient enrichment

Nutrient enrichment of tropical waters constitutes an increasing threat to the health and biodiversity of coral reefs. In order to manage these ecosystems effectively, the onset of nutrient pollution has to be closely monitored. This thesis examined the possibility of using some physiological responses of hermatypic corals as an early-warning bio-assay, to detect nutrient enrichment before reef deterioration has taken place. To this aim, the physiology of the common branching coral Porites porites and the massive coral Montastrea annularis was studied both in the laboratory and on the reef under different nutrient conditions. By measuring the organic and inorganic productivity of corals and by constructing carbon budgets, it was hoped to relate differences in the fixation, allocation and utilisation of carbon to differences in nutrient regimes. Nubbins of Porites porites and explants of Montastrea annularis were chosen as the experimental units. Nubbins were obtained by cutting coral tips (approx. 20 mm), grounding their cut surface flat, and gluing them onto a perspex tile with cyanoacrylate glue. To obtain explants, a coral head was cored under a drill press fitted with a hole saw. Cores were then cut to fit, and sealed into polyethylene cups with underwater epoxy putty. A new culturing system was developed to grow corals successfully in the laboratory under completely controlled and repeatable conditions. This system (the 'photostat') consisted of glass aquaria (30x21x18 cm) placed in a constant temperature water-bath under metal halide lamps. The aquaria were fitted with specially designed air lines and coral trays to maintain a strong water motion around the corals, independent of the rate of water-flow. A peristaltic pump ensured a daily water turn-over. A new improved carbon budget methodology was developed by comparing the well established methods of Davies (1984) and Muscatine et al (1984) on Porites porites. These methodologies differed in the measurement of zooxanthellae respiration rate (Rz) and zoozanthellae growth rate (). Rz,DAVIES was found to be twice as small as Rz,MUSCATINE (RZ, MUSCATINE (RZ, DAVIES = 18.1 gC cm-2d-1 vs. Rz,MUSCATINE = 33.1 gC cm-2d-1), but this accounted for a difference of only 3% when Rz was expressed as a percentage of the total daily carbon input. By comparison, a 25-fold difference between methods occurred in the component of carbon required for the daily growth of the zooxanthellae. Davies' method measured the net rate of zooxanthellae growth (NET) from the increase in surface area, assuming a constant zooxanthellae population density. In this case NET was only 1.65 gC cm-2d-1. (DXN008,321)
The integrity of basal forebrain neurons depends on permanent expression of Nkx2-1: potential for understanding haploinsufficiency in humans

s: SfN Neuroscience 2009 Chicago, IL, October 17-21, 2009 “Nkx2.1 transcription factor is necessary for the proper devepolment and maintenance of the basal forebrain cholinergic neurons” Magno L. , Kretz O. , Monyer H. , Bert B. , Kimura S. , Nitsch R. , Naumann T. Gordon Conference “Inhibition in the CNS” Waterville, ME, July 26-31, 2009 “Inactivation of Nkx2.1 in GAD-67 expressing neurons leads to deficits in movement coordination” Magno L. , Kretz O. , Bert B. , Monyer H. , Kimura S. , Nitsch R. , Naumann T.
Osmotic adjustment in Leymus cinereus cv. "Trailhead" under field conditions

Fil: Torres, Yanina Alejandra. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Agronomia. Laboratorio de Ecologia; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Bahia Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiarida. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiarida; Argentina
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in endometrial and cervical cancer: current and controversial issues

In gynecological cancers, the application of the sentinel lymph node (SLN) procedure has been investigated in vulvar, cervical, and endometrial cancer (ECs). This technique provides potential advantages over complete staging and also decreases both shortand long-term surgical complications. Several well-designed studies have been able to demonstrate feasibility with the high detection rates and low false negative rates. However, the optimal management and survival benefits associated with SLN biopsy, as well as the significance of immunohistochemistry (IHC) detecting micrometastases have yet to be determined. This review’s aim is to discuss these topics with updated information on the following: 1) recommendations and alternative algorithms, 2) role of ultrastaging and adjuvant therapy, and 3) the impact of SLN mapping on patient outcomes.
Reassessment of phylogeographical structure in an eastern North American tree using Monmonier’s algorithm and ecological niche modelling

Aim Patterns of phylogeographical diversity in eastern North America have been well documented, with suggestions of Pleistocene refugia in both coastal and interior regions. However, most studies to date have assessed these patterns only qualitatively, largely through visual observation of haplotype networks. Furthermore, many plant studies use only one or two individuals per locality, which probably limits the recovery of haplotype diversity. The aim of this study is to address the issues of sampling strategy and quantitative assessment of phylogeographical patterns in an eastern North American tree, Fagus grandifolia (American beech).
Siderophore receptor and porin protein-based vaccine technology: an intervention strategy for pre-harvest control of Escherichia coli O157 in cattle

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a human food-borne pathogen and cattle feces are a major source of contamination. Immunization against E. coli O157 may be a practical pre-harvest intervention strategy. A siderophore receptor/porin proteins (SRP) based vaccine has been developed to decrease the prevalence of E. coli O157 in cattle. Two studies were conducted to determine the efficacy of the SRP vaccine. In the first study, thirty calves were randomly assigned to one of two groups: control or SRP vaccine. Two weeks after the second vaccination, calves were orally inoculated with nalidixic acid-resistant (Nal R ) E. coli O157. Fecal samples were collected for five weeks. Calves were necropsied on day 35 to collect gut contents and tissue swabs to determine Nal R E. coli O157:H7. The number of calves that were culture positive for E. coli O157 were lower (P= 0.07) in vaccinated group compared to the control. In the second study, cattle in two feedlots were randomized to SRP vaccine or control. Cattle were vaccinated on days 0 and 21. Rectal fecal samples were collected on day 0, and pen floor samples were collected on days 21, 35, and 70. Rectal fecal samples, RAMS, and hide swab samples were collected on d 85. Cattle were weighed on days 0, 21, and 85. Vaccination significantly reduced (P = 0.04) fecal E. coli O157 prevalence. There was also a decrease (P < 0.05) in E. coli O157 prevalence on hides and in fecal samples on day 85 in vaccinated cattle compared to the control.
Effect of Different Levels of Nitrogen and Phosphorus on Growth, Yield and Quality of Isabgol (Plantago ovata Forsk.)

A field experiment entitled the effect of different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, yield and quality of isabgol (Plantago ovata Forsk.). The experiment was carried out during rabi season of the year 2017-18 at the Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh. The experiment was laid out in Factorial RBD with 3 replications by combining 2 factors namely four levels of nitrogen (0, 15, 30 and 45 kg/ha) and four levels of phosphorous (0, 15, 30 and 45 kg/ha). Application of 45 kg N/ha was observed superior over rest of the levels of N in increasing plant height, plant spread, number of tillers per plant, number of spikes per plant, spike length,1000 seed weight, seed yield per plant and per hectare, straw yield per plant and per hectare and protein content. Application of 30 kg P2O5/ha significantly increased plant height, number of tillers per plant, number of spikes per plant, spike length, seed yield per plant and per hectare, straw yield per plant and per hectare. While, mucillage content in seed and harvest index did not influenced by N application and plant spread, 1000 seed weight, harvest index, protein content and mucilage content did not influenced by P2O5 application . Interaction effect of nitrogen and phosphorus was found significant with respect to seed yield per plant and per hectare. Based on finding, it can be concluded that maximum growth, yield and quality parameters was obtained with application of 45 kg N/ha and 30 kg P2O5/ha as per requirement under medium black calcareous soil under South Saurashtra agro climatic zone.
Comparative study of the effect of suprascapular nerve block under ultrasound guidance and blind shoulder infiltration (Using lignocaine and methylprednisolone acetate) in chronic shoulder pain

Introduction: Shoulder joint is very important joint for day to day activities and pain in shoulder results in leads to increased functional disability with poor quality-of life. Chronic shoulder pain common complaints encountered by treating physicians all over world. The incidence of chronic shoulder pain is approximately 15-30% with variations among different population and age groups. The treatment modalities available for alleviating chronic shoulder pain varies from simple anti-inflammatory drugs to interventional procedures like intra-articular steroid injections, supra-scapular nerve block (SSNB). AIM: To compare the pain relief and return of function in shoulder joint using suprascapular nerve block under ultrasound guidance (lignocaine and methylprednisolone acetate) versus shoulder infiltration (lignocaine and methylprednisolone acetate) in chronic shoulder pain. Study Design: Prospective, randomised study, data was collected from patients with chronic shoulder pain in the age group of 18-60 years coming to orthopedic outpatient department at Yenepoya Medical College Hospita with chronic shoulder pain. Materials and Methods: Suprascapular nerve block group: 2ml of 40mg methyl prednisolone +2ml of lignocaine given, supervision of anesthetist under ultrasound guidance. Intra articular steroid group: 2ml of 40mg methyl prednisolone acetate +2ml 2% lignocaine hydrochloride given through posterior approach to shoulder. Eligible participants was randomly assigned to receive the same combination of medications either by supra scapular nerve block under ultrasound guidance or blind shoulder infiltration and compare the effect of lignocaine and corticosteroid in suprascapular nerve block and shoulder infiltration in chronic shoulder pain by assessing DASH score, Constant-Murley score, SPADI score and VAS pain score on day 7 and day 28 of the procedure. Results: There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of pain, demographic variables, Range of movement and disability scores when compared to baseline. (p >0.05). However suprascapular nerve block showed slight better improvement in pain, range of movement and disability score at initial (i.e. at 1week) and at 4 week follow up when compared with that of intra-articular steroid infiltration but scores were not statistically significant. Parameters obtained in both groups were significant at final assessments when compared to the baseline scores. Conclusion: Suprascapular nerve block can be considered as a safe, effective, well tolerated treatment and alternative line of treatment in patient suffering from chronic shoulder pain.
SHP2-Independent Tyrosine Dephosphorylation of Cortactin and Vinculin during Infection with Helicobacter pylori

The gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori colonizes approximately half of the human world population. The bacterium injects the effector protein cytotoxin associated gene A (CagA) via a type-IV secretion system into host epithelial cells, where the protein becomes phosphorylated at specific EPIYA-motifs by cellular kinases. Inside the host cell, CagA can interact with over 25 different proteins in both phosphorylation-dependent and phosphorylation-independent manners, resulting in manipulation of host-cell signaling pathways. During the course of an H. pylori infection, certain host-cell proteins undergo tyrosine dephosphorylation in a CagA-dependent manner, including the actin-binding proteins cortactin and vinculin. A predominant response of intracellular CagA is the binding and activation of tyrosine phosphatase, the human Src-homology-region-2-domain-containing-phosphatase-2 (SHP2). Here, we considered the possibility that activated SHP2 might be responsible for the dephosphorylation of cortactin and vinculin. To investigate this, phosphatase inhibitor studies were performed. Additionally, a complete knockout mutant of SHP2 in AGS cells was created by CRISPR/Cas9 technology, and these cells were infected with H. pylori. However, neither the presence of an inhibitor nor the inactivation of SHP2 prevented the dephosphorylation of cortactin and vinculin upon CagA delivery. Tyrosine dephosphorylation of these proteins is therefore independent of SHP2 and instead must be caused by another, as yet unidentified, protein tyrosine phosphatase.
Leaf nutrient concentrations and timber productivity in the dry sclerophyll forests of South-East Queensland, Australia: Implications for arboreal marsupials

The species richness and abundance of arboreal marsupials are positively related to the proportion of total stand basal area occupied by Corymbia citriodora ssp. variegata and tree height in South-East Queensland and have been related to nutrient availability and productivity in other parts of Australia. The objectives of this study were to assess the relationships of stand basal area occupied by C. citriodora and tree height, and the available nutrients and productivity in the dry sclerophyll forests of South-East Queensland. Leaf nutrient analysis of seven species of trees in South-East Queensland showed that the percentage by weight of phosphorus in leaves increased with the proportion of the total stand basal area of C. citriodora. This rate of increase was greater for C. citriodora than other species, indicating that C. citriodora may be more competitive on soils with greater available phosphorus. C. citriodora leaves also contained higher concentrations of nitrogen and potassium than the other tree species on multispecies sites. Timber productivity was greater at the sites where trees were taller, and tree height was positively correlated to the proportion of total stand basal area of C. citriodora and rainfall but was negatively correlated to the slope. These findings indicate that the most used habitat by arboreal marsupials in the dry sclerophyll forests of South-East Queensland (i.e., taller forests with a high proportion of the stand basal area occupied by C. citriodora) had higher concentrations of foliar nutrients and were more productive than less used habitats.