Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Horticultural Evaluation of Some New F1 Peach Hybrid Seedlings

A controlled intraspecific hybridization was carried out among 4 late ripening peach cultivars i.e. (Rhodes (Swelling), Sahrawy 1 (SA1), Sahrawy 2 (SA2) and Shamy). (Sahrawy 2) used as a seed parent, while (Swelling, Sahrawy 1 and Shamy) were used as a pollen parents. Crosses by hand pollination were done during 2007 and 2008 seasons, then F1 hybrid seeds were stratified at 5 to 7oC for 45 days, and cultured in the orchard under high density system. Seven F1 seedlings of (Sahrawy 2 X Shamy) hybrid produced few flowers in the second growing season. A primary evaluation to the fruits of these seven F1 seedlings was carried out in this study. The vegetative characters were evaluated on these seven (Sahrawy 2 X Shamy) F1 seedlings for two successive seasons (2009 and 2010). At the thrid year of planting, the chilling requirement units, floral and fruit characters were investigated during the two successive seasons (2010 and 2011). All the seven F1 seedlings required low chilling. Fruits were late in maturity since they matured in late June to first week of July; with free stone, sweet white flesh and medium acid content. Fruits were nearly rounded with prominent tip and medium to low firmness. Fruit rind, have about 30-70 % red blush over a creamy white ground color, with aroma; also there were some red pigmentation integrated through the fruit flesh of seedlings 1, 2 and 6. Seedling 6 is considered to be the best comparing with the other evaluated (Sahrawy 2 X Shamy) F1 seedlings, where its fruits have good shape and color. These newly peach genotypes are a preliminary result in a trial to improve peach characteristics through further selection programs from the next generations of these F1 seedlings which will obtain by self or back cross pollination. These evaluated seven (Sahrawy 2 X Shamy) F1 seedlings and the remained F1 seedlings resulted from other crosses were budded on Nemaguard rootstocks and planted in a private orchard at El-Bostan region (El-Behira Governorate), for further evaluation comparing with some of the most common commercial cultivars grown in Egypt such as "Florda Prince", "Desert red", "Tropic Snow", "Tropic Sweet" and "Swelling".
Effect of Fire on Biomass Accumulation and Productivity of Herbaceous Plants in the Permanent Site, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

The effects of fire on biomass structure and productivity of herbaceous plants of the Biological Sciences Garden, Permanent site, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) were investigated in this study. The experimental site was divided into plots A and B. Plot A was treated with fire (burnt) and plot B was protected from fire (unburnt). The plant samples were hand-clipped in five replicates from each plot after selection by random throws of 20cm2 quadrat and their wet and dry biomass determined using an electric weighing balance. It was found that above ground biomass of the herbaceous plants in the burnt plot were higher than that in the unburnt plot. Significant differences were observed between the plant biomass of the burnt plot and unburnt plot for the interval of June to October sampling period at P<0.05. The Net Primary Production (NPP) values of the above ground biomass in the burnt plot was found to be 0.0414kg/ha compared with 0.0271kg/ha in the unburnt plot (P<0.05). The study also shows grasses and forbs vegetation cover with total count of pin hits on the plant cover as 421 and 284 for burnt plot and the unburnt plots respectively. The study has demonstrated high biomass yield in the burnt plot, indicative of better pasture. With enlightenment and proper control, fire can be used especially in designed grazing areas to provide good nutrition to livestock.
Monte Carlo modeling of fluidized bed coating and layering processes

A stochastic modeling approach based on a Monte Carlo method for fluidized bed layering and coating is presented. In this method, the process is described by droplet deposition on the particle surface, droplet drying and the formation of a solid layer due to drying. The model is able to provide information about the coating coverage (fraction of the particle surface covered with coating), the particle-size distribution, and the layer thickness distribution of single particles. Analytical solutions for simplified test cases are used to validate the model theoretically. The simulation results are compared with experimental data on particle-size distributions and layer thickness distributions of single particles coated in a lab-scale fluidized bed. Good agreement between the simulation results and the measured data is observed. © 2016 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 62: 2670–2680, 2016
Group additive kinetic modeling for carbon‐centered radical addition to oxygenates and β‐scission of oxygenates

A consistent set of 32 group additive values is determined for the Arrhenius parameters of carbon-centered radical addition to oxygenates and the reverse β-scission of oxygenate compounds, covering a wide temperature range (300–2500 K). These values are derived based on a training set of 66 reactions for which the Arrhenius parameters are calculated using the CBS-QB3 method in the high-pressure limit, including corrections for hindered internal rotation. The accuracy of the model is established by comparing model predictions with an ab initio (AI) validation set containing 24 reactions. The mean factor of deviation between the group additively calculated and the AI rate coefficients is 3, for both radical additions and β-scissions. Therefore, the developed group additive model, constituting an extension of the existing model for carbon-centered radical additions and β-scissions of hydrocarbons, can be safely applied for an accurate prediction of kinetics of the corresponding reactions involving oxygenate compounds. © 2015 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 62: 802–814, 2016
Crystal structure and twinning of Bi4O5Br2

Abstract The monoclinic crystal structure of Bi4O5Br2 has been determined from 1:1 twinned crystals pretending orthorhombic symmetry. Bi4O5Br2 crystallizes with space group P21 (no. 4), Z=4, a=14.539(4), b=5.605(1), c=10.782(3) Å, β= 97.75(7)°. Its structure shows much closer relationships to the structure of α-Bi5O7I than to that one of the homologuous compound Bi4O5Cl2.
Iron and 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic Metal–Organic Coordination Polymers Prepared by Solvothermal Method and Their Application in Efficient As(V) Removal from Aqueous Solutions

Iron and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic (Fe–BTC) metal–organic coordination polymers are synthesized via a simple solvothermal method. The as-synthesized Fe–BTC polymers exhibit gel behavior, which is stable in common organic solvents or in water. The Fe–BTC polymer as an adsorbent for arsenic removal from water is tested. The kinetics and thermodynamics of arsenic adsorption by the Fe–BTC polymer in aqueous solution are investigated comprehensively. The effect of pH on the adsorption is also investigated. Kinetic studies show that the kinetic data are well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The thermodynamic analysis indicates that the adsorption is spontaneous. The adsorption isotherms can be well described with the Langmuir equation. The Fe–BTC polymers show relatively high arsenic adsorption capacity, more than 6 times that of iron oxide nanoparticles with a size of 50 nm and 36 times that of commercial iron oxide powders. Hence, the as-synthesized Fe–BTC polymers possess relatively high .
Corn Leaf Water Retention as Affected by Organic Fer—tilizations and Effective Microbes Applications

Effects of organic fertilizers and effective microbes on leaf water retention of sweet corn (Zea mays L. cv.Honey-Bantam) were studied. Sweet corns were grown with organic or chemical fertilizers with or without effective microbes (EM). A water retention curve was obtained by drying the excised leaves under a light of 500 μmol (m2·s)-1. The curve shows two distinct phases. The initial steep slope indicates the water loss speed by stomatal transpiration (Est) and the gentle slope of the second phase indicates water loss speed by cuticular transpiration (Ecu). Both Est and Ecu were lower for leaves of plants grown with organic materials than for those with chemical fertilizers. Addition of EM to both organic and chemical fertilizers decreased Est but showed no effect on Ecu. The water retention ability of the excised leaves was proportional to photosynthetic maintenance ability under soil water deficit conditions as well as the solute concentration in leaves. The results suggested that organic fertilization and EM application increased water stress resistance both under in situ conditions and in excised leaves of sweet corn plants.
Comparative Study of Agricultural Extension Approaches in Uttarakhand

Agriculture extension plays a crucial role in the developing countries due to having rural based economies. More than 70 per cent of the population in Uttarakhand comprises farmers, 5.5 per cent agricultural labours and 1.5 per cent is engaged in small-scale enterprises. Women form the backbone of hill agriculture. The traditional approaches for transferring and disseminating agricultural technologies are proving insufficient in today’s global context. This study was conducted in four districts of Uttarakhand state. Results of this study indicated that majority (64 %) of the respondents (on overall basis) used TV however, 30 per cent used this at full scale. Apropos FFE, 52 per cent of the respondents (on overall basis) knew details and 17 per cent of the respondents used this at full scale. Regarding FFS, 36 per cent of the respondents (on overall basis) have heard about this approach; 34.0 per cent of the respondents knew details of this. As far as MLE, 37.0 per cent of the respondents (on overall basis) knew details; 34.0 per cent of them only heard about it and only 7.0 per cent of the respondents used at full scale.
Effect of temperature on the herbicidal activity and translocation of arsenicals.

ARSENIC-CONTAINING compounds have been widely used in the field LA. of weed control. Sodium arsenite has been employed for general contact weed control, and as a herbicide on turf areas. In the latter capacity it is used to control undesirable species without inflicting severe or permanent injury to desirable turf grasses. Disodium methylarsonate (DMA) and dimethylarsinic acid (cacodylic acid) have more recently been shown to possess herbicidal properties. DMA has been used for the selective control of crabgrass in turf, and for removal of certain weedy species from Bermudagrass. Cacodylic acid has shown promise for the complete removal of established sod for the purpose of renovation.4 It seems to be particularly well suited for this purpose in that it apparently leaves no residues that will interfere with the subsequent establishment of the seedlings.
Production of chicken sausage (Cobb 500 (Smith, 1992)): caracterisation of Physicochemical, microbiological and sensorial qualities.

The aim of this work is to produce chicken sausage, hence, increasing the added value of chicken. The physicochemical and sensorial qualities were evaluated. Microbial quality was investigated during a period of one month under vacuum storage conditions at 4°C. From the results, it appears that the physicochemical parameters of chicken meat before processing and chicken sausage showed a significant (p<0.05) difference. The chicken sausage compared to the chicken meat, presents good physicochemical characteristics (an acidic pH of about 5.1, a lowered water content of 67.33 ± 0.76 % to 60.00 ± 0.87% and a relatively high water retention capacity from 28.85 ± 1.46% to 69.24 ± 0.52%) for its better preservation. The microbiological quality of chicken sausage was studied over a period of four weeks under one storage condition (4°C) and showed that the chicken sausage is fairly safe for consumers compared to the recommended levels (absence of salmonella, a total mesophilic aerobic flora of 2.6.103 ± 3.8.102 CFU/g of product, a rate of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli respectively 2.05.101±3.2 and 6.8±3.2 CFU/g of product) after four weeks chilling storage. The chicken garlic sausage was the best sample appreciated by consumers organoleptically with a percentage of 77.02%. Therefore, processing of chickens in chicken sausage can be a technological center to explore.
Linear and Non-Linear Elastic Constants of Crystalline Materials from First-Principles Calculations

Linear and Non-Linear Elastic Constants of Crystalline Materials from First-Principles Calculations by David Cuffari Advisor: Angelo Bongiorno Novel methods based on the use of density functional theory (DFT) calculations are developed and applied to calculate linear and non-linear elastic constants of materials at zero and finite temperature. These methods rely on finite difference techniques and are designed to be general, numerically accurate, and suitable to investigate the thermoelastic properties of anharmonic materials. A first method was developed to compute the third-order elastic constants of crystalline materials at zero temperature, a task that is numerically challenging and is currently undertaken by using approaches typically applicable to cubic and hexagonal crystalline systems. This method relies on numerical differentiation of the second PiolaKirchhoff stress tensor, and with respect to existing methods, it is numerically accurate and computationally efficient, and it allows for the calculation of the full set of elastic constants of any crystalline system, regardless of their symmetry. This method has been applied to aluminum, diamond, silicon, magnesium, and graphene. We further develop our methodology by extending it to finite temperature. We base our method on the quasi-harmonic approximation along with conventional and novel techniques to compute Grüneisen parameters to include temperature effects and calculate elastic constants at finite temperature.
Radial-breathing Mode Frequencies for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes of Arbitrary Chirality: First-Principles Calculations

First-principles calculations are performed for the radial-breathing mode of all 105 single-walled carbon nanotubes within the rolling-geometry diameter range of 0.4 to 1.4 nm. The diameter dependence of the frequencies is analyzed in some detail, and compared with measurable parameters of bulk graphite. The frequencies are compared with those available from other first-principles work, and experimental studies.
Structure of Partially Premixed Flames Using Detailed Chemistry Simulations

Structure of Partially Premixed Flames Using Detailed Chemistry Simulations. (August 2009) Celine Delphine Kluzek, B.S., Florida Institute of Technology; M.S., Purdue University Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Adonios N. Karpetis State-of-the-art reacting-flow computations have to compromise either on the detail of chemical reactions or on the dimensionality of the solution, while experiments in flames are limited by the flow accessibility and provide at best a limited number of observables. In the present work, the partially premixed laminar flame structure is examined using a detailed-chemistry, one-dimensional simulation. The computational results are compared to unpublished single-point multiscalar measurements obtained at Sandia National Labs in 2001. The study is focused on axisymmetric laminar partially-premixed methane/air flames with varying premixture strength values of 1.8, 2.2, and 3.17. The combination of computational and experimental results is used to analyze the spatial and scalar flame structure under the overarching concept of flamelets. The computations are based on the Cantera open-source software package developed at CalTech by D. Goodwin, and incorporating the GRI 3.0 chemical kinetic mechanism utilizing 325 chemical reactions and 53 species for methane combustion. Cross-transport effects as well as an optically-thin radiation model are included in the calculations. Radiation changes the flame profiles due to its effect on temperature, and the attendant effects on a number of species. Using the detailed analysis
Results Of The Study Linking Psychological Factors Of Change Of Appearance In Women By Plastic Surgery To Personality Typology

In Uzbekistan, too, the number of women applying to plastic surgery in connection with the change of appearance is increasing. It is natural that this will certainly give birth to a favorable psychological problem. A special place is occupied by the attitude of a woman to her appearance. The external appearance determines not only the internal psychological sensations of a woman, but also her position in society. Therefore, every woman aspires to the beauty of external appearance and in some cases refers to a plastic surgeon. Recently, such cases have increased.
Compounds of natural origin inducing winter wheat resistance to powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis f.sp. tritici)

In laboratory and small-field experiments inducers of synthetic origin: benzothiadiazole (BTH), salicylic acid, and inducers of biological origin: glycine betaine, extracts prepared from oak bark (Quercus robur L.), Reynoutria sacchaliensis L. , curcuma (Curcuma longa L.), ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) were effective against powdery mildew on the winter wheat (cv. Kanzler) susceptible to this disease. All studied inducers slightly effected the synthesis of new proteins (PR-proteins) that were localized in extracellular space. The efficacy of inducers was long-term. The most ef fective inducer was BTH; its application produced a number of chlorotic blotches on leaves.
The effects of dietary soybean hulls, wheat, crystalline amino acids and high protein corn dried distiller’s grains on nursery and/or finishing pig growth and carcass characteristics

Six experiments using 3,659 nursery and finishing pigs were conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary soybean hulls and ingredient processing in corn-soybean meal or corn-soybean meal-DDGS diets on nursery and finishing performance. Experiment 1 tested increasing soybean hulls (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20%) and increasing soybean hulls decreased ADG and G:F. Experiment 2 evaluated increasing soybean hulls (0, 10, and 20%) in diets balanced or not for NE and showed reduced performance with increasing soybean hulls. Balancing for NE resulted in G:F similar to pigs fed the control. Experiments 3 and 4 evaluated increasing dietary soybean hulls in corn-soybean meal and corn-soybean meal-DDGS diets. Soybean hulls in either diet worsened G:F and improved caloric efficiency, suggesting current INRA (2004) values for soybean hulls underestimate their energy value. Experiment 5 evaluated 10 and 20% ground or unground soybean hulls in meal and pelleted diets. Caloric efficiency improved with high levels of soybean hulls. Pelleting improved ADG and eliminated negative effects on G:F with increasing soybean hulls, while grinding soybean hulls reduced performance. Experiment 6 tested increasing ground and unground soybean hulls (0, 7.5, and 15%). Increasing soybean hulls worsened G:F, carcass yield, and hot carcass weight. Grinding soybean hulls to finer particle sizes did not improve ADG and worsened G:F. Experiments 7 and 8 evaluated the replacement of corn with wheat and crystalline amino acids in nursery and finishing pig diets. Replacing 50% of corn with wheat did not affect growth performance in either nursery or finishing; however 100% replacement of corn with wheat reduced performance. In addition, feeding wheat improved carcass fat IV, while use of high levels of crystalline amino acids in wheat-based diets did not influence performance in either study. Experiment 9 evaluated the replacement of soybean meal with high-protein dried distiller’s grains with solubles and crystalline amino acids. High-protein DDGS and crystalline AA can replace 50% of the SBM in finishing diets without negatively affecting performance or carcass yield. Replacing 100% of SBM with high-protein DDGS reduced growth rate, but increasing crystalline AA levels can help mitigate negative effects on carcass yield and fat IV.
Organic Lettuce Growth And Nutrient Uptake Response To Lime, Compost And Rock Phosphate

Fertilizer recommendations are needed to increase organic vegetable yields. Thus, organic lettuce growth and nutrient uptake was investigated in a randomized block pot experiment with twelve treatments from the factorial structure of three factors: (i) Gafsa phosphate [0 and 200 kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) ha−1], (ii) compost from source separated municipal organic waste (0, 15, and 30 t ha−1) and (iii) limestone [0 and 8 t ha−1 calcium carbonate (CaCO3) equivalent]. Lettuce yield increased with compost application and a first order interaction between lime and phosphate was clear because lime partially replaced the need for phosphate. This was explained by the effect of liming on P availability in acid soils. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) accumulation increased in lettuces produced with compost or phosphate but only the accumulation of N was increased with lime. This compost is recommended to increase nutrient availability for organic lettuce whereas the need for phosphate fertilization may decrease with liming.
Tratamiento de efluentes industriales de naturaleza recalcitrante usando ozono, peróxido de hidrógeno y radiación ultravioleta

En la actualidad diversas industrias presentan elevado potencial contaminante debido a que sus procesos productivos generan grandes volumenes de efluentes de naturaleza refractaria. Estos efluentes son problematicos, principalmente, por la presencia de compuestos recalcitrantes que son perjudiciales en plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales (PTARs) que solo utilizan sistemas biologicos. Los procesos biologicos, generalmente, no remueven compuestos refractarios. Inclusive, en la mayoria de los casos, altas concentraciones de estos pueden inhibir el rendimiento o ser toxicos para la biota que es responsable de la remocion de los contaminantes. Los Procesos Oxidativos Avanzados (POA) representan una alternativa tecnologica con un gran potencial para el tratamiento de efluentes de naturaleza recalcitrante. En este articulo se hace una revision bibliografica sobre la aplicacion de procesos oxidativos avanzados: Ozono (O3), peroxido de hidrogeno (H2O2) y radiacion ultravioleta (UV) para el tratamiento de efluentes industriales de naturaleza recalcitrante.
Nanoscale Mapping of Layer-Dependent Surface Potential and Junction Properties of CVD-Grown MoS2 Domains

In the present study, nanoscale variations in the work function values and the resulting changes in junction properties of chemical-vapor-deposited 2D MoS2 domains have been investigated as a function of number of layers using Kelvin probe force microscopy and conductive atomic force microscopy techniques. Raman spectroscopy has been employed to obtain the magnitude of difference between E2g and A1g peaks, which has been used as a signature of the number of layers. Surface potential of MoS2 monolayer sample exhibits a value of −427 mV (∼7.2 mV for bulk) along with a large spread of ∼29 mV (∼3 mV for bulk). The present study shows that the optical and electronic properties of MoS2 one to two layer samples exhibit a large difference from its bulk counterpart. These characteristic features remain intact, even in the presence of adsorbates and defects, which result in spread in surface potential values and corresponding changes in junction characteristics. These results are important for the application of ch.