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Influence of Growth Stage and Leaf Age on Expression of the Components of Partial Resistance of Faba Bean to Botrytis fabae Sard.

In detached leaf tests on faba bean (Vicia faba L.), genotypes partially resistant and susceptible to Botrytis fabae were examined. Expression of four components of partial resistance to a virulent isolate of B. fabae differed depending on the plant age and the leaf age of the genotypes. The incubation period of resistant genotypes at the podding stage was longer than that of susceptible genotypes at the same stage. The area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) of the lesion size increased from the seedling to the flowering stage but declined at the podding stage in all genotypes. Differences between resistant and susceptible genotypes for lesion size were significant except on old leaves from plants at the podding stage. The latent period decreased, and spore production increased with increasing growth and leaf age but there was significant interaction with the genotype. These last two components of partial resistance were more clearly expressed at all growth stages on FRY167 (highly resistant) but were expressed only at the seedling and podding stages on FRY7 (resistant). The resistant line BPL710 was not significantly different from the susceptible genotypes for the latent period at any growth stage, and for spore production at the seedling and flowering stages. Leaf age affected all genotypes, but with a significant interaction between leaf age and growth stage. Components of partial resistance were more strongly expressed on young leaves from plants at the seedling or flowering stage.
Patterns of Labor Force Participation among Israeli Arabs

This study examines the patterns of labor force par ticipation among Israeli Arabs through the analysis of the relevant data and the estimation of participation equations. There are two main finding s: an atypical pattern of participation over the life cycle among Arab men, i . e. , a sharp drop in participation at a relatively early age, and a low average rate of participation among women, with a large degree of variation. Among the explanations offered are the following: t he concentration of Arab men in occupations that require physical abili ty and, as a result, retirement at a relatively early age, and dependenc e on family members, and, for women, the effect of the categorization as eith er "modern" or "traditional" on participation patterns.
Argumentation-based design rationale - the sharpest tools in the box

In this paper the three main argumentation-based design rationale methodologies - IBIS, QOC and DRL – will be discussed with illustrations of particular points drawn from a working example. The areas of scope, expressiveness in terms of design space and argumentation representation and the resulting usability by human and computer will be examined. Particular attention is paid to how the development of the artifact is being controlled by the evaluation of intentions and objectives that allow consistent goals throughout the design to be formulated, evaluated and modified. Furthermore, decision making within an argumentative context is highlighted.
Four new genera of soft corals (Coelenterata: Octocorallia), with notes on the classification of some established taxa

Alderslade, P. Four new genera of soft corals (Coelenterata: Octocorallia), with notes on the classification of some established taxa. Zool. Med. Leiden 74 (16), 15.ix. 2000: 237-249. — ISSN 0024-0672. Philip Alderslade, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, P.O. Box 4646, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0801, Australia (e-mail: phil.alderslade@nt.gov.au). Four new genera, Rhytisma, Klyxum and Skamnarium (family Alcyoniidae) and Sansibia (family Xeniidae), are proposed to accommodate a number of species wrongly assigned to some established genera. A large number of the species concerned have been previously included in the genus Alcyonium, and remarks are made concerning the heterogenous nature of that genus. The reassignment of Parerythropodium hicksoni Utinomi, 1972, to Erythropodium, Alcyonium gracillimum Kukenthal, 1906, to Scleronephthya, and Clavularia hamra to Briareum is also discussed, and the existence of Funginus TixierDurivault, 1987, as a replacement name for Fungulus Tixier-Durivault, 1970, is highlighted.
Use of coal mining waste for river water treatment and evaluation of this process using physicochemical parameters and bioassays

This work aimed to use calcinated coal mining waste to treat river water contaminated by residues derived from coal mines. Water samples from the Urussanga River (Urussanga, Santa Catarina state, Brazil) were collected. The pH values and the concentrations of aluminum, iron and manganese were determined before and after the treatment. Additionally, acute toxicity tests (CL50) were carried out in the microcrustaceans Artemia sp. and Daphnia magna along with root growth inhibition tests of Allium cepa L. and plasmid DNA cleavage assays. The results demonstrate that the treatment resulted in an increase in the pH and an expressive removal of metals. It was observed that the untreated water caused significant toxicity in Artemia sp. , Daphnia magna and Allium cepa L. as well as fostering damage to plasmid DNA. However, after the treatment was detected reduction of the toxicity. It was concluded that the calcinated coal mining waste can be used as alternative system for the treatment of waters affected by coal mining contaminants, while the bioassays consists of an excellent tool for the evaluation of this process.
The effect of ensiling in round bales on the content of nitrogen fractions in lucerne and red clover protein.

The aim of the study was to determine changes in nitrogen fractions during the ensiling of lucerne and red clover herbage in bales. Protein nitrogen and non-protein nitrogen compounds in herbage and silage were distinguished. Furthermore, buffer soluble nitrogen compounds (BSN) were determined and divided into buffer soluble protein and non-protein nitrogen (BSPN and NPBSN, respectively). In addition, peptide nitrogen and amino acid nitrogen were distinguished within the NPBSN fraction, while nitrogen compounds were divided into those of low solubility (NDIN) and completely insoluble (ADIN). The research findings confirmed the effect of a legume plant species on changes in the content of nitrogen fractions during the ensiling in round bales. The ensiling of lucerne herbage grossly decreased the protein nitrogen fraction while raising the total soluble fraction of nitrogen. Nitrogen in the form of soluble proteins, NDIN and ADIN was the least affected. The study demonstrated a different response of the two legume plant species to ensiling with respect to all fractions. A high proportion of protein nitrogen in round bale wilted red clover silage was accompanied by a large contribution of insoluble nitrogen fractions. A large share of the protein nitrogen fraction in red clover silage does not necessarily mean a higher nutritional value of the protein because it may contain a large amount of protein compounds that are non-hydrolysable by bacterial and intestinal enzymes.
Rendering of Virtual Tours of Three Dimensional Model for Application in Higher Education

This article proposes how to generate 3D virtual tours using the latest tools at the same time best practices and techniques in 3D rendering- tours oriented on its application in higher education are proposed. An analysis of the tools and techniques currently in use is required due to high demand in the construction of 3D virtual tours and its complexity, in which speed, complexity and the knowledge of these is crucial. It is a challenge for higher education training new generations of engineers in the use of these tools. Therefore, this article proposes the creation of best practices related to design, color, size and animation for the development of 3D tours that simulates phenomena related to specific topics grids of higher education institutions, in order to increase the competence and skills acquired in student learning.
A TIPROLIFERATIVE ACTIVITY OF RHODOCOCCUS VITS K6 ISOLATED FROM MARI E SEDIME T SAMPLES COLLECTED AT THE PUDUCHERRY COAST, BAY OF BE GAL, I DIA

Actinomycete strains isolated from marine sediment samples collected at the Bay of Bengal coast of Puddcherry, India was screened for antiproliferative activity on three cancer cell lines by trypan blue staining and MTT assay. The potential isolate having antiproliferative activity was cultured on ISP –Veg media supplemented with sea water, pH 7.2, and the inoculated broth was maintained at 28° C for 7 days. The media and cultural conditions for maximal growth have been optimized under shakeflask conditions by measuring the dry weight of the mycelium. The maximal growth was attained with the use of optimized production medium, pH of 7.2 and incubation temperature of 27°C. Based on molecular taxonomic and phylogenetic characterization, the strain was identified as Rhodococcus and designated as Rhodococcus sp. VITSNK6. The 16 S rDNA nucleotide sequence from the 16 S rRNA partial gene sequence of the isolate was deposited in the GenBank under the sequence of the accession number FJ 973467. The ethyl acetate extract prepared from the supernatant of the culture broth was used for testing the antiprolifertive activity against HeLa (human cervical carcinoma), MDA-MB 231 (human breast adenocarcinoma), HepG2 (hepatocellular carcinoma) cells, HEK (Human embryonic kidney) and Vero (green monkey kidney) cell lines. The susceptibility of cancer cell lines to the extract was in the order of Hep G2> MDA-MB 231>HeLa with the IC50 values 22 μg/ml, 35 μg/ml and 45 μg/ml respectively. The extract treated cancer cells showed apoptosis mediated cell death and the viability of cancer cells was inversely proportional to the concentration of the extract used. The normal cell lines were less susceptible to inhibition than cancer cells. The results of this study showed that the secondary metabolite produced by the isolate has marked antiproliferative activity against cancer cells.
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF BRACKISHWATER POND SOIL CHARACTERISTICS IN PEKALONGAN CITY CENTRAL JAVA PROVINCE

Spatial distribution of brackishwater pond soil has a vital role in the system of bioenvironment including brackishwater pond environment. This research was aimed to determine the spatial distribution of brackishwater pond soil characteristics in Pekalongan City, Central Java Province. A total of 59 sampling points each with two different soil depth samplings were determined by simple random method. A total of 21 soil characteristics were measured in the field and analyzed further in the laboratory. Geostatistic with Kriging Interpolation method in the ArcGIS 9.3 software were used to depict the distribution of the data across the landscape. Furthermore, the spatial distribution was presented by using ALOS AVNIR-2 image. Research result indicates that in general, pond soil in Pekalongan City can be classified as soil with high variability or relatively heterogenic with the value of variation coefficient more than 36%. Soil characteristics which have similar pattern of spatial distribution are acid sulfate soil and soil nutrient content. High value of pH, organic matter, and total-N of soil, and on the other hand, low value of PO4 were generally found in the pond area of Krapyak Lor Village, while in Pekalongan City, it was found high clayish soil content but relatively homogenous. It is recommended that pond management must be based on soil characteristics which are different from one area to another. The soil characteristics itself can be drawn and assessed through spatial distribution.
The rehabilitation of a reservoir: A new methodological approach for calculating the sustainable useful storage capacity

Present work introduces the sustainable useful storage capacity as the minimum storage capacity able to satisfy the water demand for drinkable, industrial and irrigational purposes and necessary in order to overcome water deficit situations which, at least in Central Southern Italy, occur in the summer, when agricultural demand is really high. Sediment volumes to be removed from the reservoir bottom will be calculated as the difference between the current and the sustainable useful storage capacities of the reservoir in study. The calculation methodology of the useful sustainable storage capacity, based on the reservoir water balance between inflows at the reservoir and water demand, has been applied to the Camastra reservoir (Basilicata, Southern Italy), for which numerous reliable data including more than 40 years of inflows and water supplied volumes and data relative to 7 bathymetric surveys are available. Result analysis shows that this methodology, at least in the study case, enables sediment quantities to be removed more sustainably from a technical, economical and environmental point of view.
Determinants of Capital Structure of Listed Agro Firms in Nigeria

This paper examines the determinants of capital structure of agro-listed firms in Nigeria, using data generated from the financial statements of twenty eight (28) agro-allied firms, which have been listed in the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) from 2005 to 2010. The major tool for data analysis was Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), which was used to analyze the identified firm-specific variables that affect short and long term debt ratios. All measured capital structure were scaled by the book value of total assets. In terms of short term debt ratio, large firms were perceived to have enough tangible assets at their disposal to pledge as collateral and access debt capital. Highly tangible firms also use more short-term debts, as high tangible asset reduced the magnitude of debt loss incurred by debt providers if the firms default. Growing listed firms used more short term debts, presumably due to their huge capital requirement for financing new short term investment opportunities and the need to meet current liabilities and other overhead expenses. Growing firms are presumed to lack both tangible assets and cheap long term credit sources of information and as such depends mostly on short term debts. The result further shows agro-listed firms with high taxes use more short term debts in their finances. Highly profitable firms do not depend on short-term debts, as they are perceived to be liquid enough to finance their short term investment through retained earnings at the expense of taking short term debts. In terms of long term debt ratio, highly profitable firms use less long term debts, implying that they have enough internally generated funds for their financing needs at the expense of borrowing. Large sized firms depend on long term debt for their finances because of high tangible assets at their disposal as collaterals. Firm age was positively related to long term debt ratio. The estimated growth coefficient was positively and significant, implying that growing firms use more long term debts. Finally, asset structure was found to be positively related to long-term debt ratio. Firms with high tangible assets are perceived to use more long term debts. It is recommended among others that appropriate protectionist policy be put in place for agro-based listed firms seeking short-term financing. Keywords : capital structure, listed Agrofirms, finance, Nigeria
Autonomous Aerial Mapping and Observation Task for IMAV2014 Competition

The IMAV2014 Competition gives an important place to computer vision and aerial mapping. This paper presents the different strategies and algorithms that have been developed in order to tackle these particular problems. The first task consists in automatically reading the digit displayed by a seven segment panel on the front wall of a building. Robust algorithms for segments detection are used in order to extract the features from the scene. The second task requires to produce an aerial map of the competition place. In order to generate a coherent composite image, photogrammetry methods are used, including interest points pairing and bundle adjustment. We propose to mix 3D mapping methods and standard 2D image mosaicking in order to achieve the processing in the time available during the competition while obtaining an geometrically consistent map.
A Compact Dual Band Polyimide Based Antenna for Wearable and Flexible Telemedicine Devices

Recent wearable health monitoring systems use multiple biosensors embedded within a wireless device. In order to reliably transmit the desired vital signs in such systems, a new set of antenna design requirements arise. In this paper, we present a flexible, ultra-low profile, and compact dual band antenna. The proposed design is suitable for wearable and flexible telemedicine systems and wireless body area networks (WBANs). The antenna is inkjet printed on a 50. 8µ mP olyimide Kapton substrate and fed by a Coplanar Waveguide (CPW). The proposed design has the merits of compactness, light weight, wide bandwidth, high efficiency, and mechanical stability. The performance of the antenna is also characterized against bending and rolling effects to assess its behaviour in a realistic setup since it is expected to be rolled on curved surfaces when operated. The antenna is shown to exhibit very low susceptibility to performance degradation when tested against bending effects. Good radiation characteristics, reduced fabrication complexity, cost effectiveness, and excellent physical properties suggest that the proposed design is a feasible candidate for the targeted application.
Students Perspectives on Holistic Mentoring Practices in STEM Fields

This critical multi-site case study examined the holistic mentoring practices provided by faculty to Students of Color in STEM fields at a predominantly White institution and a historically Black institution. We employed Bourdieu’s social reproduction theory to examine the ways in which social capital developed through faculty-student mentoring relationships led to the accumulation of cultural capital valued in STEM fields and higher education more broadly.
DYNAMICAL BEHAVIOR OF A WIND TURBINE POWER TRAIN CONSIDERING A ROTOR-GEARBOX-GENERATOR COUPLED MODEL

Abstract. The world’s energy demand is growing with increasing population and development in emerging markets. Electricity generation from fossil fuels, which represent the main source of energy in the world, is responsible for a significant amount of land, water and air pollution due to CO2 production as well as other greenhouse gases emissions. In this context, the use of renewable energy sources has gained a lot of attention in the last decades, as solar, biomass and wind energies. Considering the high wind energy potential worldwide, wind turbine modeling and analysis has been studied by several authors recently. The goal is to have a better understanding of the system behavior in order to increase the efficiency in the energy conversion and reduce the cost. The electromechanical dynamics of power trainwhich is composed mainly by the rotor, gearbox and generator plays an important role on the turbine performance. In the literature, it is usual to focus on the modeling of one of these three elements and consider simplified dynamics to the others. In this paper, a complete model is considered, named rotor-gearbox-generator coupled model, where the three elements are focused on with the goal of obtaining a more realistic representation of wind turbines power train. The gear box considered in this work consists in a two-stage planetary with epicyclicgearing, while a permanent magnet synchronous generator is considered. The dynamical behavior is evaluated for different loads showing system behaviorand energy conversion efficiency.
Genetic Diversity in Multilocus Nuclear Genes of Phyllodoce nipponica (Ericaceae)

To find useful loci for phylogenetic as well as phylogeographic studies of Phyllodoce nipponica (Ericaceae), I sequenced 16 loci of previously reported nuclear genes from 12 individu- als covering the entire range of this species. Twelve of 16 loci were polymorphic, in which nine loci harbored informative for unraveling intra-specific genetic structure. In addition, the genetic relationship among 12 individuals apparently contradicted the expectation from previous phylo- geographic study based on cpDNA.
Evaluation of management information systems: A study at a further education and training college

Background: Management information systems (MIS) are pivotal in the efficient and effective running of Further Education and Training (FET) colleges. Therefore, the evaluation of MIS success is an essential spoke in the wheel of FET college success. Based on an extensive literature review it was concluded that no MIS success evaluation model for FET colleges in South Africa exists. Objectives: The main objective was to propose a MIS evaluation model and evaluation tool(questionnaire), and verify the model empirically by evaluating the MIS at a selected FET college. The supporting objectives were firstly, to identify the most appropriate MIS evaluation models from literature. Secondly, to propose a MIS evaluation model for FET colleges based on the literature. Thirdly, to develop the evaluation tool (questionnaire) based on these models. Fourthly, to capture and analyse data from one FET college, in order to evaluate the performance of the MIS at the college. The final supporting objective was to evaluate the proposed model by triangulating the findings from the survey with the findings from the interviews. Method: The proposed MIS evaluation model is based on the integration of three existing MIS evaluation models. The evaluation tool was developed by combining four empirically tested questionnaires that capture the constructs in the underlying models. A survey and semi-structured interviews were used as data collection methods. The statistical tests for consistency, scale reliability (Cronbach’s alpha) and unidimensionality (Principal Component Analysis) were applied to explore the constructs in the model. Results: Results from the empirical testing of the newly designed evaluation tool were used to refine the initial model. The qualitative data capturing and analysis added value in explaining and contextualising the quantitative findings. Conclusion: The main contribution is the SA-FETMIS success model and evaluation tool which managers can use to evaluate the MIS at an educational institution. The novelty of the research lies in using a mixed methods approach where previous MIS success evaluation studies mainly used quantitative methods.