Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Study on the effect of actinomycetes on microflora of replanted strawberry's root domain and the bio-control effectiveness.

【Objective】 The study explored the effects of bio-control and growth promoting after actinomycetes Act11 and Act12 were inoculated,meanwhile investigated the population of microbe in the root domain of strawberry. 【Method】 Plot tests in unprotected field were carried out to reveal bio-control effects and growth influence,the dilution-plate culture was used to show the population of microbe in the root domain of strawberry. 【Result】 ①The results indicated that,when Act11 and Act12 were inoculated,the population of microbe was obviously affected,the gross amount of bacteria and actinomycetes in root surface increased by 71.4%-100.0% and 112.9%-234.9% respectively compared to control treatment,meanwhile the gross amount of fungi and actinomycetes in roots increased by 70.3%-71.8% and 78.6%-90.2% separately.The ratio of the actinomycetes/bacteria,atinomycetes/fungi,bacteria /fungi at root zone,root surface,roots also increased when Act11 and Act12 were inoculated,actinomycetes/bacteria in root zone,root surface,roots was 1.63 times,1.67 times and 8.8 times more than control treatment separately,atinomycetes/fungi in root surface and roots increased 3.2 times and 3.3 times respectively. ②Act11 and Act12 could colonize in strawberry's root and the soil surroundings,the colonization density of Act11 and Act12 in the root surface was 1.30×107 cfu/g and 5.76×107 cfu/g respectively,colonization ratio was 32.3% and 92.4%. ③Plot test showed that Act11 and Act12 had good promoting effects on the growth of the bio-mass of strawberry.The new fibre biomass was increased by 31.3% and 112.5% respectively,and the number of stolon was increased by 109.4% and 168.8% separately. ④Act11 and Act12 could obviously control replant disease of strawberry,the relative efficiency in unprotected was 28.6% and 84.7% respectively. 【Conclusion】 It shows that Act11 and Act12 could ameliorate the micro-ecosystem of the root domain,enhance the disease resistance and improve the biomass of strawberry.
Differential responses of marsh arthropods to rainfall-induced habitat loss.

The rainfall regime of the Pampas region of Argentina has increased over its historical mean during the last several decades. In this paper we used the unusually rainy year of 2002 to explore possible effects on the abundances and diversity of terrestrial arthropods due to reductions in suitable coastal marsh habitats due to flooding in the eastern Pampas. We assessed 1) the effects of changes in monthly cumulative rainfall totals on habitat availability and diversity, 2) the impacts of changes in habitat availability and diversity on ground arthropods, particularly on beetles species, and 3) arthropod responses to changes in habitat availability according to their dispersal ability, and among beetles species, according to their habitat specialization and trophic group. The increase in rain reduced the areal extent of terrestrial habitats through flooding, and as a consequence, reduced habitat diversity. These changes at the landscape level influenced the abundances and diversity of arthropods (assessed by pitfall traps). The most affected species were those with poor dispersal capabilities, which may have been due to their weaker ability to expand their home range. The most affected among beetle species were those that are habitat specialists, which may have been due to shifts in the habitat to which they are adapted, and at higher trophic levels, an indirect effect, in terms of habitat loss, of a reduction in prey availability was added. Moreover, our results exemplify how large-scale processes like changes in rainfall due to global climate change can affect local ecological patterns, such as fluctuations in abundances and diversity of arthropods in wetlands.
Timing of Molt in Florida Sandhill Cranes

We observed feather molt in Florida sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis pratensis) between 1978 and 1997. We report data from 4 feather groups: remiges, rectrices, wing coverts and contour feathers. In all feather groups, the median date of ecdysis preceded endysis by about 30 days. Endysis in adults was generally later than it was in firstor second-year subadults. Remiges grew at a rate of 4.72 ± 1.56 SD mm per day. We estimated that primary and secondary wing feathers were usually regenerated within 45 to 70 days. ProcEEDINGS of thE North AmErIcAN crANE WorkShoP 10:125–127
Study of intracellular signaling pathways in Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

A gain-of-function mutation in Janus kinase 2 (JAK2V617F) is at the basis of the majority of chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). Enhanced activation of other downstream pathways including the PI3K/mTOR pathway has been documented as well. In this study we evaluated the effects of JAK1/2 inhibitors, alone and in combination with mTOR, with a dual mTOR/PI3K inhibitor and with a pan PI3K inhibitor in in-vitro and in-vivo MPN models. Our findings of strong synergy between the JAK2 inhibitors and mTOR/PI3K inhibitor suggested that we might be able to administer these drugs at lower concentrations than when the drugs are used individually. This provides a framework for combination trials using compounds in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms
A Model for Blue Crab Population in the Chesapeake Bay

We model the population of the Blue Crab in the Chesapeake Bay by using dif- ferential equations. Blue crabs are inherently cannibalistic of juveniles, while also in competition with juvenile blue crabs for resources. These differential equations describe the intraguild predation consistent in the blue crab food web, as well as the cannibalistic nature of the blue crab. We introduce an aging and birth rate to alter an intraguild predation model to fit the cannibalistic nature.
Overfishing, tropicalization of fish stocks, uncertainty and ecosystem management: resharpening Ockham's razor

Fishing at the early stage of fisheries development most probably approximated natural predation. Nowadays, fishing approximates ‘‘extermination’’ with dramatic effects on aquatic ecosystems. Conventional fisheries models and management practices are inadequate to handle the present situation because, among many other factors, fishing: (a) drives fish stocks to exhibit smaller body sizes and age/length at maturity (i.e., ‘‘tropicalization’’) and (b) increases catch variability, thus increasing uncertainty. The realization of (a) and (b) renders conventional practices even more inadequate, thus producing a never-ending positive feedback loop. Although the application of the precautionary approach to fisheries management together with the development of indicators and reference point values that trigger management actions seem to be an important step forward, their adoption within the framework of the same conventional models used to assess fish stocks could introduce another degree of complexity into existing models. With Ockham’s razor as a primary guiding principle, the advantage of using ever more complex models is suspect. Ecosystem management seems the only alternative. Within this framework, alternative simpler ‘‘models and strategies’’ such as large-scale marine protected areas, in which no fishing takes place, are available and promising, and their adoption as a primary management tool satisfies simultaneously all objectives that have been set for ecosystem management.
Microbiological and Chemical Detection of Antibiotic Residues in Livestock and Seafood Products in the Korean Market

The microbiological and chemical identification of antibiotic residues was attempted for livestock and seafood products including pork (n=34), beef (n=34), chicken (n=32), flatfish (n=37), armorclad rockfish (n=36), and sea bream (n=27). The meat (n=100) and seafood (n=100) samples were collected from 9 markets in 5 major Korean cities. Antibiotic substances were identified from the classes of tetracyclines, macrolides, penicillins, aminoglycosides, polyethers, peptides, sulfonamides, quinolones, chlorampenicols, and novobiocins using a microbiological assay, the Charm II test and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultra violet (UV) and fluorescence detectors. The results showed that 2 tetracyclines (oxytetracycline and tetracycline) and 3 quinolones (ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, and enrofloxacin) were detected in 4 samples of flatfish among all 100 seafood samples tested. No antibiotic residues were detected in the 100 livestock product samples tested. The amounts (min-max, mg/kg) of the residual antibiotics were as follows; tetracycline 0.78-0.85, oxytetracycline 0.49-0.74, ciprofloxacin 0.09-0.83, norfloxacin 0.01-0.21, enrofloxacin 0.12-2.98. These data indicate that the total detection rate of antibiotics in livestock and seafood products was approximately 2%.
Which Ocular Dominance Should Be Considered for Monocular Augmented Reality Devices

A monocular augmented reality device allows the user to see information that is superimposed on the environment. As it does not stimulate both eyes in the same way, it creates a phenomenon known as binocular rivalry. The question therefore arises as to whether monocular information should be displayed to a particular eye and if an ocular dominance test can determine it. This paper contributes to give a better understanding of ocular dominance by comparing nine tests. Our results suggest that ocular dominance can be divided into sighting and sensorial dominance. However, different sensorial dominance tests give different results, suggesting that it is composed of distinct components that are assessed by different tests. There is a need for a comprehensive test that can consider all of these components, in order to identify on which eye monocular information should be directed to when using monocular augmented reality devices. refers
Global warming response of snowpack in Hokkaido, northern island of Japan

The seasonal snowpack over Hokkaido, Japan, responding to the global warming in a decade when the global-mean air temperature would increase by 2 K relative to 1990s, was estimated with a physical snowpack model driven by multiple dynamically downscaled (DDS) data, after the snowpack model validation by comparing between the snow-pit observation and the hindcast simulation at 28 sites in a late-winter date and between the automatic observation and the DDS-forced simulation at 108 sites. The validation assured that the snowpack model succesfsully reproduced height of snowcover (HS), snow water equivalent (SWE), and snow-covered days (SCD) over Hokkaido. Responding to the global warming, the annual maximum HS and SWE would largely decrease by 30% in western and eastern Hokkaido following a decrease in precipitation amount during the accumulation period. SCD would be also shortened by about a month over Hokkaido.
Forage Quality Characteristics of Lotus tenuis , Narrow-Leaf Birdsfoot Trefoil

Narrow-leaf birdsfoot trefoil ( Lotus tenuis Waldst. & Kit.) is a herbaceous perennial legume of Mediterranean origin, which can grow in saline and waterlogged environments (Teakle et al . 2010). If this species is to be cultivated in regions constrained by these abiotic factors, it is also vital that herbage produced has a forage quality acceptable for ruminant production. In addition, proanthocyanidin (PA) content is important, and legume species can cause animal production issues if PA content is low, ( e.g . fro-thy bloat, or high (>5 %), e.g . decreased palatability and digestibility (Larkin et al . 1999). This study examined the PA content and forage quality of a range of L. tenuis accessions being evaluated for improved seed production and suitability for introduction into grazing systems where sa-linity and waterlogging are a common problem.
Attack-Resilient H2, H-infinity, and L1 State Estimator

This paper considers the secure state estimation problem for noisy systems in the presence of sparse sensor integrity attacks. We show a fundamental limitation: that is, 2r-detectability is necessary for achieving bounded estimation errors, where r is the number of attacks. This condition is weaker than the 2r-observability condition typically assumed in the literature. Conversely, we propose a real-time state estimator that achieves the fundamental limitation. The proposed state estimator is inspired by robust control and FDI: that is, it consists of local Luenberger estimators, local residual detectors, and a global fusion process. We show its performance guarantees for H2, H-infinity, and L1 systems. Finally, numerical examples show that it has relatively low estimation errors among existing algorithms and average computation time for systems with a sufficiently small number of compromised sensors.
Altered Fractionation Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy with concurrent chemotherapy in head and neck cancer : a feseability study

Purpose: To assess the loco regional response and toxicity of patients to concurrent chemo-radiation with 6 fractions/week using Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy in locally advanced head and neck cancers. (oropharynx and hypopharynx). Materials and Methods: 20 patients with Stage III and stage IV, squamous cell carcinoma of Head and neck were enrolled. Target Volume Delinetion was done in accordence with Danish Head and Neck cancer group (DAHANCA) contouring guidelines. Differential radiation dose of 70 Gy, 63Gy and 56 Gy in 35 fractions using IMRT, delivered to GTV, CTV1 and CTV2 with weekly cisplatin with weekly assessment of response and toxicity. Results: The median age of the patients was 54 years ranging from 40 to 65 years. 14 and 6 patients had Hypopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal malignancy of squamous cell origin. 95% of patients received 70 Gy in 35 fractions with 4 cycles of concurrent Cisplatin. 18 patients completed treatemnt within 45 days of OTT. 16 patients had complete response and 4 had partial response. Grade I, II dermatitis was observed in 70% and 30% of patients, respectively. 5 patienst developed Grade 2 and 1 patinet developed grade 3 leucopenia. 2 patients had weight loss of more than 10%. 85% oforopharyngeal cancers and 67% of hypopharyngeal cancers showed complete response. Nodal response was 100% complete in N1 & N2a, 92% and 0% in N2b and N3 lesions respicyively. TNM stage group wise the complete response rates were 100% in stage III, 92% & 0% IVA & IVB. Conclusion: Accelerated fractionation with IMRT and concurrent chemotherapy is a feasible in locoregionally adanced head and neck cancers with acceptable toxicities and good locoregional response rates.
Phylogenetic affinities of Myrioneuron and Cyanoneuron, generic limits of the tribe Argostemmateae and description of a new Asian tribe, Cyanoneuroneae (Rubiaceae)

Argostemmateae (Rubiaceae, subfam. Rubioideae) are a mostly tropical Asian group of about 200 species currently classified in four morphologically distinct genera (Argostemma, Mouretia, Mycetia, Neohymenopogon). The monophyly of the tribe and Mycetia is strongly supported by molecular data, however, the tropical Asian genus Myrioneuron, traditionally associated with Mycetia based on its berry fruits, has not previously been investigated. The Bornean and Sulawesian genus Cyanoneuron, described based on the species of Myrioneuron with drupaceous fruits, had not been sequenced. Therefore, the phylogenetic positions of Cyanoneuron and Myrioneuron within Rubiaceae and their generic status have yet to be assessed with molecular data. These genera have tentatively been placed in tribe Spermacoceae (Rubioideae). We reconstructed a robust phylogeny of Rubioideae with sequence data from five plastid regions of 176 accessions and using the Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo and parsimony methods. Once the positions of Cyanoneuron and Myrioneuron were revealed, a robust phylogeny of the Spermacoceae alliance was reconstructed with the combined plastid and nuclear data (nrETS, nrITS) from 61 accessions to reassess its tribal limits. Mycetia and Myrioneuron are non-monophyletic and intermixed, and formed a well-supported clade diagnosed by berry fruits. We formally transfer Myrioneuron to Mycetia (older name), and present nine new combinations in the latter genus. Cyanoneuron was resolved with high support as monophyletic, and appears to be closely related to the Chinese monogeneric tribes Foonchewieae and Dunnieae. A new tribe Cyanoneuroneae is described to accommodate Cyanoneuron. This tribe is morphologically distinct from related tribes by its stipules apically divided into multiple linear segments, condensed- cymose inflorescences and drupe-like fruits with numerous small seeds. A new key to the genera of Argostemmateae is provided.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND FATTY ACIDS COMPOSITION IN THE MOST COMMON EGYPTIAN FISH AS AFFECTED BY TRADITIONAL GRILLING PROCESS

This research was carried out to study the impact of the traditional grilling process on the nutritional value and fatty acids composition of the most common Egyptian fish (Tilapia, Mullet and Sardine). The obtained results showed a decrease in moisture, ash and oil in grilled fish as a result of grilling process, where crude oil decreased from 22.14% to 11.40% (based on dry weight) in Mullet fish. While, crude protein increased from 69.04% to 86.71% (based on dry weight) in Mullet fish, too. As for fatty acids composition, decrease percentage of saturated fatty acids were 4.25% and 2.35% for Sardine and Tilapia, respectively, while this percentage increased in Mullet fish by 6.25% of saturated fatty acids. Also, monounsaturated fatty acids percentage decreased in Sardine and Mullet fish by 3.84% and 11.72%, respectively. Polyunsaturated fatty acids increased in all types of fish by various percentages. Total unsaturated fatty acids/ total saturated fatty acids ratio of fish oils increased in both Sardine and Tilapia, where the rise percentage were 9.76% and 4.6%, respectively, while decrease percentage of this ratio in Mullet fish was 9.55%. Results of this study has shown that the common Egyptian fish were very poor in polyunsaturated fatty acids content, especially the omega-3 (EPA and DHA). So, it is recommended to increase consumption of other types of fish which are rich in these fatty acids.
Developing “PEP”: A Personalized, Web-Supported Energy Conservation Education Program for People on Chronic Dialysis Therapy with Fatigue

Developing “PEP”: A Personalized, Web-Supported Energy Conservation Education Program for People on Chronic Dialysis Therapy with Fatigue Janine F. Farragher Doctor of Philosophy Rehabilitation Sciences Institute University of Toronto 2018 Background: Fatigue is a common and disabling symptom experienced by people with endstage renal disease on chronic dialysis therapy (CDT). Energy conservation education (ECE) is an approach to fatigue management that provides people with energy-saving strategies, to reduce their fatigue and improve their life participation. ECE has yet to be trialed in the CDT population. Objective: To explore the potential for energy conservation education to improve fatigue and life participation outcomes in people on CDT. Methods: A three-step process was undertaken: 1. A scoping review was conducted to investigate what is known about energy conservation education in people with chronic diseases who experience fatigue. 2. The Word Health Organization framework was used to develop an ECE program, tailored specifically to meet the needs of people on CDT. Feedback on the program was collected via key informant interviews and usability testing, to inform program revisions. 3. Preliminary efficacy testing was conducted using a mixed-methods sequential
Footprints of climate change in the Arctic marine ecosystem

In this article, we review evidence of how climate change has already resulted in clearly discernable changes in marine Arctic ecosystems. After defining the term ‘footprint’ and evaluating the availability of reliable baseline information we review the published literature to synthesize the footprints of climate change impacts in marine Arctic ecosystems reported as of mid‐2009. We found a total of 51 reports of documented changes in Arctic marine biota in response to climate change. Among the responses evaluated were range shifts and changes in abundance, growth/condition, behaviour/phenology and community/regime shifts. Most reports concerned marine mammals, particularly polar bears, and fish. The number of well‐documented changes in planktonic and benthic systems was surprisingly low. Evident losses of endemic species in the Arctic Ocean, and in ice algae production and associated community remained difficult to evaluate due to the lack of quantitative reports of its abundance and distribution. Very few footprints of climate change were reported in the literature from regions such as the wide Siberian shelf and the central Arctic Ocean due to the limited research effort made in these ecosystems. Despite the alarming nature of warming and its strong potential effects in the Arctic Ocean the research effort evaluating the impacts of climate change in this region is rather limited.
Sexual size dimorphism and the integration of phenotypically plastic traits

Sexual size dimorphism (SSD) reflects adaptive differences in male and female reproductive roles. Understanding the mechanisms generating SSD is of broad ecological and evolutionary interest, because body size is closely linked to fitness. Sex‐specific phenotypic plasticity in growth as a response to environmental conditions represents one of the major sources mediating variation in SSD. We investigated phenotypic plasticity associated with predation and seasonal time constraints in development as a source of SSD in the Azure damselfly, Coenagrion puella. We complemented this with an analysis of trait correlations (integration) of body size with behavioural, physiological and life‐history traits to investigate how dimorphism manifests. Our results reveal that: (i) plasticity in SSD is mediated by environmental variation; and (ii) environment‐dependent, sex‐specific changes in the association of body size with growth rate and fat storage mediated changes in the offset of SSD. Our results highlight sex‐specific trait responses to the environment channel manifestation of SSD. These findings may be crucial to understanding large parts of the widely documented intraspecific variation of SSD.
Characterization of Ethanol-Producing Marine Yeasts Isolated from Coastal Water.

Various kinds of ethanol-producing marine yeasts from coastal water were isolated and character ized. Number of colony forming units of the marine yeasts on a medium were from several dozen to hundreds per 1 1 of various coastal water. Ethanol productivity from glucose by 15 isolates of the ma rine yeasts widely ranged 9? 77%. Above all, in five strains: TAB, 15, and 46 and TK5 and 12, the productivity was 58? 77% which had the similar levels of those in industrial yeasts. Salt tolerance of the marine yeasts was measured and they grew and fermented in the presence of 2.0 ? 3.0 m NaCl. Other wise, the industrial yeasts were only in 1.0? 2.0 m NaCl. In taxonomy of the marine yeasts, most of them were found to be genera Candida and Debaryomyces.