bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamics of a Floating Platform Mounting a Hydrokinetic Turbine
Authors: Dewhurst Tobias , Swift M. Robinson , Wosnik Martin , Baldwin Kenneth , DeCew Judson , Rowell Matthew
Published: August 2013

AbstractA two-dimensional mathematical model was developed to predict the dynamic response of a moored, floating platform mounting a tidal turbine in current and waves. The model calculates heave, pitch, and surge response to collinear waves and current. Waves may be single
frequency or a random sea with a specified spectrum. The mooring consists of a fixed anchor, heavy chain (forming a catenary), a lightweight elastic line, and a mooring ball tethered to the platform. The equations of motion and mooring equations are solved using a marching solution approach
implemented using MATLAB. The model was applied to a 10.7-m twin-hulled platform used to deploy a 0.86-m shrouded, in-line horizontal axis turbine. Added mass and damping coefficients were obtained empirically using a 1/9 scale physical model in tank experiments. Full-scale tests were used
to specify drag coefficients for the turbine and platform. The computer model was then used to calculate full-scale mooring loads, turbine forces, and platform motion in preparation for a full-scale test of the tidal turbine in Muskeget Channel, Massachusetts, which runs north-south between
Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island. During the field experiments, wave, current, and platform motion were recorded. The field measurements were used to compute response amplitude operators (RAOs), essentially normalized amplitudes or frequency responses for heave, pitch, and surge.
The measured RAOs were compared with those calculated using the model. The very good agreement indicates that the model can serve as a useful design tool for larger test and commercial platforms.
Challenges in Realizing Reliable Subsea Electric Power Grid for Tidal Energy Farms
Authors: Narayanaswamy Vedachalam , Bang-Andreasen Henrik
Published: August 2013

AbstractThis paper addresses the major challenges involved in realizing a reliable, enclosure-based Subsea Electric Grid System (SEGS) for tidal energy farms. Tidal energy has the major advantages of predictability over other nonconventional energy sources and has no carbon
emissions. Tidal energy policies have been the main driver for tidal energy project developments, and successful qualifications of high capacity marine current turbines have provided the confidence to establish tidal farms. Transmitting turbine-generated power to the shore power network by
laying dedicated umbilical cables is not an economical and reliable solution, as this requires the establishment of local enclosure-based SEGS. This receives power from the multiple turbines in the farm, synthesizes it to the required power levels, and transmits it to the shore power network
using a single power take-off umbilical. SEGS breakdowns lead to power production losses, and system retrieval for repair and maintenance is costly and time consuming—and therefore, these systems need to be robust. This paper describes the major technical challenges, such as reliability-centered
configuration, efficient interconnection methods, enclosure environment management, and biofouling. Emerging technological advancements are reviewed, and it is found that with the present technical maturity, a single SEGS could handle up to 10 turbines with a mean time between failure of 8.5
and 5.1 years with AC and DC take-off, respectively.
Design and Implementation of a Marine Animal Alert System to Support Marine Renewable Energy
Authors: Z. Daniel Deng , Thomas J. Carlson , Tao Fu , Huiying Ren , Jayson J. Martinez , Joshua R. Myers , Shari A. Matzner , Eric Y. Choi , Andrea E. Copping
Published: August 2013

AbstractPower extracted from fast-moving tidal currents has been identified as a potential commercial-scale source of renewable energy. Marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) device developers and utilities are pursuing deployment of prototype tidal turbines to assess technology viability,
site feasibility, and environmental interactions. Deployment of prototype turbines requires environmental review and permits from a range of regulatory authorities. Ensuring the safety of marine animals, particularly those under protection of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Marine
Mammal Protection Act of 1972, has emerged as a key regulatory challenge for initial MHK deployments. The greatest perceived risk to marine animals is from strike by the rotating blades of tidal turbines. Development of the marine animal alert system (MAAS) was undertaken to support monitoring
and mitigation requirements for tidal turbine deployments. The prototype system development focused on the Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW), an endangered population that frequents Puget Sound, Washington, and is seasonally present in the part of the sound where deployment of prototype
tidal turbines is being considered. Passive acoustics were selected as the primary means to detect the SRKWs because of the vocal nature of these animals. The MAAS passive acoustic system consists of a two-stage process involving the use of an energy detector and a spectrogram-based classifier
to distinguish between SKRW calls and background noise. A prototype consisting of two 2D symmetrical star arrays separated by 20 m center to center was built and evaluated successfully in the waters of Sequim Bay, Washington, using whale-call playback.
Modeling Hydrokinetic Turbine Performance in the Mississippi River
Authors: Karalekas Patrick , Kowalski Gregory J. , Lovelace Edward
Published: August 2013

AbstractFree Flow Power has developed a renewable energy technology that can convert the kinetic energy flowing in a river to electricity without the use of dams. The company plans to install a specially made turbine directly into the flowing stream. This process, known as
hydrokinetics, is an innovative approach that provides energy at a reliable and predictable rate as opposed to other intermittent renewable energy sources. There are currently two dozen hydrokinetic projects in the licensing process along the Mississippi River, which will account for 4,000
MW of power-generating capacity. Hydrokinetics could develop into a $1 billion a year industry.This article describes the modeling tool developed for Free Flow Power’s hydrokinetic sites along the Mississippi River. The performance models compare river velocity, power generation,
reliability, maintenance costs, and finance options to establish a likely performance profile for a proposed site.These models calculate the expected returns for Mississippi River projects and can be used to perform a sensitivity analysis on all of the major variables for hydrokinetics.
The unique aspect of this performance model is the incorporation of a reliability calculator, which estimates the lost revenue resulting from component failures. It can be used to develop the maintenance strategy for the array and to evaluate the total cost of reliability for components. The
modeling tool described provides Free Flow Power with the ability to compare different design scenarios and quickly gives an estimate of a site’s performance.
Toward Real-Time, Remote Observations of the Coastal Wind Resource Using High-Frequency Radar
Authors: Kirincich Anthony
Published: August 2013

AbstractThere is now a large installed base of high-frequency (HF) coastal ocean radars in the United States able to measure surface currents on an operational basis. However, these instruments also have the potential to provide estimates of the spatially variable surface
wind field over distances ranging from 10 to 200 km offshore. This study investigates the ability of direction-finding HF radars to recover spatial maps of wind speed and direction from the dominant first-order region radar returns using empirical models. Observations of radar backscatter
from the Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Observatory HF radar system were compared to wind observations from an offshore tower, finding significant correlations between wind speed and the backscatter power for a range of angles between the wind and radar loop directions. Models for the directional
spreading of wind waves were analyzed in comparison to data-based results, finding potentially significant differences between the model and data-based spreading relationships. Using empirical fits, radar-based estimates of wind speed and direction at the location of the in situ wind
sensor had error rates of 2 m/s and 60°, which decreased with hourly averaging. Attempts to extrapolate the results to the larger domain illustrated that spatially dependent transfer functions for wind speed and direction appear possible for large coastal ocean domains based on a small
number of temporary, or potentially mobile, in situ wind sensors.
Testing the WET-NZ Wave Energy Converter Using the Ocean Sentinel Instrumentation Buoy
Authors: Lettenmaier Terry , von Jouanne Annette , Amon Ean , Moran Sean , Gardiner Alister
Published: August 2013

AbstractThis paper describes ocean testing of the half-scale Wave Energy Technology-New Zealand (WET-NZ) prototype wave energy converter (WEC) using the Ocean Sentinel instrumentation buoy during a 6-week deployment period in August‐October 2012. These tests were conducted
by the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC) at its Pacific Ocean test site off the coast of Newport, Oregon. The WET-NZ is the product of a research consortium between Callaghan Innovation, a New Zealand Crown Entity, and Power Projects Limited (PPL), a Wellington, New
Zealand private company. The Oregon deployment was project managed by Northwest Energy Innovations (NWEI), a Portland, OR firm. NNMREC is a Department of Energy sponsored partnership between Oregon State University (OSU), the University of Washington (UW), and the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL). The Ocean Sentinel instrumentation buoy is a 6-m surface buoy, developed in 2012, that provides a stand-alone electrical load, WEC generator control, and data collection for WECs being tested. The Ocean Sentinel was deployed and operated for the first time during the 2012
WET-NZ tests. During these tests, the operation of the WET-NZ was demonstrated and its performance was characterized, while also proving successful deployment and operation of the Ocean Sentinel.
Assessment of Zooplankton Injury and Mortality Associated With Underwater Turbines for Tidal Energy Production
Authors: Schlezinger David R. , Taylor Craig D. , Howes Brian L.
Published: August 2013

AbstractCollaborative work between the UMASS-Marine Renewable Energy Center, the Town of Edgartown, and the Coastal Systems Program is focused on developing the tidal energy potential of Muskeget Channel. We have undertaken detailed oceanographic and environmental surveys
to optimize in-stream turbine power generation and to quantify potential environmental effects. In 2011 and 2012, tidal turbine demonstration projects were conducted in Muskeget Channel to determine the combined effects of blade strikes, shear stress, turbulence, and cavitation on zooplankton.
Single turbines may minimally impact zooplankton populations; however, full-scale projects may potentially alter zooplankton populations forming the base of coastal food webs. Static plankton tows were performed up- and downstream of the operating turbine axis. Integral flow meters allowed
adjustment of tow duration to optimize zooplankton density in the concentrate. Samples were held at in situ temperatures, and sequential photomicrographs and video images were taken to determine particle density, size distribution, and the number of live organisms in samples taken up
and down gradient of the operating tidal turbines within 3 h of collection. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference in the total number or size distribution of motile zooplankters, indicating tidal turbine operation did not cause significant mortality and suggested that impacts
of commercial size tidal energy projects upon zooplankton populations in Muskeget Channel may be negligible.
A Field Program for Developing a Baseline Characterization of Ichthyoplankton Near a Potential OTEC Facility
Authors: Hogan Timothy W. , Jessica Withrow  , Linebaugh Chad , Harmer Andrew , Steinbeck John , Stephen K. Oney
Published: August 2013

AbstractOcean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is a marine renewable energy technology with the potential to provide baseload power to island communities in tropical regions. Large volumes of warm and cold water are required to drive the electricity-producing cycle. This
creates a risk, particularly at the warm water intake, for the impingement and entrainment of organisms. This paper provides an update on the progress of a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that seeks to estimate the potential impacts of a warm water intake being considered for
a potential OTEC project in Kauai, Hawaii. A 9-month, site-specific biological field sampling program has recently been completed at the OTEC site under consideration in Kauai.The intent of the field sampling program was to generate a baseline characterization of the species and life stages
of ichthyoplankton present in the areas where the warm water intake may be located for the potential OTEC facility. This baseline characterization data will aid in the siting, selection, and design of the best intake technology for the warm water intake. It will also provide data useful for
estimating the potential impacts of an intake at this location on the organisms present.
Contribution to the knowledge of Ichneumonidae from Sicily. II. Ichneumoninae (Hymenoptera)
Authors: Riedel Matthias , Turrisi Giuseppe Fabrizio
Published: August 2013

Faunistic and taxonomic data on Hymenoptera Ichneumonidae (Ichneumoninae) from Sicily are provided. 79 species are recorded, 39 of which are new for Sicily and 9 are new also for italy. The number of the species of ichneumoninae known for Sicily is increased up to 105.
Atti Sociali
Authors: Italiana Società Entomologica
Published: August 2013

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Segnalazioni faunistiche italiane
Authors: V.V. A.A.
Published: August 2013

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Revisione degli Xantholinini della sottoregione polinesiana (Coleoptera Staphylinidae)
Authors: Bordoni Arnaldo
Published: August 2013

Dopo la revisione degli Xantholinini della regione orientale, della nuova Guinea, dell’Australia e della nuova Zelanda, l’autore propone quella delle specie delle isole del Pacifico, con brevi cenni storici e la tabella dicotomica dei generi e delle specie. Di ogni specie vengono forniti descrizione e disegni originali dei caratteri esterni e di quelli sessuali maschili e femminili. Sono citati tutti i dati bionomici, geonemici e corologici disponibili. Sono riconosciuti 13 generi e 37 specie; 2 generi (Adamanthea n. gen., Ahrimania n. gen.) e 12 specie (Adamanthea samoana n. sp., A. koghiana n. sp., Pachycorynus pacificus n. sp., P. fijianus n. sp., P. noumeanus n. sp., P. melanesianus n. sp., P. loyaltyanus n. sp., Spaniolinus hebridanus n. sp., Neoxantholinus caledonicus n. sp., N. melanesianus n. sp., N. giachinoi n. sp., Andelis polinesianus n. sp.) sono descritti come nuovi e nuove combinazioni sono proposte per 10 specie: (Adamanthea insularis (Cameron, 1933) (Pachycorynus), A. platycephala (Lea, 1927) (Metoponcus), Pachycorynus punctatus (Coiffait, 1980) (Metoponcus), Ahrimania longiceps (Cameron, 1927) (Holocorynus), Neoxantholinus tahitiensis (Coiffait, 1980) (Metoponcus), N. pallidus (Cameron, 1927) (Leptacinus), N. erythrocephalus (Lea, 1927) (Metoponcus), N. fijiensis (Cameron, 1945) (Oligolinus), N. semiruber (Fauvel, 1877) (Metoponcus), Walesia kanalensis (Fauvel, 1889) (Xantholinus). Pachycorynus pallidus Lea, 1927 è posto in sinonimia di P. delicatulus Cameron, 1927. Viene designato il neotipo di Neoxantholinus semiruber (Fauvel, 1877), sono designati lectotipi e talora paralectotipi delle seguenti specie: Pachycorynus insularis Cameron, 1933, P. discedens Sharp, 1880, P. caledonicus Fauvel, 1878, P. delicatulus Cameron, 1927, M. pulchellus Perroud & Montrouzier, 1864, M. hoplocephalus Lea, 1927, M. variegatus Fauvel, 1874, Holocorynus subdepressus Sharp, 1908, Leurocorynus cephalotes Sharp, 1908, Xantholinus teitiensis Boheman, 1858, X. holomelas Perroud & Montrouzier, 1864, X. kanalensis Fauvel, 1889, Xanthocorynus deceptor Sharp, 1908.
Lower Extremity Energy Absorption and Biomechanics During Landing, Part I: Sagittal-Plane Energy Absorption Analyses
Authors: Norcross Marc F. , Lewek Michael D. , Padua Darin A. , Shultz Sandra J. , Weinhold Paul S. , Blackburn J. Troy
Published: August 2013

Context:

Eccentric muscle actions of the lower extremity absorb kinetic energy during landing. Greater total sagittal-plane energy absorption (EA) during the initial impact phase (INI) of landing has been associated with landing biomechanics considered high risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. We do not know whether groups with different INI EA magnitudes exhibit meaningful differences in ACL-related landing biomechanics and whether INI EA might be useful to identify ACL injury-risk potential.

Objective:

To compare biomechanical factors associated with noncontact ACL injury among sagittal-plane INI EA groups and to determine whether an association exists between sex and sagittal-plane INI EA group assignment to evaluate the face validity of using sagittal-plane INI EA to identify ACL injury risk.

Design:

Descriptive laboratory study.

Setting:

Research laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants:

A total of 82 (41 men, 41 women; age = 21.0 ± 2.4 years, height = 1.74 ± 0.10 m, mass = 70.3 ± 16.1 kg) healthy, physically active individuals volunteered.

Intervention(s):

We assessed landing biomechanics using an electromagnetic motion-capture system and force plate during a double-legged jump-landing task.

Main Outcome Measure(s):

Total INI EA was used to group participants into high, moderate, and low tertiles. Sagittal- and frontal-plane knee kinematics; peak vertical and posterior ground reaction forces (GRFs); anterior tibial shear force; and internal hip extension, knee extension, and knee varus moments were identified and compared across groups using 1-way analyses of variance. We used a χ2 analysis to compare male and female representation in the high and low groups.

Results:

The high group exhibited greater knee-extension moment and posterior GRFs than both the moderate (P < .05) and low (P < .05) groups and greater anterior tibial shear force than the low group (P < .05). No other group differences were noted. Women were not represented more than men in the high group (χ2 = 1.20, P = .27).

Conclusions:

Greater sagittal-plane INI EA likely indicates greater ACL loading, but it does not appear to influence frontal-plane biomechanics related to ACL injury. Women were not more likely than men to demonstrate greater INI EA, suggesting that quantification of sagittal-plane INI EA alone is not sufficient to infer ACL injury-risk potential.
Lower Extremity Energy Absorption and Biomechanics During Landing, Part II: Frontal-Plane Energy Analyses and Interplanar Relationships
Authors: Norcross Marc F. , Lewek Michael D. , Padua Darin A. , Shultz Sandra J. , Weinhold Paul S. , Blackburn J. Troy
Published: August 2013

Context:

Greater sagittal-plane energy absorption (EA) during the initial impact phase (INI) of landing is consistent with sagittal-plane biomechanics that likely increase anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading, but it does not appear to influence frontal-plane biomechanics. We do not know whether frontal-plane INI EA is related to high-risk frontal-plane biomechanics.

Objective:

To compare biomechanics among INI EA groups, determine if women are represented more in the high group, and evaluate interplanar INI EA relationships.

Design:

Descriptive laboratory study.

Setting:

Research laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants:

Participants included 82 (41 men, 41 women; age = 21.0 ± 2.4 years, height = 1.74 ± 0.10 m, mass = 70.3 ± 16.1 kg) healthy, physically active volunteers.

Intervention(s):

We assessed landing biomechanics with an electromagnetic motion-capture system and force plate.

Main Outcome Measure(s):

We calculated frontal- and sagittal-plane total, hip, knee, and ankle INI EA. Total frontal-plane INI EA was used to create high, moderate, and low tertiles. Frontal-plane knee and hip kinematics, peak vertical and posterior ground reaction forces, and peak internal knee-varus moment (pKVM) were identified and compared across groups using 1-way analyses of variance. We used a χ2 analysis to evaluate male and female allocation to INI EA groups. We used simple, bivariate Pearson product moment correlations to assess interplanar INI EA relationships.

Results:

The high–INI EA group exhibited greater knee valgus at ground contact, hip adduction at pKVM, and peak hip adduction than the low–INI EA group (P < .05) and greater peak knee valgus, pKVM, and knee valgus at pKVM than the moderate– (P < .05) and low– (P < .05) INI EA groups. Women were more likely than men to be in the high–INI EA group (χ2 = 4.909, P = .03). Sagittal-plane knee and frontal-plane hip INI EA (r = 0.301, P = .006) and sagittal-plane and frontal-plane ankle INI EA were associated (r = 0.224, P = .04). No other interplanar INI EA relationships were found (P > .05).

Conclusions:

Greater frontal-plane INI EA was associated with less favorable frontal-plane biomechanics that likely result in greater ACL loading. Women were more likely than men to use greater frontal-plane INI EA. The magnitudes of sagittal- and frontal-plane INI EA were largely independent.
Pleiotropic Effects of Antiarrhythmic Agents: Dronedarone in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Heijman Jordi , Heusch Gerd , Dobrev Dobromir
Published: August 2013

Atrial fibrillation remains the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice. Dronedarone is an antiarrhythmic drug for the maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. Dronedarone is an amiodarone derivative developed to reduce the number of extracardiovascular side effects. Dronedarone has undergone extensive experimental and clinical testing during the last decade. On the aggregate, these studies have highlighted a complex set of pleiotropic actions that may contribute to dronedarone's antiarrhythmic effects. In this review, we summarize the clinical studies that have evaluated dronedarone and provide an overview of dronedarone's electrophysiological and nonelectrophysiological pleiotropic actions.
Behavioral Interventions Associated with Smoking Cessation in the Treatment of Tobacco Use
Authors: Roberts Nicola J. , Kerr Susan M. , Smith Sheree M.S.
Published: August 2013

Tobacco smoke is the leading cause of preventable premature death worldwide. While the majority of smokers would like to stop, the habitual and addictive nature of smoking makes cessation difficult. Clinical guidelines suggest that smoking cessation interventions should include both behavioural support and pharmacotherapy (e.g. nicotine replacement therapy). This commentary paper focuses on the important role of behavioural interventions in encouraging and supporting smoking cessation attempts. Recent developments in the field are discussed, including ‘cut-down to quit’, the behaviour change techniques taxonomy (BCTT) and very brief advice (VBA) on smoking. The paper concludes with a discussion of the important role that health professionals can and should play in the delivery of smoking cessation interventions.
Scleroderma suthepense, a new ectomycorrhizal fungus from Thailand
Authors: Kumla Jaturong , Suwannarach Nakarin , Bussaban Boonsom , Lumyong Saisamorn
Published: August 2013

A new species of earthball, described herein as Scleroderma suthepense, was found under Prunus cerasoides in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Thailand. Morphological characteristics indicate it belongs to section Scleroderma. Molecular analysis showed differences from
previously described Scleroderma species. A description, illustration, and comparisons with related taxa are provided.
New or rare fungi from eastern Amazonia. 1. Circinoconiopsis amazonica gen. and sp. nov.
Authors: Gutiérrez Antonio Hernández
Published: August 2013

Circinoconiopsis amazonica, a new fungal genus and species, is described and illustrated from specimens collected during an excursion to the Scientific Station Ferreira Penna at the Floresta Nacional de Caxiuanã, eastern Amazonia, Pará, Brazil.
Rediscovery of Pseudocolus garciae in southern Brazil
Authors: Sulzbacher Marcelo A. , Cortez Vagner G. , Baseia Iuri G.
Published: August 2013

Pseudocolus garciae is described and illustrated based on fresh specimens collected in southern Brazil. This is the third known report for the species since its discovery in 1895. This clathraceous fungus is characterized by the white receptacle, which differs from the pinkish
to red receptacle of P. fusiformis. A detailed description accompanies photographs, SEM images, and line drawings.
Sporormiella octomegaspora, a new hairy species with eight – celled ascospores from Spain
Authors: Doveri Francesco , Sarrocco Sabrina
Published: August 2013

An ascolocular ascomycete with semi–immersed, hairy and pyriform pseudothecia, abundant pseudoparaphyses, fissitunicate 8-spored asci, and dark, very large 8-celled ascospores has been isolated from deer dung in Andalusia (Spain). Based on morphological features, a new species
is erected and accommodated in Sporormiella, which the authors regard as a genus independent of Preussia. The new species is discussed and placed in a key, and a previous worldwide key to Sporormiella species with 8-celled spores is updated.
Neolinocarpon attaleae sp. nov. on Attalea funifera (Arecaceae) from Brazil
Authors: Vitoria Nadja Santos , Cavalcanti Maria A.Q. , dos Santos Cristiane Duarte , Pereira Jadergudson , Bezerra Jose Luiz
Published: August 2013

Neolinocarpon attaleae is described from the palm Attalea funifera collected in Brazil. This species is illustrated and compared with similar species. A key to all species of Neolinocarpon is provided.
New rust species and hosts from Northern Areas of Pakistan
Authors: Saba M. , Khalid A.N.
Published: August 2013

During a survey of rust fungi of Northern Areas of Pakistan, Puccinia aegopodii and P. rhytismoides were collected as new to the Indian subcontinent. The uredinial state of Chrysomyxa pyrolae is described for the first time from Pakistan on Pyrola rotundifolia
subsp. karakoramica, a new host. Puccinia swertiae is reported as a new record for Northern Areas, and P. oniwaensis is recorded on Persicaria orientalis, a new host.
Inonotus tramisetifer (Agaricomycetes), a new species from India
Authors: Kaur Harpreet , Singh Avneet P. , Dhingra G.S.
Published: August 2013

A new species, Inonotus tramisetifer (Hymenochaetaceae), is described in association with Quercus incana from the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.
Endocarpon maritima sp. nov. (lichenized Ascomycota) from the maritime region of South Korea
Authors: Joshi Yogesh , Hur Jae-Seoun
Published: August 2013

A new lichenized fungus, Endocarpon maritima, was collected from the rocky seashores of Bogil Island, South Korea. The species is characterized by a squamulose to lobate brown to olive-green thallus attached to the substratum by rhizohyphae, blackish hypothallus, 2-spored asci,
spores 25–37.5(–50) × (10.5–)13–17(–20) μm, and a maritime distribution. Lichenized species of Aspicilia, Buellia, Caloplaca, Phaeophyscia, Physcia, and Pterygiopsis occur in close association with E. maritima.
Three new species of Hymenoscyphus from tropical China
Authors: Zheng Huan-Di , Zhuang Wen-Ying
Published: August 2013

Three new species of Hymenoscyphus collected from tropical regions of China are described and illustrated. Hymenoscyphus magnicellulosus possesses whitish sessile apothecia with large-celled textura prismatica at flank and isodiametric cells at the base, and inequilateral
ellipsoid ascospores 12.5–19(–22) × 4.5–6.7 μm. Hymenoscyphus uniseptatus has white stipitate apothecia, rectangular ectal excipular cells, broadly clavate asci, and broadly fusoid 1-septate ascospores 16.7–20.5 × 5–6.5 μm. Hymenoscyphus
yunnanicus is characterized by cream to light yellow stipitate apothecia, narrow ectal excipular hyphae, and multiguttulate fusoid ascospores 16.5–19.5 × 5–5.6 μm. Comparisons were made among the new species and their morphologically similar fungi.
Two new species of Lignosus (Polyporaceae) from Malaysia — L. tigris and L. cameronensis
Authors: Tan Chon-Seng , Ng Szu-Ting , Tan Ji
Published: August 2013

Lignosus cameronensis and L. tigris are described as new based on collections from the tropical forests of Pahang, Malaysia. Phenotypic and genotypic data support both as new species. Morphological features are illustrated, and the associated Internal Transcribed Region
(ITS1 + 5.8S + ITS2) rDNA sequences have been deposited in the GenBank. Pore and basidiospore sizes are the main characters distinguishing these two Lignosus species from other members of the genus, with L. tigris distinguished from L. sacer by its larger pore size and
smaller basidiospores and L. cameronensis separated from L. ekombitii by its smaller basidiospores. A key to the species of Lignosus is provided.
A new species of Stropharia from Western Ghats, India
Authors: Senthilarasu Gunasekaran , Singh Sanjay K
Published: August 2013

Stropharia rubrobrunnea, characterized by its caespitose habit, smooth grayish red or reddish to violet brown hygrophanous pileus, annular stipe, and dimorphic cheilocystidia, is described and illustrated as a new species. It is distinguished from S. rugosoannulata by
its stipe color and basidiospore size.
Two new species of Endophragmiella from Spain
Authors: Hernández-Restrepo Margarita , Mena-Portales Julio , Guarro Josep , Gené Josepa
Published: August 2013

Two new species of Endophragmiella are described and illustrated. Endophragmiella bicolorata is characterized by (1–)2(–3)-septate conidia with a dome-shaped hyaline to subhyaline apical cell and brown basal and middle cells, a pigmentation pattern not previously
described for species of this genus. Endophragmiella cantabrica is distinguished from species with 1-septate conidia by oblong, ellipsoidal, or sometimes ovoid conidia comprising two equal and uniformly pale brown cells.
Sporisorium linderi, a new record for Asia
Authors: Fiaz Muhammad , Khalid Abdul Nasir , Ahmad Habib
Published: August 2013

Sporisorium linderi (Ustilaginomycetes), reported here from Pakistan, is a new record for Asia. Digitaria ciliaris is a new host record for smut fungi in Pakistan.
Additional information on Lecanora loekoesii
Authors: Wang Hai-Ying , Ge An-Na , Li Hong-Mei , Zhao Zun-Tian
Published: August 2013

Sixty-eight specimens of Lecanora loekoesii from China were collected for further study to supplement data derived from the South Korean type (previously the only known specimen). The ascospores of L. loekoesii often appear to be 1-septate because the protoplasm is divided.
Four chemical types of L. loekoesii were discovered.
Three new species and one new record of Lobothallia from China
Authors: Kou Xing-Ran , Li Shu-Xia , Ren Qiang
Published: August 2013

A comprehensive analysis of morphological, anatomical, chemical and molecular data indicates the presence of three additional species in the genus Lobothallia (Megasporaceae, lichenized ascomycetes), which are described here as new to science under the names L. crassimarginata,
L. helanensis, and L. pruinosa. Lobothallia praeradiosa is newly reported from China.
Additions to the smut fungi of Pakistan. 2
Authors: Denchev Cvetomir M. , Fiaz Muhammad , Denchev Teodor T. , Khalid Abdul Nasir , Ahmad Habib
Published: August 2013

Two species of smut fungi, Sporisorium lingii on Themeda anathera and Urocystis oryzopsidis on Piptatherum microcarpum, are reported for the first time from Pakistan. Both smut fungi were found on new host plants. Chrysopogon serrulatus is recorded
from Pakistan as a new host of Anthracocystis chrysopogonis.
Peltaster fructicola, a newly recorded species from China associated with sooty blotch and flyspeck
Authors: Chen Chen , Gao Liu , Qu Meiyan , Wei Xiaoyong , Li Wenhuan , Zhang Rong , Sun Guangyu , Gleason Mark L.
Published: August 2013

Peltaster fructicola is first reported and described from China. This fungus was isolated from peels of crabapple and hawthorn collected from Liaoning and Shaanxi Provinces and exhibited the punctate mycelial type of sooty blotch and flyspeck on both hosts. Our isolates were
identified based on morphological characteristics and DNA sequence analysis.
A new species of Heliocephala from Vietnam
Authors: Mel'nik Vadim A. , Castañeda-Ruiz Rafael F. , Granados Milagro
Published: August 2013

Heliocephala vietnamensis sp. nov., a hyphomycetous fungus collected on decaying leaves of an unidentified plant, is described and illustrated. It is distinguished by determinate apical cluster of conidiogenous cells and obclavate to sub-navicular, 3-septate, pale brown conidia.
A new species of Gautieria from China
Authors: Bau Tolgor , Liu Yu
Published: August 2013

Gautieria xinjiangensis, collected from Xinjiang, China, is described and illustrated as new to science.
New Lecanora, Lecidea, Melaspilea, Placynthium, and Verrucaria records for Turkey and Asia
Authors: Aslan Alı , Yazıcı Kenan
Published: August 2013

Five species of lichenized fungi – (Lecanora invadens, Lecidea promiscua, Melaspilea interjecta, Placynthium garovaglioi, and Verrucaria bryoctona) – are reported as new to Turkey. Three of them, M. interjecta, P. garovaglioi, and V.
bryoctona, are also new to Asia. Descriptions are presented, including geographic distribution, substrate, chemistry, and comparisons with morphologically similar taxa.
The genus Wrightoporia in Korea
Authors: Jang Yeongseon , Lee Sung Wook , Lim Young Woon , Lee Jin Sung , Hattori Tsutomu , Kim Jae-Jin
Published: August 2013

The genus Wrightoporia (Hericiales, Basidiomycota) and two species, W. japonica and an undetermined Wrightoporia sp. are reported as new to Korea. Wrightoporia luteola is treated as a synonym of W. japonica. Illustrated descriptions and a key to Korean
Wrightoporia species are provided.
Three new cercosporoid fungi from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Authors: Firmino André L. , Pinho Danilo B. , Pereira Olinto L.
Published: August 2013

Three new cercosporoid hyphomycetes were found associated with leaf spots on three host families in a stretch of Atlantic Forest in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil: Pseudocercospora aurelianae sp. nov. on Aureliana velutina (Solanaceae), P. vicosae
sp. nov. on Eupatorium sp. (Asteraceae), and Passalora rolliniae sp. nov. on Rollinia sylvatica (Annonaceae). These three species are fully described, illustrated, discussed, and compared with allied species in the present work.
A new species of Entocybe (Entolomataceae, Agaricomycetes) from Québec, Canada
Authors: Baroni Timothy J. , Lamoureux Yves
Published: August 2013

Entocybe melleogrisea sp. nov. is described from a subboreal forest type in Québec, Canada. The stature of this species is robust and tricholomatoid and thus is very different from the mostly collybioid species placed in the genus. The distinctive basidiospore morphology,
basidiospore histochemistry, and prolific, obvious clamp connections on all hyphae of the basidiomata place this species in Entocybe. Preliminary data on ITS sequences support this placement.
A new species of Miriquidica from China
Authors: Zhao Xin , Zhang Lu-Lu , Zhao Zun-Tian
Published: August 2013

A new lichen species, Miriquidica yunnanensis, is described from China. Conspicuous features are its yellowish white to grayish white thallus, black-green epihymenium, colorless to light brown hypothecium, and a unique chemistry. A key to the seven similar Miriquidica
species is also provided.
Acaulospora endographis (Glomeromycetes), a new fungus with a complex spore wall
Authors: Goto Bruno T. , Pereira Camilla M.R. , Nobre Camila P. , Zatorre Natalia P. , Covacevich Fernanda , Berbara Ricardo L.L. , Maia Leonor C.
Published: August 2013

A new acaulosporoid fungal species characterized by glomerospores with a complex ten-layered wall structure and uniquely ornamented fourth layer (outer wall layer OWL4) found in impacted areas of the Amazon Forest and cultivated areas of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil is described as
Acaulospora endographis.
Studies of two Corner types (Marasmius nigroimplicatus and M. subrigidichorda) and new Gymnopus combinations
Authors: Tkalčec Zdenko , Mešić Armin
Published: August 2013

Type specimens of Marasmius nigroimplicatus and M. subrigidichorda were studied. Based on morphological studies, both species belong to Gymnopus, sect. Androsacei. Color photographs of dried basidiomata and microscopic characters accompany the detailed descriptions.
New combinations are proposed for these two taxa. Nine related marasmioid species are transferred to Gymnopus.
An emendation of Fusticeps and two new species from the Brazilian Amazon Forest
Authors: Monteiro Josiane Santana , Gusmão Luís Fernando Pascholati
Published: August 2013

Two new species, Fusticeps lampadiformis and F. papillatus, are described and illustrated. The description of Fusticeps is emended to accommodate smooth-spored species, and a key to the four Fusticeps species is provided.
Aureoboletus zangii (Boletaceae), a new species from China
Authors: Shi Xiao-Fei , Liu Pei-Gui
Published: August 2013

Aureoboletus zangii sp. nov. is described from central China based on morphological and molecular analysis. This species is found fruiting in association with hardwood trees. It is similar to the European A. gentilis and Asian A. thibetanus but is characterized
by the yellowish brown or reddish golden basidiomata, glutinous pileus with subtomentum, and viscid stipe. LSU sequence analysis supports the new species in Aureoboletus (Boletaceae). Photographs, line drawings, and a phylogenetic tree showing relationships with closely allied
taxa are provided.
A new species of Cantharomyces (Laboulbeniales, Ascomycota) from the Netherlands
Authors: Haelewaters D. , De Kesel A.
Published: August 2013

This paper describes and illustrates Cantharomyces elongatus sp. nov., a parasitic fungus from Syntomium aeneum (Staphylinidae, Oxytelinae, Euphaniini). Syntomium is a new host genus for Cantharomyces. Comments on its position among related
taxa are given.
Pestalotiopsis species associated with Camellia sinensis (tea)
Authors: Maharachchikumbura Sajeewa S.N. , Chukeatirote Ekachai , Guo Liang-Dong , Crous Pedro W. , Mckenzie Eric H.C. , Hyde Kevin D.
Published: August 2013

We describe a new species Pestalotiopsis furcata isolated from Camellia sinensis (tea), which is distinguished morphologically by its relatively large conidia (29–39 × 8.5–10.5 μm) and 5–9 apical appendages, some of which are branched and lack
basal appendages. A phylogenetic tree based on a combination of ITS, β-tubulin and tef1 clearly distinguishes P. furcata from other species in the genus. We examined syntype material of P. theae, which we designate as lectotype, and a fresh collection from Thailand, which
we designate as epitype.
New records of Melampsora species on willows in China
Authors: Zhao Peng , Tian Cheng-Ming , Yao Yi-Jian , Hou Zhen-Shi , Wang Qi , Yamaoka Yuichi , Kakishima Makoto
Published: August 2013

Three rust species, Melampsora chelidonii-pierotii, M. humilis, and M. kiusiana, are recorded for the first time in China based on morphological features and rDNA ITS15.8S-ITS2 sequence information. New hosts are also reported: Salix raddeana for M. chelidoniipierotii;
S. caprea and S. siuzevii for M. humilis; and S. triandra and S. starkeana for M. kiusiana. The morphology, host range, and distribution of these species in China are provided.
Lichenochora tertia (Phyllachorales): the third species of the genus growing on Xanthoria elegans
Authors: Etayo Javier , Flakus Adam , Kukwa Martin , Flakus Pamela Rodriguez
Published: August 2013

Lichenochora tertia is a new lichenicolous fungus described from Peruvian Andes. The species is characterized by small perithecia deeply immersed in the thallus of Xanthoria elegans and small, narrowly ellipsoidal ascospores with subtle torus along the septum; the fungus
does not induce gall formation.
A new form of severe spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia: Clinical and radiological characterization
Authors: Isidor Bertrand , Geffroy Loïc , de Courtivron Benoît , Le Caignec Cédric , Thiel Christian T. , Mortier Geert , Cormier‐Daire Valérie , David Albert , Toutain Annick
Published: August 2013

We report on two patients with a severe form of spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia (SEMD). Both patients show normal birth length, early postnatal growth deficiency, severe short stature, flexion contractures in the hips, bowing of the legs with genu varum. Skeletal radiographies show platyspondyly and characteristic vertebral body shape with central indentation of endplates, progressive, and severe metaphyseal changes, very small and irregular proximal femoral epiphyses with severe coxa vara, absence of calcifications, and mild metaphyseal irregularities in upper limbs.

The similarities in the skeletal radiographs with SEMD type Strudwick and SEMD matrilin 3 type prompted us to analyze the COL2A1 and MATN3 genes. Direct sequencing of genomic DNA failed to identify any mutation in COL2A1 for both patients and MATN3 sequencing for Patient 1 identified only one heterozygous variant with no predicted damaging effect inherited from an unaffected parent. We therefore conclude that this form of SEMD probably differs from SEMD matrilin 3 type and does not belong to the spectrum of type II collagenopathies. The similarities between our two patients allowed us to propose that they might show a new form of SEMD. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Endocrine phenotype of 6q16.1–q21 deletion involving SIM1 and Prader–Willi syndrome‐like features
Authors: Izumi Kosuke , Housam Ryan , Kapadia Chirag , Stallings Virginia A. , Medne Livija , Shaikh Tamim H. , Kublaoui Bassil M. , Zackai Elaine H. , Grimberg Adda
Published: August 2013

Proximal interstitial 6q deletion involving Single‐minded 1 (SIM1) gene causes a syndromic form of obesity mimicking Prader–Willi syndrome. In addition to obesity, Prader–Willi syndrome includes several other endocrinopathies, such as hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. The endocrine phenotype of interstitial 6q deletion remains largely unknown, although clinical similarities between Prader–Willi syndrome and interstitial 6q deletion suggest endocrine abnormalities also may contribute to the interstitial 6q deletion phenotype. This report describes the endocrine phenotype in a propositus with the Prader–Willi‐like syndrome associated with an interstitial 6q deletion including the SIM1 gene. Detailed endocrine evaluation of the propositus during childhood and adolescence revealed hypopituitarism, though initial endocrine evaluations during infancy were unremarkable. Our patient raises the possibility that hypopituitarism may be part of the phenotype, especially short stature, caused by interstitial 6q deletion. SIM1 plays an important role in the development of neuroendocrine lineage cells, implicating SIM1 haploinsufficiency in the pathophysiology of hypopituitarism seen in our propositus. Early identification of endocrine abnormalities can improve clinical outcome by allowing timely introduction of hormone replacement therapy. Hence, we suggest that detailed endocrine evaluation and longitudinal endocrine follow up be performed in individuals with proximal interstitial 6q deletion involving SIM1. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Optimum life testing plans in presence of hybrid censoring: A cost function approach
Authors: Bhattacharya R. , Pradhan B. , Dewanji A.
Published: August 2013

Hybrid censoring scheme is a combination of Type‐I and Type‐II censoring schemes. Determination of optimum hybrid censoring scheme is an important practical issue in designing life testing experiments to enhance the information on reliability of the product. In this work, we consider determination of optimum life testing plans under hybrid censoring scheme by minimizing the total cost associated with the experiment. It is shown that the proposed cost function is scale invariant for some selected distributions. Optimum solution cannot be obtained analytically. We propose a method for obtaining the optimum solution and consider Weibull distribution for illustration. We also studied the sensitivity of the optimal solution to the misspecification of parameter values and cost components through a well‐designed sensitivity analysis. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Improved performance of protein‐based recombinant gene therapy vehicles by tuning downstream procedures
Authors: Unzueta Ugutz , Saccardo Paolo , Ferrer‐Miralles Neus , García‐Fruitós Elena , Vazquez Esther , Villaverde Antonio , Cortés Francisco , Mangues Ramón
Published: August 2013

Protein engineering offers a robust platform for the design and production in cell factories of a plethora of protein‐based drugs, including nonviral gene therapy vehicles. We have determined here that a protein nanoparticle, formed by highly cationic protein monomers, fails to bind exogenous DNA and to promote detectable gene expression in target cells despite recruiting all the needed functions. Removal of DNA and RNA with nucleases previous to forming complexes with exogenous DNA dramatically enhances the ability of the protein to bind and transfer DNA to target cell nuclei. These data point out contaminant nucleic acids deriving from the cell factory as a major factor impairing the performance of protein‐based artificial viruses and stress the need of a nuclease step in the downstream of proteins whose function is based on cationic domains. © 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Biotechnol. Prog., 29:1458–1463, 2013
Automated Solid‐Phase Synthesis of a β‐(1,3)‐Glucan Dodecasaccharide
Authors: Weishaupt Markus W. , Matthies Stefan , Seeberger Peter H.
Published: August 2013

β‐Glucans are a group of structurally heterogeneous polysaccharides found in bacteria, fungi, algae and plants. β‐(1,3)‐D‐Glucans have been studied in most detail due to their impact on the immune system of vertebrates. The studies into the immunomodulatory properties of these glucans are typically carried out with isolates that contain a heterogeneous mixture of polysaccharides of different chain lengths and varying degrees of branching. In order to determine the structure–activity relationship of β‐(1,3)‐glucans, access to homogeneous, structurally‐defined samples of these oligosaccharides that are only available through chemical synthesis is required. The syntheses of β‐glucans reported to date rely on the classical solution‐phase approach. We describe the first automated solid‐phase synthesis of a β‐glucan oligosaccharide that was made possible by innovating and optimizing the linker and glycosylating agent combination. A β‐(1,3)‐glucan dodecasaccharide was assembled in 56 h in a stereoselective fashion with an average yield of 88 % per step. This automated approach provides means for the fast and efficient assembly of linker‐functionalized mono‐ to dodecasaccharide β‐(1,3)‐glucans required for biological studies.