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Realization of biological productivity of grape varieties in conditions of the south of Russia under influence of shoot load
Authors: Aleynikova Galina , Seget Olga
Published: September 2021

The size of the yield depends on several biological, ecological, and technological factors. Biological factors, such as genotype, as well as environmental factors, such as the weather conditions of the growing season, are unregulated. In our research we were regard the question of the effect of bush shoot load on the realization of biological and managemental productivity of the grape varieties Granatovyi, Antaris and Alcor in the conditions of southern Russia. As a result of the study, the features of the growing season 2020 and their influence on the cluster structure, berry size and cluster weight were noted. A high percentage of fruiting shoots was noted at 100 000 and 140 000 shoots/ha in the variety Granatovyi (96.8 and 95.3 %), 140 000 shoots/ha in the varieties Antaris (83.3%) and Alcor (92.9 %). It has been revealed that increase in number of shoot load on bushes to 140 000 pcs/ha in the varieties Antaris and Alcor leads to higher yields without quality declining. While in the variety Granatovyi best yields without reducing the quality of grape were observed when the shoot load was 120 000 pcs/ha.
Phenotypic assessment of pear varieties in mutual pollination
Authors: Mozhar Nina
Published: September 2021

The self-fertility and cross-fertility of pear varieties have been studied in the conditions of the of the Krasnodar region. It was established that most of the not varieties are self-fertile. The varieties are distinguished: Ladozhskaya, Malyshka and Talgar beauty, with partial self-fertility, in which a low percentage of fruit set and its fluctuation over the years are noted. Based on the pollination performed and the analysis carried out, good and acceptable pollinators for promising pear varieties were selected. It has been established that in order to form full-fledged seeds in the fruit of the pear, a full cross-pollination with good pollinators is necessary. The possibilities of individual varieties (a high percentage of fruit tying) with mutual pollination are presented. The analysis of the negative influence of technogenic factors during flowering on the inter-pollination of varieties has been carried out. Cross-pollinated varieties have a narrow selective ability to pollinate varieties, which varies over the years and depends on the growing conditions. Proved the need, when laying gardens correctly choose varieties-pollinators in order to increase the yield of varieties. According to the research results, a self-fertile variety Iyulskaya early was identified. The best pollinators were selected for promising pear varieties for the conditions of the Kuban.
Potential of genetic resistance of new table grape hybrids to fungal pathogens
Authors: Ilnitskaya Elena , Makarkina Marina , Petrov Valeriy
Published: September 2021

Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) are the most common and economically significant fungal diseases in vineyards. The task of this work is to study the genotypes of new promising hybrid forms of table grapes for the presence of resistance genes to downy mildew (Rpv10 and Rpv3) and powdery mildew (Ren9) using DNA-markers. The study was carried out on table grape hybrids under the working names Agat dubovskiy, Akelo, Arabella, Artek, Dubovskiy rozovyi, Gamlet, Ispolin, Kishmish dubovskiy, Kurazh, Pestryi, Valensiya and registered variety Liviya. The studied genes were analyzed using markers UDV305 and UDV737 (Rpv3), GF09-46 (Rpv10), CenGen6 (Ren9). The following cultivars were used as reference genotypes: Saperavi severnyi (carries Rpv10 gene) and Regent (Rpv3 and Ren9). It was established that Rpv3 gene is carried by hybrids Kishmish dubovskiy, Agat dubovskiy, Kurazh, Valensiya, Akelo, Gamlet, Dubovskiy rozovyi, Pestryi. Ren9 gene was found in Artek, Agat dubovskiy, Kurazh, Ispolin, Valensiya, Arabella, Gamlet, Dubovskiy rozovyi, Pestryi. The Rpv10 gene was not detected in any of the analyzed grapevine samples. genotypes Agat dubovskiy, Kurazh, Gamlet, Dubovskiy rozovyi, Pestryi, Valensiya carry Rpv3 and Ren9 genes simultaneously. These grapevines have an elegant bunch and large berries that are attractive to consumers.
Mobilization of genetic diversity of the genus Malus on the basis of information technologies for the breeding of varieties with complex resistance to fungal pathogens
Authors: Ulyanovskaya Elena , Stcheglov Sergey , Belenko Evgenia , Balapanov Ilnur
Published: September 2021

Breeding renewal of the southern assortment of apple trees for the Russian fruit growing industry based on the accelerated process of creating domestic genotypes with a complex increased resistance to the main fungal pathogens of the culture (Venturia inaequalis (Cooke) Wint., Podosphaera leucotricha (Ell. & Ev.) E.S. Salmon, Phyllosticta mali Pr. et. Del., Phyllosticta briardi Sacc.) is due to the systematic use of modern methods, innovative breeding techniques and improved techniques. The purpose of the study is to develop and create a database of representatives of the genus Malus Mill., which is promising for use in the production and accelerated breeding of new domestic genetic resources for the southern region of Russia. During the research work, Russian modern and generally accepted programs and methods of breeding, variety study for fruit plants were used. The formed database “Main economically valuable, morphological and molecular-genetic characters of representatives of the genus Malus Mill. with resistance to the main fungal pathogens in the south of Russia”; filed an application for its patent. Using the data of the obtained information system will significantly speed up the solution of practical selection problems and reduce the costs of organizing the breeding process.
The using of gene-oriented SCoT markers in genotyping of the Apple genus (Malus Mill.)
Authors: Stepanov Ilya , Balapanov Ilnur , Lobodina Elena , Suprun Ivan
Published: September 2021

This paper discusses the aspects of optimization of the SCoT genotyping method for representatives of the genus Apple (Malus Mill.), including the orchard apple (Malus domestica). Special attention is paid to the methods of total DNA isolation from apple plant tissue, which is due to the sensitivity of multilocus marker systems to the quality of the nucleic acid preparation. On a sample of total DNA isolated from the leaves of the Golden Delicious cultivar, 18 SCoT markers were tested, from which 4 Malus Mill cultivars and species most promising for genotyping were selected.
Study of the VvMybA1 gene allele state of some colored and uncolored grapevine varieties
Authors: Milovanov Alexander , Savenkova Darja , Radchenko Vitaliy , Zvyagin Andrej , Troshin Leonid
Published: September 2021

As a result of the work, genetic markers were created that were used to identify alleles of the VvMybA1 genes, which control the anthocyanin color of berries in grape varieties. Using these markers, alleles were identified in grape varieties belonging to different ecologicalgeographical groups. In the process of work, alleles were sequenced and compared with the NCBI database in order to identify their state and their belonging to a specific type of structure. In addition, these sequences were compared with each other to reveal the structural features of varieties with and without color of berries. Single nucleotide polymorphisms, structural features, and deletions in the structure of alleles were revealed.
Analysis of promising walnut forms for resistance to return frost
Authors: Artyukhova Larisa
Published: September 2021

In the conditions of the central zone of the North Caucasian region of Russia, in recent years, a tendency has been noted to increase the negative impact of low-temperature stressors of the winter and spring periods on walnut plants (Juglans regia L). The purpose of the study is to identify the most valuable genotypes for creating walnut varieties with increased resistance to cold stress, promising for cultivation in the south of Russia. Modern programs and methods of breeding and variety study were used. The results of a long-term study (2019-2021) of collection samples of walnuts growing in the conditions of the central zone of the North Caucasus region are presented. Highlighted hybrid forms of walnut with an early start of the growing season: 17-2-41, 17-3-44, 17-2-35, 17-2-26 (from hybrid families Ideal f. p., I -Yu-50 f. p.); and especially valuable for breeding and production genotypes with a late start of the growing season: 17-3-48, 17-3-16, 17-3-22, 17-3-19 (Dachny f. p., Ya-B-84 f. p.). It has been established that all hybrid seedlings from families (Ideal f. p., Ya-Yu-50 f. p., Ya-Yu-40 f. p., Dachny f. p.) of walnut are moderately resistant to returnable spring Frost.
Effect of rhizosphere microorganisms on the adaptation of regenerated plants of apple clonal rootstocks to ex vitro conditions
Authors: Bobkova Veronika , Anokhina Tatiana , Bjadovskiy Igor , Konovalov Sergey
Published: September 2021

In a vegetation experiment, the effect of bacterial preparations Extrasol, Fitosporin-M based on bacterial strains Bacillus subtilis and bacteria strains of the genus Pseudomonas – P. chlororaphis OV17, P. protegens 38a, P. putida О9-10 on the number of rhizosphere microorganisms, growth and development of regenerant plants of apple clone rootstocks in ex vitro conditions was studied. After 90 days of growing plants, the greatest number was found in the P. protegens 38a strain – 0.56 million CFU/g roots. Artificial inoculation of the roots of regenerant plants contributed to a significant increase in the total number of native microorganisms as compared to the control. The most diverse bacterial population in terms of cultural and morphological characteristics was revealed in the variant with the treatment of plants with the P. putida O9-10 strain. The introduced bacterial strains contributed to an increase in the adaptive capacity and had a phytostimulating effect on the development of plants. The plant survival rate in the process of adaptation to ex vitro conditions is most influenced by the P. putida 09-10 strain compared to the control. The bacterial preparation Fitosporin-M contributes to the improvement of biometric parameters of plant growth.
Fungicides of biological and chemical origin to control grape alternariosis
Authors: Galkina Yevgenia , Aleinikova Natalia , Andreyev Vladimir , Bolotianskaia Elena , Shaporenko Vladimir
Published: September 2021

At the modern stage of development, the support of sustainable viticulture is possible having an optimal set of methods and means of effective disease control. Currently, with distribution and development of grape leaf alternariosis, the issue of forming a zonal assortment of fungicides by replenishing with preparations that effectively regulate the causative agent of this grape disease in addition to basic diseases - mildew and oidium, is updated. The paper presents the results of laboratory and field studies aimed at finding effective means of biological and chemical origin to control the development of grape alternariosis. The maximum antifungal activity against Alternaria sp. for the period of 2016-2020 in vitro was showen by 2 biological preparations based on OPS and OST-713 strains of the bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, as well as by active agents from triazole and strobilurin chemical classes. Field studies of 2018-2020 found out that the minimum values of aternariosis development on leaves were obtained with three-fold application of fungicides Skor, EC (0.4 l/ha), Acrobat Top, WDG (1.5 kg/ha), Dynali, DC (0.6 l/ha), Quadris, SC (0.6 l/ha), Topaz, EC (0.4 l/ha), as well as when using the biological preparation Serenade ASO, SC (5.0 l/ha). The obtained results allow to conclude that fungicides of both biological and chemical origin, intended for protection of grapes from basic diseases, can be used to effectively control grape alternariosis.
Micromycetes antagonistic potential in vitro against Alternaria sp., a pathogenic strain associated with grapes
Authors: Burovinskaya Margarita , Maslienko Lyubov , Yurchenko Evgeniya
Published: September 2021

Fungi from the genus Alternaria Nees are new harmful grapes mycopathogens; they are a part of the necrotic leaf spot pathocomplex. The disease intensive development leads to more than 50% necrotisation of the leaf surface, leaving no leaf on the plant by the end of the growing season. An alternative to chemical protection against the disease is the use of biocontrol agents. For this purpose, the screening of fungal antagonist strains from the collection of the laboratory of the biological method of the Federal scientific center «V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil crops» (FSBSI «FSC «ARRIOC») was carried out in relation to the causative agent of necrotic leaf spot of grapes Alternaria sp. by the dual cultures method on two nutrient media – potato-sucrose agar and Rudakov’s agar. Of the 27 fungal strains that were screened for the antagonistic activity to 425-3 Alternaria sp. 17 strains showed the activity. Of these, 12 strains competed for feeding area and exhibited hyperparasitism. Strains A-1 and I-3 Basidiomycota, Tr-1 Trichothecium sp. and all strains of Trichoderma sp. showed the greatest antagonistic activity on both media.
Susceptibility of collection pear cultivars to the agent of scab pathogen Venturia pirina Aderh
Authors: Balykina Elena , Ivanova Olga , Yagodinskaya Larisa , Kovalenko Larisa , Romanov German
Published: September 2021

The objective of the research is to study the biology of the pathogen of the scab Venturia pirina Aderh depending on the agrometeorological conditions of the pear vegetation and to assess the collection cultivars for susceptibility to the disease. The biological features of the pear scab in the western foothill agro-climatic region of the Crimea are studied. The influence of climatic conditions on the occurrence of various epidemiological types of scab manifestations on pears is estimated. As a result of the research, highly resistant cultivars were found: Zhukovka, Zaporozhskaya, Triumph of Jodoin, Vodyanistaya, Dorodnaya, Bere Shibasso, Martin Sekl, which showed moderate levels of infection spread in all years of research, with the development of the disease in the range of 0.2-1.3%. Immune cultivars of pears with absolute resistance to the pathogen agent V. pirina, which was not affected by changes in weather conditions, were identified. These cultivars are the following: Zimovka, Trapezitsa, Chervona, Shara Bera, Seyanets Kolossa, Populyarnaya, Kurzemskaya Maslyanaya, Wonderful Italy, which can be used in breeding and ecologized protection systems when supplying with cuttings horticultural industries in the Crimea and the south of Russia.
Features of the formation of click beetle complexes in perennial plantings of the Western Caucasus
Authors: Orlov Valeriy
Published: September 2021

The complexes of click beetles in the perennial plantations of the Western Caucasus are formed at the expense of species from the surrounding (adjacent) biotopes. In the forest zone, the complexes are formed by their similarity to meadow biotopes (biocenoses) with inclusions of dominant species from meadow biotopes of the foothill lane. Agriotes tauricus Heyd., and Drasterius bimaculatus (Rossi) are common species in all lanes and zones of the studied region. Species Agriotes gurgistanus (Fald.), Melanotus fusciceps (Gyll.), Athous Circassiensis Reitt., Agriotes sputator (L.) are most often dominant of elateridocoplex.
Influence of a biological fungicide on the development and spreading of Alternaria alternata on vegetable crops
Authors: Kremneva Oksana , Nekoval Svetlana , Pachkin Alexey , Zakharchenko Anastasia , Gasiyan Ksenia
Published: September 2021

The effect of the biofungicide BFTIM KS-2, Zh on the development and spreading of the Alternaria alternata fungus on vegetable crops (tomato, pepper, eggplant) was studied using classical and modern methods of phytosanitary monitoring. The research was carried out in Krasnodar region in the Pavlovsky District, on the production fields of the ZAO Yubileinoye. To assess the development and spreading of the disease, the classical visual method was used, as well as a modern method for determining the congestion rate of plantings using the OZR-1mp spore trap.The article presents data on the development and spreading of A. alternata, the number of fungal spores on vegetable crops before and after treatments with the biofungicide. It was found that the use of the biological product reduces the development and spreading of the phytopathogen. Its influence is the most effective on tomato and eggplant crops. Also, in the course of research, the possibility of using a spore trap for monitoring Alternaria on vegetable crops has been shown.
Influence of the variety on the quality of organic black currant juices
Authors: Salina Elena , Levgerova Nadezhda , Knyasev Sergey
Published: September 2021

The results of a comparative study of the quality of blackcurrant juices of five varieties of ARSRIFCB breeding suitable for industrial commercial use are presented: Azhurnaya, Orlovskaya Serenada, Orlovsky Vals, Ocharovanye, Chudnoye Mgnovenye. The sensory profiles of juices and their relation to scoring and varietal characteristics were studied. An analysis of the sensory qualities of mono-varietal blackcurrant juices showed that they largely depend on varietal characteristics, such as transparency and thickness, the sensation of acidity and sweetness, and the softness of the taste (absence of harsh acid in the taste). The indicators of the point analysis confirm the results of the descriptor. Sensory analysis data (point and descriptor) showed that preference is given to products with a ruby-red color, typical for blackcurrant juices, bright, not cloudy. Among the studied varieties, of great interest for juice production are the varieties Ocharovanye and Azhurnaya.
Optimization of biotechnological processes in the production of apple juice
Authors: Droficheva Natalia
Published: September 2021

When obtaining apple juice, the issue of optimizing biotechnological processes is acute. The use of enzyme preparations of different specifics of the action allows you to choose the optimal parameters of the technological process and select the drug taking into account the purpose ofuse. The influence of enzyme preparations: Trinoline 4000, Trinolin DF, Fructocyme P6-L, Lafaze on the yield of juice and biologically active substances in the processing of fruit raw materials was studied. An enzyme preparation that maximizes the yield of apple juice has been isolated. Their effect on the extraction of biologically active substances has been determined.
The effect of dietary fibers on the viscoelastic properties of the gluten-free cookie dough
Authors: Krasina Irina , Kurakina Anna , Viktorova Elena , Strelkova Anastasia
Published: September 2021

The significance of inclusion of associated dietary fibres in various amounts to the formulations of gluten-free rice test mixtures based on rheological profile of hydrated fibrous-flour composite mixtures was investigated. To assess the viscoelasticity of fiber-enriched rice-based test matrices, dual fundamental (dynamic oscillatory and creep recovery tests) and empirical (consistency and viscometric profile) rheological approaches were adopted. The obtained functional variables were analyzed for the dependence on the hydration of the dough and dietary fibres, as well as for the correlations within the parameters of both small and large deformation tests. The aqueous competition of fiber macromolecules, exhibiting different water binding and gelling capacities, led to additive, synergistic and/or antagonistic effects on the basic rheological properties.
Development of technology for powdered soy milk with the addition of coconut powder
Authors: Orlova Anna Yu. , Gribkova Vera A. , Lebedeva Natalia N. , Slavyanskiy Anatoliy A. , Nikolaeva Natalia V.
Published: September 2021

Soy is a cultivated herb that is high in vitamins, minerals, and other elements that provide many health benefits. The main reason why this product is valued is complete proteins, which are almost as nutritious as animal proteins. The problem of this study is that the market for soy products represents a large assortment of products; however, products with no lactose are produced insufficiently and in limited quantities. In connection with the presence of certain problems in this industry, the purpose of the study was the technology of developing dry soy milk with the addition of coconut powder, which makes it possible to expand the range of products that meet the needs of the population. Therefore, a technological line for the production of powdered soy milk with additives is proposed, consisting of the main operations: preparation of raw materials for further processing, drying and peeling of soybeans, grinding, adding components, dosing powders, mixing, filling, and packaging the finished product. The obtained results show that during the storage of dry soy milk with the addition of coconut powder and a food additive, its flowability does not change.
Investigation of the biotechnological properties of Zygosaccharomyces kombuchaensis and Gluconacetobacter xylinus as promising microorganisms for the production of functional drinks
Authors: Babakina Maria , Pershakova Tatyana , Samoylenko Maria
Published: September 2021

The issues of biological conversion of products of processing plant raw materials remain invariably relevant. The development of processing secondary resources allows to increase the efficiency of food production, solving environmental problems and to contribute to ensuring food security. The paper presents data on the results of studies of biotechnological properties of yeast cultures Zygosaccharomyces kombuchaensis sp. and bacteria Gluconoacetobacter xylinus (Brown 1886) Yamada et al 1998, constituting a symbiotic culture called SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacreties and yeasts), adapted and cultivated in the Krasnodar Territory with the aim of their further use for biological conversion of fruit and berry raw materials and secondary raw materials for the production of functional drinks. The optimal values for the cultivation of the studied cultures were established: pH – 6.5, temperature – for Zygosaccharomyces kombuchaensis sp. minimum growth temperature t = +15-20 °С, maximum – t = +45-50 °С, for Gluconoacetobacter xylinus (Brown 1886) Yamada et al 1998 minimum growth temperature t = +10- 25 °С, maximum – t = +45-50 °C; the content of reducing substances is 10-15 %. The data obtained will be used to develop biotechnological processes for the production of functional drinks.
Performance modelling of the Darrieus wind turbine
Authors: Mon Thuzar , Worasinchai Supakit
Published: September 2021

Three-dimensional numerical investigation of the Darrieus wind turbines equipped with different aerofoils is presented in this paper. In the modelling, the computational domain was divided into three different domains and they are blade, rotor, and tunnel domains. A cylindrical domain was created to cover the blade area so that a fine mesh can be applied. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was employed to solve and analyze the flow field around the turbine. The Menter Shear Stress turbulence model was chosen in this investigation. Boundary conditions applied were velocity at the inlet, pressure opening at the outlet, and symmetry on other sides. Comparison of simulation results and experiments showed good agreement. The investigation of the effects of the rotor solidity and the aerofoil shape was performed. The simulation results reveal that the aerofoil shape has a significant impact on the turbine performance. For the rotor solidity of 0.7, the change from the NACA section to the S1046 leads to a reduction of power at low tip speed ratios but the performance improvement is observed when the tip speed ratio is greater than 1.5. With the lower solidity of 0.375, the effects of the aerofoil change is less pronounced at low tip speed ratios. Nevertheless, the maximum power coefficient increases for both cases. Further analysis shows that the S1046 is less sensitive to the wind speed change and is promising in the urban application where the wind speed is relatively low.
Effect of injection timing on particle size distribution of a diesel engine fueled with biodiesel-diesel blends
Authors: Phatai Theeranan , Kumpiranon Raschanon , Ounnarut Kritsana , Pongrasri Nattapol , Meenaroch Pubet , Sriumpunpuk Pomprab
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate injection timing affected particle size distribution of a diesel engine fueled with biodiesel/diesel blends. The biodiesel blending ratios include 7, 10 and 20%vol. The experiments were operated at engine speed 1,500 rpm under 25, 50 and 75% engine loads and two different injection timing (25.5 CAD BTDC and 27.5 CAD BTDC). The effects of biodiesel addition and injection timing on the changes in black smoke and particle size distribution were discussed. Results showed that the standard injection timing for the addition of biodiesel, especially for 20% biodiesel blended with diesel fuel (B20) had a significant effect of increasing particle concentration and thus black smoke emission. The advanced injection timing for B20 could improve combustion efficiency and reduce small particles emission in nucleation-mode (Dp 5 – 50 nm) and particles in accumulation-mode (Dp 50 – 1,000 nm) became the smaller particle size, compared to standard and retarded injection timing. Moreover, the oxygen content in biodiesel could improve combustion efficiency and reduce the emission but it is necessary to modify the engine especially fuel injection timing.
Formation of multiple combustion fronts in an imbert downdraft gasification reactor
Authors: Wasinarom Kittipass , Sungworagarn Sarawut , Sathitruangsak Prasan , Onthong Kasemsil
Published: September 2021

The experimental study of downdraft gasification was performed in this paper. The operation which led to the formation of the second combustion front was pointed out. In this situation, both combustion fronts will lose their intensity and finally be extinguished. The operation was unintentionally stopped. It was revealed that the combustion front propagated upward in the reactor after starting the test. While it was about to reach the air inlet nozzle, the second combustion front was detected by an abrupt temperature rise of the thermocouple above the air supply nozzle. After the formation of the second combustion front, both fronts started to lose their intensity which indicated by the decrease in temperature corresponding with their locations. It was possible that the second combustion front would dilute the oxygen concentration supplied to the first combustion front. The decreasing temperature of the first combustion front reduced the heat transfer rate to the second combustion front. Finally, both combustion fronts were extinguished. The operation was unintentionally stopped.
Performance analysis of two-stage pressure retarded osmosis
Authors: Amornraksa Suksun , Youyen Kanokporn , Simasatitkul Lida
Published: September 2021

The performance of a two-stage pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) for power generation with a total membrane length of 1 meter was investigated and analyzed in this work. Two feed configurations of freshwater and seawater were studied: one with the freshwater entering at the first stage only and the other with freshwater entering at both stages. The effect of membrane length and flow ratio between freshwater and seawater on the PRO performance were also examined. The results revealed that the performances of both feed configurations were quite similar. The membrane with a shorter length offered a higher average power density than that of a longer length. It was also revealed that the flow ratio had a strong influence on the average power density produced. The maximum average power density of 10.15 W/m2 was obtained at the applied hydraulic pressure of 12 bar, the flow ratio of 5, and the membrane length of both stages of 0.5 meter. The best water utilization was achieved at 65%.
Production and Quality Evaluation of Young Thai Jasmine Rice Flake Using Drum Dryer
Authors: Piyarach Kullamethee , Sutham Phumpakdee , Pongsiri Khong-im , Randah Alqurashi , Teerawan Suwan
Published: September 2021

Immature rice grains contain high bioactive compounds. Drying has been used for the food preservation and reduction of agricultural waste. This study aimed to produce the rice flake from young Thai Jasmine rice grain (light green and soft texture) using double drum dryer at 120 °C, drum rotation speed 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 rpm, and the ratios of grain to water of 1:3 1:5 and 1:7w/w. The nutritional properties of rice flake were also investigated. The results showed that increasing rotation speed gives a significant effect on the higher moisture content and water activity. Using lower water ratio with slowing down rotation speed resulted in higher brightness of the flake products including quicker dehydration. The selected optimal condition of preparing rice flake was 1:5 w/w young grain to water at 0.5 rpm drum speed. The flake contains fat, protein, carbohydrate, ash, approximately 0.004%, 6.140%, 88.686% and 0.92%, respectively. Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of rice flake were decreased after drying. Total phenolic content of the flake was 280.931 mg GAE/g and antioxidant activities; DPPH, FRAP and ABTS were 254.158, 123.172 and 372.298 mg TE/g, respectively. Young rice flake remains a great nutritional value which has potential in the food industry.
Preparation and properties of biodegradable cat litter produced from cassava (Manihot esculenta L. Crantz) trunk
Authors: Saikeaw Nistha , Rungsardthong Vilai , Pornwongthong Peerapong , Vatanyoopaisarn Savitri , Thumthanaruk Benjawan , Pattharaprachayakul Napisa , Wongsa Jittimon , Mussatto Solange I. , Uttapap Dudsadee
Published: September 2021

Organic based cat litter becomes more and more popular in many countries including Thailand because of the concern on environmental and health impacts in cats and cat owners. Most of the cat litter sold in Thailand is manufactured and imported from abroad. Cassava trunk pith, the stele of cassava trunk, is the biomass obtained from agricultural waste which presents excellent water absorption. Thus, the purpose of this article was to investigate the preparation of the biodegradable cat litter from cassava trunk pith. The composition of cassava trunk pith was analyzed by standard methods. The preparation of the cat litter was performed by mixing cassava trunk pith with the binder (glycerol, and palm oil) at the ratio 49.7:40.0 by weight. The effects of two clumping agents, guar gum and xanthan gum at 5-15%, on the properties of cat litter were determined. The cassava trunk pith consisted of cellulose (47.12%), lignin (30.18%), hemicellulose (14.07%), extractives (5.69%) and ash (2.94%) by wet weight basic. The litter from all formulations obtained a high rating scale for clump strength with the use of palm oil. The addition of guar gum, and xanthan gum as a clumping agent resulted to the products with desirable physical properties. These results demonstrated that cassava trunk pith has a high potential for product development as biodegradable cat litter.
Upgrade of the MAGNEX spectrometer toward the high-intensity phase of NUMEN
Authors: Cavallaro Manuela , Agodi Clementina , Brischetto Giuseppe A. , Calabrese Salvatore , Calvo Daniela , Capirossi Vittoria , Cappuzzello Francesco , Carbone Diana , Ciraldo Irene , Delaunay Franck , Finocchiaro Paolo , Fisichella Maria , Iazzi Felice , Pinna Federico , Sartirana Diego , Spatafora Alessandro , Sgouros Onoufrios , Soukeras Vasilis , Torresi Domenico , Tudisco Salvatore
Published: September 2021

The NUMEN experimental activity with accelerated beams is performed at INFN–Laboratori Nazionali del Sud (LNS) in Catania using the Superconducting Cyclotron and the MAGNEX magnetic spectrometer. The scientific motivation of NUMEN is to extract experiment-driven information on the nuclear matrix elements entering in the expression of the 0νββ decay half-life. The reaction cross sections involved, especially for the double charge exchange process, are very low, thus limiting the present exploration to a few selected isotopes of interest in the context of typically low-yield experimental runs. In order to make feasible a systematic study of all the candidate nuclei, a major upgrade of the LNS facility is foreseen to increase the experimental yield by more than two orders of magnitude. To this purpose, frontier technologies are being developed for the accelerator and the detection systems. An updated description of the choices derived from the recent R&D activity on the target system and MAGNEX focal plane detector is given.
Newtonian dynamics of imaginary time-dependent mean field theory
Authors: Bonasera Aldo
Published: September 2021

A Time Dependent Hartree-Fock (TDHF) based classical model is applied to sub-barrier fusion reactions using the Feynman Path Integral Method (FPIM). The fusion cross-sections and modified astrophysical S*-factors are calculated for the 12C+12C reactions and compared to direct and indirect experimental results. Different channels cross-sections are estimated from the statistical decay of the compound nucleus. A good agreement with the direct data is found. We suggest a complementary observable given by the (imaginary) action A easily derived from theory and experiments. When properly normalized by the action in the Gamow limit it has an upper value of 1 at zero beam energies. It becomes negative at the Coulomb barrier which is Vcb=5.05±0.05MeV from direct data and Vcb=5.5MeV from model calculations.
Constraints on the speed of sound of dense nuclear matter through the tidal deformability of neutron stars
Authors: Kanakis-Pegios Alkiviadis , Koliogiannis Polychronis , Moustakidis Charalampos
Published: September 2021

One of the greatest interest and open problems in nuclear physics is the upper limit of the speed of sound in dense nuclear matter. Neutron stars, both in isolated and binary system cases, constitute a very promising natural laboratory for studying this kind of problem. This present work is based on one of our recent study, regarding the speed of sound and possible constraints that we can obtain from neutron stars. To be more speciﬁc, in the core of our study lies the examination of the speed of sound through the measured tidal deformability of a binary neutron star system (during the inspiral phase). The relation between the maximum neutron star mass scenario and the possible upper bound on the speed of sound is investigated. The approach that we used follows the contradiction between the recent observations of binary neutron star systems, in which the effective tidal deformability favors softer equations of state, while the high measured masses of isolated neutron stars favor stiffer equations of state. In our approach, we parametrized the stiffness of the equation of state by using the speed of sound. Moreover, we used the two recent observations of binary neutron star mergers from LIGO/VIRGO, so that we can impose robust constraints on the speed of sound. Furthermore, we postulate the kind of future measurements that could be helpful by imposing more stringent constraints on the equation of state.
Microscopic dynamical description of multinucleon transfer in 40Ar induced peripheral collisions at 15 MeV/nucleon
Authors: Palli K. , Souliotis G. A. , Depastas T. , Dimitropoulos I. , Fasoula O. , Koulouris S. , Veselsky M. , Yennello S. J. , Bonasera A.
Published: September 2021

This paper deals with heavy-ion peripheral reactions in the Fermi energy region for the production of neutron-rich isotopes. Experimental data of projectile fragments from the reactions of an 40Ar beam at 15 MeV/nucleon with 64Ni and 58Ni targets, collected with the MARS spectrometer at the Cyclotron Institute of Texas A&M University, are considered. Momentum distributions, which provide valuable information on the reaction mechanisms, are extracted and compared with two types of calculations: These are, the Deep Inelastic Transfer (DIT) model and the microscopic Constrained Molecular Dynamics model (CoMD). For the latter, the parameters of the original code were systematically varied in order to achieve an overall satisfactory description of the experimental data. Our results will be discussed.
Pointing error compensation of electro-optical detection systems using Gaussian process regression
Authors: Tang Qijian , Yang Qingping , Wang Xiangjun , Forbes Alistair B.
Published: September 2021

Pointing accuracy is an important indicator for electro-optical detection systems, as it significantly affects the system performance. However, as a result of misalignment, nonperpendicularity in the manufacturing and assembly processes, as well as the sensor errors such as camera distortion and angular sensor error, the pointing accuracy is significantly affected. These errors should be compensated before using the system. Parametric models are firstly proposed to compensate for the errors, whilst the semi-parametric models with the nonlinearity added are also put forward. Both methods should analyse the parametric part first, which is a complicated and inaccurate process. This paper presents a nonparametric model, without any prior information about mechanical dimensions, etc. It depends only on the test data. Gaussian Process regression is used to represent the relationship between data and predict the compensated output. The test results have shown that the regression variances have decreased by more than an order of magnitude, and the means have also been significantly reduced, with the pointing error well improved. The nonparametric model based on Gaussian Process is thus demonstrated to be an effective and powerful tool for the pointing error compensation.
Prozedurenspezifische Schmerztherapie – der PROSPECT-Ansatz
Authors: Pogatzki-Zahn Esther M. , Freys Stephan M.
Published: September 2021

Akutschmerztherapie nach operativen oder interventionellen Eingriffen ist ein Pflichtbestandteil im modernen perioperativen Management. Ihr strukturierter Einsatz führt unmittelbar zu einer Verbesserung der Lebensqualität behandelter Patienten, mittelfristig zu einer objektivierbaren Reduktion der Morbidität, langfristig zu einer Verhinderung einer Schmerzchronifizierung und parallel stets auch zu einer darstellbaren ökonomischen Effizienz durch beschleunigte Mobilisation, Verkürzung der Krankenhausverweildauer und Vermeidung komplikationsimmanenter Folgekosten.
Schmerzmanagement im Krankenhaus – aktuelle Praxis, Qualität und Organisation in der nichtoperativen Medizin
Authors: Erlenwein Joachim , Petzke Frank
Published: September 2021

Ziel dieses Beitrags ist es, eine Übersicht zur Versorgungssituation und zu den organisatorischen Anforderungen im Rahmen der allgemeinen und spezialisierten innerklinischen schmerzmedizinischen Versorgung nichtoperativer Patienten zu geben.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with liver cirrhosis—the experience of a tertiary center in Germany
Authors: Höner zu Siederdissen Christoph , Schultalbers Marie , Wübbolding Maximilian , Lechte Greta Sophie , Laser Hans , Cornberg Markus , Wedemeyer Heiner , Maasoumy Benjamin
Published: September 2021

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant impact on the medical care of many diseases and has led to reduced presentations to the emergency department. Reduced presentations may be due to overwhelmed capacities of hospitals or collateral damage from fear of infection, lockdown regulations, or other reasons. The effect on patients with liver cirrhosis is not established.

Objective We aim to assess the impact on the care of patients with liver cirrhosis in a tertiary center in Northern Germany.

Methods All patients presenting to the emergency department with a diagnosis of cirrhosis between March 1 and May 31 from 2015–2020 were included. Reasons for presentation, duration of symptoms, the severity of liver disease, and 30-day mortality were assessed and compared between patients presenting during the COVID-19 pandemic and pre-COVID-19.

Results Overall, 235 patients were included. Despite an overall decline in presentations to the emergency department by 11.7%, the frequency of patients presenting with liver cirrhosis has remained stable (non-significant increase by 19.5%). No significant difference could be detected for the MELD score, the CLIF-organ failure subscores, and the 30-day mortality before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Up to 75% of patients with liver cirrhosis had symptoms >24 h before presenting to the emergency department.

Conclusion Despite the overall trend of reduced emergency presentations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of presentations of patients with liver cirrhosis did not decline. Morbidity and mortality were not affected in a setting of disposable healthcare resources. The late presentation to the emergency department in many cirrhotic patients may open opportunities for interventions (i.e., with early telemedicine intervention).
Auswirkungen der COVID-19-Pandemie auf die logopädische Therapie von Kindern mit einer Sprachentwicklungsstörung
Authors: Hackenberg Berit , Büttner Matthias , Große Lisa , Martin Evgenia , Cordier Dahlia , Matthias Christoph , Läßig Anne Katrin
Published: September 2021

Hintergrund Im Dezember 2019 begann sich die COVID-19-Pandemie weltweit auszubreiten und sorgte für massive Einschränkungen im täglichen Leben. Viele Bildungseinrichtungen und logopädische Praxen wurden vorübergehend geschlossen (sog. Lockdown). Kinder mit einer Sprachentwicklungsstörung waren gezwungen, ihre Therapie zu pausieren. Ziel dieser Studie war es zu beschreiben, ob und wie die logopädische Therapie während des Lockdowns durchgeführt wurde und welche psychische Belastung für die betroffenen Eltern damit verbunden war.

Material und Methoden Eltern von Kindern mit einer Sprachentwicklungsstörung wurden über die Therapie ihres Kindes während des Lockdowns und über ihre damit verbundenen Ängste und Sorgen befragt.

Ergebnisse Bei 17 Patienten wurde die Sprachtherapie während des Lockdowns pausiert, während 20 Patienten ihre Therapie fortsetzen konnten. Kinder, die eine andere Sprache als Deutsch sprachen, hatten ein höheres Risiko, dass ihre Therapie pausiert wurde (Odds Ratio (OR) 5,11; 95 %-Konfidenzintervall (KI) 1,09–32,54). Eltern, deren Kinder während des Lockdowns keine Sprachtherapie erhielten, machten sich mehr Sorgen um die Entwicklung ihres Kindes.

Schlussfolgerungen Es gibt kein generelles Konzept, wie Logopädie während eines Lockdowns sicher durchgeführt werden kann. Mögliche Barrieren für die Gesundheitsversorgung könnten während der Pandemie stärker ausgeprägt sein. Die betroffenen Eltern erleben eine höhere psychosoziale Belastung.
Prognostic Factors for Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Solid Tumours on Systemic Therapy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Lee Sandra , Shenoy Anika , Shi Daniel , Husien Mootaz , Serrano Pablo E. , Parpia Sameer
Published: September 2021

Background Patients undergoing systemic cancer therapy are susceptible to developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). The most pertinent prognostic factors for VTE remain unclear. This systematic review aims to summarize prognostic factors associated with VTE in this population.

Methods MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched for observational or randomized studies that used multivariable analysis adjusted for tumor type and/or metastatic disease to model the risk of VTE. Adjusted effect estimates for each prognostic factor were collected for all of the included studies. Risk of bias was assessed using the Quality in Prognostic Factor Studies (QUIPS) tool.

Results From 5,988 search results, 15 eligible studies and 42 prognostic factors were identified. A total of 8,554 patients of whom 456 (5.33%) developed VTE were included. Fourteen studies had a high risk of bias and one study had a moderate risk. The most commonly reported prognostic factors include age, gender, tumor site, metastasis, performance status, and systemic therapy type. Poor performance status and the use of platinum-based chemotherapy compounds were associated with an increased risk of VTE across the majority of studies. The evidence to suggest that the other prognostic factors identified were associated with VTE development was inconclusive. Several individual studies identified novel biomarkers for VTE. Heterogeneity in statistical methods and prognostic factor definitions across studies precluded meta-analysis.

Conclusion Overall, many prognostic factors were identified; however, the evidence for association with development of VTE for most of the factors is inconclusive. Findings were limited by high heterogeneity and risk of bias in the included studies.
Radiation-Induced Tissue Damage: Clinical Consequences and Current Treatment Options
Authors: Nepon Hillary , Safran Tyler , Reece Edward M. , Murphy Amanda M. , Vorstenbosch Joshua , Davison Peter G.
Published: September 2021

Radiation therapy is a valuable tool in the treatment of numerous malignancies but, in certain cases, can also causes significant acute and chronic damage to noncancerous neighboring tissues. This review focuses on the pathophysiology of radiation-induced damage and the clinical implications it has for plastic surgeons across breast reconstruction, osteoradionecrosis, radiation-induced skin cancers, and wound healing. The current understanding of treatment modalities presented here include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, autologous fat grafting and stem cells, and pharmaceutical agents.
Comparison of Outcomes following Primary and Repeat Resection of Craniopharyngioma
Authors: Aabedi Alexander A. , Young Jacob S. , Phelps Ryan R. L. , Winkler Ethan A. , McDermott Michael W. , Theodosopoulos Philip V.
Published: September 2021

Introduction The management of recurrent craniopharyngioma is complex with limited data to guide decision-making. Some reports suggest reoperation should be avoided due to an increased complication profile, while others have demonstrated that safe reoperation can be performed. For other types of skull base lesions, maximal safe resection followed by adjuvant therapy has replaced radical gross total resection due to the favorable morbidity profiles.

Methods Seventy-one patients underwent resection over a 9-year period for craniopharyngioma and were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were separated into primary resection and reoperation cohorts and stratified by surgical approach (endonasal vs. cranial) and survival analyses were performed based on cohort and surgical approach.

Results Fifty patients underwent primary resection, while 21 underwent reoperation for recurrence. Fifty endonasal transsphenoidal surgeries and 21 craniotomies were performed. Surgical approaches were similarly distributed across cohorts. Subtotal resection was achieved in 83% of all cases. There were no differences in extent of resection, visual outcomes, subsequent neuroendocrine function, and complications across cohorts and surgical approaches. The median time to recurrence was 87 months overall, and there were no differences by cohort and approach. The 5-year survival rate was 81.1% after reoperation versus 93.2% after primary resection.

Conclusion Compared with primary resection, reoperation for craniopharyngioma recurrence is associated with similar functional and survival outcomes in light of individualized surgical approaches. Maximal safe resection followed by adjuvant radiotherapy for residual tumor likely preserves vision and endocrine function without sacrificing overall patient survival.