bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Olfactory Cleft Inflammation is Present in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and is Reduced with Intranasal Steroids
Authors: Sivam Anita , Jeswani Seema , Reder Lindsay , Wang Jianghong , DeTineo Marcella , Taxy Jerome , Baroody Fuad M. , Naclerio Robert M. , Pinto Jayant M.
Published: August 2010

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is commonly associated with olfactory loss, although the mechanism is not well studied. This study was designed to determine the effect of mometasone furoate (MF) on olfactory loss in seasonal AR (SAR) and study its effect on inflammation in the olfactory region.

Methods

We performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel clinical trial in 17 patients with SAR who had symptoms of impaired olfaction. Subjects received MF or placebo for 2 weeks during their allergy season. Before and after treatment, we measured nasal peak inspiratory flow (NPIF), chemosensory quality of life, and objective olfactory function (the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test). Additionally, nasal cytology samples were obtained from each visit, and a unilateral endoscopic biopsy specimen of the olfactory epithelium was obtained at the end of the study and scored for inflammation.

Results

Treatment with MF was associated with improved nasal symptoms (p < 0.015), NPIF (p < 0.04), reduced nasal inflammation (p < 0.05), and chemosensory-specific quality of life (p < 0.03). Histological analysis of the olfactory region reveals fewer eosinophils in the MF group when compared with placebo (p < 0.012). We found no improvement in objective olfactory function (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

The use of MF in SAR is associated with reduced eosinophilic inflammation in the olfactory region and improved symptoms of AR. The presence of eosinophils in the olfactory area in SAR may indicate a direct, deleterious effect of inflammation on olfactory epithelium in this disease. In this study we show that inflammation in SAR can affect the olfactory cleft, implicating a direct role for allergic inflammation in smell loss. Treatment with intranasal steroids is associated with decreased inflammation in the olfactory region in humans. This treatment is also associated with improved olfactory quality of life.
Use of Cold Dry Air Provocation with Acoustic Rhinometry in Detecting Nonspecific Nasal Hyperreactivity
Authors: Kim Young Hyo , Oh Yoon Suk , Kim Kyu Jin , Jang Tae Young
Published: August 2010

Background

Cold dry air provocation is useful for evaluating nonspecific nasal hyperreactivity. However, there is no research on nasal volume and dimensions after cold dry air provocation. In this respect, acoustic rhinometry is a useful tool in objectively assessing nasal cavity volume and dimension. The goal of this study was to evaluate nonspecific hyperreactivity using cold dry air provocation with acoustic rhinometry.

Methods

Cold dry air provocation with acoustic rhinometry was performed on 21 healthy volunteers (group A), 24 patients with allergic rhinitis (group B), and 32 patients with nonallergic rhinitis (group C). The change in symptoms using a visual analog scale (VAS), amount of rhinorrhea, and change of total nasal volume (TNV) and minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) were measured in all three groups.

Results

The two patient groups showed greater change in nasal symptoms (VAS, 2.0 ± 2.3 in group C versus 0.9 ± 1.8 in group A), more rhinorrhea (0.4 ± 0.7 g in group B and 0.3 ± 0.3 g in group C versus 0.1 ± 0.1 g in group A), and greater change in total nasal volume (TNV) and MCA. The patient group with history of nonspecific hyperreactivity showed more rhinorrhea (0.5 ± 0.7 g versus 0.1 ± 0.2 g) and greater change in TNV and MCA (TNV, 56.8 ± 39.5% versus 18.0 ± 17.0%; MCA, 86.6 ± 81.0% versus 11.5 ± 9.7%).

Conclusion

Cold dry air provocation with acoustic rhinometry could be a useful adjunct tool for detecting nonspecific hyperreactivity.
Clinical Characteristics and Therapeutic Outcomes of Patients with Localized Mucosal Allergy
Authors: Kim Young Hyo , Jang Tae Young
Published: August 2010

Background

Many researchers have focused on the definition and pathophysiology of localized mucosal allergy. However, there are few studies on its clinical characteristics and therapeutic outcomes. The goal of this study was to analyze the prevalence, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and response to antiallergic medication of localized mucosal allergy patients compared with those in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Methods

Among 836 patients suspected to have rhinitis, 29 patients with localized mucosal allergy (group A) and 29 patients with allergic rhinitis (group B) were selected. Medical history, family history, symptoms, and their severity were obtained using a questionnaire. The change in minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) after provocation was measured by acoustic rhinometry. After 2 weeks of antihistamine medication, the changes in symptoms were compared between groups.

Results

The prevalence of localized mucosal allergy was ∼3.5%. There were no differences in patient history, symptoms, or symptom severity. The decrease in MCA after provocation was not significantly different. After two weeks of oral antihistamine (ebastine 10 mg once daily), group A reported significantly less symptom improvement than group B.

Conclusion

Because patient or family history and clinical picture are very similar in localized mucosal allergy and allergic rhinitis, clinicians should take more care in differentiating them. Based on the reduced effectiveness of an oral antihistamine alone, a combined regimen of oral and topical antihistamine or anti-inflammatory medication is recommended for patients with localized mucosal allergy.
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Trace Elements on the Growth Performance and Their Distribution in the Breast and Thigh Muscles Depending on the Age of Broiler Chickens
Authors: Petrovič Vladimír , Nollet Lode , Kováč Gabriel
Published: August 2010

This study was designed to determine the effects of dietary supplementation of different doses and forms of Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn and Se on the growth performance and concentration of these elements in the breast and thigh muscle of Ross 308 broiler chickens at the age of 21, 35 and 42 days. The diets for groups 1 and 2 of birds were supplemented with equivalent amounts of trace elements in an inorganic form (Cu sulphate 5 mg kg-1, Fe sulphate, Zn oxide, Mn oxide 50 mg kg-1), but sodium selenite or selenized yeast (Sel-Plex) were given at the dose of Se 0.3 mg kg-1, respectively. Groups 3 and 4 received the same feed as chickens in groups 1 and 2 but with a highly reduced amount of supplemented nutrients in the organic "proteinated" form (Bioplex Cu 2.5 mg kg-1, Bioplex Fe, Bioplex Zn, Bioplex Mn 10 mg kg-1), except for selenium which was given at the dose of Se 0.3 mg kg-1 as sodium selenite or selenized yeast (Sel-Plex), respectively. The diet supplemented with the restricted doses of trace elements in proteinated forms (50% Cu, 20% Fe, Zn, Mn and a regular level of Se) had the same effect on the indexes of growth performance (such as the body weight on days 1, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 and 42 of life, total feed intake, feed conversion ratio, carcass yield and abdominal fat of chickens) as well as on the concentration of Cu, Fe, Zn and Mn (except for Se) in the breast and thigh muscle of broilers at the age of 21, 35 and 42 days as did the diet with the recommended doses of minerals in the form of inorganic salts. Unlike sodium selenite, the proteinated form of Se (selenized yeast) is able to build a significant deposit of this element in the muscle of broilers at the age of 21, 35 and 42 days.
Surgical Technique of Small Bowel Transplantation in a Large Animal Model
Authors: Oliverius Martin , Král Dušan , Honsová Eva , Lodererová Alena , Kudla Michal , Baláž Petr , Valsamis Alexandros , Čáp Jiří
Published: August 2010

An experiment was carried out on pigs during preparation of a clinical project of intestinal transplantation. The objective of this study was to find the best surgical technique of vascular and intestinal anastomosis in different experimental settings (animals with and without immunosuppression) which could have a major impact on everyday veterinary practice. Transplantation was performed in 43 pigs. In the surgical part of the experiment we examined the most suitable surgical technique of vascular anastomosis. A running continuous single-layer seromuscular suture was used for all types of intestinal anastomoses. With regard to vascular anastomosis, the animals were divided into two groups. In group 1 (n = 18) one animal was both donor and recipient of the intestinal graft. Anastomoses were constructed to the mesenteric vessel bed. In group 2 (n = 25), one animal was the graft donor and another was the graft recipient, with revascularization to the central vessel bed. In the second part of the study, we examined the impact of immunosuppressive drug administration on acute cellular rejection and animal survival. Animals that died due to technical failure and reasons unrelated to transplantation were excluded from the evaluation (19 pigs). A total of 24 pigs were included in the second part of the study. The animals were divided into four experimental groups. Group A - autotransplantation (n = 3), group B - allotransplantation on tacrolimus monotherapy (n = 7), group C on combined immunosuppression with tacrolimus and sirolimus (n = 8), and control group D - without immunosuppression (n = 6). Results: A high rate of vascular complications occurred in the first group; 67% (12 out of 18). In the second group, the rate of complications was reduced to 12% (3 out of 25). In the second part of the study the shortest survival was found in group D and the longest in group A. In neither of the immunosuppressed groups (B + C) did we find any significant difference in survival. No complication with the healing of intestinal anastomosis was found in any group. In conclusion we can state the single-layer continuous running suture was safe for all kinds of intestinal anastomoses. Vascular reconstruction to the central vessels was safer for graft survival.
Muscle Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substance of the Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus) in Marinades Collected in the Market Network
Authors: Halamíčková Alena , Malota Ladislav
Published: August 2010

Fish fat belongs to highly specific nutritious elements especially due to its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The aim of the present study was to determine the content of 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances in over-the-counter cold and warm marinades in which the base fish material consists of the Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus). Fifty six marinated fish products stored at refrigeration temperatures were analyzed before their expiration date. Their fat content was determined by means of the Soxhlet method and the TBARS validated fluorimetric micromethod. Lowest TBARS values were characteristic of warm baked marinades (1.17 ± 0.40 mg MDA/ kg muscle) and in case of cold marinades for the rolled herring fillets with pepper (5.03 ± 0.54 mg MDA/kg muscle) whereas the highest TBARS values were observed in warm cooked marinades (16.48 ± 4.22 mg MDA/kg muscle) and in roll mops sold over the counter (7.61 ± 3.87 mg MDA/kg muscle). The results showed that fat content is not always critical for herring TBARS determination in marinades. For the consumer safety it is essential to pay attention to cold marinades in brine sold over the counter and baked marinades in aspic before their expiration date.
Whole-body MRI with assessment of hepatic and extraabdominal enhancement after administration of gadoxetic acid for staging of rectal carcinoma
Authors: Huppertz Alexander , Franiel Tobias , Wagner Moritz , Püttcher Olaf , Wagner Joachim , Rief Matthias , Schwenke Carsten , Hamm Bernd , Strassburg Joachim
Published: August 2010

Background: In TNM staging of rectal cancer by MRI, unspecific extracellular contrast agent Gd-DTPA is established for extrahepatic and vascular enhancement whereas liver-specific gadoxetic acid has proven high accurate detection of liver metastasis.

Purpose: To compare intraindividually the qualification and quantification of enhancement in liver parenchyma, abdominal, pulmonary, and pelvic vessels between gadoxetic acid and Gd-DTPA.

Material and Methods: Sixteen patients with histologically proven rectal carcinoma (mean age 62.9 years) were imaged twice by MRI. For pretherapeutic staging 10 mL gadoxetic acid (mean dose 0.032 mmol Gd/kg body weight) and for restaging after neoadjuvant therapy Gd-DTPA (0.1 mmol Gd/kg body weight) were administered. The liver was acquired in arterial-dominant and portal venous phases, the thorax and pelvis were depicted in venous phases using three-dimensional T1-weighted sequences. Contrast enhancement was rated by two independent readers and compared by means of multinomial regression analysis using generalized estimating equations. Signal-to-noise ratios were compared by two-sided paired t-tests.

Results: Overall contrast enhancement was rated sufficient for diagnosis in all examinations and both contrast agents. Vascular enhancement was rated comparable with exception of the aorta, the peripheral intrahepatic veins, and the central lung vessels (p = 0.0182, p = 0.0053, p = 0.0083, in favor of Gd-DTPA). Quantitative evaluation revealed no statistically significant differences in parenchymal and vascular signal-to-noise ratios with exception of the aorta, and the central pulmonary artery (67.4 vs. 89.3; p = 0.0421, 44.5 vs. 59.5; p = 0.0446 respectively, in favor of Gd-DTPA).

Conclusion: The contrast enhancement after gadoxetic acid is comparable to Gd-DTPA and appears suitable for comprehensive TNM-staging by combining high accurate liver-specific phases with efficacious vascular enhancement in the different anatomic regions.
Studies on pathogenicity in Plasmopara halstedii (sunflower downy mildew)
Authors: Sakr Nachaat
Published: August 2010

Studies on morphological and genetic variabilities as well as alterations in pathogenicity were carried out in Plasmopara halstedii (sunflower downy mildew) isolates of several races. Aggressiveness was analyzed in one sunflower inbred line showing a high level of quantitative resistance. Viability analyses were performed on oval and spheric zoosporangia. Genetic relationships were detected between the pathogen isolates using 12 EST-derived markers. There were significant differences between pathogen isolates for aggressiveness criteria. Based on virulence and aggressiveness reaction for P. halstedii to D3 line of sunflower, there were two groups as more aggressive and less virulent isolates of 100 and 3xx races, and less aggressive and more virulent isolates of 7xx races. The oval zoosporangia for more aggressive isolates of races 100 and 3xx produced more zoospores than the oval ones for less aggressive isolates of races 7xx. The isolates of races 714, 704 and 314 had an intermediary genetic position between the two isolates of races 100 and 710. It is concluded that the relationship between aggressiveness and oval zoosporangia viability may be established in P. halstedii. No correlation was detected between pathogenicity traits and EST genotypes.Key words: aggressiveness; D3 line of sunflower; EST-derived markers; oval zoosporangia; spheric zoosporangia; virulenceDOI: 10.3126/ijls.v4i0.3481International Journal of Life Sciences Vol.4 2010 pp.48-59
Anaesthetic Management of Liver Resection Surgery in Birendra Army Hospital
Authors: KC Nagendra Bahadur , Rai Sashi , Panta Sunita
Published: August 2010

This is a case report of a 65 yrs old male patient who underwent resection of left lateral segment (segment 2-3) of Liver for advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma. The case was performed under general anesthesiacombined with epidural analgesia for post op pain management. During resection, Hypotension ismaintained to reduce bleeding.Key words: Blood and CVP pressure; Epidural analgesia; General Anesthesia; Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC); left lateral segmentectomyDOI:  10.3126/mjsbh.v9i1.3487Medical Journal of Shree Birendra Hospital Vol.9(1) 2010 24-27
Broncho-Hepatic-Fistula: A Complication of Rupture Liver Abscess
Authors: Rajbhandary Gambhir Lal
Published: August 2010

DOI:  10.3126/mjsbh.v9i1.3489Medical Journal of Shree Birendra Hospital Vol.9(1) 2010 32-35
Phenanthridine or Isoquinoline are Good Reagents for the Synthesis of Enamino Esters
Authors: Nassiri Mahmoud , Heydari Reza , Hazeri Nourollah , Habibi-Khorassani Sayyed Mostafa , Maghsoodlou Malek Taher , Milani Forough Jalili
Published: August 2010

A new class of enamino esters has been isolated in excellent yields from the 1:1:1 addition reaction between phenanthridine or isoquinoline and activated acetylenic esters in the presence of heterocyclic NH compounds (succinimide, 5-nitroindazole, benzoxazolinone, 6-chlorobenzoxazolinone, carbazole and 3,6-dibromocabazole) or 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds such as 1,3-dimethylbarbituric acid and 1,3-diethyl-2-thiobar- bituric acid.
Synthesis of Quinolino[2′,3′:7,6]Cyclohept[b]Indoles and their Antimicrobial Activities
Authors: Yamuna Ezhumalai , Prasad Karnam Jayarampillai Rajendra
Published: August 2010

Practicable and concise syntheses of 6-chloro-7,8,9,14-tetrahydroquinolino[2′,3′:7,6]cyclohept[b]indoles by two routes are described. Both commenced with 1-oxo-2,3,4,5,10-hexahydrocyclohept[b]indoles and utilised either the acid-catalysed condensation with 2-aminobenzonitrile, followed by treatment with POCl3 or, better, direct condensation of the ketone with anthranilic acid in POCl3.
Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of New Derivatives of 3-Phenyl-1,5-Dimethyl-1H-[1,2,4]Triazolo[4′,3′:1,2]Pyrimido[4,5-e][1,3,4]Oxadiazine
Authors: Bakavoli Mehdi , Rahimizadeh Mohammad , Shiri Ali , Akbarzadeh Marzieh , Mousavi Seyed-Hadi , Atapour-Mashhad Hoda , Tayarani-Najaran Zahra
Published: August 2010

The synthesis of new derivatives of 3-phenyl-1,5-dimethyl-1H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4′,3′:1,2]pyrimido[4,5-e][1,3,4]oxadiazines 5a–e and 7a–e is described through heterocyclisation of hydrazino derivative (3) with aromatic aldehydes or carbon disulfide and alkyl halides. [(1,5-Dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4′,3′:1,2]pyrimido[4,5-e][1,3,4]oxadiazin-7-yl) sulfanyl]methyl cyanide was singled out to be tested on different cancer cell lines including HeLa, MCF-7, and HepG2. Malignant cells were cultured in DMEM medium and incubated with different concentrations of the titled compounds. Cell viability was quantified by MTT assay.
Registration of Arkot 9811 and Arkot 9815 Germplasm Lines of Cotton
Authors: Bourland Fred M. , Jones Don C.
Published: August 2010

Arkot 9811 (Reg. No. GP‐919, PI 658215 and Arkot 9815 (Reg. No. GP‐920, PI 658216) are noncommercial breeding lines of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) that were released by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station in October 2009. Arkot 9811 was derived from a 1998 cross of ‘FiberMax 989’ and Arkot 9108. Arkot 9815 was derived from a 1998 cross of ‘GC‐251’ and Ark 8717–17–13, an advanced breeding line that was derived from crossing two F1 populations, one derived from crossing ‘DES 119’ and Miscot 7803–52 and the other one derived from crossing Miscot T8–27 and Miscot 8006. Lint yields of Arkot 9811 and Arkot 9815 were equal to two check cultivars in 15 Arkansas tests. Among the 32 entries evaluated in all 10 locations of a regional test in 2007, Arkot 9811 and Arkot 9815 produced the second and third highest lint yields, respectively. Basic yield and related yield components (number of seed per area, lint index, seed index, and fibers per seed) of Arkot 9811 were equal to those of ‘DP 393’. Arkot 9815 produced fewer seed per area, higher lint percentage, and fewer fibers per seed than DP 393. Height and maturity of both lines were similar to those of DP 393. Fiber properties of Arkot 9811 and Arkot 9815 were inferior to those of DP 393, producing higher micronaire and shorter length. Both lines produced moderate leaf pubescence ratings but were less glabrous than DP 393; however, the bract trichome density of both lines was less dense than that of DP 393. Both lines expressed resistance to bacterial blight. Arkot 9811 expressed resistance to tarnished plant bug equal to that of ‘SG 105’, while Arkot 9815 expressed higher resistance than either check cultivar. The relative yield, maturity, and line‐specific host‐plant resistance traits make these lines valuable to cotton breeding programs.
Registration of Four Exotic Germplasm Lines Derived from an Introgressed Population of Cotton
Authors: Zeng L. , Meredith W. R. , Campbell B. T.
Published: August 2010

John Cotton (JC) cotton germplasm was developed from multiple crosses between Gossypium hirsutum L. and G. barbadense L. JC14 (Reg. No. GP‐921, PI 658308), JC32 (Reg. No. GP‐922, PI 658309), JC60 (Reg. No. GP‐923, PI 658310), and JC65 (Reg. No. GP‐924, PI 658311) were released by the USDA‐ARS in 2009 for their exceptional fiber quality or desirable combinations of lint yield and fiber properties. These lines were tested for agronomic performance and fiber quality in 2006, 2007, and 2008 at three locations. JC14 and JC60 averaged 277 and 281 kN m kg−1, respectively, for bundle strength over 3 yr compared with 258 kN m kg−1 for the high quality check ‘Phytogen 72’ (PHY72). The properties of 50% span length, short fiber content, and fineness in these two lines were also superior to those of PHY72. Lint yield of JC65 averaged 1190 kg ha−1, compared with 1565 and 1090 kg ha−1 for ‘Deltapine 555BG/RR’ and PHY72, respectively. Elongation (8.06%), short fiber content (3.46%), and fineness (174 mg km−1) in JC65 were all superior to those of PHY72. Lint yield of JC32 averaged 1161 kg ha−1 with 8.21% elongation, 3.52% short fiber content, and 174 mg km−1 fineness. The superior traits in these lines can be incorporated into Upland cotton cultivars for genetic improvement of both lint yield and fiber quality.
Registration of ‘L 01–283’ Sugarcane
Authors: Gravois K. A. , Bischoff K. P. , LaBorde C. M. , Hoy J. W. , Reagan T. E. , Pontif M. J. , Kimbeng C. A. , Hawkins G. L. , Sexton D. R. , Fontenot D. P.
Published: August 2010

‘L 01–283’ (Reg. No. CV‐140, PI 658001) sugarcane (a complex hybrid of Saccharum officinarum L., S. barberi Jeswiet, S. spontaneum L., and S. sinense Roxb. amend. Jeswiet) was released on 6 May 2008 by the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in cooperation with the USDA‐ARS and the American Sugarcane League, Inc. L 01–283 was released because of its high sugar and cane yields, early maturity, and excellent ratooning ability. Cumulative data indicated that L 01–283 produced 10% higher sugar yield, 5% higher cane yield and 4% higher sucrose content than ‘HoCP 96–540’ when averaged across all crops. The new cultivar is moderately resistant to common brown rust disease (caused by Puccinia melanocephala Syd. & P. Syd.), resistant to smut disease (caused by Ustilago scitaminea Syd. & P. Syd.), resistant to leaf scald [caused by Xanthomonas albilineans (Ashby) Dowson], resistant to mosaic strains, and moderately resistant to the sugarcane borer (Diatraea saccharalis F.). The cross for L 01–283 (XL96–402) was made on 22 October 1996. Early stage clonal selection was done as single stools in 1998 followed by the first clonal line trial selection in 1999 and the second clonal line trial selection in 2000. Testing in replicated yield trials was conducted throughout the sugarcane growing area in south Louisiana from 2002 to 2008.
Registration of ‘Georgia‐09B’ Peanut
Authors: Branch W. D.
Published: August 2010

‘Georgia‐09B’ (Reg. No. CV‐110, PI 658595) is a new high‐yielding, high‐oleic, Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV)‐resistant, medium‐seeded, runner‐type peanut (Arachis hypogaea L. subsp. hypogaea var. hypogaea) cultivar that was released by the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations in 2009. It was developed at the University of Georgia, Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, GA. Georgia‐09B originated from the first backcross (BC1) made between ‘Georgia Green’ and F2:3 (Georgia Green × GA 942004). Pedigree selection was practiced within the early segregating generations. Performance testing began in the BC1F4:6 generation with the advanced pure‐line selection, GA 032902, the experimental designation of Georgia‐09B. During three years (2006–2008) averaged over 27 multiple location tests in Georgia, Georgia‐09B had significantly less TSWV disease incidence, higher yield and percent total sound mature kernels (TSMK) grade, larger seed size, and greater dollar value return per hectare compared to the check cultivar, Georgia Green. Georgia‐09B has also showed significantly higher TSMK percentage and dollar value than ‘York’, ‘AT‐3085RO’, and ‘McCloud’ and was found to have a medium runner seed size as compared to the larger high‐oleic, runner‐type check cultivars, ‘Florida‐07’, AT‐3085RO, and McCloud. Georgia‐09B combines the excellent roasted flavor of Georgia Green with the high‐oleic trait for longer shelf life and improved oil quality of peanut and peanut products.
Registration of CRB 252, an Upland Cotton Germplasm Line with Improved Fiber Quality Traits
Authors: Percy R. G. , Campbell B. T. , Chee P. W. , Jones D. C. , Lubbers E. L. , Myers G. O. , Ulloa M.
Published: August 2010

The upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) germplasm line CRB 252 (Reg. No GP‐925, PI 658596) was developed, evaluated, and jointly released in 2009 by the USDA‐ARS, the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station, and Cotton Incorporated. The purpose of the release was to provide a broadly adapted, high fiber‐quality resource for facilitating fiber improvement efforts across the U.S. Cotton Belt. CRB 252 originated from the cross ‘Suregrow 248’/‘Phytogen 72’//‘Stoneville 474’/‘Acala Maxxa’, followed by individual plant selection in the F2 and F3 generations at the low‐desert location of Maricopa, AZ and F3.5 progeny selection at five locations distributed across the Cotton Belt. Evaluation of CRB 252 occurred in 13 location‐year environments at Florence, SC; Blackville, SC; Tifton, GA; Plains, GA; Alexandria, LA; Maricopa, AZ; and Shafter, CA in 2007 and 2008. CRB 252 displayed fiber length and micronaire values superior to those of the high fiber‐quality check cultivars Phytogen 72 and FM 958. The fiber strength and short‐fiber content of CRB 252 was superior to those of FM 958. Lint yield of CRB 252 was superior to that of Phytogen 72 and did not differ from FM 958. CRB 252 is an excellent source of quality fiber, with acceptable yield potential that appears to be stable across production environments.
Study of heritability, genetic advance and variability for yield contributing characters in rice
Authors: Bisne Rita , Sarawgi AK , Verulkar SB
Published: August 2010

The knowledge of genetic variability in a given crop species for characters under improvement is important in any plant breeding programme. Heritability with genetic advance are more helpful in predicting the gain under effective selection. Genetic parameters for yield and its correspondent characters in rice were estimated from a trial with four CMS lines, eight testers and thirty-two hybrids evaluated for thirteen characters related to yield. Low, moderate, and high genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variations were observed. High genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variations were expressed by harvest index, total number of filled spikelets per panicle, 100-grain weight and spikelet fertility percentage. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was exhibited by harvest index, total number of chaffy spikelets per panicle, grain yield per plant, total number of filled spikelets per panicle and spikelet fertility percentage and selection may be effective for these characters.Key Words: Heritability; variability; genetic advance in rice.DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5788Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(2) : 175-179, June 2009
Effects of shade and nitrogen levels on quality Bangladhonia production
Authors: Moniruzzaman M , Islam MS , Hossain MM , Hossain T , Miah MG
Published: August 2010

A field experiment was conducted to determine the optimum shade level and nitrogen fertilizer for quality Bangladhonia (Eryngium foetidum L.) production at the Bangahandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) Research Farm during December 2002 to May 2003. The treatments consisted of four shade levels (0, 25, 50, and 75% shades) and five nitrogen rates (0, 115, 138, 161, and 184 kg N/ha). Shades were artificially created by using nylon nets of different mesh sizes and colours. Fifty percent shade and application of 161 kg N/ha independently as well as in combination gave the maximum fresh yield of Bangladhonia. β-carotene and vitamin C contents in Bangladhonia leaves were maximum in full sun light (0% shade) followed by 25 and 50% shade. Application of 161 kg N/ha produced the highest amount of β-carotene and vitamin C followed by 184 kg N/ha. The lowest amount of leaf fibre (1.30%) was recorded from 75% shade closely followed by 50% shade (1.76%), whereas the maximum amount of leaf protein was found at 50% shade. Application of 184 kg N/ha gave the highest amount of leaf protein and less leaf fibre that was followed by 161 kg N/ha. The results revealed that Bangladhonia performed better in terms of fresh yield and quality under 25-50% shade condition. Key Words: Bangladhonia; shade; nitrogen; yield; quality. DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5791Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(2): 205-213, June 2009
Effect of plant growth regulators on growth and yield of Mukhi Kachu
Authors: Ud-Deen Md Mosleh
Published: August 2010

An experiment was conducted with different concentrations of plant growth regulators to evaluate their effects on the growth and yield of late planted Mukhi Kachu (Colocsis esculenta). Different treatments of uniconazole (growth retardant showed significant influence on plant height, petiole length, number of leases per plant, weight of leaf and weight of petioles per hill, number and weight of corms and cormels per hill and yield of cormel. GA3, (growth promoter) enhanced foliage growth, flowering, and cormel development Key Words: Growth regulators; Mukhi Kachu (Colocusis esculenta); yield. DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5794Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(2): 233-238, June 2009
Effects of planting material and earthing-up on yield and yield contributing attributes of Mukhi Kachu
Authors: Faisal SM , Salam MA , Islam MS , Hossain MI
Published: August 2010

An investigation was carried out at Agricultural Research Station, Pahartali, Chittagong during February to August 2002 to select suitable size of planting material and proper time of earthing-up to obtain higher yield of Mukhi Kachu. Three planting materials, primary corm (40g), half cut corm (20g), and secondary corm (10g) and four times of earthing-up, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, and 4 months after planting were used. Different planting materials showed significant difference on weight of total corms/plot, weight of total cormels/plot and cormel yield. Different times of earthing-up showed significant effects on the parameters studied except no. of cormels/hill and weight of cormels/hill. The highest (3.71 t/ha) corm yield was obtained when primary corms were planted and earthing-up was done three months after planting. The combination of P1E ( primary corm x 3 months after planting) gave the highest (8.37 t/ha) cormel yield. Key Words: Mukhi Kachu; corm; cormel; planting material; earthing-up.  DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5798Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(2): 263-267, June 2009
Effects of seed treatment and soil application with some insecticides on stemfly and pod borers on mungbean
Authors: Zahid MA , Sarker MAI , Islam MM , Hossain MA , Begum MR
Published: August 2010

For controlling stemfly (Opheoniyia phaseoli) and pod borers (Helicoverpa armigera & Maruca vitrata of mungbean insecticides Carbofuran, Carbosulfan, and Phenyl Pyrazol were applied as seed treatment and soil application during kharif II season (August to December) in 2004 and 2005 at Burirhat, Rangpnr. In two years, stemfly infested 86.67-93.33 percent rnunghean plants and caused 26.90-27.09 percent stem tunneling in untreated plots. Carbofuran in both seed treatment and soil application had similar effect on stemfly resulting 1.4 to 7.0 and 1.4 to 4.57 times less damage and stem tunneling, respectively, than the control. Pod borer damage did not differ significantly among the treatments in 2004, but differed in the second year. The yield of mungbean was significantly higher by the soil application of Corbofuran followed by the seed treatment by the same insecticides. But soil application of Carbofuran proved to be economical. Key Words: Seed treatment; soil application; insecticides; stemfly; pod borers; mungbean. DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5803Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(2): 303-311, June 2009
Turbinoplasty of hypertrophied inferior turbinate by diode laser
Authors: Hoque Md Rojibul , Rasel Asaduzzaman , Asad Md Khalid , Aich Moni Lal
Published: August 2010

Background: Different laser types have been used for the treatment of hypertrophied inferiornasal turbinates. The clinical experiences of its treatment by means of a diode laser are presented.Methods: A total of 45 patients suffering from nasal obstruction due to hypertrophied inferiorturbinates (HIT) were treated with a continuous diode laser (14 W- 940 nm) in "contact" modeand under local anesthesia. Thirty patients (16 with allergic rhinitis and 14 with vasomotorrhinitis) were included into this clinical trial with a follow-up of 6 months. The study wasconducted by a questionnaire, photo documentation, conventional radiology of the paranasalsinuses, and histology.Results: The mean operation time took 8 min/turbinate, no nasal packing was necessary andno immediate complications (e.g., bleeding) were observed. Statistical analysis revealedsignificant subjective improvement (86%) of the nasal airflow and nasal cavity volume (photodocumentation) 6 months after laser surgery. In addition, complete relief of headache wasachieved in 32%. The remission rates of persistent rhinorrhoea and post-nasal dripping were,at about 88% and 64%, respectively. Atrophic change and synechiae had not been observed.Conclusions: Diode laser treatment of HIT is a useful procedure, which can be performed as anoutpatient surgery under local anesthesia, resulting in a controlled coagulation and ablation of thesoft tissue. The short operation time and the good results provide an excellent patient acceptance.Key words: Diode Laser; Hypertrophied Inferior Turbinate; Turbinoplasty.DOI: 10.3329/bjo.v16i1.5778Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 16(1): 29-34
Synthesis, spectral characterization, electron microscopic study and thermogravimetric analysis of a phosphorus containing dendrimer with diphenylsilanediol as core unit
Authors: Dadapeer E , Babu B Hari , Suresh Reddy C , Charmarthi Naga Raju
Published: August 2010

A phosphorus containing dendrimer with a diphenylsilanediol core was synthesized using a divergent method. Several types of reactions were performed on dendrons of several sizes, either at the level of the core or the surface. The giant Schiff’s base macro molecule possesses 12 imine bonds and 8 hydroxy groups on the terminal phenyl groups. The structures of the intermediate compounds were confirmed by IR, GCMS and 31P NMR. The final compound was characterized by 1H, 13C, 31P NMR, MALDI-TOF MS and CHN analysis. Scanning electron microscopic and thermogravimetric analysis/differential scanning calorimetric studies were also performed on the final dendritic molecule.
Interferon-λ in immunocompetent individuals with a history of recurrent herpes labialis
Authors: Pica Francesca , Volpi Antonio , Gaziano Roberta , Garaci Enrico
Published: August 2010

Background

Herpes labialis (HL) is the most common manifestation of recurrent oral herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1) infection. Between 20% and 40% of the population is affected by recurrent HL. The biological basis for the difference between HSV-1-infected individuals who do and who do not suffer recurrences, has long been investigated. Interferon (IFN)-α and IFN-λ are essential for antiviral immunity, but the precise role of IFN-λ in vivo is not yet well understood.

Methods

Healthy immunocompetent patients with or without a history of recurrent HL were recruited from the Policlinico of the University of Rome Tor Vergata (Rome, Italy), and HSV-1-seronegative individuals were recruited from the Department of Experimental Medicine of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, between July 2007 and December 2008. Participants were interviewed by medically trained investigators and underwent a blood test. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were obtained from heparinized blood of patients and stimulated in vitro with intact HSV-1 strain F1 (1 plaque-forming unit/cell). PBMC supernatants were assayed for IFN-α, IFN-γ and IFN-λ. production by ELISA at 24 and 48 h after viral challenge.

Results

PBMC from patients with a history of recurrent HL produced markedly lower levels of IFN-λ. and marginally lower levels of IFN-α and IFN-γ than those from the history-negative HSV-1-seropositive controls. Among individuals with HL recurrences, those with more frequent and severe manifestations showed a significant trend towards lower levels of IFN-λ production.

Conclusions

A reduced IFN-λ response might correlate with the development of recurrent HSV-1 infection in immunocompetent individuals. Testing for IFN-λ response might be useful to predict individual patterns of antiviral response, contributing to more successful therapeutic or prophylactic interventions.
Processus adolescents, objet de transfert familial
Authors: Konicheckis Alberto
Published: August 2010

Résumé Des consultations familiales avec la famille L. permettent de montrer comment les processus adolescents constituent une sorte de vecteur qui donne forme à différentes pulsionnalités de la famille. Ces processus peuvent donc être considérés comme un objet de transfert familial. À travers l’analyse du métabolisme psychique familial, les disputes fraternelles, le retentissement de conflits inter et transgénérationnels ainsi qu’inter-familiaux, il est apparu que les processus adolescents chez Thomas, fils de treize ans d’un premier mariage de Madame L., exercent une sorte d’attirance sur des violences implicites de la famille. La rupture interne dans le développement chez le jeune adolescent entraîne également une rupture des alliances inconscientes entre les membres de cette famille.
L'adolescent né de la terre : figure du politique
Authors: Levy Sydney
Published: August 2010

Résumé Le redressement ( Aufrichtung ) postural de nos ancêtres inaugure selon Freud le procès lié à la Kultur . Cette verticalisation renvoie à un rituel en lien avec le rapport à la terre (et par ailleurs universel) : le père élève au-dessus du sol son fils pour le reconnaître. Les céramistes athéniens figurent ce dernier sous les traits d’un adolescent et la philosophie dessine à travers ce geste une structure politique originaire. L’auteur propose de voir dans la double valence (reconnaissance et soumission) intrinsèque qui tisse le rapport entre ce père arbitraire et ce fils adolescent une sorte de métaphore de la naissance du politique. Il s’agit à la fois de repérer la violence inhérente au projet politique et sa nécessaire gestion collective, violence liée à cette ancienne connivence avec la Terre des origines dont il faut bien s’affranchir.
Le réel est plus fort que le vrai : perspectives paradoxales
Authors: Macary-Garipuy Pascale , Vannesson Bérénice
Published: August 2010

Résumé Suivant les trouvailles de Daniel Arasse et en s’appuyant sur deux peintures de la Renaissance italienne, les auteurs font des paradoxes perspectifs, apparaissant dans ces tableaux d’Annonciaton les mises en scène du réel du mythe de l’Incarnation écrite par le seul saint Luc. Ces perspectives viennent figurer le réel de l’Incarnation, fait proprement impossible, illustrant au plus près le « réel » tel que l’a formulé Lacan. Instance autre que la « réalité » et plus fort que la vérité en tant que cette dernière s’articule du langage, le réel est ce qui y résiste et qui a certains effets dans l’expérience humaine.
Maji maji, regard sur les onomatopées
Authors: Nouhet-Roseman Joëlle
Published: August 2010

Résumé À partir d’une recherche sur les mangas, cet article repère différentes catégories d’onomatopées – omniprésentes dans la langue japonaise parlée et écrite, familière et littéraire – et des particularités de la langue japonaise. Il illustre la relation entre langage et sensation. Des bruits liquides de l’érotisme oral au son du silence « total », les onomatopées offrent un support privilégié aux pulsions, au plus près du corps. L’analogie entre les onomatopées et certains éléments du rêve et des formations de l’inconscient est examinée. L’onomatopée convoque en nous des zones archaïques où les sensations ne sont plus distinguées des perceptions. Elle est une manifestation langagière des processus primaires et de la prégnance du sexuel infantile. Dans les mangas, la relation est forte entre l’esthétique même du signe graphique, sa perception, et la sensation que véhicule l’onomatopée. Présence du corps dans le langage parlé et écrit au Japon, les onomatopées traduisent des perceptions corporelles et des bruissements d’organes, illustrent le rapport entre la pulsion et le langage et sont une forme de symbolisation.
L'adolescente et la mort
Authors: de Kernier Nathalie , Marty François
Published: August 2010

Résumé Les auteurs tentent de dégager des liens entre deux situations de souffrance très différentes qui surviennent au moment de l’adolescence, tout en interrogeant les liens entre psyché et soma à cette période de la vie. Deux adolescentes, l’une atteinte d’un cancer et subissant soudainement une amputation de la jambe et l’autre menacée de l’effondrement d’une mère alcoolique et de l’intrusion d’un père pervers, se défendent chacune à leur façon d’une passivité ressentie comme dangereuse. L’une et l’autre côtoient de près la mort, la première par la désorganisation somatique progressive, la deuxième par des gestes suicidaires répétés. Établir des liens conceptuels entre des contextes cliniques si différents, à première vue radicalement étrangers l’un à l’autre mais pouvant s’éclairer mutuellement, tel est le but des auteurs qui mettront en exergue les relations possibles entre l’adolescence et la mort.
Former à l'intervention socio-éducative
Authors: Pueyo Bernard
Published: August 2010

Le « fait éducatif », de par l’ensemble des niveaux qu’il convoque, est complexe. Néanmoins les difficultés rencontrées par les professionnels semblent se concentrer sur ses composantes psychosociales. Le caractère total de l’agir éducatif enserre les acteurs à tel point que certains migrent vers la formation. À partir d’une interrogation sur les glissements et évitements qui s’opèrent dans l’accession des travailleurs sociaux à une position de formateur, l’article tente d’ébaucher les contours d’une théorie d’action susceptible de contenir à la fois une pensée de la complexité socio-éducative et de l’accompagnement formatif. Pour ce faire, il semble nécessaire de dépasser les cadres d’une épistémologie classique de la connaissance, tenant les objets à distance. L’auteur propose de donner à la psychosociologie une place centrale dans la pensée du fait éducatif au sens où elle combine à la fois approche « au ras » des phénomènes et effort de distanciation, abord des dimensions relationnelles/organisationnelles et problématique du changement. Deux situations de formations viennent illustrer l’apport de la démarche psychosociologique.
L'évaluation et le classement des revues de sciences humaines par l'Agence de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur (AERES)
Authors: Saada Anne
Published: August 2010

Cet article porte sur le classement des revues instauré par l’Agence de l’évaluation de la recherche et de l’enseignement supérieur (AERES). Il en examine les finalités, les modalités et les conséquences sur l’organisation du champ scientifique. En analysant les procédures de l’AERES qui mettent en avant une approche quantitative de l’évaluation, il montre que le but est de rendre plus facilement exploitables les résultats de l’évaluation par des organes de gestion administratif et politique, donc de confisquer l’autonomie des institutions universitaires au profit d’un pilotage de la recherche et de l’enseignement supérieur par des instances qui leur sont extérieures.
La psychanalyse classique, la politique et l'engagement social dans l'entre-deux-guerres
Authors: Fisher David James
Published: August 2010

Résumé Cette note de lecture en forme d’essai traite de l’ouvrage d’Ann Elizabeth Danto : Freud’s Free Clinics : Psychoanalysis and Social Justice, 1918-1938 , une contribution importante à l’histoire de la psychanalyse. Les idées socialistes de l’entre-deux-guerres ont eu un écho dans le mouvement psychanalytique dont certains membres ont cherché à donner accès au plus grand nombre à une psychothérapie analytique. Des cliniques gratuites ont vu le jour à Berlin, Vienne, Londres, Budapest. L’auteur critique certaines positions de Danto qui omet de mentionner l’intérêt de certains membres du mouvement psychanalytique aux idées et expériences marxistes et ne tient pas suffisamment compte de la différence entre sociaux-démocrates, libéraux et marxistes. Elle attribue à l’ouvrage de Freud : Malaise dans la civilisation , un soubassement sociodémocratique, alors que l’auteur y voit une critique des idéologies politiques et sexuelles utopiques. En revanche, il approuve l’importance qu’elle accorde aux idées et activités de Wilhelm Reich.
Le cctp dit « centre Jean-Favreau »
Authors: Baldacci Jean-Louis
Published: August 2010

Résumé L’auteur présente le cctp dit « centre Jean-Favreau » en proposant quelques éléments significatifs de son histoire et en soulignant certaines des particularités de son fonctionnement actuel.
L'institut Édouard-Claparède
Authors: Arnoux Dominique J.
Published: August 2010

Résumé L’auteur présente l’institut Édouard-Claparède en proposant quelques éléments significatifs de son histoire et en soulignant certaines des particularités de son fonctionnement actuel.
Observer - Chercher : Rechercher pour retrouver
Authors: Le Nestour Annick
Published: August 2010

Convaincue de l’intérêt des thérapies bifocales parents/bébé (un thérapeute centré sur les parents et leurs relations engagées avec leur bébé, un thérapeute observateur du bébé) l’auteure a voulu montrer de manière métaphorique l’utilité de ce dispositif à deux thérapeutes en thérapie prénatale. Un cas clinique illustre la richesse de l’observation réelle et fantasmatique articulée et élaborée par les deux thérapeutes. L’enveloppe contenante ainsi constituée permet l’intégration de la conflictualité intense narcissique et objectale. Le déploiement transférentiel difracté sur deux thérapeutes induit une ré-intériorisation d’affects clivés ou occultés. Une évolution maturative parentale fait pressentir des interactions parents/bébé moins dysfonctionnantes.
Réflexions sur les enjeux psychiques de la survenue d'une grossesse au terme d'un don d'ovocytes
Authors: Canneaux Marion
Published: August 2010

Nous nous sommes interrogés sur le rôle de la grossesse, en tant qu’expérience corporelle et psychique, chez les femmes qui souffrent d’une infertilité ayant nécessité le recours à un don d’ovocytes. Peut-elle avoir une fonction de réparation narcissique ? Peut-elle être un temps d’élaboration du traumatisme de l’infertilité et du recours au don d’ovocytes ? Si oui, dans quelle mesure et dans quelles conditions ? Les pistes de réflexion que nous proposons s’appuient sur des rencontres cliniques recueillies au sein d’une recherche menée auprès de couples qui ont eu recours à un don d’ovocytes.