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An insight into in vitro antioxidant activity of Cantharellus cibarius hot water extract for the potential application in meat products
Authors: Novakovic S , Djekic I , Vunduk J , Klaus A , Lorenzo JM , Barba F , Tomasevic I 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The current research was undertaken to estimate the in vitro antioxidant activity of Cantharellus cibarius mushroom extracted by boiling in water for 30 minutes. Several previous studies have shown that the addition of edible mushrooms in meat products affects the reduction of lipid oxidation and prolongs the shelf-life of the final products. Antioxidant capacity of C. cibarius was measured using the following methods: reducing power ability, lipid peroxidation assay, cupric ion reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC) and DPPH free radical scavenging activity. Reducing power and antioxidant activity assays of C. cibarius hot water extract showed low antioxidant activity. CUPRAC assay demonstrated positive effect only at the concentration of 10 mg/mL, whereas DPPH radical scavenging activity showed moderate antioxidant activity in comparison with culinary-medicinal mushrooms, with the effective concentration (EC50) from 7.41 mg/mL.
Temporal and spatial characteristics of soil moisture dynamics in fixed dune of the Horqin sandy land
Authors: Yao S X , Zhao C C 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The spatio-temporal variability of soil moisture (SM) in the fixed dune was analyzed based on the long-term monitoring data of SM at a depth of 1.5m in the fixed dune of the Horqin Sandy Land from May to September (that is growing season) for the 6th consecutive year (2009~2014) and the synchronize rainfall data. The results indicated that: (1) The changes of SM with the month generally showed a “W-shaped” curve in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and higher SM appeared in July. In 2012, the SM was lower in May and higher in June, and decreased slightly in the following three months. In 2013 and 2014, the changes of SM with the month showed a continuous downward trend. (2) Except for 2013, the SM was lower in the surface layer (0~10 cm), and the SM increased first, then decreased, and finally increased with soil depth. (3) As the soil depth increases, both SD and CV of SM showed a decreasing trend. According to the SD and CV method, the vertical variation layers of SM in fixed dunes of the study area were initially divided into the fast changing layer of 0~50 cm, the active layer of 50~90 cm and the second active layer of 90~150 cm.
Comparing straw checkerboards paving methods in deserts of China with sustainability indicators
Authors: Sui T T , Liu J H , Huang T , Huang Q Q , Wang D , Ma K 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The straw checkerboard sand barrier (SCSB) is widely used to fix sand and prevent desertification n China. In this paper, two methods of straw checkerboard (SC) paving are compared using sustainability indicators: the traditional method employing workers using straw and shovel, and the mechanized method using straw and a sand fixing vehicle. The paper describes the processes of the two different paving methods. Data regarding these two different methods of SC0020 paving were obtained from prior research experiments conducted by a sand-fixing vehicle prototype. The paper proceeds to use three sustainability indicators representing the three aspects of sustainable development. Using these indicators, data were compared to assess these two methods. The results show that the operational efficiency of the mechanized method is nearly 200 times higher than the traditional method, and that the total cost in the operational process can be reduced by about 7, 200 Yuan (about 1,145 USD) per hectare. The completion cycle of the break-even point (164 hectares) is 52.5 days in mechanized method, which is about one tenth of the traditional method. This not only indicates a clear advantage of performance and cost-effectiveness for the mechanized process over the traditional method, but also shows that this mechanized process can contribute to sustainable development for the region greatly because the preliminary work on degraded land and soil restoration can be completed in a significantly shorter period and the health conditions of a large number of manual workers can be improved.
Identification of suitable culture media for stimulation of Dendrobium ‘Earsakul’ growth
Authors: Hualsawat S , Ngoenyu K , Phanya K , Inthaisong S , Moranok S , Promaunand S , Tantasawat P A 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Dendrobium is one of the most important economic cut-flowers in Thailand because of its attractive floral characteristics and popularity among consumers worldwide. However, its slow growth has prevented rapid mass micropropagation. The objective of this work was to stimulate Dendrobium growth in vitro using supplements, plant growth regulators and natural extracts. Dendrobium plantlets were cultured on VW0 media supplemented with 3 doses each of the energy drink Ready® (5, 10 and 15 mL/L), 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP; 1, 2 and 3 mg/L), V8® juice (100, 200 and 300 mL/L) and shrimp paste (2.5, 5 and 7.5 g/L) for 90 days. Plain VW0 media were used as control. The results showed that at 90 days the highest fresh weight (0.39 ± 0.05 g), plant height (3.99 ± 0.23 cm) as well as total root length (7.08 ± 1.30 cm) was obtained on VW0 media supplemented with 1 mg/L BAP. These were 1.8, 1.5 and 2.5-fold higher than those observed on plain VW0 media, respectively. However, the number of roots and number of leaves of plantlets cultured on this medium were not statistically significant. Results suggest that this culture medium is useful in promoting D. ‘Earsakul’ growth in vitro and may be applied for any future commercial micropropagation.
Study on influence and compensation for soil compactness on volumetric water content measurement
Authors: Tian H , Gao C , Gao Z T , Zhao Y D 
Published: October 2019

AbstractVolumetric water content measurements based on soil dielectric properties are affected by soil compaction. Today’s commercial products produce substantial measurement error as they do not account for the influence of soil compaction. This paper presents a portable soil volumetric moisture content sensor based on the principle of standing wave rate and simultaneous soil compactness measurement. The coupling relationship between soil compactness and soil volumetric moisture content can be easily observed by converting them into polar coordinates. A modified soil volumetric moisture content model based on the soil compactness is also established to support the operation of the proposed sensor.
Preliminary study on development of city animal husbandry industrialization
Authors: Zhang S H 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
As an important part of agriculture, animal husbandry is not only the sun-rising industry, but also the advantage industry to increase farmers' income. Today, the industrialization of animal husbandry as a product of the socialist market economic development, has become key means for a sustained and stable development of animal husbandry. Dingxi City has a long history of the development of animal husbandry and livestock natural resources which provide a solid foundation, plus there are good transport conditions. Advantages of natural resources, location and other aspects of animal husbandry make Dingxi as dominant industries. Using of the existing advantages to achieve industrialization and intensification. In this paper, the development of the rural animal husbandry industrialization is preliminarily explored in the case of Dingxi City. Combined with the current situation of the animal husbandry industrialization in Dingxi City, the paper puts forward some problems. In view of the mentioned problems, this paper focuses on the industrialization of rural animal husbandry, and puts forward the following suggestions: cultivating and strengthening leading enterprises to play their leading role in animal husbandry industry chain; enhance the construction of animal husbandry professional cooperation organizations; continue to promote the training of talents and constantly strengthen the construction of socialized service system, and so on.
Effect of egg white on physicochemical properties of mixed fish sausage
Authors: Klankklin T , Banjongsinsiri P , Vatanyoopaisarn S , Rangsardthong V , Thumthanaruk B 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Fish sausage can be produced using a mixture of multiple species of fish, but such products are not generally well-received by customers due to their fishy flavor and soft texture. The objective of this research was to develop fish sausage using three types of fish (salmon, spotted knife fish and seven-striped carp). In addition, the effect of the addition of egg white on the chemical and physical properties of the fish sausage was also studied. Results showed that the formula FS7, which contains salmon, spotted knife fish, and seven-striped carp at a ratio of 0.33:0.33:0.33% (w/w), had a moisture content of 68.19%, emulsion stability of 97.15%, water holding capacity of 86.37%, and cooking loss of 4.63%. Formula FS7 was, therefore, chosen for improvement of its texture by adding fresh egg white. The effect of egg white at all levels had an impact on the color of the mixed fish sausage. Results show that increasing egg white from 1% to 3% in the mixed fish sausage formula FS7 slightly increased both L* and h°. However, increasing egg white did not affect the hardness of the mixed fish sausage. The addition of egg white at all levels increased the emulsion stability, but not the water holding capacity. Based on the results of this experiment, the use of 1% egg white helps to increase the lightness of mixed fish sausage but decreases the percentage of the water holding capacity.
Anethum graveolens as a possible modulator of testicular steroidogenesis
Authors: Tvrda E , Brenkus T , Duracka M , Kirchner R , Arvay J 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible in vitro effects of Anethum graveolens L. (dill) extract on the steroidogenesis in testicular tissue. Specifically, we focused to determine the dominant chemical components of the dill extract followed by a subsequent assessment of its in vitro effects on the production of cholesterol, dehydroepiandrosterone, androstenedione and testosterone by rat testicular fragments. Dill extract was subjected to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) which determined cyranosid, carvone, chlorogenic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid and salicylic acid among the predominant biomolecules. For the in vitro experiments, testicular fragments from 12 sexually mature Wistar rats were incubated in the absence (control) or presence of 10, 100 or 1000 μg/mL extract for 24 h. Cholesterol levels were quantified via photometry and the hormones were evaluated by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Our data showed that the release of cholesterol and androstenedione (but not dehydroepiandrosterone and testosterone) by the testicular fragments obtained from seminiferous tubules was significantly affected by the dill extract in a dose-dependent manner. Exposure to the extract led to a significant decrease of both cholesterol as well as androstenedione (P<0.01 in case of 10 μg/mL; P<0.001 with respect to 100 and 1000 ug/mL extract). Our results suggest that the bioactive molecules present in Anethum graveolens L. could have dose-dependent impact on the secretion of selected male reproductive hormones, playing a role in the regulation of testicular steroidogenesis. Nevertheless, the exact effect of individual biomolecules on the endocrine testicular function has yet to be investigated.
Methods for the effective treatment of animal burns
Authors: Efimova O I , Dimitrieva A I , Nesterova O P , Aldyakov A V , Obukhova A V , Ivanova T N 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Burns (combustio) - tissue damage arising from thermal, chemical, electrical or radiation exposure. Burn disease – a complex violation of the organs and systems, developing due to extensive burns. The cause of burn disease is the loss of all types of the skin functions, loss of plasma, the collapse of red blood cells, as well as metabolic disorders. The probability of development, severity, and prognosis in this pathology are determined by the age of the patient, the General condition of his body and some other factors, but the leading role is played by the area of the lesion. 500 thousand animals are burned according to statistics in Russia for the year, and as a rule, mortality among burned animals is more than 11%. Treatment includes antibiotic therapy, infusion, and detoxification therapy, correction of all organs and systems. Treatment of burns of the first and second degree is most often limited to the local use of drugs that reduce pain sensitivity, promote faster tissue regeneration and help prevent infection, which leads to lengthening of healing processes and other complications. In the case of third and fourth-degree burns, regular thorough cleaning of the affected areas is also necessary, sometimes surgical intervention is required. Today, burns are widespread, so the search for effective treatments remains relevant. In this paper, we describe the etiology, pathogenesis of burns of small pets, the definition of the most effective and cost-effective method of treatment. The task of the research was also to determine the degree of burns and diagnosis of burns.
Optimization conditions of adventitious buds regeneration from petiole explants of Echinacea purpurea
Authors: Liu Y , Gao M F , Rao G S , Xue Y B , Chen J P 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Echinacea purpurea as a perennial herb has high ornamental and medicinal value. While the tissue culture technologies of E. purpurea are contradictory. In order to improve the culture conditions of the adventitious buds regeneration of E. purpurea, petioles from the aseptic seedlings were used as the explants. Different concentrations of sodium nitrophenolate (SN), copper sulfate (CuSO4), amine fresh ester (DA-6), sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and ascorbic acid (Vc) were added into MS medium containing cytokinin and auxin, respectively, to investigate their effects on inducing regeneration of adventitious buds. The results showed that the best induction effects of adventitious buds were obtained under 1 mg/L CuSO4, 1 mg/L DA-6, 0.2 mg/L SN, 2 mg/L SNP and 20 mg/L Vc conditions. Our results can provide references for the induction of adventitious buds regeneration and rapid propagation of E. purpurea.
Streptomyces spp. culture filtrates deconstruct Odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV) and Cymbidium mosaic virus (CymMV) virus coat
Authors: Lee M J , Liu B L , Chen C J , Chang K M , Huang S D , Chang C A 
Published: October 2019

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Odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV) and Cymbidium mosaic virus (CymMV) are very resistant viruses and survive without cells in soil or bench environment for up to 10 years. Two strategies may prevent the infection of these virus to the plants. Firstly, to rid the cultivation environment and agriculture tools of the virus particles, and secondly, to apply the anti-viral agent on the plant to prevent the infection of the viruses. These requires development of new type of anti-viral agents. Previously Streptomyces spp was isolated, and culture filtrate was demonstrated to be anti-viral. Two strains, SML-1 and CA5-NO6 were isolated. In this paper we presented tests to compare the effects of these two strains and other anti-viral agents, on ORSV and CymMV. The culture filtrate of Streptomyces spp. CA5-NO6 strain, as well as SML-1 strain, was tested for their ability to destroy coat protein of ORSV. Morphology of ORSV or CymMV was examined by atomic force microscopy (AFM) after treatment of the following: (1) The culture filtrate of CA5-NO6 strain (2) Trypsin, a known proteinase, (3) virusbom, an proprietary product sold in Taiwan claimed to work as an enzyme. Our results demonstrated that CA5-NO6 strain destroyed the coat protein slightly better than SML-1 strain. CA5-NO6 act on the ORSV virus in a different way to that of trypsin or virusbom, while different buffers result in different morphology of the same virus under AFM. Our data suggested the Streptomyces spp. culture filtrates deconstruct ORSV and CymMV virus coat by a mechanism not similar to those of trypsin or virubom, and both strains works, with CA5-NO6 slightly better than SML-1 strain. This provide evidence to support the further development for commercialization of the culture filtrates.
Effect of urban green biomass (pruning materials) compost on the growth of komatsuna (Brassica rapa L. var. perviridis LH Bailey) in different soils
Authors: Liu E X , Takahashi T 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Mineralization of organic matter in soil is affected by the total carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) contents and microbial activity. Therefore, we hypothesized that the application of compost made from pruning materials (PMs) would have different effects on plant growth depending on the properties of the soil. We grew komatsuna (Brassica rapa L. var. perviridis LH Bailey) plants for 1 month in different soils and found that there was a significant positive correlation between plant growth and the total C, N contents and microbial activity of the soil (p < 0.05). However, although PMs compost could be used as conditioners to increase the C and N contents and microbial activity of infertile soils, it was difficult to promote plant growth during the early stages of PMs compost application in these soils. Together, our results indicate that PMs compost is appropriate compost for sustaining or increasing the total C and N contents and microbial activity of the soil and increasing the yield of plants growing in fertile soil.
Implementation of a disaster management system for local governments in Japan
Authors: Goso T , Kakuzaki T , Kusayanagi S 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 has been delayed. To suitably respond to similar large-scale disasters in the future, the implementation of a disaster management system at the local municipal level, aimed at rapid reconstruction that includes management of processes from pre-disaster to the reconstruction phase, is required. In this study, we develop a prototype of such a system, which is referred to as the Local Government Disaster Management System (LGDMS). For our study, we collaborate with a municipality in Kochi, Japan. In the LGDMS prototype, we use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) format, wherein the contents of each activity and roles of different organizations in those activities are defined based on a study of organizational problems and law and regulation issues among the central government, prefectural governments, and municipal governments. The Construction Management Committee of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) established a subcommittee for this research. This subcommittee is composed of university faculty members, local consulting engineers, and administrative officials in Tohoku and Kochi. The subcommittee is striving to implement LGDMS in several municipalities in Kochi.
Flexible hydrogen sensor based on Pd/TiO2 nanofilm with fast response
Authors: Wu S H , Li Z Y , Mao S , Wang H Y , Wang X R 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Flexible hydrogen sensors based on palladium (Pd) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofilm on poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) substrate have been demonstrated. We have prepared PDMS using anodic aluminum oxide template and researched the performance of Pd/TiO2 nanofilm based hydrogen sensors with different thickness of TiO2. The sensor with 6nm thickness of TiO2 has demonstrated the best performance with a response/recovery time of 1.6 s/6 s at 0.2% hydrogen concentration, respectively.
Effect of wood/basalt hybridization on crystallization and mechanical properties of PLA
Authors: Mazur K , Kuciel S 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
In this study hybrid composites based on polylactide were reinforced with wood and basalt fibres. Composites have undergone physical and mechanical tests and the water absorption after 1 and 14 days as well as the effect of biodegradation on strength properties have been determined. Additionally the effects of annealing and temperature of tests on mechanical properties were investigated. The addition of fibres considerably increased the susceptibility of the tested composites and for composites with addition of 7.5 wt% of each wood and basalt fibres increased by more than 35% at +23°C and was by 12 times higher at 80 °C . Heat treatment of composites positively influenced the results, mainly at elevated test temperatures. For pure PLA, the increase in Young’s modulus was over 22 times (from 157 MPa to 3 473 MPa). The addition of fibres resulted in a reduction of the differences between the materials before and after annealing. Impact strength was more than double for composites after heat treatment at room temperature.
Distribution of fillers and reinforcements in injection moulded thermoplastic composites: Case study of glass bubbles
Authors: Elsabbagh A , Attia T , Ramzy A 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Apart from the complex nature of natural fibers, studying glass bubbles, as reinforcement phase, is considered a good start to understand the flow behaviour of fillers or reinforcements and hence their distribution in the final products after injection moulding. Glass bubbles are thermally stable within the processing temperatures of Polypropylene. They are also void from the effect of fibre aspect ratio. This work explores the uneven glass bubbles content along injection moulded spirals out of polypropylene (PP). Glass bubbles are experimented at 10 and 30% volume fraction Vf levels. The processing temperature during the injection moulding varies in the range of 180-200°C. Injection pressure is changed from 250 to 1000 bar. Flow speed is adjusted at two levels of 60and 100 cm3/s. The response measurement is the distribution of the glass bubbles across the spiral at different distances from the injection point. The experimental results show the significance of the nominal Vf, pressure, temperature and flow speed on the distribution homogeneity where the bubbles move further in case of 30% at high pressure of 1000 bar and higher temperature of 200°C that eases the flow. At 10% Vf, the fluctuations in the measured Vf is minimal. The reason of the fluctuation in case of 30% Vf at high temperature and pressure is the multi-phase flow where the investigation shows that bigger size of bubbles acquires greater momentum to flow. Scaling-up of this study to the synthetic fibres will cover fragmentation. More up-scaling to the case of the natural fibre thermoplastic composites NFTC can deal with other factors like thermal stability and fibre splicing or branching.
Dielectric and piezoelectric properties of (0.10-x) Pb (Mn1/3Nb2/3)O3 -x Pb(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.91Pb(Zr1/2Ti1/2)O3 ceramics with high Qm
Authors: Yoo J , Kim K 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
In this paper, for developing the piezoelectric ceramics suitable for ultrasonic surgical instruments application, (0.10-x) Pb (Mn1/3Nb2/3)O3
-x Pb(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.91Pb(Zr1/2Ti1/2)O3 (x=0. 0.015, 0.03, 0.045, 0.06, 0.075) ceramics were manufactured and then their physical characteristics were systematically analyzed. When Pb(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3 and sintered temperature were is 0 mol%, 940°C, respectively, the excellent electrical properties (d33=236 pC/N, εr=731.9, kp=0.5839, Qm=1982) were obtained for ultrasonic surgical instruments and actuators.