bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Two-dimensional penalized splines via Gibbs sampling to account for spatial variability in forest genetic trials with small amount of information available
Authors: Cappa E. P. , Lstiburek M. , Yanchuk A. D. , El-Kassaby Y. A. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractSpatial environmental heterogeneity are well known characteristics of field forest genetic trials, even in small experiments (<1ha) established under seemingly uniform conditions and intensive site management. In such trials, it is commonly assumed that any simple type of experimental field design based on randomization theory, as a completely randomized design (CRD), should account for any of the minor site variability. However, most published results indicate that in these types of trials harbor a large component of the spatial variation which commonly resides in the error term. Here we applied a two-dimensional smoothed surface in an individual-tree mixed model, using tensor product of linear, quadratic and cubic B-spline bases with different and equal number of knots for rows and columns, to account for the environmental spatial variability in two relatively small (i.e., 576 m2and 5,705 m2) forest genetic trials, with large multiple-tree contiguous plot configurations. In general, models accounting for site variability with a two-dimensional surface displayed a lower value of the deviance information criterion than the classical RCD. Linear B-spline bases may yield a reasonable description of the environmental variability, when a relatively small amount of information available. The mixed models fitting a smoothed surface resulted in a reduction in the posterior means of the error variance (σ2e), an increase in the posterior means of the additive genetic variance (σ2a) and heritability (h2HT), and an increase of 16.05% and 46.03% (for parents) or 11.86% and 44.68% (for offspring) in the accuracy of breeding values, respectively in the two experiments.
Genetic parameter estimates and parental selection in Eucalyptus longirostrata and Corymbia henryi populations tested in South Africa
Authors: Swain Tammy-L. , Louw Andrea K. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The sub-tropical species, Eucalyptus longirostrata (formerly E. punctata var longirostrata) and Corymbia henryi were investigated as alternative species for growth on the Zululand coastal plain in South Africa. Provenance/progeny trials were established in 2001 at two sites, namely, Nyalazi and Kwambonambi. The seed material purchased from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia in 2000 included six provenances of E. longirostrata and five provenances of C. henryi. Six-year diameter at breast height measurements were completed in 2007. Individual narrow-sense heritability coefficients for diameter growth varied from 0.30 to 0.58 for both species, with heritabilities being higher at the drier Nyalazi site. Heritabilities and breeding values were calculated prior to making selections in field. A total of 143 selections were made in the E. longirostrata trials, and 113 in the C. henryi trials during 2008. Predicted gains for the next generation range from 2.8 cm (20%) to 6.1 cm (61%) increase in diameter for E. longirostrata, and 3.4 cm (23%) to 5.4 cm (49%) increase for C. henryi, depending on site and selection scenario. Provenance differences were evident in E. longirostrata at both sites; however, there were no significant differences between the C. henryi provenances of Australian origin. The top families of both species performed better than the hybrid controls at the Nyalazi site, indicating that both E. longirostrata and C. henryi are viable alternative species for successful growth on the drier sites of the Zululand coastal plain.
Short note: Development of Six EST-SSR Markers in Larch
Authors: Yang X. , Sun X. , Zhang S. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Six simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers were developed from expressed sequence tags (ESTs) in the genus Larix. Based on evaluation with 49 L. kaempferi genotypes, the number of alleles per locus ranged from two to four, and the expected (He) and observed (Ho) heterozygosity values were 0.225−0.694 and 0.201−0.656, respectively. The inbreeding coffcient (F
IS) for all loci were less than zero except that LAReSSR85 was 0.4383. All the six EST-SSR markers were transferable to L. gmelini, L. olgensis var Koreana, L. principisrupprechtii and L. olgensis. BlastX analysis showed that five of the EST-SSRs were homologous to known genes. The six EST-SSR markers developed here can be valuable for biological applications in Larix.
Comparison of French and German sessile oak (Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.) provenances
Authors: Grotehusmann H. , Schönfelder E. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Provenances originating from French and German sessile oak seed sources were analysed 23 years after planting at nine different locations in Northwest Germany. In general, German provenances are better adapted to the prevailing conditions of the test sites showing a better survival. Differences between the provenances in measured growth characters (“DBH”, “height”) were less pronounced than in observed quality parameters (“form”, “crown”). Five of the German provenances showed a better stem form; only three French provenances exceeded the overall mean. Variation in phenotypic stability between provenances could be observed as well as rank changes of provenances measured at different ages. Observed variation in stability was mainly attributable to single provenances, however, no pattern of variation could be detected. Besides the German seed sources “Bundesgebiet”, “Spessart” and “Göhrde” some French provenances (“Reno Valdieu”, “Bertranges”, “Darney” and “Der”) can be recommended as substitute in low crop years.
Microsatellite-based Genotyping of the CommercialEucalyptusClones Cultivated in China
Authors: Li F. , Gan S. , Zhang Z. , Weng Q. , Xiang D. , Li M. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractA proper identification of clones is necessary in clonal forestry and will help to protect the legitimate interests of breeders, growers and industry. Twenty-four of theEucalyptusclones most widely cultivated in China were analyzed using a set of 24 microsatellite markers to develop their DNA-based fingerprints and exploit the genetic variations. A total of 286 alleles were detected, averaging at 11.9 alleles per marker locus. All the microsatellites were polymorphic among the clones investigated. The observed heterozygosity (Ho) varied with locus between 0.500 and 1.000 with a mean of 0.885. The 24 clones could be uniquely fingerprinted based on their multilocus genotypes at a minimum of three loci (Embra169, Embra72 and Embra2). The dendrogram constructed from the genotypic similarity coefficients separated the 24 clones into three groups, matching essentially the historically known or speculated clonal origins. Clones T13, Guanglin-5 and Guanglin-9 turned out to be full siblings of cross DH32 while the DH201-2 sampled here appeared to be mislabelled.
Primer Note: Microsatellite-AFLP development for Araucaria araucana (Mol.) K. Koch, an endangered conifer of Chilean and Argentinean native forests
Authors: Marconi G. , Martín M. A. , Cherubini M. , Raggi L. , Drake F. , Villani F. , Albertini E. , Mattioni C. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract

Araucaria araucana (Mol.) K. Koch is one of the most important native species of Chile and Argentina, and also one of the most endangered. In this study, we report the development and characterization of a set of microsatellite markers in the species by means of the microsatellite-AFLP (M-AFLP) technique. A total of 25 M-AFLP derived bands, showing a typical microsatellite pattern, were selected and sequenced. Of these, 12 that contained microsatellite sequences, were used for primer extension. Six of the resulting SSR markers provided easily interpretable patterns and were used to investigate the level of genetic diversity in two populations of A. araucana. A total of 43 alleles were amplified. The mean overall loci of observed and expected heterozygosities for the Conguillio and Villa Araucaria populations were 0.322 and 0.443, respectively. The primers presented in this study may provide useful information for the establishment of a conservation strategy in the species.
Terrestrial Molluscs of the Tsyr-Pripyat Area in Volyn (Northern Ukraine): the First Findings of the Threatened Snail Vertigo Moulinsiana in Mainland Ukraine
Authors: Balashov I. , Yarotskaya M. , Filatova J. , Starichenko I. , Kovalov V. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
26 species of terrestrial molluscs were found in the studied area, including the rare and globally threatened Vertigo moulinsiana that is listed in “Habitats Directive” of the EU and in numerous red lists. Until now it was known in Ukraine only by one population in the Crimea that became extinct in 2014. Its conservation status, taking threats into account, is considered to be “Critically Endangered” on the national level in Ukraine. The characteristics of the phytocenoses to which it is restricted and the associated molluscan faunas are discussed.
Differentiation of Rhizobium japonicum. II. Enzymatic Activities in Bacteroids and Plant Cytoplasm during the Development of Nodules of Glycine max
Authors: Stripf R. , Werner D. 
Published: August 2017

Phytotron grown plants of Glycine max var. Caloria infected with Rhizobium japonicum 61-A-101 under controlled conditions as 14 d old seedlings develop a sharp maximum of nitrogenase activity of 13 ± 3 nmol C2H4 · h-1 · mg nodule fresh weight-1 19 d after infection, followed by a long period of reduced activity (3 -5 nmol) between 30 and 45 days after infection. A higher maximum activity (18 nmol C2H4 · h-1 · mg nodule-1, lasting 7 days was found in Glycine max var. Mandarin, with a similar peroid of low activity (3 - 4 nmol) following, between 35 and 50 d after infection. Nitrogenase activity in the varieties infected with Rhizobium japonicum strain 3I1 b 85 is very similar. In both varieties, the leghaemoglobin continues to increase (3 fold) after the maximum nitrogenase activity is reached and starts to decline only after 35 to 40 d.
Specific activities of the three enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (E.C.2.6.1.1.), glutamate dehydrogenase (E.C.1.4.1.2.) and alanine aminotransferase (E.C.2.6.1.2.) in the plant cell cyto­plasm are changing very similarly to nitrogenase activity in the bacteroids, whereas the specific activities of the three enzymes in the bacteroids decrease only very slightly between 19 and 45 d. For these 3 enzymes the specific activity in the bacteroids during the phase of maximum nitrogenase activity is only 20 - 40% of the specific activity in the cytoplasm.
A constant low activity (0.350 units) of glutamine synthetase (E.C.6.3.1.2.) is found in bacteroids from 19 to 45 d old nodules, whereas the specific activity in the plant cytoplasm increases from about 1.2 units at 19 d to more than 6 units at 45 d. The specific activity of GOGAT (E.C.1.4.13.) in bacteroids is 2 - 3 times higher than in the plant cell cytoplasm and increases slightly. Alanine dehydrogenase (E.C.1.4.1.1.) and 3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (E.C.1.1.1.30.) activities in bacteroids increase between 19 and 35 d after infection by a factor of 2 - 3. In 35 - 45 d old nodules, the specific activity of aianine-dh in bacteroids of the same Rhizobium japonicum strain (61-A-101) from plant var. Caloria is significantly smaller than in bacteroids from plant var. Mandarin, whereas for 3-hydroxybutyrate-dh the activity in bacteroids from var. Caloria is enhanced compared to bacteroids from var. Mandarin.
Analysis of the Prompt Fluorescence Induction by Means of Computer Simulation of the Primary Photosynthetic Reactions
Authors: Holzapfel Christian 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The induction phenomenon of prompt fluorescence of the photosynthetic system in green plants reflects the adaptation of the electron transport system from a dark adapted state to a steady state under light condition. The appearance of the P-peak in the prompt fluorescence induction curve is explained by the decay of the electrochemical gradient across the thylakoid membrane in the dark. The decay of the electrochemical gradient in the dark is calculated using measured fluorescence induction curves with different times of dark adaptation. The influence of photophosphorylation inhibitors is discussed and the threshold effect of ATP-formation depending on the electrochemical gradient is explained by the coupling of the ATP-formation with the electron transport in the thylakoid membrane.
pth moment exponential stability of stochastic fuzzy Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with discrete and distributed delays
Authors: Xu Changjin , Li Peiluan 
Published: August 2017

In this paper, stochastic fuzzy Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with discrete and distributed delays are investigated. By using Lyapunov function and the Ito differential formula, some sufficient conditions for the pth moment exponential stability of such stochastic fuzzy Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with discrete and distributed delays are established. An example is given to illustrate the feasibility of our main theoretical findings. Finally, the paper ends with a brief conclusion. Methodology and achieved results is to be presented.
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification based approach as an alternative to recombinase polymerase amplification based detection of Mangalitza component in food products
Authors: Zsolnai A. , Szántó-Egész R. , Ferencz-Elblinger E. , Dang Huu A. , Jánosi A. , Koppányné Szabó E. , Anton I. 
Published: August 2017

We used an alternative approach, loop-mediated isothermal amplification, to detect Mangalitza component in food products, and it has been compared to an established Recombinase Polymerase Amplification test. The correlation between the assays was significant (P<0.01). Linear determination coefficient between the assays was 0.993 and level of diagnostic agreement was high (Kappa=0.971).
Previously, a real-time PCR method based on TaqMan probe was developed (Szántó-Egész et al., 2013) for detection of Mangalitza meat in food products, using a Mangalitza specific sequence. Other Mangalitza specific sequences suitable for the same purpose are also in use (V. Stéger, personal communication).
Approaches like real-time monitoring of accumulation of the specific DNA product usually require specialised laboratory equipment. For Mangalitza detection, portable Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) approach has been developed (Szántó-Egész et al., 2016), which requires a device capable of maintaining 39 °C and a lateral flow strip with easy yes/no indication of the successful amplification.
We wanted to develop another fast, non-PCR based test with minimal laboratory requirement to provide a third possibility to detect Mangalitza component in food.
Cogeime e ABIEE - um encontro marcado
Authors: Garros Klaudy 
Published: August 2017

Ano 2000 – iniciava-se um novo ano letivo. Deixando a Direção do Colégio Batista Alagoano/AL, em março passei a residir em Brasília/DF, para onde foi transferida a sede oficial da Associação Nacional de Escolas Batistas sendo necessário que a Diretora Executiva ali residisse. Tudo era novo e desafiador, mas Deus, que sempre conduz a história, é tambem o suficiente sustentador.Três meses se passaram quando a ANEB recebe um surpreendente convite para um encontro em Piracicaba/SP. Vindo do COGEIME e assinado pelo Secretário Geral, Pr Jorge Mesquita e pelo Presidente, Dr Almir de Souza Maia, tal convite certamente continha um propósito especial.Depois se alguns contatos, ficou muito claro o objetivo do pretendido encontro. Tratava-se de uma iniciativa, muito bem idealizada e construída pelo COGEIME, com o indicativo da criação de um orgão representativo de todas Instituições evangélicas de ensino existentes no País. Esse primeiro encontro deu-se em maio de 2000, na sede da Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba(SP), cujo Reitor era o Dr Almir de Souza Maia.
Editorial 2016 – 2 – Especial Eventos
Authors: Treis Trindade Vera , Gerber Hornink Gabriel , Galembeck Eduardo , Baptista Torres Bayardo 
Published: August 2017

Editorial 2016 – 2 – Especial EventosA área de Educação em Bioquímica (K) está inserida nas Reuniões Anuais da Sociedade Brasileira de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular a mais de vinte anos. Em 2001, a SBBq reconhecendo o crescimento da área patrocinou o lançamento da Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular (RBEBBM). Este apoio contínuo estimulou a reestruturação da revista com ampliação do escopo, equipe de trabalho e internacionalização e alteração de nome para Revista de Ensino de Bioquímica (REB) ou (Journal of Biochemistry Education). Na 45ª Reunião, realizada em Natal, RN, no período de 18 a 21 de junho de 2016, 14 resumos foram inscritos, os quais estão publicados neste número da REB. As sessões de cartazes ocorreram nos dias 20 de junho (K-01 a K-07) e 21 de junho (K-08 a K-014). Os autores discutiram seus resultados com visitantes e avaliadores da SBBq que elegeram como melhor cartaz o K10 (Development of an interactive software to study energetic metabolism - Emanuella da Silva Cardoso, Patrícia Burth, Cátia Lacerda Sodré – Universidade Federal Fluminense).Durante o evento ocorreu o simpósio “Teaching Research Integrity? Let Us Count the Ways” organizado pela Dra Martha M Sorenson (Instituto de Bioquímica Médica, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro) com os seguintes participantes:- Harold Ray Garner Jr, Medical Informatics, Translation, Training and Ethics (MITTE) Office, Virginia Tech, USA: Finding and Learning from Ethical Breaches by Scientists- Marcela Sorelli, Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC): Research Integrity at UFABC- André L. Pinto, Centro Bras. Pesquisa Física (CBPF): Difficulties and Advances in Teaching Good Practices in Scientific Research- Rosemary S.A.Shinkai, Fac. Odontologia, PUCRS: The Building Blocks of a Research Integrity Culture in the University Paralelamente às atividades científicas, a SBBq disponibilizou um espaço na área dos expositores para a que Revista de Ensino de Bioquímica fizesse a sua divulgação a partir de banners e material publicitário detalhando os diferentes modelos submissões.Além disto, o estande serviu de ponto de encontro para troca de experiências de ensino-aprendizagem em Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular e áreas correlacionadas focalizando, principalmente, as tecnologias do entretenimento e design (TED). Nesta reunião, a REB foi representada pela Profa. Dra. Vera Maria Treis Trindade (UFRGS), pelas estudantes Thanuci Silva (Unicamp) e Mayara Lustosa de Oliveira (Mayara IF-Goiano-Cristalina- Unicamp). Atenciosamente,Gabriel G. HorninkUnifal-MGVera Maria T. TrindadeUFRGSEduardo GalembeckUnicampBayardo B. TorresUSP
Manual infame... mas útil, para escrever uma boa proposta de tese ou dissertação
Authors: Corazza Sandra Mara 
Published: August 2017

Contém ainda: 1) duas pequenas pérolas para escrever o trabalho final e sobreviver às sessões de defesa; 2) uma receita inédita para realizar uma tese foucaultiana e, na medida do possível, manter a saúde física e mental, enquanto tudo isso se faz.
O Mar na Poesia de Manuel da Fonseca: exercício de análise
Authors: Bezerra Antony Cardoso 
Published: August 2017

Estreando-se na Literatura como poeta, Manuel da Fonseca construiu uma obra lírica breve, mas significativa. Por meio de uma problematização sobre o estatuto do projeto literário neorrealista — em que o autor se pode incluir — e dos papéis por que se configura a noção de poesia moderna, analisa-se, num corpus de 11 textos de Fonseca, a presença do mar como “figura poética”, conforme Maria Alzira Seixo a conceituou. Nota-se que o mar tanto se apresenta como espaço privilegiado de liberdade, bem como representação da vida; seja num alcance historicamente ancorado, seja numa dimensão mais ampla, em clave de abstração.
Diccionario Tehuelche-Español/Índice Español-Tehuelche
Authors: Mori Angel Corbera 
Published: August 2017

Resenha do "Diccionario tehuelche-español/Índice español-tehuelche". O povo tehuelche é um dos vários povos indígenas que habitam a região da Patagônia. A obra consta de três seções: (i) Introdução, (ii) o dicionário propriamente dito, (iii) anexo, que inclui o vocabulário coletado pelo linguista argentino Jorge A. Suarez, no período 1966-1968.
Reforestation in Belarus: From the history up to the present time
Authors: Nosnikov Vadim 
Published: August 2017

The forest has always played a big part in Belarus. At present it covers about 40% of area of the country`s territory. Predominantly the forests are of natural origin. The main species are Pinus sylvestris L. (Scotch pine), Betula pendula Roth (European white birch) and Picea abies (L.) Karst. (Norway spruce). The other valuable species are Quercus robur L (English oak), Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn. (European alder), Larix deciduaÂ Mill. (European larch), Abies albaÂ Mill. (Silver fir). The history of the forest management in Belarus showed that over last 150 years the enormous damage to the qualitative and quantitative composition of forests had been made by wars and reconstruction of destroyed industry. The taken reforestation measures allowed to increase the forest area significantly, however, the work on improving of forests` quality requires further development. At present the artificial forest regeneration prevails in the republic. Over the past five years the volumes of established forest plantations range from 21 to 25 thousand hectares annually, the areas of assistance to the natural regeneration â€“ from 4 to 6 thousand hectares annually. By now there are about 1,700 ha of the forest seed orchards, 2,795 plus trees and 1,125 ha of the plus stands in the republic. The cultivation of planting stock for needs of reforestation is carried out on 73 forest tree nurseries with a total area of 1,440 ha. Annually over the last five years there were grown from 270 to 317 million seedlings and transplants, among them 30-35 million seedlings were grown in greenhouses and about 6 million were container seedlings. In order to improve the gene resource and thereby to increase the productivity and quality of future forests, the tendency of forest plantations` prevalence in the reforestation process of Belarus should remain, but in this case the volumes of partial forest plantations should be increased.