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Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Growth, Yield and Quality of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in cv. Bidhan Chilli-4
Authors: Nirankar  , Mandal Joydip , Parveen Alina , Singh Anil Kumar , Singh Shivam Kumar , Kishor Braj 
Published: July 2024

Present experiment entitled “Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Growth, Yield and Quality of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in cv. Bidhan Chilli-4" was conducted at experimental farm of Horticulture and Post-harvest Technology, Palli Siksha Bhavana, Palli Shikhsha Bhavana Visva Bharati West Bengal during rabi season of 2020. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications and ten treatments. The concentrations of treatments were T1 =NAA 25 ppm, T2 = NAA 50 ppm, T3 = NAA 75 ppm, T4 = GA3 5 ppm, T5 = GA3 15 ppm, T6 = GA3 30 ppm, T7 = CCC 200 ppm), T8= CCC 400 ppm, T9 = CCC 600 ppm and T10 Control. The result of the study revealed that maximum plant height (30.96, 44.40, 54.06 and 67.01cm at 30,60, 90 and 120 DAT respectively), number of branches per plant (8.96, 13.43, 18.00 and 23.53 at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAT respectively), plant spread (19.50, 30.96, 40. 10 and 54.73 cm at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAT respectively), flowers per plant ( 400.20), fruits per plant (144.33), fruit length ( 9.63 cm), breadth of fruit (1.93 cm ), yield per plant ( 399.43 g), yield per plot ( 98.74 kg/ plot) , yield per hectare (134.53 q/ha), ascorbic Acid (190.76mg/100g), capsaicin ( 0.38 %) capsanthin content (296.109 ASTA Unit), Oleoresin content (11.57%) and minimum days required to 50% flowering (41.68 DAT), were recorded in treatment T3- NAA (75 ppm). Therefore, it is recommended to employ the NAA 75 ppm to chilli growing farmers to enhance growth and maximize yield.
Semidiurnal tidal currents in the deep ocean near the East Pacific Rise between 9° and 10°N
Authors: Liang Xinfeng 
Published: June 2014

AbstractSpatial and temporal variations of the semidiurnal tidal currents, especially the baroclinic components, in the deep ocean near a segment of the East Pacific Rise (EPR) are examined using observations from a set of current meter moorings. Over the ridge crest, the baroclinic semidiurnal tidal current is dominated by the zonal component and is coherent along the observed ridge segment. In the direction across the ridge crest, the baroclinic semidiurnal tidal current is not coherent and its magnitude decreases away from the ridge crest. Vertically, the baroclinic semidiurnal tidal current covaries in a few hundred meters near the seafloor. Both the semidiurnal kinetic energy (KE) and shear show significant subinertial temporal variations. By comparing with background forcings, the author found that the subinertial variation of the semidiurnal tides over the ridge crest is related to both the spring‐neap cycles and the eddy‐induced low‐frequency flows in the deep ocean, particularly their cross‐ridge components. The observation that the baroclinic tidal currents at the axial stations flowing perpendicularly to the ridge crest suggests that the baroclinic semidiurnal tides at the axial stations are generated locally. It is therefore probable that the subinertial variation of the baroclinic semidiurnal tides near the EPR is due to the eddy‐modulated internal tide generation. Since the mesoscale eddies in the eastern tropical Pacific vary with the state of the climate, the observed eddy‐modulated internal tide generation connects climate change and variability to the physical and biogeochemical dynamics in the deep ocean and implies an unexplored feedback mechanism potentially affecting the climate system.
Analytical optimization of demand management strategies across all urban water use sectors
Authors: Friedman Kenneth , Heaney James P. , Morales Miguel , Palenchar John 
Published: June 2014

AbstractAn effective urban water demand management program can greatly influence both peak and average demand and therefore long‐term water supply and infrastructure planning. Although a theoretical framework for evaluating residential indoor demand management has been well established, little has been done to evaluate other water use sectors such as residential irrigation in a compatible manner for integrating these results into an overall solution. This paper presents a systematic procedure to evaluate the optimal blend of single family residential irrigation demand management strategies to achieve a specified goal based on performance functions derived from parcel level tax assessor's data linked to customer level monthly water billing data. This framework is then generalized to apply to any urban water sector, as exponential functions can be fit to all resulting cumulative water savings functions. Two alternative formulations are presented: maximize net benefits, or minimize total costs subject to satisfying a target water savings. Explicit analytical solutions are presented for both formulations based on appropriate exponential best fits of performance functions. A direct result of this solution is the dual variable which represents the marginal cost of water saved at a specified target water savings goal. A case study of 16,303 single family irrigators in Gainesville Regional Utilities utilizing high quality tax assessor and monthly billing data along with parcel level GIS data provide an illustrative example of these techniques. Spatial clustering of targeted homes can be easily performed in GIS to identify priority demand management areas.
Electrospinning polycaprolactone dissolved in glacial acetic acid: Fiber production, nonwoven characterization, and In Vitro evaluation
Authors: Ferreira José Luís , Gomes Susana , Henriques Célia , Borges João Paulo , Silva Jorge Carvalho 
Published: June 2014

ABSTRACTThe electrospinning of polycaprolactone (PCL) dissolved in glacial acetic acid and the characterization of the resultant nonwoven fiber mats is reported in this work. For comparison purposes, PCL fiber mats were also obtained by electrospinning the polymer dissolved in chloroform. Given the processing parameters chosen, results show that 14 and 17 wt % PCL solutions are not viscous enough and yield beaded fibers, 20 and 23 wt % solutions give rise to high quality fibers and 26 wt % solutions yield mostly irregular and fused fibers. The nonwoven mats are highly porous, retain the high tensile strain of PCL, and the fibers are semicrystalline. Cells adhere and proliferate equally well on all mats, irrespective of the solvent used in their production. In conclusion, mats obtained by electrospinning PCL dissolved in acetic acid are also a good option to consider when producing scaffolds for tissue engineering. Moreover, acetic acid is miscible with polar solvents, which may allow easier blending of PCL with hydrophilic polymers and therefore achieve the production of electrospun nanofibers with improved properties. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014, 131, 41068.
The synthesis and characterization of a novel phosphorus–nitrogen containing flame retardant and its application in epoxy resins
Authors: You Geyun , Cheng Zhiquan , Peng Hao , He Hongwu 
Published: June 2014

ABSTRACTA novel, halogen‐free, phosphorus–nitrogen containing flame retardant 2[4‐(2,4,6‐Tris{4‐[(5,5‐dimethyl‐2‐oxo‐2λ5‐[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan‐2‐yl)hydroxymethyl]phenoxy}‐(1,3,5)‐triazine (TNTP) was successfully synthesized in a three‐step process, and characterized by FTIR, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectra, and elemental analysis. A series of modified DGEBA epoxy resin with different loadings of TNTP were prepared and cured by 4,4‐diaminodiphenylsulfone (DDS). Thermal gravimetric analysis and vertical burning test (UL‐94) were used to evaluate the flame retardancy of TNTP on DGEBA epoxy resin. The results showed that TNTP had a great impact on flame retardancy. All modified thermosets by using TNTP exhibited higher Tg than pure DGEBA/DDS. The loading of TNTP at only 5.0 wt % could result in satisfied flame retardancy (UL‐94, V‐0) together with high char residue (27.3%) at 700°C. The addition of TNTP could dramatically enhance the flame retardancy of DGEBA epoxy resins, which was further confirmed by the analysis of the char residues by scanning electron microscopy and FTIR. Furthermore, no obviously negative effect was found on the Izod impact strength and flexural property of DGEBA epoxy resins when TNTP loading limited in 5.0 wt %. DGEBA/DDS containing 2.5 wt % TNTP could enhance Izod impact strength from 10.47 to 10.94 kJ m−2, and showed no appreciable effect on the flexural property (85.20 MPa) comparing with pure DGEBA/DDS (87.03 MPa). Results indicated that TNTP as a phosphorus–nitrogen synergistic intumescent flame retardant could be used for DGEBA epoxy resin. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014, 131, 41079.
Influences of van der waals volume of substitute groups on CO2 permselectivity of polyimide‐A molecular simulation study
Authors: Nie Fei , He Gaohong , Liu Yuanfa , Zhao Wei , Ju Jia 
Published: June 2014

ABSTRACTPolyimide (PI) as a typical glassy polymer material was investigated by molecular simulation to reveal the relationship between polymer molecular structure and its gas separation properties. The influences of van der waals volume (Vw) on CO2 permselectivity of PI polymers (with four kinds of backbone substitute groups and a series of side substitute groups from small to large volume) and Vw was proposed as an intermediate to establish the relationship between the substitute group and permselectivity. The results show that the CO2 permeability (P) simply increases and CO2/N2 selectivity (S) decreases with the increasing Vw of side substitute groups. The linear fitline of P‐Vw is much suitable to describe and predict the effect of the increasing Vw of side substitute group on improving permeability by analyzing the experimental and calculated CO2 permeability. The increasing Vw of backbone substitute group can slow down the increasing of CO2 permeability, but result in the decreasing first and then recovering to the original level. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014, 131, 41082.
Assessing the status of a disjunct population of the endangered crayfish Euastacus bispinosus in a karst rising‐spring habitat in southern Australia
Authors: Whiterod Nick S. , Sweeney Oisín F. , Hammer Michael P. 
Published: June 2014

Abstract

Many species of freshwater crayfish of the endemic Australian genus Euastacus are threatened with extinction. Routine monitoring of most Euastacus species is minimal, and a subsequent lack of information has hampered prioritization of conservation and management efforts.
The present study investigated population parameters and temporal changes in abundance in a disjunct population of Euastacus bispinosus. This occurs at the western extent of the range of the species in the state of South Australia (SA) and inhabits a groundwater‐dependent karst habitat distinct from the larger population in the Victorian Glenelg basin.
Euastacus bispinosus was recorded at sites within seven karst rising‐springs as well as two isolated locations (sinkhole and cave), which expanded the extent of occurrence of the species in SA, but the area of occupancy remains limited. Most subpopulations contained low numbers, had little or no signs of recruitment, were dominated by large crayfish, and demonstrated a high incidence of gonopore aberrations. Declines in abundance were observed across these subpopulations between 2006 and 2011, although these declines were not statistically significant.
Of critical importance to the conservation of the species in SA is ensuring that groundwater discharge is maintained in karst rising‐springs, hydrological connectivity is enhanced between subpopulations and degradation within habitats is reversed. Further monitoring and research is necessary to gain a clear understanding of the status of subpopulations of the species over time.
Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Temporal Lobe Sulcal Pattern and the Bony Impressions in the Middle Cranial Fossa: The Case of theElSidrón (Spain) Neandertal Sample
Authors: Rosas Antonio , Peña‐Melián Angel , García‐Tabernero Antonio , Bastir Markus , De La Rasilla Marco 
Published: June 2014

ABSTRACTCorrespondence between temporal lobe sulcal pattern and bony impressions on the middle cranial fossae (MCF) was analyzed. MCF bone remains (SD‐359, SD‐315, and SD‐1219) from the El Sidrón (Spain) neandertal site are analyzed in this context. Direct comparison of the soft and hard tissues from the same individual was studied by means of: 1) dissection of two human heads; 2) optic (white light) surface scans; 3) computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the same head. The inferior temporal sulcus and gyrus are the features most strongly influencing MCF bone surface. The Superior temporal sulcus and middle temporal and fusiform gyri also leave imprints. Temporal lobe form differs betweenHomo sapiensand neandertals. A wider and larger post‐arcuate fossa (posterior limit of Brodmann area 20 and the anterior portion of area 37) is present in modern humans as compared to neandertals. However other traits of the MCF surface are similar in these two large‐brained human groups. A conspicuous variation is appreciated in the more vertical location of the inferior temporal gyrus inH. sapiens. In parallel, structures of the lower surface of the temporal lobe are more sagittally orientated. Grooves accommodating the fusiform and the lower temporal sulci become grossly parallel to the temporal squama. These differences can be understood within the context of a supero‐lateral deployment of the lobe inH. sapiens, a pattern previously identified (Bastir et al., Nat Commun 2 (2011) 588–595). Regarding dural sinus pattern, a higher incidence of petrosquamous sinus is detected in neandertal samples. Anat Rec, 297:2331–2341, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Solution structures and model membrane interactions of Ctriporin, an anti‐methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus Peptide from Scorpion Venom
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Susmita , Junjie Ryan Loh , Lim Brendan , Sanjeev R. , Xin Woon Yong , Yee Chong Kok , Hui Melodies Sim Ming , Yow Nicole , Sivaraman J. , Chatterjee Chiradip 
Published: June 2014

ABSTRACTCtriporin peptide (Ctr), a novel antimicrobial peptide isolated from the venom of the scorpion Chaerilus tricostatus, shows a broad‐spectrum of antimicrobial activity and is able to inhibit antibiotic resistant pathogens, including Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin Resistant Coagulase‐negative Staphylococcus, and Penicillin Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis strains. To understand the active conformation of the Ctr peptide in membranes, we have investigated the interaction of Ctr with the negatively charged and zwitterionic membrane‐mimetic micelles such as sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and n‐dodecylphosphocholine (DPC), respectively. The interactions were studied using fluorescence and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy. Fluorescence experiments revealed that the N‐terminus tryptophan residue of Ctr interacted with the hydrophobic core of the membrane mimicking micelles. The CD results suggest that interactions with membrane‐mimetic micelles induce an α‐helix conformation in Ctr. Moreover, we have determined the solution structures of Ctr in SDS and DPC micelles using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The structural comparison of Ctr in the presence of SDS and DPC micelles showed significant conformational changes. The observed structural differences of Ctr in anionic versus zwitterionic membrane‐mimetic micelles suggest that the mode of interaction of this peptide may be different in two environments which may account for its ability to differentiate bacterial and eukaryotic cell membrane. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Biopolymers 101: 1143–1153, 2014.
Tourniquet modification of the associating liver partition and portal ligation for staged hepatectomy procedure
Authors: Robles R , Parrilla P , López-Conesa A , Brusadin R , de la Peña J , Fuster M , García-López J A , Hernández E 
Published: June 2014

Abstract

Background
In staged liver resections, associating liver partition and portal ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) achieves sufficient hypertrophy of the future liver remnant (FLR) in 7 days. This is based on portal vein ligation and transection, and on occlusion of intrahepatic collaterals. This article presents a new surgical technique for achieving rapid hypertrophy of the FLR, which also involves adding intrahepatic collateral occlusion to portal vein transection.

Methods
Patients scheduled for two-stage liver resection for primary or secondary liver tumours, in whom the FLR was considered too small, were enrolled prospectively. In the first stage, a tourniquet was placed around the parenchymal transection line, and the right portal vein was ligated and cut (associating liver tourniquet and portal ligation for staged hepatectomy, ALTPS). The tourniquet was placed on the umbilical ligament if a staged right trisectionectomy was planned, and on Cantlie's line for staged right hepatectomy.

Results
From September 2011, 22 ALTPS procedures were carried out (right trisectionectomy in 15, right hepatectomy in 7). Median FLR at 7 days increased from 410 to 700 ml (median increase 61 (range 33–189) per cent). The median duration of the first stage was 125 min and no patient received a blood transfusion. The median duration of the second stage was 150 min and five patients required a blood transfusion. Fourteen patients had complications, most frequently infected collections, and five patients developed postoperative liver failure. Two patients died.

Conclusion
The ALTPS technique achieved adequate hypertrophy of the FLR after 7 days. It may provide a less aggressive modification of the ALPPS procedure.
Ionic liquid‐based dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction followed by RP‐HPLC determination of saquinavir in rat serum: application to pharmacokinetics
Authors: Ramisetti Nageswara Rao , Nimmu Narendra Varma , Challa Gangu Naidu 
Published: June 2014

ABSTRACTAn ionic liquid‐based dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction followed by RP‐HPLC determination of the most commonly prescribed protease inhibitor, saquinavir, in rat plasma was developed and validated. The effects of different ionic liquids, dispersive solvents, extractant/disperser ratio and salt concentration on sample recovery and enrichment were studied. Among the ionic liquids investigated, 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate was found to be most effective for extraction of saquinavir from rat serum. The recovery was found to be 95% at an extractant/disperser ratio of 0.43 using 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate and methanol as extraction and dispersive solvents. The recovery was further enhanced to 99.5% by addition of 5.0% NaCl. A threefold enhancement in detection and quantification limits was achieved, at 0.01 and 0.03 µg/mL, compared with the conventional protein precipitation method. A linear relationship was observed in the range of 0.035–10.0 µg/mL with a correlation coefficient (r2) of 0.9996. The method was validated and applied to study pharmacokinetics of saquinavir in rat serum. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
OpenICPSR
Authors: Lyle Jared 
Published: June 2014

AbstractEDITOR'S SUMMARYThe University of Michigan has added an option for researchers who want to self‐publish research data. As a variation on the 50‐year old Inter‐university Consortium for Political and Social Research data archive, the University has launched openICPSR allowing rapid data deposit and public access at no cost or minimal charge. Like the long‐standing archive, the openICPSR focuses on social and behavioral science and enjoys the sponsorship of an established university. It offers immediate distribution to 750 other institutions, an easy‐to‐use interface, topic‐specific metadata applied automatically and reviewed by professionals in the field and the capacity to handle restricted use data. Data may also be published in the standard archive. Social and behavioral scientists should consider archive features, preservation needs, audience and any disclosure risks when selecting a channel to self‐publish their research data.
Initial experience with the novel patent foramen ovale occlusion device Nit‐Occlud® in patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack
Authors: Steinberg Daniel H. , Bertog Stefan C. , Momberger Julia , Franke Jennifer , Hofmann Ilona , Renkhoff Kristina , Joy Sonya , Vaskelyte Laura , Sievert Horst 
Published: June 2014

BackgroundPatent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with cryptogenic strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). This study examined the initial experience with a new PFO occluder, the Nit‐Occlud® PFO Occlusion Device.MethodsSixty‐three patients with history of cryptogenic stroke or TIA and PFO underwent percutaneous closure of the defect with the Nit‐Occlud® PFO Occlusion Device. The primary endpoint was successful implantation without recurrent event, device malfunction, embolization, or the need for a replacement device over 6 ± 2 weeks. All patients underwent transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) at 6‐weeks, and 42 patients had repeat TEE at 6‐months. Clinical follow‐up at 18.7 ± 7.4 months was also performed.ResultsThe device was successfully implanted in 62 (98.4%) patients with no relevant procedural complications. At 6‐week follow‐up, 60 (95.2%) patients met the primary endpoint. A residual shunt at rest and with Valsalva was noted in 8 (12.7%) and 31 (49.2%) patients respectively at 6‐week TEE. At 6‐months, 1 of 42 (2.4%) and 9 of 42 (21.4%) patients had a residual shunt at rest and with Valsava, respectively. At 18 months, 5/63 patients had recurrent events (3 TIAs, 2 strokes). No device‐related complications occurred. One patient developed atrial fibrillation.ConclusionIn patients with cryptogenic stroke or TIA and a PFO, the Nit‐Occlud® PFO Occlusion Device appears to be both a safe and effective means to occlude the PFO. It is associated with high procedural success and favorable rates of complete closure. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Mechanism of luminal patency of the self‐expanding sideguard sidebranch stent: Evaluation by intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography
Authors: Ma Shixin , Maehara Akiko , Hauptmann Karl E. , Guagliumi Giulio , Valsecchi Orazio , Vassileva Angelina N. , Appelman Yolande , Sangiorgi Giuseppe , Prati Francesco , Mintz Gary S. 
Published: June 2014

BackgroundThe Cappella Sideguard (CS) sidebranch stent is a self‐expanding, thin‐strut, nitinol device with anatomic flaring at the sidebranch ostium designed to treat bifurcation lesions.ObjectiveTo evaluate the mechanism of long‐term lumen patency of the novel, self‐expanding CS sidebranch stent compared with a balloon‐expandable stent in the main vessel.MethodsWe performed intravascular ultrasound postintervention and at follow‐up in 24 CS stents and in 28 balloon‐expandable drug‐eluting stents deployed in the corresponding main vessel. Thirteen patients also had optical coherence tomography (OCT) at follow‐up to evaluate neointimal hyperplasia and strut coverage.ResultsCS stent area at the sidebranch carina increased significantly from 3.8 ± 1.2 mm2 postintervention to 4.6 ± 1.2 mm2 at follow‐up (P < 0.001), resulting in no change in lumen area (3.8 ± 1.2 mm2 to 3.7 ± 1.2 mm2, P = 0.72) despite a neointimal area at follow‐up of 0.9 ± 0.8 mm2. Volumetric changes were similar, and the distribution of neointimal hyperplasia peaked 1–2 mm distal to the carina. Change of lumen volume inversely correlated to the neointimal volume (R = −0.48, P < 0.001), but correlated positively to the change in stent volume (R = 0.52, P < 0.0001). By OCT, most CS struts were covered (100% [98.9, 100]) at the bifurcation site, whereas 61% of floating DES struts that crossed the sidebranch were covered by smooth tissue with a similar texture compared with neointima.ConclusionAlthough neointimal hyperplasia accumulates within the CS stent mainly 1–2 mm distal to the carina, the self‐expanding CS stent may be effective in maintaining an adequate patency in the sidebranch by continued stent expansion noted at follow‐up. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.