Evaluation of microscopy techniques and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy on textile fibers from the Vesuvian area: A pilot study on degradation processes that prevent the characterization of bast fibers

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 102794
Author(s):  
F. Coletti ◽  
M. Romani ◽  
G. Ceres ◽  
U. Zammit ◽  
M. Cestelli Guidi
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Ftir Spectroscopy ◽  
Textile Fibers ◽  
Bast Fibers ◽  
Degradation Processes ◽  
Microscopy Techniques

scholarly journals Biofilm Formation in Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni: Structure and Development

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 546
Author(s):  
Pilar Sabuquillo ◽  
Jaime Cubero
Keyword(s):  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Extracellular Polymeric Substances ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Infection Process ◽  
Bacterial Attachment ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Cell Structures ◽  
Microscopy Techniques

Xanthomonasarboricola pv. pruni (Xap) causes bacterial spot of stone fruit and almond, an important plant disease with a high economic impact. Biofilm formation is one of the mechanisms that microbial communities use to adapt to environmental changes and to survive and colonize plants. Herein, biofilm formation by Xap was analyzed on abiotic and biotic surfaces using different microscopy techniques which allowed characterization of the different biofilm stages compared to the planktonic condition. All Xap strains assayed were able to form real biofilms creating organized structures comprised by viable cells. Xap in biofilms differentiated from free-living bacteria forming complex matrix-encased multicellular structures which become surrounded by a network of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Moreover, nutrient content of the environment and bacterial growth have been shown as key factors for biofilm formation and its development. Besides, this is the first work where different cell structures involved in bacterial attachment and aggregation have been identified during Xap biofilm progression. Our findings provide insights regarding different aspects of the biofilm formation of Xap which improve our understanding of the bacterial infection process occurred in Prunus spp and that may help in future disease control approaches.

scholarly journals Development and evaluation of two different lameness models in meat goats, a pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily J Reppert ◽  
Michael D Kleinhenz ◽  
Abbie Viscardi ◽  
Shawnee R Montgomery ◽  
Alison R Crane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Plasma Cortisol ◽  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Livestock Species ◽  
Meat Goats ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal ◽  
Maximum Temperatures

Abstract Lameness is a serious health concern for livestock species. Understanding individual animal response to pain and characterization of lameness are critical when developing appropriate treatments. The objectives of this pilot study was to evaluate two different lameness models and measures for determining response to induced lameness in meat goats. Lameness was induced by intraarticular injection into the left hind lateral claw distal interphalangeal joint with either amphotericin B (Amp-B) or kaolin-carrageenan (K-C). Response to lameness was characterized by behavior scoring, visual lameness scoring (VLS), infrared thermography (IRT) of the affected digit, pressure mat gait analysis (PMT), and plasma cortisol (CORT) analysis. Lame goats had higher VLS compared to controls (P = 0.003). Maximum temperatures measured in hooves from lame vs control goats were significantly higher (P = 0.003). Pressure mat analysis demonstrated, when compared to controls, lame goats had decreased force (P = 0.013), impulse (P = 0.007), contact pressure (P = 0.007), and contact area of the left hind limb (P = 0.009). Mean CORT levels 4 and 6 h after lameness induction were higher in lame goats (P = 0.005, P = 0.01). The two lameness methods reliably induced lameness of varying severity in healthy meat goats.

scholarly journals Correction to: Eye-tracking-aided characterization of saccades and antisaccades in SYNE1 ataxia patients: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laszlo Szpisjak ◽  
Gabor Szaraz ◽  
Andras Salamon ◽  
Viola L. Nemeth ◽  
Noemi Szepfalusi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Eye Tracking

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

scholarly journals Characterization of essential oils extracted from different aromatic plants by FTIR spectroscopy

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ioana MORAR ◽  
Florinela FETEA ◽  
Ancuta Mihaela ROTAR ◽  
Melinda NAGY ◽  
Cristina Anamaria SEMENIUC
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Ftir Spectroscopy ◽  
Ftir Spectra ◽  
Aromatic Plants

Four essential oils isolated from dried leaves of parsley, lovage, basil, and thyme were investigated by FTIR spectroscopy. FTIR spectra revealed characteristic key bands for the main compounds of tested essential oils.

Su1664 Development of a New Algorithm for an Automated Detection and Characterization of Bile Ducts From ERCP Images: a Pilot Study in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Healthy Controls

2014 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. AB358-AB359
Author(s):  
Carsten Schmidt ◽  
Christian LautenschläGER ◽  
Janin LautenschläGER ◽  
Herbert SüSse ◽  
Joachim Denzler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis ◽  
Sclerosing Cholangitis ◽  
Bile Ducts ◽  
Automated Detection ◽  
Healthy Controls

Characterization of bonding interactions of the intermediary electron acceptor in the reaction center of Photosystem II by FTIR spectroscopy

1990 ◽  
Vol 1016 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Nabedryk ◽  
S. Andrianambinintsoa ◽  
G. Berger ◽  
M. Leonhard ◽  
W. Mäntele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photosystem Ii ◽  
Ftir Spectroscopy ◽  
Reaction Center ◽  
Electron Acceptor
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