Effect of fly density and holding period on quality parameters of pre‐release chilled adults of Anastrepha obliqua (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Author(s):  
Salvador Flores ◽  
Florida López‐Arriaga ◽  
Sergio Campos ◽  
José Arredondo ◽  
Pablo Montoya

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Graell ◽  
C. Larrigaudiere ◽  
M. Vendrell

In a 2-year study, Topred (TR) apples harvested from the area of Lleida (NE Spain) were treated with 3 rates (0, 1000 and 2000 ppm) of diphenylamine (DPA) and held in 3 different experimental storage conditions: standard controlled atmosphere (CA) with 3% O2 and 3% CO2; low oxygen (LO) atmosphere with 2% O2 and 2% CO2; ultra-low oxygen (ULO) atmosphere with 1% O2 and 1% CO2. All samples were maintained at 1 °C and 93-94% relative humidity. The incidence of super ficial scald and quality parameters were assessed in February, April and June, after storage plus 1 and 7 days at 20 °C, in samples from each treatment (anti-scald rate and storage atmosphere). Storage in ULO was effective in extending the storage life of the fruit. Firmness retention was better in these fruits than in fruits held in CA and LO storage; generally, after a 7-day post-storage holding period at 20 °C, the differences were maintained. The soluble solids content and titratable acidity were similar for all treatments. These changes were similar for the 2 years studied. Over one season (1993-94) the ULO atmosphere provided the best control of superficial scald in TR apples, although a low concentration of anti-scald was necessary in some cases. During the 7-day post-storage holding period the fruit of all treatments showed an increased incidence of scald, but fruit from the ULO treatment could be considered acceptable for market distribution. Susceptibility of fruit to scald exhib ited seasonal variation; in the 1994-95 season, DPA treatment was necessary to control scald in ULO apples. No appreciable increase in low O2 injury was found in this cultivar held in 1 or 2% O2.



Planta Medica ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Turek ◽  
S Ritter ◽  
F Stintzing




TAPPI Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 679-689
Author(s):  
CYDNEY RECHTIN ◽  
CHITTA RANJAN ◽  
ANTHONY LEWIS ◽  
BETH ANN ZARKO

Packaging manufacturers are challenged to achieve consistent strength targets and maximize production while reducing costs through smarter fiber utilization, chemical optimization, energy reduction, and more. With innovative instrumentation readily accessible, mills are collecting vast amounts of data that provide them with ever increasing visibility into their processes. Turning this visibility into actionable insight is key to successfully exceeding customer expectations and reducing costs. Predictive analytics supported by machine learning can provide real-time quality measures that remain robust and accurate in the face of changing machine conditions. These adaptive quality “soft sensors” allow for more informed, on-the-fly process changes; fast change detection; and process control optimization without requiring periodic model tuning. The use of predictive modeling in the paper industry has increased in recent years; however, little attention has been given to packaging finished quality. The use of machine learning to maintain prediction relevancy under everchanging machine conditions is novel. In this paper, we demonstrate the process of establishing real-time, adaptive quality predictions in an industry focused on reel-to-reel quality control, and we discuss the value created through the availability and use of real-time critical quality.



2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Hossain ◽  
MM Islam ◽  
F Naznin ◽  
RN Ferdousi ◽  
FY Bari ◽  
...  

Semen was collected from four rams, using artificial vagina and viability%, motility% and plasma membrane integrity% were measured. Fresh ejaculates (n = 32) were separated by modified swim-up separation using modified human tubal fluid medium. Four fractions of supernatant were collected at 15-minute intervals. The mean volume, mass activity, concentration, motility%, viability%, normal morphology and membrane integrity% (HOST +ve) of fresh semen were 1.0 ± 0.14, 4.1 ± 0.1 × 109 spermatozoa/ml, 85.0 ± 1.3, 89.4 ± 1.0, 85.5 ± 0.7, 84.7 ± 0.5 respectively. There was no significant (P>0.05) difference in fresh semen quality parameters between rams. The motility%, viability% and HOST +ve % of first, second, third and fourth fractions were 53.4 ± 0.5, 68.2 ± 0.3, 74.8 ± 0.3 and 65.5 ± 0.4; 55.5 ± 0.4, 66.2 ± 0.4, 74.5 ± 0.3 and 73.6 ± 0.3 and 66.7 ± 0.5, 66.8 ± 0.5, 65.2 ± 0.4 and 74.7 ± 0.5 respectively. The motility%, viability% and membrane integrity% of separated semen samples differed significantly (P<0.05) between four fractions. The mean motility% and viability% were significantly higher (P<0.05) in third fraction (74.8 ± 0.3%), whereas the mean HOST +ve% was significantly higher (P<0.05) in fourth fraction (74.7 ± 0.5). All quality parameters of separated spermatozoa were significantly (P<0.05) lower than that of fresh semen. The pregnancy rates were higher with fresh semen (71%) in comparison to that of separated sample (57%).Bangl. vet. 2016. Vol. 33, No. 2, 62-70



2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
F Zannat ◽  
MA Ali ◽  
MA Sattar

A study was conducted to evaluate the water quality parameters of pond water at Mymensingh Urban region. The water samples were collected from 30 ponds located at Mymensingh Urban Region during August to October 2010. The chemical analyses of water samples included pH, EC, Na, K, Ca, S, Mn and As were done by standard methods. The chemical properties in pond water were found pH 6.68 to 7.14, EC 227 to 700 ?Scm-1, Na 15.57 to 36.00 ppm, K 3.83 to 16.16 ppm, Ca 2.01 to 7.29 ppm, S 1.61 to 4.67 ppm, Mn 0.33 to 0.684 ppm and As 0.0011 to 0.0059 ppm. The pH values of water samples revealed that water samples were acidic to slightly alkaline in nature. The EC value revealed that water samples were medium salinity except one sample and also good for irrigation. According to drinking water standard Mn toxicity was detected in pond water. Considering Na, Ca and S ions pond water was safe for irrigation and aquaculture. In case of K ion, all the samples were suitable for irrigation but unsuitable for aquaculture.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(1): 85-89 2015



ENTOMON ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-286
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar Yadav ◽  
R.B. Singh

Among the insecticides tested as seed protectants against Callosobruchus chinensis under ambient condition for a period of nine months revealed that all seed protectants were significantly effective. Maximum germination was observed (86.67%) when seed treated with novaluron 10 EC @0.05ml/kg followed by emamectin benzoate 5 SG@40mg/kg (85.67 per cent). The vigour index was maximum in emamectin benzoate (1913.87) followed by novaluron.



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