Dehydration of seabird prey during transport to the colony: effects on wet weight energy densities

1987 ◽  
Vol 65 (11) ◽  
pp. 2822-2824 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. A. Montevecchi ◽  
J. F. Piatt
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Cautious Interpretation ◽  
Existing Data

We present evidence to indicate that dehydration of prey transported by seabirds from capture sites at sea to chicks at colonies inflates estimates of wet weight energy densities. These findings and a comparison of wet and dry weight energy densities reported in the literature emphasize the importance of (i) accurate measurement of the fresh weight and water content of prey, (ii) use of dry weight energy densities in comparisons among species, seasons, and regions, and (iii) cautious interpretation and extrapolation of existing data sets.

scholarly journals Experimental model for in vivo determination of dietary fibre and its effect on the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine

1981 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Sofie Sandberg ◽  
H. Andersson ◽  
B. Hallgren ◽  
Kristina Hasselblad ◽  
B. Isaksson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Wheat Bran ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Direct Analysis ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Definition Of

1. An experimental model for the determination of dietary fibre according to the definition of Trowell et al. (1976) is described. Food was subjected to in vivo digestion in ileostomy patients, and the ileostomy contents were collected quantitatively, the polysaccharide components of which were analysed by gas–liquid chromatography and the Klason lignin by gravimetric determination. The model was used for the determination of dietary fibre in AACC (American Association of Cereal Chemists), wheat bran and for studies on the extent of hydrolysis of wheat-bran fibre in the stomach and small intestine. The effect of wheat bran on ileostomy losses of nitrogen, starch and electrolytes was also investigated.2. Nine patients with established ileostomies were studied during two periods while on a constant low-fibre diet. In the second period 16 g AACC wheat bran/d was added to the diet. The ileostomy contents and duplicate portions of the diet were subjected to determinations of wet weight, dry weight, water content, fibre components, starch, N, sodium and potassium.3. The wet weight of ileostomy contents increased by 94 g/24 h and dry weight by 10 g/24 h after consumption of bran. The dietary fibre of AACC bran, determined as the increase in polysaccharides and lignin of ileostomy contents after consumption of bran, was 280 g/kg fresh weight (310 g/kg dry matter). Direct analysis of polysaccharides and lignin in bran gave a value of 306 g/kg fresh weight. Of the added bran hemicellulose and cellulose 80–100% and 75–100% respectively were recovered in ileostomy contents. There was no significant difference between the two periods in amount of N, starch and K found in the ileostomy contents. The Na excretion increased during the ‘bran’ period and correlated well with the wet weight of ileostomy contents.4. In conclusion, it seems probable that determination of dietary fibre by in vivo digestion in ileostomy patients comes very close to the theoretical definition of dietary fibre, as the influence of bacteria in the ileum seems small. Bacterial growth should be avoided by using a technique involving the change of ileostomy bags every 2 h and immediate deep-freezing of the ileostomy contents. True dietary fibre can be determined by direct analysis of polysaccharides and lignin in the food, at least in bran. Very little digestion of hemicellulose and cellulose from bran occurs in the stomach and small bowel. The 10–20% loss in some patients may be due to digestion by the gastric juice or to bacterial fermentation in the ileum, or both. The extra amount of faecal N after consumption of bran, reported by others, is probably produced in the large bowel.

scholarly journals In vitro screening of rice genotypes using polyethylene glycol under drought stress

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Akte ◽  
S Yasmin ◽  
MJH Bhuiyan ◽  
F Khatun ◽  
J Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Drought Stress ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Relative Water Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Proline Accumulation ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Relative Water

Five rice varieties viz. Binadhan-4, Binadhan-5, Binadhan-6, Binadhan-10 and Iratom-24 were evaluated in vitro under different water stress conditions. Several parameters such as germination percentage, shoot length, root length, shoot-root ratio, fresh weight, dry weight, turgid weight, relative water content and proline accumulation were studied. Drought condition was created by MS medium supplemented with five treatments of PEG, with a control such as 0%, 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% of PEG. The highest germination (100%) was found in the variety Binadhan-10 under low water stress conditions induced by 1% PEG. Similarly, the highest percentage of germination was found in all varieties under control condition (0% PEG). The lowest percentage of germination was obtained in the variety Iratom-24. But under severe stress (4% PEG), the highest percentage of germination was found only in the variety Binadhan-10. Moreover, the variety Binadhan-10 was found to be the best at 4% PEG for shoot length, root length, shoot-root ratio, relative water content and also the best at 1% PEG for fresh weight, dry weight, turgid weight. Water stress decreased relative water content and increased proline accumulation in rice. The highest relative water content was recorded in the variety Binadhan-10 and the lowest value recorded in the variety Binadhan-5. The highest proline content was obtained from the binadhan-6 at the highest treatment (4% PEG). Binadhan-10 showed the best performance almost in all the parameters under drought stress because of its own nature of tolerancy.Progressive Agriculture 27 (2): 128-135, 2016

scholarly journals Penggunaan Beberapa Komposisi Spektrum Led Pada Potensi Dan Hasil Hidroponik Indoor Selada Keriting Hijau

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Daru Nurdianna ◽  
Retno Bandriyati Arni Putri ◽  
Dwi Harjoko
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Irradiation Treatment ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Led Irradiation

This study aims to determine the differences in the growth response of green curly lettuce to the differentiation treatment of LED lighting with different spectrum in indoor hydroponics. The research was conducted from October to November 2017. The experimental design used was experimental with 1 lighting factor with 5 levels, there are sunlight (P0), LED 20% blue: 80% red (P1), LED 80% blue: 20% red (P2), 50% blue LED: 50 % red (P3), and 100% white daylight (P4). Observational variables included plant height, leaf number, leaf area, leaf color, total wet weight, leaf wet weight, wet root weight and dry weight of the plant. The result of this experiment showed that LED irradiation have affect the treatment are plant height, leaf number, leaf area, chlorophyll content, fresh weight of harvest, root length, and dry weight of brackets. While those that have no significant effect are the wet weight of the roots. The results showed that between LED irradiation treatment L1, L2, L3, and L4 showed that treatment L2 with 80% blue spectrum composition: 20% red showed better growth based on: high plant, chlorophyll content, and root length. Treatment with L4 with white LED showed better growth based on the number of leaves, leaf area, fresh weight of harvest, root wet weight, and dry weight of total biomass. The results below the sunlight better than the LED irradiation treatment, because the intensity of LED far low and lack of controlled environmental conditions technology and management for growing lettuce. In all of LED treatment still looked etiolation because light intensity was not optimal yet.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Ekstrak Air Rumput Teki (Cyperus rotundus) Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Kandungan Klorofil Padi Gogo Varietas Inpago 8

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Mia A. Agustin ◽  
Zulkifli Zulkifli ◽  
Tundjung T. Handayani ◽  
Martha L. Lande
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Rice Variety ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Cyperus Rotundus ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Purple Nutsedge ◽  
Levene Test

The purpose of this research is to know whether the aqueous extract of purple nutsedge(Cyperus rotundus) have an effect on the growth and chlorophyll content of upland riceseedling of Inpago 8 varieties. This research was conducted at Botanical Laboratory ofBiology Department Faculty of Mathematics and the Natural Sciences University ofLampung from September to October 2017. The experiments were carried out in a completerandomized design with the main factors being aqueous extract of purple nutsedge with 5 level : 0% v / v (control), 5% v / v, 10% v / v, 15% v / v, and 20%v/v. Parameters measuredwere shoot length, fresh weight, dry weight, relative water content, and total chlorophyllcontent of rice seedling. Homogeneity of variance was determined by the Levene test at 5%significant level. Analysis of variance and Tukey HSD test is done at 5% significant level.The results showed that the concentration of extract correlated quadratic with shoot lengthwhere the maximum shoot length was 3.9 cm at 10% extract concentration. Fresh weight andrelative water content maximum were 73.21 mg and 76% respectively at concentrations of14% and 10%. The minimum total chlorophyll content was 0.47 mg / g tissue at aconcentration of 11%. There was no significant effect on the dry weight of the seedling.From the results of the study, it was concluded that the extract of purple nutsedge at aconcentration below 14% was a growth stimulator, but it was an inhibitor of chlorophyllbiosynthesis.Keyword: Chlorophyll, Growth, Upland rice variety Inpago 8, Purple nutsedge

scholarly journals Pathology of Infestation of the rat With Nippostrongylus Muris (Yokogawa) I. Changes in the Water Content, Dry Weight, and Tissues of the Small Intestine

1957 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 374 ◽  
Author(s):  
LEA Symons
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Intestinal Tissue

The fresh weight of the rat's small intestine together with its contents, as well as the intestinal tissue alone, was doubled during the 15 days following infestation by the nematode N. muris (Yokogawa, 1920). This increase, which was independent of the growth of the rat, was largely due to a two-fold increase in the water content of both the lumen and the tissues. The dry weight of the tissues was increased by half.

scholarly journals Seasonal concentrations of cesium-137 in rumen content, skeletal muscles and feces of caribou from the Porcupine herd: lichen ingestion rates and implications for human consumption

Rangifer ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Allaye-Chan ◽  
R. G. White ◽  
D. F. Holleman ◽  
D. E. Russell
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Skeletal Muscles ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Rumen Content ◽  
Late Winter ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Cesium 137 ◽  
Wet Weight

The Porcupine caribou herd was monitored for cesium-137 during 1987 to address human health concerns over potential meat contamination by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl accident, and to determine lichen intake rates based on body burdens of radiocesium. A total of 36 caribou were collected from northwestern Alaska and the Yukon Territories in March, June, September, and November. Mean radiocesium concentrations in skeletal muscle peaked in March at 133 Bq/kg fresh weight. This value should not prove hazardous to human health. Radiocesium concentrations in skeletal muscle (wet weight) ranged from approximately 22 to 50% of radiocesium concentrations in rumen contents (dry weight), and from approximately 15 to 37% of radiocesium concentrations in feces (dry weight). Radioactivity in feces was significantly correlated with radioactivity in rumen contents. Computer simulations relating lichen intake rates to radiocesium body burdens are presented for 3 scenarios: (1) when seasonal intakes were adjusted to provide the optimum fit between simulated and observed radiocesium body burdens (2) when seasonal intakes were based on empirical data, and (3) when seasonal intakes were adjusted to yield a "conventional" radiocesium curve of a slow fall build-up prior to a late winter plateau.

scholarly journals Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Kedelai dengan Aplikasi Limbah Tofu dan Mikoriza Arbuskular pada Tanah Masam

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Wan Arfiani Barus ◽  
Bambang S.A.S ◽  
Bagus Permadi
Keyword(s):  
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Acid Soils ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Crop Development ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Number Of Branches

Utilization of acid soils for food crop development must be carried out because of land conversion. The main problem in acid soils is the unavailability of P nutrients. Utilization of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza on acid soils has been found to contribute to the availability of P nutrients. This study used a factorial randomized block design with 2 factors, namely the application of tofu waste and arbuscular mycorrhiza. Tofu waste dosage consists of 0, 125, 250 and 375 g/polybag and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza application, namely: 0, 6, 12 and 18 g/polybag. The results showed that the application of tofu waste at a dose of 375 g / polybag affected significantly and gave the best results for the parameters of plant height, number of branches, wet weight and dry weight of soybean crop stover. While the application of arbuscular mycorrhiza with the best dose of 18 g / polybag affected significantly to fresh weight and dry weight of the roots of soybean. However, the interaction between the two treatments did not affected significantly to all observed variables.

scholarly journals Agronomic response of cauliflower to the addition of silicon to the soil under water deficit1

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Soares Wenneck ◽  
Reni Saath ◽  
Roberto Rezende ◽  
André Felipe Barion Alves Andrean ◽  
Danilo César Santi
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Agronomic Performance ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Water Replacement ◽  
Water Conditions

ABSTRACT Water deficit in cauliflower cultivation may impair its development and yield. This study aimed to analyze the agronomic performance of cauliflower grown in a protected environment, under different water conditions and silicon (Si) doses. The experiment was arranged in a randomized block design, in a 3 x 4 factorial scheme, with three levels of water replacement [40, 70 and 100 % of the evapotranspiration (ETc)] and four Si doses (0, 50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1), with four replications. Leaf (SPAD index, area, fresh and dry weight), stem (diameter, height, fresh and dry weight) and inflorescence (diameter, fresh weight, dry weight, water content and commercial classification) characteristics were evaluated. The replacement of 40 % of the ETc showed lower results for the SPAD index in the phases II and III, leaf area, leaf and stem fresh weight and inflorescence diameter. The 70 % replacement cultivation showed a yield similar to that of the 100 % of the ETc. The use of Si was beneficial for the productive performance of the cauliflower at all levels of water replacement.

scholarly journals Pertumbuhan Tanaman Vanili (Vanilla planifolia) dalam Polybag pada Beberapa Kombinasi Media Tanam dan Frekuensi Penyiraman Menggunakan Teknologi Irigasi Tetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Jamaludin Jamaludin ◽  
M. Gary Ranchiano
Keyword(s):  
Dry Weight ◽  
Vanilla Planifolia ◽  
Rice Husks ◽  
Media Composition ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Irrigation Technology ◽  
The Media ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Experimental Garden

The study aimed to find the media composition and watering frequency through drip irrigation technology, which is appropriate to support the growth of vanilla plants in polybags. The research was conducted in the STIPER Dharma Wacana Metro experimental garden from April to July 2020. The first factor is the composition of the planting medium, namely soil + manure, soil + manure + rice husks, soil + manure + sand, and soil + manure + cocopeat. The second factor is watering frequency, namely 1, 2, and 3 times a day. Each treatment was repeated three times. The variables observed included plant height (cm), number of leaves (strands), shoot fresh weight (g), root fresh weight (g), and biomass dry weight (g). The use of mixed media of soil, manure, and cocopeat is the best media composition by producing a root wet weight of 8.0 g and a dry weight of 7.2 g. The frequency of watering three times a day resulted in the best height of vanilla plants being 51.8 cm compared to the frequency of watering once and twice a day. There was no interaction between the composition of the growing media and the frequency of watering on vanilla plants growth in polybags.

The Growth-Changes and Structure of the Egg of the African Migratory Locust, Locusta migratoria migratorioides, R. & F. (Orthoptera, Acrididae)

1936 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mithan Lal Roonwal
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Locusta Migratoria ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Vitelline Membrane ◽  
Moist Soil ◽  
Migratory Locust ◽  
Locusta Migratoria Migratorioides ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Growth Changes

The eggs of Locusta migratoria migratorioides, R. & F., increase in size during development. The increase is due to the absorption of water from the surrounding moist soil.The wet weight of a freshly laid egg is 0·0063±0·0008 gms, and of a fully developed egg 0·014±0·002 gms. The dry weight of a freshly laid egg is 0·003± 0·0004 gms. and of a fully developed egg 0·0024±0·0002 gms. The water-content of an egg increases from 51·92±3·53 per cent, of the wet weight in the freshly laid egg to 82·36±2·14 per cent, in the fully developed egg.The egg-wall consists of an exo- and endochorion and a thick vitelline membrane. The latter has a felt-like structure in the freshly laid egg, but as the egg develops, this membrane increases in thickness and acquires a laminated character.The micropylar apparatus consists of a ring of about 35–43 oblique, funnelshaped canals arranged round the egg near its posterior end.

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