SOME FACTORS AFFECTING THE RESISTANCE OF EJACULATED AND EPIDIDYMAL SPERMATOZOA OF THE BOAR TO DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1944 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
pp. 619-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Lasley ◽  
Ralph Bogart
1969 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 587-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. N. Khan

Variability in the host-reaction of barley to infection by Drechslera teres was examined in the parents and progeny of selected crosses under different environmental conditions of testing.The Ethiopian variety C.I. 5791 exhibits a consistently high level of resistance under a range of environmental conditions, which is in contrast to the Manchurian variety C.I. 2330. The sensitivity of the genes for resistance possessed by these varieties to environmental modifications is considered to depend upon their respective genetic backgrounds. Furthermore, variability of host reaction in the progeny of these resistant varieties was shown to be influenced by the genetic background of the susceptible parent used.The implications of these findings in the conduct and interpretation of genetic studies and in backcross breeding programs is discussed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 852 ◽  
pp. 859-866
Author(s):  
Milind Havanur ◽  
A. Arockia Selvakumar

Grease dispensing unit is a well invented tool for greasing application which preserves health of operator working and ensures optimal quantity. There are fluctuations in the process of grease dispensing which is dependent on process parameters which make the grease dispensing. The properties of grease vary which depend on environmental conditions. In this paper the modeling of grease dispensing process using artificial intelligence method, fuzzy logic to optimize the flow of grease by considering the factors affecting the flow of grease and usage of automated system for grease dispensing process. The work involves usage of LabVIEW for modeling of fuzzy logic network Based on the results obtained a detailed discussions were made on how to implement the fuzzy logic system for optimization of flow of grease for the existing process. Further, the work also details the future scope of work that can be carried out.


2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Joanna Kajzer-Bonk

In this paper, we studied the egg-case (oothecae) deposition of the European mantis, Mantis religiosa (Linnaeus 1758), a predatory insect. We hypothesized that the height of ootheca deposition on a plant reflects the insolation requirements of the species, and would increase when plant cover is denser. We found that the taller the plants nearby, the greater the height of egg deposition. Oothecae were also oviposited higher in denser vegetation. The observed behavior may ensure the proper insolation of developing offspring. To our knowledge, this is the first description of an egg laying strategy of this species under natural conditions. This finding allows for a better understanding of habitat selection and the overall ecology of the European mantis. It may be also useful in identifying the mechanisms of the range extension of this species and is a potential tool to effectively conserve xerothermic ootheca-laying animals. Further studies are required to assess the flexibility of this behavior under different environmental conditions.


Weed Science ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 509-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. D. Wills

Toxicity of nonradiolabeled and translocation of14C-labeled glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine] in cotton(Gossypium hirsutumL.) were evaluated under different environmental conditions as affected by surfactant and by the maturity of the plant tissue at the place of herbicide application. Toxicity was affected primarily by temperature with 21 to 40% greater cotton injury at 25 C than at 35 C. The addition of surfactant often increased toxicity under environmental conditions where toxicity was initially low. Absorption and translocation of14C was affected primarily by relative humidity (RH). At constant temperature and rate of surfactant, an increase in RH from 40 to 100% resulted in a 3- to 6-fold increase in translocation of14C. Autoradiograms indicated that the movement of the14C-label was primarily into leaves above the treated area. Translocation of14C was significantly greater following application to the mature lower stem than to the mature lower leaves or to immature upper stem or leaves of cotton.


Author(s):  
Seth D. Meyer ◽  
John Kruse

This research investigates factors influencing locking time as well as the source of variation in the locking time on the Upper Mississippi River, and includes tow characteristics and environmental conditions over 1992-2004. The newer 1,200 ft. locks reduce both locking time and time variation, improving efficiency on the system as a whole. Importantly, the analysis suggests lock capacity has declined over the 1992 to 2004 period for all locks. After correcting for tow and environmental characteristics, very little of the remaining variation is explained by a unique vessel identification number assigned by the Army Corps of Engineers, indicating that lockage fees based purely on relative locking times would not provide the intended result.


Accounting ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 1521-1528
Author(s):  
Fatimah Fatimah ◽  
Abid Djazuli ◽  
Fitriya Fauzi

This study aims to analyse the factors affecting the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia. Data of 100 MSMEs were collected through questionnaires in the 15 regencies/cities in South Sumatra. The statistical analysis used was Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) processed through AMOS. The results evidence that the external factors of capital support, business partners, and infrastructure directly have no direct effects but indirectly affect the performance of MSMEs in South Sumatra. Also, the availability of resources and environmental conditions; and the capability of business owners and employees indirectly affect the performance of MSMEs in South Sumatra. Lastly, the use of technology and research impact the performance of MSMEs in South Sumatra directly and indirectly through the availability of resources and environmental conditions and business owners and employees' capability. Theoretically, this study expands the MSMEs literature by discussing factors (i.e., external and internal) affecting MSMEs' performance holistically. Practically, this study is beneficial for the government, practitioners, and policymakers.


2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
C. Matás ◽  
M. Sansegundo ◽  
S. Ruiz ◽  
J. Gadea

The production of pig embryos in vitro is still relatively inefficient compared with results obtained with oocytes matured and fertilized in vivo. The main reasons for this limited performance are polyspermy after IVF and the poor developmental ability of embryos produced by IVM-IVF (Kikuchi et al. 2002 Biol. Reprod. 1033-1041). Between factors affecting polyspermy are the sperm procedures before IVF. Usually, these procedures including centrifugations that increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation in spermatozoa. ROS play an important role in sperm physiology including capacitation. Physiological concentrations of ROS have been proposed to enhance sperm capacitation by increasing cAMP synthesis and by inhibiting protein tyrosine phosphatases whilst activating tyrosine kinases. In general, epididymal spermatozoa appear to be able to capacitate and fertilize eggs in vitro much more easily than ejaculated spermatozoa (Yanagimachi Mammalian Fertilization. In: The Physiology of Reproduction, Raven Press 1988; 135-182). In this study, we investigated how different sources (ejaculated spermatozoa vs. epididymal spermatozoa) and sperm capacitating methods, usually employed in porcine IVF, could be affect ROS generation. Sperm-rich fractions from five fertile boars and sperm from five different epididyimides were used. The semen samples were then: (i) washed in Dulbecco's phosphate-buffered saline (DPBS) supplemented with 0.1% BSA, (ii) left unwashed, or (iii) washed on a Percoll (Pharmacia, Uppsala, Sweden) gradient (Mat�s et al. 2003 Reproduction 125, 133-141). Production of ROS was measured by incubating the spermatozoa in the in vitro fertilization medium (TALP) in the presence of 0.7 �m 22,72-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate at 37�C under 5% CO2 in 100% humidified air. Every 15 min (from 15 to 135) the samples were analyzed and evaluated by flow cytometry. Measurements were expressed as the mean green intensity fluorescence units and it was used as index of ROS generation (Gadea et al. 2005 J. Androl. 26, 396-404). ANOVA analysis revealed a significant effect of sperm treatment on the ROS generation (P < 0.001). The highest value was obtained in sperm washed on a Percoll gradient and the lowest in unwashed semen. When ejaculated vs. epididymal semen was analyzed, the same tendency was observed in both. However, the values were always lower in epididymal semen than in ejaculated semen (P < 0.001). As a conclusion, ROS generation is different between treatments and between semen procedures for the time interval studied, and this finding may help to explain the different outcome in IVF among laboratories. This work was supported by Ministerio de Educaci�n y Ciencia, AGL2003-03144.


Weed Science ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. G. McWhorter ◽  
G. D. Wills

Absorption and translocation of14C-mefluidide {N-[2,4-dimethyl-5-[[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl] amino] phenyl] acetamide} in soybeans [Glycine max(L.) Merr. ‘Lee 68’], common cocklebur(Xanthium pensylvanicumWallr.), and johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense(L.) Pers.] were evaluated under different environmental conditions with and without adjuvants. At a constant level of 40 or 100% relative humidity (RH), an increase in air temperature from 22 to 32 C resulted in a two- to three-fold increase in absorption and a four- to eight-fold increase in translocation of the14C in soybeans following application to the second trifoliolate. At constant 22 or 32 C an increase from 40 to 100% RH resulted in less than a two-fold increase in absorption or translocation of14C in soybeans. Autoradiograms indicated that movement of the14C was primarily into leaves above the treated area. Translocation of14C was significantly greater following application to the lower stem than to leaves. In common cocklebur,14C absorption increased about three-fold at both 22 and 32 C with an increase from 40 to 100% RH following application to the second alternate leaf. At both levels of RH, absorption and translocation increased as the temperature was increased from 22 to 32 C. The addition of an adjuvant increased absorption and translocation in common cocklebur under all environmental conditions. When14C-mefluidide was applied without an adjuvant to johnsongrass, absorption increased five- to six-fold at both 22 and 32 C as RH was increased from 40 to 100%. Translocation in johnsongrass was often affected less by variations in temperature than it was in soybeans or common cocklebur. The adjuvant increased absorption and translocation of the14C-label of mefluidide in johnsongrass. The14C-label accumulated primarily in the distal leaf of johnsongrass or in leaves above the treated area.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Ida Ayu Dyah Maharani ◽  
Imam Santosa ◽  
Prabu Wardono ◽  
Widjaja Martokusumo

Bali Aga residential buildings which have a vernacular character believed to be built deliberately by humans as a shelter when they started to live settled in 8th to 13th century. The shape of Bali Aga residential buildings have a transformation in similarity and difference among Bali Aga villages, occur in each period of Bali Aga era in diachronic ways. This research traces the factors which influence that phenomenon. The Bali Aga era that rebranding attempted to an ancient, the new and the newest Bali Aga, show that transformation in the similarity and difference is not due to cultural overlapping only. The change of local environmental conditions and potential also affect it, in accordance with the vernacular concept. Both become the most important factors affecting the shape of Bali Aga residential buildings, which written in qualitative historiography method limited to the discussion about interior and façade of buildings.


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