scholarly journals Haplotypes for Type, Degree, and Rate of Marbling in Cattle Are Syntenic with Human Muscular Dystrophy

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally S. Lloyd ◽  
Edward J. Steele ◽  
Jose L. Valenzuela ◽  
Roger L. Dawkins
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Melting Temperature ◽  
Muscle Metabolism ◽  
Intramuscular Fat ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Selection Of

Traditional analyses of a QTL on Bota 19 implicate a surfeit of candidates, but each is of marginal significance in explaining the deposition of healthy, low melting temperature fat within marbled muscle of Wagyu cattle. As an alternative approach, we have used genomic, multigenerational segregation to identify 14 conserved, ancestral 20 Mb haplotypes. These determine the degree and rate of marbling in Wagyu and other breeds of cattle. The melting temperature of intramuscular fat is highly heritable and traceable by haplotyping. Fortunately, for the production of healthy beef, some of these haplotypes are sufficiently penetrant to be expressed in heterozygous crossbreds, thereby allowing selection of sires which will improve the healthiness of beef produced under even harsh climatic conditions. The region of Bota 19 is syntenic to a region of Hosa 17 known to be important in muscle metabolism and in determining susceptibility to a form of human muscular dystrophy.

Implementasi Algoritma MAX-MIN Ant System pada Penjadwalan Mata Kuliah

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
William Aprilius ◽  
Lorentzo Augustino ◽  
Ong Yeremia M. H.
Keyword(s):  
Ant Colony Optimization ◽  
Ant Colony ◽  
Ant System ◽  
University Course Timetabling ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Ant System Algorithm ◽  
Index Terms ◽  
Course Timetabling Problem ◽  
University Course ◽  
Selection Of

University Course Timetabling Problem is a problem faced by every university, one of which is Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. Timetabling process is done by allocating time and space so that the whole associated class and course can be implemented. In this paper, the problem will be solved by using MAX-MIN Ant System Algorithm. This algorithm is an alternative approach to ant colony optimization. This algorithm uses two tables of pheromones as stigmergy, i.e. timeslot pheromone table and room pheromone table. In addition, the selection of timeslot and room is done by using the standard deviation of the value of pheromones. Testing is carried out by using 105 events, 45 timeslots, and 3 types of categories based on the number of rooms provided, i.e. large, medium, and small. In each category, testing is performed 5 times and for each testing, the data recorded is the unplace and Soft Constraint Penalty. In general, the greater the number of rooms, the smaller the unplace. Index Terms—ant colony optimization, max-min ant system, timetabling

scholarly journals Potential for Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) in South Bihar, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3502
Author(s):  
Somnath Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Aviram Sharma ◽  
Satiprasad Sahoo ◽  
Kishore Dhavala ◽  
Prabhakar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Hard Rock ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Aquifer Storage And Recovery ◽  
Aquifer Recharge ◽  
Aquifer Storage ◽  
Cropping Season ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Surface Technique

Among the several options of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) techniques, the aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) is a well-known sub-surface technique to replenish depleted aquifers, which is contingent upon the selection of appropriate sites. This paper explores the potential of ASR for groundwater recharge in the hydrological, hydrogeological, social, and economic context of South Bihar in India. Based on the water samples from more than 137 wells and socio-economic surveys, ASR installations were piloted through seven selected entrepreneurial farmers in two villages of South Bihar. The feasibility of ASR in both hard rock and deep alluvial aquifers was demonstrated for the prominent aquifer types in the marginal alluvial plains of South Bihar and elsewhere. It was postulated through this pilot study that a successful spread of ASR in South Bihar can augment usable water resources for agriculture during the winter cropping season. More importantly, ASR can adapt to local circumstances and challenges under changing climatic conditions. The flexible and participatory approach in this pilot study also allowed the farmers to creatively engage with the design and governance aspects of the recharge pit. The entrepreneurial farmers-led model builds local accountability, creates avenues for private investments, and opens up the space for continued innovation in technology and management, while also committing to resource distributive justice and environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals Elk (Cervus elaphus) Seasonal Habitat Selection in a Heterogeneous Forest Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesse N. Popp ◽  
David N. C. McGeachy ◽  
Josef Hamr
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Selection ◽  
Cervus Elaphus ◽  
Forest Structure ◽  
Hardwood Forests ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
White Birch ◽  
Balsam Poplar ◽  
Adult Females ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Future Management

Seasonal habitat selection by the reintroduced Burwash elk population, approximately 30 km south of Sudbury, Ontario, has been analysed in order to assist in the development of future management. Twenty-five adult females were radio-collared and tracked 1–3 times a week for 3 years. The most prominent patterns included selection of intolerant hardwood forests (trembling aspen, white birch, and balsam poplar) during all seasons, while Great Lakes-St. Lawrence pines (white and red pine dominated stands) were used less than expected based on availability for all seasons. The selection patterns are likely associated with seasonal climatic conditions and forage preferences. Because the selection behaviours displayed here varied greatly from other elk habitat studies, it is suggested that managers consider the importance of population-specific habitat studies before developing related strategies.

data a; * significance level; a=0.05; * variance of difference of two observations on the log scale; * sigmaW = within-subjects standard deviation; sigmaW=0.355; s=sqrt(2)*sigmaW; * total number of subjects (needs to be a multiple of 2); n=58; * error degrees of freedom for AB/BA cross-over with n subjects in total; n2=n-2; * ratio = mu_T/mu_R; ratio=1.00; run; data b; set a; * calculate power; t1=tinv(1-a,n-2); t2=-t1; nc1=(sqrt(n))*((log(ratio)-log(0.8))/s); nc2=(sqrt(n))*((log(ratio)-log(1.25))/s); df=(sqrt(n-2))*((nc1-nc2)/(2*t1)); prob1=probt(t1,df,nc1); prob2=probt(t2,df,nc2); answer=prob2-prob1; power=answer*100; run; proc print data=b; run; As an example of using this SAS code, suppose µ = 1, σ = 0.355, α = 0.05 and n = 58. The power (as a percentage) is calculated as 90.4. The required number of subjects to achieve a given power can easily be obtained by trial and error using a selection of values of n. An alternative approach is to use trial and error directly on the sample size n for a given power. For more on this see Phillips (1990) and Diletti et al. (1991), for example. 7.4 Individual bioequivalence As noted in Section 7.1, individual bioequivalence (IBE) is a criterion for deciding if a patient who is currently being treated with R can be

2003 ◽  
pp. 362-362
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Individual Bioequivalence ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Within Subjects ◽  
Log Ratio ◽  
Selection Of

scholarly journals THE ESTIMATION OF PEAS COLLECTION IN THE ALTAI

2019 ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
S. K. Shchukis ◽  
E. R. Shchukis
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Source Material ◽  
Pea Aphid ◽  
Diverse Source ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Vast Territory

The article emphasizes the importance of peas as a source of vegetative protein, and indicates on insufficient areas under peas both in Russia and in the Altai. One of the reasons of reducing its acreage is the high costs on peas planting and protecting from pests, diseases and weeds. Climate changing contributes to rapid development of such harmful diseases as ascohitoz, bacteriosis, fusarium, rust, significant number of weevil, pea aphid and moth mullet. Considering the main directions in pea breeding, it should be emphasized that the Altai Area, with its vast territory and diverse natural and climatic conditions, requires highly productive, well-adapted varieties of different use which are capable to effectively use agro-climatic resources of different zones. All this requires the active study of the source material, the selection of new, economically valuable forms and their introduction into the breeding process. It has been noted that the production requires more advanced varieties, the development of which is impossible without the presence of diverse source material. The purpose of the study was to identify the best productive plants in the pea collection of 2012-2017. The material has been represented by 113 variety samples of domestic and foreign selection. The varieties with best productivity were ‘Mnogoplodny 163’, ‘Rheinperle’, ‘Flagman 12’, ‘806’9, ‘Varyag’, ‘Altaisky Usaty’, ‘Pioner’, ‘LittleMarwel’, ‘Mnogoplodny 27’, ‘Zeleny Tsukat’, ‘Ryadovoy’, ‘576/80’. The best forage productivity was produced by ‘Novosibirets’, ‘Varyag’, ‘Pino’, ‘Zeleny Tsukat’, ‘Mnogoplodny 105’. The most fast-ripening varieties were ‘Rheinperle’ and ‘Pyrama’. The samples ‘Novosibirets’, ‘Varyag’, ‘Pino’ and ‘8067’ were characterized with high plant height. The samples ‘Pyrama’, ‘Flagman 12’, ‘Novosibirets’, ‘Sihirobana-Kinusaja’, the line ‘312’ produced large-sized kernels. The great lodge resistance has been shown by ‘Altaisky Usaty’, ‘Svetozar’, ‘Kamerton’, ‘Flagman 12’.

scholarly journals The First Korean Garden in Russia

2021 ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Victor Kuzevanov ◽  
Alexey Ponomarev ◽  
Sergey Kalyuzhny ◽  
Yong-Shik Kim
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
State University ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Garden Design ◽  
Natural Heritage ◽  
History Of ◽  
Selection Of

The history of the first «Korean Garden» design, development and establishment within the Irkutsk State University Botanic Garden in the harsh climatic conditions of Baikalian Siberia is described. The peculiarities of the selection of plants and landscape arrangements represent this garden as a unique ethnobotanical object – the cultural and natural heritage of Korea, an ecological and humanitarian resource for science, education and international cooperation.

scholarly journals The changes of LD-PE films after exposure in different media

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-189
Author(s):  
Tatiana Kojnoková ◽  
Lenka Markovičová ◽  
František Nový
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Melting Temperature ◽  
Aggressive Medium ◽  
Polyethylene Film ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Experimental Part ◽  
Effective Application ◽  
Suitable Medium ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThis work deals with the study of polymers, and, in particular, polyethylene; its production, types, properties, and usage. The experimental part evaluates the changes of properties of the polyethylene film to be reused under various exposure conditions and selection of the most suitable medium for its application. The film made of low-density polyethylene (LD-PE) was influenced by aggressive media with different pH, specifically Savo for the disinfection, Savo as a Saponate for dish washing and Coca-Cola. On LD-PE films the water absorption and melting temperature evaluation tests were performed. Carried out tests show that the most aggressive medium for LD-PE film from used media is Coca-Cola. The most effective application of LD-PE film like wrapping on container transported is the Savo used as a Saponate for dish washing.

scholarly journals Breeding the predatory bug Podisus maculiventris Say to protect potatoes from Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say

2021 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
pp. 03012
Author(s):  
Mariya Nefedova
Keyword(s):  
Leptinotarsa Decemlineata ◽  
Galleria Mellonella ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Podisus Maculiventris ◽  
Artificial Reproduction ◽  
Potato Beetle ◽  
Leptinotarsa Decemlineata Say ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Selection Of

The predator Podisus maculiventris Say is a representative of the order Hemiptera, family Pentatomidae. This insect is promising in the battle against the Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say. For the successful use of P. maculiventris in the climatic conditions of the Russian Federation and other countries where this predator isn’t found, it is necessary to develop methods of its artificial reproduction. The paper provides information on the selection of food based on the use of phytophagous insects and pests. Among the subjects Galleria mellonella L. caterpillars, Tenebrio molitor L. larvae and pupae, Ephestia kuehniella Zll. caterpillars, as well as Zophobas morio Fabr larvae were used. As a result of the experiment, T. molitor was recognized as the most effective insect prey in terms of biological and economic indicators. When using Tenebrio molitor, the imago yield of P. maculiventris amounted to 81.0-90.5%, which was the best indicator in comparison with other options.

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