scholarly journals Efficiency of portable chlorophyll meters in assessing the nutritional status of wheat plants

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 1148-1151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessana F. Schlichting ◽  
Edna M. Bonfim-Silva ◽  
Matheus de C. Silva ◽  
William Pietro-Souza ◽  
Tonny J. A. da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Direct Determination ◽  
Probability Level ◽  
Indirect Determination ◽  
N Concentration ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Chlorophyll Index ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to verify the efficiency of two portable chlorophyll meters (Minolta SPAD® 502 and Falker ClorofiLOG® 1030) in assessing the nutritional status of wheat plants, correlating the indices from the devices and the direct determination of chlorophyll content with the concentration of nitrogen (N) in the plant. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, in pots with 5 dm3 of Oxisol, in a completely randomized design, with six N doses (0, 80, 160, 240, 320 and 400 mg dm-3) and five replicates. At 47 days after emergence, the readings of SPAD and Falker indices and the quantification of chlorophyll content and N concentration in wheat plants were performed, as well as analysis of variance and correlation test, both at 0.05 probability level. The chlorophyll meters Minolta SPAD® 502 and Falker ClorofiLOG® 1030 do not differ with respect to the indirect determination of chlorophyll in wheat plants. The Falker chlorophyll index was statistically equal to the chlorophyll content. Indirect chlorophyll indices and chlorophyll content showed a high correlation with the N concentration in the plant.

Analysis of Fibronectin and TGF-β1 Immunoexpression to Determination of Wound Vitality in Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nita Novita ◽  
Hasrayati Agustina ◽  
Bethy S. Hernowo ◽  
Abdul H. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Age Determination ◽  
Scientific Field ◽  
Wound Age ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Tgf Β1

Wound examination is indispensable in forensic practice. The scientific field of wound age determination has advanced progressively during recent years.The purpose of this study was to determine the differences of fibronectin and TGF-β1 expression in both antemortem and postmortem wounds. This study was an experimental with completely randomized design.  The skin wounds (vital and postmortem) were taken from fourty Wistar rats and divided into 10 groups of rats. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to determine the differences between antemortem and postmortem wounds. The result showed that in 30 minutes after antemortem wound infliction, all of samples showed weak reactivity for fibronectin and TGF-β1 (100%).  In first hour after wound infliction, 3 samples (75%) showed weakly positive and 1 sample (25%) strongly positive for fibronectin and TGF-β1.  In 2 hour after wound infliction, 1 sample (25%) showed weakly positive and 3 sample (75%) strongly positive for fibronectin and TGF-β1.  In 3 and 4 hour after wound infliction, all of samples strongly positive for fibronectin and TGF-β1.  In postmortem wound, all of samples showed negativity for fibronectin and TGF-β1. In conclusion, fibronectin and TGF-β1 may be useful in the determination of wound vitality. Keywords: wound, fibronectin, TGF-β1, vitality

scholarly journals 31 Determination of Optimal Harvest Weight for Mangalica Pigs Using a Serial Harvest Approach to Measure Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 34-34
Author(s):  
Maegan A Reeves ◽  
Courtney E Charlton ◽  
Shannon R Wilkerson ◽  
John G Rehm ◽  
Terry D Brandebourg
Keyword(s):  
Live Weight ◽  
Weight Class ◽  
Marbling Score ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Carcass Parameters ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Optimal Harvest ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Growth Trial

Abstract Mangalica pigs are a popular niche breed given their reputation for superior quality pork. However, growth and carcass parameters for this breed are poorly documented. Our objective was to better characterize optimal harvest weights for the Mangalica breed. To accomplish this, a growth trial was conducted whereby pigs (n=56) were randomly distributed across stratified harvest weights (50, 57, 68, 82, 93, 102, 127 kg) in a completely randomized design. Pigs were fed standard finisher rations with individual daily feed intakes and weekly body weights recorded for all animals. At 24h postmortem, carcasses were split and ribbed with marbling and loin eye area (LEA) measured at the 10th rib. Primal cuts were fabricated and individually weighed. Fat back was separated from the loin and weighed. As expected, live weight significantly increased across weight class (P < 0.0001). ADG was similar across classes up to 82 kg live weight before steadily declining with increasing weight class (P < 0.0025). Likewise, feed efficiency did not differ between classes until weights heavier than 82 kg (P < 0.03). LEA significantly increased by class up to 82 kg and then plateaued as harvest weight increased further (P < 0.003). Marbling score significantly increased with increasing weight class up to 102 kg where they then plateaued (p < 0.04). Fat back dramatically increased across all weight classes (p < 0.0001) despite negligible increases in LEA or marbling after 102 kg. Primal cut weights for the ham (P < 0.0001), loin (P < 0.0001), Boston butt (P < 0.0001), shoulder (P < 0.0001), and belly (P < 0.0001) all significantly increased with increasing live weight. These data suggest an optimal harvest weight occurs between 82 to 102 kg while offering little objective justification for the current practice of harvesting Mangalica pigs at much heavier live weights.

scholarly journals Reduction in the in vitro sensitivity oF Drechslera tritici-repentis, isolated from wheat, to strobilurin and triazole fungicides

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Rosane Baldiga Tonin ◽  
Erlei Melo Reis ◽  
Aveline Avozani
Keyword(s):  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
In Vitro Sensitivity ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Inhibition Data ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Control Failure ◽  
Quinone Outside Inhibitors ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

ABSTRACT Reports of failure in the chemical control of wheat yellow leaf spot led to determination of the sensitivity of Drechslera tritici-repentis (Dtr) to the fungicides quinone outside inhibitors (QoIs) and demethylation inhibitors (DMIs). The IC50 was obtained for strobilurins (azoxystrobin, kresoxim-methyl, picoxystrobin and pyraclostrobin) and for triazoles (cyproconazole, epoxiconazole, propiconazole, prothioconazole and tebuconazole), using five Dtr isolates. Seven concentrations of the fungicides were tested in the bioassay: 0.00; 0.01; 0.10; 1.00; 10:00 and 20.00 and 40.00 mg/L active ingredient (a.i.). Assays consisted of completely randomized design and four replicates. Each experiment was performed twice, using the average of the two tests for statistical analysis. The percentage inhibition data for conidial germination (QoIs) and for mycelial growth (DMIs) were subjected to logarithmic regression analysis, calculating the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) based on the generated equation. There was a reduction in the sensitivity of Dtr isolates to strobilurins. IC50 values ranged from 0.58 to > 40.00 mg/L. The lowest sensitivity of isolates was detected for azoxystrobin, kresoxim-methyl, picoxystrobin and trifloxystrobin. Pyraclostrobin was most efficient, showing IC50 between 0.58 and 1.03 mg/L. The IC50 ranged from 0.35 to 1.37 mg/L for epoxiconazole, from 0.49 to 1.28 mg/L for propiconazole and from 1.41 to 2.34 mg/L for tebuconazole. Prothioconazole was most potent, showing IC50 between 0.09 and 0.21 mg/L. The hypothesis that the control failure can be attributed to the reduced Dtr sensitivity to the fungicides QoIs and DMIs was confirmed.

scholarly journals Effects of 1-MCP on External Postharvest Qualities and Shelf Life of ‘Maha Chanok’ Mango Fruit

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
B. Chutichudet ◽  
Prasit Chutichudet ◽  
Usana Trainoak
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Storage Life ◽  
Fruit Firmness ◽  
Mango Fruit ◽  
Chlorophyll Contents ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Fruit Decay ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Storage

<p>‘Maha Chanok’<strong> </strong>mango is an economic fruit crop widely cultivated commercially throughout Thailand. By nature, mango fruit has a rather limited storage life after harvest. 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) has been accepted as a commercial substance to improve several fruit qualities. The objective of this research was to study the effects of 1-MCP on the external postharvest qualities and storage life on the ‘Maha Chanok’ mango fruit. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design with three replicates, ten fruits per replicate. Mango fruit was fumigated with 1-MCP at three concentrations (1000, 1250, or 1500 nl l<sup>-1</sup>) and three fumigation periods (12, 18, or 24 h), compared with the control fruit. After treating, all treatments were stored under ambient temperature (27 °C, 80%R.H.). The following determinations were made every two days for assessment of fruit weight loss, firmness, chlorophyll content, decay incidence, and storage life. The results showed that fruit treated with 1500 nl l<sup>-1</sup><strong> </strong>1-MCP for 24 h had the maximal fruit firmness. For chlorophyll content, the results showed that fruit-treated with 1500 nl l<sup>-1</sup><strong> </strong>1-MCP for 12 h could effectively retain the highest chlorophyll contents. Furthermore, both the lowest fruit decay and the longest storage life of 12 days were achieved from the fruit treated with 1000 nl l<sup>-1</sup><strong> </strong>1-MCP for 12 h.</p>

scholarly journals Application of sorting dependent criterias in determination of volume and area bruising of “Golab-Kohanz” apple in Iran

Genetika ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Dadashpour
Keyword(s):  
Contact Surface ◽  
Surface Material ◽  
Drop Height ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Damage Criteria ◽  
Apple Fruits ◽  
Area And Volume

Apple fruits are subjected to different loading damage from harvesting to supermarket shelf. Bruising has been attracted many researchers as one of the most important damage criteria. In this research, the effects of some factors such as counter-face material, drop height and linear velocity of apples (conveyor speed) were investigated. Influence of these factors on bruising of ?Golab-Kohanz? variety was analyzed by a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with factorial test at three levels of drop height (10, 20 and 30 cm), conveyor speed (0.05, 0.1 and 0.15 ms- 1) and four counter-face materials (wood, steel, plastic and cardboard). Tests were conducted at three replications with 108 treatments. Analysis of variance results showed that the effects of drop height and counter-face material on bruising area at 1% level was significant while bruising volume only affected by contact surface material (P<0.01). Mean comparison test indicated that there was no significant difference among levels of conveyor speed on the area and volume bruising. Also, there was no significant difference among levels of drop height on volume bruising while it was significant on the area bruising. Steel and wooden material had no significant effect on the area and volume bruising but their differences with plastic and cardboard were significant. Therefore, drop height and counter-face material must be considered in designing the apple processing systems.

scholarly journals Production and Nutrient Accumulation of Common Bean Cultivars under Competition with Weed

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.G. COELHO ◽  
L.P. DALVI ◽  
L.S.G. OLIVEIRA ◽  
F.L. OLIVEIRA
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Common Bean ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Nutrient Accumulation ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Crop Cycle ◽  
Bean Yield ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

ABSTRACT: Improper management of weeds is one of the causes of low bean yield, as it is very susceptible to interference due to their slow initial growth. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of dayflower on grain yield and nutrient accumulation of bean cultivars. The experiment was carried out in a screened house, in 5 L pots, in a 2 x 4 factorial scheme. Factor 1 corresponded to the presence or absence of weeds, and factor 2 bean cultivars: BRS Pontal, BRS Agreste, BRS Ametista and BRS Estilo. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design with five replications. The coexistence of bean and weed was maintained throughout the crop cycle. Chlorophyll content, number of pods per plant, number of grains per plant, nutrients contents (N - nitrogen, P - phosphorus, K - potassium, Ca - calcium, Mg - magnesium, Mn - manganese, Fe - iron and Zn - zinc) in grains were evaluated. Competition with weeds negatively influenced chlorophyll content, number of pods, yield and N content in grains. The interaction was significant to P, Mg and Fe contents in grains, demonstrating that competition with weeds may impair allocation of these nutrients, resulting in grains of inferior nutritional quality. The cultivar BRS Agreste was more efficient to accumulate P and Mg in grains in competition with dayflower.

Effect of Potting Mixture on Growth of Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari Through Semi-Hardwood Cuttings

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-242
Author(s):  
A. Sure ◽  
S. Khachane ◽  
A. Nimkar
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Commiphora Wightii ◽  
Experimental Trial ◽  
Planting Material ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Endangered Medicinal Plant ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

An experimental trial was conducted to find out the effective potting mixture and low cost quality planting material through semi-hardwood cuttings propagation of endangered medicinal plant Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari. The experiment was carried out in CRD (Completely Randomized Design) with six treatments, three replications and 20 cuttings per treatment. Growth in cutting was measured by eleven parameters. Parameter such as sprouting percentage (88.67%), rooting percentage (83.45%), minimum days for sprouting (9.82), number of sprouts (7.17), length of shoot (15.25cm), diameter of shoot (3.950mm), number of leaves (24.83), chlorophyll content a, b and total (7.6290, 5.7083 and 13.3374 mg/100g, respectively) was significantly superior under potting mixture S+S+V (soil+sand+vermicompost). Furthermore rooting parameter such as number of roots (7.51), length of root (14.60cm), diameter of root (1.338mm) was found higher in media containing S+S+C (soil+sand+cocopeat).

scholarly journals Utility of Nickel for Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric Determination of Selected Acidic Drugs

2001 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesham Salem ◽  
Khadiga Kelani ◽  
Abdalla Shalaby
Keyword(s):  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
Direct Determination ◽  
Pharmaceutical Preparations ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
Flufenamic Acid ◽  
Indirect Determination ◽  
Acidic Drugs ◽  
Precision And Accuracy

A simple and accurate method is described for the quantitative determination of flufenamic acid, mefenamic acid, tranexamic acid, furosemide, diclofenac sodium and thiaprofenic acid by precipitation reactions with nickel(II) followed by direct determination of the ions in the precipitate or indirect determination of the ions in the filtrate by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Statistical analysis of the results compared to assays used in pharmacopeas and the Amax. methods revealed equal precision and accuracy. Furthermore the assays were also applied for the determination of these drugs in pharmaceutical preparations.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN BUBUK JAHE MERAH (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) TERHADAP SIFAT ORGANOLEPTIK BAKSO DAGING KAMBING

ZOOTEC ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Afikra Armansyah, ◽  
Friets S. Ratulangi ◽  
Godlief D.G. Rembet
Keyword(s):  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Ginger Powder ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Acceptance Levels ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Tapioca Flour ◽  
Red Ginger ◽  
Hedonic Quality

THE UTILIZATION OF RED GINGER POWDER (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) ON ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTIC OF MUTTON MEATBALLS. This study was conducted to evaluate the utilization of red ginger powder on the organoleptic characteristic of mutton meatballs. The materials used were fresh mutton meat on the hamstrings, tapioca flour, salt, flavoring, garlic, pepper, red ginger powder, ice cubes and processing equipment tools. The experimental design used in this study was a Completely Randomized Design of five treatments with 30 replications. The treatment was 300 g of meat and 0 g red ginger powder (R0), 300 g of meat and 1.5 g red ginger powder (R1), 300 g of meat and 3.0 g red ginger powder (R2), 300 g of meat and 4.5 g red ginger powder (R3), and 300 g of meat and 6 g red ginger powder (R4). Organoleptic testing performed was using the hedonic quality test. The variables measured consisted of color, flavor, taste and elasticity of meatballs. Determination of the average difference among treatments was done by Tukey (HSD) test. The results showed that the treatments affected significantly on flavor and taste. However, treatments did not affect significantly on color and elasticity of meatballs. The use of 3g red ginger powder could provide acceptance levels on organoleptic characteristic of mutton meatballs. Keywords: Mutton meat, red ginger, Meatballs

scholarly journals Kandungan klorofil dan karotenoid Kacang Tunggak (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) pada umur tanaman yang berbeda

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Ika Susanti Hendriyani ◽  
Yulita Nurchayati ◽  
Nintya Setiari
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Cowpea Seeds ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
The Right

Chlorophyll is a pigment of photosynthesis which is also efficacious as a cure for brain, lung, and oral cancer, and can be used as a disinfectant, antibiotic and dietary supplement, while carotenoids are useful as antioxidants. The content of the two pigments is strongly influenced by the age of the plant, especially for vegetable crops used in leaves such as cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.). The purpose of this research is to know the pattern of chlorophyll content and carotenoid of cowpea leaf during the growth phase and to know the age of the right plant for harvesting cowpea so that the highest chlorophyll and carotenoid content is obtained. Cowpea seeds obtained from seeds are added then planted in pots containing ready-made planting media in the greenhouse. Chlorophyll and carotenoid analyzes were performed at different plant ages from 1 to 11 weeks. The research design used is Completely Randomized Design. Data were analyzed using variance analysis and continued with Duncan test at 95% significance level. The results showed that the highest chlorophyll and carotenoid content was produced by the cowpea leaf in the vegetative phase or before the flowering time. The highest chlorophyll content was obtained at 4WAP (weeks after planting) of age crop, while the highest carotenoid content was obtained in 3WAP.  

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