Predicting Tomato Seedling Morphology by X-ray Analysis of Seeds

Studies based on X-ray photographs were conducted to predict the morphology of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seedlings at transplanting stage. Currently, seed-lot quality of tomato seeds for growing commercial transplants is determined with grow-out tests in the greenhouse because the standard germination test fails to predict the percentage of normal or usable transplants (UTs). These grow-out tests, however, are difficult to standardize. An X-ray evaluation procedure is presented as an alternative. X-ray images nondestructively provide information on embryo size and morphology and the amount of endosperm and the area of free space. These parameters correlate well with the morphology of 14-day old seedlings. Cotyledon morphology has the highest correlation with the percentage of UTs. A test based on the evaluation of X-ray images, classifying the cotyledon morphology and seed free space, predicts the percentage of UTs more accurately than the currently used germination test. A second method based on an equation that uses the probabilities of all X-ray categories proportionally predicts the percentage of UTs of primed seeds more accurately than the first method. Selecting individual seeds based on X-ray images has the potential to raise the percentage of UTs of seed lots. On the average, the percentage of UTs of control seeds was 22% higher after hand selection based on X-ray evaluation. Primed seeds gave 12% higher results. Hence, X-ray analysis can predict seedling performance and enable the selection of high-quality seeds.

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Short-pulse laser-driven x-ray radiography

High Power Laser Science and Engineering ◽

10.1017/hpl.2016.31 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

E. Brambrink ◽

S. Baton ◽

M. Koenig ◽

R. Yurchak ◽

N. Bidaut ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pulse Laser ◽

Short Pulse ◽

Incident Angle ◽

Laboratory Astrophysics ◽

Signal To Noise ◽

High Quality ◽

X Ray ◽

Short Pulse Laser ◽

Short Pulse Lasers

We have developed a new radiography setup with a short-pulse laser-driven x-ray source. Using a radiography axis perpendicular to both long- and short-pulse lasers allowed optimizing the incident angle of the short-pulse laser on the x-ray source target. The setup has been tested with various x-ray source target materials and different laser wavelengths. Signal to noise ratios are presented as well as achieved spatial resolutions. The high quality of our technique is illustrated on a plasma flow radiograph obtained during a laboratory astrophysics experiment on POLARs.

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GENETIC VARIATION OF HUMPBACK GROUPER (Cromileptes altivelis) ON F1 AND F3 GENERATIONS

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.29244/jitkt.v5i1.7755 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sari Budi Moria Sembiring ◽

Tridjoko Tridjoko ◽

Haryanti Haryanti

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Genetic Variation ◽

Body Length ◽

Quantitative Characteristic ◽

Breeding Program ◽

High Quality ◽

Culture Technology ◽

Selection Of ◽

Rapd Method

Hatchery and culture technology of Humpback grouper has been developed. However, sometimes it is still found constraint in sedd production and caused instability of production due to failure by many factors. Breeding program become necessary to provide seed with high quality and good genetic variation. Quantitative characteristic selection is one of breeding program to improve productivity in grouper aquaculture. The aim of this research was to produce good phenotyphic and genotypic quality of Humpback grouper candidate broodstock. Selection of Humpback grouper F1 and F3 was done based on quantitative characteristic (body length and weight) and genotyphic characteristic by using ramdom amplified polymorphism DNA (RAPD) method. The results of conventional selection were found candidate broodstock of Humpback grouper F1 and F3 with body weight range from 170-210 g and 160-170 g consecutively. Heterozygosity values of Humpback grouper analized by RAPD of F1 and F3 were 0.7940 and 0.7749 consecutively and it was not significantly different. This value emphasis that population of this F3 Humpback grouper was still good to grow for broodstock. Keywords: genetic variation, humpback grouper, F1, F3.

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QUALITY PREDICTION OF DENSE POINTS GENERATED BY STRUCTURE FROM MOTION FOR HIGH-QUALITY AND EFFICIENT AS-IS MODEL RECONSTRUCTION

ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences ◽

10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-2-w13-95-2019 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol XLII-2/W13 ◽

pp. 95-101

Author(s):

R. Moritani ◽

S. Kanai ◽

H. Date ◽

Y. Niina ◽

R. Honma

Keyword(s):

Structure From Motion ◽

Point Clouds ◽

Quality Prediction ◽

Construction Site ◽

Model Reconstruction ◽

High Quality ◽

Bridge Column ◽

Dense Point ◽

Selection Of

Abstract. In this paper, we introduce a method for predicting the quality of dense points and selecting low-quality regions on the points generated by the structure from motion (SfM) and multi-view stereo (MVS) pipeline to realize high-quality and efficient as-is model reconstruction, using only results from the former: sparse point clouds and camera poses. The method was shown to estimate the quality of the final dense points as the quality predictor on an approximated model obtained from SfM only, without requiring the time-consuming MVS process. Moreover, the predictors can be used for selection of low-quality regions on the approximated model to estimate the next-best optimum camera poses which could improve quality. Furthermore, the method was applied to the prediction of dense point quality generated from the image sets of a concrete bridge column and construction site, and the prediction was validated in a time much shorter than using MVS. Finally, we discussed the correlation between the predictors and the final dense point quality.

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Overview radiography of abdominal organs in dogs and cats

Veterinariya, Zootekhniya i Biotekhnologiya ◽

10.36871/vet.zoo.bio.202004001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 6-14

Author(s):

V. N. Baymatov ◽

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A. V. Metelev ◽

Keyword(s):

Barium Sulfate ◽

Bile Ducts ◽

Individual Characteristics ◽

Correct Selection ◽

X Ray ◽

Abdominal Organs ◽

Modern Methods ◽

Extrahepatic Bile Ducts ◽

Selection Of

Today, less attention has been paid to x-ray studies of animals in connection with the advent of more modern methods. At the same time, the quality of radiopaque substances decreased, which is reflected in this article. The Omnipack, Urografin, Visipack, Barium sulfate, Iodipamide, Bilignost and Biligrafin used in radiopaque contrast studies in most cases did not reveal the hepatobiliary system. Only the last two drugs gave satisfactory results. The complexity of the X-ray examination of the biliary system in cats and dogs lies in the features of the location of the extrahepatic bile ducts and the condition of the intestine, the size of the liver, its structure, echogenicity, the state of the vessels and surrounding organs. In this work, we took into account the anatomical variants of the development and location of organs in animals, which may complicate the study or evaluation of the data obtained. These included changes in the contours, shape, location of the gallbladder and its filling. The results obtained were compared with the available general species standards, taking into account the possible individual characteristics of each animal. Other studied drugs gave satisfactory results with an overall assessment of the abdominal organs, but we preferred Omnipack. Survey radiography provides a large amount of information with the correct selection of radiopaque substances.

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High Quality Hydrothermal ZnO Crystals

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-537-g3.40 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 537 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

M. Suscavage ◽

M. Harris ◽

D. Bliss ◽

P. Yip ◽

S.-Q. Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Zinc Oxide ◽

Liquid Helium ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Surface Preparation ◽

Critical Factor ◽

High Quality ◽

Rocking Curve ◽

X Ray ◽

Oxide Crystals

AbstractZinc Oxide crystals have historically been grown in hydrothermal autoclaves with a basic mineralizer; however, doubts have been raised about the quality of such crystals because they have often exhibited large x-ray rocking curve widths and low photoluminescence (PL) yield with large linewidths. Several ZnO crystals were grown hydrothermally and sliced parallel to the c-plane. This resulted in opposite surfaces (the C+ and C-) exhibiting pronounced chemical and mechanical differences. Different surface treatments were investigated and compared by PL both at room temperature and liquid helium temperatures, and by double axis X-ray rocking curve measurements. The high quality of hydrothermally-grown ZnO is substantiated by the narrow rocking curve widths and sharp PL peaks obtained. A critical factor in obtaining these results was found to be surface preparation.

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Characterization and Growth Mechanism of B12As2 Epitaxial Layers Grown on (1-100) 15R-SiC

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-1069-d08-03 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 1069 ◽

Author(s):

Hui Chen ◽

Guan Wang ◽

Michael Dudley ◽

Zhou Xu ◽

James. H. Edgar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽

High Resolution ◽

Growth Mechanism ◽

Heteroepitaxial Growth ◽

High Quality ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Substrate Choice

ABSTRACTA systematic study is presented of the heteroepitaxial growth of B12As2 on m-plane 15R-SiC. In contrast to previous studies of B12As2 on other substrates, including (100) Si, (110) Si, (111) Si and (0001) 6H-SiC, single crystalline and untwinned B12As2 was achieved on m-plane 15R-SiC. Observations of IBA on m-plane (1100)15R-SiC by synchrotron white beam x-ray topography (SWBXT) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) confirm the good quality of the films on the 15R-SiC substrates. The growth mechanism of IBA on m-plane 15R-SiC is discussed. This work demonstrates that m-plane 15R-SiC is potentially a good substrate choice to grow high quality B12As2 epilayers.

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Processing of the lead-zinc ore from the Pavlovsk deposit

Tsvetnye Metally ◽

10.17580/tsm.2020.12.05 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 33-39

Author(s):

S. S. Plyasovitsa ◽

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O. A. Kravtsova ◽

N. V. Ivanova ◽

I. Yu. Semenov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Metal Concentration ◽

High Quality ◽

Valuable Component ◽

Flotation Process ◽

X Ray ◽

Lead And Zinc ◽

Mineralogical Study ◽

Lead Zinc ◽

Zinc Concentrate

The authors carried out a mineralogical study and substantiated a concentration process developed for the lead-zinc ores of the Pavlovsk deposit. The concentration of the valuable component in each type of concentrate is determined by the amount of pyrite contained in the ore. It was established that the main loss of lead with flotation tailings is associated with oxidized phases, which are mainly found in fine material. Lead sulphides account for 30% of the entire waste tailings. Using the results of the mineralogical study, a flotation process was developed that involves a staged separation of commercial lead and zinc concentrates, as well as waste tailings. The obtained zinc concentrate has a consistently high quality of 57–58% with an 85–90% recovery. The metal concentration in the lead concentrate 1 is 45%, with the recovery being 43%. On the basis of the experimental results, the authors propose to use an X-ray radiometric separation method for coarse ore, which will help reduce the amount of incoming ore by 30% while minimizing the loss of lead and zinc.

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Testing of tomato hybrids of the breeding of the company "Gavrish" in JSC "Teplichnoye" of the Tambov region

VEGETABLE CROPS OF RUSSIA ◽

10.18619/2072-9146-2019-4-64-67 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 64-67

Author(s):

Konstantin A. Chupkin ◽

Vera I. Terekhova ◽

Anastasiya V. Konstantinovich

Keyword(s):

Vegetable Crops ◽

High Quality ◽

Traditional Form ◽

Original Shape ◽

Tomato Breeding ◽

Extended Circulation ◽

The Rose ◽

Selection Of

Relevance Currently, the requirements for modern tomato hybrids are increasing both from consumers and from producers. Modern tomato hybrids in extended circulation should yield at least 60 kg / m2, be distinguished by high quality of fruits, early ripeness, possess manufacturability, resistance to major diseases. Along with the traditional form of fruits, hybrids with original shape, color, taste and aroma are interesting for manufacturers. Methods The aim of the research was the variety study of indeterminant F1 hybrids of tomato breeding of the company "Gavrish" in JSC "Teplichnoye" of the Tambov region. Studies were conducted in 2017-2018 in the extended and summer-autumn turnover in the conditions of JSC "Teplichnoye" of the Tambov region in accordance with generally accepted recommendations for research with vegetable crops in greenhouses. The objects of the study in extended circulation were tomato hybrids: F1 Bao Bab, F1 Baloven, the F1 Torero hybrid was taken as a control. In the summerautumn turnover, a study was made of the rose hybrid – F1 Panthera; the Rosario F1 hybrid was used as a control; a hybrid with a plum-shaped fruit – F1 Armata, control – a hybrid F1 Lezghinka. Results According to the results of the study of tomato hybrids, the selection of the Gavrish company at the enterprise made the decision to grow it in extended circulation and increase the area under F1 Baloven, in the summer-autumn turnover under the F1 Panthera hybrid.

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THE QUALITY ANALYSIS OF CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS IN RESTAURANT BUSINESS

Young Scientist ◽

10.32839/2304-5809/2018-12-64-133 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 64 ◽

Author(s):

N.V. Bespalova ◽

M.M. Gomola ◽

T.I. Yakovleva

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Quality Analysis ◽

High Quality ◽

Confectionery Products ◽

Practical Recommendations ◽

Selection Of

The article is devoted to the urgent theoretical and practical problems of the quality control of the chocolate confectionery products in cafes and restaurants. The authors analyze the modern approaches to the quality control of the chocolate confectionery products. The practical recommendations can be useful for the process of selection of the high quality raw materials. The criteria for the quality control of the chocolate confectionery products have been given. Some ways to improve the quality of he chocolate confectionery products have been discussed.

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Ampelographic and oenological characterization of the ancient grapevine cv. Dobričić grown in the coastal region of Croatia

OENO One ◽

10.20870/oeno-one.2012.46.4.1530 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 46 (4) ◽

pp. 263

Author(s):

Goran Zdunić ◽

Irena Budić-Leto ◽

Urska Vrhovsek ◽

Iva Tomić-Potrebuješ ◽

Edi Maletić

Keyword(s):

Coastal Region ◽

Red Wines ◽

High Quality ◽

Virus Incidence ◽

High Virus ◽

First Time ◽

Outstanding Quality ◽

Selection Of

Aims:A four-year study (2007 through 2010) was carried out to determine agronomic, biological, and oenological characteristics of Dobričić grapevines so as to evaluate this cultivar and protect it from extinction.Methods and results: 38 characteristics from the OIV descriptor list were used to describe young shoot, mature leaf, cluster, and berry morphology of Dobričić grapevines. The dimensions of an average leaf were constructed from measured leaf variables. A typical Dobričić genotype at nine microsatellite loci is presented. ELISA analysis revealed high virus incidence and all samples tested were GLRaV-3 positive. The profile of different classes of polyphenols in Dobričić wine was determined using HPLC and spectrophotometry. The concentrations of polyphenols in Dobričić wine, especially anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acids and stilbenes, were high compared to major red wines reported in the literature. Descriptive sensory analysis was carried out to determine the aroma attributes describing a Dobričić monovarietal wine.Conclusion: Knowledge of the biodiversity of the grapevine cultivars of Croatia is still scant. This study provides for the first time ampelographic and oenological information on Dobričić grapevines and demonstrates its high quality potential.Significance and impact of the study: The results of the ampelographic characterization would be helpful in the identification and selection of Dobričić for cultivation in certain vine-growing areas. The outstanding quality of Dobričić makes it very promising for wine blending (colour improvement) and plant breeding purposes.

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