Difference between Male and Female Plant in Growth of One-year-old Asparagus, Yield and Quality in Forcing Culture

Internships permit sport management students to link classroom learning to the professional environment. Since internships provide students with opportunities to learn on-the-job and test their skills in the marketplace, the experiences should be uniformly beneficial to all students regardless of gender. This study was conducted to describe internship work conditions (i.e., opportunities to perform in essential marketplace functions) for male and female sport management interns assigned to ‘Big Four’ professional sport organizations. Participants were 74 sport industry professionals who supervised a total of 103 interns over a one-year period. A X2 Test of Independence found that male and female interns working in professional sport had comparable opportunities to perform and learn on the job. Differences in opportunity, hiring practices, and on-the-job benefits emerged primarily as a function of job specialization (e.g., operations, marketing, venue management), league/association, or gender of the internship supervisor rather than gender of the interns.

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Expression profiling of key pathways in rat liver after a one-year feeding trial with transgenic maize MON810

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-019-55375-5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Torsten Stein ◽

Guangyao Ran ◽

Marc Bohmer ◽

Soroush Sharbati ◽

Ralf Einspanier

Keyword(s):

Rat Liver ◽

Tissue Level ◽

Female Rats ◽

Rna Expression ◽

Consistent Difference ◽

Male And Female ◽

Feeding Groups ◽

Male And Female Rats ◽

Maize Mon810 ◽

One Year

AbstractIn a recent one-year feeding study, we observed no adverse effects on tissue level in organs of rats fed with the genetically-modified maize MON810. Here, we assessed RNA expression levels of 86 key genes of the apoptosis-, NF-кB-, DNA-damage response (DDR)-, and unfolded-protein response (UPR) pathways by RT-qPCR in the rat liver. Male and female rats were fed either with 33% MON810 (GMO), isogenic- (ISO), or conventional maize (CONV) and RNAs were quantified from eight rats from each of the six feeding groups. Only Birc2 transcript showed a significant (p ≤ 0.05) consistent difference of ≥1.5-fold between the GMO and ISO groups in both sexes. Unsupervised cluster analysis showed a strong separation of male and female rats, but no clustering of the feeding groups. Individual analysis of the pathways did not show any clustering of the male or female feeding groups either, though transcript levels of UPR pathway-associated genes caused some clustering of the male GMO and CONV feeding group samples. These differences were not seen between the GMO and ISO control or within the female cohort. Our data therefore does not support an adverse effect on rat liver RNA expression through the long-term feeding of MON810 compared to isogenic control maize.

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Assessment of facial asymmetry and establishment of threshold of sub-clinical asymmetry in Malwa population

Orthodontic Journal of Nepal ◽

10.3126/ojn.v8i2.23068 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 29-40

Author(s):

Chandni Bharti ◽

Sandhya Jain ◽

Harsh Vibhor Bharti

Keyword(s):

Facial Asymmetry ◽

Threshold Value ◽

Asymmetry Index ◽

Government College ◽

Male And Female ◽

Absolute Value ◽

Wilcoxon Paired Test ◽

One Year ◽

The Right ◽

Side Dominance

Introduction: The word symmetry is derived from the Greek word ‘symmetries’ which means ‘of like measure’. Facial symmetry can be defined in numerous ways, one being associated with the state of facial equilibrium, in which there is a correspondence in size, shape, and arrangement of facial landmarks on the opposite sides. Materials & Method: The 1427 subjects in the present study were selected from the Out Patient Department of Government College of Dentistry, Indore(M.P), who presented with aesthetically pleasing faces over a period of one year (October 2013-0ctober 2014). Out of the 1427 patients examined 150 (17-30 years) subjects were randomly included. Photographs and orthopantomogram of all the 150 patients were obtained. Result: The photographs and orthopantomogram were analyzed & Absolute value of Asymmetry Index was taken for all the measurements. Comparison of absolute Asymmetry index of different parameters between male and female subjects was performed. Wilcoxon paired test showed right side predominance for the parameter corpus length, middle facial width, cheek length, lower facial width. Conclusion: In the present study an attempt was made to quantify sub-clinical asymmetries in clinically symmetrical faces. Minor asymmetries were observed in nearly all individuals taken up for the study. There is no association of gender with predominance of facial asymmetry. On assessment of side predominance of asymmetry it was concluded that the right side dominance of asymmetry for corpus length, middle facial width, cheek length, lower facial width. A threshold value of 6% for sub-clinical asymmetry was established from this study except for condylar and coronoid.

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A Qualitative Study of Courtship and Reproductive Behavior in the Pearl Gourami, Trig'Hogaster Leeri (Bleeker)

Behaviour ◽

10.1163/156853968x00090 ◽

1968 ◽

Vol 32 (1-3) ◽

pp. 70-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Rudolph J. Miller ◽

Darrell D. Hall

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Behavior ◽

Structural Features ◽

Lateral Spread ◽

Phase 3 ◽

Male And Female ◽

Color Changes ◽

Stereotyped Behaviors ◽

Preparatory Phase ◽

One Year ◽

Almost All

AbstractAn ethological study of courtship and reproductive behavior of the anabantoid fish, Trichogaster leeri (Bleeker), was conducted on 6 breeding pairs in aquaria. Sexual behavior in this species is characterized by stereotyped behaviors and a distinct temporal pattern of activities that presumably aids in species isolation. Data were taken on form and structural features of bubble-nests, colors of male and female, and behaviors occurring during daily or twice-daily 15-minute observation periods over a period of approximately one year. Spawning sequences usually last 2 to 5 hours in this species and are characterized by several different bout types (interactions between male and female), which may be initiated by either male or female. The major phases observed were: (1) prespawning preparatory phase (2) courtship phase (3) clasp (4) swimming inhibition (5) postspawning aggression and (6) interval between bouts. The prespawning phase in males is generally characterized by establishment of a nest-territory, development of breeding color, and elongation of dorsal and anal fin soft-rays. This phase in females is usually marked by increased abdominal plumpness and changes in color and body-markings. Strictly speaking, only the latter parts of this phase occur during spawnings. Spawning bouts (stages 2, 3, and 4 of the ethogram) comprise approximately 7% of all bouts and many of these do not follow an "ideal" pattern. Spawning bouts usually last 50-55 seconds with courtship requiring 12-15 seconds, the clasp about 25 seconds, swimming inhibition 2-5 seconds, and postspawning aggression 3-6 seconds. Female courtship butting precedes almost all spawnings and appears to release leading-to-the-nest, lateral spread display, and curving in sexually responsive males. Spawning bouts generally contain fewer female courtship butts than most other sexual bouts and a conspicuous difference exists between female courtship butting means in spawning and pseudospawning bouts. Although reproductive behavior in T. leeri is stereotyped, variation in form, sequence, and duration of components is evident. Flexibility and adaptability are common so that variation within certain limits may be tolerated and/or compensated for. Hyperaggressiveness, physiological condition, low sexual motivation, mechanical problems, and previous experience appear to be important factors in determining the success of sexual bouts in T. leeri. Reproductive color changes, body-marking changes, and sexual dimorphism provide visual stimuli that may aid in the synchronization of reproductive behavior.

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Container Volume Affects Growth and Development of Wax-apple

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.31.7.1139 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 31 (7) ◽

pp. 1139-1142 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Y.M. Hsu ◽

M.J. Tseng ◽

C.H. Lin

Keyword(s):

Root Growth ◽

Effective Means ◽

Experimental Period ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tropical Fruit ◽

Leaf Dry Mass ◽

Forcing Culture ◽

One Year ◽

Root Restriction

The wax-apple [Syzygium samarangense (Bl.) Merr. & Perry] is a vigorous tropical fruit tree species that has five to six growth flushes per year. One-year-old, root-bearing wax-apple trees were grown in different-sized containers filled with potting mixture to test if container volume restricts shoot and/or root growth and thereby lends itself to forcing culture. The trunk cross-sectional area (TCSA) at 15 cm above the soil was measured to assess vegetative growth. After 6 months, the TCSA had increased quadratically with container volume. At the end of the first and second year, leaf count, leaf area, leaf dry mass, stem dry mass, shoot dry mass, and root dry mass were positively correlated with container volume. However, the shoot: root ratios remained fairly constant among treatments during the experimental period. Thus, root restriction is an effective means of reducing shoot and root growth of the wax-apple.

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NITROGEN LEACHING LOSSES FROM CONTAINER-GROWN ROSES.

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.27.6.583a ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 27 (6) ◽

pp. 583a-583 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Raul I. Cabrera ◽

Richard Y. Evans ◽

J. L. Paul

Keyword(s):

Nitrogen Leaching ◽

N Leaching ◽

Leaching Losses ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Flower Yield ◽

Use Efficiency ◽

Leaching Fraction ◽

Cut Flower Yield ◽

One Year ◽

Nutrient Solutions

Nitrogen leaching losses of 21, 40 and 49% were measured from container-grown `Royalty' roses irrigated for one year with nutrient solutions containing 77, 154 and 231 mg N/l. There were no significant differences in number of flowers per plant or dry matter per plant. The N present in the harvested flowers accounted for 43, 27 and 17% of the N applied for the 77, 154 and 231 mg N/l treatments, respectively. Plants receiving 154 mg N/l at leaching fractions of 0.1, 0.25 and 0.5 had corresponding N leaching losses of 22, 38 and 56%. In this experiment, however, the 0.5 leaching fraction produced yields significantly higher than those of the 0.1 and 0.25 treatments. The N recovered in the harvested flowers accounted for 28, 25 and 19% of that applied to the 0.1, 0.25 and 0.5 treatments, respectively. The results of these studies suggest that modifications in current irrigation and fertilization practices of greenhouse roses would result in a considerable reduction of N leaching losses and enhance N fertilizer use efficiency, without loss of cut flower yield and quality.

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Gender Similarity in the Use of and Attitudes About ALN in a University Setting

Online Learning ◽

10.24059/olj.v1i1.1942 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

John C. Ory ◽

Cheryl Bullock ◽

Kristine Burnaska

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Female Student ◽

Male And Female ◽

One Year ◽

Gender Similarity ◽

University Setting

This paper presents the results of an investigation of male and female student use of and attitudes about ALN after one year of implementation in a university setting. Results of the study revealed no significant gender differences.

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Flowering phenology of Catopsis compacta (Bromeliaceae), a dioecious epiphyte in an oak forest

Botanical Sciences ◽

10.17129/botsci.669 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 94 (4) ◽

pp. 736

Author(s):

Jeanett Escobedo-Sarti ◽

Demetria Mondragón

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Success ◽

Flowering Phenology ◽

Oak Forest ◽

Flowering Period ◽

Sexual System ◽

Male And Female ◽

Flowering Synchrony ◽

Flowering Season ◽

Female Flowering ◽

One Year

Background: Knowledge of the flowering phenology of species with an epiphytic habit and a dioecious sexual system is scarce.Questions: We studied the flowering phenology of a population of the dioecious epiphytic bromeliad, Catopsis compacta, in an oak forest in Oaxaca, Mexico, to answer the following questions: 1) what type of flowering period is exhibited by this population of C. compacta? 2) what is the degree of synchrony between the male and female flowering periods? and 3) what is the flowering synchrony index of the population?Methods: In February 2006, in a 20 m × 20 m plot, we marked and measured 151 individuals of C. compacta ≥ 10 cm in height (minimum reproductive size). We recorded the number of flowers and fruits present in each individual every month for one year.Results: Our results showed that the flowering period in both sexes lasted for three months (May–July). Only 23 marked individuals flowered (15.23 %): of these 12 (52.17 %) were female and 11 (47.83 %) were male. The index of synchrony between females and males was 0.958 ± 0.013 and the flowering synchrony index of the population was 0.833 ± 0.189.Conclusions: The high flowering synchrony between the sexes, together with a flowering season that coincided with the period of highest rainfall when the number of arthropods (potential pollinators) is the highest, could favor breeding and, therefore, reproductive success.

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