scholarly journals Computer-Based Tools Unmask Critical Mineral Nutrient Interactions in Hoagland Solution for Healthy Kiwiberry Plant Acclimatization

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Maleki ◽  
Bahram Maleki Zanjani ◽  
Bahram Baghban Kohnehrouz ◽  
Mariana Landin ◽  
Pedro Pablo Gallego
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Ex Vitro ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Hoagland Solution ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Plant Acclimatization ◽  
Critical Mineral

The aim of this study was to better understand the response of ex vitro acclimatized plants grown to a set of mineral nutrient combinations based on Hoagland solution. To reach that, two computer-based tools were used: the design of experiments (DOE) and a hybrid artificial intelligence technology that combines artificial neural networks with fuzzy logic. DOE was employed to create a five-dimensional IV-design space by categorizing all macroelements and one microelement (copper) of Hoagland mineral solution, reducing the experimental design space from 243 (35) to 19 treatments. Typical growth parameters included hardening efficiency (Hard), newly formed shoot length (SL), total leaf number (TLN), leaf chlorophyll content (LCC), and leaf area (LA). Moreover, three physiological disorders, namely, leaf necrosis (LN), leaf spot (LS), and curled leaf (CL), were evaluated for each treatment (mineral formulation). All the growth parameters plus LN were successfully modeled using neuro-fuzzy logic with a high train set R2 between experimental and predicted values (72.67 < R2 < 98.79). The model deciphered new insights using different sets of “IF–THEN” rules, pinpointing the positive role of Mg2+ and Ca2+ to improve Hard, SL, TLN, and LA and alleviate LN but with opposite influences on LCC. On the contrary, TLN and LCC were negatively affected by the addition of NO3– into the media, while NH4+ in complex interaction with Cu2+ or Mg2+ positively enhanced SL, TLN, LCC, and LA. In our opinion, the approach and results achieved in this work are extremely fruitful to understand the effect of Hoagland mineral nutrients on the healthy growth of ex vitro acclimatized plants, through identifying key factors, which favor growth and limit physiological abnormalities.

scholarly journals Analysis of variability of quantitave traits of Vaccinium corymbosum L. ex vitro under different lighting modes

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Marta P. Fedorenko ◽  
Anton A. Volotovich ◽  
Oksana A. Kudryashova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Spectral Composition ◽  
Vaccinium Corymbosum ◽  
Ex Vitro ◽  
Led Lighting ◽  
Led Light

The article presents the results of studies on the comparative analysis of bioproductional parameters of plant growth of Bluecrop and Elizabeth high-bush blueberry ex vitro under the conditions of fluorescent and LED lighting. Ensuring the optimal spectral composition of radiation, realized with the original LED light, led to a significant increase at 1.1–1.6 times in all of the analyzed growth parameters in high-bush blueberry ex vitro plants.

The Computer Medium in Digital Art's Creative Process

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adérito Fernandes Marcos ◽  
Pedro Branco ◽  
João Álvaro Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Information Content ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Digital Art ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Art Objects ◽  
State Of Mind ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Artistic Work ◽  
Digital Artists

Art objects might be described as symbolic objects that aim at stimulating emotions. They reach us through our senses (visual, auditory, tactile, or other). They are displayed by means of physical material (stone, paper, wood, etc.) and combine some patterns to produce an aesthetic composition. They convey some message, normally to suggest some state of mind or to induce an emotion and the consequent feeling on the side of the viewer. Digital art differs from conventional art pieces by the use of computers and computer-based artifacts that manipulate digitally coded information, inheriting the almost unlimited possibilities in interaction, virtualization and manipulation of information the computer medium offers. In this chapter the authors propose to analyze and discuss the concepts and definitions behind digital art, emphasizing how the computer medium is itself the tool and the raw material in its creation, especially if we stress the fact that the conception and design of artistic information content is at the heart of any artistic work. Furthermore the authors present a framework for digital art creation that consists of a common design space where digital artists can smoothly progress from the concept until the final artifact while exploring the computer medium to its maximum potential.

scholarly journals Fertilization-Induced Changes in Growth Parameters and Antioxidant Activity of Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Arab Medicine

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 549-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Azaizeh ◽  
Predrag Ljubuncic ◽  
Irina Portnaya ◽  
Omar Said ◽  
Uri Cogan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Hoagland Solution ◽  
Β Carotene ◽  
Significant Concentration

In response to increased popularity and greater demand for medicinal plants, a number of conservation groups are recommending that wild medicinal plants be brought into cultivation systems. We collected four medicinal herbsCichorium pumilum, Eryngium creticum,Pistacia palaestinaandTeucrium poliumused in traditional Arab medicine for greenhouse cultivation to assess the effects of different fertilization regimes on their growth and antioxidant activity. Wild seedlings were collected and fertilized with either 100% Hoagland solution, 50% Hoagland solution, 20% Hoagland solution or irrigated with tap water. Plant height was measured and the number of green leaves and branches counted weekly. Thereafter, the aboveground parts of plants were harvested for preparing a water-soluble powder extracts of which antioxidant activity was measured by their ability to suppress the oxidation of β-carotene. Of the fertilization regimes, we found either 20 or 50% Hoagland solution produced the most consistent response of the plant growth parameters. All powders prepared from the four wild growing plants inhibited oxidation of β-carotene. Increasing the amount of fertilizer caused a significant concentration-dependent increase in antioxidant activity of the cultivatedT. poliumcompared with the wild type. In contrast, increasing the amount of fertilizer caused a significant concentration-dependent reduction in the antioxidant activity of powders prepared from the cultivatedE. creticumwhen compared with wild plants. Our results showed that cultivation success should not rely solely on parameters of growth but should incorporate assessment related to indices of therapeutic potential.

scholarly journals Fuzzy logic based energy and throughput aware design space exploration for MPSoCs

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yasir Qadri ◽  
Nadia N. Qadri ◽  
Klaus D. McDonald-Maier
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Design Space Exploration ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Space Exploration

scholarly journals Influence of NaCl salinity on plant growth and nutrient assimilation of Zea mays L.

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sozharajan ◽  
S. Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Fine Sand ◽  
Nacl Stress ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Maize Seeds ◽  
Randomized Design

Maize (Zea mays L.) is the world’s leading edible oil and third largest important cereal. In addition to it is used as food for human consumption as well as food grain for livestock. High concentrations of NaCl in soils account for large decrease in the yield of a large variety of crops all over the globe. The objective of the present study was conducted to evaluate NaCl stress on growth and mineral nutrient composition of maize plants. Maize seeds were grown in plastic pots having fine sand. After 20 days of germination, the plants were subjected to seven different concentrations (Control, 25mM, 50mM, 75mM, 100mM, 125mM and 150mM) of NaCl. Plants were analyzed on 15th day after salt treatment. Factorial experiments in a completely randomized design (CRBD) with three replications were applied. The growth parameters and mineral contents Na, Ca, K and Cl were investigated from saline treated and non saline treated plants. Results indicated that the NaCl stress markedly reduced the shoot and root length fresh and dry masses. Moreover Na+, Cl- content increased with increase in NaCl stress, while Ca2+ and K+ were decreased significantly.

scholarly journals Morpho-Physiological and Molecular Evaluation of Drought and Recovery in Impatiens walleriana Grown Ex Vitro

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1559
Author(s):  
Marija Đurić ◽  
Angelina Subotić ◽  
Ljiljana Prokić ◽  
Milana Trifunović-Momčilov ◽  
Aleksandar Cingel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Water Potential ◽  
Soil Moisture Content ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Proline Content ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Ex Vitro ◽  
Drought Effect ◽  
Impatiens Walleriana

This study was carried out to examine the drought effect on development, physiological, biochemical and molecular parameters in Impatiens walleriana grown ex vitro. Experiment design included three treatments: Control plants—grown under optimal watering (35%–37% of soil moisture content), drought-stressed plants—non-irrigated to reach 15% and 5% of soil moisture content and recovery plants—rehydrated for four days to reach optimal soil moisture content. Drought reduced fresh weight, total leaf area, as well as dry weight of I. walleriana shoots. Drought up-regulated expression of abscisic acid (ABA) biosynthesis genes 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase 4 (NCED4) and abscisic aldehyde oxidase 2 (AAO2) and catabolic gene ABA 8′-hydroxylase 3 (ABA8ox3) which was followed by increased ABA content in the leaves. Decrement in water potential of shoots during the drought was not accompanied with increased amino acid proline content. We detected an increase in chlorophyll, carotenoid, total polyphenols and flavonols content under drought conditions, as well as malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide and DPPH (1,1′-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) activity. Increased antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase) throughout drought were also determined. Recovery treatment was significant for neutralizing drought effect on growth parameters, shoot water potential, proline content and genes expression.

Fuzzy Expert System to Diagnose Diabetes Using S Weights for S Fuzzy Assessment Methodology

Fuzzy Systems ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 418-442
Author(s):  
A. V. Senthil Kumar ◽  
M. Kalpana
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Expert System ◽  
Fuzzy Rule ◽  
Fuzzy Expert System ◽  
Assessment Methodology ◽  
Correct Decision ◽  
Fuzzy Similarity ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Fuzzy Assessment

In the field of medicine decision making it is very important to deal with uncertainties, knowledge, and information. Decision making depends upon the experience, capability, and the observation of doctors. In the case of complex situations, it is very tough to give a correct decision. So computer-based procedure is very much essential. Fuzzy Expert System is used for decision making in the field of medicine. Fuzzy expert system consists of the following elements, fuzzification interface, S Fuzzy Assessment Methodology, and defuzzification. S Fuzzy Assessment Methodology uses the K Ratio to find overlap between membership function. To measure the similarity between fuzzy set, fuzzy number, and fuzzy rule, T Fuzzy similarity is used. Similar fuzzy sets are merged to form a common set; a new methodology was framed to identify the similarity between fuzzy rules with fuzzy numbers, and S Weights are to manage uncertainty in rules. S Weights use consequent and antecedent part of each rule. The efficiency of the proposed algorithm was implemented using MATLAB Fuzzy Logic tool box to construct a fuzzy expert system to diagnose diabetes.

Glycinebetaine priming improves salt tolerance of wheat

Biologia ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karima H. A. Salama ◽  
Mohamed Magdy Mansour ◽  
Habebah A. Al-Malawi
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Salt Stress ◽  
Salt Tolerance ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Wheat Cultivar ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Relative Growth ◽  
Hoagland Solution ◽  
The World ◽  
Relative Water

AbstractSalinity stress is one of the most serious environmental factors limiting plant growth and productivity in large areas around the world. Priming approach was adopted to study the effect of glycinebetaine (GB) on enhancing salt tolerance of sensitive wheat cultivar (Gomeza 7). The caryopsis were primed in different concentrations of GB (25, 50, 100 mM) for 24 h, and then treated with or without 150 mM NaCl added to 1/4-modified Hoagland solution (MHS). The NaCl treatment lasted 38 d under natural environmental conditions. Salt stress reduced all growth parameters measured: fresh mass, dry mass, relative growth rate, for the shoots and roots, and relative water content (RWC). Salt imposition increased the level of Na

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