scholarly journals Increase in the biomass of some green algae species in nitrate and ammonium mediums depending on auto-, mixo- or heterotrophic conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Gumiński ◽  
Krystyna Jurajda ◽  
Ewa Tatkowska
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Scenedesmus Quadricauda ◽  
Individual Species ◽  
Content Increase ◽  
Nitrate Medium ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Mixotrophic Conditions

The increase in total dry mass and protein in cultures of <em>Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Scenedesmus quadricauda</em> and <em>Ankistrodesmus acicularis</em> was studied. Under autotrophic conditions, increases in dry mass were, as a rule, larger in the nitrate medium than in the ammonium one, under mixotrophic conditions the situation was reversed and in the case of heterotrophy, the individual species reacted differently. The dependence ot the protein content increase on the nitrate or ammonium form of the medium was not clear. Changes in time of the pH and rH of the mediums were followed and the interdependence of these changes with the production of biomass is discussed.

Effect of Four Triazine Herbicides on Growth of Nontarget Green Algae

Weed Science ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiran Hiranpradit ◽  
Chester L. Foy
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa ◽  
Scenedesmus Quadricauda ◽  
Continuous Exposure ◽  
Triazine Herbicides ◽  
Algae Growth ◽  
Selection Of

Colorimetry, nephelometry, and chlorophyll assays of cultures ofChlamydomonas reinhardtiiDangeard,Chlorella pyrenoidosaChick., andScenedesmus quadricauda(Turp.) Bréb. were used as criteria for measuring algae growth. Among the fours-triazines studied, cyprazine appeared to be the most inhibitory to algae growth, followed by atrazine > simazine > cyanazine. Stimulatory effects of cyanazine, simazine, and cyprazine on chlorophyll content ofC. reinhardtiiandC. pyrenoidosawere also observed. Cyanazine was most stimulatory on both species but simazine also showed stimulation. Cyprazine was stimulatory only toC. reinhardtiiat 0.22 μM concentration but apparently was inhibitory toC. pyrenoidosaat the same concentration. In one experiment, atrazine caused a slight stimulation inC. reinhardtii. Averaged over two consecutive experiments, however, atrazine was inhibitory. Chlorophyll content of the algae was found to be the best criterion for determining effect of the chemicals on algae growth. Continuous exposure ofC. reinhardtiiculture to the highest concentration of each of the four herbicides resulted in selection of algal lines having increased triazine tolerance.

scholarly journals Gene Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis: Powerful Tools for an Improved Diagnosis of Fish Mycobacteriosis Caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum Group Members

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 797
Author(s):  
Davide Mugetti ◽  
Mattia Tomasoni ◽  
Paolo Pastorino ◽  
Giuseppe Esposito ◽  
Vasco Menconi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Gene Sequencing ◽  
Diagnostic Techniques ◽  
Individual Species ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Mycobacterium Fortuitum ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Species Determination ◽  
Gene Encoding ◽  
The Individual

The Mycobacterium fortuitum group (MFG) consists of about 15 species of fast-growing nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). These globally distributed microorganisms can cause diseases in humans and animals, especially fish. The increase in the number of species belonging to MFG and the diagnostic techniques panel do not allow to clarify their real clinical significance. In this study, biomolecular techniques were adopted for species determination of 130 isolates derived from fish initially identified through biochemical tests as NTM belonging to MFG. Specifically, gene sequencing and phylogenetic analysis were used based on a fragment of the gene encoding the 65 KDa heat shock protein (hsp65). The analyzes made it possible to confirm that all the isolates belong to MFG, allowing to identify the strains at species level. Phylogenetic analysis substantially confirmed what was obtained by gene sequencing, except for six strains; this is probably due to the sequences present in NCBI database. Although the methodology used cannot represent a univocal identification system, this study has allowed us to evaluate its effectiveness as regards the species of MFG. Future studies will be necessary to apply these methods with other gene fragments and to clarify the real pathogenic significance of the individual species of this group of microorganisms.

Effects of Maternal Nutrient Restriction During Gestation on LH Production in the Female Bovine Fetus

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 25-26
Author(s):  
Sterling H Fahey ◽  
Sarah West ◽  
John M Long ◽  
Carey Satterfield ◽  
Rodolfo C Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Fetal Development ◽  
Monozygotic Twins ◽  
Late Gestation ◽  
Nutrient Restriction ◽  
Western Blots ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Individual Potential ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Gestational nutrient restriction causes epigenetic and phenotypic changes that affect multiple physiological processes in the offspring. Gonadotropes, the cells in the anterior pituitary that secrete luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), are particularly sensitive to nutritional changes during fetal development. Our objective herein was to investigate the effects of gestational nutrient restriction on LH protein content and number of gonadotropes in the fetal bovine pituitary. We hypothesized that moderate nutrient restriction during mid to late gestation decreases pituitary LH production, which is associated with a reduced number of gonadotropes. Embryos were produced in vitro with X-bearing semen from a single sire then split to generate monozygotic twins. Each identical twin was transferred to a virgin dam yielding four sets of female twins. At gestational d 158, the dams were randomly assigned into two groups, one fed 100% NRC requirements (control) and the other fed 70% of NRC requirements (restricted) during the last trimester of gestation, ensuring each pair of twins had one twin in each group. At gestational d 265, the fetuses (n = 4/group) were euthanized by barbiturate overdose, and the pituitaries were collected. Western blots were performed using an ovine LH-specific antibody (Dr. A.F. Parlow, NIDDK). The total LH protein content in the pituitary tended to be decreased in the restricted fetuses compared to controls (P &lt; 0.10). However, immunohistochemistry analysis of the pituitary did not reveal any significant changes in the total number of LH-positive cells (control = 460±23 cells/0.5 mm2; restricted = 496±45 cells/0.5 mm2, P = 0.58). In conclusion, while maternal nutrient restriction during gestation resulted in a trend of reduced LH content in the fetal pituitary, immunohistological findings suggest that these changes are likely related to the individual potential of each gonadotrope to produce LH, rather than alterations in cell differentiation during fetal development.

Taxonomic application of macro and micro morphological characters of seeds in Astragalus L. (Galegeae, Fabaceae) in India

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 502 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-207
Author(s):  
SHIVANI KASHYAP ◽  
CHANDAN KUMAR SAHU ◽  
ROHIT KUMAR VERMA ◽  
LAL BABU CHAUDHARY
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Light Microscopy ◽  
Seed Coat ◽  
Morphological Plasticity ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Individual Species ◽  
Large Size ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Scanning Electron

Due to large size and enormous morphological plasticity, the taxonomy of the genus Astragalus is very complex and challenging. The identification and grouping of species chiefly based on macromorphological characters become sometimes difficult in the genus. In the present study, the micromorphology of the seeds of 30 species belonging to 14 sections of Astragalus from India has been examined applying scanning electron microscopy (SEM) along with light microscopy (LM) to evaluate their role in identification and classification. Attention was paid to colour, shape, size and surface of seeds. The overall size of the seeds ranges from 1.5–3.2 × 0.8–2.2 mm. The shape of the seeds is cordiform, deltoid, mitiform, orbicular, ovoid and reniform. The colour of seeds varies from brown to blackish-brown to black. Papillose, reticulate, ribbed, rugulate and stellate patterns were observed on the seed coat surface (spermoderm) among different species. The study reveals that the seed coat ornamentations have evolved differently among species and do not support the subgeneric and sectional divisions of the genus. However, they add an additional feature to the individual species, which may help in identification in combination with other macro-morphological features.

Ekstraksi Protein dari Rhodophyta dan Chlorophyta Dari Perairan Pulau Pari Sebagai Alternatif Antioksidant

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Elvi Kustiyah ◽  
Bungaran Saingin ◽  
Hernowo Widodo ◽  
Viriya Piti
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Red Algae ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Activity Test ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Dpph Method ◽  
Lowry Method

 Indonesia has millions island and big part of Indonesia is sea that is rich in marine biological resources and has the potential to be developed and optimized. One of the abundant marine resources in Indonesia is algae. Algae are plant-like protists. Algae have several important compounds, including protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and other useful elements. Proteins contained in algae have the potential to be used as antioxidants. In this study, the levels of protein in red and green algae were tested by using the lowry method and testing the antioxidant activity of red and green algae extracts using the Diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. Algae extraction was done by maceration, which is soaking the sample in low temperature with phosphate buffer saline (PBS) pH 7. From the extraction results it can be concluded that the red algae (Rhodophyta) has the highest protein content of 5.115 ± 0.126% and the lowest protein content in green algae (Chloropytha) as big as 1.686 ± 0.430%. And from the results of the antioxidant activity test showed that all positive algae showed antioxidant activity but the green algae (Chlorophyta) had the highest antioxidant activity of 71.5946 ± 0.01612% with IC50 value 1.6114.

Larval and post-larval stages of fishes recorded from the plankton of Galway Bay, 1972–73

1976 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie M. Fives ◽  
F. I. O'Brien
Keyword(s):  
Copepod Species ◽  
Individual Species ◽  
Larval Stages ◽  
Percentage Occurrence ◽  
Bay Area ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Recorded Occurrence

The Galway Bay area was sampled quantitatively for plankton during 1972–3. The larvae and/or post-larvae of 67 species of fish were identified from the plankton. The recorded occurrence per m3 and the percentage occurrence of the individual species is presented and discussed, and reference is made to the concurrent occurrence of various chaetognath species and copepod species. The results of previous investigations of the plankton of the Galway Bay area are mentioned.

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