scholarly journals Seasonal concentrations of cesium-137 in rumen content, skeletal muscles and feces of caribou from the Porcupine herd: lichen ingestion rates and implications for human consumption

Rangifer ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Allaye-Chan ◽  
R. G. White ◽  
D. F. Holleman ◽  
D. E. Russell
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Skeletal Muscles ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Rumen Content ◽  
Late Winter ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Cesium 137 ◽  
Wet Weight

The Porcupine caribou herd was monitored for cesium-137 during 1987 to address human health concerns over potential meat contamination by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl accident, and to determine lichen intake rates based on body burdens of radiocesium. A total of 36 caribou were collected from northwestern Alaska and the Yukon Territories in March, June, September, and November. Mean radiocesium concentrations in skeletal muscle peaked in March at 133 Bq/kg fresh weight. This value should not prove hazardous to human health. Radiocesium concentrations in skeletal muscle (wet weight) ranged from approximately 22 to 50% of radiocesium concentrations in rumen contents (dry weight), and from approximately 15 to 37% of radiocesium concentrations in feces (dry weight). Radioactivity in feces was significantly correlated with radioactivity in rumen contents. Computer simulations relating lichen intake rates to radiocesium body burdens are presented for 3 scenarios: (1) when seasonal intakes were adjusted to provide the optimum fit between simulated and observed radiocesium body burdens (2) when seasonal intakes were based on empirical data, and (3) when seasonal intakes were adjusted to yield a "conventional" radiocesium curve of a slow fall build-up prior to a late winter plateau.

Dehydration of seabird prey during transport to the colony: effects on wet weight energy densities

1987 ◽  
Vol 65 (11) ◽  
pp. 2822-2824 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. A. Montevecchi ◽  
J. F. Piatt
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Cautious Interpretation ◽  
Existing Data

We present evidence to indicate that dehydration of prey transported by seabirds from capture sites at sea to chicks at colonies inflates estimates of wet weight energy densities. These findings and a comparison of wet and dry weight energy densities reported in the literature emphasize the importance of (i) accurate measurement of the fresh weight and water content of prey, (ii) use of dry weight energy densities in comparisons among species, seasons, and regions, and (iii) cautious interpretation and extrapolation of existing data sets.

scholarly journals Experimental model for in vivo determination of dietary fibre and its effect on the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine

1981 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Sofie Sandberg ◽  
H. Andersson ◽  
B. Hallgren ◽  
Kristina Hasselblad ◽  
B. Isaksson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Wheat Bran ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Direct Analysis ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Definition Of

1. An experimental model for the determination of dietary fibre according to the definition of Trowell et al. (1976) is described. Food was subjected to in vivo digestion in ileostomy patients, and the ileostomy contents were collected quantitatively, the polysaccharide components of which were analysed by gas–liquid chromatography and the Klason lignin by gravimetric determination. The model was used for the determination of dietary fibre in AACC (American Association of Cereal Chemists), wheat bran and for studies on the extent of hydrolysis of wheat-bran fibre in the stomach and small intestine. The effect of wheat bran on ileostomy losses of nitrogen, starch and electrolytes was also investigated.2. Nine patients with established ileostomies were studied during two periods while on a constant low-fibre diet. In the second period 16 g AACC wheat bran/d was added to the diet. The ileostomy contents and duplicate portions of the diet were subjected to determinations of wet weight, dry weight, water content, fibre components, starch, N, sodium and potassium.3. The wet weight of ileostomy contents increased by 94 g/24 h and dry weight by 10 g/24 h after consumption of bran. The dietary fibre of AACC bran, determined as the increase in polysaccharides and lignin of ileostomy contents after consumption of bran, was 280 g/kg fresh weight (310 g/kg dry matter). Direct analysis of polysaccharides and lignin in bran gave a value of 306 g/kg fresh weight. Of the added bran hemicellulose and cellulose 80–100% and 75–100% respectively were recovered in ileostomy contents. There was no significant difference between the two periods in amount of N, starch and K found in the ileostomy contents. The Na excretion increased during the ‘bran’ period and correlated well with the wet weight of ileostomy contents.4. In conclusion, it seems probable that determination of dietary fibre by in vivo digestion in ileostomy patients comes very close to the theoretical definition of dietary fibre, as the influence of bacteria in the ileum seems small. Bacterial growth should be avoided by using a technique involving the change of ileostomy bags every 2 h and immediate deep-freezing of the ileostomy contents. True dietary fibre can be determined by direct analysis of polysaccharides and lignin in the food, at least in bran. Very little digestion of hemicellulose and cellulose from bran occurs in the stomach and small bowel. The 10–20% loss in some patients may be due to digestion by the gastric juice or to bacterial fermentation in the ileum, or both. The extra amount of faecal N after consumption of bran, reported by others, is probably produced in the large bowel.

scholarly journals Nicotinamide riboside supplementation alters body composition and skeletal muscle acetylcarnitine concentrations in healthy obese humans

2020 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 413-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlijn M E Remie ◽  
Kay H M Roumans ◽  
Michiel P B Moonen ◽  
Niels J Connell ◽  
Bas Havekes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Energy Metabolism ◽  
Mitochondrial Function ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Metabolic Health ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Nicotinamide Riboside ◽  
Wet Weight

ABSTRACT Background Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is an NAD+ precursor that boosts cellular NAD+ concentrations. Preclinical studies have shown profound metabolic health effects after NR supplementation. Objectives We aimed to investigate the effects of 6 wk NR supplementation on insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, and other metabolic health parameters in overweight and obese volunteers. Methods A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover intervention study was conducted in 13 healthy overweight or obese men and women. Participants received 6 wk NR (1000 mg/d) and placebo supplementation, followed by broad metabolic phenotyping, including hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, muscle biopsies, and assessment of ex vivo mitochondrial function and in vivo energy metabolism. Results Markers of increased NAD+ synthesis—nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide and methyl nicotinamide—were elevated in skeletal muscle after NR compared with placebo. NR increased body fat-free mass (62.65% ± 2.49% compared with 61.32% ± 2.58% in NR and placebo, respectively; change: 1.34% ± 0.50%, P = 0.02) and increased sleeping metabolic rate. Interestingly, acetylcarnitine concentrations in skeletal muscle were increased upon NR (4558 ± 749 compared with 3025 ± 316 pmol/mg dry weight in NR and placebo, respectively; change: 1533 ± 683 pmol/mg dry weight, P = 0.04) and the capacity to form acetylcarnitine upon exercise was higher in NR than in placebo (2.99 ± 0.30 compared with 2.40 ± 0.33 mmol/kg wet weight; change: 0.53 ± 0.21 mmol/kg wet weight, P = 0.01). However, no effects of NR were found on insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, hepatic and intramyocellular lipid accumulation, cardiac energy status, cardiac ejection fraction, ambulatory blood pressure, plasma markers of inflammation, or energy metabolism. Conclusions NR supplementation of 1000 mg/d for 6 wk in healthy overweight or obese men and women increased skeletal muscle NAD+ metabolites, affected skeletal muscle acetylcarnitine metabolism, and induced minor changes in body composition and sleeping metabolic rate. However, no other metabolic health effects were observed. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02835664

scholarly journals Penggunaan Beberapa Komposisi Spektrum Led Pada Potensi Dan Hasil Hidroponik Indoor Selada Keriting Hijau

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Daru Nurdianna ◽  
Retno Bandriyati Arni Putri ◽  
Dwi Harjoko
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Irradiation Treatment ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Led Irradiation

This study aims to determine the differences in the growth response of green curly lettuce to the differentiation treatment of LED lighting with different spectrum in indoor hydroponics. The research was conducted from October to November 2017. The experimental design used was experimental with 1 lighting factor with 5 levels, there are sunlight (P0), LED 20% blue: 80% red (P1), LED 80% blue: 20% red (P2), 50% blue LED: 50 % red (P3), and 100% white daylight (P4). Observational variables included plant height, leaf number, leaf area, leaf color, total wet weight, leaf wet weight, wet root weight and dry weight of the plant. The result of this experiment showed that LED irradiation have affect the treatment are plant height, leaf number, leaf area, chlorophyll content, fresh weight of harvest, root length, and dry weight of brackets. While those that have no significant effect are the wet weight of the roots. The results showed that between LED irradiation treatment L1, L2, L3, and L4 showed that treatment L2 with 80% blue spectrum composition: 20% red showed better growth based on: high plant, chlorophyll content, and root length. Treatment with L4 with white LED showed better growth based on the number of leaves, leaf area, fresh weight of harvest, root wet weight, and dry weight of total biomass. The results below the sunlight better than the LED irradiation treatment, because the intensity of LED far low and lack of controlled environmental conditions technology and management for growing lettuce. In all of LED treatment still looked etiolation because light intensity was not optimal yet.

Muscular enlargement and number of fibers in skeletal muscles of rats

1981 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 936-943 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. D. Gollnick ◽  
B. F. Timson ◽  
R. L. Moore ◽  
M. Riedy
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscles ◽  
Extensor Digitorum Longus ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Extensor Digitorum ◽  
Surgical Ablation ◽  
Fiber Number ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Total Muscle ◽  
Direct Counts

The effect of muscular enlargement produced by surgical ablation of a synergist and the combination of synergist ablation and exercise on the number of fibers in the soleus (S), plantaris (P), and extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscles of the rat was studied. The number of fibers per muscle was determined by direct counts of individual fibers dissected from HNO3-treated muscles. Ablation of a synergist produced average enlargements of about 25, 45, and 29% for the S, P, and EDL muscles, respectively. Exercise and synergist ablation produced increases in wet weight to about 44 and 88% for the S and P muscles, respectively, whereas no further increases were observed in the EDL muscles. Intra-animal comparisons revealed that no differences existed for total fiber number or the incidence of fibers with bifurcations between the enlarged and contralateral control muscles. The difference in dry weight of fibers from the enlarged as compared with control muscles was closely correlated to differences in total muscle wet weight. These data demonstrate that hypertrophy rather than hyperplasia was responsible for increases from 10 to over 100% in the weight of skeletal muscles.

scholarly journals Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Kedelai dengan Aplikasi Limbah Tofu dan Mikoriza Arbuskular pada Tanah Masam

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Wan Arfiani Barus ◽  
Bambang S.A.S ◽  
Bagus Permadi
Keyword(s):  
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Acid Soils ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Crop Development ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Number Of Branches

Utilization of acid soils for food crop development must be carried out because of land conversion. The main problem in acid soils is the unavailability of P nutrients. Utilization of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza on acid soils has been found to contribute to the availability of P nutrients. This study used a factorial randomized block design with 2 factors, namely the application of tofu waste and arbuscular mycorrhiza. Tofu waste dosage consists of 0, 125, 250 and 375 g/polybag and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza application, namely: 0, 6, 12 and 18 g/polybag. The results showed that the application of tofu waste at a dose of 375 g / polybag affected significantly and gave the best results for the parameters of plant height, number of branches, wet weight and dry weight of soybean crop stover. While the application of arbuscular mycorrhiza with the best dose of 18 g / polybag affected significantly to fresh weight and dry weight of the roots of soybean. However, the interaction between the two treatments did not affected significantly to all observed variables.

scholarly journals POTENSI ISI RUMEN SAPI ASAL RUMAH POTONG HEWAN SEBAGAI PAKAN TERNAK RUMINANSIA DI KABUATEN MANOKWARI

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Yohosua Kocu ◽  
Bambang Tj. Hariadi ◽  
Sientje D. Rumetor
Keyword(s):  
Dry Weight ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
T Test ◽  
Rumen Content ◽  
Fresh Weight

The aim of this resarch is to determine the potential of   rumen  content of cattle from slaughterhouse as ruminants   feed in Manokwari District, judging   from quantity (fresh and dry weight), Quality (DM and OM content), and physical characteristics.  Data of research analyzed by tabulation and T-Test. The results showed that each cow that is cut produces an average rumen content  of 8.507, 88 g  fresh weight or 1.127,16 g  dry weight with DM content 89,14%   and  OM content 89,83%. The average daily cattle slaughter of 5 tails, so that the contents of the rumen generated as much as 10.595,8 g (10,596 kg) fresh weight or 5.635,8 g (5,636 kg)  dry weight with 5,024 kg  DM and 4,513 kg OM availability.  Characteristics of the rumen content after drying is  yellowishbrown ,  texture varies smooth to coarse and aromatic typical of rumen or dried grass.  

scholarly journals Pertumbuhan Tanaman Vanili (Vanilla planifolia) dalam Polybag pada Beberapa Kombinasi Media Tanam dan Frekuensi Penyiraman Menggunakan Teknologi Irigasi Tetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Jamaludin Jamaludin ◽  
M. Gary Ranchiano
Keyword(s):  
Dry Weight ◽  
Vanilla Planifolia ◽  
Rice Husks ◽  
Media Composition ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Irrigation Technology ◽  
The Media ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Experimental Garden

The study aimed to find the media composition and watering frequency through drip irrigation technology, which is appropriate to support the growth of vanilla plants in polybags. The research was conducted in the STIPER Dharma Wacana Metro experimental garden from April to July 2020. The first factor is the composition of the planting medium, namely soil + manure, soil + manure + rice husks, soil + manure + sand, and soil + manure + cocopeat. The second factor is watering frequency, namely 1, 2, and 3 times a day. Each treatment was repeated three times. The variables observed included plant height (cm), number of leaves (strands), shoot fresh weight (g), root fresh weight (g), and biomass dry weight (g). The use of mixed media of soil, manure, and cocopeat is the best media composition by producing a root wet weight of 8.0 g and a dry weight of 7.2 g. The frequency of watering three times a day resulted in the best height of vanilla plants being 51.8 cm compared to the frequency of watering once and twice a day. There was no interaction between the composition of the growing media and the frequency of watering on vanilla plants growth in polybags.

scholarly journals Concentrations of Metals in Tissues of Cockle Anadara granosa (Linnaeus, 1758) from East Java Coast, Indonesia, and Potential Risks to Human Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Agoes Soegianto ◽  
Trisnadi Widyaleksono Catur Putranto ◽  
Wahyuhani Lutfi ◽  
Firdha Nur Almirani ◽  
Arfian Rahmat Hidayat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer ◽  
Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake ◽  
Weekly Intake ◽  
Tolerable Weekly Intake ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Anadara Granosa

This study reports the presence of Cd, Pb, Zn, Hg, Cu, and Cr in the cockles (Anadara granosa, Linnaeus, 1758) harvested along the East Java Coast, Indonesia. The concentrations of metals were determined by atomic absorption spectrometer and expressed in mg kg-1 wet weight. The concentrations of metals ranged from 0.11 to 0.82 mg kg−1 for Cd, 0.10 to 0.54 mg kg−1 for Pb, 10.22 to 19.04 mg kg−1 for Zn, 0.02 to 1.47 mg kg−1 for Hg, 1.79 to 4.76 mg kg−1 for Cu, and 1.64 to 3.79 mg kg−1 for Cr. The metal concentrations in the whole tissues of cockles were in the order Zn>Cu>Cr>Hg>Cd>Pb. The Cd and Pb levels in cockles were found to be higher than the permissible limit for human consumption according to EC and FAO; the levels of Hg exceeded the EC, Hong Kong, Australia, and Indonesia standards; and the levels of Cr exceeded the Hong Kong standard. The estimated weekly intake (EWI) of cockles indicates that the concentrations of Cd and Hg in the cockle tissues from Gresik were higher than the provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI); meanwhile, the concentrations of Cr of cockles from all locations were higher than and close to the PTWI. The THQ values for Cd at Gresik, for Hg at Gresik, Surabaya, and Pasuruan, and for Cr at all locations were higher than one indicating that these metals pose potential noncarcinogenic effects to consumers. Reducing the consumption of cockles should be done in order to minimize the adverse effects of metals especially Cd, Hg, and Cr to human health.

scholarly journals PENAMPILAN AGRONOMI BERBAGAI AKSESI KATUK {Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr.} PADA DOSIS PUPUK UREA BERBEDA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulfa Khaerunnisa ◽  
Arifah Rahayu ◽  
Yanyan Mulyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Urea Fertilizer ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Weight Yield ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Katuk {Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr} is a leafy vegetable which requires nitrogen for itsvegetative growth.  This study was aimed at assessing the agronomic performance of various accessions of katuk vegetable grown with different rates of urea fertilizer administration.  A completely randomized design with two factors was used.  The first factor was katuk accessions consisting of Sukaraja Sukabumi, Cugenang Cianjur, and Kemang Bogor.  The second factor was urea fertilizer administration in five rates, namely 0, 33.3, 66.7, 100%, and 133.3% of recommended rate (R).  Results showed that katuk plant of Sukabumi accession gave the best plant height and leaflet area.  Katuk plant of Cianjur accession had the highest values of plant height, number of buds, yield fresh weight, yield dry weight, and root length.  Katuk plant of Bogor accession was found to have the highest fresh root weight.  Urea administration of 66.7-133.3% R resulted in katuk plant with the best values of plant height, number of buds, stem diameter.  The widest leaf area was found in 100% R urea administration and the highest root weight was found in plants treated with 66.7% R urea administration.  The increase of urea fertilizer doses starting from 33.3% R in Cianjur and Bogor katuk accession increased the total harvest wet weight and dry weight, while in Sukabumi accession the significant increase in production was at a dose of 100% R and 133.3% R urea. The increase in vitamin C content was significant in the application of 133.3% R urea fertilizer.

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