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Author(s):  
Florent Gauvin ◽  
Vesta Tsao ◽  
Joost Vette ◽  
Henricus Jozef Hubertus Brouwers

This research aims to study mycelium-based composites (MBC) by assessing their performance as foam-like wall insulation material. Various substrates have been selected to get optimized performance of the composite. Results showed that a prolonged growing period arose a denser mycelium outer layer in MBC, which rendered better water resistance due to the hydrophobicity of mycelium. Thermal conductivity and mechanical properties are highly dependent on substrate choices than other parameters of MBC, which coincided with the literature. Additionally, influences of accelerated aging test and moisture buffer capacity of MBC were first studied in this research. The results indicated that MBC not only maintained good functional performance after the accelerated aging test (i.e. drying and wetting cycles) but also constituted good moisture buffer capacity. This means that MBC has key material essences to apply as internal wall insulation material and become one of the layers in vapor-permeable building envelope systems to passively regulate indoor relative humidity and thermal comfort.


2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. e37087
Author(s):  
Hugo Cesar Rodrigues Moreira Catão ◽  
Ítala Menegon Castilho ◽  
Franciele Caixeta ◽  
Nilvanira Donizete Tebaldi ◽  
Pâmela Gomes Nakada Freitas

Gherkin seeds usually show irregular physiological quality. Seed production requires fast and reliable tests to evaluate seed quality. Germination test is considered a recognized analysis method; however, seed technology has pursuit the improvement of vigor tests aiming the evaluation of seed’s physiological potential. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate procedures to perform the test of accelerated aging and determine the physiological and sanitary potential of gherkin seeds. Four seed lots of cultivar Liso Calcuta were used in the study. To evaluate the initial physiological quality the water content was determined and germination and emergence tests, as well as indices of germination speed and emergence speed were used. The accelerated aging test was performed as traditionally and with saturated saline solution, with 48, 72 and 96 hours, at temperatures of 41oC and 45oC. After aging, the water content was determined, and seeds’ germination and sanity tests were performed. The experiment was set under a completely random design in factorial 4x3x2 (lots x aging periods x temperatures). The standard accelerated aging test and the test with saturated saline solution at 41oC for 96 hours were efficient to evaluate the vigor of gherkin seeds. Saturated saline solution provides uniform water absorption and deterioration in gherkin seeds, allowing to discriminate seed lots in different vigor levels. The salinity test after accelerated aging with saline solution reduces the incidence of some fungi.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (36) ◽  
pp. 239-244
Author(s):  
Rosimar Maria Marques ◽  
Bruno Reis ◽  
Anielen C. Tormena Cavazin ◽  
Flávia Carolina Moreira ◽  
Monica Buchoski ◽  
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Rosimar Maria Marques1; Bruno Reis1; Anielen C. Tormena Cavazin1; Flávia Carolina Moreira1; Monica G. Buchoski1; Hingrid Ariane Silva1; Mayara A. Lois1; Carlos Moacir Bonato1* 1Universidade Estadual de Maringá – UEM 1* Orientador – [email protected] Introduction: The accelerated aging test evaluates the behavior of seeds exposed to stress conditions based on the fact that the rate of deterioration is considerably increased by exposure to high temperature and relative humidity [1]. The knowledge acquired in homeopathic science is experimental research on healthy living organisms that are undergoing experimentation using homeopathic medicines [2]. The experimental research on homeopathic plants has been performed in Europe, Mexico, India and Brazil, proving that the principle of homeopathy, as set out in the animal kingdom has been found in plants [3]. This experiment aimed to evaluate the effect of the homeopathic Arsenicum album in decimal (x) and centesimal (cH) scale on the physiological variables of the germination and growth of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) subjected to accelerated aging. Materials and methods: The experiment was conducted at the Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Homeopathy, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM. Arsenicum album 6x and 2CH matrices were acquired in homeopathic pharmacy. From matrices were prepared further dynamizations in decimal (x) and centesimal (C) scale, according to the Brazilian Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia [4]. In the accelerated aging test were used samples of 200 seeds per treatment distributed evenly forming a single layer on the surfaces of metal wire suspended inside the plastic box containing inside 40ml of Arsenicum album (9, 12, 18, or 30x 24 and 9, 12, 18, 24 or 30C). The control consisted of distilled water. The boxes were placed in BOD-chamber adjusted to 42°C and relative humidity 100% for 96 hours. After this period, led to the germination test, using four replicates of 50 seeds, totalizing 52 experimental units which were placed on germination paper previously soaked with distilled water in an amount equivalent to 2.5 times the paper weight[5]. The rolls were arranged randomly in the BOD-chamber at 25°C±2. The interpretation of the test was performed after seven days [6]. Germination percentage (% PG) was determined according to the Rules for Seed Analysis [5]. The length of primary roots (PRL) and hypocotyl (LH) were only performed in normal seedlings. The total length of the radicle (TLR) was calculated as the sum of the lengths of hypocotyl and primary root. The experimental design was completely randomized. We adopted the double-blind procedure, avoiding possible interference from the researcher. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and means compared by Scott-Knott test (P ≤ 0.05). Results: Arsenicum album 9x, 9CH and 12CH reduced the percentage of germination (%PG) (Figure 1A). The highest values in the length of hypocotyl (LH) ​​were observed in 12 and 24x dilutions, followed by a reduction in intermediate and higher inhibition at 30x and 9x. The 18x does not differ from control. All centesimal dilution presented effect on the variable analyzed. There was an increase in hypocotyl length in the 12, 18 and 24 dilutions, and reduction in 9 and 30 cH dilutions (Figure 1B). The primary root length (PRL) of sorghum was increased in dilutions 18 and 30x. However, the centesimal dilutions were not different from control (Figure 1C). There was an increase in the total length of the seedlings (TLS) in the dilutions 18, 24 and 30x and reduction in 9x when compared to control. As for centesimal dilutions, there was an effect only in 18cH. The other centesimal dilutions were not different from control (Figure 1D). Conclusions: In general, homeopathic preparations did not affect the germination percentage except for 9x, and 9cH 12cH dilution. Furthermore, the dilutions reduced the effects on premature aging verified by high values ​​of growth variables. These results suggest that high dilution Arsenicum album can be an alternative to minimize the deleterious effect to high temperature.


Polymer Korea ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 910-914
Author(s):  
Pyoung-Chan Lee ◽  
Su Young Kim ◽  
Sun Kyoung Jeoung ◽  
Shin-Hwan Wei ◽  
Youn Ki Ko ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Людмила Корлэтяну ◽  
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Л. Мелиян ◽  
Анатолий Ганя ◽  
Виктория Михэилэ ◽  
...  

Seed storage potential (SP) is an important complex indicator characterizing the ability of collection samples to be conserved ex situ in a genetic bank. The accelerated aging test (AA test) was used to determine the storage potential of maize samples. The AA test for maize seeds was carried out at 43-44°C, 90-100% relative humidity, with an aging time of 96 hours. After the test, various morphophysiological parameters were determined on 8 collection maize samples: germination energy and seed germination, root length and quantity, wet and dry root biomass. The maize genotypes were divided into 3 groups according to various post-test indicators: group 1 (high SP) – genotypes P235; P 310; P243; group 2 (medium SP) – genotypes Р 402, Р 383, Р 465; group 3 (low SP) - genotypes Р 461 и Р 427. Thus, the use of AA test on maize collection samples based on morphophysiological characteristics allows gradation of genotypes by seed SP.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 570-579
Author(s):  
THAÍS DE CASTRO MORAIS ◽  
DENISE CUNHA FERNANDES DOS SANTOS DIAS ◽  
DANIEL TEIXEIRA PINHEIRO ◽  
GUILHERME FONTES VALORY GAMA ◽  
LAÉRCIO JUNIO DA SILVA

ABSTRACT This work aimed to evaluate the physiological and biochemical changes resulting from controlled deterioration in different lots of sunflower seeds. Two sunflower seed lots of the cultivar Hélio 253 were subjected to simulated deterioration, using the accelerated aging test methodology (41 °C and 100% RH) for 0, 48, 72, and 96 h. Then, the seeds were subjected to the tests of germination, first germination count, seedling length and dry matter, emergence, accelerated aging, electrical conductivity, and total seedling length. The antioxidant activity was evaluated through the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and peroxidase (POX) at 0, 2, 4, and 6 days after sowing. Deterioration caused a reduction in the germination and vigor of the seeds, mainly in the lot with lower initial vigor and for the longest exposure times (72 and 96 h). For both lots, reductions in SOD activity and increases in POX and APX were observed during seed germination, mainly after 48 h of exposure to aging deterioration. Peroxidase enzymes are activated in deteriorated and non-deteriorated sunflower seeds, mainly after two days of germination.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Anna dos Santos Suñé ◽  
Andréia da Silva Almeida ◽  
Josiane Cantuária Figueiredo ◽  
Bruna Barreto dos Reis ◽  
Camila de Avila Nunes ◽  
...  

Seed companies use vigor tests in their internal seed quality control procedures. Therefore, it is necessary to choose effective methods to obtain quick responses for making decisions related to the handling, disposal and marketing of seed lots. Thus, the objective of this work was to adapt a methodology for the accelerated aging test in soybean seeds. Sixty-nine lots were used and the experimental design used was completely randomized, with four replications. For the initial characterization of the lots, water content was determined, germination test and field emergence. The soybean seed lots selected based on the initial characterization, were submitted to the standard accelerated aging methodology and twenty-one adapted methodologies. After the physiological characterization of the 69 lots, 24 lots with similar germination with different levels of vigor were selected. For adapted methodologies that used only distilled water inside the gerbox box, there was an increase in the water content of the seeds of all analyzed lots. However, all methodologies with the use of saline solution had alower water content. The adapted methodologies N (pre-treatment in forced air oven at 35-40°C for two hours, BOD 42°C for 24 hours, using saline) and S (pre-treatment in forced air oven at 35-40°C for two hours, BOD 45°C for 12 hours, with the use of distilled water) are the most suitable for use in the accelerated aging test for soybean crops, as they present relevant results in a shorter evaluation period.


2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-210
Author(s):  
Hongshen Zhang ◽  
Hongfei Zheng

Polypropylene (PP) has a wide range of applications in the automobile bumpers due to its many excellent properties. Mechanical properties of PP for automobile bumpers are investigated through an artificial accelerated aging test. The aging rules after different years of normal use and the artificial accelerated aging test are analyzed. The correlation between natural and artificially accelerated aging is also explored. It provides a reference for the study of the aging properties of polymers for automotive applications. Results show that the UV aging test can effectively simulate changes in tensile and bending strengths after natural aging and can be used to evaluate the weathering resistance of PP materials used in automotive bumpers. The tensile and bending strengths of these materials remain good during aging, and elongation is sensitive to aging. The short-term artificial accelerated aging test does not exert a significant influence on the impact strength of materials, and artificial accelerated aging does not completely reproduce the aging process of the material.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 329
Author(s):  
Ria Putri ◽  
Ari Wahyuni ◽  
Riana Jumawati

Kemunduran benih terjadi karena penurunan mutu fisiologi benih selama periode simpan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh intensitas pengusangan cepat kimiawi pada viabilitas dan vigor benih dua varietas kedelai. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dari bulan Januari sampai April 2021 di laboratorium analisis benih dan greenhouse Program Studi Teknologi Perbenihan, Politeknik Negeri Lampung. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAK) dengan dua faktor dan empat ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah varietas kedelai yang terdiri atas dua taraf yaitu varietas Dega (V1) dan varietas Deja (V2). Faktor kedua adalah waktu pengusangan (perendaman cairan etanol 20%) yang terdiri atas lima taraf yaitu 0 menit (T0), 15 menit (T1), 30 menit (T2), 45 menit (T3), dan 60 menit (T4). Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa (1) intensitas waktu pengusangan 0-60 menit menurunkaan viabilitas yang ditunjukkan dengan menurunnya persentase daya tumbuh benih (2) viabilitas dan vigor benih varietas Deja lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan varietas Dega pada peubah persentase daya tumbuh, jumlah daun, panjang akar primer dan laju asimilasi kecambah kedelai, dan (3) varietas Deja memiliki ketahanan lebih tinggi terhadap deraan etanol 20% dibandingkan dengan varietas Dega yang ditunjukkan dengan masih tumbuhnya benih varietas Deja pada waktu pengusangan 60 menit.Kata kunci: Metode pengusangan cepat, Kedelai, Kemunduran benih, Viabilitas benih


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Gilvaneide Alves de Azerêdo ◽  
Rinaldo Cesar de Paula

The accelerated aging test is efficient for evaluating the seed vigor of many  species, but there are few studies on forest tree species. The aim of this study was to determine the adequate exposure time of Piptadenia moniliformis Benth. seeds to the accelerated aging test in order to evaluate the vigor of seeds classified by color and size. Ten sub-lots were obtained by separating the seeds into two tegument colors (light and dark) and five size classes (11, 12, 13, 14, and 15), using round wire sieves. Before the  accelerated aging (AA) test, the seeds were treated with concentrated sulfuric acid for 20 minutes to overcome dormancy. Next, the sub-lot seeds underwent different aging times (0, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours) at 45 ºC. The  AA test, conducted at 45 ºC for 72 hours, is adequate to evaluate the quality of P. moniliformis seeds, in terms of color and size.


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