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Amino Acid Substitutions In Membrane-Spanning Domains Of Hol1, A Member Of The Major Facilitator Superfamily Of Transporters, Confer Nonselective Cation Uptake In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Matthew B. Wright, Elizabeth A. Howell, Richard F. Gaber

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Let A(formula presented) -dimensional compactum and (formula presented)Mn a map into a piecewise linear (formula presented). The main result of this paper asserts that if X is locally (formula presented)-connected and/is (formula presented)-connected, th

Roundup 1996

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Roundup is the major beef cattle education and outreach event sponsored by the Agricultural Research Center-Hays. The purpose is to communicate timely, applicable research information to producers and extension personnel. The research program of the Agricultural Research Center-Hays is dedicated to serving the people of Kansas by developing new knowledge and technology to stabilize and sustain long-term production of food and fiber in a manner consistent with conservation of natural resources, protection of the environment, and assurance of food safety. Primary emphasis is on production efficiency through optimization of inputs in order to increase profit margins for producers in the …

Effect Of Different Zinc Sources On The Growth Of Rice Plants (Oryza Sativa L.), Hilmi Uğurluoğlu, Burhan Kacar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The objective of this study is to compare the effect of different zinc sources on the dry matter yield and Zn content of rice plants grown in the soils having different levels of the total calcium carbonate. For this purpose soil samples were collected from rice growing areas of Çorum, Kızılcahamam and Nallıhan in Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. A pot experiment was established in greenhouse and the rice plants were grown for 7 weeks in the soils by the application of zinc at the rate of 0, 2, 4 and 8 ppm Zn as ZnO, ZnSO4. 7H2O and Zn-EDTA. …

Investigations On Determination Of Nutritional Status Of Apricot (Cv. Hasanbey) Grown In Erzincan, Muharrem Güleryüz, İbrahim Bolat, Lütfi Pirlak, Ahmet Eşi̇tken, Sezai Erci̇şli̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out to determine the seasonal variations in the amount of leaf nutrient elements, and nutritional status through soil and plant analysis in Erzincan apricot (cv. Hasanbey) orchards. The seasonal variations of plant nutrient element in leaves were generally minimum starting 20 days before harvest and lasted until harvest in Erzincan. This term was found the best time in order to collect the leaf samples At the experimental site pH ranged from 0.77 to 3.16%. Leaf N contents of some orchards were found to be below normal. P content of both soil and leaves was generally insufficient. …

Studies For Increasing Fertility On Second Crop Of Rice, Nazimi Açikgöz, M. N. Gevrek

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

C Selection was done on the basis of certain morphological, phenological and technological properties, in the studies conductted for increase of fertility in second crop of rice under Menemen ecological conditions during the year 1990-1991. Amongst 16 genotypes studies 2 genotypes found suitable for second crop of rice due to their resistance against extremly high temperature which causes sterility and determined as having high fertility were sent to "Variety Testing and Relies Institute Ankara". The project was completed with the second year success in the regional varietal yield.

The Possibilites Of The Utilization Of Waste Water Of Gemlik Fertilizer Inc In Agriculture, A. Vahap Katkat, Ahmet Özgümüş, Zeynal Tümsavaş, Nursen Çi̇l, Cihangir Korkmaz, Haluk Başar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the possibilities of the utilization of waste water of Gemlik Fertilizer Inc. in agriculture was investigated. With this aim, three-years field trials were carried out at the Experimental Farm of Agricultural Faculty, Uludag University. A considerable increase in the electrical conductivity of the soils irrigated with waste water was observed while ph of these soils was decreased. Although relatively lower tomatoe yields were obtained from the plots irrigated with only waste water, the yields obtained from the plots irrigated with normal irrigation water mixed with waste water at different rates were higher than those of the plots …

Relationship Between Clay Minerals And Potassium Statuses Of Sugar Beet Cultivated Area Soils Of Kastamonu And Amasya Sugar Factories, Nuri Munsuz, Gökhan Çayci, Mümtaz Ki̇bar, Nihat Akinci, İlhami Bayrami̇n, Kamil Erel

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, clay minerals and their relationships with potassium statuses of sugar beet cultivated area soils of Kastamonu and Amasya Sugar Factories were investigated. Research was carried out on ninety seven surface soil samples taken from Kastamonu and Amasya regions. As a conclusion, illite clay mineral which is the main resource of reserve potassium in soils was found less dominant than that of levels of smectite and kaolinite, particularly a drastic illite degradation was observed in Amasya region soils.

Investigations On The Pollen Viability, Germination Capability And Production Of Pollen, Pollen Tube Growth In Some Selected Turkish Almond Types And Texas Cultivar Under Adana Ecological Conditions, Sinan Eti̇, Sevgi Paydaş, Ayzin B. Küden, Nurettin Kaşka, Şükriye Kurnaz, Mürüvvet Ilgin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this research the fertilization biologies of mid and late flowering 4 almond types (101-9, 101-13, 101-23 and 106-1) selected from different parts of Turkey and Texas cultivar were studied. For this purpose, first of all, pollen viability tests with TTC and FDA and pollen germination tests in 0 %, 5 %, 10 %, 15 % and 20 % sucrose mediums by hanging drop method were performed. On the other hand, the amount of pollen production and their morphological homogenity levels were determined. In addition, besides self and open pollinations with cross pollinations the pollen tube growth rates were investigated. …

The Effect Of Different Cutting Stages And Seeding Rates On Forage And Seed Yields Of Narbonne Vetch (Vicia Narbonensis L.), A. Emin Anlarsal

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study was to determine the most suitable seeding rate and cutting stage of Narbonne Vetch (Vicia narbonensis L.) for forage and seed production. This experiment was arranged as split plot design with three replications for forage production. Cutting stages (early bloom, middle bloom, beginning of podding) were main plots and seeding rates (16, 18, 20, 22, 24 kg/da) were considered as sub plots. Another experiment was arranged in Randomized blocks to determine the effect of same seeding rates on seed yield. Plant height, green froage yield and hay yield increased seeding rate. Hay yield decreased with …

A Research On The Effects Of Fermentation Type And Additives On Quality And Preservation And Development Of Adequate Technique In Brined Vine-Leaves Production, Fikri Başoğlu, İsmet Şahi̇n, Mihriban Korukluoğlu, Vildan Uylaser, Arzu Akpinar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Various processes were applied to vine-leaves (used in stuffed vine-leaves) to maintain their colour, taste and aroma. Lactic acid, citric acid or salicilic acid of 0.25 % each were added into brine for fermentation of Sultani, Alphons and Erenköy beyazi vine-leaves. Fermentations were carried out in two ways. First one was spontaneous fermentation but in the second one Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus were added in a rate of 3 % as starters. Colour, salt (%), pH, acidity (%), reduced sugar (%) analyses were carried out in fresh vine-leaves. Changes in the amount of salt (%), acidity (%), …

The Effects Of Bottom Heating On Rooting Of Hardwood Cuttings With Different Number Of Buds Of Some Grapevine Rootstocks Resistant To Nematodes, Semih Tangolar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this experiment, the effects of bottom heating on rooting of hardwood cuttings with different number of buds of Dog Ridge, Salt Creek, Harmony, 1616 C and 1613 C which are nematode-resistant rootstock varieties were investigated, and rooting percentage, degree of rooting, total number and length of roots were determined. The highest values were obtained from the bottom heated cuttings with had three and four buds. The results showed that 1616 C had superior rooting ability than the other rootstocks in all characteristics tested. The rooting percentage was about 80-90 % and the rooting quality was sufficient, bottom-heated Salt Creek …

Effect Of Colchicine Treatment With Different Doses And Periods On In Vitro Chromosome Doublication In Haploid Watermelon, Nebahat Sari, Kazım Abak

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Differents colchicine doses (0.5 % and 1 %) and treatment periods (1, 2, 4 and 6 hours) were tested in vitro conditions in order to obtain dihaploid lines from parthenogenetic haploid plants which achieved by irradiated pollen. Treatments were made to 3-4 weeks age in vitro microcuttings of Sugar Baby, Halep Karasi and Crimson Sweet varieties. 64 percent of the plants treated with 0.5 % colchicine stayed alive and 56 % of the plants were developed into a new plant. At the doses of 1% the rate of alive and growing plant decrease to 40 %. As for as the …

Changes In Water Content And Other Soil Properties In Different Previous Crops-Wheat Rotation Systems Under Ankara Conditions, Didar Eser, M. Sait Adak, Günal Akbay, Andreas Biesantz, Atilla Atalay, Paul Limberg

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

According to the results obtained from two years rotation experiment, which was carried out under Ankara-Haymana dryfarming conditions during 1991-1993, conclusions can be summarized as follows: Soil water contents measured during vegetation period as well as at harvest time of six previous crops were significantly different in the first year of the rotation. At harvest time of previous crops and planting time of wheat, higher soil water content found in fallow plots in comparison to winter sown legumes (lentil, vetch, pea and Hungarian vetch). Oil radish and mustard as other previous crops, led to the lowest soil water content. In …

The Effects Of Different Doses Of Nitrogen And Plant Densities On Some Agronomic And Technologic Characteristic Of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia Mill.), Ayhan Ceylan, Emine Bayram, Nazan Özay

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effects of different doses of nitrogen (0, 6, 12, 18 kg/da N) and various densities of plants (20x20, 30x30, 40x40, 60x60 cm) on the yield and quality traits of (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) were investigated in the experiment conducted for four years in under ecological conditions of Bornova. The quantity of Flores lavandulae was defined on average 234 kg/da in 1988, 286 kg/da in 1989, 142 kg/da in 1990, the density of plants increased the yield significantly in terms of statistical. Maximum yield was obtained at variation of 30x30 cm (11.100 plant/da). The essential oil rates ranged on average from …

Red Blood Cell Stability In Uremic Rats, Cecilia Mermel Maccallum

Theses and Dissertations

Determining the fragility of the red blood cell (RBC) is important for the diagnosis of and evaluation for treatment of several RBC diseases. In part RBC production is controlled through the hormone erythropoietin secreted by the kidney. In a previous study from this laboratory, it was found that RBC were more stable in uremic male rats compared to controls. In this experiment, uremia was induced in four groups of female rats through a two stage nephrectomy. The nephrectomy involved the removal of two-thirds of the left kidney, followed by the removal of the entire right kidney one week later. The …

Annual Forages: New Approaches For C-4 Forages, Jeffrey F. Pedersen

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

The current agricultural paradigm in the U.S. is heavily biased towards the production and marketing of crops as commodities. This paradigm is kept in place by grain handling and marketing infrastructure, as well as government farm programs, designed for crops as commodities. Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) and maize (Zea mays L.) grown for grain certainly fit into this current paradigm.

A new approach to agricultural production and marketing, identity preserved products, is gaining in importance. This is made possible through new technologies and markets demanding products designed specifically for their needs. Examples of investment in identity preserved …

Media Effects On Phenotype Of Callus Cultures Initiated From Photoperiod-Insensitive, Elite Inbred Sorghum Lines, H. F. Kaeppler, Jeffrey F. Pedersen

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a crop of worldwide agronomic importance. Routine production of high quality (friable, embryogenic, fast growing) callus cultures is fundamental to tissue culture based genetic study and improvement of sorghum. Genotype by culture medium interactions for sorghum callus growth and morphology have been previously reported. The objective of this study was to identify tissue culture media that would support high quality callus growth across photoperiod insensitive, relatively elite genotypes. Explants from immature inflorescences of 11 sorghum genotypes were cultured on 6 tissue culture media of differing composition. After 3 and 5 months in culture, calli …

Germplasm And Cultivar Development, M. D. Casler, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, G. C. Eizenga, S. D. Stratton

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Cool-season forage grasses have evolved, and continue to evolve, in natural ecosystems subject to environmental factors both in the presence and absence of human influences. The literature often lacks facts describing the evolution and domestication of forage grasses. Furthermore, the literature on this subject mainly deals with evolution of species in the broad scope, i.e., on a scale of hundreds of thousands or millions or years. Thus, some of our conclusions are necessarily speculative and are highly subject to the nature of the research that has been reported. We describe the forces of selection that act upon cool-season forage grasses …

Application Of The Single Kernel Wheat Characterization Technology To Sorghum Grain, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, C. R. Martin, F. C. Felker, J. L. Steele

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

A single kernel wheat characterization system (SKWCS) was recently developed by the USDA, ARS Grain Marketing Research Laboratory and is currently being marketed by Perten Instruments North America, Inc. This device has been shown to accurately measure individual seed hardness, moisture, and size of wheat. The objective of this study was to determine if the SKWCS technology could be applied to the measurement of sorghum grain. Grains from 64 sorghum plots grown at Mead, NE in 1992 were characterized using a prototype SKWCS at the USDA, ARS Grain Marketing Research Laboratory. Problems encountered were primarily associated with the single kernel …

Applications Of An Ecophysiological Model For Irrigated Rice (Oryza Sativa)- Echinochloa Competition, John L. Lindquist, Martin Kropff

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

A. simulation model of rice-barnyardgrass competition for light was used for two management applications. First simulations using47 weather data sets from four locations in Asia were conducted to evaluate the influence of weather variation on single year economic threshold densities of barnyardgrass. Second rapid leaf area expansion and leaf area index were evaluated as potential indicators of improved rice competitiveness and tolerance to barnyardgrass. Influence of weather variation on single year economic thresholds was small under the assumption that competition was for light only. Increasing early leaf area expansion rate reduced simulated barnyardgrass seed production and increased single year economic …

Nitrogen Deficiency Detection Using Reflected Shortwave Radiation From Irrigated Corn Canopies, Tracy Blackmer, James S. Schepers, Gary E. Varvel, Elizabeth A. Walter-Shea

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Techniques that measure the N status of corn (Zea mays L.) can aid in management decisions that have economic and environmental implications. This study was conducted to identify reflected electromagnetic wavelengths most sensitive to detecting N deficiencies in a corn canopy with the possibility for use as a management tool. Reflected shortwave radiation was measured from an irrigated corn N response trial with four hybrids and five N rates at 0, 40, 80, 120, and 160 kg N ha^-1 in 1992 and 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 kg N ha^-1 in 1993. A portable spectroradiometer was …

Potential For Controlling The Spread Of Centaurea Maculosa With Grass Competition, John L. Lindquist, Bruce D. Maxwell, T. Weaver

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

ABSTRACT.-Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) is a major rangeland and roadside weed of the northern Rocky Mountains. It is often found in plant communities dominated by Pseudoroegneria spicatum or Festuca idahoensis, but it rarely invades roadsides dominated by Bromus inerrnis Leyss. Aboveground biomass of the 3 grass species grown in mixture with Centaurea was compared to growth in monoculture at a range of nitrogen input levels. The results suggest that Bromus is capable of suppressing the growth of Centaurea with the degree of suppression increasing with increasing nitrogen levels. The 2 native grasses had no impact on Centaurea …

Registered Cultivars Of Subterranean Clover : Their Characteristics, Origin And Identification, W. J. Collins, Phil G. Nichols, M J. Barbetti, Co-Operative Research Centre For Legumes In Mediterranean Agriculture (Australia)

Bulletins 4000 -

This Bulletin updates Bulletin No. 4083, which was written in 1984. Since tat time 11 new subterranean clover cultivars have been released, making a total of 33. This Bulletin is largely applicable across all subterranean clover areas of Australia. However specific mention is made in the text to applications in Western Australia.

Reproductive Ecology Of Pinckneya Bracteata (Bartram) Raflnesque (Rubiaceae), George H. Rountree

Legacy ETDs

Pinckneya bracteata is a small tree or large shrub that is indigenous to the coastal plain of extreme southern South Carolina, Georgia, and northern Florida. It in occurs in sunny, wet habitats and in small populations that are usually separated by distances of kilometers. This study examined the mating, dispersal, and germination systems of the species. Pinckneya bracteata was found to be protandrous and self incompatible. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and bumblebees ( Bombus spp. appear to be the primary pollinators. Seed fall velocity is important to the wind dispersal of seeds and decreases as seed size increases. Fall velocity is also …

Spatial Distribution And Sequential Sampling Plans For The Banded Sunflower Moth (Lepidoptera: Cochylidae) Eggs On Sunflower, C Peng, Gary Brewer

Gary J. Brewer

No abstract provided.

Natural Selection And Self-Organization: Dynamical Models As Clues To A New Evolutionary Synthesis, Bruce Weber, David Depew

David J Depew

The Darwinian concept of natural selection was conceived within a set of Newtonianbackground assumptions about systems dynamics. Mendelian genetics at first did not sit well with the gradualist assumptions of the Darwinian theory. Eventually, however. Mendelism and Darwinism were fused by reformulating natural selection in statistical terms. This reflected a shift to a more probabilistic set of background assumptions based upon Boltzmannian systems dynamics. Recent developments in molecular genetics and paleontology have put pressure on Darwinism once again. Current work on self-organizing systems may provide a stimulus not only for increased problem solving within the Darwinian tradition, especially with respect …

Montandon Marsh: A Vegetation Description Of A Potentially Endangered Wetland, E. Hochman, W. Abrahamson, J. Clark

Warren G. Abrahamson, II

No abstract provided.

Cartoons About Science.Pdf, Mark Coyne

Mark Coyne

So You Want To Be A Soil Microbiologist.Pdf, Mark Coyne

Mark Coyne

In-Situ Imaging Of Ionic Crystal Dissolution Using An Integrated Electrochemical/Afm Probe, Julie V. Macpherson, Patrick R. Unwin, Andrew C. Hillier, Allen J. Bard

Andrew C. Hillier

The kinetics and mechanism controlling dissolution from the (100) cleavage face of potassium bromide single crystals in acetonitrile solutions have been identified using a novel integrated electrochemical/AFM probe and a scanning electrochemical microscope (SECM). With both techniques, dissolution is induced by perturbing the dynamic dissolution/growth equilibrium at the crystal/solution interface through the electrochemical oxidation of bromide ions. SECM measurements demonstrate that the dissolution reaction is diffusion-limited under the experimental conditions, suggesting that the surface reaction is characterized by a rate constant in excess of 5 cm s-1 (assuming a first-order dissolution process). The topography of the dissolving surface has been …