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Effects Of Between Row And Within Row Spacing On Alfalfa Seed Quality, Tiejun Zhang, Jianguo Han, Xianguo Wang, Yunwen Wang, Peisheng Mao

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Saline‐Alkali Stress On Seed Germination Involving Grain Amaranth, Deying Zhang, Yuxia Zhang

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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The Study On The Period Of Stigma Keeping Vitality And Optimum Pollinated Time Of Madicago Varia Martin. Cv. 'Xinmu. No. 1', Aiqin Zhang, Dunyan Tan, Jinzhong Zhu

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Effect Of Temperature And Moisture On Physical Dormancy Release In Two Populations Of Sophora Alopecuroides, L. Yang, Yanrong Wang, X. W. Hu

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Mechanistic Studies Of Drug-Like Inhibitors Of P-Glycoprotein Using Atpase Assays, Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy And Cancer Cell Models, Gang Chen

Biological Sciences Theses and Dissertations

Multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer and other diseases is frequently associated with transmembrane efflux proteins, one of which is P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Over-expression of P-gp in cancer cells increases the efflux of therapeutic drugs rendering them ineffective. In order to re-sensitize multidrug resistant cancers to chemotherapy, we have found potential inhibitors of P-gp by in silico screening methods, and several of these inhibitors were shown to successfully overcome MDR in the drug resistant DU145TXR prostate cancer cell line. The best of the identified hit compounds were further investigated with regard to the mechanism of inhibition using ATPase activity assays and electron ...

Microplastics In The Big Apple: A Look Into Plastic Pollution Of New York City Waters, Taina Colon

Student Theses 2015-Present

This paper addresses the issue of the presence of microplastics in NYC waters and how existing policy, in combination with a lack of research, fails to acknowledge the risk and harm of this type of pollution. Additionally, it presents the Bronx River as an example of a specific body of water in New York City and employs the following disciplines to analyze microplastic pollution. Chapter 1 uses ecological research to define microplastic pollution and discuss how this type of pollution is a problem far more vast and complicated than it is widely considered to be. Chapter 2 delves into environmental ...

Ranking The Counties In Ease Azarbaijan-Iran Based On Agriculture Development Criteria Using Copras Model, Razieh Pourdarbani, Asghar Pashazadeh

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

Understanding inequality and imbalances within different geographical areas (country, province and city), and policymaking to reduce inequalities are among the key tasks of the administrators in geographical development sector. Therefore, it is necessary to identify level of development and underdevelopment of agricultural areas in order to achieve sustainable agricultural development. A list of 36 indices including 10 agronomic indices, 7 horticultural indices, 8 livestock indices and 11 mechanization indices was prepared using Statistical Yearbook of 2016. The agricultural ranking of 21 counties was made using the Copras model. Also counties clustered using cluster analysis method included in SPSS software and ...

Proceedings From The Second Annual Society For Neurosports Conference, William R. Kochen

NeuroSports

Proceedings from the Second Annual Society for NeuroSports Conference

Effect Of Nitrogen Addition On Selection Of Germination Trait In An Alpine Meadow On The Tibet Plateau, Kun Liu, Yang Liu, Zhilong Zhang, Shiting Zhang, Carol C. Baskin, Jerry M. Baskin, Ting Liang, Haiyan Bu, Shuxia Li, Tingting Zhang, Xianliang Cui, Sa Xiao

Biology Faculty Publications

Seed germination requirements may determine the kinds of habitat in which plants can survive. We tested the hypothesis that nitrogen (N) addition can change seed germination trait-environmental filter interactions and ultimately redistribute seed germination traits in alpine meadows. We determined the role of N addition on germination trait selection in an alpine meadow after N addition by combining a 3-year N addition experiment in an alpine meadow and laboratory germination experiments. At the species level, germination percentage, germination rate (speed) and breadth of temperature niche for germination (BTN) were positively related to survival of a species in the fertilized community ...

Effect Of Nitrogen And Foliar Spray Of Bio‐Regulators On Seed Production Of Lasiurus Sindicus, Nagendra Singh Yadava

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Effect Of Ion‐Beam Implantation On Seed Vigor Of Roegneria Kamoji Ohwi, Jihong Xie, Zuogong Wu, Yunzhang Liang, Zhu Xu, Linhang Li, Tingjie Hao, Yubao Ma

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Effects Of Phosphorus And Potassium On Alfalfa Seed Quality, Xianguo Wang, Jianguo Han, Zhiguang Geng, Peisheng Mao, Yunwen Wang

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Different Seed Dormancy Levels Imposed By Tissues Covering The Caryopsis In Strains Of Zoysiagrass (Zoysia Japonica Steud.), Yunwen Wang, Jianguo Han, Manli Li, Jiefeng Sun, Yong He

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Physiological Characters And Deterioration Mechanism Of Seed In Ceratoides L., Xuemin Wang, Hongwen Gao, Zan Wang, Jin Yi

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Alfalfa Organic Seed Production In Central Italy, Renzo Torricelli, Mario Falcinelli

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Germination Characteristics Of Haloxylon Bunge Seeds, L. R. Tong, J. G. Han

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Studies On Seedling Characteristic And Establishing Technique Of Ceratoides Arborescens, Hailian Sun, Yongzhi Liu, Haijun Ding, Chunli Bai, Haixian Li

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Effects Of In Vitro Digestibility On Grass Seeds Of Different Treatments, Fengling Shi, A. Yimamu, M. Goto, J. Yun, M. Wang

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Acute Inflammatory Profiles Differ With Sex And Age After Spinal Cord Injury, Andrew N. Stewart, John L. Lowe, Ethan P. Glaser, Caitlin A. Mott, Ryan K. Shahidehpour, Katelyn E. Mcfarlane, William M. Bailey, Bei Zhang, John C. Gensel

Physiology Faculty Publications

Background

Sex and age are emerging as influential variables that affect spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery. Despite a changing demographic towards older age at the time of SCI, the effects of sex or age on inflammation remain to be elucidated. This study determined the sex- and age-dependency of the innate immune response acutely after SCI.

Methods

Male and female mice of ages 4- and 14-month-old received T9 contusion SCI and the proportion of microglia, monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM), and neutrophils surrounding the lesion were determined at 3- and 7-day post-injury (DPI) using flow cytometry. Cell counts of microglia and MDMs were ...

A Screen Of Fda-Approved Drugs Identifies Inhibitors Of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 4a3 (Ptp4a3 Or Prl-3), Dylan R. Rivas, Mark Vincent C. Dela Cerna, Caroline N. Smith, Shilpa Sampathi, Blaine G. Patty, Donghan Lee, Jessica S. Blackburn

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Protein tyrosine phosphatase 4A3 (PTP4A3 or PRL-3) is highly expressed in a variety of cancers, where it promotes tumor cell migration and metastasis leading to poor prognosis. Despite its clinical significance, small molecule inhibitors of PRL-3 are lacking. Here, we screened 1443 FDA-approved drugs for their ability to inhibit the activity of the PRL phosphatase family. We identified five specific inhibitors for PRL-3 as well as one selective inhibitor of PRL-2. Additionally, we found nine drugs that broadly and significantly suppressed PRL activity. Two of these broad-spectrum PRL inhibitors, Salirasib and Candesartan, blocked PRL-3-induced migration in human embryonic kidney cells ...

A Living City: Food Accessibility And Urban Growth In New York City, Kat Coleman

Student Theses 2015-Present

This paper examines the way in which food equity and localization initiatives, specifically in New York City, are a vital response to urban growth and sustainable food demand. Improvements to the current food system in the form of changing the way food is produced, procured, stored, transported, and distributed improves nutrition and contributes to urban sustainability. Chapter 1 provides data on urban environmental justice issues related to food equity, drawing on research from the United Nations and food justice organizations in New York City. Chapter 2 explores the ethical issues surrounding food access and food justice in an increasingly urban ...

Forest Development Over A Twenty-Year Chronosequence Of Reforested Urban Sites, Kenton L. Sena, Zachary J. Hackworth, John M. Lhotka

Lewis Honors College Faculty Publications

Urbanization causes a variety of negative ecological impacts, impairing forests, streams, and other ecosystems. While urban forests are the subject of increasing research attention, planted urban forests are less well-understood than remnant forests; however, these systems may be distinct in terms of ecosystem structure and function. The current study investigates a chronosequence of reforested urban sites in Lexington, KY, USA, with a focus on overstory and understory woody plant community characteristics. Monitoring plots were established in each of the 20 sites; tree height, dbh, and species were surveyed for the overstory, and species and height were surveyed for the understory ...

Effect Of Nacl On Seed Germination And Seedling Growth Of Medicago Falcata L., Fengmei Qin, Hong Yan, Hongxiang Zhang, Daowei Zhou

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Seedling Growth And Yield In Common Vetch At Different Seeding Density And Date, Pedro A. Martínez-Hernández, Eden Lopez‐Mendez, Ricardo Amendola‐Massiotti, Alfonso Hernandez‐Garay

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Storage Of Seeds From Tropical Legumes Used In Cuban Livestock Production Systems, Marlen Navarro, Arístides Pérez, Yolanda González, Juan Carlos Lezcano

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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Studies On Attachment Behavior Of Germinating Surface‐Sown Mengnong Sainfoin And Astragalus Adsurgens Seeds, Yanjie Mi, Fengling Shi, Cuiping Gao, Ning Lu

International Grassland Congress Proceedings

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North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center, Christine Lockert, Bradley D. Lubben

Cornhusker Economics

Farmers and ranchers face many risks and challenges in production agriculture on a daily basis. Changing market fundamentals, farm policy reforms, and crop insurance program developments defined the risk environment that led to the authorization of agricultural risk management education as part of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. The education efforts have been designed to help producers manage the full range of production, marketing, financial, legal, and human risks that are all part of agriculture.

Endocarditis Infecciosa En Canino Con Diagnóstico Previo De Síndrome Vestibular Periférico Secundario A Probable Otitis Media-Interna: Reporte De Caso, María Andrea Guzmán Solano, Pedro Vargas-Pinto, César Augusto Cabrejo Saavedra

Revista de Medicina Veterinaria

La endocarditis infecciosa es un proceso patológico de baja incidencia en la clínica diaria; su principal etiología son los agentes bacterianos, los cuales colonizan con mayor prevalencia de válvula mitral y aortica. En este artículo se presenta el estudio de un perro con diagnóstico previo de síndrome vestibular periférico secundario a probable otitis media-interna. Se presenta con un soplo de aparición súbita, claudicaciones intermitentes, inapetencia, depresión y fiebre, por lo cual se hace la valoración ecocardiográfica, donde se evidencia engrosamiento valvular mitral, acompañado de estructuras hiperecoicas en el borde libre que corresponden a lesiones vegetativas. Por medio de los criterios ...

The Spread Of Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis And Its Effect On The Global Amphibian Ecosystem, Mars Pinkelman

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

The Spread of Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis and its Effect on the Global Amphibian Ecosystem, discusses the deadly amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis. My work aimed to answer the question, "How did the spread of batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, affect amphibian populations from its discovery in 1993 to modern day, and how could it affect biodiversity in the future?" It first covers a brief history of the disease and its discovery as well as the impacts it has on individual hosts. I then discuss the effects that the parasitic fungus has on biodiversity, concluding with ways for individuals and communities to mitigate the impacts that ...

The Effects Of Covid-19 On Heart Function, Samiha Syed

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

Student will investigate the heart function of heart patients who suffer from COVID-19 from a biological and physics-based lens and identify innovative treatment options to alleviate symptoms and blood flow. Students will seek faculty advising one-on-one with Dr. Purcell and additional, from other faculty members in the biology and physics departments at the College of DuPage. Student will also research ways to study heart function in the classroom and develop a model for further study.

Faculty Sponsor: Susan Purcell