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Responses Of Soil Carbon Sequestration To Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices: A Meta-Analysis, Xiongxiong Bai, Yawen Huang, Wei Ren, Mark Coyne, Pierre-Andre Jacinthe, Bo Tao, Dafeng Hui, Jian Yang, Chris Matocha

Biology Faculty Research

Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) management practices (e.g., conservation tillage, cover crops, and biochar applications) have been widely adopted to enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring crop productivity. However, current measurements regarding the influences of CSA management practices on SOC sequestration diverge widely, making it difficult to derive conclusions about individual and combined CSA management effects and bringing large uncertainties in quantifying the potential of the agricultural sector to mitigate climate change. We conducted a meta-analysis of 3,049 paired measurements from 417 peer-reviewed articles to examine the effects of three common CSA management practices …

Forage News [2019-04], Department Of Plant And Soil Sciences, University Of Kentucky

Forage News

• Register today for the Kentucky Grazing School
• Fencing School spaces still open in Burkesville and Russellville
• More Stuff Not in the Book
• Simplifying Grain Drill Calibration
• New Mandatory Paraquat Training Requirements for Applicators
• Grass-Fed and -Finished Beef Production & Marketing: an OAK Field Day - May 2, 2019

Evaluating The Success Of Female Selected Sex-Sorted Semen At Western Kentucky University's Dairy Farm, Briley Loggan

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of female selected sex-sorted semen and to determine the association of variables on the success of Western Kentucky University’s Dairy Farm. Official breeding and calving records (n=144) were used to determine the relation of lactation number, breeding season, breeding number, breeding year and semen type on pregnancy results, sex of offspring, and the mortality of the offspring. Previous research has shown pregnancy results can be influenced by lactation number, breeding season, number of breedings and semen type. Results from this study show that pregnancy results were not associated with lactation …

Nebline, March 2019

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Emerald ash borer in Lancaster County: What to do now

Eat more dark-green veggies for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Recipe of the Month

Ag Estate Planning Workshop, March 5

Farmland Rent Meeting, March 14

Dicamba training, March 12

Early spring pest control for evergreen trees

Dropping like flies

Spring bird behaviors can be fascinating

2019 vegetable All-America Selections winners

Garden Guide Things to Do This Month

Addressing implicit bias

Upcoming early childhood trainings

Lincoln Early Childhood Conference

Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Lois Muhlbach

4-H Achievement Celebration

Pick-A-Pig club first meeting, March 17

Rabbit Show, April 27

4-H camps …

Regenerative Grazing And The Benefits Of Livestock On Soils In Northern New South Wales, Raymond Mooney

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Conventional cattle grazing has received criticism for environmental degradation in the past. Regenerative grazing and the principles of regenerative agriculture show encouraging signs that proper livestock management and planned grazing can reverse degradation and mitigate climate change. An emphasis on soil health and increasing soil carbon and organic matter levels reveals positive feedback for environmental health, the economic security of farmers, and nutritional health of consumers.

In this study I looked to investigate the benefits of regenerative agriculture, reasons why it is being practiced, and the extent it is practiced within the grazing in comparison to traditional methods within Northern …

Living With Bees: A Look Into The Relationships Between People And Native Bees In Western Nepal, Alexandra Cobb

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Nepal is home to four native species of bees and as many methods to produce and gather their honey. In recent decades, several domestic and international organizations and governments have researched bee populations and provided financial and technical support through subsidies, trainings, and materials in efforts to conserve biodiversity and develop beekeeping in Nepal. However, little attention has been given to human-bee connections, the factors that shape them, and how they can provide a lens for understanding human-environmental relationships. Thereby, this study aims to exploring a selection of people’s experience with beekeeping and perspective of bees in order to illuminate …

Eating Some Invasive Species Could Help To Mitigate The Impacts Of Climate Change-Related Invasions, And May Increase Future Food Security, Jesse Bull Saffeir

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Climate change is predicted to increase the spread and abundance of invasive species and to erode global food security. I hypothesized that by incorporating edible invasive species into local food sheds, these two problems could help to mitigate each other. I set out to answer two questions: could eating invasive species reduce their spread and abundance? And could eating invasive species minimize the impacts of climate-change related food shocks? To answer these questions, I surveyed the existing literature on human consumption of invasive species, created a list of criteria that make an invasive species suitable for management through human consumption, …

Louisiana Agriculture Spring, 2019

Louisiana Agriculture

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Nebline, April 2019

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Two Extension Programs Help Grow Lincoln’s Healthy Environment

Double Up Food Bucks

Choose Healthy Here

Focus on Moving More in April

Recipe of the Month

Field Conditions and Planting

Beneficial Fungi and Tree Health

Response to Bed Bugs: Panic vs. Reasonable Actions

Cleaning Up After Rodents

2019 Perennial Plant of the Year

Garden Guide Things to Do This Month

Laugh Out Loud — Developing Humor in Children

Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings

HEART OF 4-H-Megan Starner

Kiwanis Karnival, April 12

Horse Bits

Teen Council 4-H’ers Are True Leaders at 4-H Lock-In

New in 4-H at Super Fair

Youth for the Quality …

The Disparity Between Scientific Consensus And American Public Opinion Of Genetically Modified Organisms And Genetic Engineering, Matthew A. Cherubino

Student Publications

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetic engineering (GE) are accepted as safe and useful by the consensus of the scientific community. Their diverse utility has shown promise in addressing major challenges of the 21st century, including world hunger, global warming, and the prevalence of diet-related diseases (e.g. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.). A 2014 Pew Research Center survey revealed that while 88% of scientists agreed that GM foods were safe to eat, only 37% of American consumers agreed. Furthermore, only 35% of U.S. adults trusted scientists to accurately inform the public about GMOs. To explain this disparity, I synthesize information …

Defining, Measuring, And Applying Soil Quality: An Unresolved Debate, Salvador Ramirez Ii

Doctor of Plant Health Program: Dissertations and Student Research

Paradigm shifts occur periodically in the sciences. Proposed paradigm shifts offer opportunities to reexamine extant paradigms and evaluate new ones. Soil science experienced a controversy resembling a proposed paradigm shift in the late 1990s and early 2000s when it grappled with the idea of soil quality (SQ). The most contentious points in the SQ debates were (1) the word “quality” itself and designing a functional definition, (2) identifying appropriate soil quality indicators, (3) the integration of soil quality indicators, and (4) the interpretation of soil quality indicators. The latter three disagreements were rooted in the established, fundamental, soil science paradigm. …

Lepidopteran Diversity And Abundance Across Five Different Indigenously Managed Land Use Zones In The Naso-Teribe Territory, Bocas Del Toro Province, Panama, Eli Dotson

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Lepidopterans, the order that includes both moths and butterflies, are among the best-known insects taxonomically and ecologically due to the relative ease of monitoring them in comparison to other groups of insects. Their distribution follows that of other insects and forms of life, as around 90% of species have a tropical distribution. This incredibly speciose group of animals fills many vital roles in the ecosystems they inhabit, including herbivores in their larval stages, prey for a variety of predators in all life stages, and pollinators for many plant species as adults. In some circumstances, certain species may also serve as …

The Effects Of Butyric Acid On Performance Parameters, Egg Quality And Nutrient Utilization In Young White Leghorn Hens, Dani-El Ruth Hanna

Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of Prophorce butyric acid on the performance of White Leghorn laying hens. Hens (180) were placed in 60 conventional cages (3 hens/cage) using a completely randomized design with 30 replicate cages per treatment allowing 722.58cm²/hen. Hens were given the control or butyric acid. The trial spanned 40 weeks (35 weeks old at the start). Water was given ad libitum and hens were fed 110g/day. Egg production and mortality were recorded daily. Egg shell strength, weight, and mass were recorded biweekly; hen weights and egg components were measured monthly; …

Humanitarian Assistance In Protracted Emergencies: Rethinking The Role Of Food Aid In Adjumani, Victoria Puglia

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Humanitarian food assistance is incredibly susceptible to funding cuts, which reduces the quantity of food available to refugees. If refugees depend solely on food aid for survival, the implication of reductions is increased food insecurity at a household level. The Government of Uganda champions a self-reliance strategy that has failed to support refugees to the desired extent, especially when food rations are low. This study aims to assess the impact of humanitarian food assistance on the socioeconomic structures of refugee settlements in Adjumani, Uganda to understand the consequences of unstable food aid. The research was conducted over a four-week period. …

The Role Of Inflammatory Pathways In Development, Growth, And Metabolism Of Skeletal Muscle In Iugr Offspring: Blood Gene Expression Of Inflammatory Factors As Novel Biomarkers For Assessing Stress And Wellbeing In Exotic Species, Robert J. Posont

Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Our first study identified the effects of maternal inflammation-induced intrauterine growth restriction (MI-IUGR) on growth and muscle glucose metabolism in offspring supplemented with curcumin. MI-IUGR lambs exhibited asymmetric growth restriction at birth and 30d of age, but normal glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Hindlimb glucose oxidation was reduced by MI-IUGR and not improved by curcumin supplementation. Ex vivo muscle glucose oxidation was reduced by MI-IUGR but improved somewhat by curcumin. These finding indicate that fetal programming responses to MI contribute to neonatal growth and metabolic deficits. Neonatal curcumin supplementation had minimal effect on growth deficits but may improve glucose metabolism. …

Raising Replacement Ewes For Dairy Sheep Production, Jacob Hadfield, Allen Young

All Current Publications

This fact sheet explains how producers who are seeking more milk production yield, along with more economic value from their replacements can do these three different ways: a) manage replacement rate; b) improve nutrition; and c) optimize reproduction.

Colostrum: The First Meal, Sara Menchu, Allen Young

All Current Publications

The first milk produced after calving is known as colostrum. It is important for calves to consume adequate amounts of colostrum as soon as possible, and this fact sheet tells why, including its quality and quantity.

Anxiety And Depression: Can Diet Help?, Megan Jensen, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Ashley Yaugher, Sandy Sulzer

All Current Publications

This fact sheet explains the role of diet with anxiety and depression.

Buying A Home Freeze-Dryer: What To Know Before You Go, Brian Nummer, Chris Jessen, Cathy Merrill, Paige Wray, Callahan K. Ward

All Current Publications

This fact sheet discusses home freeze-dryers,both the pros and cons of ownership.

Functionality Assessment Of The Newly Discovered Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (Am) Fungus From Uae, Dominikia Emiratia, Laila Ahmed Al Dhaheri

Theses

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal species form symbiotic associations with the vast majority of terrestrial plants. These associations help plants to improve their water and nutrient uptake. In return, plants provide a suitable habitat for the fungi to flourish. From across the globe, approximately 300 AM fungal species have been described to date. Most recently, Dominikia emirate from UAE joined the list of known AM fungal species. It was found in Sweyhan, Abu Dhabi, associated with several plants within two different types of farming systems, namely organic and conventional. The discovery of the new species provides an opportunity for applied and …

Synergistic Effect And Mechanism Of Ε-Polylysine Hydrochloride And Nisin On Bacillus Cereus, Shi Wenyan, Sun Zhen

Food and Machinery

The bacteriostatic action and mechanism of both against Bacillus cereus were studied by using ε-polylysine hydrochloride and nisin alone and in combination. The alkaline phosphatase content, UV absorbing content, pyruvic acid content and SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis were used as indicators to comprehensively evaluate the antibacterial activity of ε-polylysine hydrochloride and Nisin against Bacillus cereus. The results showed that ε-polylysine hydrochloride and Nisin had a synergistic inhibitory effect on Bacillus cereus. Nisin mainly destroyed cell wall membrane structure and increased the permeability of cell wall membrane, while ε-polylysine hydrochloride mainly affected the growth and metabolism of bacteria by affecting ATPase activity, …

Prediction Model Of Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient In Oil Frying Based On Dimensional Analysis, Zhang Hongwen, He Laping, Deng Li, Li Cuiqin, Feng Lunyuan, Chen Cuicui, Yu Bingyan, Chang Rui

Food and Machinery

Based on the four dimensionless factors derived by dimensional analysis, the dimensionless prediction model for fluid-to-particle surface heat transfer coefficients (h_fp) was fitted by multivariate regression analysis. After modified the model with the residual analysis method, the final corrected coefficient of determination values R2 reaches 0.973. Furthermore, the five groups of verification set data were used to verify the accuracy of the constructed model, the predicted value of the theoretical model had a high consistency with the calculated value of the measured data, and the average relative error was 2.79%. The research indicated that dimensional analysis combined with …

Measurement Of Geometric Parameters Affecting The Positioning Accuracy Of Fresh Lotus Seeds, Ma Qiucheng, Liu Kun, Long Hui, Li Yan, Li Junxiong, Guo Gengjun, He Jian, Xiao Jiang

Food and Machinery

Fresh Xiang lotus, the relative parameters of fresh lotus seeds affecting the precision of mechanical core removal were measured and analyzed. A model of the section circle of fresh lotus seed is obtained with the attributes of circle center coordinates, diameter and roundness error, according to the coordinate parameters of each contour point on the same circle of fresh lotus seed. The center coordinates of each section alone the axis of the lotus core are fitted with least square method. A linear equation of lotus geometry axis is established. The measurement model of coaxially error between lotus geometry axis and …

Preparation And Properties Of Limonene-Corn Starch Composite Film, Wang Yue, Wang Jianchuan, Pi Han, Deng Yue, Li Rui, Liang Xue, Wang Yihao, Liu Yaowen

Food and Machinery

A new type of degradable composite packaging film, limonene-corn starch composite film, was prepared by casting film forming method using corn starch, limonene and glycerin. The comprehensive properties of the composite membrane were analyzed by testing its mechanical properties, water vapor transmission rate, water absorption rate and the like. Results: compared with the pure corn starch film, the addition of limonene reduces the light transmittance of the composite film, and the mechanical properties and moisture barrier properties are improved, especially the elongation at break of the composite film is greatly improved. With the addittion of corn starch of 20 g, …

Inhibitory Effect Of Lactobacillus Bacteriocin Durancin Gl On L. Monocytogenes In Chilled Chicken, Wu Xueyou, Chen Zhengxing, Ju Xingrong

Food and Machinery

Lactobacillus bacteriocin is a kind of bacteriostatic protein or polypeptide produced by Lactobacillus. It has great application value in food preservation. In this study, Durancin GL, a Lactobacillus bacteriocin, was used to treat chilled chicken for storage. The antiseptic effect of Durancin GL on chilled chicken was investigated by sensory evaluation, quality analysis and inhibition of harmful microorganisms. The results show that treatment of chilled chicken with 200 AU/mL bacteriocin preservative solution can inhibit the growth of L. monocytogenes, slow down the increase of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content and pH, and slow down the deterioration of meat quality. …

Optimization Of Two Luteolin Derivatives Preparation From Artichoke By Hplc, Shi Mingyue, Cao Qingming, Li Qun, Zhong Wenhui, Wang Yuanqing, Liu Zhiwen, Zhang Xiping

Food and Machinery

This study describes a method for isolating two luteolin glycosides from artichokes（Cynara scolymus L.）by preparative liquid chromatography. The partion A27~29 (4 g) of 50% ethanol eluent was achieved by two steps, 70% ethanol extract of artichoke adsorbed by AB-8 macroporous resin and eluted with 20% ethanol, 50% ethanol and 80% ethanol successively. 0.32 g of target part C16~19 with target components H-01 (10.4%) and H-02 (5.1%) was achieved by two steps, A27~29 adsorbed by RP-C18 stationary phase column (270 mm×80 mm, 40~60 μm) and eluted with 30%, 48% and 100% methanol successively. Taking the resolution and shape of target peaks …

Study On The Microwave Aging Of Spirit And Optimiztion Of Its Process, Hu Shiqi, Luan Donglei, Fan Yuxia, Lai Keqiang

Food and Machinery

In this study, Luzhou-flavor spirit was processed by microwave, and the effects of microwave aging temperature, microwave power and processing time were investigated. The results showed that the best quality could be obtained, under the controlling conditions of, the microwave power 70 W, with microwave aging temperature at 60 ℃, and processing for 10 minutes. The total acid and ester contents of the spirit were 1.46 g/L and 2.98 g/L, respectively. There were significant differences (P＜0.05) in the total acid and ester contents between the raw spirit and microwave processing one. The content of esters increased after microwave processing, and …

Research Progress In The Shellfish-Derived Antioxidant Peptides, Yang Xihong, Qu Chunchun, Li Sai, Li Anqi, Ding Qian, Li Yujin, Li Lidi, Zhang Junyi, Xie Wancui

Food and Machinery

Chinese coastal shellfish resources are abundant with a good prospect of fresh or processed shellfish products. Bioactive peptides from shellfish and its by-products can promote the upgrading of aquaculture development, which belongs to high value utilization of aquatic resources. Antioxidant peptides can suppress and delay lipid oxidation, protect human tissues and organs from damage by the free radicals, therefore this attracted researches in recent years increasingly. The article reviewed methods of preparation of antioxidant peptides from shellfish, including proteolysis, separation, purification and identification. Based on the detection and structural identification methods of antioxidant peptides, the significance and the further clarify …

Research Progress In Regulation Of Energy Metabolism By Dietary Nutrition And Host Inheritance Via Intestinal Flora, Tang Tian, Suo Huayi, Li Jian, Zhang Yu, Wang Hongwei, Zhao Xin

Food and Machinery

The paper will explain the effects of dietary nutrition and host genetics on energy metabolism, aim to provide reference for the research and development of functional foods for metabolic diseases and the exploration of new therapeutic methods for metabolic diseases.

Effect Of Wheat Flour Characteristics On The Quality Of Buckwheat Chinese Steamed Bread Premix, Zheng Yujiao, Guo Xiaona, Zhu Kexue

Food and Machinery

The basic properties, dough rheological properties and fermentation characteristics of 8 different wheat flours were determined, and the buckwheat Chinese steamed bread（CSB）was prepared by using the buckwheat CSB premix prepared by the method. The specific volume, texture characteristics and sensory quality of the buckwheat CSB were determined. To explore the effect of wheat flour characteristics on the quality of buckwheat CSB premix. The results showed that wheat flour of the content of wet gluten was between 33% and 34%, the protein content was between 11% and 12% had less protein weakening, the dough formation time and stability time were longer, …