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Expression Of A Putative Flavonoid 3'-Hydroxylase In Sorghum Mesocotyls Synthesizing 3-Deoxyanthocyanidin Phytoalexins, Jayanand Boddu, Catherine Svabek, Rajandeep Sekhon, Amanda Gevens, Ralph L. Nicholson, A. Daniel Jones, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, David L. Gustine, Surinder Chopra Jan 2004

Expression Of A Putative Flavonoid 3'-Hydroxylase In Sorghum Mesocotyls Synthesizing 3-Deoxyanthocyanidin Phytoalexins, Jayanand Boddu, Catherine Svabek, Rajandeep Sekhon, Amanda Gevens, Ralph L. Nicholson, A. Daniel Jones, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, David L. Gustine, Surinder Chopra

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

In sorghum, ingress of Cochliobolus heterostrophus stimulates the synthesis of 3-deoxyanthocyanidins that act as phytoalexins. Apigeninidin and luteolinidin are two major phytoalexins induced in the first 24 h after infection. In an attempt to understand genetic regulation of the biosynthesis of sorghum phytoalexins, we isolated a differentially expressed partial cDNA. Characterization and comparison showed that this cDNA sequence corresponds to a putative flavonoid 3’-hydroxylase. Full length sequence characterization allowed us to establish that the sorghum putative f3’h cDNA encodes a peptide of 517 amino acids that has domains conserved among cytochrome P450 proteins functioning in …

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Mobility, Sedentism, And Intensification: Organizational Responses To Environmental And Social Change Among The San Of Southern Africa, Robert K. Hitchcock Jan 2004

Mobility, Sedentism, And Intensification: Organizational Responses To Environmental And Social Change Among The San Of Southern Africa, Robert K. Hitchcock

Department of Anthropology: Faculty Publications

HUNTER-GATHERER ADAPTATIONS included mobility strategies that were geared toward mapping people on to both resources and other people. There are factors that condition the ways in which people position themselves on the landscape and move over it. Mobility strategies are organizational responses to the structural properties of the natural and social environments (Binford 1980, 2001). The logistical component of a settlement system, in which task-specific groups range out from residential locations for purposes of obtaining food, raw materials, or information, is related to the organization of production of a society as well as to the distribution of critical resources in …

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Department Of Anthropology And Geography Self-Study Report To The Academic Planning Committee, Department Of Anthropology And Geography Jan 2004

Department Of Anthropology And Geography Self-Study Report To The Academic Planning Committee, Department Of Anthropology And Geography

Department of Anthropology: Faculty Publications

In January of 2001 the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Geography became the Department of Anthropology and Geography. This merger was not requested by members of either unit: it was imposed administratively. Under ideal circumstance, such mergers evolve organically through a history of collaborations from the bottom up. Nevertheless, faculty of each unit had collaborated in a variety of contexts so there was some basis for integration. As one may imagine, one of the first things we set out to accomplish as a newly formed unit was the establishment of a common set of by-laws. After about six …

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An Evaluation Of Economic Efficiencies Of Two Beef Systems From Calving To Harvest, Rosemary V. Anderson, Richard J. Rasby, Dick Clark, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken Jan 2004

An Evaluation Of Economic Efficiencies Of Two Beef Systems From Calving To Harvest, Rosemary V. Anderson, Richard J. Rasby, Dick Clark, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Spring-calving, crossbred cows were used in a three-year experiment to determine the economic efficiencies of two different beef systems. Cows were either wintered on pasture (Control System) or on cornstalks (Treatment System). Control System steers were transported to a feedlot, fed a finishing diet and slaughtered. Treatment System steers were wintered on cornstalks, grazed pasture, fed a finishing diet and slaughtered. The Treatment System had lower weaning and slaughter breakeven, lower cost per weaned calf and greater profit potential when finished steers were sold on a live basis. Profitability was similar when finished steers were sold on a grid basis.

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Carcass Traits And Palatability Attributes Of Herdmates Finished As Calves Or Yearling Steers, Perry S. Brewer, Chris R. Calkins, Richard J. Rasby, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rosemary V. Anderson Jan 2004

Carcass Traits And Palatability Attributes Of Herdmates Finished As Calves Or Yearling Steers, Perry S. Brewer, Chris R. Calkins, Richard J. Rasby, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rosemary V. Anderson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A two-year study compared steers from the same herd finished as calves or yearlings at a fat thickness endpoint of 0.5 in. Yearlings yielded heavier carcasses with larger ribeye areas, lower marbling scores and lower quality grades. Calves produced more tender steaks measured by shear force and a consumer taste panel. The probability of a tough steak (based on shear force) from calf-fed steers was 1.9 and 0.02% for 7 and 21 days of aging, respectively, while the risk for yearlings was 29.2 and 4.0%, respectively. Calf-fed steers produced more tender steaks and, after 21 days of aging, steaks from …

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Basis Variability On The Feeder Cattle Contract Versus The Failed Stocker Contract, Dillon Feuz, Sebastian Perversi, Wendy Umberger Jan 2004

Basis Variability On The Feeder Cattle Contract Versus The Failed Stocker Contract, Dillon Feuz, Sebastian Perversi, Wendy Umberger

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Basis variability was compared in 10 markets for 550 and 750 pound steers using the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) stocker and feeder indexes as a proxy for futures prices. Basis variability for 550 pound steers was significantly greater than basis variability for 750 pound steers. As market volume decreased and as volume variability increased, basis variability also increased. The failed CME stocker contract never attracted enough volume to remain a viable contract. One possible explanation for this contract failure is the basis risk associated with it was large enough to discourage producers from using the contract to hedge calves.

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Effect Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid On Cell Death In Adipose Tissue, Kim M. Hargrave, Brett J. Meyer, Jess L. Miner Jan 2004

Effect Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid On Cell Death In Adipose Tissue, Kim M. Hargrave, Brett J. Meyer, Jess L. Miner

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Mice fed conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) lose body fat. This loss of body fat is accompanied by an increases in DNA fragmentation, indicative of apoptosis or programmed cell death. Adipose apoptosis was observed in mice fed the trans-10, cis-12 isomer or a mixture of isomers but not the cis-9,trans-11 isomer. The trans-10,cis-12 isomer also induced DNA fragmentation in preadipocytes in vitro, but not mature adipocytes. The cis-9,trans-11 CLA isomer, the predominant isomer in ruminant-derived products, was reported to induce apoptosis of cancer cells. Determining the mechanism of action of CLA will improve our understanding of body fat regulation.

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Influence Of Implant Regimen On Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Feedlot Steers, Heather L. Haugen, Galen E. Erickson, Court G. Campbell, Casey G. Macken Jan 2004

Influence Of Implant Regimen On Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Feedlot Steers, Heather L. Haugen, Galen E. Erickson, Court G. Campbell, Casey G. Macken

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A feedlot experiment was conducted to evaluate initial and terminal implant combinations in finishing steers. Implant strategies including Synovex Choice increased average daily gain and rib eye area when compared to strategies including Revalor-IS. Steers implanted initially and terminally with Synovex Choice also had increased performance compared to steers implanted initially and terminally with Revalor-IS; however, performance was not different when comparing Synovex Choice verses Revelor-IS as an initial implant (Revalor-S terminal implant). Marbling was similar across implant strategies, indicating the observed increase in performance with Synovex Choice was achieved without negatively influencing carcass quality.

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The Influence Of Corn Kernel Traits On Feedlot Cattle Performance, Stephanie L. Jaeger, Casey N. Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Wayne A. Fithian, David S. Jackson Jan 2004

The Influence Of Corn Kernel Traits On Feedlot Cattle Performance, Stephanie L. Jaeger, Casey N. Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Wayne A. Fithian, David S. Jackson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Seven commercially available corn hybrids representing a range within and among kernel traits were used in a finishing trial to evaluate effects of corn kernel traits on feedlot animal performance. Average daily gain, DMI, and hot carcass weight were similar among all corn hybrids. A significant difference in feed conversion of 8.4% from lowest to highest among hybrids was observed. Kernel traits correlated with feed conversion were 1,000 grain weight, stenvert time to grind, and stenvert proportion of soft to coarse particles. Efficiency of finishing cattle gain can be significantly improved by selection of corn hybrids with more desirable kernel …

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Effect Of Distillers Grains Or Corn Supplementation Frequency On Forage Intake And Digestibility, Tim W. Loy, James C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson Jan 2004

Effect Of Distillers Grains Or Corn Supplementation Frequency On Forage Intake And Digestibility, Tim W. Loy, James C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Ten ruminally cannulated heifers received no supplement, dry distillers grains (DDG) daily, DDG on alternating days, dry rolled corn daily, or corn on alternating days. Hay intake was higher for non-supplemented than for supplemented heifers. No intake differences were observed between DDG and corn-supplemented heifers. Heifers supplemented daily had higher and more consistent intakes than those in alternate-day treatments, particularly within corn-supplemented heifers. Ruminal pH and hay fiber disappearance were greater in non-supplemented heifers. Corn-supplemented heifers had slower rates of fiber disappearance than DDG-supplemented. Alternate-day energy supplementation increased intake variability compared to daily supplementation.

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Dried Distillers Grains As A Grazed Forage Supplement, James C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein Jan 2004

Dried Distillers Grains As A Grazed Forage Supplement, James C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Thirty heifers grazing smooth bromegrass were individually supplemented with 0, 1.0, 2.1, 3.1, or 4.2 lb per head per day (DM) dried distillers grains (DDG) for 84 days to determine effects of DDG supplementation on ADG and forage intake and to determine the value of DDG in grazing enterprises. Forage intake was estimated using the 1996 NRC model. Supplementation of DDG resulted in a linear increase in ADG and decreased estimated forage intake. DDG may be an attractive forage supplement due to increased revenue from additional ADG and savings from decreased forage intake.

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Prediction Of Net Energy Adjuster For Feedlot Cattle When Using The 1996 Beef Cattle Nrc Model, Casey N. Macken, Rob J. Cooper, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson Jan 2004

Prediction Of Net Energy Adjuster For Feedlot Cattle When Using The 1996 Beef Cattle Nrc Model, Casey N. Macken, Rob J. Cooper, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Data from 277 treatment means in 15 previous beef cattle studies were used to develop equations to predict net energy adjusters throughout the feeding period to better predict gain with the National Research Council’s 1996 Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle model. Early in the feeding period the net energy adjuster reduces the energy to correct for overprediction of gain and late in the feeding period the net energy adjuster increases energy to correct for under prediction of gain. The average NE adjusters were 0.88 and 1.08 for the beginning and end of the feeding period.

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Feed Values For Annual Forages In Western Nebraska, Burton A. Weichenthal, David D. Baltensperger, Kenneth P. Vogel Jan 2004

Feed Values For Annual Forages In Western Nebraska, Burton A. Weichenthal, David D. Baltensperger, Kenneth P. Vogel

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Forage quality testing was completed on annual forages grown during 1998 and/or 1999. Included were spring cereals, legumes and summer annuals like sorghum and millets. Using a single cut harvest system when the majority of summer annuals had produced seed heads, crude protein (CP) was generally more than 8% and total digestible nutrients (TDN) more than 63% of dry matter. Annual legumes had 12 to 18% CP and more than 63% TDN. Pearl and irrigated foxtail millets had higher crude protein levels than sorghum forages, but nitrate levels were also higher. Some mineral contents varied by location and associated management.

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Annotated Legal Bibliography On Gender Jan 2004

Annotated Legal Bibliography On Gender

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

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Table Of Contents - Cardozo Women's Law Journal, Vol. 11, Iss. 1 Jan 2004

Table Of Contents - Cardozo Women's Law Journal, Vol. 11, Iss. 1

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

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Not If, But When?: Dismantling The Florida Adoption Act Of 2001, Andrew T. Binstock Jan 2004

Not If, But When?: Dismantling The Florida Adoption Act Of 2001, Andrew T. Binstock

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note critiques the notice provision of the Adoption Act of 2001, arguing that it unjustly required single mothers to publish personal details in newspapers, violating privacy rights under the Due Process Clause and the Florida Constitution. The provision was ultimately invalidated by the Fourth District Court of Appeals, reflecting a broader tension between protecting fathers' rights and safeguarding mothers' privacy. The legislature's repeal of the notice requirement and the establishment of a voluntary putative father registry marked a shift toward balancing these interests while respecting reproductive autonomy.

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American Midwifery Litigation And State Legislative Preferences For Physician-Controlled Childbirth, Stacey A. Tovino Jan 2004

American Midwifery Litigation And State Legislative Preferences For Physician-Controlled Childbirth, Stacey A. Tovino

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The transition from lay midwife-assisted home births to physician-controlled hospital deliveries in the U.S. was driven by a complex interplay of professional competition, economic interests, and societal biases, which were reinforced by judicial deference to state legislative preferences favoring medical dominance over childbirth practices.

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The Beecher Sisters As Nineteenth-Century Feminist Icons Of The Sameness-Difference Debate, Tracy A. Thomas Jan 2004

The Beecher Sisters As Nineteenth-Century Feminist Icons Of The Sameness-Difference Debate, Tracy A. Thomas

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

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Annotated Legal Bibliography On Gender Jan 2004

Annotated Legal Bibliography On Gender

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

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Choosing Liberty Over Equality And Sacrificing Both: Equal Protection And Due Process In Lawrence V. Texas, Andrew J. Seligsohn Jan 2004

Choosing Liberty Over Equality And Sacrificing Both: Equal Protection And Due Process In Lawrence V. Texas, Andrew J. Seligsohn

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article critiques the Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v. Texas, arguing that the Court's reliance on substantive due process under the Due Process Clause, rather than the Equal Protection Clause, undermines the broader equality concerns faced by the LGBTQ+ community. By prioritizing liberty over equality, the Court missed an opportunity to establish a more robust legal foundation for future LGBTQ+ rights, leaving the decision vulnerable to challenge and failing to address the systemic discrimination against gays and lesbians.

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Table Of Contents - Cardozo Women's Law Journal, Vol. 10, Iss. 3 Jan 2004

Table Of Contents - Cardozo Women's Law Journal, Vol. 10, Iss. 3

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

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Toward Mythos And Mythology: Applying A Feminist Critique To Legal Education To Effectuate A Socialization Of Both Sexes In Law School Classrooms, Pollybeth Proctor Jan 2004

Toward Mythos And Mythology: Applying A Feminist Critique To Legal Education To Effectuate A Socialization Of Both Sexes In Law School Classrooms, Pollybeth Proctor

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article critiques the current state of legal education and the legal profession, arguing that they suffer from a decline in ethical standards, public service, and empathy. It proposes a feminist-inspired reform agenda to address these issues by incorporating values such as collaboration, context, emotions, ethics, and empathy into legal training. The analysis highlights the limitations of traditional teaching methods, particularly the Socratic method, which fosters an adversarial and narrow approach to legal reasoning. The article advocates for a balanced approach that integrates both rational and emotional intelligence to prepare holistic practitioners who prioritize justice and service.

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Supreme Court Narratives On Equality And Gender Discrimination In Employment: 1971-2002, Vicki Lens Jan 2004

Supreme Court Narratives On Equality And Gender Discrimination In Employment: 1971-2002, Vicki Lens

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article examines the Supreme Court's evolving approach to gender discrimination in the workplace, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s, as it grappled with the intersection of formal and substantive equality. The Court's decisions reflected the influence of the feminist movement and broader societal shifts, addressing issues such as pregnancy-related discrimination, sexual harassment, and workplace stereotypes. While the Court often invalidated discriminatory practices, its rulings also revealed tensions in balancing equal treatment with competing interests, such as military preparedness or employer liability. The analysis highlights how the Court's narrative on gender equality was shaped by legal doctrines, cultural values, and …

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Women's Rights And Children's Rights: A Partnership With Benefits For Both, Jonathan Todres Jan 2004

Women's Rights And Children's Rights: A Partnership With Benefits For Both, Jonathan Todres

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article "Women's Rights and Children's Rights: A Partnership with Benefits for Both" by Jonathan Todres explores the interconnectedness of women's and children's rights, arguing that while separate treaties like CEDAW and CRC are beneficial, a holistic approach combining both frameworks is essential for effective protection. It emphasizes that addressing issues like child prostitution in Thailand requires leveraging both women's and children's rights to create comprehensive solutions.

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Patriarchy On Lockdown: Deliberate Indifference And Male Prison Rape, Olga Giller Jan 2004

Patriarchy On Lockdown: Deliberate Indifference And Male Prison Rape, Olga Giller

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note argues that the U.S. prison system perpetuates patriarchy and uses rape as a tool of social control, with the deliberate indifference standard under the Eighth Amendment failing to hold prison officials accountable for preventing sexual violence. It critiques the systemic failure to address prison rape, emphasizing its roots in patriarchal structures and the need for systemic change.

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The Myth Of Habitual Residence: Why American Courts Should Adopt The Delvoye Standard For Habitual Residence Under The Hague Convention On The Civil Aspects Of International Child Abduction, Stephen E. Schwartz Jan 2004

The Myth Of Habitual Residence: Why American Courts Should Adopt The Delvoye Standard For Habitual Residence Under The Hague Convention On The Civil Aspects Of International Child Abduction, Stephen E. Schwartz

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article critiques the challenges in determining "habitual residence" under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (HCCAICA), particularly for neonates. It argues that existing standards, such as the settled purpose and Friedrich standards, are overly rigid and unsuitable for infants who cannot form intent. The Delvoye standard is proposed as a more flexible and age-appropriate solution, emphasizing mutual parental intent and adapting to the child's maturity. By adopting this standard, the article contends that courts can better align with HCCAICA's goals of preventing abduction, ensuring prompt returns, and reducing inconsistent rulings.

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Table Of Contents - Cardozo Women's Law Journal, Vol. 10, Iss. 2 Jan 2004

Table Of Contents - Cardozo Women's Law Journal, Vol. 10, Iss. 2

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

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Loose Not The Floodgates, Benjamin J. Cooper Jan 2004

Loose Not The Floodgates, Benjamin J. Cooper

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article examines the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down sodomy laws, arguing that while the ruling was necessary, it raises concerns about the broader regulation of sexual conduct outside marriage. The author contends that such laws, despite rare enforcement, serve societal functions, including protecting marriage and providing moral boundaries that deter harmful behavior, particularly among young people.

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Lawrence V. Texas: When "Profound And Deep Convictions" Collide With Liberty Interests, Nancy J. Knauer Jan 2004

Lawrence V. Texas: When "Profound And Deep Convictions" Collide With Liberty Interests, Nancy J. Knauer

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article examines the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Lawrence v. Texas, which overturned Bowers v. Hardwick and invalidated a Texas sodomy law criminalizing same-sex intimacy. The author argues that Lawrence not only advanced individual liberty interests but also marked a significant shift in the legal and cultural recognition of homosexuality, moving beyond earlier frameworks that criminalized or marginalized gay individuals. The decision reflects broader societal changes in understanding same-sex relationships and challenges the use of moral disapproval as a basis for legal restrictions on consensual adult conduct.

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Is Incest Next?, Brett H. Mcdonnell Jan 2004

Is Incest Next?, Brett H. Mcdonnell

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article examines whether the Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v. Texas, which invalidated sodomy laws, might lead to the legalization of consensual adult incest. While the decision could theoretically create a precedent for challenging incest laws, the author argues that such an outcome is unlikely due to significant legal, social, and political differences between sodomy and incest.

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