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Agronomy & Horticulture Newsletter, February 28, 2012, Kathy Schindler

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Monthly Newsletters

Photo Contest Winners Announce..............1

Mark the Date!..............1

Volesky is Holling Family Award Winner..............1

Faculty win Parent Association Award..............2

Information Technology News and Updates..............2

2012 NAIPSC Short Course Set June 26–28..............2

Plant Breeding and Genetics Seminar Set..............3

Welcome Aaron Schmitz to Walia Lab..............3

Congratulations to Guretzkys..............3

Youngs Welcome New Baby into Household..............3

Department Newsletter Details..............3

News from the HAPPI Business Center..............4

In the News..............4

TLIC Sets Seminars..............4

Field Day is Tuesday, March 20............................4

Information For and About Graduate Students..............4

Plant Biologists meet in Lincoln..............4

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Koch, Cameron. Other Kentucky Public Schools Lack Social Media Rules for Students
• Duvall, Tessa. A Little Nontraditional – Peggy Allen
• Hayden, Natalie. WKU to Give $500,000 in Student Research Grants
• McKay, Michael. Auction to be Held in Downing University Center
• Mack, Shelby. A Thousand Words re: Spring Weather
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Ray Harper
• A Slam Dunk – Ray Harper
• Justice, Maciena. WKU Student Interns for NASA As Engineer – Tim Hennig
• Hayden, Natalie. Candidates Are Narrowed Down for Vice Provost Position at WKU
• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government …

Glycolate Oxidase Modulates Reactive Oxygen Species–Mediated Signal Transduction During Nonhost Resistance In Nicotiana Benthamiana And Arabidopsis, Clemencia M. Rojas, Muthappa Senthil-Kumar, Keri Wang, Choong-Min Ryu, Amita Kaundal, Kirankumar S. Mysore

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

In contrast to gene-for-gene disease resistance, nonhost resistance governs defense responses to a broad range of potential pathogen species. To identify specific genes involved in the signal transduction cascade associated with nonhost disease resistance, we used a virus-induced gene-silencing screen in Nicotiana benthamiana, and identified the peroxisomal enzyme glycolate oxidase (GOX) as an essential component of nonhost resistance. GOX-silenced N. benthamiana and Arabidopsis thaliana GOX T-DNA insertion mutants are compromised for nonhost resistance. Moreover, Arabidopsis gox mutants have lower H2O2 accumulation, reduced callose deposition, and reduced electrolyte leakage upon inoculation with hypersensitive response–causing nonhost pathogens. Arabidopsis gox mutants were not …

Alteration Of Tobacco Alkaloid Content Through Modification Of Specific Cytochrome P450 Genes, Ralph E. Dewey, Balaz Siminszky, Steven W. Bowen, Lily Gavilano

Plant and Soil Sciences Faculty Patents

Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in Nicotiana plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for cytochrome P450s that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Expression cassettes, vectors, plants, and plant parts thereof comprising inhibitory sequences that target expression or function of the disclosed cytochrome P450 polypeptides are also provided. Methods for the use of these novel sequences to inhibit expression or function of cytochrome P450 polypeptides involved in this metabolic conversion are also provided. The methods find use in …

The Prospector, February 28, 2012, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Trending the Issue

Recognition Of Chyrsobothris Thoracica Guadeloupensis Descarpentries, 1981 At The Species Level (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), Norman E. Woodley, Julien Touroult

Insecta Mundi

Evidence is presented that the subspecies Chrysobothris thoracica guadeloupensis Descarpentries, 1981 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) should be recognized at the species level. Character evidence is provided to separate C. guadeloupensis, new status, from C. thoracica Fabricius, 1798. Both species are illustrated with habitus photographs and images of the male genitalia.

The Organic Complexation Of Iron In The Marine Environment: A Review, Martha Gledhill, Kristen N. Buck

Marine Science Faculty Publications

Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for marine organisms, and it is now well established that low Fe availability controls phytoplankton productivity, community structure, and ecosystem functioning in vast regions of the global ocean. The biogeochemical cycle of Fe involves complex interactions between lithogenic inputs (atmospheric, continental, or hydrothermal), dissolution, precipitation, scavenging, biological uptake, remineralization, and sedimentation processes. Each of these aspects of Fe biogeochemical cycling is likely influenced by organic Fe-binding ligands, which complex more than 99% of dissolved Fe. In this review we consider recent advances in our knowledge of Fe complexation in the marine environment and their …

Partial Characterization Of The Antimicrobial Activity Of Ccl28, Bin Liu

Theses and Dissertations

This research focuses on the antimicrobial activity of the mouse chemokine CCL28. In addition to their well characterized chemotactic activity, many chemokines have been shown to be antimicrobial in vitro, including the mucosally expressed chemokine CCL28. I have investigated the primary sequence features required for antimicrobial activity, salt sensitive nature of killing/binding mechanism, and in vivo microbial interactions of CCL28. Through the use of protein mutation and expression techniques, I have shown that the holoprotein (108 amino acids) is necessary for full antimicrobial activity of CCL28. Furthermore, the C terminal region of CCL28 is essential for microbial killing as an …

Use Of Parthenolide Derivatives As Antileukemic And Cytotoxic Agents, Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Patents

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Dmitri Shalin Interview With S. Leonard Syme About Erving Goffman Entitled "Erving Looked At The Room And Announced, “I See Everyone Is Observing The Rituals Of Mourning”", S. Leonard Syme

Bios Sociologicus: The Erving Goffman Archives

This interview with S. Leonard Syme, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, was recorded in Las Vegas on October 12, 2011. Dmitri Shalin transcribed the interview, after which Dr. Syme edited the transcript and approved posting the present version in the Erving Goffman Archives. Breaks in the conversation flow are indicated by ellipses. Supplementary information and additional materials inserted during the editing process appear in square brackets. Undecipherable words and unclear passages are identified in the text as “[?]”.

Three Routes To Modulate The Pore Size Of The Mscl Channel/Nanovalve, Li Min Yang, Robin Wray, Juandell Parker, Danyell Wilson, Randolph S. Duran, Paul Blount

Faculty Publications

MscL is a bacterial mechanosensitive channel that protects cells from lysis upon acute decrease in external osmotic environment. It is one of the best characterized mechanosensors known, thus serving as a paradigm of how such molecules sense and respond to stimuli. In addition, the fact that it can be genetically modified, expressed, isolated, and manipulated has led to its proposed use as a triggered nanovalve for various functions including sensors within microelectronic array chips, as well as vesicular-based targeted drug release. X-ray crystallography reveals a homopentameric complex with each subunit containing two transmembrane α-helices (TM1 and TM2) and a single …

The New Hampshire, Vol. 101 [102], No. 32 (Feb. 28, 2012), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 101, but it is the 102nd volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Genetic Reporter System For Positioning Of Proteins At The Bacterial Pole, Kathryn R. Fixen, Anuradha Janakiraman, Sean Garritty, Daniel J. Slade, Andrew N. Gray, Nilay Karahan, Ann Hochschild, Marcia C. Goldberg

Publications and Research

Spatial organization within bacteria is fundamental to many cellular processes, although the basic mechanisms underlying localization of proteins to specific sites within bacteria are poorly understood. The study of protein positioning has been limited by a paucity of methods that allow rapid large-scale screening for mutants in which protein positioning is altered. We developed a genetic reporter system for protein localization to the pole within the bacterial cytoplasm that allows saturation screening for mutants in Escherichia coli in which protein localization is altered. Utilizing this system, we identify proteins required for proper positioning of the Shigella autotransporter IcsA. Autotransporters, widely …

Electrocatalytic Study Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bte-1 Strain, Ping Zhou, En-Ren Zhang, Li Zhou, Guo-Wang Diao, Jun-Le Niu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The aim of the present study is to investigate the electrocatalytic activity of electricity-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa BTE-1 strain under anaerobic conditions. Pseudomonas aeruginosa BTE-1 was inoculated into anaerobic three-electrode electrochemical cells, and the electrocatalytic activity was measured at poised potentials. HPLC and cyclic voltammetry were used to detect potential electron mediators in solutions. Experimental results showed that no detectable pyocyanine was excreted by P. aeruginosa BTE-1 strain in the anaerobic electrochemcial cells, and P. aeruginosa BTE-1 exhibited direct electrocatalytic activity through the formation of biofilm on the electrode surface which was induced by the electron transfer from the cells of …

Simultaneous Determinations Of Ascorbic Acid, Dopamine And Uric Acid At Ca/Gc Electrode, Ying Zhang, Wang Ren, Min-Jiao Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

The citric acid modified glassy carbon electrode (CA/GC) was constructed by potentiostatic technique and used for simultaneous determinations of ascorbic acid (AA), dopamine (DA) and uric acid (UA) by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). The CA/GC electrode exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity towards AA, DA and UA. The oxidation peaks are well separated with the potential differences between AA and DA, DA and UA, and AA and UA being 170, 130 and 300 mV, respectively, which is large enough to determine AA, DA and UA simultaneously. The catalytic peak currents obtained were linearly dependent on the concentrations of …

Ag Nanoparticles Self-Assembled Films On Iron Surface And Their Inhibition Properties, Zhe Zhang, Ming-Zi Jia, Le Ruan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The Ag nanoparticles were prepared in aqueous solutions through a chemical reduction method and transferred from water phase to toluene phase with the protection of 1-dodecanethiol (DDT). The polished iron electrode was immersed in the DDT-protected metal nanoparticles toluene solutions to form DDT/Ag nanoparticles self-assembled mixed films. Electrochemical methods such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and polarization curve measurement were used to study the inhibition properties of the self-assembled films in the 0.5 mol·L^-1 H₂SO₄ solution. The appearance of elements such as S and Ag from the XPS data identified the presences of DDT and Ag nanoparticles.

The Parthenon, February 28, 2012, Crystal Myers

The Parthenon

The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and weekly Thursday during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for the news and the editorial content.

Family Structure And Family Instability: Evaluating Their Influence On Adult Outcomes, Hsin-Yao Chiu

Theses and Dissertations

Family structure is a widely used independent variable. However, in recent years researchers have questioned its predicting power. They also strive to improve its use. This study drew on Holman's (2001) theoretical model and examined the association between the family structure independent variables (Family Structure, Family Instability, and Parental Romantic Partners) and the outcome variables (Coming to Terms, Self-esteem, Maturity, and Depression). The analysis was conducted with a sample of 3,705 individuals (2,316 females and 1,389 males) randomly selected from the entire population that completed the Relationship Evaluation Questionnaire (RELATE). Results showed that Family Instability was a stronger predictor than …

Glycoinositolphospholipids From Leishmania Braziliensis And L. Infantum: Modulation Of Innate Immune System And Variations In Carbohydrate Structure, Rafael Ramiro Assis, Izabela Coimbra Ibraim, Fátima Soares Noronha, Salvatore J. Turco, Rodrigo Pedro Soares

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Faculty Publications

The essential role of the lipophosphoglycan (LPG) of Leishmania in innate immune response has been extensively reported. However, information about the role of the LPG-related glycoinositolphospholipids (GIPLs) is limited, especially with respect to the New World species of Leishmania. GIPLs are low molecular weight molecules covering the parasite surface and are similar to LPG in sharing a common lipid backbone and a glycan motif containing up to 7 sugars. Critical aspects of their structure and functions are still obscure in the interaction with the vertebrate host. In this study, we evaluated the role of those molecules in two medically important …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Psychiatric Disorders In Pakistan: A Case Control Study., Amna Subhan Butt, Mohammad Salih, Wasim Jafri, Javed Yakoob, Mohammad Wasay, Saeed Hamid

Section of Gastroenterology

Background:The psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression could have a profound influence on onset, expression, and course of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Aim: To estimate the frequency and strength of association of common mental disorders (CMDs) in Patients with IBS and Patients with other chronic diseases, that is, migraine and hypertension. Method: This was a case control study. Individuals aged 18-70 years diagnosed as IBS were enrolled as cases. The control groups consisted of Patients without IBS but diagnosed to have a chronic disease, that is, migraine or HTN. Self-Reporting Questonnaire-20(SRQ-20) was used as a screening tool for the …

The Impact Of Inflammation On Adiponectin, Il-6 And Crp In Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients, Lmmma Esmaeel Ibrahim, Hadef Dhafer El-Yassin, Hamid Kareem Sachit Al-Janabi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Adipose tissue is increasingly recognized as a key regulator of energy balance, playing an active role in lipid storage and buffering, and synthesizing and secreting a wide range of endocrine products that may be directly involved in the pathogenesis of the complications associated with obesity. Adiponectin is adipocyte derivate hormone that has important effect as anti-inflammatory factor. Inflammation contributes across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease, including the earliest steps in atherogenesis. IL-6 is one of the most important mediators of fever and of the acute phase response. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein found in the blood, the …

The Current Volume 22 : Issue 22, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

The Underclass In The Works Of Charles Dickens And Its Marxist Themes, Kukuh Prayitno Subagyo

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

In his novels, Dickens delivers important social messages through his empathetic characters living lives of misery, oppression, slavery, degradation, and exploitation under the so-called capitalistic system. These underclass people holler their plight of injustice and crises of the actual social milieu. From a Marxist perspective, these multiple crises are embedded in themes of exploitation, class consciousness, sacrifice, and revolution. Hence, the realism disguised under literary devices could hopefully accomplish dual purposes: both as a means of provoking a new kind of “social consciousness” among the bourgeoisie and as a means of raising the proletariat’s class consciousness.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• SGA to Hold Debate
• Opinions
• Arts
• Sports
• Classifieds
• Puzzles/ Comics

Renegotiating Identities, Cultures And Histories: Oppositional Looking In Shelley Niro's "This Land Is Mime Land", Jennifer Danielle Mccall

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

My master's thesis explores the photographic series "This Land is Mime Land," which Shelley Niro made in 1992. Despite this work's complex form and structure, there are currently no sustained studies of this series alone, or books solely dedicated to Niro's art. Instead, "Mime Land" is often discussed in compilations that address a number of Native artists, Western feminist practices, or multiple works in Niro's oeuvre. My thesis fills this gap, as I closely investigate how "Mime Land" asks the viewer to look at visual culture, histories and Niro herself. Bell hooks's definition of the "oppositional gaze" - meaning a …

Flowcytometry For Estimating Efficient Transfection Of Bone Marrow Cells With Bcr-Abl Gene, Rihab Nasr, Manal Adnan Habib, Ahmad Iskandarani

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Chronic myeloid leukaemia can be accurately modeled in laboratory mice by the retroviral transfer of a BCR-ABL gene into murine hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, followed by transplantation of these cells into irradiated recipient mice. OBJECTIVE: The use of Retroviral vector for transfer of BCR-ABL gene into murine bone marrow cells (BMC) and measurement of efficiency of transfection by flowcytometry. METHODS: Murine bone marrow cells obtained from mice were cultured in a medium containing the supernatant of BCR-ABL (p210) transfected platinum E cells which is rich in retroviral vector carrying the BCR-ABL (p210) gene.The vector express green fluorescent …

The Rate Of Non Union In High Velocity Missile Open Limb Fractures And The Factors Influencing It: A 5 Year Retrospective And Prospective Study From Medical City In Baghdad(Part 1), Ali Bakir Al-Hilli

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT : BACKGROUND: High velocity missile injuries (HVMIs) are increasing among civilians, the mechanism causing such injuries are totally different from blunt trauma. These injuries associated with complications such as soft tissue injury, vascular injury, infection and nonunion. in addition to systemic, economic and psychological complications. OBJECTIVE : A retrospective and prospective review of case series aimed to conclude the rate of non union in HVM fractures, and to explore the important factors that increase this risk (timing, severity, Infection, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). In this part of the study we will discuss the effect of severity, timing of wound …

Zinc Status In Children With Bronchial Asthma, Tiran Abdulsttar Kakarash, Abbas Al-Rabaty

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract. The rise in asthma and allergic disease among children is a matter of worldwide concern. Many authors have argued that the changes in diet may have been an important determinant of increased susceptibility to asthma. Free radicals have been proposed to be responsible for the pathogenesis of many diseases because of their harmful effects on the cells and tissues. The enzymes responsible for antioxidant defense have trace elements like zinc. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relation between bronchial asthma and zinc serum level, and the relation between serum …

Isolated Renal Hydatid Cysts: A New Series From An Endemic Area, Niema H. Al-Heeti

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Hydatid disease is a zoonotic infection caused by the larval stage of a tapeworm particularly Echinococcus granulosus. It is considered an important public health problem in many areas of the world. It is one of a serious endemic parasitic diseases in Iraq. OBJECTIVE: We report our experience in management of 29 case of isolated hydatid cysts of the kidney over an 18-year period in Anbar Governorate- West of Iraq . PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty- nine patients with isolated renal hydatid cyst were surgically treated from 1994 to 2011 in Al-Ramadi teaching Hospital, Anbar / Iraq. Clinical, laboratory, radiological …

Faculty Senate Summarized Minutes, 2/28/2012, Unm Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, 1920 - 2013

No abstract provided.