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Boron Fertilization Effects On Nutritive Parameters Of Alfalfa, F. M. Rouquette Jr., V. A. Haby, J. O. Fritz, M. Collins

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

With early pre-plant incorporation of limestone to raise soil pH to 6.8 to 7.0, alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) may be grown successfully on acid, Coastal Plain, sandy loam soils. Fertility and forage quality for hay and/or grazing require alternative management of alfalfa on these Coastal Plain soils. A two-year experiment evaluated alfalfa fertilized with three rates of boron to quantify effects on nutritive entities, especially fiber components. On a whole-plant basis in year 1, only crude protein was increased (P < .05) at one of six harvest dates. In year 2, chemical analyses of leaf-stem components indicated consistent increases in crude protein of leaf fractions at each harvest (P < .05), reduction in neutral detergent fiber at three harvest dates (P < .06), and reduced lignin (P < .07) at the final harvest. Stem sections were affected by rate of boron at only the June harvest with an increase in crude protein (P < .05). Rate of boron fertilization had indirect effects on nutritive value (crude protein) by either delaying physiological maturity or enhancing nitrogen fixation in leaves, and had a direct negative effect on certain fiber components.

The Role Of Grass Feeding In Improving Oxidative Stability And Increasing Vitamin B12 Content Of Beef And Veal, V. Pastushenko, H.-D. Matthes, H. Heinrich, Z. Holzer, T. Prokopyuk

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of grass feeding of cattle on the decontamination capacity against free radical (DCAFR) and vitamin B₁₂ content of beef and veal. The meat samples from intensively (26 cattle, final weight 485±9 kg, concentrate feeding) and ecologically (25 heifers, final weight 472±32 kg, and 28 calves, final weight 260±24 kg, pasture grazing) managed cattle groups were investigated. The DCAFR was colorimetric assessed by examining damage to 1.4 benzoquinone. Vitamin B₁₂ was analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography. Data indicate that the oxidative stability of meat samples from ecological management …

Nitrate Accumulation In A Sorghum-Sudangrass Hybrid As Influenced By Nitrogen Fertilization, A. Elgersma, I. Y. Tecle, T. Provin

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The effect of nitrogen (N) fertilization and plant stage on nitrate accumulation was studied in a sorghum-Sudan grass hybrid. Grass cv. Dynagrazer was sown at the experimental site of Texas A & M University. Six N levels were applied (0, 112 … 672 Kg. N ha^-1). Nitrate concentrations were determined in three harvests, 5– 7 weeks after planting. Maximum levels were 2.1, 3.5 and 4.6 g nitrate-N kg^-1 DM, respectively, which is beyond the safe limits for animal consumption. The plots were cut at heading. Regrowth took place on residual N. Nitrate-N accumulation was lowest in the …

Efficiency Of Nitrogen Use In Dairy Cows Grazing Ryegrass With Different Water Soluble Carbohydrate Concentrations, L. A. Miller, D. H. Baker, M. K. Theodorou, J. C. Macrae, M. O. Humphreys, Nigel D. Scollan, J. M. Moorby

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This experiment is one of a series designed to investigate the efficiency of nitrogen (N) use in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows grazing perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) which has been bred to express high water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) concentrations. Animals grazed either a High Sugar (HS) grass or a Control (C) variety chosen on the basis of heading date compatibility. Dry matter (DM) intakes were estimated using herbage mass. Milk yields, milk constituent concentrations and plasma concentrations of b-hydroxybutyrate, glucose, total protein, albumin and urea were also measured. Forage DM intakes were similar for the two grasses. However, because of …

Ultrasonic Extraction Of Instant Forms Of Plant Substrates In Industrial Production, Shakhnoza Abduvaxitovna Sultanova, Jasur Safarov, Azamat Bakir O'G'Li Usenov, Doston Ishmuhammat Ogli Samandarov, Qobil Akmal Ogli Mukhiddinov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

In recent years, both in our country and abroad, ultrasonic extraction methods have been increasingly used in industrial production, which is associated with the extraction of various substances and compounds from natural plant substrates. Domestic and foreign experience shows that this method has significant advantages over traditional methods and can significantly increase the efficiency and profitability of industrial enterprises, producing complete and functional food products.

This article discusses a brief theory of ultrasonic cavitation and the experience of extracting substrates from plants. Different results have been compared and analyzed.

Analysis Of Grain Product Drying Methods, Azizbek Nodirbekovich Yusupbekov, Dilmurod Egamberganov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Various drying methods and grain characteristics have been studied. The advantages and disadvantages of various grain drying methods were obtained. The use of the following methods of drying grain products is very useful for speeding up the drying process, reducing waste, achieving more flexible process management and delivering all the nutrients of dried grain and grain products to the subsequent production process. The technological approaches that increase the efficiency of high-quality production after drying grain products, the requirements for modern grain dryers have analyzed. The ways of overcoming the problem of high energy consumption in the process of drying grain …

Daily Eastern News: October 29, 2021, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Sanitation Marketing In Uganda: The Impact Of Gender On Participation And Outcomes, Elizabeth Vicario

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Uganda aims to reach universal access to basic sanitation under Sustainable Development Goal #6, but achieving this target by 2030 would require doubling the annual rate of progress. Women are disproportionately affected by poor sanitation due to their health needs and risk of facing violence, but they have historically been excluded from sanitation planning. Low household demand and poor service delivery have stalled progress in Uganda. Market-based sanitation (MBS) is a novel method of developing a sanitation market through stimulating demand and supporting a competitive atmosphere for product and service providers. This research studies the sanitation marketing activities implemented by …

Employment Research, Vol. 28, No. 4, October 2021

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Children's Oral Health Equity And Promotion Practices, April Hille

General Webinars

Poor oral health has been linked with negative child health outcomes, including early childhood dental caries (ECC), a leading Healthly People 2030 public health concern. Health and racial disparities put disadvantaged children at a higher risk for developing ECC. The nursing profession has the opportunity to play a leadership role to promote oral health equity through appropriate health promotion and disease prevention "best practices." This webinar will discuss recommended oral health practices to tackle ECC, as well as explore strategies to promote oral health racial and health equity related to access, availability, and affordability.

Dietary Strawberries Improve Biomarkers Of Antioxidant Status And Endothelial Function In Adults With Cardiometabolic Risks In A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial, Arpita Basu, Kenneth Izuora, Nancy M. Betts, Jeffrey L. Ebersole, Robert Hal Scofield

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

Strawberries, a popularly consumed berry fruit, are rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant effects. In this study, we examined the effects of two dietary achievable doses of strawberries on the antioxidant status and biomarkers of endothelial function in adults with features of metabolic syndrome and a confirmed low baseline of fruit and vegetable intake. In a 14-week randomized controlled crossover study, participants were assigned to one of three groups for four weeks separated by a one-week washout period: control powder, one serving (low dose: 13 g strawberry powder/day), or 2.5 servings (high dose: 32 g strawberry powder/day). Blood samples and …

Place-Based Consequences Of Person-Based Transfers, Brad J. Hershbein

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Disease And Viral Characteristics In A Long-Term Care Facility, Shauna Assadzandi, Emily Crocetti, Courtney S. Pilkerton, Amie M. Ashcraft, Carl D. Shrader

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Background

Due to the combination of age, comorbidities, and close living quarters, residents at long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are at particularly high risk of severe symptoms and death due to COVID-19.

Methods

This cross-sectional study examines the relationship between demographic characteristics, symptom severity, and length of viral shedding in 49 residents testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 at a LTCF in West Virginia (WV).

Results

Over half of the residents were asymptomatic, while nearly a quarter experienced severe symptoms. Women were more likely to be asymptomatic, and age was not associated with symptom severity. While no specific medical condition was associated with …

Obesity, Age, And African American Males: The Impact Of Food Security On Cardiovascular Health Outcomes, Tangela G. Towns, Richard G. Moye, Antonius D. Skipper, Daniel J. Rose

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Although prevalence of food insecurity has declined over the last 5 years, food insecurity for African Americans and single individuals is increasing. The purpose of this paper is to examine the male-specific associations between food insecurity and cardiovascular-related health outcomes. We examine the relationship between single, African American male adults and food security, kidney disease risk, diabetes, and related comorbidities using the NHANES dataset (2013-2014). We build multivariate logistic regression models to estimate the association between gender, race, and food insecurity using stratified data from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Attendance To Brighter Bites, A School-Based Food Co-Op Nutrition Intervention For Low-Income Families, Melinda R. Rushing, Ru-Jye Chuang, Christine Markham, Shreela V. Sharma

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Participants: The analytic sample included 6,796 participants from five of the six cities in which Brighter Bites was implemented (Houston, Austin, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Southwest Florida).

Main Outcome Measures: Predictor variables included child’s grade, gender, race/ethnicity, parent employment, and government assistance utilization. Outcome variable was a binary measure of attendance: 1=attendance at or above the threshold or 0=attendance below the threshold, where the threshold was operationalized as attending 75% of the distributions.

Analysis: A multi-level logistic regression and bivariate analysis were completed to measure the association between attendance and predictor variables.

Results: Results show, compared to Hispanics, Whites were …

2020 Socioeconomic Data And What It Tells Us About The Pandemic, David J. Drozd

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Learn what data is available, efficient ways to access it, and compare various statistics and trends over time.

Vol.49 N.15 October 28th 2021, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Centering Equity In Sustainable Food Systems Education, Eleanor J. Sterling, Erin Betley, Selena Ahmed, Sharon Akabas, Daniel J. Clegg, Shauna Downs, Betty Izumi, Pamela Koch, Sara M. Kross, Karen Spiller, Lemir Teron, Will Valley

The Sustainability Institute Publications

Sustainable food systems education (SFSE) is rapidly advancing to meet the need for developing future professionals who are capable of effective decision-making regarding agriculture, food, nutrition, consumption, and waste in a complex world. Equity, particularly racial equity and its intersectional links with other inequities, should play a central role in efforts to advance SFSE given the harmful social and environmental externalities of food systems and ongoing oppression and systemic inequities such as lack of food access faced by racialized and/or marginalized populations. However, few institutional and intra-disciplinary resources exist on how to engage students in discussion about equity and related …

Daily Eastern News: October 28, 2021, Eastern Illinois University

October

No abstract provided.

New Research Suggests Cat And Dog ‘Moms’ And ‘Dads’ Really Are Parenting Their Pets: Here’S The Evolutionary Explanation Why, Shelly Volsche

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Have you noticed more cats riding in strollers lately? Or bumper stickers that read, “I love my granddogs”? You’re not imagining it. More people are investing serious time, money and attention in their pets.

It looks an awful lot like parenting, but of pets, not people.

Can this kind of caregiving toward animals really be considered parenting? Or is something else going on here?

Unh Scientists Share $13m In Grants To Study Benefits Of Feeding Dairy Cows Seaweeds, Lori Gula

Media Relations

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Effects Of Microwave Power On Moisture Migration And Quality Of Persimmon Slices During Microwave Intermittent Drying, Qin Yan-Ting, Duan Zhen-Hua, Wei Zhen-Zhen, Zhou Si-Yun, Tang Xiao-Xian

Food and Machinery

Objective: The effects of microwave intermittent drying on water dynamics and microstructure of persimmon slices were studied. Methods: Different microwave power （280, 350, 420, 490 and 560 W） were selected to dry the persimmon slices intermittently. The moisture dynamics and migration of persimmon slices during drying were monitored, and the color, texture and microstructure of persimmon slices were analyzed. Results: There were three obvious water peaks corresponding to bound water （T₂₁）, immobilized water T₂₂） and free water （T₂₃） in fresh persimmon. With the increase of drying time, the transverse relaxation time of immobilized water …

The Effect Of Peeling Rate On The Nutrimental Composition, Antioxidant Capacity And Noodle Quality Of Tibetan No. 27 Highland Barley Flour, Yan Ying-Ying, Meng Sheng-Ya, Zhang Wen-Hui

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the effect of peeling rate on the content of different nutrient active substances, antioxidant capacity, noodle quality and texture characteristics in Tibetan No. 27 highland barley flour. Methods: By controlling the peeling time, Tibetan No. 27 highland barley flour with different peeling rates could be obtained. The “National Food Safety Standard” and Megzyme kit were used to detect the content of fat, protein, minerals, dietary fiber and β-glucan and so on. Compared the effects of different peeling rates on the digestibility, antioxidant activity, noodle quality, and texture characteristics of Tibetan No. 27 highland barley flour. Results: ① …

The Practical Experience And Enlightenment Of Food Choices Logo In The Netherlands, Huang Ze-Ying, Huang Bei-Xun

Food and Machinery

In order to provide enlightenments for Chinese social groups to start and improve front of package （FOP） labeling, this study employed case studies of the choices logo in Netherlands through official materials from the Choices International Foundation. It was found that the choices logo whose icon is a tick, evaluates the nutritional value of food based on threshold values of saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, added sugar and dietary fiber. Nutritional standards of the choices logo was required to be revised every four years. The choices logo could be applied to prepackaged foods, fresh edible products and dishes. Therefore, China …

Analysis And Simulation Of Corn Vibrating Screen Based On Dem, Wang Bing

Food and Machinery

Objective: Analyze the movement of the material particles on the linear vibrating screen to optimize the mechanism of the linear vibrating screen. Methods: Based on the discrete element method, the EDEM software is used to simulate and analyze the movement of the material particles on the linear vibrating screen. In response to the stacking angle, the discrete element simulation parameters of the simulated material particles were calibrated in the form of batch processing. The SolidWorks software was used to establish the three-dimensional model of the linear vibrating screen, and the material falling height on the screen surface and the shape …

Detection Of Cherry Defects Based On Improved Faster R-Cnn Model, Wei Ran, Pei Yue-Kun, Jiang Yan-Chao, Zhou Pin-Zhi, Zhang Yong-Fei

Food and Machinery

Objective: To improve the efficiency of cherry classification and sorting in industrial environment. Methods: An improved cherry defect recognition and sorting model based on Faster R-CNN framework was proposed. Results: By comparing VGG16, MobileNet-V2 and ResNet50 network, the effect of Resnet50 network was the best, the improved Faster R-CNN model had 97.75%, 99.77%, 98.90%, 97.56%, 96.67%, 98.80% of detection precision for cherry fissure, twinning, growth stimulation, mildew, Browning rotten and intact fruit, respectively. The average detection accuracy of the improved Faster R-CNN model was 98.24%, which was higher than other models, and the detection speed was 31.16 frames/s. Conclusion: The …

Microwave-Vacuum Drying Characteristics Of Kiwifruit Slice Based On Controlling Temperature, Song Shu-Jie, Huang Xue, Guo Yu-Rong

Food and Machinery

Objective: To improve the dry product quality and drying efficiency of kiwifruit slices (KS), the effects of microwave-vacuum drying conditions with controlling temperature on the drying characteristics of KS were studied and the drying kinetics model was established to predict the moisture change in the drying process. Methods: Using KS as raw materials, the effects were studied, including in different setting temperature, vacuum degree and microwave power density on the drying characteristics of KS and its effective moisture diffusion coefficient (EMDC) of water, and the activation energy was also calculated. With the R2, R_MSE and χ2 as the evaluation …

Optimization Of Sub-Critical Extraction Of Krill Oil And The Volatile Components, Sun De-Wei, Xie Qiang, Li Jin-Wei, Liu Yuan-Fa

Food and Machinery

Objective： Antarctic krill lipids are rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids （ω-3 PUFA, mainly, EPA and DHA, phospholipids （PL）, as well as natural antioxidants, such as astaxanthin, and they have important physiological functions. It is of practical value to develop a new preparation method of Antarctic krill oil and further study its volatile components. Methods： The optimum conditions of the subcritical butane extraction were determined based on the response surface methodology （RSM）. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry （GC-MS） was used to determine the volatile components of krill oil prepared by a new process. Results： Referring to the actual operation procedure, the optimum …

Preparation And Adsorption Properties Of Microcrystalline Cellulose From Coffee Nut Shell, Wang Shuo, Li Sen, Li Jia-Yi, Chen Yu, Luo Lei

Food and Machinery

Objective： This study focus on preparing microcrystalline cellulose with high adsorption capacityfromcoffee shells. Methods: Acid hydrolysis method was employed to prepare microcrystalline cellulose and the effects of acid hydrolysis time, acid hydrolysis temperature, percentage of acid and the ratio of material to solvent on the yield and adsorption capacity of microcrystalline cellulose were investigated. Furthermore, orthogonal experiment was taken to optimize the process parameters. Results: The optimum preparation conditions of coffee shell microcrystalline cellulose were as follows: acid hydrolysis time of 95 min, hydrochloric acid mass fraction of 16%, material to solvent ratio of 1∶22 （g/mL） and acid hydrolysis temperature …

Theoretical Systems And Practical Experiences Of Japanese Food Education And Their Enlightenments For Relative Implementation In China, Su Jia

Food and Machinery

The implementation system and practical development of food education in Japan was systematically introduced, and an all-round development proposal of food education in China was put forward, including further improving the construction and top-level design of food education system, building a food education teaching system focusing on school education and establishing a comprehensive food education model with the participation of multiple social subjects.