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Identification Of Heterorhabditis (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae) From California With A New Species Isolated From The Larvae Of The Ghost Moth Hepialis Californicus (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae) From The Bodega Bay Natural Reserve, S. Patricia Stock, Donald R. Strong, Scott Lyell Gardner

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Classical taxonomy together with cross-breeding tests and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD's) were used to detect morphological and genetic variation between populations of Heterorhabditis Poinar, 1975 from California. A new species, Heterarhabditis hepialius sp. n., recovered from ghost moth caterpillars (Hepialis califamicus) in Bodega Bay, California, USA is herein described and illustrated. This is the eighth species in the genus Heterarhabditis and is characterized by the morphology of the spicules, gubernaculum, the female's tail, and ratios E and F of the infective juveniles. Information on its bionomics is provided.

French title: Identification d'Heterorhabditis (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae) de Californie …

Review Of: Species Diagnostics Protocols: Pcr And Other Nucleic Acid Methods, Edited By J. P. Clapp, Steven A. Nadler

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

A wide variety of approaches employing nucleic acids are included in this volume, and most of the protocols take advantage of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify sufficient quantities of DNA for comparison. One chapter (N. Springer et al.) that parasitologists should take special note of concerns the use of fluorescent oligonucleotide probes for the identification of protozoan endosymbionts. Selective hybridization of specifically designed oligonucleotide probes is a method that holds great promise for identification of microscopic organisms. In general, the experimental protocols are sufficiently detailed and organized to be used right at the laboratory bench. Most chapters …

Carmine-Propionic Acid Stain For Elucidation Of Fine Cellular Structure In Nematodes, Alexander V. Khrustalev, Eric P. Hoberg

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Carmine-propionic acid staining was found to enhance the elucidation of cellular membranes in the esophagus and genital tract and the structure of sperm in strongylate nematodes. This regressive staining technique may also have general utility for differentiation of cellular membranes and nuclear structure in other taxa of parasitic helminths.

Emended Description Of Mazamastrongylus Peruvianus (Nematoda: Trichostrongylidae) With Comments On The Relationships Of The Genera Mazamastrongylus And Spiculopteragia, Eric P. Hoberg

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Resurrection of Mazamastrongylus as proposed by Jansen (1986) was validated and placement of Mazamastrongylus peruvianus in this genus was confirmed, based on characters of the synlophe, copulatory bursa, and spicules. The cervical synlophe consists of a strongly tapering pattern and prominent "hood ridges" at the level of the excretory pore; there are 40 ridges at the midbody of males. The bursa is of the 2-2-1 type, with rays 2 and 3 parallel and rays 4 and 5 of near equal length and only slightly divergent at the tips. The spoon-shaped dorsal process of the spicules, typical of M. peruvianus and …

Field Parasitology Techniques For Use With Mammals, Scott Lyell Gardner

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Obtaining parasites from mammals that are collected during surveys or bioinventories is time-consuming, and in the past such collections have rarely been made. Parasites and other symbionts are important components of the biology of the host, however, and must be sampled for a complete picture of its ecology and other aspects of its life history. For example, work on parasite diversity and biogeography of mammals in Bolivia (Gardner and Duszynski 1990; Gardner 1991: Gardner et al. 1991; Gardner and Campbell 1992a, 1992b) could not have been accomplished without proper collections of the parasite and symbiont fauna of the hosts.

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Técnicas De Parasitología De Practicas De Campo Para El Uso Durante La Investigación De Mamíferos, Scott Lyell Gardner

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

First paragraph of the introduction:

La obtención de parásitos de mamíferos que son colectados durante las investigaciones o bio-inventarios toma mucho tiempo; y en el pasado, estas colectas ráramente se realizaban. De cualquier forma, los parásitos y otros simbiotas forman un componente importante de las características biologicas y ecologicas de los hospederos y deben ser muestreados. Por ejemplo, trabajos recientes en la diversidad parasitaria y la biogeografía en mamíferos de Bolivia por Gardner y Duszynski (1990), Gardner (1991), y Gardner y Campbell (1992 a,b) no hubiera popdido realizarse sin el trabajo de colección apropiado de la fauna parasitaria/simbiótica de los …

Microevolutionary Patterns And Molecular Markers: The Genetics Of Geographic Variation In Ascaris Suum, Steven A. Nadler

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Molecular markers have been used only rarely to characterize the population genetic structure of nematodes. Published studies have suggested that different taxa may show distinct genetic architectures. Isoenzyme and RAPD markers have been used to investigate geographic variation of Ascaris suum at the level of infrapopulations (nematodes within individual hosts), within localities, and among geographic regions. Independent estimates of genetic differentiation among population samples based on isoenzyme and RAPD data showed similar patterns and substantial correlation. Heterozygote deficiencies within infrapopulations and large values for inbreeding coefficients among infrapopulations suggested that the composition of these populations was not consistent with a …

Gonadal Maturation In The Cobia Rachycentron Canadum From The Northcentral Gulf Of Mexico, Jeffrey M. Lotz, Robin M. Overstreet, James S, Franks

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Gonadal maturation of cobia, Rachycentron canadum, was evaluated by examining 508 specimens from its recreational fishery. Specimens were collected off southeast Louisiana to northwest Florida by hook-and-line during February through October 1987-1991. Fork lengths (FL) of these fish ranged from 580-1,530 mm, with corresponding weights of 2.0-43.5 kg. The female:male ratio was 1:0.37. Using a combination of oocyte size frequency and histological assessment of many of the fish, we determined that females were ripe from May through September, with atretic oocytes occurring in some fish from July through October. Degenerating hydrated oocytes in July and October and the presence …

Relationship Between Bp (Baculovirus Penaei) Energy Reserves In Larval And Postlarval Pacific White Shrimp Penaeus Vannamei, Kenneth C. Stuck, Lidia M. Stuck, Robin M. Overstreet, Shiao Y. Wang

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

The relationship between energy reserves of the penaeid shrimp Penaeus vannamei and Baculovirus penaei, or BP, were investigated in a series of experiments using mysis stage or early postlarval shrimp. Pre-exposure and post-exposure levels of protein and triacylgycerol (TAG) were determined. The effect of pre-exposure protein and TAG levels on susceptibility to BP infections was also investigated by starving a group of shrimp immediately prior to BP exposure. There was no consistent relationship between either pre-exposure or post-exposure protein levels and the percent of shrimp developing patent BP infections. There was, however, a significant positive correlation between TAG levels …

Investigations On Determination Of Nutritional Status Of Apricot (Cv. Hasanbey) Grown In Erzincan, Muharrem Güleryüz, İbrahim Bolat, Lütfi Pirlak, Ahmet Eşi̇tken, Sezai Erci̇şli̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out to determine the seasonal variations in the amount of leaf nutrient elements, and nutritional status through soil and plant analysis in Erzincan apricot (cv. Hasanbey) orchards. The seasonal variations of plant nutrient element in leaves were generally minimum starting 20 days before harvest and lasted until harvest in Erzincan. This term was found the best time in order to collect the leaf samples At the experimental site pH ranged from 0.77 to 3.16%. Leaf N contents of some orchards were found to be below normal. P content of both soil and leaves was generally insufficient. …

Studies For Increasing Fertility On Second Crop Of Rice, Nazimi Açikgöz, M. N. Gevrek

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

C Selection was done on the basis of certain morphological, phenological and technological properties, in the studies conductted for increase of fertility in second crop of rice under Menemen ecological conditions during the year 1990-1991. Amongst 16 genotypes studies 2 genotypes found suitable for second crop of rice due to their resistance against extremly high temperature which causes sterility and determined as having high fertility were sent to "Variety Testing and Relies Institute Ankara". The project was completed with the second year success in the regional varietal yield.

Investigations On The Pollen Viability, Germination Capability And Production Of Pollen, Pollen Tube Growth In Some Selected Turkish Almond Types And Texas Cultivar Under Adana Ecological Conditions, Sinan Eti̇, Sevgi Paydaş, Ayzin B. Küden, Nurettin Kaşka, Şükriye Kurnaz, Mürüvvet Ilgin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this research the fertilization biologies of mid and late flowering 4 almond types (101-9, 101-13, 101-23 and 106-1) selected from different parts of Turkey and Texas cultivar were studied. For this purpose, first of all, pollen viability tests with TTC and FDA and pollen germination tests in 0 %, 5 %, 10 %, 15 % and 20 % sucrose mediums by hanging drop method were performed. On the other hand, the amount of pollen production and their morphological homogenity levels were determined. In addition, besides self and open pollinations with cross pollinations the pollen tube growth rates were investigated. …

The Effects Of Bottom Heating On Rooting Of Hardwood Cuttings With Different Number Of Buds Of Some Grapevine Rootstocks Resistant To Nematodes, Semih Tangolar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this experiment, the effects of bottom heating on rooting of hardwood cuttings with different number of buds of Dog Ridge, Salt Creek, Harmony, 1616 C and 1613 C which are nematode-resistant rootstock varieties were investigated, and rooting percentage, degree of rooting, total number and length of roots were determined. The highest values were obtained from the bottom heated cuttings with had three and four buds. The results showed that 1616 C had superior rooting ability than the other rootstocks in all characteristics tested. The rooting percentage was about 80-90 % and the rooting quality was sufficient, bottom-heated Salt Creek …

The Effects Of Different Doses Of Nitrogen And Plant Densities On Some Agronomic And Technologic Characteristic Of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia Mill.), Ayhan Ceylan, Emine Bayram, Nazan Özay

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effects of different doses of nitrogen (0, 6, 12, 18 kg/da N) and various densities of plants (20x20, 30x30, 40x40, 60x60 cm) on the yield and quality traits of (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) were investigated in the experiment conducted for four years in under ecological conditions of Bornova. The quantity of Flores lavandulae was defined on average 234 kg/da in 1988, 286 kg/da in 1989, 142 kg/da in 1990, the density of plants increased the yield significantly in terms of statistical. Maximum yield was obtained at variation of 30x30 cm (11.100 plant/da). The essential oil rates ranged on average from …

Muscular Basis Of Buccal Pressure: Inflation Behavior In The Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus Schoepfi, Peter C. Wainwright, Ralph G. Turingan

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

We examined the relationship between commonly measured features of cranial muscle activity and the magnitude of sub- and superambient pressure measured inside the buccal cavity of the striped burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfi during inflation behavior. Buccal pressure was recorded simultaneously with electromyographic (EMG) records of activity from three expansive-phase muscles (levator operculi, levator pectoralis and hyohyoideus abductor) and three compressive-phase muscles (adductor mandibulae, protractor hyoideus and protractor pectoralis) in eight individuals. We quantified EMG activity in approximately 30 inflation cycles per fish by measuring the burst duration, rectified integrated area, intensity of activity (area divided by duration) and onset time relative …

Seasonal Dynamics Of Dental Sexual Dimorphism In The Atlantic Stingray Dasyatis Sabina, Stephen M. Kajiura, Timothy C. Tricas

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Cartilaginous fishes continuously replace their teeth throughout their life (polyphyodonty) and often show a sexually dimorphic dentition that was previously thought to be an invariant sex character. Radial vector analysis of tooth shape in the polyphyodontic stingray Dasyatis sabina across a consecutive 24 month period shows a stable molariform morphology for females but a periodic shift in male dentition from a female-like molariform to a recurved cuspidate form during the reproductive season. The grip tenacity of the male dentition is greater for the cuspidate form that occurs during the mating season than for the molariform dentition that occurs during the …

Effect Of Different Zinc Sources On The Growth Of Rice Plants (Oryza Sativa L.), Hilmi Uğurluoğlu, Burhan Kacar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The objective of this study is to compare the effect of different zinc sources on the dry matter yield and Zn content of rice plants grown in the soils having different levels of the total calcium carbonate. For this purpose soil samples were collected from rice growing areas of Çorum, Kızılcahamam and Nallıhan in Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. A pot experiment was established in greenhouse and the rice plants were grown for 7 weeks in the soils by the application of zinc at the rate of 0, 2, 4 and 8 ppm Zn as ZnO, ZnSO4. 7H2O and Zn-EDTA. …

A Research On Determination Of Favorable Sowing Methods For Some Bread Wheat Varieties (T. Aestivum Spp.) Under Van Ecological Conditions, Nuri Yilmaz, Hasan Sepetoğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out under Van ecological conditions in 1986-87 and 1987-88 vegetation periods. Three bread wheat varieties (305 Yayla, Tir Wheat, 220/39 Köse) was sowing by Tir and normal wheat drill and yield and yield components was determined. The result of this study, according to years the highest yield was different but is was obtained from 305 Yayla variety which was sowing by normal drill. The lowest yield was obtained from 220/39 Köse which was sowing by Tir drill.

Studies On Fruit Development And Cellular Morphology Of Quinces, Erdem Büyükkoca, İsmail Karaçali

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to investigate the fruit development and cellular morphology of some quince cultivars selected in Ege Region of Turkey. During the developing period from fullbloom to harvest maturity, fruit diameter increased linearly but fruit weight followed in simple sigmoid curve. The dimensions of radial epidermal and tangential hypodermal cells increased at the same rate and 4-6 fold, isodiametric paranchymatic cells 7 fold. In mature fruit, they were 20-25 x 40-80 µm, 25-40 x 70-100 µm and 300 µm, respectively. The cell number on fruit flesh thicknes has increased from 40 to 110 in 6 weeks from fullbloom …

The Possibilites Of The Utilization Of Waste Water Of Gemlik Fertilizer Inc In Agriculture, A. Vahap Katkat, Ahmet Özgümüş, Zeynal Tümsavaş, Nursen Çi̇l, Cihangir Korkmaz, Haluk Başar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the possibilities of the utilization of waste water of Gemlik Fertilizer Inc. in agriculture was investigated. With this aim, three-years field trials were carried out at the Experimental Farm of Agricultural Faculty, Uludag University. A considerable increase in the electrical conductivity of the soils irrigated with waste water was observed while ph of these soils was decreased. Although relatively lower tomatoe yields were obtained from the plots irrigated with only waste water, the yields obtained from the plots irrigated with normal irrigation water mixed with waste water at different rates were higher than those of the plots …

Relationship Between Clay Minerals And Potassium Statuses Of Sugar Beet Cultivated Area Soils Of Kastamonu And Amasya Sugar Factories, Nuri Munsuz, Gökhan Çayci, Mümtaz Ki̇bar, Nihat Akinci, İlhami Bayrami̇n, Kamil Erel

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, clay minerals and their relationships with potassium statuses of sugar beet cultivated area soils of Kastamonu and Amasya Sugar Factories were investigated. Research was carried out on ninety seven surface soil samples taken from Kastamonu and Amasya regions. As a conclusion, illite clay mineral which is the main resource of reserve potassium in soils was found less dominant than that of levels of smectite and kaolinite, particularly a drastic illite degradation was observed in Amasya region soils.

The Effect Of Different Cutting Stages And Seeding Rates On Forage And Seed Yields Of Narbonne Vetch (Vicia Narbonensis L.), A. Emin Anlarsal

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study was to determine the most suitable seeding rate and cutting stage of Narbonne Vetch (Vicia narbonensis L.) for forage and seed production. This experiment was arranged as split plot design with three replications for forage production. Cutting stages (early bloom, middle bloom, beginning of podding) were main plots and seeding rates (16, 18, 20, 22, 24 kg/da) were considered as sub plots. Another experiment was arranged in Randomized blocks to determine the effect of same seeding rates on seed yield. Plant height, green froage yield and hay yield increased seeding rate. Hay yield decreased with …

A Research On The Effects Of Fermentation Type And Additives On Quality And Preservation And Development Of Adequate Technique In Brined Vine-Leaves Production, Fikri Başoğlu, İsmet Şahi̇n, Mihriban Korukluoğlu, Vildan Uylaser, Arzu Akpinar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Various processes were applied to vine-leaves (used in stuffed vine-leaves) to maintain their colour, taste and aroma. Lactic acid, citric acid or salicilic acid of 0.25 % each were added into brine for fermentation of Sultani, Alphons and Erenköy beyazi vine-leaves. Fermentations were carried out in two ways. First one was spontaneous fermentation but in the second one Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus were added in a rate of 3 % as starters. Colour, salt (%), pH, acidity (%), reduced sugar (%) analyses were carried out in fresh vine-leaves. Changes in the amount of salt (%), acidity (%), …

Effect Of Colchicine Treatment With Different Doses And Periods On In Vitro Chromosome Doublication In Haploid Watermelon, Nebahat Sari, Kazım Abak

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Differents colchicine doses (0.5 % and 1 %) and treatment periods (1, 2, 4 and 6 hours) were tested in vitro conditions in order to obtain dihaploid lines from parthenogenetic haploid plants which achieved by irradiated pollen. Treatments were made to 3-4 weeks age in vitro microcuttings of Sugar Baby, Halep Karasi and Crimson Sweet varieties. 64 percent of the plants treated with 0.5 % colchicine stayed alive and 56 % of the plants were developed into a new plant. At the doses of 1% the rate of alive and growing plant decrease to 40 %. As for as the …

Changes In Water Content And Other Soil Properties In Different Previous Crops-Wheat Rotation Systems Under Ankara Conditions, Didar Eser, M. Sait Adak, Günal Akbay, Andreas Biesantz, Atilla Atalay, Paul Limberg

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

According to the results obtained from two years rotation experiment, which was carried out under Ankara-Haymana dryfarming conditions during 1991-1993, conclusions can be summarized as follows: Soil water contents measured during vegetation period as well as at harvest time of six previous crops were significantly different in the first year of the rotation. At harvest time of previous crops and planting time of wheat, higher soil water content found in fallow plots in comparison to winter sown legumes (lentil, vetch, pea and Hungarian vetch). Oil radish and mustard as other previous crops, led to the lowest soil water content. In …

An Ecology Field Project Book, Marc Mangel, Paul Switzer, Sarah M. Eppley

Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

An ecological field project book, produced by the authors in conjunction with the University of California, Section of Evolution and Ecology and Center for Population Biology.

The Effects Of Herbicides On Microbial And Mycorrhizal Populations In Native Prairie, Corn, And Non-Native Prairie Vegetation, Using The Biolog Technique, Susann E. Ahrabi-Fard

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Soil bioremediation has primarily focused on the use of free living, actively growing microorganisms to degrade toxic organic substances. Recently, however, plants and rhizosphere activity, including mycorrhizal fungi have been increasingly studied to determine the role that consortial assemblages may play in bioremediation. While the enhanced absorbtion of nutrients, water, and minerals by mycorrhizal fungi has been well documented, less is known about their role in the degradation of soil contaminants. Using the Biolog plate technique, microbial communities were characterized in Native Prairie, Corn, and Non-Native Prairie vegetative strips prior to, and after two applications of Acetachlor, Alachlor, and Atrazine. …

Development Of Sexually Mixed Inflorescences In Wild-Type Tripsacum Dactyloides, Rakhee Kaparthi

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Development of sexually mixed inflorescences in wild-type Tripsacum dactyloides. Kaparthi, Rakhee 1996. A thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of Northern Iowa in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. The objective of this study was to determine whether Tripsacum dactyloides (eastern gamagrass) derives its sexually mixed inflorescence in accord with the common organogenic pattern shared by and most of the teosintes (Z. diploperennis, Z. perennis, Z. mexicana, Z. parviglumis) and maize (Z. mays). This study used scanning electron microscopy and light microscopy to investigate the ontogeny and histogenesis of early inflorescences and …

Potential For Controlling The Spread Of Centaurea Maculosa With Grass Competition, John L. Lindquist, Bruce D. Maxwell, T. Weaver

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

ABSTRACT.-Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) is a major rangeland and roadside weed of the northern Rocky Mountains. It is often found in plant communities dominated by Pseudoroegneria spicatum or Festuca idahoensis, but it rarely invades roadsides dominated by Bromus inerrnis Leyss. Aboveground biomass of the 3 grass species grown in mixture with Centaurea was compared to growth in monoculture at a range of nitrogen input levels. The results suggest that Bromus is capable of suppressing the growth of Centaurea with the degree of suppression increasing with increasing nitrogen levels. The 2 native grasses had no impact on Centaurea …

Breeding Sorghum And Pearl Millet For Forage And Fuel, Jeffrey F. Pedersen

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] and pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] are unique species in their ability to be used in many forage llivestock system roles. Such flexibility has made prioritizing breeding objectives difficult and has even contributed to contradictory opinions on appropriate forage breeding objectives. Few breeding projects identified in the USDA-ARS, USDA-CREES, or at ICRISAT had forage sorghum or forage pearl millet as their sole research assignment. In the United States, it can be argued that breeding resources committed to forage sorghum improvement are probably declining. A new forage sorghum and forage pearl millet …