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Religiosity And Physical Fitness: A Study Of Middle-Aged Mormon Men, Janette Olsen

Theses and Dissertations

Research has related both physical fitness and religiosity to health. This study combined these ideas and examined the relationship between religiosity and physical fitness among middle aged Mormon men (n=110). Mormons are an ideal population for study because of their strict health code. Fitness variables were grip strength, waist/hip ratio, body mass index (BMI) and estimated maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). A questionnaire assessed level of religiosity and separated subjects into two groups: highly religious (n=35) and less religious (n=14). Moderately religious subjects (n=61) were omitted. A one way ANOVA (between-groups design) found no significant differences in fitness variables between groups. …

Determination Of The Microbiological Load Of The Principal Meat Products Sold In The Markets Of Riobamba, Miguel Angel Castillo Palacios

Theses and Dissertations

This investigation was done with the objective to determine the microbiological load of the main meat products such as: beef, chicken meat, sausage, and viena sausage which are sold in the Riobamba city markets. This investigation was carried out in the Microbiological Laboratory Livestock Science faculty of the Polytechnical Superior school. Specific chemical products were used to determine mesofilas (37 degrees C), xicrofilas (5 degrees C), and termofilas bacteria which did not develop at 45 degrees C, however exicrofilas and mesofilas bacteria were found in every market and meat product in this study. The meat product hygiene is the same …

The Brine Shrimp Artemia Franciscana In Closed Microalgal-Based Microcosms (Biospheres), Rachel L. Yung, Mark A. Gouthro, James R. Rosowski

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and Affiliated Societies

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of three experimental variables on the stability and fecundity of a brine-shrimp community in a closed, micro algal-based microcosm. Xenic microalgal cultures and brine shrimp (Artemia franciscana Kellogg) in 300-cc acrylic spheres (referred to as biospheres or microcosms) were subjected to three experimental variables: (1) the culture volume (150 ml or 250 ml), (2) presence or absence of daily culture mixing (sphere rotation), and (3) a microcosm atmosphere that was either closed or open to the surrounding atmosphere. Each sphere started with 200 brine shrimp cysts and the microalga …

Using Omissive Faults To Obtain Local Convergence In Partially Connected Networks, M. H. Azadmanesh, A. W. Krings

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and Affiliated Societies

Approximate Agreement is an important issue in fault-tolerant distributed computing where non-faulty processes exchange and vote upon their local values, to arrive at values which are within the range of the initial values of the non-faulty processes and within a predefined tolerance of each other. Results to date in Approximate Agreement, however, are not capable of exploiting omission faults. Omission faults are presumed not to occur or a predefined default value is substituted for those values not received, or they are globally discarded before the voting algorithm executes. As a result, hybrid fault models can not differentiate between omissive and …

The Pleasing Fungus Beetles (Coleoptera: Erotylidae) Of Nebraska, Michael A. Goodrich, Charles A. Springer

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and Affiliated Societies

The known Nebraska fauna of the family Erotylidae is composed of 13 species included within five genera. The species are: Dacne quadrimaculata (Say), Megalodacne fasciata (Fabricius), Ischyrus q. quadripunctatus (Olivier), Triplax californica antica LeConte, Triplax flavicollis Lacordaire, Triplax frontalis Horn, Triplax frosti Casey, Triplax thoracica Say, Tritoma angulata Say, Tritoma biguttata affinis Lacordaire, Tritoma humeralis Fabricius, Tritoma pulchra Say and Tritoma sanguinipennis (Say). Six other species not yet recorded from Nebraska, but which may occur in the state, are included in the key and species descriptions.

New Floristic Records For Nebraska-5, Steven B. Rolfsmeier, Robert F. Steinauer, David M. Sutherland

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and Affiliated Societies

Recent field and herbarium studies have revealed the presence of 57 species, two varieties, and three hybrids of vascular plants and one moss not previously published with verification from Nebraska. Twenty-eight taxonomic entities are considered likely native in Nebraska, including: xAchnella caduca, Arabis divaricarpa, Aster ascendens, Atriplex suckleyi, Callitriche heterophylla, Campylium stellatum, Carex hirtifolia, Carex lasiocarpa var. americana, Chenopodium cycloides, C. pallescens, Dioscorea quaternata, Draba brachycarpa, Eleocharis wolfii, Elatine brachysperma, Elodea bifoliata, xElyhordeum iowense, xElyhordeum montanense, Eragrostis secundiflorus ssp. oxylepis, Erigeron lonchophyllus, Houstonia pusilla, Maianthemum canadense, Mirabilis exaltata, Myosotis verna, Pedicularis crenulata, Plantago rhodosperma, Potentilla simplex, Scutellaria parvula var. parvula …

The Morphological, Anatomical And Karyological Propertiesof Salvia Sclarea L., Canan Özdemi̇r, Gülcan Şenel

Turkish Journal of Botany

The morphological, anatomical and karyological properties of Salvia sclarea L. were investigated. In addition, glandular and eglandular hairs were examined and classified. In the morphological study it was observed that the species have a perennial root system. The herbaceous stem is rectangular. Leaves are simple. Glandular and eglandular hairs are present on both surfaces of the leaves. Inflorescence is compound raceme. In anatomical studies, the internal morphological features of root, stem, leaf, petiole and flower were determined. The chromosome morphology of this species was examined and the diploid chromosome number was found to be 2n=22.

Airborne Pollen Concentration In Kütahya, Adem Biçakci, Osman Nuri̇ Benli̇oğlu, Di̇lek Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Botany

The airborne pollen cocentration in the atmosphere of Kütahya was determined by gravimetry with a Durham sampler in 1996. During this study, 23 taxa of arboreal and 14 taxa of herbaceous pollen grains were collected and identified. Pollen from the following taxa were also found to be prevalent in the atmosphere of Kütahya: Pinus L., Cupressaceae, Platanus orientalis L., Quercus L., Oleaceae, Gramineae, Urticaceae, Chenopodiaceae/ Amaranthaceae, Compositae and Plantago L. The effects of meteorological factors (temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall) on pollen production, dispersal and concentration in the atmosphere of Kütahya were observed.

In Vitro Micropropagation Of Sainfoin ( Onobrychis Viciifolia Scop.), Cengi̇z Sancak

Turkish Journal of Botany

A method for in vitro micropropagation of sainfoin was developed. Following optimization of the growth regulator combinations in the media, large numbers of shoots were propagated from a single embryonic axis within 8 weeks on Murashige and Skoog (MS) media supplemented with combination of different 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP), indole-butyric acid (IBA) and ?-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) concentrations. The highest number of shoot multiplication was obtained on the media containing 2 mg/l BAP and either 0.05 or 0.1 mg/l IBA, and on the media supplemented with 2 mg/l BAP and either 0.05, 0.1 or 0.5 mg/l NAA, or 8 mg/l BAP and 0.05 …

The Moss Flora Of The Uludağ National Park (Bursa/Turkey), Barbaros Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Botany

Field studies were conducted to determine the flora of Uludağ (Bursa) National Park during 1988, 1989 and 1996. Almost 180 plant specimens were collected in these studies. After the identification of these specimens, 85 taxa at specific and sub-specific ranks were determined. Of these, 28 taxa are new to the Al grid-square. In addition, Polytrichum commune var. perigoniale (Michx.) Hampe is a new record for the moss flora of Turkey.

The Effect Of Uracil On The Germination And Growthof Some Leguminous Plants, Yusuf Turan, Muhsi̇n Konuk

Turkish Journal of Botany

All known pyrimidine and pyrimidine-derived secondary producs originate from uracil or its precursor, uracil-6-carboxylic acid. The biosynthesis of these products has been suggested to be uracil detoxication mechanisms. The possible toxic effects of uracil on the germination and growh of Pisum sativum L. cultivar Meteor, Lathyrus tingitanus L. in which pyrimidine-derived secondary products occur naturally, and of Phaseolus aureus Roxb. and Glycine max (L.) Merr., in which these compouns do not occur, were examined. The results show that the germination and growth of the P. aureus and G. max seeds under investigation were considerably inhibited by exogenous uracil. The effect …

The Liverworts ( Hepaticae) Of Uludağ National Park (Bursa), Barbaros Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Botany

During the vegetation period, a total of 52 plant specimens were collected from Uludağ National Park (Bursa) between 1988 and 1989. At the end of this investigation, 23 liverwort species were identified, belonging to 15 families and 17 genera. Of these, 4 taxa are new for the Al grid-square. Jungermannia hyalina Lyell, Marsupella funckii (Web. & Mohr) Dum and Calypogeia azureaStotler & Crotz, are reported for the second time from Turkey.

A New Record From Turkey: Jurinea Stoechadifolia (M.Bieb) Dc., Hayri̇ Duman, Zeki̇ Aytaç

Turkish Journal of Botany

Jurinea stoechadifolia (M.Bieb) DC. ( Compositae) is reported for the first time (A4 Çankiri) for the flora of Turkey.

Prof.Dr. Hüsnü Demi̇ri̇z (1920-1999), Turhan Baytop

Turkish Journal of Botany

No abstract provided.

The Woody Vegetation Of The Kelkit Valley, Fergan Karaer, Mahmut Kilinç, H. Güray Kutbay

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this work, the forest, macchie and hygrophilous vegetation of Kelkit Valley was studied. Interesingly the study area is a transitional zone along the boundries of Central Anatolia and the Central and East Black Sea regions. From the phytogeographical point of view this area is situated between the Euro-Siberian and Irano-Turanian floristic regions. This study was carried out according to the Braun-Blanquet method. Twelve plant associations and 2 subassociations were identified belonging to four different vegetation types. Ten of the associations and two subasociations here are determined as new associations. Vegetation tables are given.

An Investigation On Rooting Of Juglans Regia L. Hardwood Cuttings, Tohi̇t Güneş

Turkish Journal of Botany

The rootinf of Juglans regia L. ( Juglandeceae) hardwood cuttings was investigated. The cuttings were treated with a solution of 100 and 1000 ppm IBA concentrations. One and two year old shoot cuttings were used and carbohydrate changes were recorded during rooting. No rooting was observed in any cutting, 32% callus formation was observed on the basal parts of the cuttings. The flower buds burst earlier than the vegetative buds and developed male or female flowers. Callus formation rate or bud burst was not significantly affected by the treatment of IBA. Carbohydrate changes occurred during the culture, but there was …

New Floristic Records For The Grid Squares C7 And C8 In Turkey From The Fabaceae, A. Selçuk Erteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Botany

No abstract provided.

New Floristic Records For Grid Square C6, Murat Eki̇ci̇, Tuna Eki̇m

Turkish Journal of Botany

No abstract provided.

Methods In Historical Ecology: A Case Study Of Tintic Valley, Utah, Jeffrey A. Creque, Neil E. West, James P. Dobrowolski

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

Through use of repeat photography, archival research, and field observation to reconstruct landscape vegetation patterns and changes across a 120 year period in the upper Tintic Valley of central Utah, researchers found significant changes in landscape vegetation pattern over time, including change in pinyon-juniper woodland area. Previously reported massive woodland harvest associated with early mining, domestic and agricultural activities elsewhere in the Intermountain West also took place in Utah. The impact on woodland area of the agricultural "bull" fence alone was significant. More recent study area woodland expansion also occurred. Because intensive industrial activity associated with development of the Tintic …

B.R. Wells Rice Research Studies 1997, R. J. Norman, T. H. Johnston

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series

No abstract provided.

Social And Economic Data For Regional And Natural Resource Management In Western Australia's South West Catchment : Results Of The 2006 Landholder Survey, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, South West Catchments Council (W.A.), Michael Hanslip, Australia. Bureau Of Rural Sciences.

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This report presents a summary of the key findings from a mailed survey to 2,000 landholders in the South West Region of Western Australia in 2006. The survey gathered information on the key social and economic factors affecting landholder decision-making about the adoption of practices expected to improve the management of natural resources in the region. The response rate for the survey was 69.4%.

The South West Catchment Council, Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food and the Bureau of Rural Sciences were key project partners. Funding was from a mix of national, state and regional programmes, including the Natural …

Effects Of Gut Sediment Contents On Heavy Metal Levels In The Amphipod Corophium Volutator(Pallas), Levent Bat, Dave Raffaelli̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Concentrations of copper, zinc and cadmium were determined in Corophium volutator (with and without gut contents) exposed for 4 and 10 days to contaminated sediment. Significant differences were observed in metal concentrations among individuals, where gut contents were removed and those there they were left intact. On the other hand, the concentrations of these metals in Corophium were always high when no time was given for amphipods to depurate their guts. Therefore, it is recommended that either depuration in seawater or removal of the gut should be carried out before analysing amphipods for metal levels.

Construction Of An Escherichia Coli Lac Repressor-Based System To Study Human Cytomegalovirus Gene Expression, Laura Fernanda Cageao-Luchetti

Theses and Dissertations in Biomedical Sciences

An Escherichia coli lac repressor-based system was developed to study the roles of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) genes during viral replication. To this end, a recombinant HCMV expressing the lac repressor was generated (RVlac), and an HCMV-specific promoter was targeted for conditional expression by inserting the lac operator sequence. The promoter of a nonessential gene was chosen in order to be able to assess parameters of repression and derepression of the operator-containing promoter in the endogenous locus, without having virus growth dependent on the specific inducer isopropylthiogalactoside (IPTG). The feasibility of this approach to conditionally express an HCMV promoter …

1999 Weed Science Research Report, Ndsu Weed Science, Dept. Of Plant Sciences

Plant Sciences Weed Science Reports

The Weed Science team at North Dakota State University conduct field research in the State of North Dakota. This specific document reports on field research conducted in 1999. It includes work on several crops and the management of several weeds in North Dakota.

General Diagnosis And Services Developed In The Corral De Piedra Village, San Juan Ermita, Chiquimula, Servin Ardany Flores Galdámez

Theses and Dissertations

The Corral de Piedra community is located in Chiquimula, Guatemala. The main agricultural activities are corn and bean production, small-scale gardens, and small animal production, such as poultry and pigs. The crop areas are predominantly located on lands with slopes between 12 and 55%, presenting low fertility conditions and poor moisture retention capabilities. In addition, local crop varieties have low productivity potentials and the winter season is characterized by poorly distributed and erratic periods of rain. The Benson Institute introduced a technology transfer model to increase and diversify agricultural production, while preserving current natural resources. An integral part of this …

Therapeutical Assessment Of The Spigelia Anthelmia To Fight "Endoparasites" In Creole Ovine, German Gonzalo Reinoso Munoz

Theses and Dissertations

This investigation was accomplished in the Experimental Station Tunshi Productive Unit Sheep Goat, located to an altitude of 2747 m.s.n.m. and with an average temperature of 13.1°C, it located to 8 kilometers of Riobamba route to Licto and in the Laboratory of Microbiology of the Cattle Sciences Faculty of the Espoch, during 120 days (November of 1998 to February of 1999). The principal objective was that of to evaluate the effect terapeutics of the plant Spigelia anthelmia against parasitesinternal in lambs, for something which is 20 lambs native males with ages that fluctuated of 6 to 9 months, these animals …

Validation Of The Small Scale Agricultural Production Model In The Community Of Tunshi-San Nicolas, Monica Alexandra Zuniga Donoso

Theses and Dissertations

The model developed in the experimental environment inside the ESPOCH presented satisfactory results. Because of this, it is necessary that the model of production be validated in the farming communities with the purpose of making adjustments before recommending its massive production. In other words, a comparative study should be done on what happened in the experimental farm and what would happen in the community. This is reason why this investigation is titled Validation of the Small-Scale Agricultural Production Model in the Community of Tunshi-San Nicolás. The objectives of the investigation were as follows: Validate the small-scale agricultural production model of …

Department Of Fisheries Annual Report 1998/99, Department Of Fisheries, Western Australia

Department of Fisheries Annual Reports

In accordance with Section 62 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985, I submit for your information and presentation to Parliament the Annual Report of the Fisheries Department for the financial year ending 30 June 1999.

The Annual Report of Fisheries WA has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial and Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Secon 263 of the Fish Resouces Management Act 1994.

Distribution And Inhibition Of Esterases In Various Body Tissues Of Susceptible And Resistant German Cockroaches (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae), No-Joong Park, Shripat T. Kamble

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

The distribution and inhibition of esterase activity among body of the resistant Crawford and susceptible CSMA strains of male German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.), were evaluated with α- and β-naphthyl esters using a spectrophotometric assay and native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The esterase activities in the Crawford strain were significantly higher than in the CSMA strain in most tissues except midgut and male genitalia, where the activities were similar. In both strains, isozyme a was dominant in the brain and fat body and isozymes c and d were more abundant in the midgut; but in addition to isozyme a, isozyme …

Virulence Of Metarhizium Anisopliae (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) Strain Esc-1 To The German Cockroach (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) And Its Compatibility With Insecticides, Pari Pachamuthu, Shripat T. Kamble, Gary Y. Yuen

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

Virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin strain ESC-1 against the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.), was determined using 5 concentrations ranging from 83107 to 23109 spores per milliliter. The calculated LD50 value was 4.18 by 108 spores per milliliter (4.18 3 105 spores per cockroach). In vitro study was conducted to determine the compatibility of M. anisopliae strain ESC-1 with chlorpyrifos, propetamphos, and cyfluthrin. Insecticides did not affect conidial germination but did adversely affect the growth and sporulation of M. anisopliae strain ESC-1. The growth of M. anisopliae colonies on media amended only with 50 and 500 ppm of chlorpyrifos …