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Effects Of Different Cleaning Sterilization Methods On Preservation Of Fresh-Cut Hang Cabbage, Lei Hao, Xie Jing, Qiao Yongxiang, Zhang Shuanshuan, Chen Yingying Dec 2016

Effects Of Different Cleaning Sterilization Methods On Preservation Of Fresh-Cut Hang Cabbage, Lei Hao, Xie Jing, Qiao Yongxiang, Zhang Shuanshuan, Chen Yingying

Food and Machinery

Fresh Hang cabbage, through fresh cutting, was selected to study the effects of preservation with different cleaning sterilization methods (sodium hypochlorite solution with active chlorine with 0.1 g/L; electrolysis of water with: pH 2.3; ozone water: active oxygen concentration of 1.8 mg/L). The results showed that: ozone water was preferable to maintain fresh-cut Hang cabbage sensory quality, bringing the total number of colonies maintained at a low level, significantly delayed ascorbic acid content (P＜0.05), chlorophyll content reduction, and effectively extended the shelf life of Hang cabbage for 6 d.

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Influence On Quality Of White Pulp Loquat Wine With Different Artificial Aging Technology, Yuan Min, Wang Qiaobi, Zhao Qian, Zhou Caiqiong, Wu Xiyu Dec 2016

Influence On Quality Of White Pulp Loquat Wine With Different Artificial Aging Technology, Yuan Min, Wang Qiaobi, Zhao Qian, Zhou Caiqiong, Wu Xiyu

Food and Machinery

To recognize the effect of aging technology on quality of white pulp wine, samples were preprocessed by ultrasonic, microwave and cold and hot treatment. The results showed that the three different aging treatments all could lower total acid slightly and increase chroma of loquat wine, and aging by cold and hot treatment got higher scores than ultrasonic as well as microwave treatment in sensory evaluation. The species of aroma substances detected decreased while proportion of undetected compounds increased after aging treatment. The highest content were alcohols and esters, hot and cold, ultrasonic and microwave treatment, accounted for 79.8%, 78.3% and …

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Research On Bactericidal Treatment Of Rose Water And Storage Properties Of Its Sterilized Product, Cui Yan, Zhang Li, Zou Yue, Wu Jinhong, Yang Ying, Xie Fan, Wang Zhengwu Dec 2016

Research On Bactericidal Treatment Of Rose Water And Storage Properties Of Its Sterilized Product, Cui Yan, Zhang Li, Zou Yue, Wu Jinhong, Yang Ying, Xie Fan, Wang Zhengwu

Food and Machinery

Compared the sterilization effect and the volatile components loss of rose water after two different sterilization treatments, namely the ultra-high temperature (135 ℃, 5 s) sterilization and the high pressure processing (400 MPa, 15 min) sterilization. The storage stability of rose water in storage, which was sterilized by high pressure processing, was also studied. The result showed that high pressure processing sterilization had advantages over ultra-high temperature sterilization in the processing and production of rose water product. This study investigated several physicochemical properties of the rose water during storage period. The results showed that after the high pressure processing sterilization, …

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Preparation And Properties Of Polyvinyl Alcohol Modified Non Woven Fabric Antibacterial Composite Membrane, Chen Jiyu, Yang Fuxin, Wei Lijuan, Du Yunpeng, Wang Haili Dec 2016

Preparation And Properties Of Polyvinyl Alcohol Modified Non Woven Fabric Antibacterial Composite Membrane, Chen Jiyu, Yang Fuxin, Wei Lijuan, Du Yunpeng, Wang Haili

Food and Machinery

ObjectiveTo research the method of preparing polyvinyl alcohol modified non woven fabric antibacterial composite membrane and properties of composite membrane. Methods Solution blended process was used in this experiment to mix PVA mother liquid with different antibacterial agent to make antibacterial PVA mother liquid. Then surface coating method was used to coat antibacterial mother liquid onto non woven fabric to make composite films after drying. Test and compare the properties of different composite films. Results SD-PVA/NWF composite film was better than PS-PVA/NWF and SB-PVA/NWF not only in water absorption property ,but also in tensile strength and optical performance; The type …

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Tomato Maturity Color Discrimination Based On Machine Vision, Bi Zhijian, Zhang Ruoyu, Qi Yanjie, Wu Yebei Dec 2016

Tomato Maturity Color Discrimination Based On Machine Vision, Bi Zhijian, Zhang Ruoyu, Qi Yanjie, Wu Yebei

Food and Machinery

Tomato quality is one of the most important factors ensured the consistency of tomato market factors. A color analysis method was proposed for classifying the fresh tomato, with reference to the national standard GB 8852—88, defining the classification standards of tomato maturity. In this study, tomato was divided into the four categories, full ripe, ripe, half ripe, and green ripe. RGB images of tomato were collected, removing the background and filtering de-noising, and then they were converted to HIS and HSV color models. Through the MATLAB programming, the mean values of the color components R, G, B, H, S, V, …

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The Antioxidant Activity And Its Relationship With The Functional Components In Proso Millet, Zheng Nannan, Qi Wentao, Wang Chunling, Yun Tingting, Yao Yang, Ren Guixing Dec 2016

The Antioxidant Activity And Its Relationship With The Functional Components In Proso Millet, Zheng Nannan, Qi Wentao, Wang Chunling, Yun Tingting, Yao Yang, Ren Guixing

Food and Machinery

The effects of proso millets on the antioxidant activity of liver were evaluated by the high-fat diet C57BL/6 mice model, and the relationship of antioxidants with the contents of main bioactive compounds in proso millets were also studied based on the chemical and cellular analyses of the polyphenols and flavonoids contents. The results showed that the high-fat diet reduced the hepatic antioxidant capacity of liver, while the addition of proso millets could improve it significantly with a high-fat diet. The contents of both polyphenols and flavonoids were significantly different among different breeds of proso millets. The variation coefficient of total …

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Effect Of Wheat Gluten Hydrolysate On The Recovery Of Intestinal Mucositis In Methotrexate Treated Rats, Yan Bin, Liu Liya, Wang Yanzhou, Zhou Xianrong, Zhou Sumei Dec 2016

Effect Of Wheat Gluten Hydrolysate On The Recovery Of Intestinal Mucositis In Methotrexate Treated Rats, Yan Bin, Liu Liya, Wang Yanzhou, Zhou Xianrong, Zhou Sumei

Food and Machinery

To investigate the effect of wheat gluten hydrolysate(WGH) rich in glutamine prepared through the enzymatic hydrolysis by trysin on small intestinal mucosal by methotrexate induced mucositis model in rats. The results showed that the WGH can significantly increase intestinal mucosa weight, villus height, crypt depth, protein and DNA content, decrease diamine oxidase level in plasma and increase glutathione content of small intestine mucosa. The WGH can efficiently alleviate the intestinal mucosal injury in rats.

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Effect Of Processing Conditions On The Functional Properties Of Antioxidant Peptides From Pseudosciaena Crocea, Zhang Ningning, Zheng Baodong, Zhang Chong, Li Zhiyu Dec 2016

Effect Of Processing Conditions On The Functional Properties Of Antioxidant Peptides From Pseudosciaena Crocea, Zhang Ningning, Zheng Baodong, Zhang Chong, Li Zhiyu

Food and Machinery

The functional properties of antioxidant peptides from Pseudosciaena crocea under different processing conditions were studied, including the solubility, water absorption, retention properties, fat absorption, apparent viscosity, foaming and emulsifying properties. The results showed that the isoelectric point of the antioxidant peptides was pH 4.0, and at this point, the peptides possessed the lowest solubility and emulsifying activity, while the highest emulsion stability and foaming ability and stability. Moreover, it was also found that the antioxidant peptides showed higher water and fat absorptions, fluidity and lower retention properties. Therefore, the antioxidant peptides from P. crocea could be used as potential additives …

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Study On Technology Of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Combined Macroporous Resin Purification Enrichment For Total Flavonoids From Geum Aleppicum And Its Radical Scavenging Activity, Chen Cheng, Luo Guoping, Yan Mengru, Wen Ming, Dang Sha Dec 2016

Study On Technology Of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Combined Macroporous Resin Purification Enrichment For Total Flavonoids From Geum Aleppicum And Its Radical Scavenging Activity, Chen Cheng, Luo Guoping, Yan Mengru, Wen Ming, Dang Sha

Food and Machinery

Taking the total flavonoids from Geum aleppicum by using ultrasound-assisted extraction and purification techniques, and test the scavenging ability to DPPH of total flavonoids. With extraction quantity of total flavonoids as dependent variable, the independent variables including ratio of liquid to solid, ethanol concentration, ultrasonic power, ultrasonic temperature and ultrasonic time were studied on extraction by single experiment and response surface methodology; the adsorption and desorption of total flavonoids were used to investigate adsorption and elution conditions of macroporous resin; the scavenging ability to DPPH was used to investigate antioxidant activity. The optimal extraction conditions were: ultrasonic power 300 W, …

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Study On The Antioxidation Of Chilli Seed In Lard Oil, Shen Wenjiao, He Xinyi, Feng Changlu, Liu Bin Dec 2016

Study On The Antioxidation Of Chilli Seed In Lard Oil, Shen Wenjiao, He Xinyi, Feng Changlu, Liu Bin

Food and Machinery

The antioxidation of chilli seed was investigated in this study. The unmilled and milled chilli seeds, and the ethanol extracts from them, with different concentration were added into lard oil, respectively, and put at (63±2) ℃. The POV value of the lard oil under different period was determined. The regression model between POV and storage time was established, and the induction time and oxidation protection factor were also calculated to evaluate antioxidant capacity of chilli seed. The results showed that the three kinds of chilli seed added in lard had antioxidant capacity. Best antioxidant effect was showed when unmilled added …

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Optimization On Extraction Of Capsaicinoids Assisted By Ultrasonic-Microwave Synergistic Extracting, Pang Min, Wang Yuanhui, Liu Qian Dec 2016

Optimization On Extraction Of Capsaicinoids Assisted By Ultrasonic-Microwave Synergistic Extracting, Pang Min, Wang Yuanhui, Liu Qian

Food and Machinery

Paprikas were soaked in 90% (V/V) ethanol to extract capsaicinoids by using ultrasonic and microwave assisted extraction (UMAE). Based on the results of single factor experiments, the optimized extraction condition were gotten with orthogonal tests: the ultrasonic power of 50 W, the microwave power of 240 W, the solid- solvent ratio of 1∶20 (g/mL), the microwave time of 480 s, the paprikas particle size of 80 mesh, and the extracting time twice. The present study obtained an extraction rate of 84.52%. Compared with the conventional water bath extraction method, UMAE has the advantages of shorter extraction time and higher efficiency, …

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Enzymatic Extraction Of Bee Pollen Soluble Dietary Fiber And Its Physicochemical Analysis, Zheng Hui, Chen Xiping, You Zhendan, Xia Dongxue, Hu Xi Dec 2016

Enzymatic Extraction Of Bee Pollen Soluble Dietary Fiber And Its Physicochemical Analysis, Zheng Hui, Chen Xiping, You Zhendan, Xia Dongxue, Hu Xi

Food and Machinery

Bee pollen soluble dietary fiber was extracted by enzymatic extraction, and the physicochemical properties was analyzed, while, the products were compared with the bee pollen soluble dietary fiber by acid extraction and alkali extraction. The optimal enzymatic extraction conditions were determined as follows: extraction temperature 50 ℃, extraction time 2 h, enzyme 2.5%, pH 4. Under the conditions, the yield of bee pollen soluble dietary fiber was 4.11%. The product is milk-white powder, and has good smell. The swelling capacity, water holding capacity and the water-solubility of the fiber were 2.03 mL/g, 1.01 g/g, 91.26%, respectively. The bee pollen soluble …

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Study On Quality Improving In Flavor Of Finished Summer Green Tea By Dry-Heat Post-Treatment, Li Yan, He Chunlei, Meng Xueli, Pei Xujing, Nie Congning, Li Tao Dec 2016

Study On Quality Improving In Flavor Of Finished Summer Green Tea By Dry-Heat Post-Treatment, Li Yan, He Chunlei, Meng Xueli, Pei Xujing, Nie Congning, Li Tao

Food and Machinery

Taking the finished summer green tea as the raw material, the single factor and orthogonal experiment were conducted by using dry-heat post-treatment to study the optimum technological parameter and effect of the optimum technical on the flavor of summer green tea. The results showed that: dry-heat post-treatment had a significant effect on improving the flavor quality of summer green tea. The optimum technicals were as followed: temperature 55 ℃, water content of unprocessed tea 9% and time 6 h. Sensory of the processed summer green tea showed aging taste disappeared, bitterness decreased and become mellow. In taste composition, the content …

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Effects Of Mixed Strains Optimized From Sourdoughs On Quality Of Steamed Bread With Tartary Buckwheat Bran, Wang Xueting, Du Muying, Liao Yuting, He Rui, Li Yuzhu, Zsolt Zalán Dec 2016

Effects Of Mixed Strains Optimized From Sourdoughs On Quality Of Steamed Bread With Tartary Buckwheat Bran, Wang Xueting, Du Muying, Liao Yuting, He Rui, Li Yuzhu, Zsolt Zalán

Food and Machinery

The study was aimed to research the effect of mixed strains optimized from sourdoughs on the quality of steamed bread with tartary buckwheat bran, through sensory quality, texture profile analysis and SPME-GC-MS analysis. The Angel Yeast and Hungary yeast considered as control groups. The results showed that: the order of sensory evaluation was mixed strains (82.2±2.3) > Hungary yeast (80.9±1.3) > Angel yeast (77.1±1.4); the hardness, chewiness, cohesiveness, gumminess and resilience of fermented steamed bread with mixed strains was the best one; on the springiness, the steamed bread fermented with Hungary yeast was the best one. In flavor compounds, Angel yeast, Hungary …

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The Effects Of Operating Parameters Of Cigarette Making Machine On Cigarette Yield, Yao Ermin, Shao Ning, Li Xiao, Jiang Xuebing, Zhang Mingya, Xu Xiufeng Dec 2016

The Effects Of Operating Parameters Of Cigarette Making Machine On Cigarette Yield, Yao Ermin, Shao Ning, Li Xiao, Jiang Xuebing, Zhang Mingya, Xu Xiufeng

Food and Machinery

The effects of cigarette machine operating parameters were studied on the yield of different grades of cigarettes. The effects of operating parameters, such as the amount of running silk, yarn feeding and yarn supply and the volume of ticking, on the yield of cigarettes A, B and C were studied by uniform design method. The results were as follows. ① The polynomial models of the running parameters and yield of different grades cigarettes were established. for A grades, it was YA=27.500+0.704X2+1.72E-03X2.081-2.110E-03X1X3; for B grades, it was YB= …

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Optimization For The Extraction Of Polysaccharides From Penicillium Camemberti And Its Antifreeze Activity, Liu Dong, Ye Hongling, Li Ping, Tan Wei Dec 2016

Optimization For The Extraction Of Polysaccharides From Penicillium Camemberti And Its Antifreeze Activity, Liu Dong, Ye Hongling, Li Ping, Tan Wei

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the single-factor and Box-Behnken experiments were employed to optimize the extraction parameters of intracellular polysaccharide (IPS) from Penicillium camemberti, i.e. liquid-solid ratio, extraction time and temperature, and the antifreeze activity of IPS was also evaluated. The results showed that the IPS could be best extracted with liquid-solid ratio 36.7∶1 (mL/g) at 89.6 ℃ for 123 min, and the yield of it was about 12%. In addition, the antifreeze activity of IPS was almost equal to glycerol, and the livabilities of Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium bifidum were significantly improved by 1%~2% IPS.

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Research Progress On Transport Vibration Damage And Effects Of Fruits On Its Postharvest Physiology Characteristics And Quality, Jiang Bao Dec 2016

Research Progress On Transport Vibration Damage And Effects Of Fruits On Its Postharvest Physiology Characteristics And Quality, Jiang Bao

Food and Machinery

In our country, truck transport vibration is the important reason which leads to mechanical damage and quality decreased of fruits during storage and transportation. This paper was on the basis of the analysis of the vehicle vibration in the process of truck transportation, and influencing factors, focused on the latest process in effects of transport vibration on postharvest physiology properties and quality of fruits, providing a basis and reference for the reduced transport vibration damage of fruits.

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Research Status And Progress Of Fatty Acid Analysis Methods In Beans, Xie Yanhua, Xie Jing, Li Pao, Chen Miaofen, Jiang Liwen, Chen Lili Dec 2016

Research Status And Progress Of Fatty Acid Analysis Methods In Beans, Xie Yanhua, Xie Jing, Li Pao, Chen Miaofen, Jiang Liwen, Chen Lili

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the methods of fatty acid extraction and methyl esterification of beans (the main products are soy food) were reviewed. A variety of physiological functions of fatty acids are described. Moreover the differences of diverse detection methods of fatty acids were analyzed. We hope to provide testing methods for the change of fatty acids in bean product processing, and providing the basis for the development of potential function's in oil and fat products.

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Research Progress On Physiological Activities And Its Mechanismof Beta-Cryptoxanthin, Sheng Ran, Sun Zhigao, Huang Qiaojuan, Hao Jingmei, Fang Ming, Yu Fengsheng Dec 2016

Research Progress On Physiological Activities And Its Mechanismof Beta-Cryptoxanthin, Sheng Ran, Sun Zhigao, Huang Qiaojuan, Hao Jingmei, Fang Ming, Yu Fengsheng

Food and Machinery

The beta-cryptoxanthin is composed of multiple prenyl units, belonging to the oxidation of carotenoid. It widely exists in persimmon, citrus and other plants, and also can be produced by microbial fermentation..Based on beta-cryptoxanthin, the mechanism of its absorption and physiological activities was reviewed, in order to provide reference for improving research and clinic application of beta-cryptoxanthin.

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Simulation Optimization And Test Of Pneumatic Separating Device For Lotus Seed Shell And Kernel Based On Cfd-Dem Coupling Method, Ma Qiucheng, Lei Lintao, Lu Ange, Li Chaozhong, Qin Feng Dec 2016

Simulation Optimization And Test Of Pneumatic Separating Device For Lotus Seed Shell And Kernel Based On Cfd-Dem Coupling Method, Ma Qiucheng, Lei Lintao, Lu Ange, Li Chaozhong, Qin Feng

Food and Machinery

The simulation of separation channel airflow field distribution was implemented with FLUENT software. The CFD-DEM coupling method was used to simulate the separation progress of the mixtures in the separation channel. For fluid outlet velocity, inclination angel of inlet tube and inclination angle of separating channel factors was carried out by simulation experiment, determine the optimal technological parameter of separating channel as follows: inclination angel of inlet tube was 60°, inclination angle of separating channel was 35°, fluid outlet velocity was 7.881 m/s, and the results were the same with the physical prototype. The feasibility to use CFD-DEM coupling method …

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Effects Of Controlled Freezing-Point Storage Treatment On Quality Of “Hujingmilu” Juicy Peaches, Zhu Lin, Ling Jiangang, Shang Haitao, Lin Xudong, Yu Jingfen, Chen Shuyin Dec 2016

Effects Of Controlled Freezing-Point Storage Treatment On Quality Of “Hujingmilu” Juicy Peaches, Zhu Lin, Ling Jiangang, Shang Haitao, Lin Xudong, Yu Jingfen, Chen Shuyin

Food and Machinery

In order to provide theoretical basis for applying controlled freezing-point storage preservation technology to soft peaches in south China, this research investigated the effects of controlled freezing-point storage and different temperatures treatment on quality of “Hujingmilu” juicy peaches during storage. Controlled freezing-point storage(-0.8 ℃) were used to keep properties of peaches, and low temperature treatment as 3～4 ℃, (0±0.5) ℃ was taken as control. Changes in physicochemical indexes (flesh firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid and relative conductivity), sensory indexes (browning index, colouration and sensory evaluation) of different storage times and shelf-life were investigated. Factor analysis was used …

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2016, Sep. 22 -- Bulletin 118, Interim Update 2016, California's Groundwater Working Toward Sustainability, Dwr Dec 2016

2016, Sep. 22 -- Bulletin 118, Interim Update 2016, California's Groundwater Working Toward Sustainability, Dwr

State and Federal Documents Relating to Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties

The purpose of the interim update to Bulletin 118 is to provide up-to-date information on California groundwater basins subject to critical conditions of overdraft, groundwater basin boundaries, and basin prioritization. The information is essential to the successful implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act passed in 2014 (SGMA), including the timely formation of groundwater sustainability agencies and the development of groundwater sustainability plans.

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Novel Models Of Visual Topographic Map Alignment In The Superior Colliculus., Ruben A Tikidji-Hamburyan, Tarek A El-Ghazawi, Jason W. Triplett Dec 2016

Novel Models Of Visual Topographic Map Alignment In The Superior Colliculus., Ruben A Tikidji-Hamburyan, Tarek A El-Ghazawi, Jason W. Triplett

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

The establishment of precise neuronal connectivity during development is critical for sensing the external environment and informing appropriate behavioral responses. In the visual system, many connections are organized topographically, which preserves the spatial order of the visual scene. The superior colliculus (SC) is a midbrain nucleus that integrates visual inputs from the retina and primary visual cortex (V1) to regulate goal-directed eye movements. In the SC, topographically organized inputs from the retina and V1 must be aligned to facilitate integration. Previously, we showed that retinal input instructs the alignment of V1 inputs in the SC in a manner dependent on …

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U.S. Drought Monitor, December 27, 2016, Brad Rippey Dec 2016

U.S. Drought Monitor, December 27, 2016, Brad Rippey

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

Drought map of U.S. for December 27, 2016 (12/27/16) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle, Winter wheat.

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Generation Of Germ-Free /Ciona Intestinalis For Studies Of Gut-Microbe Interactions, Brittany A Leigh, Assunta Liberti, Larry J Dishaw Dec 2016

Generation Of Germ-Free /Ciona Intestinalis For Studies Of Gut-Microbe Interactions, Brittany A Leigh, Assunta Liberti, Larry J Dishaw

Marine Science Faculty Publications

Microbes associate with animal hosts, often providing shelter in a nutrient-rich environment. The gut, however, can be a harsh environment with members of the microbiome settling in distinct niches resulting in more stable, adherent biofilms. These diverse communities can provide orders of magnitude more gene products than the host genome; selection and maintenance of a functionally relevant and useful microbiome is now recognized to be an essential component of homeostasis. Germ-free (GF) model systems allow dissection of host-microbe interactions in a simple and direct way where each member of the symbiosis can be studied in isolation. In addition, because immune …

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Can Sub-Saharan Africa Feed Itself?, Martin K. Van Ittersum, Lenny G. J. Van Bussel, Joost Wolf, Patricio Grassini, Justin Van Wart, Nicolas Guilpart, Lieven Claessens, Hugo De Groot, Keith Wiebe, Daniel Mason-D'Croz, Haishun Yang, Hendrik Boogard, Pepijn A. J. Van Oort, Marloes P. Van Loon, Kazuki Saito, Ochieng Adimo, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Alhassane Agali, Abdullahi Bala, Regis Chikowo, Kayuki Kaizzi, Mamoutou Kouressy, Joachim H. J. R. Makoi, Korodjouma Ouattara, Kindie Tesfaye, Kenneth G. Cassman Dec 2016

Can Sub-Saharan Africa Feed Itself?, Martin K. Van Ittersum, Lenny G. J. Van Bussel, Joost Wolf, Patricio Grassini, Justin Van Wart, Nicolas Guilpart, Lieven Claessens, Hugo De Groot, Keith Wiebe, Daniel Mason-D'Croz, Haishun Yang, Hendrik Boogard, Pepijn A. J. Van Oort, Marloes P. Van Loon, Kazuki Saito, Ochieng Adimo, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Alhassane Agali, Abdullahi Bala, Regis Chikowo, Kayuki Kaizzi, Mamoutou Kouressy, Joachim H. J. R. Makoi, Korodjouma Ouattara, Kindie Tesfaye, Kenneth G. Cassman

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Although global food demand is expected to increase 60% by 2050 compared with 2005/2007, the rise will be much greater in sub- Saharan Africa (SSA). Indeed, SSA is the region at greatest food security risk because by 2050 its population will increase 2.5-fold and demand for cereals approximately triple, whereas current levels of cereal consumption already depend on substantial imports. At issue is whether SSA can meet this vast increase in cereal demand without greater reliance on cereal imports or major expansion of agricultural area and associated biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions. Recent studies indicate that the global increase …

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Macroinvertebrate Community Composition, Food Web Structure, And Emergence Rate In Neotropical Cloud-Forest Streams In Mindo, Ecuador, Anna M. Harris Dec 2016

Macroinvertebrate Community Composition, Food Web Structure, And Emergence Rate In Neotropical Cloud-Forest Streams In Mindo, Ecuador, Anna M. Harris

Masters Theses

Tropical cloud forest streams are one of the most threatened and understudied ecosystems in the world. Understanding how these ecosystems function is essential for effective conservation. In this study, macroinvertebrate community composition, functional feeding group analysis, ecosystem attributes, and physicochemical parameters were used to evaluate biophysical stream conditions of 3 low-order Neotropical cloud forest streams at Reserva Las Gralarias in Mindo, Ecuador. Additionally, food web structure was analyzed via stable isotope analysis and aquatic insect emergence rate was also examined. As stream size increased from 1st to 3rd order, the macroinvertebrate communities shifted from being collector-gatherer dominated (65.2 to 29.8%, …

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Reef Society And The Tyranny Of Data, Robert Wintner Dec 2016

Reef Society And The Tyranny Of Data, Robert Wintner

Animal Sentience

Modern science now approaches divergent processes in many areas, including health assessments of marine eco-systems and social aspects of marine species. Scientific data have long enjoyed a reputation for objectivity but incidents of science-for-hire, data spinning/skewing and political jading are more frequent than ever. In the field of reef creature sensitivity, technical treatises can “logically” explain away what a person of average education can clearly observe on any given reef. Western medicine discounted anecdotal evidence of any cure outside the 4% margin of error until those cures demanded attention and in some cases application. Modern science must now enter an …

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Still Wondering How Flesh Can Feel, Gwen J. Broude Dec 2016

Still Wondering How Flesh Can Feel, Gwen J. Broude

Animal Sentience

Reber believes he has simplified Chalmers’s “hard problem” of consciousness by arguing that subjectivity is an inherent feature of biological forms. His argument rests on the related notions of continuity of mind and gradual accretion of capacities across evolutionary time. These notions need to be defended, not just asserted. Because Reber minimizes the differences in mental faculties among species across evolutionary time, it becomes easier to assert, and perhaps believe, that sentience is already present in early biological forms. The more explicit we are about the differences among these mental faculties and the differences across species, the less persuasive is …

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Population Density, Habitat Dynamic And Aerial Survival Of Relict Cave Bivalves From Genus Congeria In The Dinaric Karst, Olga Jovanović Glavaš, Branko Jalžić, Helena Bilandžija Dec 2016

Population Density, Habitat Dynamic And Aerial Survival Of Relict Cave Bivalves From Genus Congeria In The Dinaric Karst, Olga Jovanović Glavaš, Branko Jalžić, Helena Bilandžija

International Journal of Speleology

Caves are some of the least-known ecosystems on Earth and long-term ecological studies and population size estimates are very rare. Genus Congeria is a Tertiary relict that comprises three species from Dinaric karst area; C. kusceri, C. jalzici and C. mulaomerovici, each with very limited distribution. They are the only known cave bivalves and in contrast to many other cave species, they form populations with high densities. We estimated that the population of C. kusceri in Jama u Predolcu is between 72,454 and 72,906 individuals. The highest density occurred between one and three meters depth, and reached maximum …

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