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Survey And Comparative Analysis Of Pollinator Diversity, Abundance, And Foraging Activity Of Diptera And Hymenoptera In Selected Habitats Of South Texas, Melissa Villarreal Dec 2024

Survey And Comparative Analysis Of Pollinator Diversity, Abundance, And Foraging Activity Of Diptera And Hymenoptera In Selected Habitats Of South Texas, Melissa Villarreal

Theses and Dissertations

With the declining bee population, non-bee pollinators can serve as an alternative source for pollination. Diptera is a potential source of untapped pollinator resources based on their abundance and visitation rate, but they are understudied in the field of pollination ecology. This study aimed to characterize the pollinator community in selected areas of South Texas. It focused on the Diptera and Hymenoptera families to compare their diversity, relative abundance, foraging behaviors, environmental influences, and vegetation associations. Active sampling and line transect were used in the survey to sample the Hymenoptera and Diptera communities to their family taxonomic rank. Statistical analyses …


The Influence Of Wind Energy Development On Occupancy Of Medium And Large-Sized Mammals In South Texas, Elwynn Sherman Dec 2024

The Influence Of Wind Energy Development On Occupancy Of Medium And Large-Sized Mammals In South Texas, Elwynn Sherman

Theses and Dissertations

Conservation paradigms have shifted from single to multi-species approaches for assessing and conserving mammalian populations and the habitats that they occupy. The effect of wind turbine development is an important anthropogenic change to study due to the increasing demand for wind energy in Texas. In this study, I gathered remote camera trap data on medium and large-sized mammal populations in south Texas Tamaulipan thornscrub habitat. The objectives were to determine species presence, the effect of habitat characteristics and anthropogenic disturbances on species occupancy, and the effect of temperature on species detection. The results showed that distance from wind turbines did …


Correlation Between Maximal Eccentric And Isometric Multi-Joint Lower-Extremity Strength And Vertical Jumping Performance In Young Adults, Joonsun Park, Cassidy Weeks, Brennan J. Thompson, Talin Louder Dec 2024

Correlation Between Maximal Eccentric And Isometric Multi-Joint Lower-Extremity Strength And Vertical Jumping Performance In Young Adults, Joonsun Park, Cassidy Weeks, Brennan J. Thompson, Talin Louder

Kinesiology and Health Science Student Research

Maximal eccentric (MES) and isometric (MIS) muscle strength may enhance vertical jump performance by facilitating preloading and reducing energy loss during the eccentric (ECC) phase of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). However, the contributions of ECC and isometric (ISO) strength to the countermovement (CMJ) and depth jump (DJ) remain unclear due to variability in assessment methods (e.g., dynamometry, isometric mid-thigh pull) and the limited range of metrics examined in prior research. The aim of this study was to assess correlations between multi-joint lower extremity MES and MIS, obtained using a seated multi-joint isokinetic dynamometer, and 13 vertical ground reaction force (GRF) …


Roquea, A New Genus Of Lychnophorinae (Vernonieae, Asteraceae) From Brazil And Its Phylogenetic Placement, Benoit Loeuille, Roberto Baptista Pereira Almeida, Carolina Moriani Siniscalchi, Makeli G. Lusa, Guilherme Medeiros Antar Dec 2024

Roquea, A New Genus Of Lychnophorinae (Vernonieae, Asteraceae) From Brazil And Its Phylogenetic Placement, Benoit Loeuille, Roberto Baptista Pereira Almeida, Carolina Moriani Siniscalchi, Makeli G. Lusa, Guilherme Medeiros Antar

UL Publications

Lychnophorinae (Vernonieae, Asteraceae) consists of 21 genera and approximately 150 species, primarily distributed in the Brazilian Central Plateau, with several novelties recently described. With new botanical expeditions conducted in Serra da Formosa, state of Minas Gerais, a set of collections that belong to Lychnophorinae but were not easily assigned to a genus was discovered. After morphological and anatomical analyses and phylogenetic studies, we describe and illustrate Roquea, a new genus of Asteraceae from Brazil, to accommodate the new species Roquea multiserialis. Affinities of the new genus with other genera of Lychnophorinae are discussed along with a preliminary conservation …


An In-Depth Investigation Into Yersinia Pestis Phages: Isolating A Yersinia Pestis Phage From Soil And Constructing A Comprehensive Phylogenetic Analysis Of Known Yersinia Pestis Phages, Jacqueline Chavez Dec 2024

An In-Depth Investigation Into Yersinia Pestis Phages: Isolating A Yersinia Pestis Phage From Soil And Constructing A Comprehensive Phylogenetic Analysis Of Known Yersinia Pestis Phages, Jacqueline Chavez

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of the plague, has become increasingly resistant to many antibiotics; therefore, alternatives such as phage therapy are necessary. Phage therapy uses combinations of bacteriophages or phages, which are viruses that only infect bacteria. However, phages—especially Y. pestis phages —are severely understudied. Thus, this research has sought to specifically isolate a phage from soil that infects Y. pestis. There were 146 samples that were collected from across the US, focusing on those with reported cases of plague. These samples were enriched with Y. pestis to maximize the amount of potential phage that target Y. pestis. …


Red Grouper (Epinephelus Morio) Neurocranium, David Ferreiro Dec 2024

Red Grouper (Epinephelus Morio) Neurocranium, David Ferreiro

All Scans: Kerstetter Fisheries and Avian Ecology 3D Scan Series

No abstract provided.


Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin Response To Carfentrazone, Glufosinate, And Glyphosate Applied To The Distal Portion Of The Vine, Stephen L. Meyers, Celia Corado, Jeanine Arana Cordonero, Carlos Lopez, Lidysce Mata, Emmanuel G. Cooper, Josue Cerrito Dec 2024

Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin Response To Carfentrazone, Glufosinate, And Glyphosate Applied To The Distal Portion Of The Vine, Stephen L. Meyers, Celia Corado, Jeanine Arana Cordonero, Carlos Lopez, Lidysce Mata, Emmanuel G. Cooper, Josue Cerrito

Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Faculty Publications

Chemical weed control in pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) often relies on herbicide applications made at planting, which results in weed escapes later in the growing season. The use of postemergence herbicides in row middles is useful, especially in no-till pumpkin production, but there are limited effective options. We conducted field research in 2023 at Wanatah and Lafayette, IN, USA, to evaluate ‘Bayhorse Gold’ pumpkin response to carfentrazone, glufosinate, and glyphosate applied to 10% of the vine tip 5 weeks after planting. A non-treated control was included for comparison. Pooled across both locations at 1, 2, and 4 weeks after …


Differential Infiltration Of Key Immune T-Cell Populations Across Malignancies Varying By Immunogenic Potential And The Likelihood Of Response To Immunotherapy., Islam Eljilany, Sam Coleman, Aik Choon Tan, Martin D. Mccarter, John Carpten, Howard Colman, Abdul Rafeh Naqash, Igor Puzanov, Susanne Arnold, Michelle L. Churchman, Daniel Spakowicz, Bodour Salhia, Julian Marin, Shridar Ganesan, Aakrosh Ratan, Craig Shriver, Patrick Hwu, William S. Dalton, George J. Weiner, Jose R. Conejo-Garcia, Paulo Rodriguez, Ahmad A. Tarhini Dec 2024

Differential Infiltration Of Key Immune T-Cell Populations Across Malignancies Varying By Immunogenic Potential And The Likelihood Of Response To Immunotherapy., Islam Eljilany, Sam Coleman, Aik Choon Tan, Martin D. Mccarter, John Carpten, Howard Colman, Abdul Rafeh Naqash, Igor Puzanov, Susanne Arnold, Michelle L. Churchman, Daniel Spakowicz, Bodour Salhia, Julian Marin, Shridar Ganesan, Aakrosh Ratan, Craig Shriver, Patrick Hwu, William S. Dalton, George J. Weiner, Jose R. Conejo-Garcia, Paulo Rodriguez, Ahmad A. Tarhini

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Background: Solid tumors vary by the immunogenic potential of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and the likelihood of response to immunotherapy. The emerging literature has identified key immune cell populations that significantly impact immune activation or suppression within the TME. This study investigated candidate T-cell populations and their differential infiltration within different tumor types as estimated from mRNA co-expression levels of the corresponding cellular markers.

Methods: We analyzed the mRNA co-expression levels of cellular biomarkers that define stem-like tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), tissue-resident memory T-cells (TRM), early dysfunctional T-cells, late dysfunctional T-cells, activated-potentially anti-tumor (APA) T-cells and Butyrophilin 3A (BTN3A) isoforms, utilizing …


Epigenetic Modifiers: Exploring The Roles Of Histone Methyltransferases And Demethylases In Cancer And Neurodegeneration, Lauren Reed, Janak Abraham, Shay Patel, Shilpa S Dhar Dec 2024

Epigenetic Modifiers: Exploring The Roles Of Histone Methyltransferases And Demethylases In Cancer And Neurodegeneration, Lauren Reed, Janak Abraham, Shay Patel, Shilpa S Dhar

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Histone methyltransferases (HMTs) and histone demethylases (HDMs) are critical enzymes that regulate chromatin dynamics and gene expression through the addition and removal of methyl groups on histone proteins. HMTs, such as PRC2 and SETD2, are involved in the trimethylation of histone H3 at lysine 27 and lysine 36, influencing gene silencing and activation. Dysregulation of these enzymes often leads to abnormal gene expression and contributes to tumorigenesis. In contrast, HDMs including KDM7A and KDM2A reverse these methylation marks, and their dysfunction can drive disease progression. In cancer, the aberrant activity of specific HMTs and HDMs can lead to the silencing …


Breaking The Yoke: A Systematic Unmasking Of Challenges To Sustainable Rural Development In South Sudan, Gai Chol Paul Dec 2024

Breaking The Yoke: A Systematic Unmasking Of Challenges To Sustainable Rural Development In South Sudan, Gai Chol Paul

Journal of Sustainable Social Impact

South Sudan, a young nation grappling with the legacy of protracted conflict, faces significant challenges in fostering sustainable rural development. While the immense potential of its vast agricultural lands remains largely untapped, the persistent triple threat of insecurity, deficient infrastructure, and the absence of robust government policy actively hinders progress. The ongoing armed conflict, characterized by inter-communal violence and sporadic attacks, casts a long shadow over rural areas in South Sudan. Thus, I developed this mixed-method multiple-case study, grounded in the sustainable livelihoods framework, to explore challenges that hinder sustainable rural development in South Sudan. I collected data through document …


Correction: Nepali Oral Microbiomes Reflect A Gradient Of Lifestyles From Traditional To Industrialized, Erica P Ryu, Yoshina Gautam, Diana M Proctor, Dinesh Bhandari, Sarmila Tandukar, Meera Gupta, Guru Prasad Gautam, David A Relman, Ahmed A Shibl, Jeevan Bahadur Sherchand, Aashish R Jha, Emily R Davenport Dec 2024

Correction: Nepali Oral Microbiomes Reflect A Gradient Of Lifestyles From Traditional To Industrialized, Erica P Ryu, Yoshina Gautam, Diana M Proctor, Dinesh Bhandari, Sarmila Tandukar, Meera Gupta, Guru Prasad Gautam, David A Relman, Ahmed A Shibl, Jeevan Bahadur Sherchand, Aashish R Jha, Emily R Davenport

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

No abstract provided.


Intraspecific Variability Of Rice Root Knot Nematodes Across Diverse Agroecosystems For Sustainable Management, Sandip Mondal, Arnab Purohit, Anjan Hazra, Sampa Das, Manohar Chakrabarti, Matiyar Rahaman Khan, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Dipankar Chakraborti, Abhishek Mukherjee Dec 2024

Intraspecific Variability Of Rice Root Knot Nematodes Across Diverse Agroecosystems For Sustainable Management, Sandip Mondal, Arnab Purohit, Anjan Hazra, Sampa Das, Manohar Chakrabarti, Matiyar Rahaman Khan, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Dipankar Chakraborti, Abhishek Mukherjee

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences Faculty Publications

In the rice agroecosystems of Southeast Asia, rice root knot nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola) significantly impairs yield, representing a major species within the ‘graminis-group’ known for its morphological similarities with other root knot nematodes (RKNs). This study delves into the variations in reproductive potential, morphology, morphometrics, and genetic diversity among thirty RKN populations in rice across three distinct agroecological zones in Jharkhand, India. Despite notable differences in reproductive potential among the populations, morphological and morphometric correlations to reproductive potential were inconclusive. However, male and juvenile morphometrics were crucial for identifying intraspecific variability. Genetic analysis utilizing five molecular markers (ITS, …


Sympathetic Innervation Of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue Is Not A Predominant Mediator Of Ot-Elicited Reductions Of Body Weight Gain And Adiposity In Male Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Melise Edwards, Ha Nguyen, Andrew Dodson, Adam Herbertson, Mackenzie Honeycutt, Jared Slattery, June Rambousek, Edison Tsui, Tami Wolden-Hansen, Tomasz Wietecha, James Graham, Geronimo Tapia, Carl Sikkema, Kevin O'Brien, Thomas Mundinger, Elaine Peskind, Vitaly Ryu, Peter Havel, Arshad Khan, Gerald Taborsky, James Blevins Dec 2024

Sympathetic Innervation Of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue Is Not A Predominant Mediator Of Ot-Elicited Reductions Of Body Weight Gain And Adiposity In Male Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Melise Edwards, Ha Nguyen, Andrew Dodson, Adam Herbertson, Mackenzie Honeycutt, Jared Slattery, June Rambousek, Edison Tsui, Tami Wolden-Hansen, Tomasz Wietecha, James Graham, Geronimo Tapia, Carl Sikkema, Kevin O'Brien, Thomas Mundinger, Elaine Peskind, Vitaly Ryu, Peter Havel, Arshad Khan, Gerald Taborsky, James Blevins

Selected Works Temporary Series

Recent studies indicate that central administration of oxytocin (OT) reduces body weight (BW) in high fat diet-induced obese (DIO) rodents by reducing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure (EE). Previous studies in our lab have shown that administration of OT into the fourth ventricle (4V; hindbrain) elicits weight loss and stimulates interscapular brown adipose tissue temperature (TIBAT) in DIO rats. We hypothesized that OT-elicited stimulation of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation of IBAT contributes to its ability to activate BAT and reduce BW in DIO rats. To test this, we determined the effect of disrupting SNS activation of IBAT on …


Smokejumper Obituary: Cook, James Edward "Jim" (North Cascades 1960), National Smokejumper Association Dec 2024

Smokejumper Obituary: Cook, James Edward "Jim" (North Cascades 1960), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

No abstract provided.


The Power Of Plate & Knowledge: Nutrition’S Role In Pcos Management For Asian American Women, Cassandra Camille Diego Curameng Dec 2024

The Power Of Plate & Knowledge: Nutrition’S Role In Pcos Management For Asian American Women, Cassandra Camille Diego Curameng

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic endocrine disorder affecting 8–11% of women worldwide, with 70% remaining undiagnosed (WHO, 2023). It presents with symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, insulin resistance, high testosterone levels, anxiety, depression, and infertility, significantly impacting quality of life and health (OASH, 2021). The symptoms of PCOS can severely impact women’s quality of life, mental health, and long-term well-being. Insulin resistance contributes to symptom severity and a 50% likelihood of developing diabetes or prediabetes by age 40 (Wang et al., 2011). Women with PCOS face a threefold increased risk of endometrial, ovarian, and breast cancers (Barry …


Role Of Nanoparticles In Mitigating Chromium Toxicity: Implications, Mechanisms, Andfuture Prospects, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Adnan Noor Shah, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Tahir Abbas Khan, Mehmood Ali Noor, Fang Luo, Rehab O. Elnour, Mohamed Hashem, Huang Guoqin Dec 2024

Role Of Nanoparticles In Mitigating Chromium Toxicity: Implications, Mechanisms, Andfuture Prospects, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Adnan Noor Shah, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Tahir Abbas Khan, Mehmood Ali Noor, Fang Luo, Rehab O. Elnour, Mohamed Hashem, Huang Guoqin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Chromium (Cr) is an extremely toxic metal for all living organisms and its concentration in the environment is constantly increasing due to human activities. Plants quickly absorb the Cr subsequently, it enters the human food chain and poses serious health issues. Chromium toxicity causes a serious reduction in plant growth by inducing oxidative damage and disturbing protein synthesis, enzyme activity, and nutrient uptake. Plants use diverse mechanisms to mitigate the Cr toxicity however, they are inadequate against higher concentrations of Cr. Thus is essential to diminish Cr toxicity and increase the ability of plants to tolerate Cr stress. Nano-particles (NPs) …


Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) Diversity Analysis: Insights From Germplasm Resources Leading To Crop Improvement, Amit Baran Sharangi, Solanki Bal, Anirban Maji, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Reem Binsuwaidan, Nawaf Alshammari, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah, Adesh Kolapkar, Mohd Saeed Dec 2024

Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) Diversity Analysis: Insights From Germplasm Resources Leading To Crop Improvement, Amit Baran Sharangi, Solanki Bal, Anirban Maji, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Reem Binsuwaidan, Nawaf Alshammari, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah, Adesh Kolapkar, Mohd Saeed

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Coriander, an important herb, is popular throughout the globe essentially as a spice. The current research was conducted at BCKV (Agricultural University), India to study on genetic variability and diversity amongst selected genotypes. A few phenological, morphological, and yield attributing traits viz., days to 50% flowering, plant height, number of basal leaves/plant, number of primary branches/plant, number of secondary branches/plant, number of umbels/plant, number of umbellates/umbel, number of seeds/umbel, test weight and seed yield/plant expressed high heritability and genetic advance as percent of mean. Such traits were least influenced by environment suggesting the role of additive gene action in their …


The Purification, Characterization, And Inhibition Profile Of Some Herbicides Ofglutathione S-Transferase From Broccoli, Hacer Erdem Kiziltunç, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Mi̇ne Aksoy Dec 2024

The Purification, Characterization, And Inhibition Profile Of Some Herbicides Ofglutathione S-Transferase From Broccoli, Hacer Erdem Kiziltunç, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Mi̇ne Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Herbicide selectivity is determined by the variability of herbicide degradation processes in weeds and crops. GlutathioneS-transferases (GSTs) have been widely studied in plants because of their role in herbicide metabolism. GSTs metabolize herbicides bycatalyzing reduced glutathione (GSH) conjugation. The significance of GSTs in herbicide metabolism has been understood by examiningGST in some plants. In this study, a GST enzyme was purified from broccoli using an affinity chromatography (glutathione agarose)method to contribute to the elucidation of plant GSTs. A characterization of the purified broccoli GST enzyme was then carried out.In the last step, the inhibition profiles of some selected types of …


In Silico Analysis Of Three-Amino Acid Loop Extension (Tale) Proteins In Phaseolusvulgaris L. And Investigation Of Their Transcript Levels In Response To Drought Stress, Fatma Nur Avci, Tarik Kirlioğlu, Aybüke Okay, Emi̇ne Sümer Aras, İlker Büyük Dec 2024

In Silico Analysis Of Three-Amino Acid Loop Extension (Tale) Proteins In Phaseolusvulgaris L. And Investigation Of Their Transcript Levels In Response To Drought Stress, Fatma Nur Avci, Tarik Kirlioğlu, Aybüke Okay, Emi̇ne Sümer Aras, İlker Büyük

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Drought represents a major global threat to the environment, thus leading to food insecurity. Transcription factors (TFs) have a significant role in regulating the expression of stress-related genes. TALE genes, a type of TF, are known to regulate important biological processes like the maintenance of shoot apical meristems and root formation in plants. In this study, 35 TALE genes were identified and they were found to be categorized into KNOX-like homeodomain (KNOX) and BLH/BELL-like subfamilies in Phaseolus vulgaris according to the phylogenetic analysis. The detailed characterization of PvTALE genes using in silico analyzes further showed that segmental duplications predominate in …


Occurrence And Biodiversity Of Cyst Nematodes In Wheat And Barley Cultivation Areas Ofuşak Province, Türkiye, Seli̇n Türkay, Ebubeki̇r Yüksel, Refi̇k Bozbuğa, Di̇lek Di̇nçer, Ati̇lla Öcal, Furkan Ulaş, Muhammad Sameeullah, Abdelfettah Dababat, Mustafa İmren Dec 2024

Occurrence And Biodiversity Of Cyst Nematodes In Wheat And Barley Cultivation Areas Ofuşak Province, Türkiye, Seli̇n Türkay, Ebubeki̇r Yüksel, Refi̇k Bozbuğa, Di̇lek Di̇nçer, Ati̇lla Öcal, Furkan Ulaş, Muhammad Sameeullah, Abdelfettah Dababat, Mustafa İmren

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are one of the major threats to various crops including cereals. In wheat and barleyproduction, the profitability of cultivation heavily depends on the management of cyst nematodes (CNs), especially on Heteroderaavenae, H. filipjevi, and H. latipons. In this study, field surveys were conducted in wheat and barley cultivation systems of Uşak Provinceto reveal the presence and diversity of PPNs. In total, 80 wheat and barley fields were surveyed, and samples (soil and root) wereprocessed for the isolation and identification of PPNs. The PPN genera were identified to the species level based on morphologicaland morphometric characters. CNs …


Maize Root-Soil Microbial Interactions And Their Effects On Soil Health And Yield, Wei Yang, Qiyuan Zhang, Hongyu Cai, Tianhang Bai, Xuejiao Ren Dec 2024

Maize Root-Soil Microbial Interactions And Their Effects On Soil Health And Yield, Wei Yang, Qiyuan Zhang, Hongyu Cai, Tianhang Bai, Xuejiao Ren

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In agroecosystems, interactions between maize root systems and soil microbes have significant effects on soil health and plant yield. In order to quantitatively assess the impact of this mutualism, the study used field experiments and soil analysis methods to analyze the effects of different sludge applications on soil physicochemical properties and microbial activity. The experiments were studied in a controlled trial with different sludge treatment gradients. The results showed that the sludge-applied soil exhibited positive changes in structure and biological activity compared to the control. The mass fraction of soil macro-aggregates increased after sludge treatment, from 48.9% to 51.1% after …


Glutathione Alleviates Boron Toxicity By Modulating Nitrogen Metabolism And Boronuptake In Rice Seedlings, Lei Zhang, Lizhu Suo, Yan Shan, Bo Wang Dec 2024

Glutathione Alleviates Boron Toxicity By Modulating Nitrogen Metabolism And Boronuptake In Rice Seedlings, Lei Zhang, Lizhu Suo, Yan Shan, Bo Wang

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Boron (B) toxicity is an abiotic stressor in plants due to the narrow threshold range between B deficiency and B toxicity.Glutathione (GSH) has been reported to reduce abiotic stress in plants, but its effect on B toxicity alleviation, particularly in riceseedlings, is not clear. Therefore, the present research yields information on the antioxidant mechanism, nitrogen metabolism, cell wallcomponents, and B concentrations that allow rice seedlings to withstand the adverse effects of B toxicity by GSH application. The resultssuggest that B toxicity suppressed the growth traits of rice. However, GSH treatment exhibited a positive influence on the growth ofrice seedlings. GSH …


Morphological And Physiological Root Traits And Expression Of The Gene Relationship Withnitrogen Uptake In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Hafeez Noor, Pengcheng Ding, Farhana Kausar, Fida Noor, Zhai Wenbo, Min Sun, Zhiqiang Gao, Sajid Faiz, Kotb A. Attia, Latifa Alhusnain Dec 2024

Morphological And Physiological Root Traits And Expression Of The Gene Relationship Withnitrogen Uptake In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Hafeez Noor, Pengcheng Ding, Farhana Kausar, Fida Noor, Zhai Wenbo, Min Sun, Zhiqiang Gao, Sajid Faiz, Kotb A. Attia, Latifa Alhusnain

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is considered important cereal crops worldwide, ensuring food security post green revolution. Our study results displayed an elevation of 10.6% in root weight density, 15.0 % of root volume density during flowering stage, respectively. The highly significant values for root weight density, root length density and root bulk density were recorded under nitrogen application of 180 kh ha-1 both at flowering and maturity stage. Moreover, delayed senescence and increase in photosynthetic rate were observed during middle and late stages of flowering enhancing light energy interception and improvement in its utilization. The cultivar Yunhan-20410 exhibited a significant …


Advances In Hyperspectral Remote Sensing For Precision Fertilization Decision-Making: A Comprehensive Overview, Jing Nie, Ke Wu, Yang Li, Jingbin Li, Bohan Hou Dec 2024

Advances In Hyperspectral Remote Sensing For Precision Fertilization Decision-Making: A Comprehensive Overview, Jing Nie, Ke Wu, Yang Li, Jingbin Li, Bohan Hou

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IOT), big data analysis, artificial intelligence and other technologies, precision agriculture is receiving more and more attention and emphasis worldwide. Precision agriculture (PA), also known as fine agriculture and precision agriculture, refers to an agricultural method that obtains spatial and temporal variability information on crop yields and environmental factors (e.g., soil structure, topography, plant nutrients, water content, pests and diseases, etc.) in farm plots through high-tech to achieve positioning, timing, and quantification of the implementation of modern farming operation techniques and management.And fertilizer application plays an indispensable role in agricultural production. Reasonable …


D101n: A Unique And Ill-Understood Familial Als-Related Sod1 Mutant, Analisa Lott Dec 2024

D101n: A Unique And Ill-Understood Familial Als-Related Sod1 Mutant, Analisa Lott

Honors Program Theses and Research Projects

Background: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease, with 90% of documented cases considered sporadic and about 10% showing a hereditary link; such cases are deemed as familial ALS (fALS). Superoxide dismutase (SOD), a copper-zinc binding enzyme that protects cells from damaging free radicals, has been linked to fALS with certain toxic gain of function mutations, such as the D101N mutant. The human SOD1 D101N mutant has been shown to be associated with rapidly progressing neurodegeneration yet is less prone to aggregation than similar mutants, but its deviation from wild-type (WT) SOD1 remains misunderstood.

Objective: Although the D101N …


Sustainable Carbon Footprint Growth Mechanism In Forest Systems Under Patterns Ofglobal Climate Change, Wenbo Zhang, Guangxu Liu Dec 2024

Sustainable Carbon Footprint Growth Mechanism In Forest Systems Under Patterns Ofglobal Climate Change, Wenbo Zhang, Guangxu Liu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Forests play a crucial role in regulating the global carbon cycle, but there are few existing studies on measuring the carbonfootprint of forest systems and analyzing the driving factors for sustained growth. This study investigated the carbon footprint of forestsystems, examined the driving factors behind their sustained growth under patterns of global climate change, and developed a researchmethodology to understand this sustained growth mechanism. To determine the carbon footprint and carbon-carrying capacity offorest systems, this study began with the impact of cities on forest systems and constructed a carbon footprint account for forest systems.Based on a relative growth model and …


Determination Of Turfgrass Varieties With High Green Area Performance And Winterhardiness For High-Altitude Regions, Abdullah Yazici, Mustafa Tan Dec 2024

Determination Of Turfgrass Varieties With High Green Area Performance And Winterhardiness For High-Altitude Regions, Abdullah Yazici, Mustafa Tan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to determine the best turfgrass varieties to create green areas under long and cold winter conditionsin high-altitude regions. In 2018, 14 varieties of Lolium perenne, Festuca arundinacea, Poa pratensis, Festuca rubra, and Agrostis tenuiswere planted. In 2018 and 2019, the results of the turf quality parameters were evaluated. The research was carried out in a randomizedcomplete blocks experimental design with three replications at the Plant Production and Application Center of Atatürk Universityin Erzurum. Emergence speed, ground cover speed, the start date of growth in spring, the date of dormancy in autumn, the winterhardiness, the regeneration power …


Characterization Of Purple Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Leave And Sherbet (A Traditional Beverage): Physico-Chemical And Volatile Compositions, And Sensory Properties, İsra Yi̇ği̇tvar, Ali̇ Adnan Hayaloğlu Dec 2024

Characterization Of Purple Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Leave And Sherbet (A Traditional Beverage): Physico-Chemical And Volatile Compositions, And Sensory Properties, İsra Yi̇ği̇tvar, Ali̇ Adnan Hayaloğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Sherbet is one of the most popular traditional beverages in Türkiye and it has existed since the early times of the Ottoman Empire. The production of sherbet consists of the dilution of mixed syrups made from various plants, flowers, fruits, roots, barks, or seeds. In this study, purple basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) sherbet was produced, and the physical changes, phenolic content, volatile profile and sensory properties were evaluated. Comparison of analytical results of fresh basil and sherbet samples showed that the colour values of fresh basil increased after sherbet production. The total polyphenol contents were 4.85 and 15.53 mg GAE …


Mechanistic Understanding Of Hormone Regulation Of Abiotic Stresses In Horticultural Plants: A Review, Faisal Hayat, Ummara Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Nazir Ahmed, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇, Karthishwaran Kandhan, Wasef Al-Zayadneh, Saad Sulieman, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Mohammed Alyafei Dec 2024

Mechanistic Understanding Of Hormone Regulation Of Abiotic Stresses In Horticultural Plants: A Review, Faisal Hayat, Ummara Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Nazir Ahmed, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇, Karthishwaran Kandhan, Wasef Al-Zayadneh, Saad Sulieman, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Mohammed Alyafei

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Plants encounter considerable challenges due to environmental changes induced by anthropogenic activities or abrupt seasonal patterns. As sessile organisms, plants are continuously subjected to various abiotic stresses that adversely affect growth and productivity. Researchers have been studying for years to understand how plants develop resilience and respond to these environmental stressors. The application of phytohormones is widely recognized as a practical approach to mitigate the adverse effects of abiotic stresses on horticultural plants. Phytohormones play a crucial role in enhancing plant resilience by modulating key physiological functions such as seed germination, seedling growth, root formation, and photosynthetic efficiency. They also …


Physicochemical, Bioactive, Microbial, And Sensory Characteristics Of Homemade Vinegar Produced With A Local Apple Variety Using A Traditional Method, Hasan Kiliçgün, Fi̇li̇z Yangilar Dec 2024

Physicochemical, Bioactive, Microbial, And Sensory Characteristics Of Homemade Vinegar Produced With A Local Apple Variety Using A Traditional Method, Hasan Kiliçgün, Fi̇li̇z Yangilar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Apple is one of the most widely grown fruits in the world and can be found fresh in the market throughout the whole yeardue to its excellent storage ability. In addition to fresh consumption, apples are processed into a variety of products including fruitjuice, vinegar, jams, and pies. In this study, the bioactive contents and microbial, physicochemical, and sensory properties of sevenvinegars traditionally produced using a local apple variety, Kara Sakı, with different yeast materials (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, chickpea,buckwheat, barley, whey, natural home apple vinegar, and commercial apple cider vinegar) were assessed. The results indicated significantdifferences among vinegar samples for dry …