Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Incremento de resistencia mecánica en materiales de gres porcelánico a partir de tratamiento químico de intercambio iónico
Resumen Este trabajo aporta una novedosa metodología para incrementar la resistencia mecánica de materiales porcelánicos. Para lograr este objetivo, se utilizó un polvo constituido por feldespato sódico y arcillas. El polvo fue humectado hasta un 8% ...
2016 / Marcelo Dal Bó, André Zimmer, Sílvia Regina Grando, Paloma Kaspari, Dachamir Hotza -
Emerging spotted fever group rickettsiae in ticks, northwestern China
Abstract We report Rickettsia conorii subsp. indica, Candidatus R. barbariae and R. massiliae in Rhipicephalus turanicus from sheep around the Taklamakan desert, northwestern China. The topology of the phylogenetic trees produced from the maximum...
2016 / Li-Ping Guo, Su-Hua Jiang, Dan Liu, Shi-Wei Wang, Chuang-Fu Chen, et al. -
Adaptation Planning Support Toolbox: Measurable performance information based tools for co-creation of resilient, ecosystem-based urban plans with urban designers, decision-makers and stakeholders
Abstract Currently, most tools, guidelines and benchmarks for urban adaptation raise awareness on climate change impacts, assess the city’s vulnerability and/or address the need for adaptation on a policy-level. However, tools that have the ability...
2016 / Frans H.M. van de Ven, Robbert P.H. Snep, Stijn Koole, Reinder Brolsma, Rutger van der Brugge, et al. -
Erratum to “Casinga-cheirosa organic extract impairment over Balb-c male mice behavioral phenotype”2016 / Dirce M. Estork, Daniela F. Gusmão, Mateus L.B. Paciencia, Sergio A. Frana, Ingrit E.C. Díaz, et al.
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Investigation of aluminum content of imported candies and snack foods in Taiwan
Abstract Candies, chewing gums, dried fruits, jellies, chocolate, and shredded squid pieces imported from 17 countries were surveyed for their aluminum content. The samples were bought from candy shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores, and...
2016 / Tai Sheng Yeh, Yeng-Ting Liu, Pei-Jyun Liou, Hong-Ping Li, Ching-Chuan Chen -
Microbiological evaluation of anatomical organs submitted to glycerinization and freeze-drying techniques
Abstract Alternatives conservation techniques are being requested with the proposal of formaldehyde substitution. Formaldehyde results in excessive anatomical specimens' weight and it can cause serious health problems to the manipulator, such as...
2016 / Marianna Justo, Fabio Sergio Cury, Silvia Helena Seraphin de Godoy, Andrezza Maria Fernandes, Daniele dos Santos Martins, et al. -
Energetic Characteristics of Syngas Obtained from Gasification of Hazelnut Prunings
Abstract The aim of the study concerns the energy recovery of chips, derived from hazelnut prunings, by means of gasification through air. The gasifier is a downdraft fixed bed reactor, the biomass used is characterized by a moisture of about 16%...
2016 / Andrea R. Proto, Leonardo Longo, Filippo Gambella, Giuseppe Zimbalatti, Giorgio Macrì, et al. -
Data on green Spanish-style Manzanilla table olives fermented in salt mixtures
Abstract This article contains processed data related to the research published in “Fermentation in nutrient salt mixtures affects green Spanish-style Manzanilla table olives” [1]. It displays information on the salt substitution by other nutrient...
2016 / Antonio López-López, Joaquín Bautista-Gallego, José María Moreno-Baquero, Antonio Garrido-Fernández -
Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Naphthenic Acid Using Thiocyanate Based Ionic Liquids
Abstract In this work the de-acidification of dodecane was investigated using [DBU] based ionic liquid with thiocyanate [SCN] anion. The liquid-liquid equilibrium data for ternary mixture of {dodecane + naphthenic acid + [DBU-Hex][SCN]} were...
2016 / Rabiatul Adawiyah Najmuddin, M.I. Abdul Mutalib, Syed Nasir Shah, Humbul Suleman, Kallidanthiyil Chellappan Lethesh, et al. -
Weed Competition Periods Affect Grain Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Black Seed (Nigella Sativa L.)
Abstract The combination of the relatively open plant canopy and slow growth, especially at early growth stages, results in lower competitiveness of black seed (Nigella sativa L.) than weeds. Thus, weed interference is known as an important factor...
2016 / Seyyed Mohammad Seyyedi, Parviz Rezvani Moghaddam, Mehdi Nassiri Mahallati -
Trends of echinococcosis and its radiological studies in China
Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to describe the incidence and mortality of echinococcosis in China, as well as its radiological studies. Materials and methods ...
2016 / Jinli Ding, Hongjun Li -
Monomeric adiponectin increases cell viability in porcine aortic endothelial cells cultured in normal and high glucose conditions: Data on kinases activation
Abstract We found that monomeric adiponectin was able to increase cell viability in porcine aortic endothelial cells (PAE) cultured both in normal and high glucose condition. Moreover, in normal glucose condition monomeric adiponectin increased...
2016 / Elena Grossini, Serena Farruggio, Fatima Qoqaiche, Giulia Raina, Lara Camillo, et al. -
Demetra: A Survey on Work Safety in 103 Agricultural Farms in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate current levels of work safety in agriculture, based on interviews conducted in a composite sample of 103 farms located in the region Friuli Venezia Giulia (North-East of Italy). The survey has...
2016 / Chiaravalloti Vincenzo, Gubiani Rino, Pergher Gianfranco, Dell’Antonia Daniele, Cividino Sirio, et al. -
Influence of polyherbal formulation (AquaImmu) as a potential growth promotor and immunomodulator in shrimp Penaeus monodon
Abstract Growth enhancing and immunostimulating potential of a polyherbal formulation AquaImmu was assessed in Penaeus monodon outdoor culture system which was tested for 90 days. For this 100 (A1), 200 (A2), 300 (A3) and 400 (A4) mg/100g AquaImmu...
2016 / M. Navin Chandran, S. Moovendhan, A.M. Suganya, A. Tamilselvi, Bebin, et al. -
Life cycle comparison of petroleum- and bio-based paper binder from distillers grains (DG)
Abstract This study presents a comparative cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) of distillers grain (DG) gum, a bio-based paper coating binder, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Non-renewable energy use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and...
2016 / Renil Anthony, Mahmoud A. Sharara, Troy M. Runge, Robert P. Anex -
A comparison of raster-based travel time surfaces against vector-based network calculations as applied in the study of rural food deserts
Abstract While the term food insecurity is gaining popularity in contemporary literature, there is debate as to how tenets of this phenomenon can be quantitatively measured. One of these tenets, proximity to food resources, which is used to measure...
2016 / Timothy Mulrooney, Kathi Beratan, Christopher McGinn, Benjamin Branch -
The emergy of metabolism in different ecosystems under the same environmental conditions in the agro-pastoral ecotone of northern China
Abstract The sustainability of ecosystem productivity and rules governing ecosystem development are important topics of scientific research. The emergy approach is an effective method for investigating these topics, especially when used to evaluate...
2016 / Xiajie Zhai, Ding Huang, Shiming Tang, Shuiyan Li, Jianxin Guo, et al. -
Microbiology of organic and conventionally grown fresh produce2016 / Daniele F. Maffei, Erika Y. Batalha, Mariza Landgraf, Donald W. Schaffner, Bernadette D.G.M. Franco
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Difference distance map data of alternative crystal forms of UlaA
Abstract We introduce the value of information obtained by comparing alternative crystal forms of the same sub-state (of outward open UlaA, our example protein), which is found in the same lattice configuration but different space groups. We compare ...
2016 / Ake Vastermark, Adelle Driker, Jingwei Weng, Xiaochun Li, Jiawei Wang, et al. -
Impact of different factors on the yield and properties of fractions enriched in dietary fiber isolated from peach (Prunus persica L.) residues2016 / Paula Sette, Jhon Edinson Nieto Calvache, Marcelo Soria, Marina de Escalada Pla, Lía N. Gerschenson