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Soils and climates of EAC Eastern and Central Africa research sites
Soils and climatic data characterization for Agroforestry research sites in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda (EAC Countries)
Kande M Paul, Matungulu
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639325324 § pagine 204
Data pub. 20110118
This report describes site characterization data, fertility evaluation (FCC) and soils management options for 90 soil profiles sampled in Kenya (Machakos, Kakamega, Malava, Kodera and Embu), Uganda (Bushenyi, Kalyengere, Kachwekano, Namulonge and Kabanyolo), Burundi (Karuzi and Gitega/Mashitsi) and Rwanda (Rubona, Ruhande, Gakuta and Rwerere)agroforestry research sites. Rainfall data are analyzed using gamma distribution and probabilities with long-term daily and monthly data. Soil chemical, biological, physical and mineralogical properties are variable and call for a site specific approach to soil management for their optimum use from low input to high input agriculture. Soils from EAC have a relatively low to medium fertility status. The main soil physical constraints are lack of moisture, shallow depth and subsoil hardening which is seen by the end of the dry season. Sloping lands call for an appropriate soil erosion control measures. The soil chemical constraints are a low capacity to retain and supply nutrients, aluminum toxicity for some research sites. Climatic variability is noticeable. This calls for a proper management for rainfall harvesting in all EAC region countries.
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Study a New Four-Electrode Focused Impedance Measurement (FIM) System
Two Dimensional Sensitivity Study
Mohammad Abu Sayem, Karal
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639330557 § pagine 160
Data pub. 20110202
Focused Impedance Measurement (FIM) system uses six electrodes to localize a zone of interest. The present work represents a modified FIM technique using four electrodes placed at the corners of a square matrix. In this technique firstly current is driven through an adjacent electrode pair while the potential is measured across the opposite pair from which an impedance value is obtained. Then a similar measurement is made at 90 degree to the above by changing the electrode pairs appropriately. The sum of these two impedance values has a dominant contribution from the central region within the square matrix, giving the desired focusing. Measurements made on a 2D phantom have verified the desired performance successfully in the present work. Results presented through sensitivity maps and sensitivity curves using insulating, conducting objects and an object of organic conductivity (potato) demonstrate the focusing effect clearly. Because of 3D sensitivity it could give physiological information on large organs like stomach, lungs, etc. using surface electrodes in the frontal and transverse plane.
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Physiological studies on reducing the deleterious effects
in some fresh-cut vegetables
Mahmoud, Atef Ahmad, Mahmoud El Gizawy Hussein, Mohamed Galal El-Din Ali
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639323351 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20110204
The effect of various compounds, (i.e., reducing agents (ascorbic, sodium sulfite, bisulfite and thiosulphate), thiol (L-cysteine), and organic acids (glycine, aspartic, glutamic, oxalic, succinic, phthalic, tartaric, citric, adipic, fumaric, and benzoic) on the browning process and polyphenol oxidase activity of fresh-cut of butterhead lettuce and two potato cultivars (Spunta and Desiree) were evaluated. Results indicated that slices slightly elevated enzyme activity and browning index (BI) in both cultivars more than those of sticks. Mechanistic study indicated that ascorbic acid reduced the quinone, resulted from PPO activity, back to the starting colorless catechol, where the quinone peak in the UV spectrum (435 nm) vanished completely upon addition of ascorbic acids. Cysteine did not reduce the formed quinone, but rather formed a cysteine-quinone adduct as a new peak appeared at the expenses of the quinone peak. Regarding the organic and amino acids, they worked as PPO inhibitor either as acidulants or metal chelators. Applications showed that compounds reacted with the resulted quinone were more efficient antibrowning agents than PPOinhibitors.
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A Receptor-ligand Pair of Natural Killer Cells
Towards protein expression of the NKC-encoded, C-type lectin-like receptor-ligand pairNKp80 and AICL
Alexandra, Friede
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639330724 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20110204
The immune system combats a broad variety of pathogens as well as toxins and tumor cells through complex interactions of cells and proteins. One part of the immune system, the innate immune system, is composed of several distinct components including immune cells like macrophages, monocytes, granulocytes and natural killer (NK) cells. NK cells are regulated by a complex balance between several activating and inhibitory receptors, e.g., NKp80. The crosstalk between NKp80 and its ligand AICL may play a crucial role in immunosurveillance of viral and bacterial infections, malignancy, and the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, but the signal-transducing elements associated with NKp80 or AICL have not yet been defined. The aim of this thesis was to find an effective expression system for NKp80 and its ligand AICL to enable a crystallization screen. Protein crystallization is the common method to get the 3D structure of proteins.
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Wave Climate of Northern Arabian Sea during Southwest Monsoon Season
Variation and Analysis of Wave Characteristics
Ehsan Elahi, Valeem S., M.A. Tirmizi
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639316575 § pagine 284
Data pub. 20110209
One can forecast wave climate for availability ofliving treasures to avoid famines and for shiprouting to avoid navigational disasters. Study ofwave climate is helpful for planning and developmentof coastal areas, off-shore petroleum explorations, marine mining and marine engineering. Very littlework has been done in the northern Arabian Sea.Availability of instrumentally measured waves aroundwhole of the Arabian Sea is very limited. Neithersuch data are available in published literature norcan it be obtained elsewhere. Data for the analysisof wave pattern have been collected with thecollaboration of the Hydrography Department, PortQasim Authority during southwest monsoon season onlyas in the northeast monsoon no noticeable waves areformed except ripples. Present work is not onlyuseful for Port Qasim but also constitutes an accountof the wave climate for this region. Marineactivities like offshore mineral and oil exploration, utilization of water and energy, designing andconstruction of marine structures and harbours, shipping and naval activities require accurateinformation on wave climatology, which is nowavailable in this monograph.
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Stress Signalling and Breast Cancer Development
The Roles of Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene 1 Regulation and GlucocorticoidReceptor Gene Variations in Breast Tumour Development
Lilia, Antonova
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639316681 § pagine 160
Data pub. 20110310
Breast cancer is one of the major causes ofpremature mortality in women.Research suggeststhat psychological stress may be a contributingfactor to breast cancer development.However, themolecular mechanisms responsible for such anassociation have yet to be clearly defined.Thisresearch work outlines the current state ofknowledge on the relationship between stress andbreast cancer and focuses on identifying novelmolecular signals which may contribute to the effectof stress on breast physiology.With the help ofmolecular techniques, The Breast CancerSusceptibility Gene 1 (BRCA1), an importantregulator of the genetic processes responsible fortumor development, is identified as a target ofstress signalling.In addition, the currentlyunknown role of genetic modifiers in therelationship between stress and breast cancer isaddressed through the development of anepidemiological study examining if stress- susceptible individuals are at an increased risk ofdeveloping breast cancer.An integrative model, incorporating genetic stress susceptibility anddownstream changes in the expression and activity ofmolecular regulators is proposed.
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Fate of Cyfluthrin in soil-plant system
Degradation, Translocation and Metabolism of 14 C- Cyfluthrin
Asma, Lodhi Farooq, e Azam
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639322446 § pagine 132
Data pub. 20110217
The use of pesticides in agriculture is increasingat a rapid pace to maintain plant health andincrease agricultural productivity. An importantaspect of the pesticide interactions in the soil- plant system is their effect on different soilmicrobial processes or functions that influencesgrowth and nutrient uptake of crop plants. However, meager information is available on how the microbialresponses to pesticides are reflected on plantgrowth and N uptake. Synthetic pyrethroids arecommercially successful group of pesticides becauseof their desirable environmental properties likeshort-term persistence and non-toxicity to mammals.Labelled Cyfluthrin (a Baythroid) was used as a tagin the studies including translocation, degradationand metabolism. This book encompasses an account ofthe study i.e. the fate of 14C-cyfluthrin in thesoil- plant system at the Nuclear Institute forAgriculture and Biology, Pakistan. Italso provides an insight into the knowledge of animportant branch of the pesticides for the peoplewho are interested such as research scholars, postgraduate students and even personnel ofpesticide enterprises.
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The Future Zero Calorie and Natural Sweetener: STEVIOSIDE
Nutritional and Technological applications
Mohamed, Negm
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639326574 § pagine 64
Data pub. 20110223
Sugar in the diet has come under increased scrutiny as obesity, diabetes problems. At the same time, artificial sweeteners which for years have offered consumers a non-caloric substitute for sugar, have come under fire as consumers seek more natural alternatives in their diets. In other parts of the world, including South America, Japan and China, an herb called stevia, has been used for hundred of years as a replacement for sugar and other artificial sweeteners. Part of the Chrysanthemum family, the stevia plant was originally used in a tea-like beverage in addition to being used for medicinal purposes. Stevioside is a natural sweetener extract from the stevia leaf becoming more popular since the FDA allowed it to be called a sweetener in 2008. The metabolism of stevioside leads to the formation of steviol. Stevioside is quite safe. Fertility and teratogenicity studies have not shown any major concerns for safety. Stevioside is of benefit for diabetics, PKU patients, as well as for obese persons intending to consume fewer calories by avoiding sugar supplements in the diet. Steviosideis present in the stevia plant at levels up to 13%.
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Drug Discovery of Inflammation through Complement receptors
Molecular Modeling of Human Complement Protein Receptors for the Drug Discovery of Inflammation
Madhu Babu , Battu
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639333466 § pagine 68
Data pub. 20110330
The purpose of inflammation is to protect the hostagainst microbes, to repair injuries, and tocontribute to the removal of apoptotic cells orimmune complexes, when it becomes excessive andchronic, this process can contribute to severalpathologies including the development of cancer.Thestudy of complement system describes the role ofcomplement proteins in the regulation andsynchronization of an acute inflammatory reaction, which aims to eliminate pathogens and clear damagedcells and proceeds with obvious benefit for thehost, And also the contribution of complement to thepathophysiology of selected diseases. To illuminatethe nature of complement receptors C5aR and C3aR, and the nature of their binding correspondingly, need the building of homology models and a stepwisestructure refinement of the built models throughmolecular dynamics simulations. In this book, wefocus on the homology modeling of Complementreceptors to provide vast structural features.Moreover, validation of the developed models throughavailable mutation data. Application of dockingmethods against these models is necessary forvirtual screening to detect novel ligands.
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Scorpion Hemocyanin:
The blue blood
Syed Abid, Ali Atiya, Abbasi
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639337259 § pagine 160
Data pub. 20110318
Proteins are the major macromolecules in the living system being responsible for all processes of life including respiration, digestion, growth and reproduction, defense, visualization, signal transduction and cellular communication etc. Hemocyanins are oxyphoric blue copper-containing respiratory proteins present in the hemolymph of many species of arthropod and mollusc. Scorpion hemocyanin is composed of 24 monomeric subunits assembled in four hexameric blocks. It contains eight different types of polypeptide chains present in two or four copies within the native molecule. The first chapter describes a detailed overview of oxygen transport proteins, their distribution and evolution, and structure-function relationship with special emphasis on hemocyanins, the blue blood. The modern experimental techniques used have been precisely described in chapter two. Results of studies on scorpion hemocyanin are presented in chapter three which is followed by a detailed comparison with other arthropod hemocyanins and discussed in chapter four. A fully up to date literature support with over 250 citations on the subject are aligned alphabetically in chapter five for quick reference.
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Modeling the Structure and Transition Kinetics of Small Proteins:
Identifying Key Atomic Interactions via Efficient Simulation Methods
Camilo, Velez-Vega Fernando, A. Escobedo Ernesto, Borrero
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639339642 § pagine 180
Data pub. 20110313
Advances in hardware and molecular force fields havegiven a boost to computational studies of thethermodynamics and dynamics of small-proteintransitions. Because these studies are stillhampered by the vast amount of CPU time required, new sampling techniques are still needed. In thiswork, several schemes were developed and used toincrease the simulation efficiency of varioussystems and give insights on their structure, kinetics and mechanism. Our studies focus onrecognizing markers that assist in antibody designor lead to protein misfolding and aggregation.Concerning structural identification, we apply noveltechniques based on the Replica Exchange Method toperform mutagenesis analyses on a llama VHH domainand on the Amyloid-b42 peptide. Regarding kineticand mechanistic characterization, the application ofoptimization schemes of the Forward Flux SamplingMethod is demonstrated by the study of structuraltransitions for the Alanine Dipeptide and theTryptophan Cage protein. Our results are in goodagreement with experimental studies and furthercharacterize the pathways and “transition states”traversed in these transitions.
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Fish imitation "Surimi" from catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Physical, Chemical and Microbiological aspects
Dr. Rabab, El-Said Dr., Mohamed Negm
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639340372 § pagine 140
Data pub. 20110308
Over recent years, there has been a considerablesurge in the interest of the nutritional aspects offoods. Much of the population is aware of adverseeffects of high levels of fat, calories, cholesterol, and sodium, and the loss of nutritionalvalue of harshly processed foods and the possiblehealth concerns of chemically preserved foods. Thetrend is towards eating foods that are natural freshand healthy. Seafood in particular has receivedconsiderable attention in recent years because ofits nutrition benefits. The interest in unsaturatedfats and η-3 fatty acids has increased thepopularity of consuming fish and fish products. (Lowfat) contain 1-2% fat and oily fish between 5 and20-30% fat. In general white fish are a rich sourceof protein, niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, iodine andselenium, and a source of iron, thiamin andriboflavin, while fatty fish are a rich source ofprotein, niacin, vitamin B6, iodine and selenium.They are a source of iron, zinc, thiamin andriboflavin and extremely rich source of vitamin B12.
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A Dissertation Report on Tuberculosis Immunology
Analysis of differentially expressed proteins and sero-reactivity of Mycobacterium tuberculosisclinical isolates in comparison to lab strain H37Rv
GAURAV, SHARMA Dr., Beenu Joshi
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639343854 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20110328
Tuberculosis (TB) is the major cause of deathworldwide. The enormity of the problem has beenfurther worsened by the emergence of multi-drugresistant (MDR) strains and the dual infection withHIV. A newly identified TB threat which leavespatients virtually untreatable using currentlyavailable anti-TB drugs is XDR-TB. Protein extractedfrom whole cell lysate (WCL) during late log growthphase often considered candidate components fordiagnosis of Tuberculosis and vaccine.In any cellproteins are ultimately working moiety, thereforeproteomic analysis and seroreactivity in relation toidentify a molecule could be much informative. Thisstudy includes the analysis and comparison of wholecell lysate proteins of two clinical isolates withM. tuberculosis H37Rv strain and their reactivityfor searching a immunodominantantigen. Presentstudy suggest that current clinical isolate of M.tuberculosis might be valuable to characteristicssome unique dominant targets for tuberculosisdiagnosis and for vaccine candidate.
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RADIOACTIVITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA
ACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN PALM OIL, SURFACE AND GROUND WATERS OF ODEDA AND OBAFEMI AREA
Chijioke, Amakom
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843373388 § pagine 80
Data pub. 20110103
THE ACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES AND PHYSICHOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS USED AS WATER QUALITY INDICATORS WAS MEASURED IN BOREHOLE, WELL AND STREAM SAMPLES OF OBAFEMI OWODE AND ODEDA AREA OF OGUN STATE, SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA. THIS WAS ALSO MEASURED FOR THE PALM OIL PRODUCED LOCALLY BY THE LOCAL POPULATION. THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS INDICATED LOW HYGINIC QUALITY OF THE WATERS CONSUMED BY THE LOCAL POPULATION. HIGH LEVELS OF RADIONUCLIDES WERE ALSO PRESENT BEYOND THE MAXIMUM DAILY INTAKE FOR URANIUM. THE PALM OIL SAMPLES WERE RELATIVELY OK COMPARED TO THEIR WATER COUNTERPART.
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Chemical Constituents Isolated from Andrographis paniculata
Introduction to Andrographis paniculata
Poonam, Kulyal
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843376006 § pagine 80
Data pub. 20110106
Demand for medicinal plants increasing in developing and developed countries due to growing result of natural products as they are not narcotic and have no side effects. These are easily available at affordable prices and sometimes this is the only source of health care for poor people. In modern medicine, plants occupy a very significant place as raw material for some important drugs. During the last two decades considerable changes have taken place in the medicinal system all over the world.Because of the general awareness of the widespread toxicity and side effects due to long use of synthetic drugs and antibiotics, the western society prefers the drugs from natural sources than the synthetics. Medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata is commanly known as Kalmegh or Kirayat meaning "King of Bitter" belonging to Acanthaceae family.It is very effective in liver disorders and in malarial fever. Here it has been introduced with more traditional medicinal properties.Few secondary metabolites viz. diterpenes and diterpenoidal glycosides has been isolated from whole plant (except root) and were identified by interpretation of different spectroscopic data.
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Antioxidants from Medicinal Plants and of Synthetic Origin
Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Phytochemicals and Synthetic Compounds: As Radical Scavengers and Hepatoprotective Agents
Talat, Makhmoor
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843375597 § pagine 196
Data pub. 20110106
This book describes studies on antioxidantactivities of a number of chemical compounds, natural in origin or synthesized in the laboratory.This study results identification of a total ofeighty four compounds as antioxidants. Out ofthese eighteen new and twelve known phytochemicalswere isolated from different medicinally importantplants and fungal cultures, while fifty foursynthetic chemical constituents, belonging to sixdifferent classes of compounds, were identified asantioxidants. All the compounds were checked forradical scavenging activity in in vitro methods. The compounds were also assayed for xanthineoxidase inhibition. Based on the results, structure- activity relationship studies on differentclasses of antiradical and xanthine oxidaseinhibitors were conducted. The six most activexanthine oxidase inhibitors were also studiedfor their kinetic behavior. The most activecompounds were subjected to in vivo studies usingCCl4-induced liver toxicity assay in rat model .Subsequently, these compounds were also checked fortheir cytotoxicity using a sensitive in vitrocytotoxicity assay on human neutrophils.
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Antioxidant capacity of Tomato Juice
Effects of processing
Fallou, SARR
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843378802 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20110111
In recent years, nutritionists and the public havecome to regard foods as more than sources of energyand essential nutrients. Tomatoes are rich in health- related food components. The tomato processingindustry aims to maintain viscosity, antioxidantcapacity and attractive red color of tomato juice.We investigate acidification and blanchingtreatments, their effects on PE activity, color andantioxidant properties of tomato juice. We foundacidification at pH 2 for 1h increased significantlythe main nutritional factors and health-promotingproperties, as well as the color parameters of coldbreak tomato juice. Furthermore, blanching tomatoesat 100ºC for 1mn was the best treatment in providingthe lowest PE activity, the highest a* and chromavalues, antioxidant properties. Moreover, theacidified cold break tomato juice as the hot breaktomato juice exhibited better antioxidant capacitythan BHA and α-tocopherol. Variations with storagetime were more marked at 25ºC than at 4ºC.This book should help the tomato processers and beuseful to consumers or anyone else who may beinteresting to functional foods.
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Aspects of Biochemistry
For Pre-University and University Students
Aga Syed, Sameer
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843392693 § pagine 228
Data pub. 20110111
This is the third book which I have put forth withutmost hard work and in depth coverage on each andevery aspect of the syllabi. Walking on the path of mylast two books I have really tried hard to make thetext up to date and competitive and at the same timeeasy in language so as not to be difficult to learn. This book comprises of nineteen chapters, each of whichhas been kept according as the syllabi demanded, however I have explained each and every topic in depthwhich I could have afforded, even though it was beyondthe scope of this book. The last two chapters have beenadded to fulfill the need to impart some basicknowledge of research areas.
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NUTRITIONAL PHARMACOLOGY OF DIETARY PHYTOCHEMICALS
Chemistry, Nutritional Value and Pharmacological Effect
CHUKWUMA, EKEANYANWU OLISA, NWANKWO
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843393348 § pagine 144
Data pub. 20110112
Increasing incidences of some chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, haveraised awareness regarding the importance of diet. Itis estimated that one-third of the cancer cases andup to half of cardiovascular disease cases arethought to be diet related. Numerous epidemiologicalstudies have shown an inverse association betweenfruit and vegetable consumption and chronic diseases, including different types of cancer andcardiovascular disease. Much of the protective effectof fruits and vegetables has been attributed tophytochemicals, which are the non-nutrient plantcompounds such as the carotenoids, flavonoids, isoflavonoids, and phenolic acids. Thousands ofphytochemicals have been identified in foods, yetthere are still many that have not been identified.This book reviews the nutritional value of thesephytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables, theirchemistry and possible pharmacological and healthbenefits.
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Entropy and Syntropy
Causality and retrocausality in physics and life sciences:The Vital Needs Model
Antonella, Vannini Ulisse, Di Corpo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843392730 § pagine 128
Data pub. 20110112
In 1925 the physicists Oskar Klein and Walter Gordonformulated an equation which unites quantum mechanicsand special relativity. Studying the properties ofthe dual solution of this equation, the mathematicianLuigi Fantappiè found that the positive solution isgoverned by the law of entropy (from Greeken=diverge, tropos=tendency), whereas the negativesolution is governed by a symmetrical law, which henamed syntropy (syn=converge, tropos=tendency).Fantappiè realized that the properties of the law ofsyntropy (concentration of energy, differentiation, order and organization), describe the fundamentalqualities of living systems. This intuition guidedhim towards the development of a simple, butheterodox, model of life. The law of syntropy showsthat each living being has its mission, itsfinalities, which, in the general economy of theuniverse, are important, great and beautiful. Thepurpose of this work is to describe the qualities andimplications, in the field of physics, psychology andlife sciences, of the two principles of entropy andsyntropy.
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The Bioactivity of Croton membranaceus - A Traditional Anticancer Herb
Its Anticancer, Antimalarial and Antimicrobial Investigations
Marcel, Bayor
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843386951 § pagine 272
Data pub. 20110116
Cancer is still responsible for many deaths worldwide. Apart from prevention, the best solution for cancers remains early detection and cure or treatment. The need for new, effective, relatively safer and affordable remedies for cancer is still paramount. Research into plants as a source of bioactive compounds has increased in recent years. Croton membranaceus is among plants used as herbal remedies in Ghana for the treatment of cancers generally called “kokram” (Twi). This work sought to establish a scientific basis for the justification and validation of the use of these species especially C. membranaceus for cancers. The investigations established a comprehensive bioactivity profile for the plant. The procedures and techniques used in this book and the revealed useful bioactive compounds in C. membranaceus will be of profound significance to the Naturalists, Traditional Medicine Practitioners, Natural Product Scientists and all those who are using or contemplating research into C. membranaceus. Synthetic Chemists and drug development agents may find information on the cytotoxic novel “crotomembranafuran” as a useful template for developing more active anticancer analogs.
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Correlation of pigeon pea grain protein and leaf nitrate reductase
Grain biochemical parameters and leaf nitrate reductase in pigeon pea
Shivaji, Munjal Gulabsing, Vasave
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843392167 § pagine 124
Data pub. 20110117
Short summaryPigeon pea seeds contain ~ 21 % crude protein inaddition to vitamin B, iron and iodine. Seeds arerich in lysine but deficient in cysteine andmethionine andhence, a diet combining cereal andpigeon pea protein makes a well-balanced human food.As nitrate reductase (NR) is an importantbiochemical parameter for N utilization, this study examines leaf NR potential and relation between leafNR and grain protein content in pigeon pea genotypesobtained fromPulses Project of MPKV, Rahuri, India.Seeds were analyzed for proximate principles andalso for leaf NR potential of each genotype.Asignificant positive correlation was observed between leaf NR activity and grain protein contentin the genotypes. The petioles of the plantsdemonstrated highest NR activity, whereas the lowestwas confined to root nodules. This book confirmsthat high seed protein genotypes exhibiting high NRactivity in their leaves appeared as promisingcandidates in pigeon pea improvement programme forenhanced seed nutritional values.
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Stability Study of Drug Products
Environmental Effects and Chemical Analysis for Stability and Friability of Drugs
Ashok, Kumar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843394529 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20110123
In this dissertation, which was carried out by me in M.Tech (2007) from Ranbaxy laboratories Limited, the stability and friability of drugs in dosage and tablets forms were studied. The drug to be used for medical purposes, were checked for all possible environmental conditions including pH, temperature and humidity. The Spectrophotometer, KF Apparatus, HPLC, GLC and many more techniques are discussed in the present dissertation.
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Phytochemical values of some traditionally used plant parts in India
Anti bacterial and anti fungal effect of Neem, Bael, Orange and Indian Gooseberry
Debajit, Borah Vimalendra, Mishra
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844303872 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20110128
Alkaloids are the source of prevention of human andtheir foodstuffs from microorganism and fungus. Inwhich fungi are destroyers of food stuffs and grainsduring storage, and converted them unfit for human byretarding their nutritive value and producemyotoxins. Medicinal plants are part and parcel ofhuman society to combat diseases, from the dawn ofcivilization. Azadirachta indica (neem), Aeglemarmelos (bael), Citrus sinensis (orange), Emblicaofficinalis (Indian Gooseberry) are well known inIndia and its neighboring countries for more than2000 years as one of the most versatile medicinalplants having a wide spectrum of biological activity.In our present study we tried to extract alkaloidsfrom Neem, bael, Orange and Gooseberry to check theiranti bacterial and anti fungal activities againstsome of the bacteria and fungi isolated from varioussources and found effective against bacterialisolates Xanthomonas axonopodis which is responsiblemainly for the crop loss of certain crops andeffective against fungal isolates Candida albicanswhich is responsible for some skin diseases on mouthand tongue.
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Analytical methods for studying the stability of protein molecules
Determination and analysis of the degradation products and the products of aggregation of (rHuG-CSF), Lenograstim
Jasmina, Tonic - Ribarska Suzana, Trajkovic-Jolevska
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838348544 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20110201
During the past two decades, recombinant DNA technology brought about a significant increase in the number of protein drugs. The development of analytical techniques enables a high degree of clarification of the recombinant proteins, which in turn, brings about a significant decrease of the adverse effects. In spite of that, one of the capital problems, and challenges in the development of protein pharmaceuticals remains unsolved: the physical and chemical instability/degradation of proteins, which is in close connection with the appearance of toxicity through the stimulation of immune and/or allergic reactions, only to result with a decrease or a complete loss of the biological activity in the end. In this book we establish the HPLC methods for analysis of lenograstim and the products resulting from the chemical and physical instability of its molecule. These methods allow for the detection of the oxidized forms and aggregates of lenograstim at the very beginning of their formation that would signalize any changes in the stability of the molecule. The book would be of great value for scientists and practitioners working in research, development and production of protein drugs.
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Effect of Plant Extracts on RNA Expression Profiles
Expression Profiles of the Insulin 2 Gene in Pancreatic Cells of Streptozotocin-Induced DiabeticRats
Ruzaidi Azli, Mohd Mokhtar Valentino, Milton Junior Gumbilai Wilson, Yong Thau Lym
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844301724 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20110202
Diabetes is a major public health problem. The newtherapies developments that are able to improveglycemia management, cure diabetes and even protectfrom it are of great interest. This studyinvestigated the effect of selected plant extractson the Insulin 2 gene expression profile against STZ- induced pancreatic cell damages. M.charantia extractshowed the highest value of total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and total flavanoid contentcompared to M. citrifolia and P. speciosa extracts.Expression of both GAPDH as the reference gene andIns2 gene as the target gene was measured by SYBRGreen I fluorescence; melting curves and agarose gelelectrophoresis were used to verify the specificityof gene (Ins2) for diabetic rats treated with M.charantia extracts expressing fold differences of 32fold expression compare to the diabetic control ratsonly. This study report the preliminary study of theeffect of plant extracts on the pancreatic cellinsulin gene expression profile. The resultsrepresent an important step toward improvedunderstanding of the regulation of insulin secretionon insulin 2 (Ins2) genes.
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Fluorescence and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR)Spectroscopy
Basic Principles, the Different Techniques and Applications
Abebe, Belay
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843388955 § pagine 84
Data pub. 20110203
The book divided in to two parts. In the first part of this book, the historical development, the basic principles and some photo-physical process of fluorescence spectroscopy, the various biological applications of this instruments were presented. In second part, the historical development of EPR, a typical atomic system that exhibit paramagnetic system, the basic principles and applications of this instrument in biological and chemical systems were reviewed.
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Design selective glutamate dehydrogenase inhibitors?
To what extent is it possible to
Yunbo, Song
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844301588 § pagine 132
Data pub. 20110210
Plasmodium falciparum glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) is an attractive target for the rational development of new antimalarial drugs. Enzyme Kinetics assays and molecular modelling technology were used to measure inhibition effects for some ligands on two different GDHs. The study presented in this work provided a base line for future explorations and discoveries of the inhibition selectivity between Plasmodium and human GDH based on bacterial and mammalian animalGDH.
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Expression of CD20, CD 27 positive B lymphocyte in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Immunochemical detection of Cluster of Differentiation 20 (CD20) and Cluster of Differentiation 27 (CD27)
Walaa Fikry, Elbossaty Dr., Ehab Aboueladab Prof, .Dr. Ali Yousef
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843388993 § pagine 248
Data pub. 20110213
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) represents a chronicinflammatory autoimmune rheumatic diseasecharacterized by articular and extra-articular, systemic involvement, resulting in importantdisability and severe impairment of quality of life.Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune diseasecharacterized by chronic inflammation of the joint.Although the precise pathogenesis of RA remainsunclear, T cells and B cells are central to themechanisms of joint inflammation and diseaseprogression.The role of B cells in RA pathology has beenhighlighted by the clinical improvements in RApatients receiving B-cell depleting therapies suchas rituximab, an anti-CD20 antibody, and theincreased interest in the role of auto antibodies inRA.
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Microbubbles and ultrasound
An investigation of microbubble-cell interaction and development of an ultrasound delivery system
Raniska, Tente
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844301069 § pagine 240
Data pub. 20110213
Microbubbles have been used for several decades asultrasound contrast agents in diagnostic ultrasoundimaging. However, their application in gene therapyas delivery vehicles has only recently been realised.The presence of microbubbles in close proximity tocells during ultrasound insonation can increase theefficacy of drug or gene delivery by inducingsonoporation. In this research project, experimentalin-house microbubbles were used in order to establishthe exact parameters that lead to sonoporation.Confocal imaging and 3-D reconstruction indicated thestructure, morphology and size-distribution of thesemembrane-bound microbodies. Subsequently, cells weregrown in an acoustically-transparent parallelmembrane environment, where delivery of molecules ofvarious sizes, in the presence of both in-house andDefinity® microbubbles was investigated. The acousticparameters were established for achievingsonoporation with the aid of a clinically relevantscanner in the presence of commercially availableDefinity® microbubbles.
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Chemical and Biological Investigations of Dillenia indica
Chemical constituents and bioactivity of Dillenia indica
Most. Nazma, Parvin Dr., M. A. Rashid Dr., M. S. Islam
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838302553 § pagine 124
Data pub. 20110223
This book by Nazma et al., discusses the chemical constituents and biological activities of a unique medicinal plant, Dillenia indica growing in Bangladesh. This book will serve as a guide to the readers and scientist engaged in studies of medicinal plants of Bangladesh. Hopefully many important novel findings will come out from such studies which will benefit for the mankind. The method describes, herein, will also provide practical information about how to conduct phytochemical and biological studies of plants, including those known to have traditional medicinal values. The isolated chemical constituents, though not new, is an example of step by step isolation and structural characterization of the secondary plant metabolite from D. indica. It is hoped that this book would be very useful to the students of Pharmaceutical sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany and Traditional system of medicine.This book has six chapters, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, Microbiological investigation, cytotoxicity and antioxidant. Finally all the results have been summarized in the conclusion section. The references have been listed in the final chapter.
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Understanding Tertiary Interactions In Protein Structures
Use of Computational Methods and Techniques
Tejdeep Singh, Bawa
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843394031 § pagine 64
Data pub. 20110216
Three-dimensional structures of proteins are the support of their biological functions.Their folds are stabilized by contacts between residues.Inner protein contacts are generally described through direct atomic contacts, while contact prediction methods mainly used inter-Cα distances.During the process of protein folding, the amino acid residues along the polypeptide chain interact with each other in a cooperative manner to form a stable native structure.The knowledge about inter-residue interactions in protein structures is helpful to understand the mechanism of protein folding and stability.It provides valuable insights for understanding protein folding and de novo protein design.I analyzed protein contacts on a high quality non-redundant pdbs drawn from protein databank using various criteria.I have computed the average number of contacts depending on the distance threshold to define a contact.Preferential contacts between types of amino acids have been highlighted. Detailed analysis have been done concerning the proximity of contacts in the sequence, the size of the proteins and fold classes.The strongest differences have been extracted, highlighting important residues.
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NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF SOME CAPSICUM VARIETIES GROWN IN ETHIOPIA
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION, PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF SOME CAPSICUM VARIETIES GROWN IN ETHIOPIA
Esayas, Kinfe Dr.Eng.Shimelies, Admassu Dr.Ashebir, Fisseha
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844305944 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20110218
This study was conducted to generate base lineinformation on nutritional composition, physicochemical and functional properties of threecapsicum varieties which are grown in Ethiopia.Itwas found out that protein, oleoresin, color value, paprika content, firmness and gel forming capacityof Marako fana(Capsicum annum)is significantlyhigher than the other two varieties while itstannin contentis less. On the other hand Potassium, calcium and iron content of Oda haro(Capsicum annum) is significantly higher than the rest twovarieties. But all the three varieties hadcomparable moisture, fiber, vitamin C andcapsacinoide. Hence, based upon the above result itwas concluded that Marako fana is preferable forlarge scale production of oleoresin and paprika. Itis good coloring agent and can be used in foodformulation like sauces in a better maner. Oda haroon the other hand is nutritionally preferable forits potassium, calcium and iron. All havecomparable pungency. In general this research will give an idea toreasrchers, investers, students etc.
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Properties of Encapsulated Chlorophyll-a in Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Material for artificial membrane
Vengadesh, Periasamy Wong, Yee Wei
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844306392 § pagine 100
Data pub. 20110228
The operation of Photosynthetic Biomaterials (PBMs) away from its native membrane environment reduces its energy transducing and photovoltaic efficiencies drastically. Such degradations are contributed to the biomaterials’ loss of photo-functionality in displaced environments or as a result of reconstitution into unsuitable "artificial membrane" materials. The work involves development of suitable preparation of gel-like carboxymethyl cellulose solution as the artificial membrane to encapsulate Chlorophyll-a molecules so as to successfully mimic and retain its native spectroscopic properties for extended periods of time. Further progress towards developing such re-engineered synthetic mediums for the artificial reconstitution of PBMs may highlight extended usage when incorporated into future device applications.
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A study on human gametes and embryos in Assisted conception
Alex, Varghese
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844309454 § pagine 188
Data pub. 20110302
Gametes and Assisted ConceptionThe results obtained from a large study populationreports that impairment of sperm characteristics wasassociated with an increase in the proportion ofsperm with abnormal DNA. CASA estimation alsoindicate variation in patient and donor samples.It is clearly evident from this study that themethodof sperm processing affects the quality of theresultant sperm population. Antioxidants can improvethe processing outcome.Study of cryo preservation human semen withantioxidants/additives has shown to improve some ofthe post thaw characteristics. Moreovermodificationsin freezing or thawing techniques yielded favorableresultsPronuclear (PN) analysis at fertilization stage hasshown to predict the cleavage kinetics and embryodevelopment patterns so as to select better quality embryos for transfer. Short co-incubation ofspermatozoa with oocytes resulted in significantlyhigher grade-l embryos compared to the longincubation group. A modified method of freezingprotocol indicate that this method may be applied toIVF programmes, which is less costly compared toslow-freezing protocols.
€ 74,80
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Food value, Nutritional and Biochemical Properties of Nepalese Yams
MEGH, BHANDARI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844312119 § pagine 120
Data pub. 20110311
Yams are consumed both as staple as well asvegetables around the world from Asia to Africa.Yam contains the majority of essential dietarynutrients showing its superiority over conventionaltubers. However, these tubers may contain some anti- nutritional factors like oxalate, phytate, andcyanogens but different cooking methods appearedeffective in reducing those anti-nutritionalfactors.Observed inflammation and occasionaltoxicity was due to the presence of cyanogens andhigh level of calcium oxalate. Yam are rich sourceof polyphenol with significant antioxidantactivities, which offer a scientific basis for useof these wild tubers, both in human diet and somecommercial products as nutraceutical andpharmacological agents. This book advocates forcommercial cultivation and consumption, particularlyin food-deficit countries to alleviate hunger andpoverty. It is hoped that such information willserve as the basis for knowledge on nutritional andbiochemical characteristics of wild yams, particularly in case where such wild tubers areimportant for local food security.
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Medicinal importance of Eulophia campestris and Eulophia nuda
Investigation of Antimicrobial Activity in Solvent Extracts of Eulophia campestris and Eulophia nuda
Balvinder, Singh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844313130 § pagine 64
Data pub. 20110225
The changing life style & environmental conditions have predisposed common man towards numerous diseases. Exploration of india’s rich natural resources for the search of pharmacologically active constituents dates back to several thousands of years has documented in the religious scriptures of that period. Some of the discoveries of those days have found their applications in modern western medicines. To bring this drug into the market a proper clinical validation is required without this these cannot be accepted in international market. UK is hub of this type of medicine from plant sources frequently used by locality and mostly prescribe by unauthorized medical practitioners. People get cured sometimes meracuresly but the data is not valid in international scenario in terms of that drugs. In nutshell human trials have been performed without animal trials. Fulfillment of this lacuna by defining the clinical trials on animal models will be the aim of this write up.
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The Wonder of Three Fruits (Triphala)
Pharmacological activities of Triphala (Embelica officinalis, Terminalia belerica and Terminaliachebula
Vinod, Kumar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844313246 § pagine 68
Data pub. 20110302
Triphala (tri - three, phala -fruits) made of Embelica officinalis, Terminalia belerica andTerminalia chebula fruits. Triphala is regarded asthe safest non-habit forming laxative. There aremany research studies conducted on Triphala fortheir best medicinal properties and found effectiverespectively, growth inhibitory activity againstHIV, antioxidant activity, promotes healing ofinfected wound, antimutagenic activity, anti- arthritic activity, antidiabetic activity, antitumoractivity, anticancer activity, hypolipidaemicactivity, good radio protector, analgesic, antipyretic and ulcerogenic activities. I haveintended this book to provide the most up-to-dateinformation about Triphala. I have reviewedavailable data on Triphala. I have kept in mind abroad range of readers in both academia andindustry.
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Nanotechnology
Role of Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy
VIJI., M.O. C., K .K. Nair
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844314786 § pagine 48
Data pub. 20110320
Various compounds are synthesized and tested tosensitize tumor cells to radiation.Among thevarious nitro-heterocyclic hypoxic cellradiosensitizers, Sanazole commonly referred asAK2123 has been shown to have less toxicity innormal cells and have selective toxicity forhypoxiccells.The present work focuses on theradiomodifyingproperty of sanazole and its nanoparticles complexin Dalton’s Lymphoma Ascites (DLA)cells.These datasuggest that this approach could be used fortumors raising the hope of targeted therapeuticagents with the ability to interfere specificallywith tumor cell growth.
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Anomalous dynamics in extremely diverse environments
Anomalous particles and heterogeneity
Ophir, Flomenbom
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844315769 § pagine 24
Data pub. 20110308
We consider a new variant of a known problem indynamics: a subdiffusive particle, here, diffusing ina heterogeneous environment. Each anomalous jumpingtime is drawn from a probability density function(PDF) of the form: ϕ(t;k)∼k(1+kt)^(-1-β), 0<β<1. Since the environment is heterogeneous, the ratek is a random quantity also, taken each jump from aPDF that obeys, p(k)~k^(-γ), 0<γ<1. We show that theeffective PDF, ψ(t), obtained when averaging ϕ(t;k)with p(k), exhibits a transition in the rule thatgoverns the power of ψ(t). ψ(t) obeys, ψ(t) ∼ t^(-1- μ), and μ obeys, μ = β, when 1−γ>β, and μ=1−γ, when1−γ<β. This phenomenon reflects the competitionbetween two different mechanisms for subdiffusion:one is due to the heavily tailed ϕ(t;k) forindividual jumps, and the other is due to acollective effect of an environment made of many slowlocal regions. These two different mechanisms forsubdiffusion are not additive, yet, compete eachother. The reported transition is dimensionindependent, and disappears when the power β is alsodistributed, in the range, 0<β<1. Simulationsexemplified the transition, and implications arediscussed.
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Modeling of Evanescent wave Optical Fiber Biosensor
An empirical study of optoelectronics biosensor for future bioelectronics application
Mohd. Sadique, Shaikh Anwar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844317183 § pagine 60
Data pub. 20110309
Biomedical electronics and instruments, equipment, diagnostic &amp; detection tools success based on the success of high sensitive biosensors invention and development. Biosensors are the active electronic, semiconductor electronics, optoelectronics or other technologies related devices which sense biological signal from membrane in the form of antibodies, antigens, bacteria’s, viruses, glucose, oxygen, pH etc called signal/stimuli/receptor at the contact of membrane and biosensor with transducer along with biological sensing element called “ion-electron-interfacing” from where signal convert into detectable electrical signals through transduction principles and measured at computerized electronic signal processing system. This monograph strongly related only about optoelectronic biosensor, in which discussed investigated evanescent wave optical fiber biosensor is one of the strong light carry biological information sensation and high speed detection sensor. Book deal with review, research and fundamental modeling.
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PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DETERGENT STABLE ALKALINE PROTEASE
A Novel Approach
PRASAD, K V S V
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844317244 § pagine 84
Data pub. 20110324
Alkaline proteases have been sought to haveapplications in several industries like detergent, dairy, leather, pharmaceutical, waste treatment etc.Proteases serve as important tools in determinationof structures of proteins and polypeptides. Thebiotechnological promise of proteases makes them anideal candidate for structure-function relationshipstudies and are also wide spread in nature. Microbesserve as preferred source of these enzymes because oftheir rapid growth, the limited space required fortheir cultivation and the facility with which theycan be genetically manipulated to generate newenzymes with altered properties that are desirablefor various applications. In order to withstand themarket, enzymes from sources that are stable, activeand more reliable have been identified and pureculture was obtained.The present study here in discloses the purificationof an alkaline protease from a novel strain ofExiguobacterium sps.
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Protective Effect of Some Beverages on Hepatitis
Protective Effect of Polyphenolic Compounds on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Hepatitis in D-galactosamine Sensitized Rats
Jihan, Hussein Zakarya, El-Khayat Dina, Abo-El-Matty
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844319798 § pagine 8
Data pub. 20110329
Hepatitis infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease which infects more than 170 million persons worldwide, often leading to cirrhosis, hepatic failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. D-galactosamine-induced experimental model system in rats recognized to be much like viral hepatitis in humans from both morphological and functional points of view. Food derived antioxidants have a strong potential for long-term use as chemopreventive agents in disease states involving oxidative stress, such as hepatitis and alcoholic liver diseases because they are safe. Tea and cocoa are food sources rich in phenolic compounds and have several biological activities, such as the ability to scavenge superoxide and hydroxyl radicals, reduce lipid peroxyl radicals and inhibit lipid peroxidation . This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of some polyphenolic compounds, heavily present in green tea, black tea and cocoa, against liver injury and to know the potent effect of each in protecting the liver.
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The role of cytokines on synaptic plasticity in the dentate gyrus
Derval , Cumiskey
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844319941 § pagine 272
Data pub. 20110325
Pro-inflammatory cytokines have been implicated in awide range of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including trauma, ischemia, multiple sclerosis andAlzheimer’s disease. Tumour necrosis factor-a (TNF-a)and interleukin-18 (IL-18), both pro-inflammatorycytokines, have previously been shown to attenuatelong-term potentiation (LTP), a proposed model forlearning and memory. This study investigated themechanisms underlying the TNF-a and IL-18 mediatedinhibition of LTP. Initial experiments consolidateevidence on inducing LTP in the dentate gyrus of thehippocampus. Subsequent experiments consolidateevidence that TNF-a and IL-18 can impair LTP in thedentate gyrus.
€ 86,90
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THE THEORIES OF AGING
A Biochemical Approach and Explanation
CHUKWUMA, EKEANYANWU ADAKU, ONUIGBO
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844321609 § pagine 224
Data pub. 20110318
Aging has been defined as a syndrome of changes thatare deleterious, progressive, universal and thus farirreversible. Aging damage occurs to molecules, tocells, and to organs. Over the past years, severaltheories have tried to explain the concept of Aging andAging processes. This book attempts to explain todiscuss in detail, first of all, the concept of lifeexpectancy and maximum life span, then the varioustheories of Aging and the diseases associated withAging. It is also discusses in detail the processes ofslowing down Aging. This book will be of greatimportance to those who seek to understand Aging, thetheories of Aging and the process of Aging.
€ 86,90
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The Biochemistry of Chalcones
Chalcones: synthesis and biological evaluation
Dr. K. L., Ameta Dr., V. K. Gupta Dr., R. Gaur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844322583 § pagine 236
Data pub. 20110324
The book gives the methods for thesynthesisandbiological activities of chalcones and theirmodifications to variousdifferent sizedheterocycles like flavonoids, flavanone, auronespyrazoles, oxazoles, benzothiazepines, pyrimidinesetc. This book also highlights anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, antiHIV, anti-inflammatory andantioxidant potential of chalcones and theirderivatives. The structure activity relationship ofdifferent chalcones and their derivatives is alsodiscussed in the the present book which determinetheir ability to inhibit the growth ofmicroorganisms, and evaluate the toxicologicaleffects on surrounding life.
€ 86,90
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Over Expression of EMP3 Gene in Breast Carcinomal Tissue
A study conducted in Pakistani patients
RASHID, MINHAS SAMINA, SHAKEEL
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639310399 § pagine 64
Data pub. 20101118
Investigated the overexpression of EMP3 gene (a transmembrane signaling molecule with important roles in theregulation of apoptosis, differentiation and invasionof cancer cells) in freshly frozen biopsies ofcancerous tissues compared to normal breast tissueusing semi-quantitative PCR and Real Time PCR.Sequencing and correlation of EMP3 overexpression tovarious stages of breast cancer were also found.
€ 53,90
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Neurochemistry, Neuropharmacology and Behavior
Outlines on the mechanism of brain function
Darakhshan, Haleem
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639299786 § pagine 328
Data pub. 20101216
The scientific study of the nervous systemsunderwent a significant increase in the last twodecades, principally due to research at receptorlevel and revolutions in technology that has led toutilize more sophisticated methods for monitoringphysiology, biochemistry, pharmacologyandmolecular biology of the brain in health anddisease. This book "Neurochemistry, Neuropharmacology and Behavior" is an attempt toaddress and document neurochemistry, neuropharmacology and behavioral at cellular level.The aim is to provide an overview of the sciencebehind our understanding of brain function in healthand disease. A central point of the book is thatdrugs alter the neurochemistry of the centralnervous system at pre or postsynaptic sites and thatthese changes form the common scientific basis forbehavior in health and disease.
€ 86,90
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Protein-Protein Interactions
A tool kit to puzzle out functional networks
Matteo, Bellucci
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639311600 § pagine 144
Data pub. 20101212
Protein-protein interactions regulate signaling pathways within and between cells. They constitute the basis of the quaternary structure of multimeric proteins and represent one of the highest levels of structural organization in biology. Experimental techniques have provided atomic details of many protein-protein complexes. However, although it is feasible to extract common determinants of protein recognition from structural data, recent studies reported an extreme diversity of interaction modes. This is particularly true for transient associations that could be strengthen or weakened by specific cellular conditions, acting as an efficient regulatory mechanism. Here protein-protein interactions are classified and recurrent structural features of molecular recognition are illustrated. Moreover, metal-mediated associations are discussed to exemplify the role of cofactors in the stabilization of transient protein assemblies. In this view, the protein machinery mediating the activation of the nickel-enzyme urease from H. pylori is described. In particular, the activity of the metallo-chaperone UreE is analyzed in depth with respect to the association with its cognate UreG.
€ 64,90
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Investigation of Enzyme activity of E.Coli. in Adverse Condition
Challenges for survival in Acidic Condition
Vivek, Jain Pradeep, Jain Sandeep, Sethia
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639311921 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20101117
The objective of this work is to study the responseof this neutrophile in an acidic environment withrespect to the activities of isocitrate, malate, succinate and G-6-PD on being coupled to the electrontransport chain. E.coli have an optimum pH range of 6to7 for growth and survival and are hence, calledneutrophiles. When challenged by low pH, protonsenter the cytoplasm; as a result mechanisms arerequired to alleviate the effects of loweredcytoplasmic pH.This study highlights new insights into activities ofisocitrate, succinate, malate and G-6-PD, coupled tothe electron transport chain by the reducing power, as yet another system possessed by E.coli as an armoragainst harsh acidic environments. The activities of dehydrogenases inacid shocked cells were monitored at intervals of 1, 2, 3 and 4 h at different pH and thencompared with their activities at pH 7 (taken as control). Acid stressed microorganisms are an economicallyimportant group. Acid stable enzymes with applications as lubricants and catalysts.Improvement of strains can be done by studying the acid tolerance of microorganisms in fermentationbroth to increase product yield.
€ 53,90
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A MULTIVALENT LIGAND DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH PLANT VIRUSES
A NOVEL APPROACH TOWARDS STUDYING SPATIAL EFFECTS OF CELL ADHESION
Lim, Lee
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639314724 § pagine 180
Data pub. 20101207
A display platform with viruses containing cell binding sequences can be utilized to study how these ligands with nanoscale ordering can affect cell adhesion, spreading and mesenchymal stem cell differentiation. Previous studies have largely relied on polymeric display systems with clusters of ligands to probe cellular response, but the spatial resolution of polymeric display is limited due to its heterogeneity. The virus display system, being a monodispersed particle, is an ideal tool that allows for superior nanometer scale control. Our findings with the virus-display system reveal that ligand clusters spaced with 2-3 nanometers result in cellular morphological changes, starting from adhesion to spreading, as well as cell differentiation. These results suggest that clusters of ligands on the viruses induce different cellular activities by activating a cluster of the receptors versus a single ligand/receptor event. These cellular events could lead to new insights to some of the fundamental questions in cell differentiation, tumorigenesis and tissue/organ development.
€ 74,80
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HYPER PRODUCTION OF LACCAES BY Neurospora sitophila
Laccase Production
Muhammad, Imran Dr., Muhammad Javaid Asad Saqib, Hussain Hadry
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639302257 § pagine 100
Data pub. 20101208
The main objective of this research project was theproduction of laccase under optimum conditions, itspartial purification and the effect of UV mutagenesisn Neurospora sitophila for hyper production oflaccase. The temperature and pH of the incubationwere 28 oC and 5.5 respectively. Growth mediumemployed to culture the Neurospora sitophila for theproduction of laccase was optimized through variousexperiments. The fermentation conditions likeincubation period, moisture level, inoculum size, yeast extract and tween-20 were optimized. It wasobserved that the addition of yeast extract andtween-20 enhanced laccase production by Neurosporasitophila in corn cob. Neurospora sitophila producedmaximum laccase 3.995U/mL/min in the growth medium of 70% moisture level, 5mL of the inoculum, 0.4% yeastextract and 0.2% of tween-20. The laccase produced byNeurosopora sitophila under optimizedconditions waspartially purified using ammonium sulfateprecipitation.
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COMPUTER-AIDED OPERATION
MODEL-BASED STRATEGIES
Mike, Griffin
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639027198 § pagine 284
Data pub. 20100428
The main purposes of this thesis were the development of a mathematical framework able to describe the main features of the fed-batch fermentation of a recombinant E. coli strain, in order to derive optimal and model-based adaptive control approaches to improve heterologous protein production by computer-aided process operation. The dynamical description of the fermentation process was based on the General State-Space Dynamical model proposed by Bastin and Dochain (1990), as well as the adaptive control algorithm developed. For the definition of the kinetic structure of the model, as well as for the determination of the model parameters, a systematic approach based on the application of a stochastic optimisation method using Genetic Algorithms was proposed to approximate real and simulated data. The performance of the mentioned optimisation method was compared with another one, based on gradients, for the determination of an optimal feeding profile for the carbon source.
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Candida albicans
Candida dubliniensis
Kevin , Kygan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639060799 § pagine 164
Data pub. 20100428
Candida species are opportunistic yeasts that colonize the human body. Among the more well known and more virulent is Candida albicans. Although for several years, until 1995, another species, Candida dubliniensis, was mismatched with that one. Both Candida species possess similar phenotypic and genotypic characteristics. As this species has not been fully studied, it became important to understand its behaviour and its properties. Candida dubliniensis is mainly found in the mouth of some HIV patients. So, its behaviour in the oral cavity was chosen as the objective of the present work. The main goal of this work was the comparison of those two species in terms of the ability to adhere to inert surfaces and epithelial cells, to form biofilms and susceptibility to antifungal agents. The characteristics and behaviours under concern were assayed in two strains of each species. Artificial saliva solution was used in order to simulate the oral conditions. Yeast cells and inert surfaces were characterized in terms of physico-chemical surface properties as well as elemental surface composition determined by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy.
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Histone H1 glycation and rutin metabolites as glycation inhibitors
Nuclear protein glycation in vivo and novel natural product AGE inhibitors
Daniel, Cervantes-Laurean Srinath, Pashikanti
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639212242 § pagine 52
Data pub. 20100112
Protein glycation, induced by hyperglycemia, is implicated in the appearance of diabetic complications and the aging process. Glycation involves the non-enzymatic reaction between sugars and protein amino groups that lead to formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). When aminoguanidine, a proven AGE inhibitor, was tested as an anti-diabetic drug in clinical trials showed critical side effects, which suggested a need for improved AGE inhibitors. A protein glycation model included histone H1 and glyoxal ormethylglyoxal since it allowed to distinguish AGE inhibitors from antioxidants. This book describes the findings of Dr Cervantes and graduate student, Srinath Pashikanti, of novel natural productAGE inhibitors and the in vivo modification of nuclear proteins, histone H1, with AGE adducts. Rutin metabolic derivatives were tested as AGEs inhibitors since rutin, a flavonoid consumed in fruits and vegetables, is metabolized in the gut. These results suggest effective AGE inhibitors that might be recommended as supplements in diabetes complication prevention. In addition, the occurrence of in vivo nuclear protein glycation is described using histone H1.
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Electroconvection and Pattern Formation
In Nematic Liquid Crystals
Gyanu, Acharya
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639214802 § pagine 236
Data pub. 20100307
Electrohydrodynamic convection (EHC) in nematic liquid crystals is a crucial model system for the study of spontaneous, non-equilibrium pattern formation in anisotropic systems. To characterize the EHC patterns, I have utilized two nematic samples: 4-ethyl-2-fluoro-4’-[2-(trans-4-n-pentylcyclohexyl)-ethyl]-biphenyl (I52) and a mixture of 65 wt.-% p-butyl-p’-methoxy-azoxybenzene and 35 wt.-% p-ethyl-p’-methoxy-azoxybenzene (Phase 5), filled in standard planar cell. In I52, over certain range of the conductivity, the initial transition leads to two families of counter-propagating oblique modes that loose stability at onset.These experimental observations are in agreement with the standard model and weak electrolyte model of electroconvection.To study spatiotemporal chaos (STC), four-envelopes of the pattern are extracted by applying 2D spatial and 1D temporal Fourier transform. The temporal variation of the amplitudes of these envelopes is chaotic in space and time. In Phase 5, I observed oblique stationary (OS) modes at lower frequencies and normal traveling (NT) modes at higher frequenciesresulting discontinuous jump in the Hopf frequency.
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Alzheimer’s disease and Abeta peptide
Sequence Determinants and Inhibition of the Aggregation ofthe Alzheimer’s Abeta Peptide
Woojin, Kim
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639215151 § pagine 92
Data pub. 20100310
Results presented in this book showed that mutatingIle41 and Ala42 to hydrophilic residues increasessolubility, while mutating the same residues tohydrophobic residues enhances the aggregationpropensity. This result suggests that the enhancedaggregation propensity of Abeta42 relative to Abeta40results from the hydrophobic nature of Ile41 andAla42 residues (Chapter 2). Fusions of GFP to Abetamutants containing 8~12 mutations of hydrophobicresidues to other hydrophobic residues produced whitephenotypes, suggesting that generic hydrophobicity(rather than specific nonpolar side chains) at keypositions is sufficient to promote aggregation ofAbeta42 (Chapter 3). Sequence analysis of Abeta40mutants with enhanced aggregation propensitiesindicated that an overall increase in hydrophobicitycaused increased aggregation (Chapter 4).Finally, a library of compounds was screened usingthe Abeta-GFP fusion to identify drug leads thatinhibit aggregation of Abeta (Chapter 5). Theinhibitory activities of the molecules screened usingthe Abeta-GFP fusion were confirmed using a series ofbiophysical techniques.
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Cellular Mechanics and Intracellular Organization
Visualising dynamic force transmission in live cells
Yaron, Silberberg
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639221220 § pagine 168
Data pub. 20100203
Mechanical signals affect and regulate many aspects of the cell’s behaviour, including morphology, growth, differentiation, gene expression and cell death. In this study we investigate how mechanical stress perturbs the intracellular structures of the cell and induces mechanical responses. In order to correlate mechanical perturbations to cellular responses, a combined fluorescence-atomic force microscope (AFM) was used to produce well defined nanomechanical perturbations while simultaneously tracking the real-time motion of fluorescently labelled intracellular organelles, such as mitochondria, in live cells. By tracking instantaneous displacements of mitochondria far from the point of indentation, we can gain insight into the long-distance propagation of forces and the role of the cytoskeleton in the dynamic cellular force transmission.
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The binding of linker histone H5 to DNA and chromatin
Studies of the globular and amino terminal domains
Gerrit, Koorsen
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639222104 § pagine 188
Data pub. 20100106
Linker histones(H1/H5) are highly abundant, basicchromatin proteins.Most linker histones have athree-domain structure, consisting of a central, folded globular domain, flanked by basic N- and C- terminal "tail" domains.Through the action of twoDNA-binding sites ("site I" and "site II"), theglobular domain binds to the nucleosome, whilst thetail domains are thought to partially neutralise thenegative charge on DNA that connects nucleosomes. Functionally, linker histones facilitate theformation of the "30 nm" chromatin fibre. In thisbook, the results of an extensive investigation ofthe binding of linker histone H5 to DNA andchromatin are reported.The question of whether theglobular domain of H5 (GH5) more closely resemblesan HNF or RFX mode of binding was addressed. Furthermore, the structure and function of the amino- terminal domain of H5 was investigated.
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Assay Development for Lysyl Hydroxylase
A new HPLC method for efficient separation of lysine- from hydroxylysine-containing peptides
Deepak, Patel
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639222579 § pagine 68
Data pub. 20100122
Hydroxylysine is produced as a posttranslationalmodification mainly in collagens, the most abundantprotein in mammals. Lysyl hydroxylase (LH) is theenzyme that catalyzes the formation of hydroxylysylresidues in collagen by hydroxylation of -X-Lys-Gly-sequences. In order to study the hydroxylationreaction catalysed by LH, we have synthesized 4different peptides and the correspondinghydroxylated peptide using Fmoc solid-phasemethodology. Peptides have been characterized byHPLC, mass spectrometry and CD spectroscopy. A newHPLC method for efficient separation of lysine- fromhydroxylysine-containing peptides has been developedin both organic (1-anthroylnitrile as derivatizatingreagent) and aqueous phase (dansyl chloride asderivatizating reagent). Peptides derivatization isdone prior to HPLC analysis. The products (di- andtetra-substituted lysine- and hydroxylysine-containing peptides) have been fully separated byHPLC and their structure confirmed by MALDI-TOF MSanalysis. Efficient separation of derivatizedpeptides will allow for the convenient and rapidmeasurement of LH activity by HPLC methods.
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CHEMICAL
Betalains, anthocyanins and carotenoids
Ginat, El-Sherif Prof., Dr.
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639225389 § pagine 176
Data pub. 20100108
The study aimed to extract red and yellow naturalcolors from natural sources. Red pigments wereextracted from cactus fruits, red beet, redbougainvillea bracts and red cabbage. Furthermore, yellow pigments were extracted from yellow carrotroots, yellow, orange and yellow bougainvilleabracts. Different extract methods, structure, properties, identification and stability of thesepigments were studied. Coloring some food productsby these pigments extracts was carried out. Theobtained data summarized that the best method toextract betalains from cactus fruits and red beetwas 2% citric acid solution, while for redbougainvillea bracts was distilled water. Cactusfruits contained betacyanins, while red beetcontained betacyanins and betaxanthins. On otherside, red bougainvillea bracts contained onlybetanidin but with many derivatives. Betalains ofcactus fruits were more stable at differentconditions than red beet and red bougainvilleabracts. Cactus fruits pigment extract was the bestcoloring agent. Finally, the extracted pigment couldbe useful as coloring agent in many food stuffs withapplication value.
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Activity-Based Protein Profiling
Design and synthesis of activity-based probes (ABPs), adaptation of activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) for plant proteomes studies
Zhe-Ming, Wang
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639227086 § pagine 304
Data pub. 20100111
Until now, the only technology to directly demonstrate the role ofswitching between the active/inactive states of enzymes during plantdefence is ABPP. Since the discovery of ABPP ten years ago, severalABPs have been developed and used in pharmacological andphysiological studies. However, a broader use of ABPP is still limited bythe availability of suitable probes. In an attempt to expand this limited applicability of ABPP, in this thesis, new types of ABPs were designed, synthesized and evaluated aspotential probes for the study of plant-pathogen interactions. To develop effective ABPs in an efficient way, different designstrategies have been tested and discussed accompanying with fivequestions, to generate different types of novel ABPs ...
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Micromechanics and Structure of Soft and Biological Materials
An Optical Tweezers Study
Olga, Latinovic
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639230505 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20100218
This work addresses the microrheology of soft and biological materials such as poly(ethylene)oxide solutions, type I collagen gels and endothelial cells using a novel oscillating optical tweezers technique.This advantageous technique is based on grabbing probe particles suspended in the media of interest with a tightly focused laser beam, measuring displacements and phase shifts of the particle’s motion from which to calculate the viscoelastic properties of homogeneous and inhomogeneous materials as the function of frequency and time. The validation of the optical tweezers microrheology is given in comparison between passive and active, forced oscillation approach. The local response of collagen gels was probed in order to characterize their viscoelastic and structural composition. This work expands the knowledge of these promising biological materials for use in tissue engineering as well as for opportunities in diagnostics and comparisons between normal and degenerated tissues in cancer research.The optical tweezers technique will be extended to use on endothelial cells to test the applicability of this probe as a non-invasive, effective rheometer in biomedical research.
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NON-INVASIVE METHODS OF MUSCLE FIBRE TYPE DETERMINATION
Investigation of Skeletal Muscle Metabolism in Athletes
Dominik, Pesta
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639232813 § pagine 132
Data pub. 20100202
The discovery of different fibre types in skeletalmuscle has led to the ambitious goal of both coachesand sportsmen to gain insight into the muscle fibretype distribution of individual athletes. For thispurpose, normally a muscle biopsy sample is needed.Investigation of muscle metabolism and fibre types, however, is also possible by non-invasive methods.The potential methods for investigation of musclemetabolism and muscle fibre types will be discussedin detail in this work.
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Spectral sensitivity of the circadian system
Using light spectrum to understand better the phototransduction mechanisms of the circadian system
Mariana , Figueiro
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639233506 § pagine 132
Data pub. 20100226
The discovery of a novel photoreceptor in the retina that participates in circadian phototransduction (how the retina converts light signals into neural signals) has opened up a new area of investigation. It is still not known whether human circadian phototransduction uses mechanisms similar to color vision, i.e., opponent mechanisms at a post-receptoral level.The primary goal of the study reporter here was to answer the question: does the circadian system respond to light in an additive manner, or is a spectral opponent mechanism also involved? A secondary goal of this work was to determine if the spectral sensitivity of nocturnal melatonin changes throughout the night.The findings in this book are a first step toward a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying circadian phototransduction in humans. The present results demonstrate that an opponent mechanism contributes to the spectral sensitivity to light for human melatonin suppression. In general, retinal stimulation of humans from monochromatic, or nearly monochromatic, light sources might result in data that cannot be generalized to polychromatic sources used in architectural lighting.
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A journey with the ion channel’s voltage sensor
Probing the Length, Path, and Charge Displacement of Voltage Sensor S4 in Ion Channels During Gating
Tamer, Gamal EL-DIn
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639237672 § pagine 144
Data pub. 20100416
Voltage-gated ion channels are proteins that conduct ions at high rates through the plasma membrane. Ion channels work in concert to generate and propagate the action potential. The bit of information in our nerves and neurons is the action potential. Information is transmitted from one point in our nervous system to another in a frequency-coded format, i.e. the number of action potentials per unit time is the neural code which must be formed at the point of generation and translated at the target point.As the name implies, voltage-gated ion channels are gated open and closed via sensing the electric field across the plasma membrane. To perform this function, it has a voltage sensing domain, the domain which bears charged amino acids that relocate upon changes in the membrane electric field. These charged amino acids carry the gating charge. The voltage-dependent movement of the sensor induces conformational changes in the protein structure of the ion channel that ultimately lead to opening or closing of the gate. The main voltage sensing part in the voltage sensing domain is S4. The author during his PhD managed to probe the Length, Path, and Charge Displacement of S4.
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Ultrasonic Vibration Potential Imaging
Theory and Experiment
Cuong K., Nguyen Vitalyi, E. Gerald, J.
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639241570 § pagine 196
Data pub. 20100321
Ultrasonic vibration potential refers to an electric signal developed across a colloidal or ionic solution with a presence of ultrasound. In colloidal suspensions, the vibration potential is generated as a consequence of the different motions of the colloidal particles and the solvent under the alternating acceleration in a sound wave. Upon passage of a sound wave, the normally spherical distribution of counter charge around those particles is periodically distorted resulting in the formation of dipoles at the sites of the colloidal particles. These dipoles add over a macroscopic distance to form a voltage. Thus, if electrodes are placed in the solution, an alternating voltage can be detected. This book focuses on the detailed analytical explanation and theories of both the generation of current and the distribution of potential and electric field inside colloidal solutions. Experiments with different samples and methodologies were conducted to not only give results in an excellent agreement with the theory but also help proposing and implementing a new imaging method using ultrasonic vibration potential.
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Near-infrared spectroscopy: diagnosis of neonatal hypoxia-ischemia
Using near-infrared spectroscopy measurements of cerebral hemodynamics and metabolism for an earlier diagnosis of perinatal hypoxia-ischemia
Kenneth, Tichauer
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639243079 § pagine 116
Data pub. 20100324
Birth is associated with a risk for asphyxia-induced brain damage, principally due to complications during delivery. An important hallmark of asphyxic encephalopathy is that it often requires hours to days to manifest after resuscitation, the result: early prognosis and treatment could potentially improve outcomes. This book presents a novel, minimally-invasive near-infrared spectroscopy bedside technique to measure brain metabolism and blood flow as promising diagnostics of asphyxia. Presented is an overview of the current clinical status of critical care for asphyxic newborns, in addition to validations of the near-infrared spectroscopy technique and demonstrations of its diagnostic potential. The results establish the technique as a promising tool for prognosis and treatment planning of asphyxic encephalopathy for the critically ill newborn.
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Analytical Methods Using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis
Determining the Radionuclides, Concentrations and Differential Factors of Biological Samples
Saheed O., YUNUS Kayode, J. Mutiu, K.
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639243215 § pagine 84
Data pub. 20100317
This book covers the basics of radioanalytical techniques which include sample preparation, irradiation and spectra analysis, and the dimensions and structures of the reactor used for this research. It emphasizes the intake of some essential minerals in some biological samples compared to the appropriate proportion and the amounts recommended by the World Health Organization (W.H.O).It also provides more insight into the method of analyzing samples using Neutron Activation Analysis which is a sensitive analytical technique useful for performing both qualitative and quantitative multi-element analysis with the aid of a research reactor. This work can serve as a guide to the students undergoing their baccalaureate or graduate studies. The novice or researchers in and outside the specialized area would also find this book useful.
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GENETIC REGULATION OF YIELD AND OIL QUALITY ATTRIBUTES IN SUNFLOWER
Heterosis, combining ability, gene regulation and simple correlation studies in sunflower parents in North Western Pakistan
Dr. Sher Aslam, Khan Dr., Ayub Dr., Muhammad
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639244304 § pagine 224
Data pub. 20100321
Pakistan is facing tremendous shortage of edibleoils. The domestic edible oil production does’tmeet the need of the country. The total availabilityof edible oils was 2.381 million tons in 2007-08.Local production stood at 0.833 million tons, whichaccounted for 30.4 percent of the total availabilitywhile the remaining 69.6 percent was made availablethrough imports at the cost of Rs. 71.882 billion.In this way, edible oil stood at the top in theimport of food group and on number second afterpetroleum group in the total import. This huge drainon our hard-earned foreign exchange resources is agreat challenge for our planners, agriculturalscientists and extension workers. Any attempt tohelp in amelioration of this worsening situation isthe need of the day. The traditional or conventionaloilseed crops are rapeseed/mustard, sesame andgroundnut, while non-traditional oilseed crops aresunflower, soybean and safflower. Among these crops rapeseed/mustard and sunflower have assumed specialposition in the agriculture economy of Pakistan.Much of the research efforts have been directedtowards the improvement of these oilseed crops.
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Perfluorocarbon compounds used as gas carriers:
an overview
Lígia, Rebelo Gomes John, Nicolson
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639245851 § pagine 80
Data pub. 20100321
Perfluorocarbons are fluorine substitutedhalocarbons. They have been used inseveral technological areas because of their thermaland chemical stability. In addition they arebiocompatible and can dissolve large amounts of gasas compared to water. Their capacity of dissolutionof oxygen and carbon dioxide makes them desirablegas carriers. Consequently, they have undergonetrials, for liquid ventilation, oxygen therapeutics(blood substitutes), cell culture and organpreservation, among others. Pharmaceutical companieshave invested intensively in this research fieldbecause of the advantages that a fluorocarbon basedpreparation can have in assisted ventilation andoxygen therapeutics. Fluorocarbons have showngood performance in the treatment of respiratorydistress and positive results have been alsoachieved in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Inaddition, they are preparations which are able togive a fast, simple and cost effective facility fortransfusion and oxygen delivery that have thebenefit of being virus and prion free and thussuitable for use in cases where infection could be aproblem.
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The case for monomeric Enzyme with intersubsite cooperativity
The catalytic mechanism of carboxypeptidase A and active site intersubsite cooperativity
abdulkader, rahmo
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639247039 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100429
This represents the thesis work dedicated tounraveling the underlying catalytic mechanism of theexopeptidase carboxypeptidase A. Earlier postulated mechanisms (by Cleland et.al., Lipscomb et.al., Suh et. al…), based oncrystallographic and kinetic data, areexperimentally and theoretically criticallyexplored. Various synthetic (novel and past)substrates were used and studied by applyingadvanced kinetics. The synthesis of a novel substrate withunprecedented kinetic features (extreme kcat/Kmvalue) assured excellent compatibility with thetransition state structure of the enzyme; permittingthe exclusion of several earlier proposed mechanisms. Multi- inhibitor analysis maps the likely locationof substrates within this multi-subsite enzyme inthe active catalytic state. Further, the studydemonstrates a very early case of multi-subsitecooperative interaction in a monomeric enzyme. Later studies have substantiated this importantaspect in other enzymes (FE: RNase A, 1999;phospholipase, 2001). It is currently believed thatthis is a common property of several enzymes andproteins that act on biopolymers and membrane lipids.
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Calculating Muscle Forces
A Sensitivity Analyses to Changes of Muscle Parameters during Gait
Gisela , Höflinger
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639247527 § pagine 172
Data pub. 20100407
Models are used to simulate and calculate individual muscle forces and body mass accelerations. Parameters which describe the characteristics of the modeled muscles are important input variables. Since they are estimated values it is of interest how variations to those parameters influence the calculated forces and resulting accelerations.Which parameters are crucial and which ones can be neglected? Are there interdependences between muscles? For example, does a change in force produced by one muscle affect the performance of another? The author Gisela Höflinger gives an introduction of biomechanical modeling and conducts a sensitivity analysis on muscles of an inverse-dynamic gait model. She does this by varying pennation angle, optimal muscle force, resting fiber length and tendon slack length as well as maximal shortening velocity, activation and deactivation time. The results are discussed, analyzed and illustrated through sensitivity graphs. The content of this work is relevant for researchers who work with muscle models and simulation of movement, and those interested in the influence of parameter setting and the interactivity of muscles and muscle groups.
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Composition of Fatty Acids in Marine and Freshwater Algae of Sindh
Isolation and Characterization
Ehsan Elahi, Valeem Mustafa, Shameel
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639251036 § pagine 240
Data pub. 20100418
Nature has bestowed Pakistan with plentiful resources including algae, which are being utilised for the extraction of metals, phycocolloids, oil, cholesterol free protein and fertilisers. Algae have attracted pharmaceutical and synthesis industries for their commercial exploitation. These organisms include essential fatty acids (EFAs) such as linoleic, arachidonic, linolenic, ?-linolenic acids etc. that must be in diet for healthy growth. These acids cannot be synthesized fast enough by body to meet needs. Present research work aimed at isolation and characterisation of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids from seaweeds and freshwater algae collected from the Karachi coast of northern Arabian Sea as well as various areas of the Sindh Province, Pakistan. This book exhibits comparison of fatty acid composition between various algal phyla, different classes and orders as well as the inhabitants of marine, brackish water and freshwater environments. Such an extensive account of fatty acids with updated references will not only be valuable for a wide range of enthusiastic researchers but also inspire prosperous industrialists to extract economically important fatty acids at large scale.
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A comparison of molecular changes in casein micelles
of buffalo and cow milk under different physico-chemical conditions
Sarfraz, Ahmad Frédéric, Gaucheron Jean-François, Grongnet
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639251593 § pagine 264
Data pub. 20100504
Buffalo milk is the second most produced milk in the world after cow milk with ~13% contribution in the world’s milk production. Buffalo milk is generally richer in fat, lactose, minerals and protein particularly in casein contents than cow milk. Casein micelles play a key role in milk for its biological and technological functionalities. Despite of lot of literature on casein micelles of cow milk, its micellar organization and dynamics are not well known whereas the knowledge on casein micelles of buffalo milk is even far less especially in its native state and under different physico-chemical conditions. The objective of the thesis was to gain knowledge on casein micelle of buffalo milk and its molecular changes as a function of different physico-chemical conditions (ionic strengths, acidifications, alkalinisations and heat treatments). The comparison with casein micelles of cow milk was used as a reference throughout the study.Biochemical, physico-chemical, molecular, microscopic, macroscopic, physical and organoleptic approaches were used to compare casein micelles of both milks.
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Advances in the investigation of protein adsorption
New sensing platforms based on nanoscopic devices for probing lipid membrane mediated interactions
Cristina Luminita, Baciu
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639252163 § pagine 176
Data pub. 20100516
Multi-component lipid bilayers determine the basic structure of biological membranes. Their properties and interactions with different ions and molecules are essential for the well controlled interplay, material exchange and signaling between cellular compartments performing different functions. Adsorption of proteins and lateral organization of multi-component lipid bilayers are approached in this work from two perspectives. On one side, using conventional experimental techniques such as atomic force microscopy, ellipsometry and fluorescence microscopy, new insights are brought about the domain formation and the reversibility of binding of specific proteins. On the other side, based on less conventional sensing properties of plasmonic particles, a new, nanosized, and addressable sensing platform is established for the detection of lipid membrane-mediated interactions. This is the first experimental approach that combines successfully the lipid membranes with the concept of single particle LSPR sensing.
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Nitrogen Cycling in Wetland Sediments
The influence of different surface water exchange conditions on denitrification
Matthias, Mair
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639255904 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20100507
Wetlands are amongst the most productive habitats in the world andplay a key role in nutrient retention and the conversion of organicnutrients. Nitrogen pollution nowadays is a problem in many largerivers in the temperate zone. In the nitrogen cycle, denitrification isan important process, which removes nitrate from the water. Twodifferent approaches to measure denitrification in floodplains wereapplied and the comparison of the results allowed for conclusionsabout actual and potential rates of denitrification. Potential rates ofdenitrification were measured with the acetylene inhibitiontechnique (AIT) and compared to the actual rates of denitrificationmeasured with the isotope pairing technique (IPT). Sediment andwater samples were collected from 3 sampling sites (isolated, connected, and restored) in the Alluvial Zone National Park, east ofVienna in April 2008. The rates of denitrification measured werecorrelated to nutrient concentrations in sediment and water as wellas environmental conditions on the day of sampling. Thecomparison of the methods showed large differences between actualand potential rates of denitrification for all sites.
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Bioinformatic analysis of Beta barrel porins
Structural Analysis of Outer Membrane Beta-stranded Porins using Temperature Factor
Abhishek, Kumar
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639244502 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20100314
Outer membrane beta-stranded porins form a diverse and complex set of proteins which allow passage of molecules across the membrane interface have been analyzed here from a biophysical and structural perspective using atomic temperature factors or B-factors. Structures of six porins (four 16 stranded beta barrel porins and two 8 stranded beta barrel porins) were taken from the PDB for the analysis based on resolution (better than 3.0 Å) and R-factor ( 0.23). The residue distribution and mobility distribution was found to be characteristic of each of the porins. The mobility and residue distribution amongst the secondary structural elements were found to follow the level of homology at the sequence and structural level. For both the 16 stranded and the 8 stranded barrels it was found one part of the barrel was more rigid and the other half of the barrel showed more mobility as seen from the temperature factors. This seems to be an intrinsic structural component of the beta barrels.
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Comparison of Cardiovascular Controls under Orthostatic Stress
Derivation, Simulation and Interpretation
Stefan, Fürtinger
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639274820 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20100709
Mathematical modelling plays a key role in modern medicine and the life sciences. Many physiological phenomena are very difficult to measure even in experimentally controllable situations. Thus mathematical modelling is often the only way to assess underlying mechanisms of complex biological systems. This text presents an elaborate deterministic model of the human cardiovascular system to simulate the effects of gravitationally induced hypovolemia, i.e. orthostatic stress, on the human body. Many clinical conditions arise from impaired physiological responses to this stress, e.g. orthostatic intolerance or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Hence a deeper understanding of the involved control mechanisms based on mathematical modelling is clinically relevant. Three control formulations representing popular techniques currently used in physiological modeling are investigated in the text: a straightforward differential equation using the arc tangent simulating basic correlations, a differential set point equation modelling not only saturation but also time decays, and an optimal control approach based on considerations coming from cybernetics.
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Lipopolysaccharide Effect on RBC Volume in an In-Vitro Model
Mean Corpuscular Volume Analysis by Micropipette Aspiration Techniquebefore and after Activated Protein C Application
Rabih, El Hage
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639279252 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20100725
Recent studies about lipopolysaccharide (LPS)effects were done on red blood cells in in-vivo andin in-vitro models showed that sepsis (or gramnegative bacterial sepsis like LPS infection) hadeffect on red blood cells.Previous studies showed already the immediate anti- aggregant effect of lipopolysaccharide on red bloodcells. Remarkably through those experiments, the redblood cells diameter looked as if it increased, judging only by naked eye from saved videos andmicroscopic images. But there was no specificconfirmation that the red blood cells volume didalso increase.There comes the need of micropipette aspirationtechnique, which is itself an accurate single celltechnique that carries some very precise tasks, including the determination of red blood cellsvolume, in our case, the volume change of red bloodcells exposed to many chemicals and proteinsincluding lipopolysaccharide and activated protein C(APC).
€ 53,90
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Signal conditioning in Raman Spectroscopy Signals
Is there a way to tackel the baseline problem in Raman Spectroscopy ?
Peter, Knief
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639277418 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20100801
Within this book the use of MatLab as a means toanalyze Raman spectroscopydata is explored. Ramanmeasurements of a wide range of biological buildingblocks, with an increasing degree of complexity, were taken and whole cells were analyzed. Theassociated peaks were assigned and possible noisesources and sources of baseline were discussed andthe generated signals were exported from Labspecinto Mathworks MatLab, then analyzed bydifferentiation and filtering. With a combination ofclassical approaches and specially designed ones thebaseline of signals were automatically identifiedand consequently subtracted. This procedure wasapplied to artificial signals as well as to the realtaken spectra and then compared regarding theirsignificance, paving the way to a fully automatedbaseline subtraction regime.
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Controlled Release of Drugs from Liposomes Using Ultrasound
A view into the physical, nano-technological, and biochemical principles that govern ultrasoundfacilitated drug delivery
Avi, Schroeder Joseph, Kost Yechezkel, Barenholz
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639247282 § pagine 112
Data pub. 20100317
Liposomes, vesicles with one or more lipid bilayersentrapping an inner aqueous core, are widely used asdrug delivery systems. When liposomes are smallerthan 100 nanometers (nano liposomes) they have aunique capability of selectively accumulating intumors and inflamed tissues. This phenomenon, knownas the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR)effect, is related to the relativelyhigh ‘leakiness’ of blood vessels in these diseasedtissues. In this book, we present a novel approach fortriggering drug release from liposomes at the targetsite, by use of a remote trigger – low frequencyultrasound.The book includes detailed descriptions offormulation, characterization, and in vivoperformance of liposome-based drugs, with focus andinsights into the biophysical phenomena governingultrasound-induced liposomal drug release. Special attention is given to the principles neededto formulate ultrasound-responsive liposomes.The book is intended for people entering the fieldof liposome-based drug delivery as well asexperienced scientists seeking fundamentalunderstanding of the mechanism by which ultrasoundinteracts with lipid bilayers.
€ 53,90
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Proteolytic enzymes of Filarial Parasite
Their Biochemical characterization and Vaccine Potential
Daya Ram, Pokharel
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639239898 § pagine 184
Data pub. 20100218
Lymphatic filariasis is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by three species of tissue dwelling filaroid nematodes: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. The disease manifests as progressive lymphoedema leading to disfiguring elephantiasis in both genders, hydrocele in males or loss of respiratory function due to tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE) (WHO, 1992; Pani and Dhanda 1994). Filariasis patient suffer from episodic adenolymphangitis (ADL), which causes acute suffering and incapacitation (Pani et al 1995, Ramaiah et al 1997). The other health problems due to filariasis include renal disease, arthritis, endomyocardial fibrosis, etc (Pani and Dhanda, 1992; Das and Pani, 2000). Filariasis is considered as a hidden disease as lymphoedema is the only visible manifestation. It is a disease of the poor and is the cause and effect of the poverty. The majority of the people at risk of filariasis live in rural areas. Poor sanitary conditions associated with low socioeconomic status of the community makes the environment conducive for proliferate breeding of vector mosquitoes facilitating transmission.
€ 74,80
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Effects of Solution Crowding on Actin Polymerization
A Theoretical and Experimental Evaluation
Kendra, Frederick
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639265798 § pagine 112
Data pub. 20100529
Cells are crowded places, with macromoleculeconcentrations exceeding 100 mg/mL in eukaryoticcells.Yet in biochemical experiments seekingto reproduce intracellular conditions, controllingfor solution crowding is often overlooked.Actin polymerization is a fundamental cellularprocess driven by nucleotide hydrolysis.Thestructural and energetic factors that underlienucleotide-dependent filament stability, particularly under crowded conditions, are stilldebated.Here, we examine the effects of solution crowding onactin polymerization and interpretthe results using several crowding theories. Thiswork invites biologists to consider the biophysicalaspects of crowding by presenting it in anapproachablemanner through a familiar example.It also presentsimportant findings for the field of actin research, andin doing so, drives home the importance ofconsideringsolution crowding when recreating physiologicalconditions in the test tube.
€ 53,90
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Quantitative proteomics
of chemically excited cultured neurons
Ry, Tweedie-Cullen
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639262216 § pagine 124
Data pub. 20100608
Mammalian cells secrete a large number of proteins into theextracellular space, the composition and levels of which change asresult of environmental factors. However, the identity of most of thesesecreted proteins has yet to be determined. Recent advances inproteomic technology now allow the isolation and identification ofthese secreted proteins.Available evidence suggests that underexcitotoxic stress, neurons secrete signals that can alter the functionof neurons with which they are connected via synapses or to which theyare proximate. In this study we used primary neuronal cell culturesderived from the adult rat brain, and investigated the effect of chemicalexcitation on secreted proteins. The conditioned medium of thesecultured cells was analysed using 2D-PAGE combined with MALDI-TOFmass spectrometry.
€ 64, 90
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Exploring Alzheimer’s disease etiology
Genetic markers of neurodegeneration: a role for paraoxonase 1 in Alzheimer’s disease?
Valérie, Leduc
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639273991 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20100813
Lipids are vital constituents of cell membranes and have been shown essential for synaptic formation and remodeling. These processes are crucial for learning, formation of memories and neuronal repair, all of which are progressively impaired during normal and pathological aging, especially in dementias of the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) type. Across the globe, interest in research on the interconnections between the lipidic system and AD is growing. Based on pathologic and genetic findings, this book explores the possible roles of paraoxonase 1 in AD, an antioxidant enzyme found on lipoprotein particles transporting lipids to neurons. Of interest to scholars, the current book also provides a comprehensive up-to-date review of the role of brain lipid metabolism in the pathogenesis of AD.
€ 53, 90
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Protein Purification from Tomato
ANIL , KUMAR
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639286359 § pagine 40
Data pub. 20100818
This work is dedicated to protein purification. Whenwe talk of proteins someone has rightly said "neverwaste pure thoughts on an impure protein". Nothingmakes sense unless are rellay working on pureprotein. This book will be useful to the beginnersof protein purification. The book systemetically illustrates the points topartially purify the protein alpha D mannosidae fromTomatao (Lycopersicon esculentum.The crude tomato has been used to isolate alpha Dmannosidae.The book typically explains the basicdetails right from crushing of the crude tomato inliquid nitrogen to ammonium sulphate precipitationand dialysis to remove the salt. The purificationstep used are ion exchane chromatography and gelfiltration. Activity of the purified enzyme waschecked by taking the substratep-nitrophenyl ?-Dmannopyranosidase.
€ 53, 90
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THE IMPACT OF TURBULENCE ON THIN PHYTOPLANKTON LAYERS
Biological-physical Interactions from an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Zhankun, Wang
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639282177 § pagine 144
Data pub. 20100826
In the past two decades observations of thin phytoplankton layershave become a common occurrence in the coastal ocean.Because ofthe small size of phytoplankton and their limited mobility, turbulence is thought to have a significant effect on theirbiodynamics. However, until very recently there has been verylimited in situ observations of turbulence within and around thinlayers. This book examines and quantifies the nature of turbulentmixing and its influence on the evolution of thin phytoplanktonlayers. Simultaneous and collocated spatial measurements ofturbulence, fine structure, and chlorophyll a fields were made froman Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. Results indicate that thin layerscan occur and evolve in both an environment of strong and weakturbulence. Two cases are examined where a thermocline thin layerpersisted in strong turbulence. For the first case, the thin layer wasembedded within the turbulent field and behaving as a Lagrangiantracer collapsed vertically with the collapse of the turbulent layer.For the second case, vertical diffusion gradually weakened the thinlayer as it advected into the experimental site.
€ 64, 90
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Heat Shock Proteins Expression under Stress.
Stress Biochemistry
Awais, Asif Samina, Shakeel
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639280524 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20100901
One of the "hottest" areas of current research involves a family of highly conserved stress proteins known as heat shock proteins (HSPs). These proteins are ubiquitous, occurring in all organisms from bacteria, plants and yeast to humans. Abiotic stimuli, suchas heat, cold, water deficit, heavy metals, ozone, UV radiation and ?-irradiation effects the synthesis and accumulation of HSPs. ChloroplastSmall Heat Shock Proteins are nuclear-encoded plastid localized HSPs, synthesized in response to heat stress in plants. Recently, it is demonstrated that Cp-sHSPs play an important role to protect photosynthetic electron transport during heat stress. We have studied the gene identification and expression of chloroplast specific small heat shock proteins under heat stress in Chenopodium album. The difference in expression pattern was seen at heat stress of 35°C to 40°C which gives the evidence of transcriptional or post transcriptional regulation. No transcript was seen at heat stress of 45°C, indicating the degradation of Cp-sHSP transcript at high temperature. Similarly, lack of transcript in control samples are shown that this gene is not transcribed at normal growth temperature.
€ 53, 90
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Trypsin Inhibitor In Some Egyption Foods "Wheat and Potato product"
El-Hussiny , Aboulnaga
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639281477 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20100902
The present work was designed to study the effect ofdifferent processing operations on the activity oftrypsin inhibitor and chemical composition as well.Regarding potatoes some processing criteria wereexamined mainly: soaking, frying, frying aftersoaking, boiling and grilling. But as for wheatsoaking, boiling, boiling after soaking, extraction, fermentation and baking were tasted. The obtaineddata showed the following, soaking only noteffective on reduced trypsin inhibitor but boiling, frying, frying after soaking and grilling were moreeffective for reducing trypsin inhibitor onpotatoes. For wheat, boiling after soaking was moreeffective than soaking or boiling only. The effectof extraction and fermentation on trypsin inhibitoractivity was significant but baking was sufficientfor reducing (TIA) so that, no TI was almostobtained in breads.
€ 64, 90
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AN OPTIMIZED EXPRESSION OF RECOMBINANT HEPCIDIN USING PICHIA PASTORIS
Farzana, Rashid Dr, Ijaz Ali
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639283242 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20100908
Expression and purification of small peptides havealways been problematic due to enzymatic degradationand many other technical problems. We report cloningand expression of a low molecular weight humanantimicrobial peptide ‘hepcidin’ (Hepc, 20 aminoacids) in pPIC9K transformed into P. pastoris GS115.The study reveals that active hepcidin peptide canbe successfully expressed in this methylotrophicyeast. The BMMY medium was found to be optimal forthe hepcidin protein expression and growth of therecombinant strains. Hepcidin protein expressed inrecombinant strains was about 3 mg/L. Peptideexpression was verified by Western blotting andELISA assay. Recombinant hepc 20 was purifiedthrough Reverse-Phase HPLC column and characterizedby Mass Spectrometry and amino acid sequencing. Italso exhibited antibacterial activity againstStaphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis.
€ 64, 90
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BROILING OF LAMBS UNDER HIGH INPUT FEEDING SYSTEM
Dr. Nasir, MukhtarPhD
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639296037 § pagine 212
Data pub. 20100917
Broiling of lamb under high input feeding system indeveloping countries is a very excellent tool formeat production within given time as compare totraditional feeding system. High input feedingsystem enhances the meat production up to threetimes as compare to traditional feeding system. Inmost developing countries the lambs arepredominantly raised for meat production undergrazing system. In this system, growth iscompromised due to poor quality pasturecharacterized by low in energy and nitrogen contentsand high fiber contents. Thus, the low qualitynutrition is the main cause of poor growth rate andpoor health. In this feeding system one can’t planto meet the future demand of meat. Under theseprevailing conditions, there is a need to develop anintegrated commercially viable feeding system whichcan maximize growth rate of lambs. Feeding lambs with nutrients rich (high protein and high energy) diets seems a choice for improved mutton production. Nutrients rich feeding system ensures sufficient supply of nutrients which ultimately not only increases weight gain of growing lambs but alsoimproves meat quality of broiling lambs.
€ 86, 90
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Characterization and fertility evaluation of Major soilsgroups fromDRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa
Kande M Paul, Matungulu
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639297195 § pagine 152
Data pub. 20101010
This study sought to characterize soils from D.R. Congo and devise fertility capability classification interpretations for their agronomic use. Twenty 24 soil pedons were sampled in seven administrative provinces selected to represent the most commonly used landscape positions and to include soils from a variety of soil parent materials occuring throughout the country. Most of the soils studied have both surface and subsoil acidity problems, they have low available phosphorus and total nitrogen contents, and a low capacity to supply potassium. Half of the pedons studied have low contents of Zn, Cu and Mn. In general these conditions are present in ultisols, oxisols and entisols formed from felsic parent materials, Kalahari sands and reworked sediments. Distinct exceptions are the soils formed from basalt, volcanic ash, ferro-magnesian and limestone that have close to neutral pH values and high base saturation. These soils have a range of P sorption characteristics from less than 10 to 120 ug P/g of soil. Soil fertility capability classification (FCC) derived using soil characterization data have shown a wide range of soil management options for an optimal crop production.
€ 64, 90
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THE CARDIAC L-TYPE CALCIUM CHANNEL
Physiological Regulatory Pathways
Basil, Hantash
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639302219 § pagine 172
Data pub. 20101013
Calcium (Ca2+) permeability in excitable cells wasfirst documented over 35 years ago, shortly afterthe discovery that sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+)ions moved across squid giant axon membranes in avoltage-dependent fashion. This permeability wasfacilitated by membrane proteins of a distinct classcalled ion channels. Since then, much progress hasbeen made in understanding the role of ion channelsin transduction of voltage signals into cellularresponses. However, characterization of Ca2+channels has lagged behind their better understoodcounterparts, the Na+ and K+ channels. This isironic since Ca2+ channels offer another level ofinterest due to the complexity of the permeant ionCa2+, which unlike Na+ and K+ ions, can itself actas a second messenger once inside the cell. Forexample, voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels of the longlasting, or L-type, are found in many excitablecells and have been shown to control musclecontraction, metabolism, enzyme activity, hormoneand neurotransmitter secretion, as well as geneexpression. This book examines several physiologicalregulatory pathways controlling cardiac L-type Ca2+activity.
€ 74, 80
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Protein Structure Prediction and Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Structure Prediction of Wild-Type Human MTHFR, Comparison with Mutants and MD Simulation of the Final Model
Khuram, Shahzad Asifa, Ahmed Zaheer, ul Haq
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639300277 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20101017
Structure Prediction is one of the most importantaspects of Structural Bioinformatics, Protein Dockingand Drug Designing. The current study is performed onMTHFR enzyme. It plays an important role in folateand homocysteine metabolism by catalyzing theconversion of 5, 10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5- methyltetrahydrofolate, used for homocysteineremethylation to methionine. MTHFR mutations havebeen found in a large number of diseases. However, the structure of MTHFR is still unknown, therebylimiting the understanding of structure functionrelationship to the diseased state. DifferentBioinformatics methodologies were used to predict andcompare the 3D structure of the wild-type and itsmutants. The predicted models were visualized by VMD, RasMol and Pymol. Evaluation of the predicted modelswas performed using DFIRE, Verify3D, ANOLEA andPROCHECK. Selected Model was compared with itsmutants and then simulated. MTHFR mutants were seento have decreased number of serine phosphorylationsites as compared to wild-type. Phosphorylation seemsto be playing a significant role in function of thisenzyme.
€ 64, 90
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Photosynthetic water oxidation in high plants and micro algae
Functional differences in oxygen evolving complexes from high plants (Spinacia oleracea) and cyanobacteria (Thermosynechococcus elongatus)
Sabina, Isgandarova
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639299069 § pagine 164
Data pub. 20101015
This book will bring you closer towards understanding how photosynthetic oxygen evolution works in high plants and micro algae, or cyanobacteria.To the time when this work was done, information on photosynthesis was largely based on experimental results obtained from studies on high plants, mainly spinach. Yet no crystal structure of photosystem 2 was available from high plants.In 2001, Dr. Zouni and co-workers from TU-Berlin had reported a crystal structure of photosystem 2 obtained at resolution 3.8 Å from a thermophilic cyanobacteria Thermosynechococcus elongatus. Thus an important question to answer was: how similar photosynthetic water oxidation mechanisms are in high plants and cyanobacteria? The author used Joliot-type electrode to produce and afterward to compare flash induced oxygen evolution patterns from cyanobacteria and high plants to understand functional similarities and differences in oxygen evolving complex (OEC) of photosystem 2. The author also analyzed effects of H/D isotope exchange on reactions of OEC under different pL and temperature. The author also went beyond the classic Kok model to characterize “super” -reduced states of OEC.
€ 74, 80
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Transport Phenomena in Intervertebral Disc
Modeling Molecular Transport and Binding Interactions in the Extracellular Matrix of the Intervertebral Disc
Francesco, Travascio
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639245042 § pagine 216
Data pub. 20101031
Low back pain represents a significant concern inthe United States, with 70% of individualsexperiencing symptoms at some point in theirlifetime. Symptoms of low back pain have beenstrongly associated with degeneration of theintervertebral disc. Insufficient nutritional supplyis believed to be a major mechanism for discdegeneration. Thus, understanding nutrients’transport in intervertebral disc is crucial toelucidate the etiology of disc degeneration, and todevelop strategies for tissue repair, andtissue engineering. Transport phenomenain intervertebral disc are still poorly understood.This is partly due to the limited number ofavailable experimental techniques for investigatingtransport properties, and the paucity of theoreticalor numerical methods for predictingsolute transport in the disc. In this work, newfluorescence imaging techniques were developed toexperimentally determine solute transport properties in intervertebral disc. In addition, amixture theory for charged hydrated soft tissues waspresented as a theoretical framework forinvestigating on molecular transport and bindinginteractions in the disc.
€ 86, 90
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A Theory of Calcium Dynamics in Paralyzed Human Soleus
Force Generation and Low-Frequency Fatigue
M.J., Conaway
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639314601 § pagine 348
Data pub. 20101129
In current models of muscle force and fatigue in denervated subjects, the mechanistic understanding of the role of baseline calcium current (R0) and the voltage sensitivity (km) is inadequate.R0 and km are assumed to be scalar, which generates errors in predicting force and fatigue respectively in response to external electrical stimulation.Previous work generated experimental data that conform to the Riccati/logistic/Boltzmann equation.To extend that work, a theoretical analysis of the role of calcium current, assumed to be a Riccati-Bass growth/diffusion/decay process, is presented for fresh and fatigued paralyzed muscle.The analysis will be included in existing models of muscle force and fatigue to determine any change in predictive accuracy.An improved theoretical biophysical model of the calcium current will lead to better understanding of muscle dynamics in paralyzed subjects so that electrotherapeutic stress injuries from overstimulation may be prevented.
€ 86, 90
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PROTECTIVE ROLE OF ANISEEDS (PIMPINELLA ANISUM L.)IN TYPE 2 DIABETES
Under supervision of Dr (Mrs.) B Andallu
Rajeshwari, C U Vinay, Kumar AV Dr., B. Andallu
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843352727 § pagine 184
Data pub. 20101220
The treatment with aniseeds to type 2 diabetics effectively controlled oxidative stress by alteringa number of erythrocyte and serum biochemical parameters without any detrimental effects. Besides, the treatment influenced the serum lipidsand lipoproteins indicating the seeds to be hypolipidemic, improved haematological status and erythrocyte indices of the subjects.Aniseeds significantly influenced almost all the parametersby virtue of a number of phytochemicals, mineralsand vitamins present in the seeds having therapeutic effects. The synergistic action of the bioactive compounds present in aniseeds would have resulted in such versatile therapeutic effect.
€ 74, 80
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Role of Polygalacturonases in Fruit Ripening Process
Species and Seasonal Variations
KUSUM , RAMACHANDRAN H, D RAMACHANDRAN
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843386753 § pagine 220
Data pub. 20101221
Ripening is a dramatic event in the physiology of afruit. It is visualised by monitoring changes incolor, smell and texture of the fruit. Among these, change in texture is an important aspect as it has agreat impact on the life of the fruit. Texturalchanges are effected by various pectolytic enzymes, each one having a characteristic role in individualfruits. The pectinesterases have been intensivelystudied in almost all fruits and vegetables. Thepolygalacturonases have been relatively lessstudied. Hence, the book emphasises on the presenceand role of polygalacturonase in fruit ripening. Itis hoped that the information contained herein willprovide - insights to biochemists, especiallyprotein biologists, vital information tobiotechnologists specializing in molecular biologyand even food technologists.
€ 86, 90
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Aminoglycoside antibiotic resistance through ribosomal RNA methylation
Decoding and miscoding: structural basis of aminoglycoside antibiotics resistance
Miloje, Savic
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838339566 § pagine 164
Data pub. 20101219
In antibiotic producing bacteria two 16S rRNA methyltransferase families (MT) provide resistance against self-intoxication: Kam MT (m1A1408) and Kgm MT (m7G1405). Both these MT have their homologues in pathogenic bacteria, Arm and Pam MT families, respectively. These MT act at nucleotides in antibiotic binding site and methyl group addition sterically blocks antibiotic binding. Studies on Sgm from M. zionensis provided some initial insights on Kgm MT using sequence conservation and homology modelling. Recent structures showed that resistance MT, irrespective of their origin, have the same protein fold. However, corresponding protein sequences do not reflect conservation of the structure indicating that particular protein fold can be achieved with sequences sharing as little as 30% identity. In the same time conservation of the protein structure indicates that structural constraints are important for efficient target nucleotide selection on the 16S rRNA. Future key issue will be to determine the molecular mechanism of target site selection and whether specific features of recognition can be exploited to combat the rise of resistance to clinically useful aminoglycoside antibiotics.
€ 74, 80
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Measurement of Caffeine in Coffee Beans by UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Theoretical and Experimental Approach
Abebe, Belay
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843383677 § pagine 56
Data pub. 20101216
The book deals with the origin, species and varieties of coffee plants. The economic and health contribution of coffee, the contents of caffeine in coffee beans, methods of decaffeination caffeine in coffee beans and the various techniques developed for analyzed caffeine in coffee beans were reviewed.Moreover, in order to study optical transition properties and methods of analyze the caffeine contents in coffee beans using UV-Vis spectrophotometer the mathematical derivation how light interact with matter were discussed by classical and semi classical approach. Finally procedures for measuring caffeine in coffee beans using UV-Vis spectroscopy were presented.
€ 53, 90
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THE UPTAKE AND DEPLETION OF TOCOPHEROLS
THE UPTAKE AND DEPLETION OF TOCOPHEROLS IN RAW 264.7 MACROPHAGES
Rong, Gao
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843374125 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20101208
As an important chain-breaking antioxidant, the role of Vitamin E has attracted attentions from all over the world.Alpha-Tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol are two of the eight different forms of vitamin E.The dietary intake of gamma-tocopherol is generally higher than that of alpha-tocopherol.However, the levels of alpha-tocopherol in human blood have consistently been shown to be higher than those of gamma-tocopherol.This could be due, in part, to a differential cellular uptake of the two tocopherol forms.We sought to resolve this question by studying the uptake and depletion of both alpha-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol in RAW 264.7 macrophages.The results indicate that a faster uptake and depletion of gamma-tocopherol compared with alpha-tocopherol.The presence of gamma-tocopherol can promote the uptake of alpha-tocopherol by macrophages.The metabolism of alpha-tocopherol was faster than gamma-tocopherol. These results implied the existence of a hypothetical transport protein, which can preferentially select gamma-tocopherol over alpha-tocopherol.The affinity of this transport protein for alpha-tocopherol could be increased by the presence of gamma-tocopherol.
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Nanoparticles for Gene and Drug Delivery
Nanoparticle-Mediated Delivery of Nucleic Acids to Mammalian Cells
Katharina, Ladewig
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838358833 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20100420
Transient gene expression (TGE) in animal cells has become themethod of choice for many researchers who wish to obtain small to moderate quantities of novel complex recombinant proteins forfurther functional and structural characterisation within weeks ofcDNA discovery. TGE is more cost-effective than the time- consuming establishment of stable cell clones, but a key factor inensuring that these transient systems have practical application isthe availability of efficient and robust transfection agents. Whilechemical transfection methods currently dominate transientsystems, the underlying fundamentals such as the formation of DNA complexes or their mode of function are not fully understood andthe characteristics of the complexes and their subsequent ability to transfect cells are variable. This monograph explores i) an inorganicnanoparticle-based transfection system, which utilizes the anionexchange capacity of layered double hydroxides (LDHs), and ii) amodified polyethylenimine (PEI)-based system with significantlyreduced inherent cytotoxicity, and iii) discusses generic DNAcomplex structure/property-transfection efficiency relationships forboth systems.
€ 64, 90
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Analytical and Molecular Biology
Methods and Protocols
Rahul, Shrivastava
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838360065 § pagine 112
Data pub. 20100423
In recent years, large-scale advances in technology have led to greater understanding of the world on a much tinier scale: the biomolecular level. In Analytical and Molecular Biology :Methods and Protocols, Students andresearchers of biotechnology from across the globe explore the technology which makes this analysis possible. This monograph contains cumulative protocols on the application of microfluidics and the utilization of physical science-related technologies that will prove to be invaluable in the field of molecular biology. Chapters contain cutting edge applications of emerging technologies, including purification and estimationof biomolecules. Each chapter contains a brief introduction, step-by-step methods, a list of necessary materials, and a Notes sectionAnalytical and Molecular Biology :Methods and Protocols, is a necessary tool for cellular biologists, biochemists, microbiologists, geneticists and medical researchers alike.
€ 53, 90
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The Swelling and Doping of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers
From Theory to Applications
Claudiu, Bucur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838363936 § pagine 180
Data pub. 20100506
This book attempts to provide insight into themixing, hydration and annealing of self-assembled, multilayered films based on precise counting of theirdoping ions and water content. Several practicalapplications are then explained in light of thistheory. Polyelectrolyte multilayers are ideal mixesforming amorphous films. While the properties ofordered organic monomolecular layers such as liquidcrystals or amphiphiles can be dominated by thenature of a few defects, in disordered systems theoverall amorphous nature not only defines theirproperties but also makes the materials lesssensitive to details of the preparation process.Charged polymer chains are entropically driven tointeract electrostatically based on the concentrationof small ions in solution. Their hydration can beused to extrapolate a universal doping parameterwhich can be used to better characterize and classifyany existing ionic dopants and films. These films canbe used to control the electroluminescence ofruthenium bipyridine based on its controlleddiffusion to a coated platinum electrode. They canalso inhibit corrosion of metals by shielding ofharmful ions in solutions.
€ 74, 80
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Salt tolerance in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L)
Soil salinity and sugarcane
Muhammad , Ashraf
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838341309 § pagine 264
Data pub. 20100126
Soil salinity is one of the major abiotic stresses, which pose a severe threat to agriculture in arid and semiarid regions of world. Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L) is moderately sensitive to salinity with a threshold value of 1.7 dS m-1. However, wide differences were found in this crop for salinity tolerance. Potassium (K) and silicon (Si) significantly (P ?0.05) improved growth, yield and juice quality of sugarcane under salt stress. The beneficial effects of K and Si were more pronounced in salt sensitive genotypes than in salt tolerant genotypes. Major mechanisms of K and Si mediated salt tolerance in sugarcane were the reduced uptake of Na+ andits transport to shoot, increased K+ accumulation and maintenance of higher K+/Na+ ratio which is a good indicator to assess salt tolerance.
€ 86, 90
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Recognition of N-acetylamino acids and DNA constituents by lanthanides
Recognition of N-acetylamino acids and DNA constituents by some trivalent lanthanide comounds
Hassan, Azab Ibrahim Rasha, Gareib
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838340180 § pagine 512
Data pub. 20100121
This book reflects a decade of intense research onthe recognition of N-acetylamino acids andDNAconstituents by potentiometric , electroanalyticaland luminescence techniques, culminating inexcellent successes over the last few years. In thebook’s sections , the authors cover introductorytopics , fundamental chemistry, materials synthesisand recognition process using physicochemicaltechniques as well as an outlook on new directionsfor DNA and N-acetylamino acids recognition.
€ 86, 90
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BAND 3 DIFFUSION IN RBC AND IMPLICATIONS FOR RBC MEMBRANE STRUCTURE
SPT STUDY ON BAND 3 DIFFUSION ON HEALTHY AND DISEASED RED BLOOD CELLS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR RBC MEMBRANE STRUCTURE
Gayani, Kodippili
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838353074 § pagine 176
Data pub. 20100325
Band 3 which is the one of the most abundant membrane protein in red blood cell membrane. It is bound to the spectrin network via other proteins such as ankyrin, 4.1 or junctional complex. In addition to that literature suggests the presence of different sub populations of band 3. The spectrin mesh leads to the hexagonal compartments in red blood cell membrane. The arrangement of this skeleton network affects the stability and the size of thecompartments.We discovered that spectrin compartment size and the band3 diffusion vary from normal to disease patient’s blood such as HbSS (Sickle cell anemia), HbSC (Sickle hemoglobin C disease), HbSBo (Sickle cell zero-beta-thalasamia), HbSB+ (Sickle cell beta-plus-thalasamia), HS (Hereditary Spherocytosis), and HPP (Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis). HbSS has comparatively smaller compartment size and slow diffusion coefficient than normal blood cells. We have been able to show that by Single particle tracking (SPT) studies, which is investigated by video-enhanced TIR microscopy with 8ms temporal resolution, by labeling the band 3 with DIDS-Biotin linker bound to streptavidin Q-dots.
€ 74, 80
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PROTEIN PROFILING AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF TOMATO
Proteomics analysis and production of resistance against bcaterial wilt in tomato lines expressingXa21 gene
Amber, Afroz
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838393964 § pagine 280
Data pub. 20100812
Bacterial wilt caused by Pseudomonas solanacearumis a serious plant disease in tropics and warmclimate regions in the world. Agrobacteriummediated transformation was used for introductionof Xa21 gene for enhanced resistance to bacterialwilt in tomato cultivars. Factors effectingtransformation such as pre-selection, preculturingof explants with acetosyringone had improvedtransformation efficiency. There are very fewreports addressing the molecular mechanism ofthe plant responses to bacterial attack. Tomatocultivars were differentiated on the basis of theirresponses to bacterial wilt strain in to resistantand susceptible cultivars. Proteomic profiling wasdone for understanding of bacterial defenses.Molecular chaperones such as HSP70, 60 kDachaperonin, protein disulfide isomerase &amp; apicalmembrane antigen are speculated to have role inplant defenses against bacterial infection.Peroxiredoxin, ATP synthase, S-adenosyl methioninesynthase, arginase and iron ABC transporter areother candidate proteins speculated for plantdefense via JA and SA pathway.
€ 86, 90
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Molecular detection of viruses associated with diarrhea in tap water
Detection and characterization of viruses associated with diarrhea in tap water by the multiplex reverse transcription semi-nested PCR
Dongdem, Julius
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838390048 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100812
More than a billion diarrheal cases occur each year among children below 5 years resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Treated water which has been identified as a route of transmission has not been investigated in Ghana. Since the presence of viruses in drinking water is unacceptable a virological survey to detect and characterize rotavirus, norovirus and astrovirus was conducted on tap water in West Accra. Treated water samples were collected from 5 zones within the distribution network of Weija Head works. Two litres of each sample was concentrated 4000 fold and viruses which had adsorbed to the filtre were eluted with beef extract containing glycine. Viral RNA was extracted from all concentrates using phenol/chloroform, purified with RNaid®kit and reverse transcribed. The cDNA was amplified by nested PCR using specific primers and analyzed on agarose gel. The mean pH of samples determined was 8.0. Rotavirus was detected in 48.1% of samples. Of 10 samples selected, 4 were positive for GI norovirusand 3 for astrovirus. The detection pattern showed increased viral pollution with distance from the plant and areas with high human activity and that disinfection is inadequate.
€ 53, 90
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Primer Designing of DREB1A and DREB2A genes
DREB1A and DREB2A genes
Neha, Garg Anil, Prakash
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838395357 § pagine 124
Data pub. 20100817
Plants are prone to two types of stresses namelybiotic and abiotic stresses. Among abiotic stresses, environmental stresses viz. drought, high salinityand low temperature are important which causeadverse effects on the growth and development ofplants. Abiotic environmental stresses are theimportant factors responsible for low productivityof crops. DREB1A gene has been shown mainly toresist the effect of low temperature whereas DREB2Agene has been found to resist the effect of droughtin plants. Therefore, present work on DREB1A andDREB2A genes is a key and fundamental work for improvement in agricultural productivity and toreveal the responsive mechanism of plants to adverseenvironmental stresses and enhances the ability ofcrops to tolerate abiotic stresses. The present workis directly related to fulfil the food needs forincreasing population Globally. In this monograph, we have discussed about the primer designing ingeneral and specifically for DREB1A and DREB2Agenes, anapproach to know whether a plant isdrought resistant and/or low temperature resistant.
€ 64, 90
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Understanding Evolution of Antifreeze Mechanisms in Antarctic Fish
Endogenous Effects of +4 C Acclimation on the Antarctic Teleost Trematomus bernacchii
John, Morrison
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838392479 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100817
Antarctic fishes live in some of the coldest watersin on the planet, temperatures at which most fisheswould freeze and become fish-‘sicles.’ They, Antarctic fish, have developed a unique set ofadaptations which lower the freezing point of theirblood including a higher salt concentration and anantifreeze protein. In this text, the mechanism ofthe higher salt concentration is described, and italludes to the evolution of this property due toenvironmental pressure. The text starts with a brief overview of the ecologyof Antarctic waters and quickly runs in to thebiochemistry behind enzymatic ion transport.Itdoes a thorough job of characterizing the change infunction of the ion pump with respect totemperature, and, the change in protein make-up infishes at different temperatures.
€ 53, 90
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Movements of eyes in real tasks
Reading, image classification and action observation
Roberts, Paeglis
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838365350 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20100818
Physical characteristics of eye movements are analysed in three expressions of cognition within this thesis. Thus methods for the analysis of the perception of human motion, images of real objects and text reading have been presented and compared here. Two video-based eye-trackers were used methods for the data acquisition and analysis were devised. Skilled and average Latvian readers contributed to estimation of key eye movement factors in reading. Methods have been developed for further usage in classification tasks by eye movements. Athletes are capable of using two visual strategies when assessing a novel sports scene and when watching it repeatedly.
€ 53, 90
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Conceptual Enzymology and Biological Oxidation
Friday, Uboh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838378695 § pagine 492
Data pub. 20101018
The book "Conceptual Enzymology and Biological Oxidation" is a new edition of a highly popularaspect of biochemistry. The text introduces thereaders the nature of enzymes, classes of enzymes, vitamins and coenzymes, mechanisms of enzyme actionand biological oxidations, enzyme kinetics, regulations of enzymes activities, isolation andpurification of enzymes, industrial and clinicalaspects of enzymes as well as antioxidants in elevenchapters. This book is recommended for all thegraduate and undergraduate students as well asteachers in life science and the relateddisciplines.
€ 86, 90
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Lipid/saccharide complexes for drug delivery
Structure and Dynamics
Yuri, GERELLI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838397528 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20100824
Since the mid ’90s, colloidal carriers have been used as drug delivery systems for effective administration of drugs having biopharmaceutical problems, such as severe side effects, low stability in biological fluids, specific organ toxicity, low bioavailability or poor aqueous solubility. Encapsulation into nano-sized carriers not only protects the active species from chemical and enzymatic degradation, but also makes it possible to localize the release process and to tune its kinetics. Biocompatible drug delivery vectors can be built up using a variety of materials including polymers, lipids, gels and hydrogels and emulsions. Among them, great attention has been addressed to particles obtained from ionic lipids with polyelectrolytes as stabilizing agents. In this book the characterization of the structure and the local dynamics of lipid/saccharide vectors is presented. The size and surface characteristics of these nanoparticles have been optimized to increase their circulation time in the bloodstream and to improve the biodistribution of the drugs. The results should be useful for the development of advanced drug vectors and for the comprehension of their macroscopic functioning.
€ 64, 90
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Nutritional composition and hypocholesterolemic effect of Mushroom
Pleurotus sajor-caju and Pleurotus florida
Md. Asaduzzaman, Khan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838399560 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20100827
Mushroom cultivation has been started recently in Bangladesh. People in Bangladesh are still not very aware of the nutritional and medicinal importance of mushrooms. In this study, the nutritional values of two species of mushrooms (Pleurotus sajor-caju and P. florida) have been determined. These mushrooms are rich in proteins and fibers, and contain a lower amount of lipid. They are also rich in mineral contents. The feeding of hypercholesterolemic rats with 5% powder of fruiting bodies of P. sajor-caju and P. florida reduced the plasma total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL/HDL ratio level significantly.These properties may be due to several mechanisms, one of which is the increased cholesterol excretion through feces by mushroom feeding. Dietary mushroom P. florida also reduced lipid peroxidation in hypercholesterolemic rats, this data suggests that this mushroom might be an important antioxidant. This study revealed that P. sajor-caju and P. florida mushrooms are nutritionally valuable food items with high levels of protein and fiber. And mushrooms might be good nutrition source for heart patients and also for diabetic and cancer patients.
€ 53, 90
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Biochemical Characterization in Cassava
Biochemical Potentials of Cassava
Suriya, vathana
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838393858 § pagine 108
Data pub. 20100906
The purpose of publishing the topic on cassava is today’s need, because the utilization of storage foods, seems to be very vital for growth and development of young ones. The advancement in science and change in life-style and hurriedness in achieving goals among the younger generation, needs to know the significance of vital foods rather than fast foods, since cassava is a highly nutritive and a commercial food which is also ecofriendly to the farmers, where agriculture seems to be the prime occupation in tropical countries like India.
€ 53, 90
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Aluminium Stress on Germinating Seeds of Cicer arietinum:
Alterations in Growth, ROS Catabolism and Lipid-Protein Oxidation
Keshav Kant, Sahu Deepa, Biswas S., C. Naithani
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838399744 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100906
Cicer arietinum (Gram) is an important protein rich pulse crop. The effect of Aluminium (Al) on radicle growth and biochemical markers of oxidative stress, viz, superoxide, H2O2, MDA, protein carbonyls and hydroperoxides as well as antioxidant enzymes were studied. These physiological and biochemical parameters were assessed in the growing radicles [1 and 4 days] of germinating Cicer arietinum seeds treated with 0.5 - 3.5 mM AlCl3. Results revealed that Al treatment causes severe inhibition on radicle growth. This growth inhibition was preceded by an excessive accumulation of ROS and resulting oxidized protein carbonyls and MDA formation. Also, the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as SOD, CAT, POX and APX were impaired. We conclude that excessive accumulation of superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, MDA and protein carbonyls, markers of oxidative stress, due to simultaneous failure of ROS detoxification enzyme system is responsible for the inhibition of radicle growth of Cicer arietinum treated with Al salts.
€ 53, 90
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Phosphorylation of ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor, Sml1
Structure-Function and Regulation of Yeast Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitor, Sml1
Tomoaki, Uchiki
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838366807 § pagine 280
Data pub. 20100906
Sml1 is a small protein in Saccharomyces cerevisiaethat inhibits the activity of ribonucleotidereductase (RNR) through its interactions with thelarge subunit of RNR. The cellular level of Sml1 isregulated by DNA damage and replication blockresponse through its phosphorylation by the Dun1kinase. The goal of this dissertation research isto elucidate structure-function and regulation ofSml1. The phosphorylation of Sml1 by the Dun1kinase was studied by a combination of massspectrometry, site directed mutagenesis, and P32incorporation. Three phosphorylation sites of Sml1were identified, and their order of phosphorylationwas indicated from the mutagenesis experiments. Inaddition, this study demonstrated that the Sml1- Rnr1 interactions reduced the phosphorylationlevels of Sml1 by making the phosphorylation sitesless accessible. Our data also suggest thatphosphorylation of Sml1 weakens the ability of Sml1to inhibit RNR. Taken together, this work hasprovided in-depth insights of Sml1’s structure- function and regulation.
€ 86, 90
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ROLE OF RAGE AS AN AMPHOTERIN RECEPTOR: FROM DEVELOPMENT TO DISEASE
Henri, Huttunen
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838323473 § pagine 64
Data pub. 20100913
Cell migration plays a vital role in many physiological processes, such as embryonic development and immunological defense, butalso in pathological processes, such as tumor cell invasion. Amphoterin, also known as High-Mobility Group-Box protein 1(HMGB1), is highly expressed in immature and malignant cells.Although it lacks a classical secretion signal, amphoterin is releasedfrom cells to regulate neurite outgrowth, cell migration anddifferentiation. Many extracellular functions of amphoterin aremediated by one of its cell surface receptors Receptor for AdvancedGlycation End products (RAGE), a multiligand receptor belonging tothe immunoglobulin superfamily. This thesis concentrates onidentifying molecular mechanisms through which RAGE mediateseffects of extracellular amphoterin on cells. The results suggest thatamphoterin and RAGE serve as a ligand-receptor pair havingimportant roles in the regulation of neuronal process growth, survival and differentiation, and in the regulation of tumor cellinvasiveness.
€ 53, 90
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Intravascular Ultrasound: A Static And Kinematic Point of View
Ultrasonic Signal Principles To Generate a Dynamic IVUS 3D Sequence and its Kinematics Artifacts Supressions
Misael, Rosales
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838323800 § pagine 152
Data pub. 20100913
IntraVascular UltraSound (IVUS) is an exploratorytechnique used in interventional procedures thatallows 2D cross section artery anatomy image, providing qualitative information about the causesand severity of the narrowing of the arterial lumen.Its importance is due not only to cross sectionvisibility but also to the possibility ofvisualizing plaque extension of a vessel segmentduring the catheter imaging pullback. At the moment, this kind of analysis is carried out manually byphysicians without taking into account theultrasonic signal principles of the image grey levelgeneration. This fact leads to a simplified use, andan inefficient interpretation of the IVUS images.Medical expert and computer vision researchers canuse this book to learn the concepts that allow tounderstand the origin of the images, researchers anddoctors can use it to learn and to compare theinfluence of different physical parameters in theIVUS image formation. The author provides in thisbook a new possibility that allows to give newpotential to the IVUS technique as an exploratoryand medical diagnostic tools.
€ 64, 90
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Molecular simulations of drugs targeting the DNA
Insight into Mechanism, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Molecular Recognition
Attilio, Vargiu Arturo, Robertazzi Paolo, Ruggerone
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838325132 § pagine 204
Data pub. 20100913
Cancer is the most common human genetic disease. As the DNA is a crucial target for curing cancer, understanding how molecules bind to nucleic acids and rationalizing the effect of this binding is fundamental to improve the knowledge of anticancer approaches. In recent decades molecular simulations of biological systems have assumed an increasing importance in the design of successful drugs and inhibitors. These approaches, born from classical and quantum-mechanical physics, developed at a such fast rate that nowadays they complement experimental techniques. In this book we exploit a broad range of these methodologies to investigate binding and molecular recognition of DNA by minor groove binders with cytotoxic properties. The focus is on mechanism and thermodynamics of molecular recognition, as well as on the factors affecting reactivity and selectivity of organic drugs and inorganic chemical cleavers. These studies should help to shed some light on the molecular roots behind key properties in recognition, such as affinity and selectivity, and should be useful to the student and the researcher approaching the world of computer simulations of nucleic acids.
€ 86, 90
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Allosteric biosensors for the diagnosis of infectious diseases
Beta galactosidase as an allosteric biosensor
Rosa M, Ferraz Anna, Aris Antoni, Villaverde
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838326733 § pagine 184
Data pub. 20100914
In the last years, the development of biosensing devices is constantly increasing. Specifically and among all types of biosensors, protein-only biosensors, as one part of those sensing devices, stand out due to their ease production and use. Taking advantage of the properties of some proteins and insertional fusion technologies, useful and cheap enzymatic biosensors can be generated. In this dissertation, the characterization of an HIV-1 protein-only biosensor, called NF795gpC, was described. Insertion of small peptides in permissive solvent exposed sites of the enzyme beta-galactosidase, as it was described previously by other authors, allowed the synthesis of proteins responding to specific antibodies. The interaction between protein and antibody can produce slight modifications in the sensor modulating its activity. The characterization of that interaction and the modification of other parameters, improved the knowledge of these specific biosensors, and may be the basis for the future development of other proteins able to detect other infectious diseases. The development of a sensing assay based on enzymes could represent big advances in public health.
€ 74, 80
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The Chaperone action of small heat shock protein, alpha-crystallin
Function of alpha-crystallin in preventing amorphous and amyloid formation of proteins
Arezou, Ghahghaei
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838326863 § pagine 296
Data pub. 20100914
?-Crystallin is the principal lens protein. It is amember of the small heat shock protein family(sHsp) and acts as a molecular chaperone bystabilizing proteins under stress conditionsthrough the formation of a soluble sHsp targetprotein complex to prevent their aggregation.Macromolecular crowding is ubiquitous in all typesof cells and describes the normal conditions insidea cell. The concentration of macromolecules insidea cell is very high (up to 300 mg/mL). Thus, thereis a major difference between in vivo and in vitroconditions such as those used in most studies ofprotein behaviour and properties. In vitro, much work has been published on theinteractions of ?-crystallin with target proteinsin dilute solutions. In this book in order tobetter understand the chaperone activity of ?- crystallin under conditions more closely resemblingthe intracellular environment, its interaction witha range of destabilized proteins in the presence ofdextran (68 kDa)have been examined.This book will be very warmly welcomed by scholarsof regional science, biochemist, biophysics, proteomics as well as biologist.
€ 86, 90
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Computational modeling and automation to study biomolecular dynamics
Case studies on automation approaches and computational modeling to probe physically principled dynamics of biomolecules
Shantanu, Sharma
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838327198 § pagine 180
Data pub. 20100914
Physically-principled computational modeling and automation techniques have emerged as potent methodologies in exploring biomolecular dynamics and generating experimentallytestable hypotheses. In this book, we present a set of simulation automation techniques and present results on case studies of biomolecular simulation. The research presented in this book helps us understand the mechanisms of biomolecular interactions at atomic and mesoscale levels. This work adds to scientific knowledge by a set of methodologies for exploring the dynamics of protein and RNA molecules.
€ 74, 80
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NMR Studies of the Allosteric Effectors of the Lac Operon
New Generation of NMR Studies
Julija, Romanuka
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838327297 § pagine 92
Data pub. 20100914
The lac operon is a classical example for gene expression inbacteria. This book describes structural studies of interactionsbetween the regulatory protein of the lac operon – Lac repressor –and its allosteric effectors – DNA, inducer, and anti-inducer. In the first part of this work, the NMR solution structures of adimeric mutant of the Lac repressor DNA binding domain –complexed with the auxiliary DNA operators – were determined.With this, variations in affinity of the Lac repressor for its naturalDNA operators can be explained. In the second part of the book, analysis of the NMR chemical shiftsof various functional states of the intact dimeric Lac repressormutant sheds light on the structure of the ternary complex. It alsoprovides evidence that the allosteric mechanism of the Lac repressorcan be described within the framework of the Monod-Wyman- Changeux model for allostery. The book should be useful to structural biologists with interest inbiomolecular interactions. Described strategies for production oflarge and toxic proteins for NMR spectroscopy might be of generalinterest to scientists confronted with similar challenges.?
€ 53, 90
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Simplifying Complex Networks
From a Clustering to a Coarse Graining Strategy
David, Gfeller
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838328140 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20100914
Networks, or graphs, provide a remarkable framework to represent a wide class of complex systems. Examples of such systems include protein interaction maps, neuronal connections in the brain, the Internet, electrical grids, or social interactions underlying the spreading of an epidemic. For most of these systems, the complexity arises because of their large size and intricate internal organization. A promising approach to simplify such systems is therefore to reduce the complexity of the corresponding networks. Throughout this Thesis, we investigated several methods to reduce the complexity of networks. In particular, we introduced a novel strategy, called Spectral Coarse Graining by analogy with the coarse graining in Statistical Physics. We describe how this new method allows us to unravel the backbone structure of a network and results in a significantly smaller, but truly representative version of the initial network. To illustrate the power of the method, we applied it to several real networks, with particular emphasis on networks describing the molecular dynamics of small proteins.
€ 64, 90
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Replacement of regulated weighting agents in beverage emulsions
Challenges facing physical stability of beverage emulsions in concentrated and diluted forms
Ali Reza, Taherian
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838328621 § pagine 192
Data pub. 20100914
A visit to the world of beverages on store shelvescan be full of surprises. Many of the beverages havean opaque juice-like appearance and are delicious aswell. To impart this kind of opacity and flavor tobeverages, it is usually necessary to disperse thesmall amount of oil into the water base. However, due to difference in density between oil and water, the oil simply “floats” on top of the water. In thecase beverages weighting agents (density adjusters)have commonly been added to the beverages, but theiruses are controversial, and have been banned orregulated in the European Union and other countriesall around the world. The author of this book has, therefore, come up with some substitutes forweighting agents. By adding a mixture of naturalhydrocolloid base, he has obtained a beverage withappetizing ingredients that remains stable formonths and doesn’t require harmful densityadjusters. Through this research, he has developedextensive expertise in emulsion stability whileaddressing consumer’s demand for appearance andtexture considerations. All of this knowledge isbound to take the beverage market to the new heights!
€ 74, 80
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Lipid oxidation in underutilised fish species
Mechanisms of lipid oxidation and safety assessment in underutilised fish species
SAMIRAMIS, SARKARDEI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838330044 § pagine 252
Data pub. 20100914
The aim of this thesis was to develop a food receipefor the developing countries using underutilisedfish species. The food was freeze-dried and storedat 22ºC with and without antioxidants. Lipidoxidation and safety of the fish used in the receipewere assessed. Raman spectra of oil extacted fromfreeze-dried mackerel and horse mackerel revealedsignificant alterations in lipid structure, as aresult of lipid oxidation. Combination of vitamins E+ C + citric acid was shown to be the most effectivein slowing lipid oxidation in fish and in foodproducts. Gel electrophoresis of myofibrillarproteins of freeze-dried mackerel showed a gradualloss of the myosin band in control samples.The data showed that fish from African and Asianmarine waters contain PCDD/Fs at levelssignificantly below the limit set by the EuropeanCommission. An assessment of dietary exposure toPCBs and Dioxins showed a daily intake per capita ofthese contaminants below the tolerable daily intake(TDI) and tolerable monthly intake for dioxinsestablished by World Health Organisation.
€ 86, 90
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Controlling Appetite
Studies in the effects of fat on satiety and food intake
Amy, Burns
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838330242 § pagine 128
Data pub. 20100914
There have over the past two decades been numerousattempts to arrive at a chemical formula whichreduces, without detrimental effects, the desire inhuman beings to consume more food than their bodiesrequire.It goes without saying that obesity, withrelated consequences of life threatening illnesses, is one of the most serious crises faced within thedeveloped world.This book, Controlling Appetite, describes a series of experiments conducted by itsauthor, Dr Amy Burns. The studies investigate theeffects of a test yoghurt containing a novel fatemulsion (Olibra™) on satiety and short-to-mediumterm food intake and compares this with the resultsof identical experiments in which volunteersconsumed a control yoghurt.The effects upon theirappetite and levels of satiety differedsignificantly, indicating a potential breakthroughin the effective use of natural ingredients in dietregimes.
€ 64, 90
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Interplay between the proteome and sensory quality in farmed trout
Searching for quality related bio-markers
Niels Krarup, Leth
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838330358 § pagine 128
Data pub. 20100914
Fish breeding have traditionally aimed at improving traits like growth rate and feed conversion ratio without really taking aspects of quality traits like meat texture and flavour into considerations. Taking eating quality into considerations when designing fish breeding programmes could potentially give fish farmers an advantage in a competitive market hampered by decreasing prices and increasing operation costs. Therefore all aspects of eating quality should be regarded when future breeding programs are designed. Important issues here are texture, flavour, odour, and external appearance of both fish and flesh. All the issues that may be important when the consumer judges the product are relevant.The combination of proteomics and multivariate analyses in order to extract relevant information may provide guidelines for further studies in this regard. Relations between the proteome and the sensory evaluation were found demonstrating the applicability of these methods. The detected maker proteins, which correlate with the trait of interest, may directly or indirectly represent the genes for the relevant trait.
€ 64, 90
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Telomerase in A549 cell line: Inhibition by Curcuma longa extract
Possible therapeutic effect in lung cancer
Mohammad, Pourhassan Moghaddam Nosratollah, Zarghami Mohammad, Rahbani
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838396613 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100914
Telomerase is active in more than %85 of cancersincluding lung cancer but not in the normal cells.In addition, lung cancer is the most prevalentcancer worldwide. Therefore, targeting thetelomerase in this cancer could be promising step inits treatment. Different agents have been proposedfor telomerase inhibition. But, they haveundesirable effects and it is necessary to studyalternative telomerase-inhibiting agents, preferablynatural compounds. Curcuma longa is a medicinalplant which its constituents, especially curcumin, has diverse anti-cancer properties including anti- telomerase action. Anti-telomerase action of purecurcumin has been studied previously. However, todate any study for investigating the effect ofcurcuma total extract on telomerase remainsunperformed. Therefore, the main aim of currentthesis was to study the effect of curcuma longatotal extract on telomerase inhibition in A549 cellsas in vitro model of lung cancer.
€ 53, 90
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Fundamental Techniques in Biochemistry Principles and Practice
Biochemical Techniques
Namrata, Singh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838335506 § pagine 300
Data pub. 20100915
“Fundamental techniques in Biochemistry: Principles and practice” isa textbook of biochemical techniques. It covers principles, instrumentation, practical procedures and applications of laboratorytechniques. It also provides mathematical methods required for datainterpretation, safety considerations, regulatory issues, and recentapplications.This book covers:• Chromatography • Chemical separation techniques • Electrophoresis • Centrifugation • Spectrophotometry • Radioisotope techniques.
€ 86, 90
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Proteomic biomarker discovery for preeclampsia
Research into circulating biomarkers to identify a serious pregnancy disorder
Kelly, Atkinson
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838326498 § pagine 244
Data pub. 20100915
Preeclampsia is a serious multisystem complication of late pregnancy with adverse effects for mothers and babies.Currently this disorder is diagnosed from clinical observations occurring late in the disease process.Unknown factors in the maternal circulation, possibly released by the preeclamptic placenta, have been linked to the pathophysiological changes characteristic of the disorder.The research described here used proteomic techniques to identify putative preeclampsia biomarkers from two sources: secreted from a placental cell line undergoing differentiation, and directly sampled from the serum and plasma of women with late-onset preeclampsia.The differentially regulated proteins found here provide an important first step towards developing effective biomarkers for diagnosing and/or predicting preeclampsia.
€ 86, 90
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Modelling biological systems
Dynamics of two biological oscillators: communication via calcium waves and quorum sensing
Wilfred, KEPSEU Jacques-A., Sepulchre Paul, Woafo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843353571 § pagine 116
Data pub. 20100915
Networks of coupled oscillators are observed in various domains of science. From physics to economy through biology, they are used to explain how collective behaviour emerges from interacting oscillators. In this book, we study through two specific examples, how biological systems use the distinctive properties of interconnected networks, widely studied in the biophysical science, to propagate informations and regulate vital physiological processes. Our interest focuses on: (1) Extension of the study of the communication via Ca2+ waves to a 1D and a 2D array of cells. (2) Communication through the quorum sensing phenomenon governing the transition from the saprophytes way of life to the infectious cycle for pathogenic bacteria particularly for Dickeya dadantii (Ex Erwinia Chrysanthemi) bacteria.
€ 53, 90
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Impact of Load Carriage on Gait and Muscle Activity
A study done on primary school children
Tarkeshwar, Singh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838381848 § pagine 308
Data pub. 20100929
The amount of loads carried in backpacks by school children has been increasing over the last two decades raising concerns among medical practitioners and parents about the possible detrimental effects prolonged heavy load carriage can have on the musculoskeletal system. Previous studies have indicated that loads higher than 15% of body weight affect the gait and trunk posture of children and can cause long term musculoskeletal problems. It has been reported in many countries that due to the structure of the curriculum, children usually carry loads as high as 22-25% of their body weight. Therefore, it is important that ergonomic backpacks be designed in order to alleviate the musculoskeletal stress. The present study investigated whether it was better to place the loads high up or low down on the back. Three different load amounts 10%, 15% and 20% body weight loads were carried on two locations (high and low) on the back. Kinematic, kinetic, temporal, spatial and muscle activity data at the lower and upper back muscles was collected and studied.
€ 86, 90
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Electrochemical synchronization of cell spreading on solid surfaces
Dictyostelium discoideum: synchronization of spreading
Marius, Socol
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843360630 § pagine 168
Data pub. 20101001
Cell synchronization is important for the analysisof molecular events involved in cell spreading andmotility. Electrostatic interactions between cellsand surfaces were investigated in order tosynchronize the first step in cell adhesion. LimE- GFP marked Dictyostelium discoideum cells were usedfor fluorescent tracking of actin polymerizationevents. Oscillating LimE fluorescent peaks wereobserved for individual cells in standard phosphatebuffer during spreading. At low ionic concentration(phosphate sucrose buffer 0.17 mM), cells levitateover the conductive surfaces (Indium Tin Oxide, ITO)due to electrostatic repulsion. An electrochemicaldevice was designed in order to apply anoverpotential pulse (+2.5 V/Ag, AgCl) during 0.1 s tothe ITO surface. In these conditions, protons areproduced by water oxidation, which reduce the ITOnegative surface charge and thus, attracting thelevitating cells simultaneously. Consequently, theseirreversible contacts with the surface triggered theonset of cell spreading. Therefore, we obtainedsynchronization of the spreading of a cellpopulation for the first time thanks to anelectrochemical method.
€ 74, 80
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Quantification in Positron Emission Tomography
Reconstruction, standarization and processing methods
Pablo, Aguiar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838386751 § pagine 188
Data pub. 20101003
This work is focused on the development of processing, quantification and standarization methods, aimed at enhancing the quality and accuracy of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) images, both for human brain studies and for high-resolution small animal studies. Firstly, the effects of scatter, reconstruction method, anatomical variability, positron range, partial volume effect and non-colinearity on the quantification of PET studies are investigated. Several correction methods for the essential degradations are presented. Finally, the suitability of Monte Carlo techniques for simulating PET studies is also assessed.
€ 74, 80
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Molecular Regulation of the Exocytic Mode in Adrenal Chromaffin Cells
The Role of MARCKS and Non Muscle Myosin II in the Regulation of the Actin Cortex and Mode of Exocytosis
Bryan , Doreian
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843359191 § pagine 292
Data pub. 20101004
Neuroendocrine chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla are a primary output for the sympathetic nervous system. Chromaffin cells release catecholamine as well as vaso- and neuro-active peptide transmitters into the circulation through exocytic fusion of large dense-core secretory granules. Under basal sympathetic firing, chromaffin cells selectively release modest levels of catecholamines, helping to set the “rest and digest” status of energy storage. Under stress activation, elevated sympathetic firing leads to increased catecholamine as well as peptide transmitter release to set the “fight or flight” status of energy expenditure. While the mechanism for catecholamine release is widely studied, relatively little is known of how peptide transmitter release is regulated to occur selectively under elevated stimulation.This work investigated the role cytoskeletal elements and molecular motors play in the regulation of transmitter release from chromaffin cells.In summary, an intact actin cortex is required for modest release of catecholamines, while dissolution of the actin cortex and concomitant activation of mysoin II results in the increased transmitter release.
€ 86, 90
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Biochemical Characterization of Dystrophin Spectrin Type Repeats
Biochemical and Biophysical analysis of Dystrophin Spectrin Type Repeats with emphasis on structureprediction.
Ismaeel, Muhamed
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843360814 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20101004
The dystrophin gene and its association withdystrophies is a prime factor to study the spectrintype repeats (STR) of dystrophin. There are 24 triplehelical rods of Dystrophin STRs having fourflexible hinges. The exon skipping and tissuespecifity of the dystrophin isoforms make itsfunction diverse. The deletion of STRs and mutationscauses instability of the protein leading todiseases. This work studies the stability of spectrin typerepeat, which would identify the roles and probablyunderstand the function of individual spectrin repeatin diseases.The repeats are subjected to urea and temperatureand the helical stability is measured. Structureprediction methods were worked on d1617 dystrophinspectrin double repeat to predict its structure whichresulted in 4 angstrom resolution. The crystalstructure could not be solved with low resolution butdeduced the crystal conditions of face centeredorthorhombic F222 space group for d1617. The STR stability and structure is important inmedicine and gene therapy, which would aid incomplementing against absent repeats or frameshift mutation in dystrophies and also aid in drugdevelopment.
€ 53, 90
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Spectroscopy of major Biochemical Compounds of Coffee Beans
Caffeine, Chlorogenic, UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Abebe, Belay
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838375601 § pagine 112
Data pub. 20101007
The molecular spectroscopy which works in thewavelength regions of UV-Vis have variousapplications. For quantitative determination speciesin mixtures, characterization of pure compound, identification of the presence or absence of aparticular species in a mixture or certainfunctional groups in a compound. It also used tostudy self-association, hetero-association andthermodynamic properties of compound.Thus, in thisresearch, the contents of caffeine andchlorogenicacids in coffee beans have beeninvestigated by spectroscopic and theoreticalmethods.In addition, the optical transitionproperties of caffeine, caffeic and 5-caffeoylquinicacids were determined in different solvents byintegrating the absorption coefficients. Moreover, the concentration dependent self-association ofcaffeic, 5-caffeoylquinic acids and their hetero- association were analyzed by dimer model and Benesi- Hildebrand approaches. The thermodynamic parameters, enthalpy, Gibbs free energy and entropy ofdimerzation reactions were calculated from van’tHoff equation.
€ 53, 90
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Modulation of protein-protein interactions
The role of short peptides in modulating protein-protein interactions in-vivo
Altaf, Dar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843361781 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20101012
Interaction of proteins is central to various cellular processes like cell growth, proliferation, differentiation and programmed cell death. To study the specific role of a single protein-protein interaction of a multifunctional protein or protein complex, it is necessary to interrupt each single interaction individually to elucidate their respective role and influence they exert. In this study two approaches were employed to modulate protein interactions. First one was to target a known protein-protein interaction by expressing specific peptides in vivo. The second one was based on the LXXLL motif to disrupt interactions between transcription factors and coactivators.
€ 53, 90
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The Architecture of New Molecules - A Dynamic Approach
A Research Project
Maria, Burguete
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843355032 § pagine 188
Data pub. 20101013
This book is about a dynamic vision of chemical andbiochemical phenomena from the world ofcontemporary chemistry and biochemistry, the mainfeatures of which are: structure, function andreactivity. It deals with concepts concerning thevarious ways in which it is possible to visualizethe molecular structure of the substances that goto make up our universe. It looks at molecularsynthesis as if it were dealing with moleculararchitecture – actually, that is really the waythings are, given that the whole worldis composed of small molecular fragments whichconnect with each other in more or less complexways until they achieve the target molecule. The elements that lie behind all this molecularscenery – the historical development of the mainconcepts that underpin a dynamic vision of themolecular structure of the world we live in –provide us with a better understanding of thehistorical and philosophical vision of scientificareas such as chemistry, biochemistry and medicinepresented by the author.
€ 74, 80
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Vascular Endothelium Dysfunction New Paradigms
Co-Relation between Vascular Endothelium Dysfunction and Insulin
Prarina, pandita
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843357050 § pagine 144
Data pub. 20101013
This book consists of fundamentals of VascularEndothelium Dysfunction and role of insulin inprevention of vascular dysfunction either by increasedhomocysteine levels or high cholesterol level.Itincludes methods for inducing vascular dysfunction andprotective role played by insulin via molecular basisof PI3K/AkT pathway.The organization of book is simpleand text is divided into different contents.The results are discussed in the forms of graphs, tables and pictures. Endothelium dysfunction is mostly associated cardiovascular disorder, dementia, cerebrovascular diosoders.
€ 64, 90
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DNA-binding aromatic drug molecules
Physico-chemical interactions and their biological roles
Maxim, Evstigneev
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843353892 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20101025
Aromatic molecules have been widely utilized inmedicine as components of therapeutic drugseffective against various diseases. Of utmostimportance now is the use of aromatic drugs incombination (combinational therapy), which leads tosynergistic improvement of the chemotherapeuticindex compared to when used alone (monotherapy). Inthe majority of cases the mechanisms of biologicalsynergy are unknown or not explained at thecellular level. This review focuses on thebiological role of direct intermolecularinteraction of DNA-binding aromatic drug molecules, including their self-association, hetero- association, DNA complexation and specificmolecular mechanisms operating in three-componentsystems, Drug1-Drug2-DNA. The theoryof ‘interceptor-protector’ action is discussed, providing a molecular insight into the mechanismsof biological synergism. This monography should beuseful for anyone working in the fields ofbiophysical and medicinal chemistry and dealingwith interactions of DNA-targeting drug molecules.
€ 53, 90
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TIGERNUT (Cyperus esculentus L.)
THE NUTRITIVE COMPOSITION AND SOME BIOCHEMICAL EFFECTS
CHUKWUMA, EKEANYANWU ONONOGBU, IKPENDU CHRISTOPHER NJOKU, OBI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843367455 § pagine 116
Data pub. 20101025
The worsening food crisis and the consequent widespread prevalence of malnutrition in developing andunderdeveloped countries have resulted in highmortality and morbidity rates, especially amonginfants and children in low-income groups (Enujiugbaand Akanbi, 2005). The reliance on starchy roots andtubers and protein deficient cereals as main staplesresults in consumption of non-nutritious foods. Theinsufficient availability of nutrient rich diets andthe high cost of the available ones have prompted anintense research into harnessing the potentials ofthe lesser known and underutilized crops, which arepotentially valuable for human and animal foods tomaintain a balance between population andagricultural productivity, particularly the tropicaland subtropical areas of the world.This book containsresearch work done on Tigernut to determine theNutritive composition and the biochemical effects ofthe tuber. The findings from the research would shedsome light on the nutritional qualities of the tuberand advice on the cultivation and consumption of thetuber.
€ 53, 90
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Ecophysiology of Heliodiaptomus
Temporal and diel variation in digestiveenzymes of H.viduus and H.cinctus
Tapan K., Dutta T., Bhattacharya
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843363853 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20101102
Copepoda being one of the most abundant groups of zooplankton constitutes the easiest and rich source of protein for fish. Ecologically it is an important link in the food chain of aquatic ecosystem. H.viduus and H.cinctus are common calanoid copepod of the oriental region. Physicochemical factors of water play a major role not only in bringing about changes in their number but also in diel and seasonal variation in the digestive enzyme activities, which are species specific and may be correlated with the different food habits of juveniles and adults. Biochemical contents of suspended particulate matter (SPM) and at least some physicochemical factors of water seem to influence the digestive enzyme activities of these copepods. The information generated in this work will be of immense use for the aquaculturists in the live fish-food culture.
€ 64, 90
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Potential of Achyranthes aspera in diabetic wound healing
research work did by Mr. Mandar Rajendra Zambare for the fulfillment of M. Pharmacy course
Mandar, Zambare
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843370189 § pagine 124
Data pub. 20101103
This study reveals the negative impact of diabetes mellitus on wound healing, both in experimental and clinical settings. Achyranthes aspera have been used in the traditional medicine for treatment of diabetes, wound healing, and many other complications. In the present investigation wound healing potential of ethanolic extract of Achyranthes aspera has been evaluated in normal treated and hyperglycemic rats.EEAA contains saponins, alkaloids, and flavonoids. Two weeks repeated dose treatment ofEEAA, Reduced serum glucose level and restored body weight Produced antihyperglycemic effect. Reduced clotting time and haemoglobin content Showed faster wound contraction rate.Improved RBCs and WBCs count. Normalize the oxygen flow capacity and colour index. showed improvement in biochemical parameter estimation. Histopath study showed increased epithelisation of wound granulatingtissue and protective effect on architecture of β cells. SDS- PAGE analysis of wound tissue shows differentproteins expression compared to normal animals. Thus it indicates that Achyranthesaspera possesses potential as a wound healing agent and also have antidiabetic activity.
€ 64, 90
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Molecular and Cellular Effects of LLLT in Diabetic Wound Healing
An in vitro study
Nicolette, Houreld Heidi, Abrahamse
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843370196 § pagine 236
Data pub. 20101103
Wound healing is a complex procedure involving avariety of cells, cytokines and growth factors.Disregulation of this procedure leads to chronic, slow-to-heal wounds, a complication commonly foundin diabetes. Diabetes results in hyperglycemia whichin turn damage blood vessels and nerves, leading todelayed wound healing that often requires lower limbamputation. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), commonlyknown as phototherapy, has emerged as an alternativetreatment; it abates the inflammatory reaction andstimulates wound healing. Despite the advocacy ofthis treatment, there has been a reluctance toaccept it due to a lack of an understanding of theunderlying mechanisms of action. The effect ofwavelength, beam type, energy output, energy level, energy intensity and exposure regime remainunexplained, and no therapeutic window for dosimetryand mechanism of action has been determined at thelevel of individual cells types. Both clinicians andresearchers will find this book helpful as itprovides a basic understanding of the cellular andmolecular effects of laser irradiation on diabeticwounded cells in vitro.
€ 86, 90
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Grewia asiatica against radiation induced oxidative stress in mice
Modulation of Radiation Induced Oxidative Stress in Brain of Swiss albino Mice byGrewia asiatica
Dr. Rashmi, Sisodia ., Ahaskar Dr., Muktika
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843362245 § pagine 132
Data pub. 20101029
Grewia asiatica native to Indian subcontinent andsouthern Asia also known as famine food is rich inantioxidants. It is cultivated on commercial scalemainly in northern states of India and is wellknown for its medicinal properties in Ayurveda. Thefruit is astringent and stomachic. It reported thatunripe Phalsa fruit alleviates inflammation and isadministered in respiratory, cardiac and blooddisorders as well as in for fever reduction.Furthermore, infusion of bark is given asdemulcent, febrifuge and treatment for diarrhea.Recent researches have indicated its potent role inradioprotection also, attributed to synergisticeffects of antioxidants viz. anthocyanin- cyanidin3-glucoside, vitamin C, Carotenoids, minerals, dietary fibers etc present in it and their capacityto scavenge free radicals. and enhancement of DNAdamage repair. The book discusses the overallperspectives and mechanisms of radioprotection byGrewia asiatica in whole brain and its differentparts cerebrum and cerebellum of Swiss albino micesupplemented prior/post irradiation.
€ 64, 90
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INTRODUCTION TO ENZYMOLOGY
Enzymes: The Catalysts of Biological Systems
Wondatir Nigatu, Aragaw
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843364621 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20101031
This book is primarily intended for undergraduatestudents and science professionals. Topics coveredinclude properties of enzymes, nomenclature, biological functions, structures and mechanisms, kinetics, inhibition, regulation, mode of actions, and applications. Each topic is self-sufficientexplanatory enlighten in simple language with largenumber of figures, tables and reactions. This bookcan serve as a ready reference for the study ofenzymes.
€ 64, 90
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Hydrodynamic Analysis of Groucho Q-Domain
Physical Biochemistry techniques reveals an unexpected shape
Dennis, Kuo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843374231 § pagine 80
Data pub. 20101128
The Groucho (Gro)/Transducin-like-enhancer of split (TLE) family of corepressors plays a significant role in the regulation of many cellular processes. Having no intrinsic DNA-binding activity, Gro/TLE interacts with various DNA-bound repressor proteins to repress transcription. Gro/TLE possesses a conserved region known as the Q-domain, and this region has been shown to direct the oligomerization of Gro/TLE, which is required for repression. Although the Q-domain is required for oligomerization, its structural properties have never been fully characterized. Here, the Q-domain was tagged with a small ubiquitin-related modifier protein (SUMO) to alleviate aggregation observed with the untagged Q-domain. Size exclusion chromatography (Gel Filtration) and analytical ultracentrifugations were performed. Results show that SUMO-Q oligomerizes predominantly as a tetramer. However, significant heterogeneity is observed at high salt concentrations. Analysis of the hydrodynamic data suggest a markedly non-spherical structure.
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Evaluation antioxidant activity
Synthesis and antioxidant properties of some benzothienopyridine and benzothienopyrimidone derivatives
Raghunath, Toche
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843358729 § pagine 68
Data pub. 20101125
Two different series of benzothienopyridines andbenzothienopyrimidines were synthesized in good yieldsand their structures were established by spectroscopiccharacterization.Free radical scavenging effects ofsynthesized compounds were also evaluatedexperimentally against DPPH and ABTS radicals. In theseries; 2-amino-benzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxamide2 and2-pyridine-2-phenyl-, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-hexahydro- benzo[4, 5]thieno[2, 3-d]pyrimidin-4- ylamine 6d are showed the highest radical scavengingactivity against both radicals and their radicalscavenging effects were comparable to the referencestandard Trolox.
€ 53, 90
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Feed Resources Assessment and Evaluation
Results of a Study Conducted in Adami Tullu Jiddo Kombolcha District, Southern Ethiopia
Duressa, Dinsa Adugna, Tolera Yosef, Tekle-Giorgis
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843351737 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20101123
The book presents an account of feed resources assessment and evaluation in Adami Tullu Jiddo Kombolcha district of Oromia Regional State, southern Ethiopia. It deals with the production system, livestock production, feed resources base, nutritional quality of feed resources and livestock feeding system. The findings are based on extensive household survey, focused group discussions and laboratory evaluation of the most common feed resources. The book is a very useful resource for livestock development workers and researchers, including graduate students, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions of the World.
€ 53, 90
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From Genome Sequence to Enzyme activity
Novel Enzyme Activity
Sameh, Soror
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843376280 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20101124
Esterases and lipases are widely used as industrialenzymes. The industrial demand for both increasedconstantly over the last 20 years. In 2000 themarket value of lipoyltic enzymes was US $ 90millions which represent around 7% of the wholeenzymes market value. They are used in variouscommercial applications such as therapeutic, diagnostic and analytical reagents and as catalystsin different industries e.g. dairy, paper, cosmetics, synthesis of chiral drugs etc. The demandfor esterases and lipases for industrialapplications is increasing; therefore we need tofind new enzymes with interesting catalyticproperties.Because of their rich secondary metabolism, Streptomyces species offer a relatively untappedsource of interesting esterases and lipases. In thisbook we show how we can use the information obtainedfrom genome projects to search for enzymes of novelactivity, which can act as a good candidate forindustrial applications.
€ 64, 90
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Feruloyl Esterases as Biotechnological Tools
Feruloyl Esterase type A from Aspergillus awamori; Production, Structure, Stability, and Applications
Ahmed, Fazary
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843377768 § pagine 192
Data pub. 20101124
Feruloyl esterases acting on plant cell wall polymers represent key tools for degradation of plant cell wall. It represents a diverse group of hydrolases catalyzing the cleavage and formation of ester bonds between plant cell wall polysaccharide and phenolic acid. They are widely distributed in plants and microorganisms. The work in this book describes(1) Literature studies on feruloyl esterases.(2) Production, partial purification andcharacterization of feruloyl esterase (FAE-II) byAspergillus awamori in submerged fermentation.(3) Studies on temperature dependent kinetics ofnative Aspergillus awamori feruloyl esterase FAE-IIin water solutions.(4) Biochemical studies on native and cross-linked aggregates of Aspergillus awamori feruloyl esterase(5) Stability and solubility studies of native and activated Aspergillus awamori feruloyl esterase(6) Expression of feruloyl esterase from Aspergillus awamori in Escherichia coli; Characterization and crystal studies of the recombinant enzyme.
€ 74, 80
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Mercury induced stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants
Analysis of growth, oxidative damage and antioxidant defense system
Gopal Krishna, Sahu Seema, Upadhyay
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843375757 § pagine 56
Data pub. 20101124
Worldwide, wheat is a staple food of man kind. Toevaluate the phytotoxicity of differentconcentrations (0.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10 and 25 µM) ofmercury (Hg) parameters like growth, biomass, totalprotein and chlorophyll content were determined. Hginduced oxidative damage was analysed by themeasurement of electrolytic leakage, H2O2 and MDAcontent. Further, to investigate antioxidativedefense mechanism induced by Hg, the level of nonenzymatic antioxidants such as CAR, ASC and theactivity of enzymatic antioxidants CAT, POX, APX, and SOD have been measured. Wheat plants exposed tolower concentrations of Hg (2.5 and 5 µM) did notexperience any oxidative stress. However, treatmentwith 10 µM of Hg, the roots and leaves ofwheat plants responded differently. Both the leavesand roots of plants treated with higherconcentration of Hg (25 µM) were subjected tocomparatively greater oxidative damagedemonstrating that the antioxidant components werenot able to remove the Hg stress at higherconcentration in Triticum aestivum.
€ 53, 90
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Pharmaceutical Significance of earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae
A brief study on the significance of earthworms
Abhishek, Mathur Deepika, Mathur Virender, Kumar Dua
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843375719 § pagine 60
Data pub. 20101121
Earthworms are recognized as farmer’s friend. Inspite of their utility in the fields these are also having medicinal &amp; pharmaceutical significance. In the research it has been described that a species of earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae which is native of Africa is having the medicinal importance. The antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties of Eudrilus eugeniae were studied. The chapters of the book are written in a standard research paper format and are easy to understand. Standard references and citations of the work donegiven at the end of each chapter provides a sense to the research.
€ 53, 90
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n-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS
ROLE IN COMBATING LIPID PEROXIDATION
Heggadadevanakote Doreswamy, Ramachandran Kusum, Ramachandran
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843372947 § pagine 248
Data pub. 20101119
Oxidative stress has been implicated as the majorcausative factor in the etiology of life-threatningdiseases namely atherosclerosis, cancer and thelike.The reactive oxygen species (ROS) releasedduring this condition bring about peroxidation oflipid which in turn lead to a cascade ofdestructivemechanisms ultimately leading to cell death.Although internally present enzymes and externallysupplied synthesis antioxidants are capable ofcounteracting this condition, their short comingsinclude restricted turnover and undesired side- effects, respectively. Thus, the role of n-3 PUFAin combination with naturally present phytochemicalswas evaluated in alleviating conditions of oxidativestress in animal models-rats as well as gerbils, whose lipid metabolism mechanism is close to humanswhen compared to rats. This book will prove to be agood read for academicians, researchers and evenentrepreneurs involved in the field of nutrition &amp;medicine, not withstanding biochemistry.
€ 86, 90
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Dynamics of Permselectivity of the Glomerular Capillary Wall
Mathematical Modeling of the Size-Selective Function of Renal Glomerular Capillaries in Healthy and Altered Conditions
Ehab, Mohamed
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843365390 § pagine 108
Data pub. 20101118
The structure, function, and composition of thebasement membrane of glomerular capillaries of themammalian kidney have been extensively studied, inlight of the membrane’s frequent involvement inrenal diseases. A novel mathematicalmodel, based on the Fiber Matrix Theory, wasdeveloped to describe the dynamics ofpermselectivity of the glomerular capillary barrierusing mainly its hemodynamic and morphometricvariables. The glomerular basement membrane wasrepresented as a homogeneous 3D meshwork of fibersof uniform length (Lƒ), radius (Rƒ), and packingdensity (Nƒv) and characterized by a local Darcypermeability. The model was appropriate forsimulating in vivo fractional clearance data ofneutral test macromolecules from an experimental ratmodel. We believe that the Lƒ and Rƒ best-fitnumerical values, characterizing a glomerularbasement membrane geometrical arrangement, mayrepresent diagnostic measures for renal function inhealth and disease. That is, these parameters maysignify new insights for the diagnosis of some humannephropathies and possibly may explain thebeneficial effects and/or sites of action of somepharmacological modifiers.
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COCOA CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
Roles of Polyphenols and Enzyme Reactivation inFlavor Development of Under-Fermented Cocoa Beans
MISNAWI, JATI TEGUH, WAHYUDI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843372848 § pagine 260
Data pub. 20101117
Flavor is the most important constituent in chocolate and cocoa-based products where its precursors are developed mainly during fermentation of the bean. Research has demonstrated that unfermented cocoa bean does not develop any chocolate flavor when roasted and is excessively astringent due to its high polyphenol and limited quantity aroma precursors. On the other hand, recently cocoa polyphenols have received much attention owing to their antioxidant property and possible beneficial implication in human health. A contraction situation where the expectation on the advantageous will be compensated with lowering its product quality. Through depth researches experiments, the author found that cocoa polyphenols play important role in the development flavor. Underfermented cocoa bean which accepted as “bad bean” by cocoa and chocolate manufactures actually store a “bio engine” in form of remaining key enzyme activity which could be reactivated to produce good quality product. This book is the answer for everyone who interested in cocoa industry, students, lectures and scientists who learn flavor and enzyme reactivation, and whoever inquisitive in the science and technology development.
€ 86, 90
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Adhesives from Marine Microorganisms
Characterization and ATR-IR adsorption studies of related model compounds
Luigi, Petrone Jim, McQuillan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838342085 § pagine 200
Data pub. 20101116
All benthic marine organisms having a dispersalphase in their life histories require an adhesivestrategy that allows them to adhere to diverseunderwater substrates over a wide range ofenvironmental conditions. In this book, the adhesionof Perna canaliculus mussel larvae and Undariapinnatifida algal spores was studied mainly byelectron microscopic techniques and attenuated totalreflection infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, spectroscopic studies on the adsorption of modelcompounds on titania confirmed the presence ofanionic functional groups in the organism secretionswhich are thought to be responsible for theunderwater interactions of the bioadhesives withimmersed surfaces. Integrating the data obtainedfrom surface chemistry, physical-chemistry andbiochemistry experiments appear to be a necessarystrategy in order to elucidate the complex adhesionprocess of marine microorganisms and to developnovel approaches to enhance the organismssettlement, for instance in aquaculture, or on theother hand to inhibit biofouling of underwatersurfaces.
€ 74, 80
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ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDY OF NATURAL ANTICANCER DRUGS VOLUME 2
STUDY OF NATURAL ANTICANCER DRUGS BY POLAROGRAPHY
Dr. GARIMA, MODI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843372152 § pagine 56
Data pub. 20101108
Electrochemistry has been used in cancerPhrmacologyin a variety of ways. This is the area where themajority of studies of correlation betweenelectrochemical parameters and biologicalactivities were performed.Organic electrochemistryhas been of increasing interest for industrialapplications in recent years because the costs ofelectrochemistry have been rising more slowly thanthe costs of conventional chemical reagents andelectrochemical procedures can be environmentallyless intrusive than other chemical processes. Ingeneral, electrochemistry has been used inprocesses where bio-reduction or bio-oxidation isconcerned. They can be classified in commontheoretical frameworks or as analytical tools toobserve, prove and predict biological phenomena.
€ 53, 90
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ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDY OF NATURAL ANTICANCER DRUGS
study of natural anticancer drugs by polarography
Dr. GARIMA, MODI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843369848 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20101105
Organic electrochemistry has been of increasinginterest for industrial applications in recentyears because the costs of electrochemistry havebeen rising more slowly than the costs ofconventional chemical reagents and electrochemicalprocedures can be environmentally less intrusivethan other chemical processes. Modern version of electro analytical techniques isused know a days for the purpose of drug analysisof substances in sample obtain from Biological, industrial environmental medicinal and naturalorigins. Advanced versions of Voltametry/Polarography methods are used in the analysis oforganic compound in different environment becausethese methods are non-destructive ones.
€ 53, 90
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Photodiagnosis of Oral Malignancy
Basic, Translational and Clinical
Rupananda, Mallia Subhash, Narayanan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838393735 § pagine 196
Data pub. 20101230
Oral cancer represents a significant and growingconcern worldwide due to its high prevalence. Earlydetection of neoplastic changes in the oral mucosais the preeminent method to improve survival ratesand quality of life of patients, because at theseembryonic stages their eradicativetreatment measures would be immense andmore effective. Currently, most accepted clinicalprocedure for detection of oral cancer involvesvisual inspection and ensuing biopsy guidedhistological analysis, which is consideredas “gold standard”. However, this intact procedureis subjective, time consuming, agonizing and costly.Consequently, explorationof newtechniques for early diagnosis of oral cancer assumegreat significance, which are often knownas "optical biopsies".However, development of suchan optimal cost-effective optical system withadequate diagnostic accuracies for clinicalapplication is still a challenge. This book presentsan overview on basics of cancer, light-tissueinteraction concepts and a critique.Moreover, it explores some innovativeoptical approaches for early detection of oralcancer in a clinical environment.
€ 74, 80
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THE EFFECT OF CRYSTALLINE DEFECTS ON THE STRUCTURE OF COTTON FIBERS
The effect of crystalline size and lattice intrinsic strain, the structure-property relation
Samir, Osman
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843389174 § pagine 164
Data pub. 20101231
Until today there are many works have been done to improve this white gold crop. This work is an attempt to study cotton fibers using X-ray technique, and I think as it looks easy but it is very useful to understand the the desired mechanical properties of cotton fiber through the crystalline structure of these fibers. In this work, I have studied the effect of crystalline structure defects on the elastic modulus of cotton fibers. As will as, I have selected different species of cotton fibers which cultivated in India and Yemen. I hope this research work will be first step to develop the cultivation of this crop in my country (Yemen).
€ 74, 80
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Elements of Biotechnology
An Instant Approach
Mujeeb, Zaffar Banday Aga, Syed Sameer
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843388436 § pagine 140
Data pub. 20101229
This book comprises of eight chapters. Each and everychapter has been described in depth which we could haveafforded, so as to benefit the student as much aspossible. Every topic has been explained in the lucidlanguage. This book is actually a sequel to ourprevious book "Concepts in Biotechnology". Walking onthe same path we have really tried hard to make thetext up to date and competitive and at the same timeeasy in language so as to not be difficult to learn.
€ 64, 90
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Advanced NMR Techniques for Biomarkers Identification
Development and application of advanced NMR based strategies for biomarkers investigations
Debora, Paris
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843386357 § pagine 128
Data pub. 20101228
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy has emerged as a key tool for understanding metabolic processes in living systems. Recently, a new approach to elucidate metabolism and its mechanisms appeared to the scientific community scene. It is metabonomics: an analysis based on very few assumptions on the biochemical processes that occur in living systems, mainly investigated by advanced spectroscopic techniques including mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. The development of new spectroscopic tools for high thoughput analysis of selected biochemical pathways is crucial for metabolome investigations. The purpose of the present work was to explore the recent NMR improvements by applying and developing new metabolomic strategies for biomarkers discovery, including NMR data handling, peaks quantification and fast data acquisition. This book is integrally extracted from my PhD thesis.
€ 64, 90
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DIETARY FIBRE
NUTRITIONAL PHARMACOLOGY OF DIETARY FIBRE
CHUKWUMA, EKEANYANWU
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843389099 § pagine 80
Data pub. 20101228
The last decade has seen significant developments inour knowledge of dietary fibre and its role inpreservation of health and disease risk reduction.The concept has broadened, and the quest for auniversally recognised definition of dietary fibrecontinues. In defining fibre, the emphasis hasshifted from analytical methodology to physiologicalimpact. Although the underlying science remainscomplex, consumers now seem to be more aware of thefibre concept. Nevertheless, it has become clear thatfibre consumption in most developed nations issuboptimal and strategies to encourage consumers toincrease their fibre intake have achieved prominence.In this book, the botanical origin and chemicalstructure of dietary fibre are outlined. Based on ageneral overview of the physicochemical properties offibre, the various actions of dietary fibre arediscussed with particular reference to the role offibre in human disease.
€ 53, 90
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COMPARATIVE AND PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY WITH METABOLIC CONNOTATIONS
BASIC CONCEPTS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY
Friday, Uboh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843373425 § pagine 472
Data pub. 20101223
The textbook, in a well simplified approach, describes some topical concepts that will help thereaders to understand the basic biochemicalactivities that enhance life in various species oforganisms. Also, the chemistry, functions andmetabolism of such organic compounds ascarbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids andvitamins, as well as the roles of such organicmolecules as enzymes andhormones in biologicalsystems are discussed.In addition, the Text gives adetailed description of the various biologicalpigments in different species of organisms, as wellas some basic biochemical activities and processesin plants.
€ 86, 90
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ERYTHROPOIETIN AND HAEMOGLOBIN INTERACTION IN CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
EFFECT OF INJECTABLE ERYTHROPOIETIN ON THE LEVEL OF HAEMOGLOBIN IN PATIENTS HAVING CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
Tayyaba, Huma ., Khalil-ul-Rahman
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843384728 § pagine 88
Data pub. 20101223
The patients of chronic renal failure suffer fromanemia of normochromic normocytic type due toprogressive deterioration of kidney function as wellas with high level of (K+) potassium, phosphorus, blood urea and serum creatinine. The level ofhaemoglobin prior to treatment in these patients was7.38 ± 0.40. Due to gross anemia the patients of CRFsuffer from weakness and early fatigueability, sotheir normal routine work is disturbed. By two monthstreatment with injectable EP at the rateof 2000unit, there is a significant rise (9.68 ± 0.45) inlevels of Hb. The level of serum creatinine prior totreatment was 3.98 ± 0.30. But after treatment withinjectable EP at the rate of 2000 unit the levelraised to 4.6 ± 0.43. The level of BUN prior totreatment was 44.8 ± 2.96 and after treatment withinjectable EP at the rate of 2000 unit, the levelraised to 51.65 ± 3.28. High level of serumcreatinine and blood urea are not directly relatedwith EP but are due to dysfunctioning of kidney.However, by continuous treatment with EP, the levelsof haemoglobin in patients of chronic renal failurecan be achieved to normal level.
€ 53, 90
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Combustion of Black Liquor Droplets
Detailed Numerical Modeling of the Drying, Devolatilization and Char Conversion Processes
Mika, Järvinen
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838306858 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20100530
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) can be considered to be a real research and engineering tool for process design and development. Commercial CFD software contain many possibilities to model different sub-processes including evaporation and combustion. To improve these sub-models, a very detailed physical single particle combustion model for black liquor combustion is presented and experimentally validated in this book. This book contains a broad review on available research publications in the field of black liquor combustion, descriptions of detailed modeling techniques and observations on new conversion mechanisms. It gives new ideas on how to model combustion of thermally large particles. It should be useful reading for researchers and engineers working with numerical modeling of different conversion processes related to combustion, process chemistry and metallurgy.
€ 53, 90
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Probing Protein Structural Dynamics from ResidualDipolar Couplings
De novo determination of protein structure anddynamics from multi-aligning residual dipolarcouplings
Ke, Ruan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838303895 § pagine 156
Data pub. 20100530
Residual dipolar couplings (RDCs) provide explicitinformation of the molecular structure and dynamicsin solution at atomic level. Full utilization ofRDC datasets requires the acquisition under multiplealigning conditions, which remains experimentallychallenging. We have illustrated in an applicationto ubiquitin that molecular alignment can bemodified by varying the morphologicalcharacteristics of a composite medium, composed ofordered bacteriophage Pf1 particles embedded withinstretched polyacrylamide gel matrix. The molecularalignment in this composite media could be adjustedby varying the angles between the directors ofordering for the Pf1 and strained gel, or by varyingthe concentrations of the components or magnesium.Since the acquisition of five independent RDCdatasets still remains a difficulty, we develop aprotocol that allows for the de novo determinationof bond vector orientations from RDC measured inthree independent alignment media assuming rigidity.The method proceeds by least squares optimization ofboth bond orientations and alignment tensorsstarting from an appropriately choseninitial ‘guess’.
€ 64, 90
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THE PARADOX OF LEAD TOXICITY
DNA DAMAGE STUDIES ON LEAD EXPOSED INDIVIDUALS USING MOLECULAR AND COMPUTATIONAL APPROACHES
KAISER, JAMIL Abjal, Pasha Shaik
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838304526 § pagine 208
Data pub. 20100530
Lead is widely used in hundreds of products but it is non-biodegradable, hence it is simultaneously a versatile product and at the same time a subtle and persistent poison. This is the paradox of lead toxicity. Exposure to lead is a threat to the health and to physical development of young children and adults. The characteristic features of lead toxicity, including anemia, colic, neuropathy, nephropathy, sterility, and coma, were noted both by Hippocrates and Nikander in ancient times. We found that lower concentration of lead could induce significant DNA damage and strand breaks in the chromosomes. Biomarkers of Molecular toxicity studies showed DNA strand breaks, micro nuclei, apoptosis and necrosis. Lead is a genotoxicant and certain factors like, duration of exposure and habitats and other demographic factors of the individuals enhance the toxicity. It was found that hemoglobin levels were comparatively low in volunteers with higher blood lead levels, but there was a definite role of other factors like nutritional status, calcium and Iron intake and genotypes of certain genes of theindividuals.
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Calcium Dynamics in Inner Ear Health and Disease
An introduction to molecular mechanisms involved in genetic deafness
Mario, Bortolozzi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838304762 § pagine 120
Data pub. 20100530
Calcium ion (Ca2+) acts as a fundamental signal transduction element in the inner ear, delivering information about sound, acceleration and gravity through a small number of mechano-transduction channels in the hair cell stereocilia as far as to the ribbon synapse, where it drives neurotransmission. The genetic approach is proving fundamental in unravelling the molecular basis of Ca2+ function in the control of these key cellular processes and it will undoubtedly pave the way to therapies for auditory dysfunctions in the years to come. Despite all the information provided by animal models and by electrophysiological studies, a notable progress into understanding the sequence of events that occurs in inner ear genetic-based disorders has been lacking. A combination of sophisticated experimental techniques and mathematical models appears to be the proper approach, sometimes necessary, to investigate the huge complexity of the hearing organ.
€ 53, 90
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Abrus Toxins
Study of the dangerous lectin duo presentin the seeds of Indian licorice
KALPANA, SURENDRANATH
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838307923 § pagine 196
Data pub. 20100530
Abrin and Abrus Agglutinin are natural toxinsfound in the seeds of the sub tropical climber Abrus precatorius. Both are proteins that are stable at extreme conditions and could be fatal to health when ingested. The dreadful nature of them could be judged by the fact that a single well-masticated seed is capable of killing an adult. The toxins work by getting inside the cells of a person’s body and prevent the cells from making proteins, the building blocks of the cell. Eventually cell death occurs resulting in the seizure of the whole body. No anecdote exists for these toxins and symptoms of poisoning may differ depending on the route of exposure.
€ 74, 80
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RNA interference: An antiviral therapy for White spot syndrome virus
An update
Sarathi, Mani
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838365510 § pagine 244
Data pub. 20100622
White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is the causativeagent of white spot disease and is responsible forsevere economic losses in shrimp culture industryworldwide. Outbreaks of this disease have wiped outentire populations of shrimp farm within 3-4 days.WSSV is at present the largest animal virus, which is a member of the genus Whispovirus within anew virus family called Nimaviridae. RNAinterferencehas recently emerged as a powerful tool for specificgene silencing in antiviral therapy. The presentstudy discusses the potential of bacteriallysynthesized long dsRNA to silence WSSV structuralgenes. The results showed that the degree ofprotection afforded by specific dsRNAs variesbetweendifferent viral genes targeted. The significantsurvival in shrimp treated with VP28dsRNA confirmsthe significant role of VP28 protein in initiatingthe WSSV infection in shrimp. We expect thatVP28dsRNA will be desirable to ensure greaterefficacy to protect shrimp from WSSV infection.Furthermore, an attempt was made to explore thepossibility of protecting shrimp against WSSVinfection using RNAi technology by oraladministration of bacterially expressed VP28dsRNA.
€ 86, 90
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Plant Lectins
A Biochemical study
RABIA, HAMID AKBAR, MASOOD
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838371566 § pagine 232
Data pub. 20100704
Plant lectins are a heterogeneous group of proteinsor glycoproteins that share in common their ability to recognize and bind specific sugar residues.At present hundreds of plant lectins have been isolated and characterized with respect to their molecular structures and carbohydrate-binding specificities. Since the unique biological properties of lectins can be exploited in theinvestigation of numerous biochemical and cellularphenomena, intense efforts are being made in manylabs to isolate lectins with unique and unusualsugar-binding specificities. The study deals withthe purification and partial characterization of alectin from Crotalaria pallida belonging toLeguminoseae. Conformational changes and changes inbiological properties by chemical modification ofthe lectin are also a part of the study. The lectinis a monomeric galactose and blood group A specificglycoprotein with about 4% carbohydrate and amolecular weight of 43 kDa. The activity yield ofthe lectin was about 4.6% with nearly three foldpurification. Conformational changes wereinvestigated by gel filtration, viscometery and UVabsorption spectroscopy.
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Xylanase: Applications and Biotechnological Aspects
Biotechnological Aspects of xylanase
Neha, Garg Krityanand, K. Mahatman Anil, Kumar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838375045 § pagine 60
Data pub. 20100630
Xylanase (Endo-1, 4-?-D-xylan, xylanohydrolase, EC3.2.1.8) is an important xylan degrading enzymeinvolved in the random cleavage of xylan to producexylose, xylobiose and xylo-oligosaccharides. It ispredominantly present in microbes and plants. Thisenzyme has been studied more extensively from fungaland bacterial sources and produced commercially. Itscommercial applications in biobleaching paper pulpand increasing pulp brightness, biofueling, improving animal feed, bread making industry, fruitjuice clarification are well known. The molecularstructure and hydrolytic pattern of xylanases havebeen reported extensively and the mechanism ofhydrolysis has also been proposed. The gene encodingthe enzyme has been cloned with the objectives ofoverproducing the enzyme and altering its propertiesto suit commercial applications. In this review wehave discussed its structural, physicochemical andmolecular characteristics. Besides, commercialapplications and biotechnological exploitation ofthe enzyme have also been described.
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Dynamics in Neuronal Microcircuits
A Cellular Level Journey in the Neocortical Microcircuit Connectivity
Jean-Vincent, Le Bé
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838376325 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20100627
The neocortex is the most computationally advanced portion of the brain. It is currently assumed to be composed of a large number of "cortical columns" – intricate arrangements of cortical neurons approximately 300-500µm in diameter and 2-5 mm in height in humans – that might serve as the elementary computational unit of the neocortex. Understanding the computation performed by this microcircuit is one of the keys to our comprehension of the brain. The so-called cortical column is not a static entity as it evolves throughout a lifetime and continually adapts to the information from its cortical environment. Despite the differences between cortical columns across the cortex, a number of common features have been identified such as a laminar structure, the dynamics of connections between identified neurons or the mechanisms for these connections to be modified.This book presents the description of the differential connectivity and synaptic dynamics across two cell populations and the long term neuronal rewiring in a particular neuronal population within the cortical column. These results were obtained during a PhD work done at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.
€ 64, 90
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Interaction of metal-ions and surfactants with proteins
Studies by physco-chemical methods
Dr. Pinklesh , Arora Dr., R.P. Singh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838380384 § pagine 260
Data pub. 20100705
This research work is based on the studies on thebinding of soluble ovalbumin, transfusion gelatin, ?-amylase proteins with vanadium and molybdenumetc. applying various physico-chemical methods suchas pH-metery, dialysis equilibrium, spectrophotometry, polarography etc. The work alsoincludes the binding of metal hydrous oxide sols tothese proteins. The effect of anionic surfactantslike triethanolamine lauryl sulphate, sodiumdodecyl benzene sulphonate was also studied onovalbumin casein and ?-amylase by viscometric andother related methods. The binding results arehelpful in proposing a mechanism of ligandinteraction with biopolymers in livings mediated bymetal ions. The additions of proteins may decreasethe critical micelle concentrations of thesurfactants. This aspect possesses a good means ofincreasing the detergency of the surfactants.
€ 86, 90
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Genetic engineering
principles of molecular biology and genetic engineering
Hany, Elsawy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838375687 § pagine 100
Data pub. 20100713
This book covers the following topics: Recombinant DNA technologyRestriction endonucleasesT4 DNA ligasePlasmid cloning vectorspBR322 plasmidpUC19 plasmid Bacteriophage ? vectorsCosmidsTransformation and selection Cloning DNA sequencesthat encode eukaryotic proteinSynthesis of cDNACreating and Screening a libraryLibrary construction methods Random mutagenesis methods Recombination-based methods Homology-dependent methods Homology-independent methods Targeted mutagenesis methods Selection/screening for desired propertyGenotype-phenotype linkageDNA sequencing techniquesPCRProtein engineering Directed evolutionApplications of directed evolution toolRational design and site directed mutagenesis.
€ 53, 90
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Electrochemical Studies of Nano-structured Materialsfor Biosensors
The Synthesis and Size Effect Dependence of theAdsorption of Organic Molecules and Applications toBiosensors
Juan, Jiang
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838300276 § pagine 216
Data pub. 20100514
Combining nanotechnology, electrochemistry andbiological science together, innovative bio-sensorscan be delivered with the advantages of small size, high sensitivity, rapid detection and low cost. Thisbook covers the complete information from thetemplate-synthesis of nanoscaled materials, to thefabrication of biosensors using those nanoscaledmaterials, and to the fast and sensitiveelectrochemical detections. Attention is then givento the theoretical analysis of the interactionbetween the nano-structured materials and thesensing agents using electrochemical and othercharacterization methods. Each chapter begins withan introduction and ends with a conclusionhighlighting the key points. In addition, referencesat the end of the chapter help you expand yourresearch on any individual topic. In summary, thisbook provides useful interdisciplinary informationon the design, production and application of nano- structured electrochemical biosensors.
€ 86, 90
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Combustion of Natural Gas in Turbulent Fluidized Beds
Experiments and Simulation
Rahmat, Sotudeh-Gharebagh Jamal, Chaouki
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838305769 § pagine 180
Data pub. 20100517
Non-premixed combustion of natural gas in afluidized bed of inert particles, as an example ofhighly exothermic reactions, can be carried out attemperatures below 1000 °C, capable of meeting allenvironmental regulations and energy demands.Thefluidized bed technology gains wide applications inmetallurgical, energy, chemical and petrochemicalindustries.Furthermore, the need to ensure highthroughput, enhanced gas-solid contact, shortresidence time and ease of fuel and solidshandling, points the turbulent fluidized bed as thepromising and feasible technology.This technologycan be considered as a framework to put forward thenovel devices and can be expanded to examine theincineration of more specialized and hazardouswastes, based on the comprehensive informationprovided in this book.Although, the book isprimarily intended to serve practicing engineers, especially the process, chemical, mechanical andmetallurgical engineers, however, other engineers, consultants, technicians and scientists concernedwith various aspects of combustion or highlyexothermic reactions in turbulent fluidized bedsmay also find it useful.
€ 74, 80
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Fuzzy Supervision of PID Controllers’ Tuning
Design and Implementation for On-Line Compensation of Nonlinearities
Marco, Sanjuan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838306056 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20100517
PID Controllers are the most common controller inindustrial applications.Their main disadvantageis their loss of performance when the process undercontrol modifies its behavior due to aging orchange in operating conditions (raw materials, equipment, operators).This book presents twodesign alternatives of supervision techniques to on- line change the PID controller tuning parameters toimprove the control loop performance. Since fuzzy logic has been used effectively torepresent expert knowledge, the supervisors usedexpert rules in a fuzzy inference system to deciderequired changes based on process behavior. Two supervisors are designed, named FST1 and FST2(Fuzzy Supervisor Type 1 and 2).FST1 is designedas a safety measure to act only when the loopbecomes unstable.FST2 is intended for loopperformance improvement, and it acts when thecontroller behavior is too agressive or sluggish.
€ 64, 90
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Inhibition of platelets with combination of natural agents
Synergistic effects of antiaggregants
Vilja, Mardla Gennadi, Kobzar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838306742 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20100518
Platelets play a crucial role in the blood clotting and thrombi formation. Some nutrients such as vitamins E, B6, C, L-arginine and flavonoids inhibit platelet aggregation. However, each of these agents alone is a weak inhibitor in vitro. On the other hand, a correlation was found between the consumption of the vitamins or flavonoids and a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease. Some of this beneficial effect was linked to the ability of the vitamins and flavonoids to inhibit platelet aggregation. However, in vitro, the same compounds may not be effective in physiological concentrations. This work shows that weak natural antiplatelet compounds as vitamins, quercetin, L-arginine together may act synergistically or potentiate the effects of one another and the effects of endogenous antiplatelet compounds such as prostacyclin and nitric oxide. Thus, the use of the combination of weak antiplatelet nutrients might give a better result to inhibit platelets. The work will be useful to researchers in the field of thrombosis and haemostasis and to everyone interested in platelets.
€ 53, 90
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Dual Role of Geminin Protein During Human Cell Cycle
How the protein Geminin safeguards the human genome
Andrea, Ballabeni
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838308845 § pagine 128
Data pub. 20100520
DNA replication initiates in eukaryotes from thousands of replicationorigins that progressively fire during S phase of the cell cycle. Toaccomplish this, each origin needs first to be licensed through theformation of a pre-Replicative Complex containing the Cdt1 protein.Geminin protein was previously shown to inhibit Cdt1 activity andprevent chromatin licensing before mitotic exit. In this book Ispecifically investigate the role of Geminin during the entire cellcycle of human cells and I show that Geminin has a dual role. Inaddition to its role in prevention of unscheduled licensing, Gemininprotects Cdt1 from degradation and ensures its accumulation duringG2-phase and mitosis. Thus, Geminin is both a positive and anegative regulator of Cdt1 in human cells and in this way itsafeguards the integrity of the genome by ensuring that eachportion of the DNA is duplicated on time and only once. Thepreviously unidentified positive role in DNA replication and cell cycleprogression is consistent with the evidence that Geminin isabundant in hyper-proliferating cells and cancer.
€ 64, 90
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The role of phycobilins in cryptophyte photosynthesis
A structural, photophysical and quantum mechanical study
Alexander, Doust
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838310121 § pagine 232
Data pub. 20100521
Understanding the detailed mechanisms of photosynthesis has become an ever increasingly important research field, as the community aims to apply the understandings from nature to design elements in organic photovoltaics. This thesis is a comprehensive study of the optical properties and the critical role of phycobiliproteins in the absorption of green light for photosynthesis in cryptophyte algae (Rhodomonas CS24 and Chroomonas CCMP270). Investigations of two different isolated proteins, phycoerythrin 545 and phycocyanin 645, are described in addition to investigating the workings of these antennae proteins within the machinery of intact algae. Steady-state and ultrafast spectroscopies with subsequent global analyses, modeling and quantum mechanical calculations are employed to reveal a detailed picture of energy transfer within the proteins and to the photosystems in the intact algae. Any researcher interested in photosynthesis and energy transfer would benefit greatly from the work presented, as a comprehensive experimental and theoretical guide to understanding energy transfer and light harvesting in these natural systems.
€ 86, 90
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Expanded Bed Adsorption Chromatography
For Purification of Recombinant GST Protein
Norhafizah, Abdullah
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838310299 § pagine 272
Data pub. 20100521
Purifying protein is often a complicated task. Thisis due to protein’s heterogeneity, complexity andinstability when not in their native environment.It is the goal of this book to assemble the mostgeneric approach for protein purification. The useof an expanded bed adsorption (EBA) chromatographyas an integrative product capture and concentrationtechnique allows single step purification ofbiomolecules from complex feedstock a possiblealternative. There are a number of differentapproaches that can be taken in the choice anddesign of an appropriate adsorbent for use in EBAprocedure. In this book, experimental investigationwas focused on the choice of the ligand to be usedon the solid phase adsorbent to ensure selectiveisolation of the target protein from a complexfeedstock. True biospecific affinity, immobilizedmetal affinity chelating and ion exchangestrategies were investigated for EBA purification.Recombinant glutathione-S-transferase (GST)expressed intracellularly in E.coli was chosen as amodel protein. The book is aimed at researchersworking in the area of protein purification.
€ 86, 90
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Gradient techniques in preparative chromatography
Modeling and experimental realization
Dorota, Antos
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838310763 § pagine 148
Data pub. 20100521
Chromatographic separations are usually realized in isocratic mode, i.e., with constant temperature, pressure or solvent composition of the mobile phase during the process. However, it is well known that the adsorption behavior of the system can be strongly affected by changes of these operating parameters in gradient mode. In the work presented here several aspects of applying the gradient technique for preparative scale of both batch and continuous chromatography are discussed. This analysis is included in the main PART II of the work. It starts from the examination of a batch system consisting of a single column. Subsequently, strategies of using gradient in a continuous separation with a parallel multi-column arrangement and with the SMB system are discussed.Before analyzing the gradient technique the application of mathematical models of process dynamics for predicting chromatographic separations is thoroughly examined in PART I of the work. Moreover, in PART I several aspects of the application of numerical methods for solving the model equations are discussed.
€ 64, 90
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The flavin-containing monooxygenase enzyme system
Regulation of FMO by insulin in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Tímea, Borbás
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838311975 § pagine 84
Data pub. 20100521
In the early phase of preclinical drug developmentit is important to conduct in vitro/in vivoexperiments on the metabolism of new chemicalentities in order to predict bioavailability and toclarify metabolic profiles and pathways. This workis fundamental because drug metabolism influencesdrug efficiency and safety. The flavin-containingmonooxygenases (FMOs) is one of the major classesof microsomal monooxygenases responsible for themetabolism of nucleophilic heteratom-containingdrugs. This book provides a summary of recentscientific results regarding FMO and providesinformation about its biochemical, structural andcatalytical properties; isoforms; substratespecificity; physiological significance andtoxicological importance; relevance in drugmetabolism/development; and regulation. The issuesdiscussed in this book should be especially usefulfor students of the Faculty of Pharmacy andMedicine in order to gain a wider perspective ofthe field of drug metabolism and for professionalsworking in the field of Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity (ADMET) science.
€ 53, 90
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Biochemical Imaging of Drug-Delivery Systems
Using Raman Micro-Spectroscopy to Probe Cell Architecture and Behaviors of Nanoparticles
Tatyana, Chernenko
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838361857 § pagine 120
Data pub. 20100604
Imaging of cellular architecture provides crucialinsight into the details of cellular biology. Awidely used technique to image cellular processes isfluorescence microscopy. Although the technique iswell established, there are certain difficultiesencountered, such as low contrast and photo- bleaching. When utilized as a labelling method for acertain molecule of interest, such fluorophores, ordyes, may potentially alter its biochemicalproperties, or leach out of the system of interest, if they are utilized to visualize a compartment.Novel optical imaging methods, such as Ramanmicrospectroscopy, have been gaining recognition intheir ability to obtain non-invasively thedistribution of biochemical components of a sample.Raman spectroscopy in combination with opticalmicroscopy provides a label-free method to assess andimage cellular processes, without the use ofextrinsic fluorescent dyes. This book demonstratesthe vast potential of Raman microspectroscopy toprovide a non-invasive and label-free method to imagesub-cellular architecture, as well as monitor uptake, intracellular kinetics and dynamics of biocompatiblenano-drug-delivery systems.
€ 53, 90
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Novel extraction and separation of chemotherapy drugs
Novel extraction and separation methods for determination of chemotherapy drugs simultaneously from biological matrices
Shane, Bermingham
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838358635 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100519
For certain types of advanced cancers patients maybe given a combination of an anthracycline and ataxane for chemotherapy treatment. Despite the factthat a mixture of anthracyclines and taxanes may beadministered simultaneously to patients and that accurate measurement of drug levels duringchemotherapy is proven to be more beneficial topatients, currently no chromatographic method existsfor the measurement of any anthracycline and taxanedrugs in a single assay. It would be useful to carryout therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in order toassess how the patient is metabolising the drugs andto see whether the dosage is working or should bealtered. Such information during therapy can be avery important clinical tool for the oncologist, enabling them to change dosage or even drug regimenon an individual basis for patients, improvingoutcome in the long run. This thesis describes thedevelopment of the first on-line SPE-LC-UV methodcapable of quantifying both drug types in a singleassay.
€ 53, 90
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Ca2+ pumps in the Golgi apparatus
Localization and contribution to cytosolic Ca2+ signalling
Szilvia, Báron
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838360577 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100522
In recent years, additionally to the well-characterized and intensively-studied plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPases (PMCAs) and sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPases (SERCAs), new P-type ATPases were identified, the secretory pathway Ca2+-ATPases (SPCAs) which are ion pumps that supply the lumen of the Golgi apparatus with divalent cations. For complete characterization of the human SPCA1 and SPCA2, our study focused on their cell type-specific expression, their distribution in intracellular organelles and their localization in cholesterol-rich membrane microdomains. The Golgi complex is believed to function as a releasable Ca2+ store, besides the major agonist-sensitive intracellular Ca2+ store the endoplasmic reticulum. Therefore, we investigated which part of the Golgi apparatus may contribution to the agonist-induced modulation of cytosolic Ca2+ concentration in human neutrophil granulocytes. In addition, the functional effects of Ca2+ release from the Golgi apparatus on neutrophil polarization and migration was studied.
€ 53, 90
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Application of Microarray technology
A study of gene expression profiling in Aspergillus nidulans in pectin and glucose starvation.
Anamika, Ray
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838364063 § pagine 68
Data pub. 20100519
The construction of cDNA libraries is useful in understanding gene expression in organisms under different conditions, but random sequencing of unbiased cDNAs is laborious and gives rise to redundancy. We aimed to isolate cDNAs induced by switching Aspergillus nidulans from glucose to selected polysaccharides. We devised a Negative Subtraction Hybridization method which involved screening a library made from cDNAs from cells grown under a selected physiological condition with labeled cDNA probes from another physiological condition. In a screen for transcripts induced by switching the carbon source, 3, 532 negatives were isolated. Single-channel microarray experiments were done to confirm that the majority of the negatives were indeed induced differentially. To gain insight into the regulation, we used microarrays to identify gene expression changes following a shift from glucose to pectin or glucose starvation. The findings from this study portray the useful utilization of the powerful microarray technology to study gene expression profiling under various physiological conditions.
€ 53, 90
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Structure and function of urease and cytochrome c-553
A scientific journey to unravel the mechanism of urea enzymatic hydrolysis, and the role ofcytochrome c-553
Stefano, Benini
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838364988 § pagine 200
Data pub. 20100523
This book provides, through X-ray crystallography, information about the structure and functionrelationships of ureaseand cytochrome c-553 from Bacillus pasteurii.Urease is a nickel enzyme involved in nitrogenturnover and in human and animal pathologies. The comparison between the native and the inhibitedstructures provides information about the activesiteand the inhibition mechanisms, and allows theproposal of a reaction mechanism which agrees withthe available biochemical data.Cytochrome c-553 is a small electron transferprotein. The characterisation at atomic resolution(0.97 A) provides one of the most accurate hemestructures to date.Providing a thoroughly written background and anaccurate description of all the steps from bacterialgrowth to structure solution, this book is aimed atresearchers interested in structural biology, inprotein science and enzymatic catalysis. Useful forgraduate and PhD students who are interested inprotein crystallography.An easy to read background of proteincrystallography is provided in the appendix for theless experienced reader.
€ 74, 80
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Fermentative production of recombinant haloalkane dehalogenases
Production of recombinant proteins for applications
Jiri, Polinek
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838365398 § pagine 76
Data pub. 20100523
The study was focused on fermentative production of haloalkane dehalogenases (HLDs), bacterial enzymes with ability to hydrolytically cleave carbon-halogen bond in aliphatic hydrocarbons. Fermentative production of three HLDs, LinBwt, DhaA31 and DatAwt, was established and compared to yields from the shake flask cultivations, the yields were similar (LinBwt and DhaA31) or higher (DatAwt). Two important factors affecting formation of biomass and protein yield were identified and investigated: (i) composition and (ii) growth supporting ability of a cultivation medium. The investigations revealed that nutritional value of yeast extract and glucose content in the cultivation medium has significant impact on effectiveness of the cultivations. Scaled-up fermentative production of HLDs is essential step for application in bioremediation of environmental pollutants, synthesis of fine chemicals, construction of biosensors, decontamination of warfare agents and cell imaging.
€ 53, 90
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Structural Characterization and transcriptional regulation of Cypin
The role in Neuronal Dendrite Branching
Jose, Fernandez
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838367644 § pagine 192
Data pub. 20100524
This work focuses on the identification of specific structural properties of cypin that lead to the multifunctional roles in guanine metabolism and dendrite development. We first employed phylogenetic analysis and computational structure modeling techniques to construct a three dimensional structural model of cypin. In addition, we used a combination of protein structure analysis, experimental kinetic studies, and cell culture tests to uncover novel potential ligands for cypin. We obtained a list of compounds that demonstrate higher binding affinity to GDA than does guanine. Our results provide evidence that an in silico drug discovery strategy coupled with in vitro verification can be successfully implemented to discover compounds that may have therapeutic value for the treatment of diseases and disorders where GDA activity is abnormal. The discovery of intrinsic regulators of cypin expression aids in our understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying dendritic patterning, and hence, synaptic plasticity, learning and memory.
€ 74, 80
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Weathering of almandine garnet
Microscopic investigation on primary weathering of almandine
Watcharaporn, Keankeo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838369198 § pagine 72
Data pub. 20100604
This book presents a lot of wonderful microscopic-scale photographs of the primary weathering products of almandine (one of very common mineral on earth) and a step-by-step weathering process. A series of electron microscopic technique, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electron diffraction pattern analysis (EDPA), was documented as a powerful tool to obtained such in-depth data and microphotographs.
€ 53, 90
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Real-Space Methods to Solve Protein Structures
Improved Density-Modification Techniques for Phasing and Phase Extension in Protein Crystallography.
James, Foadi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838372686 § pagine 188
Data pub. 20100607
This book reproduces work written for a PhD thesis. It introduces new theoretical methods for the solution of protein structures through the processing and interpretation of crystallographic data coming from high-resolution X-ray diffraction experiments. Only data for the native protein are used, i.e. the procedure here explained and tested implies ab initio solution. This method has been implemented in a computer package, ACORN, whose main underlying concept is that a proper structural fragment, equivalent to 5-10% of the structure being studied, can give rise to enough information to start a process of Fourier recycling and density modification in real space, leading to the solution of the structure. Tests performed on RNAse AP1 in this thesis and on other structures in another context, have proved that ACORN is a robust procedure and that it can be adapted to many different situations.
€ 74, 80
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Digital management of locally suboptimal image quality in mammography
Exposure and grey level equalisation techniques
Antonis P., Stefanoyiannis
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838380421 § pagine 124
Data pub. 20100719
X-ray mammography is considered at present the mostefficient, robust and cost-effective imagingstrategy for the early detection of the leadingcause of death in women, breast cancer. However, the significant complexity of breast anatomyresults in suboptimal imaging of specific breastregions, such as breast periphery and dense mammarygland. The inhomogeneity of mammographic imagequality can be dealt with by application of the so- called exposure or grey level equalisationtechniques. This monograph provides the reader witha structured presentation of several equalisationtechniques proposed by research groups around theglobe, along with equalisation schemes proposed bythe author. "This work is a major step in theefforts of science to perfect the imaging of asensitive human body organ, the mammary gland" –Stelios Christofides, PhD, Head, Medical PhysicsDepartment, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus. "This monograph presents excellenttechniques for computer enhancement of mammographicimages that promise to greatly improve diagnosis" –Howell Round, Senior Lecturer, School ofEngineering, University of Waikato, New Zealand.
€ 64, 90
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Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes in Cattle Feed
An attempt to improve feed efficiency in cattle
Sohail Ahmad, Khan Asma, Siddique Farooq, Latif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838381909 § pagine 92
Data pub. 20100719
Sahiwal cows ( n = 12 ) in early lactation wereused to investigate effects ofadding fibrolyticenzymes produced from fungus Humicola insolens on their milk production and weight gain. Cows were randomly assigned to two treatments: control and enzyme added to concentrate. The enzyme used was a blend that contained high xylanase and lowcellulaseactivities. The crude enzyme from H. insolens was produced under inducing conditions in a 100 L bioreactor and used for feed applications. The results of present study showed that there was significant increase in weight gain of all theenzyme fed Sahiwal cows with the passage of time. The results showed an increase of 60 kg (19.33%) weight in Samosi 92/01 (Sahiwal cow) by enzyme supplementation. In other words one kg dailyweight gain was observed in this cow. There wasoverall 286 kg(15.07%) enhancement in weight inthe all enzyme fed Sahiwal cows in 60 days. Inotherwords 0.795 kg/day weight was enhanced in eachenzyme supplemented Sahiwal cow. Growing evidence indicates that treating a diet with fibrolytic enzymes improved weight gain with no marked effects on milk production.
€ 53, 90
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LIKE-CHARGE ATTRACTION AND CHARGE REVERSAL
APPLICATION OF A NOVEL SIMULATION TECHNIQUE
ARUP, MUKHERJEE
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838384191 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20101019
One of the mechanisms of the counter-intuitive like-charge attraction, has been studied elaborately in this book for both spherical and nonspherical macroion geometries for the first time. The book shows how the attractive electrostatic intersection between like charged macroions evolves and changes gradually with controlled change of macroion geometry from spheroid to sphere to cylinder. In this book all investigations on charge reversal and like charge attraction have been carried out using a novel computer simulation technique. The technique has been developed in a simple, conceptual and easy to use way and has been described elaborately.Through change of only one parameter, the technique can handle three different geometries of macromolecules, namely sphere, spherocylinder and spheroids in same footing. The performance of the technique has been demonstrated successfully with published MD data. The technique can be used to conduct a number of numerical researches in biology, biological physics, chemistry, polymer science and colloid and surface sciences wherever the electrostatic interaction between counterions and macroions with various macroion geometries is involved.
€ 64, 90
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Laser Induced Effects
Fluorescence dynamics studies of PDT Photosensitizer
M, Atif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838384931 § pagine 228
Data pub. 20100722
This study describes an experimental investigationof the photosensitizer mTHPC (meso-tetra(hydroxyphenyl) chlorin), which is used inphotodynamic therapy (PDT) and is availablecommercially under the trade name Foscan. Thestudies concentrate on two main topics related tothe dynamic behaviour of this photosensitizer underlaser exposure: (i) Cellular level fluorescence photobleachingusing a micro-spectroscopic laser excitationtechnique.(ii) Two photon excited fluorescence and PDTusing femtosecond duration pulses from a TitaniumSapphire laser emitting at 800 nm.
€ 86, 90
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Aspects of reproductive biology and pod yield in bambara groundnut
pollen behaviour and fertilization impairment in bambara groundnut (Vigna Subterrenea (L.) Verdc)
OYIGA, BENEDICT
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838387628 § pagine 108
Data pub. 20100722
Attempts to improve bambara groundnut through the conventional breeding methods have not been successful due to the failure of the crop to set seeds after artificial crosses. Thus, the available genotypes are selections from the aboriginal landraces. The architecture of the reproductive structures and longevity of the pollens grains may provide a clue to the possible causes of hybridization failure. Pollen viability and longevity are important physiological attributes that enable the breeder to understand species reproductive performance and therefore, enhance the successful implementation of breeding programmes. Thus, the present work investigates (i) the reproductive structures of bambara groundnut lines as a prelude to ascertaining the causes of hybridization failure in breeding programmes and, (ii) the yield potentials of bambara groundnut lines in relation to the reproductive biology, floral and agronomic traits. The findings are novel and the methodology adopted could be extended and utilized in addressing artificial hybridization problems in other crops. This work should be recommended for plant breeders, research institutions and scientists in agronomy and crop improvement.
€ 53, 90
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Studies on Vanadium Containing Model Complexes
Synthesis and studies on vanadium based complexes
Nazmul, Islam
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838388113 § pagine 92
Data pub. 20100722
Vanadium is an essential element in biologicalsystems, participating in enzymic reactions.In addition, vanadate has shown great utility as atool in molecular biology for recognizing andunderstanding the structure of phosphate bindingproteins, by catalytic photocleavage of the peptidebackbone. It is evidence that till now we are unable to studya bio molecule such as enzyme, protein chain, polypeptide etc, completely. To knowthe actual structure and function of the molecules, it is necessary toprepare some model compounds analogous to the bio-molecules of interest. V- compounds and vanadium-containing In this project, to study the vanadium proteininteraction, an attempt was made to prepare modelmixed ligand oxoperoxo compounds. Proteins may beintricately involved in vanadium binding inorganisms. Peptides are the best one which mostclosely related models of proteins.Further, anattempt was made to prepare Oxovanadium (IV)complexes with Schiff’s base. Mixed ligand peroxovanadium (V) complexes have alsobeen attempted.
€ 53, 90
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Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow
Deregulation Perspective
Fouad, Zaro Mohammad, Abido
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838379968 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20100727
In the past decade, the problem of optimal power flow(OPF) for improving economy and security of powersystem operation has received much attention. The OPFproblem solution aims to optimize an objectivefunction such as the fuel cost via optimal adjustmentof the power system control variables, while at thesame time satisfying various equality and inequalityconstraints. Generally, the OPF problem is a large- scale highly constrained nonlinear nonconvexoptimization problem with several objectives. Inderegulated environment, OPF is of current interestof many utilities and it has been marked as one ofthe most operational needs with additional objectivesof minimization of wheeling cost and managing thecongestion problem using FACTS controllers. This bookadds the deregulation perspectives to conventionalOPF problem and handles the OPF as a multiobjectiveoptimization problem. This book is suitable forreaders from different disciplines, including collegestudents and instructors, electricity traders, consulting companies, electric utilities, andresearchers.
€ 53, 90
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DEVELOPMENT OF CONDUCTING POLYMER BASED NUCLEIC ACID BIOSENSORS
Application of Conducting polymers for detection of genotoxicants and Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Nirmal, Prabhakar Harpal, Singh Bansi, D Malhotra
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838380513 § pagine 196
Data pub. 20100727
Nucleic acid biosensors have been found to haveinteresting possibilities for applications invarious fields including environmental and medicalscreening. The two types of analysis used for thenucleic acid biosensors are : (a) detection ofgenotoxicants/ DNA damage (b) detection of DNAhybridization. For the detection of genotoxicants, the double stranded calf thymus DNA has beenelectrochemically entrapped into conductingpolymers like Polypyrrole (PPy) and Polyaniline(PANI) films to detect chlorpyrifos and malathion.Compared to DNA-PPy, DNA-PANI electrodes havebetter detection limit for chlorpyrifos andmalathion (0.5 ppb and 0.01 ppm, respectively)within 30s, and are stable for about 6 months.ThePNA and DNA probes specific to M. tuberculosis havebeen immobilized onto the PPy and PANI filmsprepared onto ITO glass for detection ofcomplementary target. The obtained detection limitis about 0.1attomole within 30s and electrodescould detect the genomic DNA of M. tuberculosis inserum samples up to 2.5 pg/?l within about 60s at300 C and can be used 8–9 times.
€ 74, 80
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Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Arteriolar Myogenic Tone
Contribution of Tyrosine Phosphorylation
Brian, Spurrell
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838380810 § pagine 200
Data pub. 20100727
The aim of the studies was to investigate the roleof protein tyrosine phosphorylation in myogenicresponsiveness of rat skeletal muscle arterioles. Arterioles with myogenic tone dilated in response totreatment with broad spectrum tyrosine kinaseinhibitors that included genistein and tyrphostinA47 and constricted to the tyrosinephosphatase inhibitor such as pervanadate. Tyrosine kinase activity was found to alter vesseldiameter and modulate of arteriolar tone. However, results indicate that acute arteriolarmyogenic constriction does not itself requiretyrosine phosphorylation. Tyrosine phosphorylationwas found to be dissociated from the myogeniccontractile response. Phosphotyrosine was found tobe elevated with increasing intraluminal pressureand when the arterioles were rendered passive bysuperfusion with Calcium deplete buffer and suggeststhat the increased phosphotyrosine may be related toincreased wall tension caused by the increasedintraluminal pressure.Phosphotyrosine signal maybe relate to growth and proliferation of smoothmuscle following a sustained rise in arterioletransmural pressure.
€ 74, 80
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A Hybrid Core-Shell rhOP-1 Nanoparticulate Delivery System for Enhanced New Bone Regeneration in Distraction Osteogenesis
Ziyad S. , Haidar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838377001 § pagine 304
Data pub. 20100726
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a prevalent surgical technique for the correction of congenital orthopaedic deformities and craniofacial developmental conditions. Yet, clinical benefits continue to be limited by a number of complications mainly as a result of the protracted treatment time during which the fixator has to be kept in situ until the newly-formed bone in the distracted zone consolidates (or hardens), thus exacerbating significant medical, psychological and socio-economical problems on patients, their families and caregivers. On the other hand, protein therapy particularly with the use of potent osteoinductive cytokines from the TGF-? superfamily has been hailed as the most promising alternative to conventional bone grafts. Currently, rhBMP-2 and rhBMP-7/OP-1 have been approved for their "restricted" clinical use in long bone healing and spinal fusion. Prospective clinical trials have reported variability in results ranging from full bone bridging to no bone union and to optimize the therapeutical outcome, the incorporated high and unsafe dosages of the growth factors timing of release and their application systems necessitate further development.
€ 86, 90
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Hepatoprotective Potential of Euphorbia hirta
A Challenge against Antitubercular Drug induced Hepatotoxicity
G P, JEYANTHI S, SAROJA D, BRINDHA
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838382012 § pagine 220
Data pub. 20100729
Detoxification of drugs and xenobiotics occur in the liver. Antitubercular drugs usually cause acute liver failure. In recent times, focus on plant research has increased all over the world and medicinal plants are being used in various traditional systems. Herbs play important role in the management of various liver disorders. Intensive search is conducted currently to obtain active antioxidant compounds from non-nutritive components of plant origin. The hepatoprotective potential of Euphorbia hirta was studied in depth and presented in the text. Euphorbia hirta was characterized for selected phytochemicals, assessed for its antimutagenic potential, protection against lipid peroxidation and free radical scavenging action against antitubercular drug induced hepatotoxicity using in vitro and in vivo models and attempts were made to identify the active constituents in Euphorbia hirta. The background literature, objectives, experimental details, results and findings of the study and recommendations for future research are elaborately discussed which will be helpful for researchers in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology and Plant Biology.
€ 86, 90
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Spectroscopic Methods in Ligand Protein Interactions
New Insight into Drug-Protein Binding Mechanisms
Rohan P., Perera Vijayantha, Liyanage
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838390468 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20100729
Knowledge about protein–drug interactions iscritical for understanding the therapeutic effectand pleiotropic activities of drugs. Thecomprehensive analysis of drug protein interactionsare generally carried out by using Spectroscopicmethods mainly based on fluorescence techniques.Fluorescence methods are used in clinical chemistry, cell identification and cell imaging to reveal thelocalization and movement of intracellularsubstances. Measuring fluorescent change is apractical method to study protein interaction withvarious ligands. Serum albumin is used as a commonprotein model to reveal mode of transport andmechanism of binding of ligands with proteins. Humanserum albumin is one of the most abundant proteinsthat plays an important role in the transport anddeposition of various ligands in blood. This booksummarizes the use of serum albumin as a model tostudy drug-protein interactions based onspectroscopic methods.
€ 64, 90
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Secondary metabolites in cultures in vitro of Hypericum perforatum L.
Secondary metabolite production in cultures in vitro of Hypericum perforatum L. Effects of different exogenous factors
Sonja, Gadzovska-Simic
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838383040 § pagine 200
Data pub. 20100801
Hypericum perforatum L. in vitro cultures withdifferent morphological characteristics referred toshoots, calli and cells were used as experimentalmodels for studying of secondary metaboliteproductions. To determine whether production of secondary metabolites could be enhanced, in vitro cultures were exposed to exogenous application of phytohormones and chemical elicitors (jasmonicacid, salicylic acid, pectin and chitin). To assessresponses to biotic elicitors, cells were treatedwith mycelia from three fungi Fusarium, Phoma andBotrytis. Shoot cultures exhibited a higher yield ofsecondary metabolites, but calli and cells showedremarkably fast and strong response to appliedelicitor. Secondary metabolite production in cellscan be partially changed by supplementation of theseelicitors and well controlled cultures could be usedas a source for rapid and increased production ofhypericin and pseudohypericin. This book is intendedfor graduated students and researchers in Plant Celland Tissue Culture and Plant Molecular Biology.Students and researchers who are just beginning towork in this field will also find much valuableinformation in this book.
€ 74, 80
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Descriptive and comparative analysis of cassava starches
Descriptive and comparative analysis of starches from cassava varieties in East Africa
NUWAMANYA , Ephraim Yona, Baguma Patrick, Rubaihayo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838389189 § pagine 84
Data pub. 20100802
Studies detailing characteristics of starch amongcassava varieties are important in improvement ofsuch varieties to meet farmers demands when they usecassava for food and also provide importantinformation to industrialists who exploit cassavastarch in the its various uses. But most importantlyavailing information on cassava starch allows thebreeding of required varieties for specificpurposes. This study presents first hand informationon importance of random hybridization in generatingpeculiar cassava clones (progenies) withcharacteristics significantly different from parentshence giving bigger chances of selection amongprogenies for novel starches. It also details someof the important characteristics that can be basedon to give a comprehensive selection criteria forthe best performing progenies and from which progenyfamily they can be obtained from. It also opens upnew areas of research in starch and crop improvementfor the benefit of farmers and starch industrialistsin Sub Saharan Africa and other cassava growingregions of the world
€ 53, 90
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Lysophosphatidic Acid Induction Of Tissue Factor Gene Expression
A Molecular Study In Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Essam, Laag
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838381374 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100803
LPA is a component of oxidized low density lipoproteins (oxLDL) which has been shown to accumulate in human atherosclerotic plaques. Tissue factor (TF) is the principal initiator of blood coagulation. Tissue factor upregulation in atherosclerotic plaque can lead to undesirable vascular thrombosis. The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which act as signaling molecules in the vascular system, is enhanced in response to injury and has been associated with a procoagulant state and the progression of atherosclerotic disease. Oxidative stress might contribute to the increased expression of pro atherosclerotic genes at sites of vascular injury, including TF. Little is known about the regulation of TF by LPA in smooth muscle cells (SMC) which is a major player in the process of atherosclerosis. Data generated by this study demonstrate that LPA markedly induces TF expression in rat aorta smooth muscle cells (RASMCs) and human aorta smooth muscle cells (HASMCs). The signaling pathways involved aremultiple.
€ 53, 90
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Pyrethroid induced stress mechanism in freshwater fishes
General stress, nitrogen metabolism, route of ammonia detoxification/excretion
AMIT, KUMAR
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838384771 § pagine 180
Data pub. 20100803
The present thesis work tried to establish the biochemical mechanism of metabolic alterations in freshwater muddy fishes (Channa punctatus andClarias batrachus in a comparative mode) in effectto the stress caused by pyrethroid insecticides (cypermethrin and lambda-cyhalothrin). This work was planned as the pyrethroids have strong soil binding property and therefore, are generally present inhigh concentration in muddy region of the aquatic system. The fishes are very much likely to be affected by the high concentration of these pyrethroids. The work was planned to find out the stress inducing potential as well as mechanism of pyrethroids in fishes and to study the alterationsin nitrogen metabolism. The pyrethroids were found to have significant stress inducing potential. The nitrogen metabolism was also observed to show marked alterations. The three alternative routes of ammonia detoxification were traced out in fishes. Thepresent data should be especially useful to the fish toxicologists and fish specialists in understanding the stress mechanism of insecticides as well astheir negative health impacts on the biochemistry and physiology of fishes.
€ 74, 80
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DESIGNING A POTENTIAL INHIBITOR FOR TYROSINE KINASE
Way Of Designing Inhibitor
Dr. Guruprasad, B.R. Mr.Sunil, Kumar C. Dr., Anand Krishna Tiwari
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838392486 § pagine 80
Data pub. 20100809
Today Research has shown that protein kinases can cause the formation and spread of cancer when they transmit faulty signals inside cells. Because of this fact, pharma-ceutical scientists have targeted kinases enzyme for exclusive study, and have been working to develop medicinal road blocks to sever their malignant means of communication. Complete with full-color presentations, Targeting Protein Kinases for Cancer therapy defines the structural features of protein kinases and examines their cellular functions. Combining kinase biology with chemistry, bioinformatics and pharmacology applications, this monograph enlists emerging data to drive the discovery of new cancer-fighting drugs. This bookalso enlighten the information about the designing the particular protein and how this can be done in the dry lab using some of the software available in our finger tips and this type of work is very useful tostudents and doctors which are working in the area ofprotein.
€ 53, 90
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Imaging of creatine deposits in human CNS tissues
with FTIR and XRF microspectroscopy
Marzena Zofia, Kastyak
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838384832 § pagine 132
Data pub. 20100810
Synchrotron infrared spectromicroscopy and X-RayFluorescence spectromicroscopy have been applied toimagine human central nervous system tissue.Untreated, flash frozen tissue samples were analyzedat micron level spatial resolution to obtaininformation about chemical composition of thesample. Bright synchrotron light allowed the highspatial resolution (8-10 microns) needed for thisstudy. In the family of neurodegenerative diseases, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is the mostfrequent cause of adult onset. ALS symptoms include:generalized weakness and muscle atrophy. The motor cortex, brain stem, spinal cord and substantia nigra were mapped using infrared spectromicroscopy and the results were analysed for protein, lipids and creatine levels. Creatine is a small molecule which plays important role in metabolism. Creatine was found to be focally elevated and formed deposits located in the human ALS CNS tissue. Focally elevated creatine may be a marker of the disease process, indicative of disturbed energy metabolism or inflammatory response to the disease progression.
€ 64, 90
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FEEDING TILAPIA IN INTENSIVE CULTURE
Fish Nutrition, Feed formulations, Feed Biochemistry
Maghdy, Gaber
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838390833 § pagine 268
Data pub. 20100811
Fish growth is, in most extensive way in which thefish food requirements met by natural foodsupply. Further increases in production tilapia inEgypt are linked with the use of intensivetechnologies of their cultivation. An importantfeature of the intensification of aquaculture is toincrease the stocking density for cultivation offish. Proportional growth of fish is increasingdemands from nutrients to cover they need forgrowth. In industrial methods of cultivation, in the tanksand cages fishery products is almost entirelyderived from feed. The share of feed in intensiveaquaculture accounts for more than 50% of the costof rearing fish. Production feed for fish is traditionally based onfishmeal, which is characterized by high proteincontent and balanced amino acids. However, fishmealis the most expensive and scarce as source ofprotein in feeding animals and fish. Some attemptsto partial or total replacement of fishmeal on theway, by using local, available sources of proteinhave been insufficient to address this problem.
€ 86, 90
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Folding Pathways of Photoactive Proton Pump Bacteriorhodopsin
A detailed kinetic study involving stop-flow spectroscopy to decipher the folding pathways of Bacteriorhodopsin
Amjad, Farooq
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838319438 § pagine 152
Data pub. 20100111
Stop-flow fluorescence and photodiode array spectroscopy, with a millisecond time resolution, are used here to investigate refolding kinetics ofthe photoactive proton pump bacteriorhodopsin inmixed DMPC/CHAPS micelles from a partially denaturedstate in SDS. The study suggests that both theapoprotein folding and subsequent binding of retinalchromophore likely proceed via distinct multipleparallel pathways to generate the native helicalbundle. Taken together, these data should haveprofound implications on the mechanisms of foldingof proteins within biological membranes.
€ 64, 90
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Development of a Collagen Gel Sandwich Hepatocyte Bioreactor
In Vitro Detection of Hepatotoxicity Caused by Drugs and Chemicals
Dora, Farkas
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838350165 § pagine 156
Data pub. 20100308
Understanding the hepatotoxicity of drugs is essential for progress in academic and industrial research. Studying hepatotoxicity in vitro is challenging because hepatocytes, the metabolically active cells of the liver, are very difficult to maintain in culture. It has been observed that culturing hepatocytes between two layers of collagen maintains in vivo-like morphology and also many drug metabolizing enzymes for weeks. In spite of the research examining drug metabolism in collagen sandwiches, there is limited data regarding the applicability of this system to hepatotoxicity studies. We cultured primary rat hepatocytes in the collagen sandwich configuration and optimized this system for long-term hepatotoxicity studies. In addition, we also examined the conditioned medium from the hepatocytes to investigate the secreted protein profile, which could potentially be used to find toxicity biomarkers. Our proteomics analysiscombined gel electrophoresis with Qstar LC-MS/MS, and we were able to identify 493 proteins. In summary, we have shown that the collagen sandwich is a suitable system for hepatotoxicity studies as well as proteomics analysis.
€ 64, 90
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Glucocorticoid receptor-based transrepressive mechanisms
At promoters of inflammatory genes
Ilse, Beck
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838339887 § pagine 152
Data pub. 20100120
Inflammation is one of the biggest challenges in current medicine. Glucocorticoid-based therapy is still the most commonly used treatment to combat chronic and acute inflammation. However, as this treatment is burdened with a detrimental side effect profile and the occurrence of glucocorticoid resistance, research efforts are focused on characterizing the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of glucocorticoids and developing new therapeutic strategies to fight inflammation.In this book, focus is put on the effects of the glucocorticoid receptor on NF-kB and NF-?B-driven gene expression. The transcription factor NF-?B is namely key to the onset and propagation of inflammation. Special attention is also given to the effects of glucocorticoids on the kinase MSK1 and the associated chromatin and NF-?B modulations. In a second chapter, we explore alternative glucocorticoid receptor function via the selective agonist Compound A. Further unravelling the underlying mechanism of how glucocorticoids mediate anti-inflammatory gene repression is a very important issue for molecular researchers, biochemists, medical doctors and specialists, pharmaceutical companies, and product managers.
€ 64, 90
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Novel Drug Delivery Systems For Gene-Targeted RNA Interference
Application of RNAi for Cancer Gene Therapy
Randy, Adachi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838340913 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20100125
RNA interference refers to sequence-specific messenger RNA degradation initiated by introduction of short RNA duplexes. Since this event results in target-specific gene silencing, siRNAs are expected to serve as potential therapeutic agents to silence disease-causing genes. However, a substantial barrier to the therapeutic application is the delivery of siRNA duplexes into cells. Cyanocobalamin is one of the essential vitamins needed for the division of all cells. Cancer cells especially require abnormally high amounts of cobalamins due to rapid cell division. As a result, the cobalamin receptor density on the surface of the cell is over-expressed. Therefore, a 21 nucleotide long bcr-abl gene-specific siRNA was conjugated to cyanocobalamin, and its uptake, gene-silencing effect, and inhibition of cancer cell proliferation were investigated in K562 human chronic myelogenous leukemia cells. Results and findings discussed in this book indicate to open a door for the potential use of cobalamin as a novel carrier of siRNA for gene-targeted RNA interference.
€ 64, 90
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Electrical Impedance Tomography
A Low Frequency Approach
Johan, Noor
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838340944 § pagine 188
Data pub. 20100125
Most EIT machines operate at high frequencies above 10 kHz. Biological systems demonstrate dispersions of electrical impedance characteristics at very low frequencies below 2 kHz due to the presence of membrane surrounding the cells and diffusion polarization effects. This book elaborate the feasibility of the use of low frequencies in a range of 1 Hz to 4.5 kHz in EIT. A frequency of 78 kHz normally used in EIT was used as a comparison. The impedance measurements employed a four-terminal method using an ultra low frequency impedance spectrometer and used conducting and insulating material as the objects. The reconstructed images reveal that at low frequencies the conducting and insulating bodies were indistinguishable. They appear differently at high frequencies above 4.55 kHz indicating that the use of multi-frequency instrumentation in EIT covering the very low frequency range provides information that instrumentation restricted to frequencies above 10 kHz does not supply. This has potential for EIT because it might allow the detection of structures from the variation of the images with frequency that does not occur at the higher frequencies more usually used for EIT.
€ 74, 80
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Bioinformatics analyses of Eukaryotic mRNAs and Industrial Enzymes
Untranslated regions of Eukaryotic mRNAs and Mechanism of action of Invertases, Fructosyl transferases and Pectinases
Peramachi, Palanivelu
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838341842 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100127
Bioinformatics programmes and genetic engineering techniques have become powerful tools to understand structure-function relationships of macromolecules. This monograph deals with the analyses of proteins and nucleic acids using these tools. The first paper describes development of a new software to analyze the untranslated regions in eukaryotic mRNAs.UTRScan utility has been used to analyze these regions (cis acting elements) in mRNAs. However, the UTRScan is not very sensitive and also not highly specific. We have developed a new algorithm and an Internet based web application tool named UlTRaSCAN, which overcomes these limitations and proved to be highly specific and sensitive in detecting patterns in UTRs. The second paper describes an anomaly observed in the commonly used multiple sequence analysis programmes viz., ClustalW and T-COFFEE. The third and fourth papers combine the knowledge of biochemical and genetic engineering data with bioinformatics data to analyze active sites of enzymes such as polygalacturonases, invertases and fructofuranosyl transferases. I do hope these articles will make an interesting reading not only for the specialists but also for the beginners.
€ 53, 90
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Beneficial noise and perilous oscillations in the nervous system
Noise-enhanced inter-celullular communication in neuronal networks and oscillation synchrony inepileptic tissue
Gábor, Balázsi Frank, Moss
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838342276 § pagine 104
Data pub. 20100128
Computational modeling of cooperative dynamics inexcitable systems is important for uncoveringmechanisms that underlie perturbation propagation inthe nervous system. In this dissertation, twospatially extended networks of FitzHugh-Nagumoneurons operating in the subexcitable andhyperexcitable regime are studied by computationalmethods, leading to two key conclusions.First, the length and speed of perturbationpropagation in the subexcitable FitzHugh-Nagumosystem is maximized by spatiotemporal noise ofoptimal intensity. This indicates that randomfluctuations in neuronal excitability can enhanceperturbation propagation in the nervous system.Second, defining novel measures to characterize the synchronization of hyperexcitable FitzHugh-Nagumooscillator networks for various strengths of phase- attractive and phase-repulsive coupling, significantdifferences in calcium dynamics can be shown betweenastrocyte cultures originating from epileptic andnormal brain tissue.
€ 53, 90
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Blood Flow Analysis through Blocked Artery
Numerical Simulations using Fluent 6.2
Shamoon, Jamshed Humaira, Usman Srichand, Sobhani
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838343969 § pagine 112
Data pub. 20100204
In this study, different turbulence models like k-epsilon andk-omega SST model are tested by comparing them against experimental data given by Deshpande and Giddens 1976. The stenosed geometry of 75 % area reduction is used for comparison. CFD code FLUENT 6.2 is used to solve the flow equations and a steady state flow with 2D axi-symmetric geometry is considered with Reynolds number of 5000. For lamnar flow in CCA, Reynolds numbers 50, 100 and 200 were used and the resultswere compared with the experimental data as given by Ahmed Giddens and Mabon. The results for laminar study were also obtained by varying the degree of occlusion i.e. 75 %, 56 % and two geometries with 89% area reduction. The models were named as M0, M1, M2 and M3. In the study, we found that model M3 is highly severe stenosis and a medical scanned image approximating this kind of geometry must be seriously examined.
€ 53, 90
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Intracellular Delivery of Peptide Carriers, Substrates and Inhibitors
The non-invasive intracellular delivery of macromolecules
Diarmaid, Murphy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838344188 § pagine 304
Data pub. 20100205
The lipid bilayer, which comprises all cell membranes, represents a formidable barrier to the delivery of large hydrophilic molecules into cells.The ability to introduce information-rich molecules into cells is a challenge in the development of new therapeutics for diseases not currently amenable to small molecule intervention.This work focuses on the delivery of peptide-based molecules including; inhibitors, substrates and carriers into cells.A series of peptide-based inhibitors against caspase-3, an intracellular enzyme involved in apoptosis, were assessed for their cell membrane permeability.Proteolytic activation of a cell penetrating peptide was also investigated as a means of controlling the uptake of these carrier peptides into cells.Finally, the uptake and processing of an internally quenched Tat-caspase substrate was examined in cells undergoing apoptosis.This book may be of interest to scientists working in any area where large molecules need to be effectively delivered to cells.It may be of particular interest to those working on cell penetrating peptides, proteases or apoptosis.
€ 86, 90
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PHOTOSYNTHESIS -
BEHIND THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
Yuzeir, Zeinalov
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838346106 § pagine 128
Data pub. 20100215
An analysis of the consequences arising from the non- linearity of the photosynthetic light curves on thevalues of quantum requirement, as well as on theaction spectra and quantum efficiency spectra independence of the suspension optical densities ispresented. A kinetic model of the oxygen productionreaction is elaborated in which in addition to thenon-cooperative (Kok’s)mechanisms a cooperative oneis also included. According to this model the oxygenprecursors obtained in different oxygen evolvingreaction centres could migrate in the surroundingmedia and recombine. The two widely acceptedfundamental concepts, i.e. the concept of thephotosynthetic units and the concept of the twophotosystems - the Z-scheme, are reconsidered, andcompletely new ideas are presented. A logicalexplanation of almost all unexplained up to nowimportant observations – Emerson’s first effect, thered drop effect and Emerson’s enhancement effect, the effect of Blinks’, the inhibitory action ofoxygen on photosynthesis - Warburg’s first effectand the effect of CO2 on the photochemical(Hillreaction)activity of isolated chloroplasts ispresented.
€ 64, 90
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Heavy metal content in seaweeds
Preliminary study of heavy metal content in common seaweeds in the coastal waters of Mauritius
Peerbaccus, Oumée Salmaa
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838353845 § pagine 96
Data pub. 20100330
Cadmium, copper, chromium, lead, nickel, and zinc were measured in water, sediments, and some common macroalgal species (Ulva fasciata, Ulva reticulata, Sargassum species, Padina boryana, Turbinaria ornata, Colpomenia sinuosa) of four sites, namely La Cuvette, Pointe d’Esny, Poste La Fayette and Pointe aux Sables.Heavy metal concentrations were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry. A correlation study (spearman) between the different elements in seawater, sediments, and seaweeds was also done. Metals were thus found to most accumulate in sediments, and seaweeds. The most abundant heavy metal in sediment was observed to be chromium whereas zinc was most prevalent in seaweeds. The highest average concentration read for chromium in sediment was 43.513 ± 3.315 mg/Kg at Pointe d’Esny whereas the highest mean reading for zinc in seaweeds was 192.52 ± 11.30 mg/Kg at Pointe aux Sables.Levels of cadmium, copper, nickel, and chromium in seawater in this study exceeded permissible limits at most of the sites, showing that heavy metal contamination is quite and significant in the coastal waters of Mauritius.
€ 53, 90
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Mechanism of Kinesin Motility
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Mechanism of Kinesin Motility
Anna, Labno
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838354187 § pagine 68
Data pub. 20100401
Motor proteins are enzymes that are responsible for molecular transport. Those proteins convert the chemical energy derived from the hydrolysis of ATP directly into mechanical work and are necessary for the eukaryotic cell to achieve complex organizational and structural tasks. Motor proteins allow efficient transport of molecular structures and organelles such as vesicles, mitochondria, and chromosomes which is necessary since diffusion is too slow to efficiently move material from one part of the cell to another on physiological time scales [1]. This ability to control cellular transport processes and cell structure allowed for the development of complex cellular organelles such as cilia or flagella in single-cell organisms and made possible the development of multi-cellular organisms with highly specialized cells. Those molecular motors have served as an important model system for understanding biological motility. Microtubule-based motors of the kinesin superfamily are involved in intracellular transport, mitosis and meiosis, control of microtubule dynamics and signal transduction pathways [2].
€ 53, 90
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Nanoassays for Biomolecular Research
Basics, Consepts and Methods
Heidi, Dietrich
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838357317 § pagine 152
Data pub. 20100414
The trend of miniaturizing (bio)chemical assays hasbeen first seen in analytical and combinatorialchemistry and was soon also introduced in lifesciences. The reduction of development and operatingcosts are the main motives specially in thebiotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Infundamental research the application of single- molecule techniques rather than bulk measurementsallows the characterization of mechanism andtransients states that would otherwise be hidden ordiminished in measurements averaged over a wholepopulation of molecules. This book covers the basicsand concepts of single-molecule detection andspecifically deals with the development andimplementation of miniaturized biochemical assays.Tethered particle motion (TPM) and nanoarrays arediscussed in detail, which have been applied in DNAand protein research. This book should be helpfulfor those how are interested in single-moleculedetection and the miniaturization of biochemicalassays.
€ 64, 90
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Exercise, Aging and Bone Tissue Quality
Investigating the effects of exercise and aging on bone’s composition and mechanical integrity
Nadder D., Sahar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838366425 § pagine 136
Data pub. 20100514
Fractures are the most frequent health problemassociated with bone and represent a significantclinical and economic burden.Fracture risk is mostoften assessed through bone mass scans, whichmeasure bone quantity. However, aging andinterventions like exercise have a greater influenceon fracture risk than variances in mass predict, indicating that skeletal integrity is affected byalterations in tissue quality, and not justquantity. Currently, there is no clearunderstanding of how bone tissue quality contributesto skeletal integrity or how it can be altered byexternal influences. This work employed a murinemodel to investigate the effects of exercise andaging on bone at the tissue level and found thatthese influences can modulate bone composition, andconsequently tissue-level mechanical competence, even in pre-existing bone tissue. These findingschallenge conventional theories of bone adaptationand imply that changes in tissue quality may oftenbe overlooked because they can occur independentlyof changes to bone mass. This work also illustratesthe potential utility in using compositional markersto supplement diagnosis of fracture risk.
€ 64, 90
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An adaptive evolution strategy for protein folding
Optimizing proteins through genetic algorithms
Carlo, Guardiani
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838374253 § pagine 232
Data pub. 20100606
Proteins are a group of molecules involved in practically all biological functions that owe their versatility to the ability of binding structurally complementary ligands. Due to the limitations of experimental techniques, however, the number of resolved structures is lagging behind the number of known sequences, calling for the development of structural prediction algorithms. Since the native structure corresponds to the global minimum of the free energy function, the protein folding problem can be recast in a global optimization problem. Genetic algorithms (GA) are optimization tools that mimick the mechanism of darwinian evolution. In this work the possibility is studied to optimize the Conformational Space Annealing, a GA without mutation, with the Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (CMAES), that adapts the probability distribution of mutations to the function to optimize. After improving CMAES through local minimizations and a recombination operator, the algorithm is applied to a few benchmark proteins. This book should be of interest to anyone working in computational biophysics and to those working on the improvement and application of GA.
€ 86, 90
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Spatio-temporal Dynamics of the Cell
Characterization from Images and Computer Simulations
Angélique, Stéphanou
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838337920 § pagine 172
Data pub. 20100112
The spatio-temporal dynamics of the cell, in other words the cell movements and deformations, were for a long time assimilated to random fluctuations. However a minute observation revealed the existence of recurring patterns of deformations for rounded cell types. The aim of this study is to investigate the spatio-temporal dynamics of another phenotypically different and important cell, the fibroblast. This investigation is based on image analysis and the development of specific strategies to track down the spatio-temporal cell signature. Interpretation of the results is performed by mean of a theoretical model putting forward original biomechanical hypotheses tested in computer simulations. Deciphering to gain control over the processes of cell motility is one of the biggest challenge in cell biology because of the considerable implications of this multifactorial event involved in embryogenesis, wound healing and cancer invasion. This study is a case example for multidisciplinarity. It can be of interest to anyone with a desire to explore non-conventional approaches in science whether they come from biology, mathematics, physics or computing.
€ 74, 80
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POPULATION MODELS FOR THE SENSE OF TOUCH:
a study on rapidly-adapting mechanoreceptive fibers
Burak, Güçlü
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838349145 § pagine 80
Data pub. 20100301
The skin is a complex living organ incorporatingsensory receptors, nerve fibers, blood vessels, sweat glands, etc. Rapidly-adapting fibers linked toMeissner corpuscles make up one class ofmechanoreceptive nerves found in the hairless skinand are associated with the sense of touch.Population models of mechanoreceptive fibers areessential to understand sensory processing in thebrain. This monograph explains the anatomy andphysiology of rapidly-adapting fibers and buildspopulation models incrementally based onexperimental data mainly from cats and monkeys.First, a deterministic model based on average firingrate is presented and the activity of a hypotheticalhigher-order neuron is considered. Next, aprobabilistic model is studied and its predictionsare compared to human psychophysical data. Theprobabilistic model is extended by including aMarkov chain for spike generation. The resultingmodel is finally tested with a psychophysicaldetection task as the stimulus location is varied.The book is recommended to students and researcherswho are interested in computational models forsensory processing, specifically in the sense oftouch.
€ 53, 90
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Growth Hormone of Pakistani Buffalo
Cloning, Purification and Characterization
Sumbul, Khalid
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838350981 § pagine 108
Data pub. 20100314
The administration of exogenous somatotropin (ST)has been shown to increase lactation performance inmammals ranging from laboratory animals to humans.Therefore, keeping in view the importance of thishormone in milk and meat production, somatotropincDNA has been cloned from a Pakistani buffalo, sequenced and expressed. The sequence obtained hasbeen used for comparative modeling. The amino acidsequence of the buST cDNA was deduced using onlineavailable softwares. Secondary structure waspredicted using NNpred and Psipred servers.ClustalW was used to produce sequence alignments.The 3D structure of the protein was obtained usingDeep View (Swiss PDB viewer) and Modeler software.The predicted structure was evaluated withProcheck_NT. This book would interest you if youare a biotechnologist, pharmacist, biochemist orinterested in bioinformatics. It can help you inover-production and purification of any ST usingthe methodology described in detail.
€ 53, 90
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The protein factors of tRNA import into yeast mitochondria
How yeast cytoplasmic lysine tRNA is targeted to mitochondria by soluble proteins
Piotr, Kamenski
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838352039 § pagine 72
Data pub. 20100319
Here, the role of yeast soluble cytosolic proteins in lysine tRNA import into mitochondria is described and discussed. This topic was studied for many years in the group of Dr. Ivan Tarassov (University of Strasbourg, France) in collaboration with the group of Prof. Igor A. Krasheninnikov (Moscow State University, Russia). As a result, three soluble proteins were identified as "tRNA import factors". For each of them, the mechanisms of involvement into tRNA import process were outlined. For the moment, the chain of events that the tRNA undergoes in the cytoplasm prior to its mitochondrial import is more or less clear. This chain of events is described in detail in this book.
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Physical measurements: Chronic Impact of Apartheid in Black children
Physical Growth and Development of Rural South African Black Children using Anthropometric Techniques
Stranger, KGAMPHE
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639286502 § data di pub. 20110125 § pagine 528
Until you know "normal" growth measurements, you cannot tell whether the children who would look normal, go to school daily and look "happy" are normal or not... Using the 2007 WHO children s’ "standard" reference data and comparing urban and rural children in South Africa, Africa and Europeans, the chronic impact of Apartheid was shown in the high rates of stunting and wasting of the Ubombo (Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal Province South Africa) and Vaalwater (Limpopo Province South Africa) . Children from 7 to 18 years were measured for height, weight, sitting height, head circumference, Relaxed Upper-Arm circumference, Biacromial and Biiliac diameters, and from Triceps, Biceps, Supra-iliac and Subscapular skinfolds areas. Body Mass Indeces (BMI) and growth velocities were estimated from the five year data collected. This mixed-longitudinal data was amongst the few growth studies in South Africa in the 1990’s and its attempt to develop local growth standards needs to be followed up by i) compilation of local growth data over time and ii) use of growth and development data for National health and education intervention programs at the policy level-a real Service Delivery excercise.
€ 86,90
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Studies on red tilapia production under different rearing systems
Mohamed, Moaaz
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639179262 § data di pub. 20110104 § pagine 120
This study was carried out to investigate the: The possibility of acclimatization and rearing red tilapia fry under different water salinities (5, 10, 15 and 20 ppt) on growth performance, feed utilization and chemical composition. The effects of myo-inositol dose (300, 400 and 500 mg/kg diet) on growth performance, feed efficiency of red tilapia fingerlings. The responses of hybrid red tilapia fingerlings to rear in mono or polyculture conditions with striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) under different stocking ratio. The present study could conclude that: Hybrid red tilapia was able to tolerate high level of salinity,15 ppt best salinity that possessed the higher growth performance. Supplementation of dietary myo-inositol decreased of fat percentage fish body. Myo-inositol as fed additives improved growth performance of hybrid red tilapia fingerlings, 500 mg/kg diet the best level in diet. The polyculture system of red tilapia and striped mullet were higher than the monoculture every species in growth performance traits, and the best stocking ratio in polyculture was 3 red tilapia: 1 striped mullet with stocking density (40 fish/m3) .
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CHILDHOOD BLINDNESS
Genetic and Molecular Basis of Hereditary Congenital Cataract
AFSHAN, YASMEEN
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639321333 § data di pub. 20110119 § pagine 144
Congenital cataracts are one of the major causes of vision loss in children worldwide. It can occur in an isolated fashion or as one component of a syndrome affecting multiple tissues. Congenital cataracts vary markedly in severity and morphology, affecting the nuclear, cortical, polar, or subcapsular parts of the lens, or in severe cases the entire lens. Fourteen loci have been associated with autosomal recessive cataracts with seven of these also causing autosomal dominant cataracts. Of these loci, mutations in nine genes have been found. however it is anticipated that the process of vision is mediated by the involvement of at least 200 genes. Identification of causative genes and information regarding their cellular functioning will potentially allow for more personalized medical care & Identification of the specific mutation will increase our understanding of lens biology and cataract at molecular level. Pakistani population provides an excellent resource material for the identification of genes and mutations causing vision impairment because of availability of large number of consanguineous families having many affected individuals.
€ 64,90
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VERIFICATION OF QUALITY CHARACTERS AND GENETIC PURITY
OF SOME WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) VARIETIES
Abdelmageed, Kishk Hazrat, Bilal
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639324426 § data di pub. 20110120 § pagine 96
The present study aimed to verify genetic purity of three wheat varieties namely Gemmiza 10, Giza 168 and Sakha 94 using morphological, biochemical characters as well as grain yield of each variety. The results indicated that the Sakha 94 variety was identified by absent anthocyanin coloration of coleoptile. Absent flag leaf area anthocyanin coloration, strong culum glucosity. Very long plant height and medium coloration with phenol test 1%. The Giza 168 variety was identified by medium anthocyanin coloration of coleoptile.Very light with phenol coloration. Gemmiza 10 variety identified by strong anthocyanin coloration of coleoptile. Very strong of flag leaf area anthocyanin. Short plant height, very dark with phenol coloration. Results indicated that the percentage of off-types increased as the farmer relied on himself for preparing seeds for crop production. The grain yield and genetic purity based on number of off-types and seed fingerprint were significantly reduced from planting farmer-saved seeds compared with basic, registered and certified seeds.
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Biopesticides and Cotton insect pest
Sustainable management of insect pest complex of cotton
Imran, Ahmed Dr., Waseem Akram
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639327076 § data di pub. 20110123 § pagine 112
Pesticides have been used to control these pests but none has yielded better cost and benefit ratio due to increasing hazards related to human life, domestic animals and environment. Recent trends in cotton production have been to minimize the use of pesticides and ultimately control the pest by better management practices (BMPs) . Keeping in view these critical issues the experiment was conducted during May-October 2009 under randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five treatments, biological control agents (T1) , foliar applications of botanical Neemosal, azadirachtin+salannin 0.5% (T2) , homeo chemicals (T3) and available insecticides (T4) having three replications. Results showed that safer insecticides were found to be superior to over all other treatments in their control of insect pests complex. Biological control had no quick control as compare to insecticides and neemosal. Homeo chemicals also performed better. While in case of spotted bollworm Biological control through release of Trichogramma chilonis had showed effective and quick control as compare to neemosal. Neemosal performed better than Homeo chemicals.
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Economic and Biological Aspects of Vaccinations
Effects of IBD Vaccination on ND Vaccination in Broilers
Rana Muhammad, Ayyub Sohail, Ahmed
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639322491 § data di pub. 20110130 § pagine 120
In Broiler industry strict Vaccination schedule is followed throughout the world. It’s importance increases many folds in developing countries like Pakistan. Out of these, IBD (Infectious Bursal Disease/Gumboro Disease) vaccine and ND (Newcastle Disease) vaccine are considered the prime steps. It is documented fact that both of these vaccines also affect not only titres but have immunopathological effects as well. It is author’s M.Sc. (Hons.) Research project which he completed in the year 2002. This research work has also been published in Pakistan Veterinary Journal (PVJ) in the form of a Research paper in 2003. In this project it was proved that how three selected strains of IBD Vaccination cause immunopathological and immunosuppressive effects in Broiler.
€ 53,90
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SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF SPODOPTERA LITURA ON COTTON
USING BIO-CONTROL AGENT BRACON HEBETOR (SAY) , SELECTIVE INSECTICIDES AND PHEROMONES
Rashad Rasool, Khan Muhammad, Ashfaq
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639312102 § data di pub. 20110203 § pagine 176
Cotton has been placed amongst one of the most important cash crops, in Pakistan. Armyworm, Spodoptera litura, is one of the most notorious chewing pests, attacking this crop and hence depriving the farmers from getting good yields. The project under study, was, therefore, planned to develop some control strategies which are not only effective in their implementation, but also safer to the non-target organisms. A bio-control agent, Bracon hebetor (Say.) was used to control the pest, along with integration of some new chemistry insecticides and pheromones throughout cotton growing season. The experiments were carried out under the laboratory conditions in the Dept. of Agri. Entomology, Univ. of Agriculture, Faisalabad, for the improvement of mass rearing of the parasitoid, its potential at various temperatures and searching ability. The experiments for the screening of insecticides for their selection in Pest Management program of were performed in the laboratory as well as semi-field and field conditions. Resultantly, the study recommends that bio-control agents should be integrated with other tactics in order to avoid the chemical load in the environment.
€ 74,80
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The mechanisms of hyperoxia-induced hyperreactivity of lung parenchyma
An overview, methods and discussion
Ramadan , Sopi
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639330472 § data di pub. 20110211 § pagine 108
Use of oxygen is integral part of neonatal care in treatment of respiratory diseases. Although treatment of critically ill newborns with various lung diseases has resulted in increased survival, unfortunately this often results with respiratory complications mainly in the constellation of bronchopulmonary dysplasia that leaves the child lifelong handicapped. In an attempt to explain the role of hyperoxia in bronchopulmonary dysplasia, most of literature is oriented on larger airways, but the effects of hyperoxia on most distal airways as integral part of lungs were left out. Therefore, this book provides the data to elucidate the effects of hyperoxia on airway balance, and explain the mechanisms through which oxygen exposure might lead to airway hyperreactivity. Furthermore, the book describes the effects of in vitro and in vivo L-arginine supplementation on prevention of the effects of hyperoxia on contractile and relaxation response of airway smooth muscle positioned within the lung parenchyma. The book also introduces the detailed methods employed in this investigation,which is useful for professionals in the field of physiology and molecular biology.
€ 53,90
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PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE AMONG SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN:
A Study
V. Raji, Sugumar K, Meena
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639333794 § data di pub. 20110213 § pagine 88
This is a descriptive study set to assess the PEFR of school going children of 6-14 years of age in Bangalore. The sample size was 580 from both the sex. The sample size was 580. Systematic random sampling was used to pick the samples. The study was conducted during the months of January and April 2010. Interview schedule was used to collect the data related to socio-economic, cultural and demography. Peak Flow Expiratory Meter was used to measure peak flow expiratory rate. Selected socio- economic, cultural and environmental factors were compared with PFER. Percentages, statistical tools, illustrations were used to analyse the data. There was a significant relation among age, height, and environmental hazards like smoke, dust, presence of pets at home with PEFR in school going children.
€ 53,90
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Biology of groupers in inshore waters of south coast Kenya
SIMON, AGEMBE
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639324419 § data di pub. 20110209 § pagine 92
The fisheries of groupers have declined world wide mainly due to fishing pressure on coral reef fishes. Although data on groupers biology are important for management of fisheries, such data are lacking for coastal Kenya. This book therefore aims at providing biological information on groupers from south coast Kenya. The biology of groupers provides a concise easy to read introduction for anyone in the field of fisheries biology and ecology. It will be ideal for undergraduate and graduate students as well as professional researchers in the field of fisheries and aquatic ecology requiring a concise overview of the topic. It is also intended to help fisheries workers gather and examine aspects of the biology of groupers that will be useful for the management of this fishery resource.
€ 53,90
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Profiling of signal transduction in human memory T cells
A reverse phase protein array approach
Nicolò Costantino, Brembilla Saqlain, Ahmed
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639326567 § data di pub. 20110209 § pagine 116
Vaccination is today considered as the most effective method of preventing infectious diseases. A vaccine elicits the generation of memory lymphocytes reacting against a specific pathogen. Two subsets of memory T lymphocytes have been identified in humans. These subsets display high functional heterogeneity and assert distinct critical roles in protective immunity. However, the biochemical mechanisms controlling their functional properties remain poorly investigated, mainly due to the low frequency of memory cells and the limited amount of human specimen available. In this book, proteomic and cytosolic transduction approaches have been successfully combined to unravel the biochemical complexity of the signalling pathways of these subsets. Crucial differences in the composition of their signalling machinery were identified, and the different expression of a key regulatory protein found responsible for their functional heterogeneity. This book should be especially useful to professionals in immunology and vaccine fields, or anyone else who may be considering utilizing an array strategy for protein profiling.
€ 53,90
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Exploring the Combining Abilities in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Muhammad, Mazhar Hussain Muhammad, Azmat
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639328684 § data di pub. 20110227 § pagine 80
COMBINING ABILITY ANALYSIS ,IS BEING WIDELY UTILIZED BY PLANT BREEDERS, FOR BEST COMBINATION ANALYSIS IN DIFFERENT CROPS. TOMATO, AS GROWN IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD, NEEDS CONTINUOUS SELECTION FOR VARYING ENVIRONMENTS AND CHANGING CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. ALSO, THE GERM PLASM CONSERVATION IS MAIN OBJECTIVE FOR UTILIZING IN BREEDING PROGRAMS. HERE COMBINING ABILITY OF DIFFERENT PARENTS HAS BEEN EXPLORED FOR YIELD AND ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY OF HYBRIDS FOR SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION. DIFFERENT TRAITS, INFLUENCING YIELD AND ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY HAS BEEN CHECKED USING GCA AND SCA ANALYSIS.
€ 53,90
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Larval culture of freshwater prawn
Culture of freshwater prawn
Soundarapandian, P. G., K. Dinakaran
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639332216 § data di pub. 20110220 § pagine 192
The nutritional status of the M. idella idella is not inferior to already studied commercially important Palaemonid prawns. The survival rate of seeds is also more than 70%. The seed production technology followed in the present study is very simple and highly suitable for small scale farmers. So it is suggested that M. idella idella will be a best alternative species for the bigger sized prawns (M. rosenbergii and M. malcomsoni) .
€ 74,80
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Dynamics of nitrogen responses to wheat under moisture stress
Yield and quality responses of wheat for nitrogen fertilizer in moisture stress season
Genene, Gezu G., Douglas Tanner
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639332872 § data di pub. 20110214 § pagine 112
Moisture stress and high temperature characterizing markedly forced maturity and altered the agronomic and physiological responses of the wheat crop. Nitrogen fertilizer rate exhibited notable effects on the yield, crop nitrogen and flour quality parameters relative to the other factors. The differences between the test varieties for yield and quality parameters were relatively small implying the predominance of the environment in determining the associated variances in contrast to the genetic factors. In general it is possible to deduce N fertilizer rate exhibited greater effects than variety or timing of N application; N rate negatively affected the grain yield, but markedly enhanced the flour quality parameters. Such a yield penalty due to increasing N fertilizer rate must be compensated by improved soil and crop management practices.
€ 53,90
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Suicidal erythrocytes death induced by gold and by cadmium ions
Significance of eryptosis
Mentor, Sopjani
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639333855 § data di pub. 20110215 § pagine 68
The suicidal death of erythrocytes, eryptosis, is characterized by cell shrinkage and cell membrane scrambling leading to phosphatidylserine exposure at the RBCs surface. As macrophages are equipped with phosphatidylserine receptors, they bind, engulf and degrade phosphatidylserine exposing cells; thereby RBCs are rapidly cleared from circulating blood. RBCs cell membrane scrambling is stimulated by increase of cytosolic Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+] (i) ) and formation of ceramide. Ca2+ entry and/or ceramide formation and thus eryptosis are triggered by many pollutants. The present study explored whether eryptosis could be similarly triggered by exposure to gold, and to cadmium. To this end, RBCs from healthy volunteers were exposed to AuCl and to cadmium ions (Cd (2+) ) and phosphatidylserine exposure (annexin V binding) , cell volume (forward scatter) , [Ca2+] (i) (Fluo3-dependent fluorescence) , and ceramide formation (anti-ceramide-FITC fluorescence) were determined by flow cytometry. The present observations underlie the mechanism of action of cadmium ions, and disclose a novel action of gold, which may well contribute to side effects during treatment with gold preparations.
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BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTIVE AGING
The role of the FSH receptor in female mice
Natalia, Danilovich
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639334906 § data di pub. 20110216 § pagine 216
As life expectancy in industrialized nations continues to increase, concerns over various health issues related to aging have also grown. It is estimated that in the near future women who generally live longer than men will spend nearly a third of their lifetime in menopause. Research on reproductive aging is crucial to provide important insights into women health, permitting a better understanding and anticipation of their menopausal experience. This book presents evidence on factors (genes) that contribute to early ovarian aging and reproductive senescence. A particular type of genetically modified mice was used to generate this evidence. The results suggest that the FSH receptor signaling offers a protective mechanism, which gradually weakens upon reproductive senescence (a condition equivalent to menopause in women) . Projected on humans, these findings will contribute to a better understanding of reproductive aging in women and thereby to exploring possible ways of delaying menopause. The book is particularly useful for medical scholars and practitioners interested in reproductive biology.
€ 86,90
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Risk Management in British Forestry
Adaptation of Britain’s main tree species to a changing climate
Dominik, Thom Million, Eshete
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639335002 § data di pub. 20110227 § pagine 136
In the course of climate change it is getting more and more important to develop strategies to adapt Europe’s forests, so that they are prevented from heavy damages in future. For this purpose, research was intensified during the last years. In this context, it is the aim of this scientific work to ascertain the most suitable Forest Management Alternative for British forests. The main disturbances were identified and analysed, nowadays and, under a certain climate change scenario, in future. Thereby four of Britain’s main tree species were regarded: Picea sitchensis, Picea abies, Pinus sylvestris and Quercus spp. A Multi-Criteria-Risk-Analysis as well as a Cost-Benefit Analysis were performed for each country of Great Britain (Wales, Scotland and England) . This book contains a lot of knowledge in forest protection and connects the single disturbance agents in a new way. The findings of this book inspire to rethink the common practices in British forestry.
€ 64,90
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RESPONSE OF CHICKPEA TO MOISTURE STRESS
RESPONSE OF CHICKPEA VARIETIES TO TERMINAL MOISTURE STRESS AT MIDALTITUDE AND LOWLAND AREAS OF CENTRAL ETHIOPIA
Yeneneh Bekele, Reba Kindie, Tesfaye
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639339017 § data di pub. 20110325 § pagine 100
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) , commonly called gram, Bengal gram or garbanzo bean is the one of most important food grain legumes. It is also a major source of plant based dietary protein. By and large the crop is cultivated under rainfed conditions mostly on receding soil moisture, which often exposes the crop to drought during its active growth period. Drought alone is the most important constraint to crop productivity. With climate change and predictions of increased water scarcity in the future, water-stress is likely to remain the number one constraint. One way of improving the low productivity of chickpea in drought prone environments is to develop varieties, which can tolerate water deficit and produce high yield under such environments. This book gives information by studying the response of chickpea varieties to terminal water deficit. It is a helpful reference for professional working with drought stress in general.
€ 53,90
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Overfishing under regulation
the application of the precautionary principle and the ecosystem approach in Australian fisheries management
Jonathan, Nevill Hafiz, Azhar Ali Khan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639339543 § data di pub. 20110308 § pagine 412
This book explores the idea that poor fisheries management - and the economic and ecological damage which follows - is largely the result of management failures to implement important strategies to account for uncertainty. The two most important of these strategies are the precautionary principle and the ecosystem approach. After investigating the implementation of these strategies in Australian fisheries case studies, the author concludes that implementation is at best incompetent, and at worst dishonest. However, the case study of the southern ocean krill fishery, managed by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, provides a important exception. Other case studies include the Western Rock Lobster fishery, the Northern Prawn fishery, the Orange Roughy fishery, and South Australia’s abalone fishery. The central conclusion of the book is that steps must be taken bring about radical change in the cultures which operate within fisheries agencies. This could be achieved, the author argues, by replacing fisheries management agencies with agencies charged with managing marine biodiversity assets.
€ 86,90
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Mango Sudden Death Syndrome
Isolation of Pathogenic Fungi From the Vector and Victim
Naeem, Iqbal Shafqat, Saeed
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639341690 § data di pub. 20110318 § pagine 76
Mango is an important fruit crop, grown in almost 63 countries of the world. Mango production has been severely affected by insect pests, diseases and harsh environmental conditions. Among diseases, Mango Sudden Death Syndrome (MSDS) is a very destructive disease which destroyed millions of acres all over the world. This disease could be disseminated by wind, water and/or bark beetle, Hypocryphalus mangiferae. This book focuses on the isolation of MSDS causing fungi from infected plants and different life stages and body parts of H. mangiferae. The possible role of air and irrigation water in the dissemination of MSDS fungi is discussed in the light of results.
€ 53,90
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Studies on sheep nutrition
Effect of Probiotics as growth promoters in fattening lambs
Hany, Hillal
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639341881 § data di pub. 20110329 § pagine 104
Probiotics (growth promoters) have been used as supplements in animal feeds for more than seven decades to enhance growth and decrease feed/gain ratio. Moreover, many of the beneficial productive responses associated with the use of probiotic supplements can be directly related to their effects on the microbial population in the digestive tract. Most evidence for such effects is results of intensive studies of microbial activities in the rumen of cattle and sheep. Pronifer is a fermentation product consists of a bacterial cocktail of specific lactic acid producing bacteria as a probiotic agent, it may act through improving the balance of the intestinal micro flora. Also, pronifer improves health, performance, minimize diarrhea and increase growth rates.Moreover, yeast stimulates rumen bacteria and enhance lactate and ammonia utilization resulting in moderate pH and increases in microbial population which lead to increases in fiber digestion and protein synthesis in the rumen. Yeast culture improved feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion in growing ruminants.
€ 53,90
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Toxicity of some plant materials against pulse beetle
callosobruchus chinensis L. attacking chickpea under storage
AHMED, ZIA
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639342857 § data di pub. 20110327 § pagine 112
History of using conventional plant materials as bio-pesticides date back to decades but regrettably only niggling work has been done in past in probing new plants or their products with pesticidal properties. This book presents an insight to possible insecticidal potential explored out of ten indigenous plant materials in dried form as well as in extracted form against pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. Results incurred were subjected to statistical analysis as Completely Randomized Design by using SPSS program version: 11 and Minitab with descriptive statistics and analysis of variance, which revealed some of them as a prominent growth inhibitor however few were declared ineffective. Chemical analysis was carried out for chickpea variety as well as for all the treatments. To authenticate obtained results, correlation between chemical composition of plant materials and all parameter of trails was made at alpha 0.01 and alpha 0.05 levels which provides splendid guideline for stored insect & pest management programmes.
€ 53,90
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Peach Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Population Dynamics and Management with Different Tactics
Hassan, Yasoob Hafiz, Azhar Ali Khan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639344318 § data di pub. 20110323 § pagine 100
Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) rank amongst the most destructive pests of horticultural crops and are well established through out the world including Pakistan. They cause direct losses to fruits and vegetables in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the world and indirect losses by enhancing expenses on chemicals which ultimately reduce the market value of the product. Peach (Prunus persica L.) , a self-pollinated crop, is a member of the family Rosaceae and ranks as the third most agronomically important plant family in temperate regions of the world. Peach fruit fly (Bactrocera zonata) (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae) , is the most severe pest of P. persica in India and Pakistan, resulting in significant decrease in its yield. This book focuses on the population dynamics and different management tactics for peach fruit fly.
€ 53,90
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GIS Based Analysis of Tstse Fly Distribution in Africa
Its Impacts on Rural Livelihood in Maze River Catchment: Omo River Basin, Southwest Ethiopia
Abera, Uncha
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843386777 § data di pub. 20110103 § pagine 92
Food and livelihood insecurity is one of the major challenges in Africa. Several factors are responsible for the low living standards in Africa particularly in sub-Sahara Africa. One of the major factors directly affecting the living condition of rural people is animal disease. Trypanosomiasis is the animal disease caused by tsetse flies existing in the low lands where the life of the people is directly depends on animal husbandry. This study was conducted in Southwestern lowlands of Ethiopia where such disease is the major problem of the communities. This book, therefore, provides a way to map out the distribution and intensity of tsetse flies in the area. Moreover, the application of GIS to assess the impacts of tsetse flies on agriculture, animal husbandry and the rural livelihoods in general is the major focus of this book.
€ 53,90
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Assessment of new phaseolus lines as animal feed
Common beans: interactions with maize plants, their nutritive value as animal feed and potential for human consumption
Mohamed Ishma, Dawo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843389457 § data di pub. 20110104 § pagine 292
In this research, Dr Mohamed Dawo shows how cross breeding common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) of different growth habits (determinate and indeterminate) can result in producing genotypes capable of far out-yielding their parents. The research shows that indeterminate bean genotypes generally produce more seeds but smaller in size and the determinate ones produce bigger but fewer seeds. Key features of this research include: 1. Maize-bean intercropping using Nancis maize, a fodder plant and Carioca (a Mesoamerican Type III indeterminate Phaseolus bean) at different sowing dates. 2. The effect of planting density of maize and beans on final yield. 3. The yield and quality of fresh and ensiled plant material from intercropped maize (Zea mays) and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) . 4. Below ground interactions of maize and beans in a fertilized and unfertilized area, showing how nodule number and the nodule mass per bean plant and mycorrhizal colonization in the maize roots is much higher in the unfertilized area than the fertilized one and why. 5. Analysing fresh and ensiled plant material for their nutritional value as animal feed for livestock.
€ 86,90
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Brain Imaging and Hemodynamic Models
Methods for fMRI analysis, EEG-fMRI fusion and Optical Imaging of the Cerebral Blood Flow based on physiological models
Thomas, Deneux
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843390866 § data di pub. 20110104 § pagine 216
Function Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides recording of humain brain activity at high spatial resolution. It measures the changes in blood dynamics related to the neural activity. While most fMRI analysis methods assume a very simple linear relationship between neural activity and this hemodynamic response, it is not clear whether actually more physiologically-based models are needed to extract exact information, or allow complex analysis such as the fusion between fMRI and EEG data. This is the general question asked in this book. On the one hand, a new methodology is set for the analysis of fMRI data and for EEG-fMRI fusion, based on physiological models. On the other hand, this methodology, and more experimental investigations based on Optical Imaging recording of the cerebral blood flow, volume, and oxygenation, are used to determine which models should be used, and whether their linear approximation is acceptable. The critical physiological question treated in this work, but also the rich developments of algorithms, such as fMRI-EEG fusion and red blood cell tracking, make it an important contribution to brain imaging science.
€ 86,90
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Finite Element Analysis of Human Artificial Hip Joint Prosthesis
The Design and Development of Indeginious ’TOTAL HIP JOINT’ Prosthesis
SATHE , SATISH R KULKARNI, MRUDULA S.
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838302010 § data di pub. 20110105 § pagine 176
Close to 10 million people in India suffer from Osteoarthritis. India is on the verge of an “arthritis epidemic” India is one of the twelve strategic focus areas for orthopedic device manufacturers.The implants manufactured abroad and exported to India,after import duty and other taxes,they are unaffordable to Indian patient. This was thus sighted as need to develop implant in India considering indian patient’s anatomy.SMP is Sancheti modular Prosthesis for total hip replacement surgery. It has been developed at Sancheti Institute Of Orthopedic research as an indigenous uncemented hip stem by ,Dr.K.H.Sancheti. This product is developed in view of reducing THR surgery cost by developing, manufacturing the hip joint at SIOR. Thereby it is expected to facilitate more number of hip replacement surgeries and give better quality of life for more number of patients. Thus it is targeted to cater for increasing need of THR surgeries in India every year.
€ 74,80
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EFFECT OF PRETREATMENT ON GERMINATION OF TERMINALIA MENTALIS
EFFECT OF SOME PRETREATMENT TECHNIQUES ON GERMINATION OF TERMINALIA MENTALIS (T.MANTALY)
John Kennedy, KIAMBA
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843389532 § data di pub. 20110105 § pagine 52
Seeds of Terminalia mentalis (T.mantaly) were subjected to some pretreatment techniques aimed at enhancing germination.The pretreatments were: Boiled seeds,Nipped seeds,Cold water soaking,No pretreatment (CONTROL) ,and Sulphuric acid scarification (SAS) .Nipping tended to enhance considerably the rate of germination of T.mantaly.It requires certain experience but apart from a pair of secateurs,no further input is required.
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PROFILING OF TEMPORAL PROCESSING AND SPEECH PERCEPTION ABILITIES
TEMPORAL PROCESSING AND SPEECH PERCEPTION
Sangamanatha, Ankmnal Veeranna Ajith, Kumar U
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843386814 § data di pub. 20110111 § pagine 72
An important property of sound is its variation as a function of time.This variation of acoustic properties overtime is important in analyzing the “meaning” of a sound.In spite of its perceptual importance, much is still unknown of how temporal information is analyzed and represented in the auditory system. Normal temporal processing is important for us to be able to understand speech in quiet and in background noise. Decline in the temporal processing abilities specifically gap detection in noise with the age is well documented in the literature. However, less attention has been paid to effect of age on other temporal process and its relation to speech perception. The present study was undertaken to document effect of age on different temporal process in normal hearing listeners from 17-70 years of age.Temporal processes that were measured were modulation detection,backward masking,duration discrimination, duration pattern and gap detection.Apart from this speech perception in noise and speech perception with vocoded signal was also measured. Results showed a systematic age related decline temporal processing and speech perception abilities.
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EFFECTS OF SOWING DATE, SEEDING RATE AND VARIETIES ON YIELD OF RICE
Preliminary study on rice in the Fogera plain, Ethiopia.
MULAT, YIMAM AHMED
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843389259 § data di pub. 20110113 § pagine 84
The experimental treatments were laid down in a split plot design with three replications to determine the effects of sowing date, seeding rate &amp; varieties on the yield &amp; yield components of rice. Three sowing date treatments were assigned to main plots; while factorial combinations of three seeding rates &amp; three rice varieties (X-Jigna, Gumara and Superica- 1) were randomly allocated to subplots. Variety X- Jigna produced significantly higher number of panicles/0.5 m row than Gumara &amp; Superica-1, whereas Superica-1 &amp; X-Jigna produce comparable number of spiklets per panicle which was significantly greater than that of Gumara. The third sowing date gave the highest harvest index than the other two sowing dates. Compared to the other varieties X-Jigna exhibited the highest harvest index. Similarly 75kg/ha seeding rate gave the highest harvest index compared with the remaining two seeding rates. Based upon the present study findings it may be tentatively recommended that variety Supereica-1 should be planted 10 days after the farmers planting time. On the 3rd sowing date, both X-Jigna &amp; Gumara resulted in higher grain yields at a seeding rate of 75kg/ha.
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Evaluation Of Browning Effect In Fresh Whole Wheat Pasta Raviolis
Effectiveness of cultured dextrose and ascorbic acid
Vilma, Andari
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838349473 § data di pub. 20110117 § pagine 96
Oxidative browning of plant foods such as vegetables and wheat is a major problem for the food industry as it can lead to significant quality and economic losses. Food color in whole-wheat based products such as pasta ravioli is a major factor in consumer acceptability, where undesirable color changes, such as oxidative browning, result in product rejection by consumers and cause significant profit losses for the food processors. It is of economic importance to develop a method to measure the quality of fresh pasta color and the effectiveness of anti-browning agents, such as cultured dextrose and ascorbic acid, in slowing oxidative browning. This study will clearly help pasta food manufacturers and product managers identify gaps within their quality control system, adopt a new method of measuring color changes within each of their products prior to mass production, select the most effective antioxidant or anti-browning agents for various pasta products, and ultimately, reduce the overall cost associated with product failure and rejection by consumers.
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Efficacy of some pesticidal plants on two insect pests of cowpea
Management of Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) of cowpea, Vigna unguiculata
BARBARA AMOH, AMOAH
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843374002 § data di pub. 20110118 § pagine 108
Insect pests are a constraint to cowpea production in sub-Saharan Africa. Two of these pests, Maruca vitrata, the legume pod borer and Callosobruchus maculatus, the cowpea bruchid are of great economic importance due to the stages of crop attacked. Thus, their successful management is critical to ensure food security. Reports show these pests are developing resistance to some of the synthetic pesticides commonly used for their control. This and many other reasons have led to the quest for pesticidal plants to control these pests. This book, based on a research study conducted in the UK, investigates the possibility of using some plants to control the pests under laboratory conditions Extracts of Tephrosia vogelii, Tephrosia candida, Tithonia diversifolia and Vernonia amygdalina alongside some compounds such as rotenone and tephrosin, were tested on the pests. Results obtained indicate that T. vogelii, T. candida and V. amygdalina have potential to replace synthetic products for the control of the pests. This book will be especially useful to agricultural and environmental scientists, plant chemists and readers in insect pest management with pesticidal plants.
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Management Systems and Contribution Dimensions of Forest Resources
Highlights of the Selected Community Forest in Central Nepal
Shiva, Devkota E., I. Jonathan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843392969 § data di pub. 20110119 § pagine 60
Sustainable nature conservation demands balance between human needs and conservation priorities. The concept of sustainable forest management is important in community forestry in order to maintain existing ecosystem, to improve livelihood of community, and to enhance social capital. This book attempts to assess the existing forest management scenario, highlighting the condition and management practices of the forest resources in selected community forest in Central Nepal. Scientific and social parameters were employed in the book, and it is expected that the book will be interesting to National and International scientists, sociologist and research scholars who take interest in the forest management systems in Nepal.
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TERMITES - AN OVERVIEW
Biology & Management
P., Pretheep-Kumar P., Durairasu
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844300529 § data di pub. 20110119 § pagine 68
Termites, otherwise, known as white ants, are soft-bodied social insects of the order Isoptera. Among the various types of termites, subterranean termites are abundant in many parts of the world and are the most destructive kind of termite. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, and they live in colonies. This book features about the microscopic fauna involved in the process of conversion of food of termites. Significance of termite mound is dealt in an extensive manner to understand its architectural impact and climate regulation mechanism. Damage caused by termites to trees and buildings are discussed in a comprehensive manner in this book along with the various management options available to tackle the problem of termites. Nutritive value of termites is also highlighted to stress the importance of termites as human food.
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EFFECTS OF GREEN TEA ON CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AND THEIR POTENTAIL IMPACT IN SCOTLAND
Alex, Neilan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844300680 § data di pub. 20110120 § pagine 120
Background: Numerous studies indicate that polyphenol rich green tea can reduce several cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Limited research exists on the impact this beverage has on Scotland. Objective: To investigate the effect of green tea consumption on cardiovascular risk factors in a Scottish population. Design: CVD risk factors such as pulse wave velocity (PWV) , total body mass, blood pressure (BP) and total cholesterol were measured in a fasted state at baseline, post green tea (Post GT) , post washout (Post WO) and post control (Post CON) periods. Other assessed variables included food intake, height, body mass index (BMI) , urine total phenolics and antioxidant capacity. Results: Significant reductions occurred in PWV, p = 0.01, and total body mass, p = 0.012, following green tea consumption. Although not significant marked reductions in BP ,p = 0.065, and total cholesterol , p = 0.009, and increases in total polyphenols, p= 0.035, and antioxidant capacity, p= 0.030, were observed following subject stratification as responders or non-responders. Conclusion: Regular green tea consumption appears to reduce overall CVD risk.
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Wheat Germ: Biochemical and Nutritional Implications
Biochemical, Functional and Technological Properties of Wheat Germ
Muhammad Umair, Arshad Faqir, M. Anjum Slaman, Ahmad
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844300949 § data di pub. 20110121 § pagine 224
The present project was undertaken to study the stability, acceptability and bioavailability of cookies prepared from different wheat germ fractions i.e. wheat germ oil (WGO) and the defatted wheat germ (DFWG) . In the first part of study the defatted wheat germ (DFWG) and the commercial wheat flour were analyzed for their chemical characteristics particularly the minerals and amino acid profile. The wheat flour was supplemented with DFWG flour at the levels of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% to prepare different flour blends. The cookies were prepared from these flour blends and were tested for their chemical characteristics, mineral profile, thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value, physical and sensory evaluation during storage upto 60 days. The cookies prepared from different flour blends were assayed through albino rats for nutritional quality to explore the protein bioavailability.
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Amino acid production by utilizing indigenous substrates
Microbial production of L-Isoleucine from different substrates using locally isolated bacteria
Muhammad, Amir M., Umair Arshad
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844300956 § data di pub. 20110121 § pagine 96
During the last two decades, fermentation process was getting more attention for the production of amino acids. It mainly revolves around production of essential amino acids which cannot synthesize by human. Present project was also based on isolation and screening of twenty one bacterial isolates from soil and water and tested their potential to ferment different media for the production of different amino acids. However, the main emphasis was given to isoleucine. As a whole, fifteen isolates produced isoleucine i.e., 70.0% while six appeared to be non – producers for isoleucine. Out of eleven isolates obtained from soil, eight were producers and three non producers displaying 72.0% production level. This percentage remained almost the same in bacteria obtained from water.
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Nutritional evaluation of irrigated grasses
Subtitle Nutritional evaluation of grasses at pre-bloom stage
M. Nauman, Manzoor Javed, I. Sultan M., Altaf Hossain
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844301182 § data di pub. 20110124 § pagine 92
Grasses are the plants (C4) which contain most extensive, much needed and familiar component of range vegetation especially in extreme climates of the range areas. Grasses are more easily accessible, better in taste and quicker in digestion than shrubs and trees. Ecosystems having rather less extreme climate have typical perennial grasses. These grasses have a quality of quick resprouting because they have special ecological features and moderate grazing. Natural flora of Pakistan contains some very good forage grasses. Need of time is to propagate them through artificial seeding and stump planting. This study was conducted to ascertain the nutritional value, mineral profile, gross energy and in situ digestion kinetics of 10 different irrigated grasses (Malai grass, Barru grass, Mott grass, Khas Khas grass or Vetiver, Lemon grass, Dhaman grass grass, Kallar grass, Rhodes grass, Khabal grass or Bermuda grass and Swank grass having botanical names as Panicum antidotale, Sorghum halepense, Pennisetum purpureum, Vetiveria zizanioides, Cymbopogon citrates, Cenchrus ciliaris, Leptochloa fusca, Chloris gayana, Cynodon dactylon and Panicum colunum respectively) .
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BIONOMICS OF NOTOPTERUS NOTOPTERUS (PALLAS, 1769)
A Book of Fish Bionomics
M. Manjurul, Alam M., Afzal Hussain Muhammad, Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844301830 § data di pub. 20110126 § pagine 192
The bionomical study is important for the successful management and conservation of a natural population. The research carried out the significant relationship among different body length parameters and seasonal growth curves to asses the growth variation of the population of Notopterus notopterus. The species showed female dominating distribution including homogeneity in yearly distribution. The condition factors showed variation in growth patterns indicating gradual development of gonad in relation to the sexual cycle. The fish is carnivore and feeds on a large variety of food items. The gonads are found unpaired having short ducts which originate from the left abdominal cavity beside the alimentary canal and bellow the kidney. The breeding period extend from May to September. The fish is able to breed naturally, even in stagnant water of carp polyculture system. The sandy-loam soil of the pond, submerged vegetation and suitable water quality enhanced the breeding process of the fish. The findings of the work will play vital role in production and conservation of the species.
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EFFECT OF PROTEIN LEVELS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND EGG QUALITY OF LAYERS
Effect Of Dietary Protein Levels on Egg Production and Egg Quality Of Commercial Layers during Third Cycle Of Production
Abdullah, Ahmad Zia, ur Rehman
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844302646 § data di pub. 20110128 § pagine 108
The study was conducted to determine the optimum protein level for laying hens during its third production cycle ad its effects on the production performance and egg quality. 36 White Leghorn single comb commercial layers of Euribred strains of uniform body weight were randomly selected. The birds were divided into 9 experimental units randomly. Each unit contained four birds. Moult was induced by 10 days fasting and three days water deprivation, followed by feeding crushed maize grains for 25 days on skip a day basis. 3 isocaloric rations containing 15.5, 17.0 and 18.5% crude protein were allotted to the birds randomly so that each treatment contains 3 replicates &amp; fed for eight weeks to hens during their post moult egg production period. Data on egg production, feed consumption and body weight of hens were collected and physical characteristics of eggs (weight, shell thickness, haugh unit valve, yolk index, blood and meat spots) and chemical analysis of egg albumen with respect to protein contents, amino acid profile, macro minerals (Na,K,Ca,CI) and micro mineral (Mn,Fe,Zn,Cu) of egg albumen as well as yolk were determined during this period.
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Macrobenthos Community Structure of a Tropical Estuary
Temporal and spatial distribution of macroinvertebrates from the Meghna river estuarine bed, Bangladesh
Mohammad Belal, Hossain
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843385343 § data di pub. 20110130 § pagine 84
Macrobenthos is an invaluable reference for environment managers, ecologists, estuary and catchment management committees, coastal engineers, and students of invertebrate zoology, environmental impact assesment and marine biology. This book is based on research study carried out in the Meghna river estuary, Bangladesh provides comprehensive information on macrobenthic biodiversity and their community structure, functional guilds, sediment texture, and the relationship between biota and environment variables. Different approaches of benthic data analysis and how to interpret the results for effective management decision-making are also included
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Large and small-scale distribution of krill in the Southern Ocean
The distribution of krill (Euphausia superba) between South Georgia and Bouvet Island
Dag Lennart, Nielsen M., Umair Arshad
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843393898 § data di pub. 20110131 § pagine 60
The abundance and distribution of Antarctic krill is poorly known for some parts of the Southern Ocean. Recent, and anticipated enhanced interest in krill fisheries highlights the need for precise and reliable data to secure the population through international agreements. The acoustic survey AKES 1 (Acoustic Krill Estimation Survey) made by IMR (Institute for Marine Research, Norway) was conducted in the Southern Ocean between South Georgia and Bouvet Island, during January and February 2008, as a part of the International Polar Year 2007/2008. Waters around South Georgia, the Open Sea region between South Georgia and Bouvet, and the area close to Bouvet Island were investigated. There is limited knowledge on krill distribution in the two last areas.
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Barley β-Glucan: Functional Beverage for Chronic Diseases Management
Utilization of Barley β-Glucan for the preparation of functional beverage
Ahmad, Din Faqir, M. Anjum
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844307825 § data di pub. 20110209 § pagine 160
Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is one of the first ancient plant species. It is rich in dietary fibre and possessing mixed-linkage (1→3) , (1→4) -β-D- glucans, a soluble fiber component. The nutritional and functional properties of β-glucan make it suitable ingriedient to use in functional foods. The present study shows that (1→3) , (1→4) - β -D-glucan is a dominant soluble fiber component in barley. During three months refrigerated storage barley β- glucan was found to be stable at low pH conditions in beverages system and showed shelf stability. Consumption of foods rich in β-glucan (soluble fiber) may reduce the risk of chronic diseases and such foods exhibited decrease in serum cholesterol levels and postprandial blood glucose levels in adult subjects. This study suggested the use of β-glucan in beverages can help to reduce riskes of coronary heart disease and diabetes
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Weed Interference And Weed Control Study in Crop Mixture
Study on a Practical Approach to Weed Control in Maize/Cowpea Intercrop
Chibiya Paul, Shinggu
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838381664 § data di pub. 20110317 § pagine 232
Weeds constitute a major constraint to maize and cowpea production, Planting maize in mixture with cowpea varieties, crop arrangement and use of selective herbicides could reduce weed pressure. This called for a wet season field trials at Samaru in the northern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria to study the effects of variety, crop arrangement, period of weed interference and weed control treatments in maize/cowpea intercrop. The interaction between variety, crop arrangement and period of weed interference was significant. Planting maize in mixture with local cowpea variety (Kanannando) treated with metolachlor + prometryne at 2.0 + 2.0 kg a.i/ha, gave the best economic yield per hectare than all other treatments, while alternate row arrangement, gave significantly higher return than alternate stand arrangement. Understanding the practical perspectives of this work will enrich academicians, researchers, students of agriculture and simplify decisions for the farming communities.
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Phosphorus Requirement of Maize Genotypes on a Calcareous Soil
Critical Internal and External Phosphorus Concentrations
Saba, Sattar Stephen., K. Kimani
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843359634 § data di pub. 20110328 § pagine 64
Pakistani Soils are calcareous in nature and about 90% Pakistani soils are deficient in phosphorus. Most Crops, including maize, grown on such soils suffer from phosphorus deficiency with severe yield losses. Moreover, phosphorus requirement of recently introduced maize hybrids differ from that required by indigenous maize varieties of Pakistan. This book describes the phosphorus adsorption characteristics of a calcareous soil. Critical internal and external phosphorus requirements are also illustrates. Conclusively, this book is useful for researchers and students of soil fertility and plant nutrition in planning and conducting research trials on related topics.
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The effect of Push-pull management and fertilization in central Kenya
The effect of Push-pull management and different fertilization strategies on maize crop yield in central Kenya
Peterson, Njeru Joakim, Hjältén M.H., Yacout
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843363761 § data di pub. 20110216 § pagine 72
The high population pressure in central Kenya has lead to continuous cultivation with minimal application of nutrient, resulting in nutrient depletion. A study was conducted to determine the effect of ‘Push-pull’ (intercropping maize with Desmodium and Napier grass) strategy management and nitrogen application on maize grain yield and soil fertility on smallholder farmer’s fields in three districts of central Kenya highlands. The experiment design was a split plot design with two factors (‘Push-pull’ vs monoculture and manure (5 t/ha) only vs manure and fertilizer (40 kg/ha) replicated four times.I found an increase in maize yield in ‘Push-pull’ fields compared with monocultures with only manure added (5t/ha) and the yield increased even more with modest application of fertilizer (40KgN/ha) combined with manure (5t/ha) .There was strong significant difference (p<0.001) on maize grain yield between ‘Push-pull’ (5.52t/ha) and monoculture (1.93t/ha) cropping systems in the three districts of central Kenya.From management perspective, the different fertilization regimes had strongest positive effect on maize yield in well managed ‘Push-pull’ cropping systems.
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Performance of Rabbits fed Untraditional Diets
Productive performance, Nutrient Digestibilty, Blood constituents, Carcass traits, Meat Chemical Analyses.
Sayed, Abdel-Fattah F., Abdel-Azeem
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843375788 § data di pub. 20110306 § pagine 172
1- Higher daily weight gain and nutrients digestibility coefficients with artichoke and peanut by-products. 2-Lower total cholesterol and glucose levels. 3- no effects on totla blood protein and its factions. 4-Higher Hemoglobin with artichoke by-products. 5- Better dressing percentage and hot carcass weight. 6- No deletrious effects on liver functions. 7- Gain better Performance index with artichoke and peanut by-products.
€ 74,80
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Ethnomedicines used by the Santal people in controlling fertility
Phytomedicines byt the Santal tribal people for fertility control
DR.CHANCHAL, MANNA Dr., Subhra Basak
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843379090 § data di pub. 20110220 § pagine 172
The use of medicinal plants is as old as human civilization. India has a glorious tradition of health care system on plant based medicines. For centuries a great majority of India’s population has dependent on crude drugs of plant origin for treatment of various ailments. In every ethnic group there exists a traditional health care system, which is culturally patterned.It is very essential to have a proper documentation of medicinal plants in antifertility purposes and to know their effectiveness. Thus importance should be given to the potentiality of ethno medicinal studies as these can provide a very effective strategy for the discovery of useful and safe contraceptives and abortifacients.Several extensive field surveys were organized during the year 2001 to 2006 throughout the district Bankura,W.B.,INDIA.with special concentration on the Santal Tribal people.The present work searched the ethnomedicines in antifertility purposes and revealed their safety and efficacy in animal body which will be helpful for developing various formulations of herbal contraceptives and abortifacients which are ultimately beneficial for the human kind.
€ 74,80
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Silicate role in combating salt stress in wheat crop
Silicon nutrition and salinity tolerance in wheat
Dr, Ali M., Umair Arshad
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843385954 § data di pub. 20110302 § pagine 124
This book overwhelming body of solid research on the role of Si on the growth of wheat under salt stress. The book falls naturally into two parts . The first covers the importance of Si nutrition in agriculture. The second looks at the best suited eco environmentally friendly silicate technology for the growth of plant under salt stress, This book will be a useful resource for all those professionally involved –progressive farmers,-industrial client-plant scientists and students of agro sector.
€ 64,90
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Kinnow Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco)
Postharvest Management of Kinnow (Citrus reticulata Blanco) Mandarin to Extend Shelf Life
Babar Ehsan , Bajwa Faqir, M. Anjum
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843391412 § data di pub. 20110223 § pagine 200
The present study was undertaken during crop years 2004 and 2005 to assess the effect of different treatments and temperatures on the shelf life of Kinnows during storage. The objective of this study was to conduct postharvest management studies of Kinnows through the application of different wax treatments and storage temperatures to extend shelf life and to improve the postharvest quality of Kinnows for export marketing. The treated Kinnows were tested for different physicochemical and sensory parameters. The different parts of Kinnows were subjected to analyses in order to ascertain the presence of different pesticides and fungicides. The Kinnows were treated with two commercially available waxes, i.e., shellac based wax and polyethylene based wax and tested their efficacy during two crop years i.e., 2004 and 2005. The Kinnows were stored at four temperatures to determine the effect of different storage temperatures on life, physicochemical and sensory parameters. The different evaluations regarding the postharvest management were analysis of the Kinnows carried out after an interval of 15 days during the whole course of study up to 105 days storage.
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Conservation and Utilization of Medicinal Plants in Nigeria
A review of the Conservation and Utilization of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in Nigeria
TEMITOPE, BOROKINI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843391849 § data di pub. 20110306 § pagine 76
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) are among the group of plants that are threatened in Nigeria. The demand for the plant parts is increasing and majority of the medicinal plant products for sale in the markets come from the wild collections. The medicinal usefulness of these plants cut across their use in treating all forms of human diseases and deficiencies. The therapeutic uses of over fifty (50) medicinal plants described were described in this book, in addition to the listing and explanation on close to thirty (30) threatened medicinal plants in Nigeria. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of cultivating medicinal plants were highlighted. This publication concludes by recommending the cultivation of highly demanded medicinal plants, among many other recommendations necessary for the sustainability of the nation’s diversity and wealth of medicinal plants.
€ 53,90
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Response of late-sown wheat to nitrogen
growth and development, yield and yield economics
Deepak, Sapkota Vivek, Bajpai
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844305036 § data di pub. 20110220 § pagine 96
Wheat crop being the world’s leading cereal crop has the major role in the hunger reduction from the mushrooming world population. With the development of high yielding varieties and new technologies, the production and productivity since late 1970s has increased significantly up to this date. Still there are various yield limiting factors and one of them is the late-sowing condition especially in the agro-zones where rice-wheat system prevails. In the recent context of climate change and global warming, the production practices of many crops have been pushed to gradually change. In the rice-wheat system of cropping pattern, late sowing of wheat is becoming a common phenomenon and for any reason of late sowing, suitable variety/genotype selection with proper fertilization especially only nitrogen management can be the boon to greatly boost up the production and net returns from wheat cultivation. This book is especially important to those who are willing to conduct research activity in the field of crop science &amp; wheat agronomy, farmers, students, academicians and development professionals.
€ 53,90
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Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
Pankaj Kumar , Jain Vijai, Kumar Gupta
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844306873 § data di pub. 20110225 § pagine 228
The quality of life on earth is depends on overall quality of the environment. Due to unregimented population increased and industrial development added millions of tones of hazardous wastes to the soil and water during the 20th century. For centuries, we believe that atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic systems were sufficient to absorb and breakdown wastage from population centre, industry and farming. At present, there are two fundamental problems: (i) how do we dispose of these large quantities of wastage that are continually being processed? (ii) How do we remove the toxic compounds that have been accumulating at dump site, in the soil and in the water system over the large few decades? This book will be introduce to the students about the environmental problems and solution of these problems by he help of microorganisms, improvement and development of new techniques for removal of the pollutant from the environment.
€ 86,90
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Biofertilizers and Biomass production of Soybean (Glycine max)
Effect of Biofertilizer and Phosphorus on the growth, Biomass production, Nodulation and enzymic antioxidants in Soy bean (Glycine max)
Poongothai, A Sivagami, Srinivasan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844307948 § data di pub. 20110220 § pagine 80
Soyabean (Glycine max) is one of the most important oil and protein crops of the world. The supplies of oils and protein from animal sources are becoming scarce and expensive in developing nations. Soyabean can play a major role in elevating nutritional standards of foods in developing nations, where human beings are facing protein deficiencies. Biofertilizers not only supply the major nutrients but also micronutrients like Zn, Fe, cu, etc. Chemical fertilizers do not produce basic soil health but weaken soil structure. Plants growing in highly chemicalised soil do not have a natural resistance to disease. Biofertilizer exhibited an improved plant growth, biomass production, chlorophyll, and total carbohydrate content, phosphorus, protein , potassium and total nitrogen. The Glycine max seeds can be treated with fungicide and its influence on the nitrogen fixation can be studied.Ø The effect of other chemical fertilizers a part from phosphatic fertilizers can also be studied.
€ 53,90
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Laboratory Production of Buffalo Embryos
In Vitro Fertilization, Buffalo Embryos Production, Embryos Cryopreservation, Vitrification, Oocytes Cryopreservation
Saber, Abd-Allah
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844308150 § data di pub. 20110214 § pagine 224
This textbook provides a detailed view of the Research in laboratory buffalo embryos production to date. It is hoped that this monograph will be of some practical use those who are about to establish an IVF Laboratory. Amajor objective of this book is to draw Aattention to information about in vitro embryos production which may be used directly to increase the effeciency of production and reproduction of domestic animals. Finally, There is increasing interest in several countries in the use of IVF as an adjunct to conventional Buffalo Embryo transfer.
€ 86,90
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CHEMCIAL CONTROL OF GRASSY WEEDS IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.)
HERBICIDES AND WHEAT
Muhammad, Yasin Zafar, Iqbal
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844309980 § data di pub. 20110220 § pagine 76
Wheat is the most widely grown cereal grain crop and staple food of people in the world. Among many other factors of low yield in wheat, one of the most serious but less addressed causes is the presence of weeds. Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, light, space, moisture and cause reduction in wheat vigor, tillering, head size, kernel weight. Weeds lower the market value of the produce and hence bring economic losses to the growers. Chemical weed control is preferred over other weed control methods like manual weeding, mechanical weeding, intercropping, crop rotation and stale seed bed technique because it is quick, more effective and relatively cheaper. Grassy (narrow leaved) weeds like Phalaris minor, Avena fatua, Hordeum vulgare and Cyperus rotandus are the serious problem in wheat.This book describes identification of different grassy weeds present in wheat fields and most economical herbicides for controlling these weeds,especially against P. minor.
€ 53,90
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Developmental abnormalities associated with the hypopigmented retina
Spatiotemporal defects in patterns of cell division
Marc, Tibber
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844310344 § data di pub. 20110307 § pagine 256
The albino visual system is characterised by a range of abnormalities including a severe rod deficit, an underdevelopment of the central retina and a misprojection of a portion of the temporal ganglion cells. During development of the retina levels of proliferation and apoptosis are elevated, and the maturational gradient is delayed. During my PhD I systematically characterised the nature of these developmental abnormalities and examined the effects of L-DOPA (a precursor in melanin/dopamine synthesis pathways that is thought to be depleted in the albino retina) on patterns of cell division. The findings were consistent with a model in which reduced levels of L-DOPA in the albino retina lead to spatiotemporal defects in patterns of cell division, potentially as a result of secondary consequences on concentrations of retinal dopamine.
€ 86,90
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IRESSA-A boon to colon cancer
In-silico studies on Iressa drug inhibiting Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) involved in colon cancer
Saprativ, Das
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844311174 § data di pub. 20110221 § pagine 76
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is under investigation as a therapeutic target for cancers. Colon cancer cell lines are variably dependent on autocrine stimulation of EGFR. This book therefore,examines the effects of a selective EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor, Gefitinib (‘Iressa’, ZD1839) , on proliferation and survival of colon cancer cell lines whose autonomous proliferation is either EGFR ligand dependent or EGFR ligand independent. Using computational approach , different structural analogues were developed for Iressa, how it inhibits the epidermal growth factor kinase ; the studies include nature of the colon cancer and how Iressa work to stop cancer and also explains the ligand binding in EGFR kinase. The consequences help to understand the nature of epidermal growth factor receptor kinase and how to inhibit intra and extra cellular signal. The In-silico properties facilitate more efficient design of screening libraries and serves as a foundation for numerous ADME compound profiling and drug ability assessments along the drug discovery value chain. It also helps to stop the cancer development; a new guideline for the design of inhibitors.
€ 53,90
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Modularity
The principle of evolution in complex systems
Jiankui, He
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844311419 § data di pub. 20110223 § pagine 132
Modularity, understanding systems as the combination of separated components, is a prevalent concept in biology, social science and engineering design. This book offers a general theoretical model of emergence of modularity during evolution in changing environments. Evidences from protein interaction network and protein domain network support this theory as a general law of evolution in complex systems. Applying it to animal development, this theory appears to provide an explanation for the occurrence and timing of the Cambrian explosion. Applying it to trade networks, this theory predicts that globalized economy is more sensitive to recessions. This book also introduces a quantitative measure of hierarchy, a statistical method to predict the dominant flu strain and the first theoretical model to explain the bacterial acquired immunity (CRISPR) . The information in the book should help shed some light in the study of complex systems, flu vaccine, and bacterial antibiotic resistance.
€ 64,90
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Efficacy of Feed additive Probiotic on Broiler Performance
Comparative efficacy of commercially available feed additive antibiotics on Broiler Performance
Naveed, Shahzad Dr., Haq Nawaz Muhammad, Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844313147 § data di pub. 20110225 § pagine 96
The present project was planned to evaluate the growth promotion efficacy of different commercially available feed additive antibiotics on the performance of broiler chicks under local environmental conditions. The performance of the birds was evaluated in terms of weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, mortality and carcass characteristics. The data on various parameters was subjected to statistical analysis using analysis of variance technique with Completely Randomized Design. Duncan’s Multiple Range test was applied to compare the treatment means.
€ 53,90
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EFFECTIVENESS OF DECENTRALIZED AGRICULTURE EXTENSION SYSTEM IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN: PERCEPTIONS OF EXTENSION FIELD STAFF
Muhammad, Luqman Ejaz, Ashraf
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844313178 § data di pub. 20110225 § pagine 100
Agriculture plays a key role in the economy of Pakistan with its share nearly one-fourth to GDP. The growth of production in agriculture largely depends on the transfer of technology to the farming community. The present study was designed to determine the effectiveness of public sector extension after decentralization in district Muzaffargarh. For this purpose all the extension staff working in the Department of Agricultural Extension served as study respondents. The data were collected with the help of a pre-tested interview schedule.
€ 53,90
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Bioinformatics
A Practical Guide to the Genes and Proteins Analysis
Abdelmonaem, Messaoudi Dr, D Schmidt-Vogt
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844313611 § data di pub. 20110310 § pagine 132
The simplest definition of Bioinformatics is actually a combination of two existing areas of study: information technology and biotechnology. Basically, bioinformatics is the computational analysis and storage of biological data, In other words, bioinformatics is the combination of using applications of computer technology and applying it to the management of biological information. It combines the logic of computer science along with research and genetics of biology.
€ 64,90
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Environmental Biology
INFLUENCE OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI ON THE GROWTH OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS IN ARSENIC AMENDED SOIL
Bayezid, M Khan Dr, M A U Mridha
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844313642 § data di pub. 20110304 § pagine 128
Arsenic (As) contamination of soil and water is a global problem that impacts on many areas of biosphere. It is now recognised as a serious threat to human health, as a consequence of consumption of contaminated plant material. If people continuously use As-contaminated food, vegetables and water, thousands will die or lose their health within a few decades. Moreover, As-toxicity towards plants may pose threats to plant establishment, particularly in revegetation of contaminated sites. But, till now, little attention has been given to the risk of As-contamination in plants. On the other hand, significant attention has received by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) , due to their potential benefits to host plants by enhancing plant nutrient uptake and increasing tolerance to adverse conditions. Arsenate acts as a phosphate analogue and the arsenate and phosphate transport interaction, strongly suggest the influence of AMF on the arsenate uptake. Hence, the purpose of this book is to highlight the responses of valuable agricultural crops under different level of arsenic as well as the influences of AMF on crop growth in As-contaminated soil.
€ 64,90
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VIRUS ELIMINATION AND SEED PRODUCTION OF POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.)
Virus Elimination and Seed Production of Potato under in-vitro and in-vivo conditions
Shambhu , Dhital Hak, Tae Lim
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844315172 § data di pub. 20110311 § pagine 120
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one the most important crops cultivated in a wide range of climatic conditions, and provides a staple food for rapidly growing population. It produces more dry matter and calories per unit land and time than any other major food crops. Considering these importance of the potato, United Nation (UN) celebrated the "International Year of Potato (IYP) " for 2008. However, potato production is threatened by various biotic and abiotic factors. Among the biotic factors, potato viruses are the major problem. To cope-up with this, production and utilization of quality seed of potato is vital. In this aspect, the most efficient virus elimination method and seed production systems are the responsibility of researchers to give to the clients.. This book is divided into four parts covering virus elimination by cryo-therapy, rapid multiplication of in-vitro plantlets, efficient micro-tuber production, mini-tubers production and breaking tuber dormancy of potato for immediate uses. Needless to say, this book would be highly useful to students, researchers and for people who are concerned with the quality seed production and potato cultivation as well.
€ 53,90
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Orchidaceous Plants
An Introduction to Orchidaceous Plants
Sourav, Mukherjee PROFESSOR, DR. MD. JASIMUDDIN KHAN
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844315202 § data di pub. 20110321 § pagine 172
Orchid flowers are wonderful creation of the Almighty. They are beautiful in their appearance and unique in several aspects like morphology, anatomy, development, association with fungi for their growth and pollination strategies. Since ages, voluminous researches in these fields have been carried, but we are still juvenile as far as the singularity is concerned. This book emphasizes some basic aspects of orchidaceous plant. Emphasis is also given to identify, cultivate and maintain these spectacular flowers at the net house without much knowledge of plant science. Incorporation of modern biotechnology in orchid research is also mentioned without going in much detail. There are 16 tables, 5 informative boxes and 46 figures explaining various peculiarities of orchidaceous plants. This book also provides a list of glossary related to orchid terminologies, good reference books and websites and some hundreds of publications that may quench the thirst of orchid lovers and researchers. This book would certainly be helpful the amateur orchidologist and students of plant biology.
€ 74,80
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Aquatic plants as cattle feed with special reference to water hyacinth
Nutrient composition and effect of feeding wilted water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) on the performance of bull calves
SHILPI, ISLAM MOHAMMAD, NAZRUL ISLAM Muhammad, Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844317091 § data di pub. 20110328 § pagine 68
Feed shortage is an acute problem for livestock production in developing countries. Presently ruminant animals are reared by feeding only rice straw which is very poor in quality. Feeding value of rice straw can be improved by supplementation of aquatic plants of which water hyacinth (WH- Eichhornia crassipes) ranks first. WH contains as much as protein and minerals than many conventional forages. This plant has high resistivity with a high production rate and requires no production cost. But WH is very high in water content, which makes the plant low in nutrient density. This problem can be over come by removing some moisture by partial sun drying (wilted form) and can be used as cattle feed. This book, therefore, provides a new technology for improving the low quality roughage based diet and mitigate the chronic livestock feed shortage for poor farmer who cannot rear large ruminant only for feed cost. Use of WH in cattle diet with rice straw would help to solve feed crisis, improve animal health and gradually increase the farmer’s income. By this process the animal protein (meat and milk) will increase and alleviate the deficit protein demand for human being.
€ 53,90
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Primary Macronutrients application Management for Maize Crop
Effects of primary macronutrients (NPK) on growth and yield of maize crop
Ali, Asghar Amjed, Ali Arif, Hussain
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844317220 § data di pub. 20110311 § pagine 80
The present investigations were made effect the effect of NPK application in different proportions on the growth and yield of two maize varieties (Zea Mays L.) . The research was conducted on a sandy loam soil at the Agronomic Research Area, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (factorial) with a net plot size of 3X5m. Different levels of NPK were 0-0-0 (F0) , 100-50-35 (F1) , 175-80-60 (F2) , and 250- 110-85 (F3) kg per ha. Two maize varieties, Golden (V1) and Sultan (V2) were used as source of trial. The crop was sown on well prepared seed bed keeping R X R distance 60 cm and P X P distance at 23 cm. The whole of the phosphorus and potash along with half of nitrogen fertilizers in form of DAP, Sulphate of potash and Urea respectively, were applied at sowing and the remaining amount of nitrogen fertilizer was applied at tasseling stage of the plant. All other cultural practices were kept normal and uniform in all the treatments. The data on desired parameters were collected by using standard procedures.
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Effects of Primary and Secondary Macronutrients on Maize Crop
Productivity Enhancement of Maize Crop through Primary and Secondary Macronutrients Application
Amjed, Ali Ashfaq, Ahmad
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844317237 § data di pub. 20110311 § pagine 88
A field experiment was conducted at the agronomic research area, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in order to study the effect of different levels of nitrogen and magnesium on growth, yield and quality of hybrid maize (Cargil 707) . The crop was sown in 70 cm spaced rows, while plant to plant distance was maintained at 15 cm with the help of the Dibbler. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replication using a net plot size of 3.5 x 7.5 m. Experimental treatments comprised of (T0) ; 0-0, (T1) ; 100 kg N + 10 kg Mg, (T2) ; 100 kg N + 15 kg Mg, (T3) ; 150 kg N + 10 kg Mg, (T4) ; 150 kg N + 15 kg Mg, (T5) ; 200 kg N + 10 kg Mg, (T6) ; 200 kg N + 15 kg Mg per hectare. The source of N and Mg was urea and MgCl2 , respectively. Recommended doses of P2O5 and K2 O at the rate of 100 kg per hector of each in the form DAP and KCl, respectively were used as a basal dose. The crop was planted on autumn &amp; harvested in the month of December and the data was recorded by using the standard procedures.
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Soft Computing Methodologies for Cluster Analysis and Gene Prediction
Cluster Analysis using SOM and Gene Prediction using BPN and LVQ
Uma, Maheshwari Santhosh, Rebello Mr, Avneesh Kumar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844317619 § data di pub. 20110311 § pagine 56
Soft computing deals with imprecision, uncertainty, partial truth, and approximation to achieve tractability, robustness and low solution cost. Soft computing covers a wide range of application areas, including optimisation, data analysis and data mining, computer graphics and vision, prediction and diagnosis, design, intelligent control, and traffic and transportation systems. Bioinformatics is the application of computer technology to the management and manipulation of biological information. Soft computing offers a promising approach to achieve efficient and reliable heuristic solution for the bioinformatics problem areas such as clustering, pattern recognition and prediction related domains. In this book, soft computing methodologies for cluster analysis of microarray data using Kohonen’s Self Organising Maps and prediction of genes using Back Propagation Network and Learning Vector Quantization Network are discussed.
€ 53,90
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Plants Phytochemical Analysis, Antimicrobial effect on Dermatophytes
Nocardia.asteroids and Epidermophyton.floccosum
Geeta , Singh Dr, Deepa Goel
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844318937 § data di pub. 20110321 § pagine 80
Skin diseases are the most common form of infections which are caused by bacterial and fungal infections.Dispite the availability of useful antibiotics, a continuing search for new antiinfective agents remains indispensable in terms of their limited antimicrobial spectrum and side effects and the recent appearence of strains with reduced susceptibility to antibiotics adds urgency to the search new antimicrobial agents. keeping this in view the present work is been designed to see the crude extract of some plant species for their antimicrobial activity against two important skin diseases causing bacerial and fungal strains. The conducted experiments showed the positive results by giving microbial zone of inhibition . Further their phytochemical analysis revealed positive test for the presence of various secondary metabolites.
€ 53,90
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Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Plant Products
Screening and fractionation of bioactive extracts
Vijay, Kothari
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844319033 § data di pub. 20110314 § pagine 112
Bioactive natural products are those chemical compounds produced by living organisms that exert a biological effect on other organisms. All over the world at present scientists investigate plants, microorganisms, marine creatures and many other forms of life for biological activity. The area where activity has been greatest is the effect of extracts from the flowering plants on human physiology and human pathogens, since this is very relevant to the discovery of new drugs for treating diseases of human beings and other mammals. Testing large number of extracts or compounds to determine if they produce a biochemical or cellular effect is usually one of the first steps in the discovery of bioactive compounds.Plants contain a wide variety of antioxidant molecules, such as flavonoids, anthocyanins,carotenoids,etc. Plant antimicrobials may be of great help in dealing with drug-resistant bacteria due to their unique structures which are quite different than those of conventional antibiotics of microbial origin. This work will be of interest to microbiologists, phytochemists, and those who are into natural product chemistry.
€ 53,90
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Temporal processing in primate auditory cortex
Neural coding of pitch and flutter
Daniel, Bendor Muhammad, Jalal Arif (Ph.D.)
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844324815 § data di pub. 20110330 § pagine 184
A cornerstone of the human auditory system is its ability to recognize and appreciate music and speech. At its most basic level, music is made up of melodies and rhythms, which are the relative changes in pitch and temporal rates, respectively, for a series of musical notes. Speech is also composed of sequences of different pitches and temporal rates, however pitch changes carry prosody information (for non-tonal languages) , while semantic information in contained in the temporal rate. How is an acoustic signal’s temporal rate and pitch encoded in the auditory system? For my dissertation, I have investigated the neural coding of a sound’s temporal properties by single neurons in the auditory cortex of the marmoset.
€ 74,80
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MECHANISMS OF RESISTANCE IN BITTER GOURD AGAINST MELON FRUIT FLY
ANTIXENOSIS, ANTIBIOSIS AND TOLERANCE
Muhammad Dildar, Gogi (Ph.D.) Muhammad, Ashfaq (T.I) (Ph.D.)
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639308235 § data di pub. 20101118 § pagine 196
The undertaken project consists of the field and lab experiments which were carried out to investigate the biophysical and biochemical basis of resistance in the fruits of bitter-gourd plant. The field experiments included screening of 13 genotypes of bitter-gourd and tolerance studies. The laboratory experiments included the determination of biophysical and biochemical fruit traits which induce antixenosis and antibiosis in bitter-gourd against melon fruit fly. The fruit-length, fruit diameter, number of ridges/cm2, depth of ribs, pericarp thickness and fruit toughness were found to be most important biophysical fruit traits, which contributed antixenosis in bitter-gourd against melon fruit-fly. Similarly, quantity of ascorbic-acid, chlorophyll (chlorophyll ‘a’, ‘b’ and total chlorophyll) , reducing sugars, total sugars, non–reducing sugars, nitrogen, protein, phosphorus, potassium, tannin, flavonol, phenols, ash and silica played paramount role in inducing biochemical based antixenosis and antibiosis. The findings of endeavour persuade for the utilization of identified sources of resistance in crop breeding program of bitter-gourd against melon fruit fly.
€ 74,80
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Collection, in vitro maturation and fertilization of goat oocytes
Embryo development, In vitro production, Animal Biotechnology, Goat, Bangladesh
Md. Rashedul, Islam
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639312096 § data di pub. 20101118 § pagine 84
Embryo transfer technology is based on the superovulation of high-quality donor animal and the subsequent recovery of embryos by flushing the uterus a week after breeding. In cattle, this technology is well established, but in goat, considering the poor ovulatory response, the application of this technology is difficult. An alternative to superovulation procedures is in vitro production of embryos. This technology allows the predictable supply of embryos from ovaries of slaughtered females or from lives selected animals, via repeated recovery of primary oocytes. This book, therefore, contains the intuition on slaughterhouse goat ovaries, follicles and oocytes as well as in vitro maturation, fertilization and culture of goat embryos. Thus biotechnological approach as well as the assisted reproductive technologies could be assisted for those working on the animal reproduction for the improvement of animal productivity. As because this technology does not only offer optimization of high-quality dams, but also allows the preservation and rapid multiplication of genetically superior characters by making embryos available for cloning, sexing and nuclear transfer.
€ 53,90
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Thalamo-cortical circuits for the processing of tactile information
Thalamic inputs onto excitatory neurons in layer IV of the mouse barrel cortex
Christiane, Pudenz Abdul, Majeed
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639310061 § data di pub. 20101119 § pagine 96
Sensory information in rodents is transmitted from the whiskers on the snout via the thalamus to the barrel cortex. The barrel cortex is part of the primary somatosensory cortex and consists of ellipsoid-shaped barrels. Remarkably, the arrangement of the whiskers on the snout corresponds to the layout of the barrels in the barrel cortex. That means, each barrel represents one whisker. Within a barrel, different excitatory cell types are located which receive direct synaptic input from the thalamus. What kind of excitatory barrel cells are innervated by thalamic fibers? Do the fibers project to some selected cell types or do they target all excitatory cell types with the same preference? Is there a distinct incidence and strength of thalamo-cortical projections to the different barrel cells? With the help of acute thalamo-cortical brain slices, the connection between the thalamus and the barrel cortex was examined by in-vitro tracing and electrical stimulation. The excitatory cell types were analyzed by their physiological and morphological characteristics. Synaptic short-term plasticity in the different excitatory barrel cells was investigated in mouse for the first time.
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BASICS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SKILLS
How to conduct, write and publish a scientific research?
Khalid , Hussain Khalid, Nawaz
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639293241 § data di pub. 20101110 § pagine 60
This book has been written to eliminate the difficulties of students in research, thesis writing and research paper publication. This book will be very effective for new students entering in research degrees. This book comprises the importance of research, experimental design applications, guidelines to write a thesis/paper and its publication in scientific journals. Present book will create research interests in students with easy way. Students will be able to start their research independently. No such book is available in market that can guide student to start their research with scientific way. Students always feel difficulties to write thesis and have no idea, how to publish a research paper. We hope that this book will play its role to establish research environment among the students.
€ 53,90
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Project Feeding Shoats in Ethiopia
SubtitleIdentification, characterization and Nutritional evaluation
Haileselassie, Ghebremariam Noor, Habib
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639305074 § data di pub. 20101110 § pagine 72
Agricultural extension fails to help shoat producers and investors to prepare balanced ration from locally available feed resources due to lack of research based nutritional information. Study was conducted across six wereda representing arid and semi arid agro-ecologies in four administrative zones of Tigrai Regional State, with the objectives of: (1) assess feed resources of sheep and goats and quantify their feeding value, (2) determine the constraints with regard to their availability and (3) Undertake a feeding trial to evaluate their immediate impact on sheep. Yield estimations for crop residue, crop aftermaths, hay, natural pasture and fodder trees was made. Moreover, nutritional values analysis, feeding and diet selection trials were performed for selected feed types. CRD with four treatment combinations was designed. The control diet was barley straw and nough cake. The supplements were 200gram leaves of three selected browses. Sheep were used to assess total DMI, WG and carcass characteristics. This book is very useful for Researchers, Universities, Post graduate students, planners, producers and others involved in animal science fields. fields.
€ 53,90
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Impact of neem oil and seed extract on tomato fruit worm (H.armigera)
Control of tomato fruit worm (Helicoverpa armigera) and its natural enemies through neem oil and seed extract
Ruidar Ali, Shah Dr., Ayub Khan Dr., Ayub Khan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639225549 § data di pub. 20101103 § pagine 76
Neem oil and seed extract @ 1%, 2% and 3% were compared with chloropyrifos for the control of H. armigera on tomato. Minimum No. of eggs were recorded in neem oil 3%, and larvae in chloropyrifos, but both were high in control plot. Maximum yield was recorded in neem seed extract 2%, followed by neem seed extract 1% and 3%, but it was lower in control plot. Percent borer infestation was minimum in chloropyrifos and maximum in control plot. The incidence of Arvenia caratovora was also observed but it was non significant in all the treatments. Maximum fruit size was recorded in neem seed extract 2% and in neem oil 3% while minimum fruit size was recorded in control. Based on the total yield and lower toxicity to the environment as well as human being, neem oil and neem seed extract are the most promising insecticide for the effective management of Helicoverpa armigera. The book in hand provides baseline information for the students and all concerned, should be in every library.
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MORPHOGENETIC STUDY OF TEA GENOTYPES GROWN IN PAKISTAN
Best Tea genotypes grown for optimum production in Pakistan
Muhammad, Sajid Dr., Sher Aslam Khan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639250749 § data di pub. 20101103 § pagine 60
Six genotypes of Tea Camellia sinensis L. i.e.,Indonesian, Sri Lankan, Ruopi, Qi men, Chuye & Japanese were tested at NTRI during 2008, for 8 qualitative & 12 quantitative characters. Germplasm was classified into three clusters based on qualitative traits analysis using wards method.This indicates the trait homology between Indonesian & Qi Men for Leaf shape, leaf margin, leaf lower surface, leaf upper surface, shoot color,& posture of leaf base. The linkage distance of their homology is 1.4 LD. The highest value for Veins pairs per leaf showed by Indonesian (13.60) , followed by Qi men (12.08) .Lowest value of Internodes distances showed by Ruopi (3.6cm) , followed by Qi men (3.7 cm) .Min Value of branch angle to stem showed by Qimen 35° followed by Japanese i.e. 38°. Qi men & Sri Lankan showed the mean number of Leaves at shoot (2.4) .It is concluded that genotype Qi men remain ideal for desired quantitative traits, e. g vein pair & numbers of leaves at shoot, internodes distances & ideal branch angle. This morphogenetic distinctiveness recommends that Qi men is well suited in the climatic condition of Pakistan for the production of tea.
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DNA FORENSICS:
Use in Animals
Dr Naaz, Abbas Prof., Dr. Volker Ellenrieder
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639305784 § data di pub. 20101103 § pagine 232
Forensic science is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to a legal system. This may be in relation to a crime or a civil action. Besides its relevance to a legal system, forensics encompasses the accepted scholarly or scientific methodology and norms under which the facts regarding an event, or an artifact, or some other physical item (such as a corpse) is ascertained as being the case. The concept, therefore, is related to the notion of authentication, whereby an interest outside of a legal form exists in determining whether an object is what it purports to be, or is alleged as being.
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Molecular characterization of TGFβ mediated cancer cell proliferation
TGFβ Switch in Cancer
Dr. Garima, Singh Dr., Shiv Kishor Singh
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639298017 § data di pub. 20101104 § pagine 100
TGFβ has a dual role in carcinogenesis, acting as a growth inhibitor in early tumor stages and a promoter of cell proliferation in advanced diseases. Although this cellular phenomenon is well established, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we report that sequential induction of NFAT and c-Myc transcription factors is sufficient and required for the TGFβ switch from a cell cycle inhibitor to a growth promoter pathway in cancer cells. TGFβ induces the expression and activation of NFAT factors, which then translocate into the nucleus to promote c-Myc expression. In response to TGFβ, activated NFAT factors bind to and displace Smad3 repressor complexes from the c-Myc promoter. c-Myc in turn stimulates cell cycle progression and growth through up-regulation of D-type cyclins. Most importantly, NFAT knockdown not only prevents c-Myc activation and cell proliferation, but also partially restores TGF-beta-induced cell cycle arrest and growth suppression. Taken together, this study provides the first evidence for a Smad-independent master regulatory pathway in TGFβ-promoted cell growth that is defined by sequential transcriptional activation of NFAT and c-Myc factors.
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Distribution of Fluid Milk:
A Multidimensional Study
V. Raji, Sugumar Sathya., G
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639320817 § data di pub. 20101222 § pagine 88
This is a multi-dimensional study that proceeded with the objective to study the quantity and quality of fuid milk distributed in Pondicherry, a capital city of an Union Territory, India. The study adopted triangulative methods seeking details from field survey, secondary data and experimental work. Seventeen brands of packet milk enter into this city most of them from neighboring states. Five toned packet milk samples and five fresh vendors’ milk were purposely selected. The presence of solids- non-fat (SNF) was below the standard in all the vendors’ milk. All the samples showed positive results for the presence of sodium chloride. Presence of cane sugar was confirmed in all the toned milk samples except one.Formalin was detected in toned milk samples. Two vendors’ milk and four toned milk samples showed poor microbial quality when tested for Standard Plate Count (SPC) method. E.Coli bacteria were present in two toned milk and one vendors’ milk sample.
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Chiral 2-imidazolidinone auxiliaries:
Synthesis and applications
Alaa, Abdel-Aziz
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639259599 § data di pub. 20101222 § pagine 132
The importance of chirality is now well recognized in connection mainly with physiological and pharmacological properties of natural and artificial organic compounds as well as with the fundamental character of the tetrahedral carbon atom. The art of asymmetric synthesis has, on its evolutionary path based on the earlier studies of diatereoselectivity in the reaction of chiral molecules, now matured through auxiliaries-based methodologies to asymmetric catalysis and it is growing into a new way of producing optically active chiral compounds that is more general and efficient than enzymatic reaction. The importance of continued reagent development in these two areas can not be overemphasized. Not only has this allowed for the efficient synthesis of numerous enantiopure products, but it has also provided insights into many of the facts which contribute to the control of stereoselective processes. The relevant literature surrounding these developments has correspondingly grown almost exponentially over the last 25 years. Specific prominent classes of chiral auxiliary reagents have been emerged such as imidazolidinones, oxazolidinones and thiazolidinones.
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Snail and Slug Agricultural Pests
Ecology,Morphology and Control
Marwa, Genena
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639318067 § data di pub. 20101217 § pagine 100
Land snails and slugs are important pests for a wide range of fruit orchards, ornamental plants,vegetables and field crops all over the world. They tend to feed on the softer parts of plants causing feeding damage to plant seedlings, with irregular holes in leaves, roots, tubers and fruits, decrease yield or cause loss of quality due to the presence of slugs or snails or their feces in the harvested product.In Egypt,many authors who did their best to point out some of the ecological and biological behavior of terrestrial gastropods together with the possibilities of control their. At Dakahlia governorate,few scattered works on the terrestrial gastropods were done.Therefore, it was felt necessary to introduce more detailed studies on the incidence of the terrestrial gastropods at Dakahlia governorate,radular teeth terminology,morphology and taxonomy of the collected terrestrial gastropods,survey and morphology of the symbionts of the collected terrestrial gastropods and Possibilities of controlling the prevalent snail by the rhabditid nematode under laboratory conditions.
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RGS2 and the modulation of GIRK channels in the ventral tegmental area
Chronic effects of gamma-hydroxybutyrate
Marta, Lomazzi
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639316643 § data di pub. 20101219 § pagine 100
Agonists of GABA (B) receptors exert a bi-directional effect on the activity of dopamine (DA) neurons of the ventral tegmental area, the initial target for addictive drugs in the brain reward pathway. This effect can be explained by the weaker coupling between GABA (B) receptors and G protein-gated inwardly rectifying potassium (GIRK) channels in DA neurons than in GABA neurons. Thus, low concentrations of agonists preferentially inhibit GABA neurons disinhibiting DA neurons. This disinhibition might confer reinforcing properties on addictive GABA (B) receptor agonists such as gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) . In DA neurons, the low coupling efficiency reflects the selective expression of heteromeric GIRK2/3 channels and is dynamically modulated by the regulator of G protein signaling (RGS) protein RGS2. Chronic exposure to GHB interferes with the physiological control of RGS2 transcription by D2 receptor. RGS2 level and its selective association with GIRK3 might determine whether GABA (B) agonists are excitatory or inhibitory. We propose a mechanism that might underlie tolerance to GHB and suggest RGS2 as an important target for future drug development.
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OLIVE OIL - In Indian Foods
- An Analytical Study
B. Radhika, Krishnamoorthy Dr., Josephine Nirmala Many Kadirvel, G.
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639307894 § data di pub. 20101210 § pagine 88
Nutrition is rapidly expanding science with many unanswered questions and new "facts" surfacing every day. The goal of the book is to provide basic nutrient and health information about Olive Oil and suggest on how to incorporate in everyday Indian foods. The book is structured in deliberate way. The 1st chapter introduces the Essential Fatty Acids classification and shows how the fatty acid content of Olive Oil supports health. Methodology of the 2nd chapter comprises rationale of the study & research design. It summarises the procedure used to analyse the property of Olive Oil. It points out the methods to prepare Olive Oil incorporated Indian foods, Case study and statistical analysis. The hallmark of the book is 3rd chapter which contains results for each experiments with discussion from the related research work. Finally, in Summary statement at the end, for each chapter help the readers to assimilate the material and assess reading comprehension. At last the brief conclusion of the study was highlighted. We hope that as you discover the many fascinating aspects of Olive Oil, you will enthusiastically apply the concepts in both profession and personal life.
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Programmable Freezing and Computer Automated Analysis of Bovine Semen
Basic Principles and Application
Kathiravan, P. Rengarajan, K. D., Varadharajan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639310030 § data di pub. 20101209 § pagine 140
This book primarily describes the basic and applied aspects of programmable freezing and computer automated analysis of bovine semen. It gives a detailed account of the basic components and functions of CASA, including microscopy, videography and image analysis. Explanations on standardization of CASA with respect to instrument settings, sample preparation, etc have been dealt in detail along with a brief overview of different commercially available CASA systems in the market. The book also covers extensively on the importance of computer automated semen analysis in bovine andrological research. Two case studies, each with respect to the use of programmable freezer and CASA in bovine semen studies have been included for the benefit of readers.
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Identification of shrimps
shrimps identification
Soundarapandian, P. T., Anand
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639312218 § data di pub. 20101209 § pagine 64
Shrimps identification is not only useful for the fisherman.But also the scientist world over for research.This book mainly deals with identification key and systemic position of each individual shrimps. In addition to the above it also deals with how to collect the shrimps by using various nets. Preservation technique also discussed. This book is very carefully prepared for all the readers,starting from layman to scientist.
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Biological studies on certian predators associated with some mealybugs
Studies on biological and life tables parameters of certain predacious insects which associated with some mealybugs
hagar, samir
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639315684 § data di pub. 20101202 § pagine 124
The objective of this study was aimed to study the influence of five constant temperature degrees (16, 20, 24, 28 and 32ºC) on the biological characteristics and life table parameters as well as the developmental threshold and assessment of the thermal days requirements for development (DD’s) for predators, Rodolia cardinalis, Nephus includens and Crysoperla carnea. In addition, the current investigations were designed to provide information for survivalship, the duration of the developmental stages and the ovipositional periods as well as the adult longevity for males and females, fecundity and fecundity rate to serve as a basis for the use of these predators in biological control program.
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Haemoglobinopathies: Northeast its Scenario and perspectives
Haemoglobinopathies
Limpon, Bora
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639317152 § data di pub. 20101207 § pagine 76
The Report is of haemoglobinopathy varies between 3 and 17% in different populations of India. The cumulative gene frequency of the three most predominant abnormal haemoglobins, i.e. sickle cell, haemoglobin D and haemoglobin E has been found to be 5.35% in India. The current status and challenges of haemoglobinopathies have also been highlighted and discussed with special reference to India. Unfortunately, there is no attempt at the national level to enlarge the epidemiological database, establishing specific programmes for screening populations at risk, imparting genetic counselling and establishing special treatment centres to alleviate the sufferings of dwindling masses in India.
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Nutrition for Post-Exercise Recovery
James A., Betts
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639266511 § data di pub. 20101022 § pagine 324
Evidence supports that the ingestion of carbohydrate solutions after exercise can facilitate recovery both through providing the fluid necessary for rehydration and stimulating carbohydrate storage. Indeed, many components of the optimal carbohydrate feeding strategy after exercise have now been established and further progress has been sought through investigating the potential influence of other macronutrients. Specifically, combined ingestion of carbohydrate with protein may promote a more rapid resynthesis of endogenous glycogen stores than when either nutrient is ingested individually. It is therefore possible that mixtures of carbohydrate and protein may restore the capacity for physical exercise more completely when recovery time is limited than when a matched quantity of carbohydrate alone is ingested. This thesis summarises current evidence on this topic before describing a series of experiments designed to directly examine the role of carbohydrate-protein supplements during recovery from prolonged exercise.
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Silage- A vital solution to fodder scarcity in developing countries
Impact of Varying Moisture Levels, Different Additives and Fermentation Periods on Nutritive Value of Leguminous and Non-leguminous Fodder Silages
Dr. Nasir , Tauqir
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639198775 § data di pub. 20100430 § pagine 184
The objective of the study was to examine the influence of various additives, moisture levels and fermentation periods on nutritive value of leguminous and non-leguminous fodders & their silages and their influence on feed intake, digestion kinetics, nutrient digestibility, milk yield and its composition in lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes. The hypothesis was that silages of various fodders could successfully replace the conventional fodders in lactating buffalo diets. The study was conducted in three phases. In the first phase silage characteristics were studies through laboratory scale silos. In the second phase, the comparative in situ digestion kinetics of fodders and their respectve silages were studied. While, in the third phase, comparative efficiency of utilization of fodders and the silages were examined in lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes. After evaluation of results it was concluded that silage making of surplus fodders during their abundant growth period will not only help overcome the irregular fodder supply pattern, but will also enhance fodder yield of multicut fodder crops by increasing their number of cuts.
€ 74,80
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Plant Biotechnology
Green Revolution
Virendra, Gomase Anant, Sherkhane
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639032086 § data di pub. 20100408 § pagine 392
Plant Biotechnology explores contemporary techniques and applications of plant biotechnology, illustrating the tremendous potential this technology has to change our world by improving the food supply. As an introductory text, its focus is on basic science and processes. It guides students from plant biology and genetics to breeding to principles and applications of plant biotechnology. Key features • Theoretical approaches, number of examples and references • Provides a broad, application-oriented overview • Real application scenarios, such as plant projects that require the use of a whole set of drug design tools • This appears to be an excellent series of textbooks for students, researchers and scientists • Provides a comprehensive, definitive, and up to date reference of the main areas of specialist and expert knowledge and skills used by those involved in all aspects of the new drug development research • Illustrations help readers understand the research methodology easily • Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, institutes, and other sources of information
€ 86,90
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Function of Lung
Effect of Amyloid Fibril
Victoria, Blades
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639098952 § data di pub. 20100429 § pagine 104
The alveoli of mammalian lungs are covered in a thin lipid film referred to as pulmonary surfactant. The primary purpose of pulmonary surfactant is to reduce the surface tension of the air/liquid interface allowing breathing with minimal effort required. We investigated the effect of addition of cholesterol and amyloid-? peptide on structure and function of Bovine Lung Extract Surfactant (BLES) and model lipid films. In our first experiment, we have demonstrated the effect of amyloid-? and cholesterol on lipid films of DPPC, DPPC-DOPG and BLES. We saw that cholesterol inhibits multilayer formation in all monolayers. Amyloid-? increases multilayer formation in DPPC and DPPC-DOPG, but reduced multilayer formation in BLES. When cholesterol and amyloid-? is added to BLES, 1% amyloid-? is inconsequential, whereas 10% amyloid-? allows BLES to regain some of its surfactant function.
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Regulation of Insulin Biosynthesis in Pancreatic beta-cells by Shp2
Sharon S., Zhang
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639135084 § data di pub. 20100518 § pagine 160
Intracellular signaling by which pancreatic beta- cells synthesize and secrete insulin in control of glucose homeostasis is not fully understood. Here we show that Shp2, a cytoplasmic tyrosine phosphatase possessing 2 SH2 domains, coordinates signaling events required for insulin biosynthesis in beta-cells. Mice with conditional ablation of the Shp2/Ptpn11 gene in the pancreas exhibited defective glucosestimulated insulin secretion and impaired glucose tolerance. Consistently, siRNA-mediated Shp2-knockdown in rat insulinoma INS-1 832/13 cells resulted in decreased insulin production and secretion despite an increase in cellular ATP. Shp2 modulates the strength of signals flowing through Akt/FoxO1 and Erk pathways, culminating in control of Pdx1 expression and activity on Ins1 and Ins2 promoters, and forced Pdx1 expression rescued insulin production in Shp2-knockdown beta-cells. Therefore, Shp2 acts as a signal coordinator in beta-cells, orchestrating multiple pathways controlling insulin biosynthesis to maintain glucose homeostasis.
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Zinc trafficking in the developing barley grain
Biofortification of cereals
Birgitte , Tauris
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639135855 § data di pub. 20100401 § pagine 108
Zinc deficiency is a serious problem for almost half the world’s population leading to extensive health related costs for the affected people. In order to restrain the problem with zinc deficiency it will be necessary to develop crop plants with a higher bioavailable content of minerals that frequently cause malnutrition. To improve the zinc content in cereal plants a better understanding is needed of all the mechanisms involved in zinc uptake from the soil, the transporting pathways in the plant and the final import and deposition of zinc in the developing grains. This book is the result of a PhD project where the overall aim was to identify zinc transporters and metal chelators with putative central roles in import or deposition of zinc in the barley grain. A broader knowledge of these biological processes may enable the improvement of crop plants by increasing the bioavailable content of zinc in the edible part of the cereal grain. The subjects that are described in this thesis will mainly be of interest to scientists involved in biofortification of cereals.
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Histopathological Changes Upon Copper Toxicity in broiler chicks
Histopathological changes in liver, kidney, heart and gastrocnemius muscle
Dr. Razia, Iqbal
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639137712 § data di pub. 20100503 § pagine 76
Copper sulfate is used as a fungicide in poultry feed and for the medication of drinking water.This Study was carried out on weekly basis. At the end of each week feed consumption, weight gain, morphology and histopathology of liver, kidney, heart and gastrocnemius muscle were noted. Chicks showed various clinical symptoms including loose fecal material, poor feather growth, entheritus and coccidosis disease. Hemorrhages were seen on liver, kidney, heart and gastrocnemius muscle. Fat deposition on liver,heart and muscle was observed. Infilteration of mononuclear cells and fibrosis was seen in liver, kidney and gastrocnemius muscle. The purpose of present work was to know the lowest toxic dose level. This work may be a guideline for poultry breeders including vaccination schedule to avoid clinical signs and mortality in broiler chicks.
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MECHANISMS THAT AFFECT AGONISM AND RESOURCE ACQUISITION
The Influence of opponent size, shelter ownership, sex, reproductive state, and physiology on interactions in the rusty crayfish
Arthur, Martin
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639143201 § data di pub. 20100305 § pagine 136
This book contains field and laboratory research that analyze how environmental and physiological factors influence agonistic interactions and the impact these interactions have on the development of dominance relationships and resource use. This book highlights the importance for understanding shelter availability, abundance, and quality in different natural systems to develop a clearer understanding that the impact of shelter use and preference, opponent size, and sex have on dominance relationships. Animals were also shown to exhibit different social behaviors during interactions. Male and female crayfish also engage one another in natural systems and make the choice to engage in agonistic bouts or mating behavior. Animals communicate during interactions and compete for both resources and mates that are essential for increasing an individual’s fitness. Research on the underlying mechanisms that influence motivation can provide a clearer understanding of how to manipulate and alter aggression and the dominance relationships that are so prevalent in many animal systems.
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Characterization of Interleukin-33 and the IL-33 Receptor Complex
Cytokine Expression, Processing, Receptor Complex Formation and Signal Transduction
Shafaqat, Ali
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639148183 § data di pub. 20100423 § pagine 136
Two pivotal aspects of the IL-33 system are characterized in this study: First the composition and function of the IL-33 receptor complex on IL-33 responder cells and second the generation of biologically active IL-33 by the IL-33 producer cell. IL-33 binds to the IL-33 receptor ?-chain (ST2) and as is shown here, this results in the recruitment of interleukin-1 receptor accessory protein (IL-1RAcP) as the co-receptor. The IL-33-dependent interaction of membrane bound and soluble form of IL-1RAcP and IL-33R?-chain was demonstrated in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Common notion in the field is that IL-33, like IL-1? and IL-18, requires processing by caspase-1 to a mature form, in order to achieve biological activity as a cytokine. Contrary to the current dogma, here it is described that IL-33 is biologically active as unprocessesed full length molecule. Full length IL-33 binds to the IL-33 receptor-? chain and mediates the recruitment of IL-1RAcP to activate cells. IL-33 is processed in cells, however not by caspase 1 to a mature, biologically active, IL-33 but instead it is cleaved by caspase 3 at aa175 to yield two products which are both unable to bind to the IL-33 receptor.
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Environmental Indicators of Sedimentation in Local Streams
Using Biological Communities, Streamside Factors and GIS Data for Water Resource Management
Janna, Owens
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639156881 § data di pub. 20100321 § pagine 96
Excessive sedimentation in local streams continues to be one of the greater water quality monitoring challenges of today. The objective of this work was to evaluate the validity of environmental indicators, or diagnostic attributes, that are sensitive to a range of stressors. In essence, it was looking for reliable "canaries in the coal-mine" regarding sedimentation. These indicators included benthic macroinvertbrates, fish communities, streamside habitat factors and readily available GIS data of upstream watersheds. In addition, an interdisciplinary, cooperative effort produced a Sedimentation Potential Index (SPI) which quantifies the upstream characteristics that contribute to the downstream sediment impairment processes. The overall goal was to provide useful tools in water quality assessment and resource management by combining research with real-world applications.
€ 53,90
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Transrectal ovarian
Ovarian antral follicular
Norman, Blight
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639161984 § data di pub. 20100504 § pagine 340
Transrectal ovarian ultrasonography and hormone measurements were used to study ovarian antral follicular dynamics and development of lutcal structures during the middle portion of the breeding season in non-profilic cross-bred Western white-faced ewes during the transition to seasonal anoestrus and at the onset of the breeding season. Lastly, two experiments were carried out to examine ovulatory responses and subsequent luteal function in Western white-faced ewes treated with luteolysin (PgF) and progestogen (medroxyprogesterone acetate-MAP) during the luteal phase of the oestrous cycle and after ovulation induction with gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in mid-anoestrus.
€ 86,90
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Genetic variability for heat resistance in upland cotton
Gossypium hirsutum.L
Hafeez, Rahman
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639175615 § data di pub. 20100201 § pagine 272
Heat stress, though primarily affects enzymes, cellular membranes and metabolic activities like respiration and photosynthesis, its damaging effect is visible through plant morphology. Plant morphology thus provides a window to invisible inside activities as well as tool to enhance resistance to heat stress. A comprehensive evaluation of over 30 cotton plant traits provided some insight on their relative importance, available genetic variability, inheritance pattern as well as comparative ability of the parental genotypes as potential donors of these traits. Heat stress favoured the expression of dominant genetic component. Cell membrane thermostability appeared to be a good screening tool rather than a breeding objective. Higher seedcotton yield, stomatal conductance and lower leaf area were observed together under heat stress, however, in its absence, higher seedcotton was more a function of higher leaf area and less of higher stomatal conductance. Seeds per boll appeared to be the most important trait, as it reflected heat tolerance at gametophytic level and showed strong link with yield.
€ 86,90
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Mass Spectrometric Biotechnology
Inside the Molecule
Virendra, Gomase Shruti, Gomase
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639179255 § data di pub. 20100407 § pagine 216
This Mass Spectrometric Biotechnology book covers emerging technologies and their applications in a variety of disciplines, including biology, physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, medicine, agricultural sciences and pharmaceutical sciences. These topics are presented by contributing authors who are leading--and pioneering--researchers in their fields. Key features • Theoretical approaches, number of examples and references • Provides a broad, application-oriented overview • Real application scenarios, such as spectrometry projects that require the use of a whole set of drug design tools • This appears to be an excellent series of textbooks for students, researchers and scientists • Provides a comprehensive, definitive, and up to date reference of the main areas of specialist and expert knowledge and skills used by those involved in all aspects of the new drug development research • Illustrations help readers understand the research methodology easily • Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, institutes, and other sources of information
€ 86,90
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Polymer characterization and their blending
Polymer Blending
Dr. Mohsan, Nawaz Prof, Dr
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639205220 § data di pub. 20100205 § pagine 244
Polymer compatibility is an important factor in the processing of polymer blends. Compatibility is critical in governing the morphology of polymer blend and, therefore the final state physical and mechanical properties of the system. The major governing factor that control the compatibility in polymer blends are the rheological properties of the two-component material. The hydrodynamic properties of polymer mixtures were studied and a significant change of the slope of the reduced viscosity as a function of concentration was found polymer. Polymer blending is widely used as a cost effective way of producing new materials with customized properties. As polymer blends represent more than 30% of all plastics sold today and are amongst the most rapidly growing areas of polymer technology, there is a great challenge in designing and producing such materials by controlling their morphology, particularly during their processing. The structure of blend constituents and incorporated additives determines the final properties of the blend. Therefore, understanding the interplay of morphology, chemical structure and processing is essential.
€ 86,90
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Municipal effluent irrigated agroforestry plantations
a study of changes in soils, microflora, hydrology and plant growth under seven agroforestry plantations
Ajay, Sharma Abdul, Ghafoor
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639206005 § data di pub. 20100129 § pagine 292
The presented work details elaborate research work as well as in soil physics chemistry, biomass production, as well as nutrient cycling in agroforestry plantations, changes in microbial soils, and hydrological cycling in municipal effluent irrigated plantations. The work thus reveals basic economics of raising effluent irrigated plantations. Data analysis used in this thesis is both - most pertinent to the planning sciences as well as advanced. The use of REML and Canonical variates shall draw attention of all plant / biology researchers.
€ 86,90
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Geographical Distribution of Lentils in Pakistan
Genetic Diversity Based on Morphological Characterization, Biochemical and Molecular Marker with Special Reference to Geographical Distribution
Tayyaba, Sultana Muhammad, Ashraf Anders, Fernø
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639212969 § data di pub. 20100223 § pagine 188
Inter and intra-accession variation indicated the presence of local wealth for lentil that is yet needed to collect, therefore further exploration mission is suggested to strengthen gene pool. Except Punjab province, all the other areas are required to explore before extinct of this local germplasm.The RAPD markers exhibited significant association with three parameters (SDS-PAGE, isozymes and qualitative trait) . All the five parameters facilitated to resolve issues related to genetic diversity in lentil, anyhow total seed proteins and isozyme (six in present case) gave low level of genetic diversity that suggested to incorporate more isozymes for investigation due to its precise fingerprinting and wider use. The RAPD could be enhanced including more primers including more germplasm, as 50% primers in general were polymorphic in nature.
€ 74,80
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Inspection Behaviour of Zebrafish
The Interaction of Alarm Pheromone and Domestication
SAM PATRICK, OGWANG Anne, Christine
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639217612 § data di pub. 20100120 § pagine 68
Zebrafish has become a model organism for the study of developmental biology and genetics. Less is, however, known about the behaviour of this cyprinid fish. A zebrafish is exposed to many unfamiliar objects during its lifetime, and the response to these stimuli is critical for an adaptive behaviour. This book presents a master thesis from the University of Bergen in Norway on the behaviour of zebrafish of different origin and background towards a novel object and how the alarm pheromone released by this species upon predator attack modifies the response. In this study we found that laboratory fish inspected the novel object earlier, whereas the presence of a novel object and also alarm substance increased shoaling more in the wild strain. Overall,laboratory zebrafish were bolder than fish from the wild strain. This book provides valuable knowledge on how genetics and experience interact to shape the behaviour towards a potential threat in different strains of zebrafish. It is an essential purchase for fish biologists, aquarist,ethologists, Lecturers,fisheries students, and Universities and Research libraries.
€ 53,90
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Massive Hybridization and Species Concepts, Insights from Watersnakes
A Molecular, Morphological, and Environmental Approach to Reveal the Dynamics between Two Snake Species, Genus Nerodia
Konrad, Mebert Jerônimo, Vieira
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639218060 § data di pub. 20100209 § pagine 196
Reproductive isolation is a precondition for two closely related taxa to reproduce successfully as separate entities and is the pillar of the Biological Species Concept. Hybridization and introgression are two biological processes implying incomplete speciation and are perceived as marginal in vertrebrates with fertiliziation via penile insertion (mammals, squamate reptiles) . This study presents a multi-faceted approach, using molecular and morphological characters of two mostly parapatric watersnake species to analyze the dynamics of a massive organismal and genetic exchange within their contact zone, correlating it to different types of ecotonal transitions, exhibiting distinct habitat preferences and physiological tolerances between both taxa. Nontheless fixed nuclear genetic markers and the distinct environmental correlates reveal that the two taxa are independent entities and qualify as species under most species concepts, whereas hybrid superiority is limited to the interspecific ecotones. This book contributes relevant information to some persisting problems of species concepts and applies an integrated approach on a fascinating aspect of evolution.
€ 74,80
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Methods and Techniques in Plant Nematology
A practical review on methods and techniques in Plant Nematology
Andressa Cristina, Zamboni Machado Kércya, Maria
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639220032 § data di pub. 20100205 § pagine 192
There is a shortage of didactical books which approach, updated and in details, the methodologies used in nematological researches. This book comes to occupy this gap since, with an easily and accessible language, show the principal techniques and methodologies applicable to nematode studies, with figures and illustrations which will help the beginner to understand the process, step by step. With the objective of help students, technicians, professionals, and other interested in the study of practical Nematology, this book show the techniques in a gradual and logical way, initiating in the nematodes sampling, passing through the most utilized extraction techniques, mounting slides to classical species identification, root and egg masses staining, inoculum production, experiment design, until the most advanced methodologies, as the prepare of samples for scanning and transmission electron microscopy and of tissues to histological studies, finalizing with the modern methodologies for identification, either in the biochemical or in the molecular level. With the new research areas and tools of today, with this book we motivate and welcome the newest generation of nematologists.
€ 74,80
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The Selection of the Organizing Self
The concept of natural selection in the context of self-organization theories
Naomi, Dar
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639222586 § data di pub. 20100309 § pagine 396
The Selection of the Organizing Self is a detailed study of the relations between self organizing theories in biology and the Darwinian theory. The simulation of biological system as interacting networks had revealed the capacity of such systems to develop structures and functions out of simple interactions between basic units. According to self organization theories the role of natural selection as the drive of change in living systems had narrowed down to an outer mechanism of choosing between functional biological systems. The book examines the understanding of natural selection in Darwinian and especially neo-Darwinian theories and compares them with revised concept of natural selection in self organization theories. The outgrowth of biological structures rather than the emergence of biological functions is the most significant difference between the two interpretations of biological systems.
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Investigating the Mechanisms of Transcriptional Silencing in Yeast
Mechanims by which the Sir2/3/4 protein complex silences transcription in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Lu, Gao
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639226300 § data di pub. 20100111 § pagine 180
The studies described here have focused on elucidating how Sir-mediated silent chromatin regulates gene transcription and what determinants may affect the linear diffusion of Sir complex along chromatin template in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The studies pinpoint the transition between polymerase initiation and elongation as the step targeted by Sir2, and indicate that transcriptional silencing is achieved through the differential accessibility of initiation and capping/elongation factors to chromatin. The mechanisms by which SIR modulates gene activation are also explored with analysis at HMRE- silenced heat shock gene hsp82. Such investigations revealed that transcriptional activation of SIR- silenced hsp82 is independent of its associated chromatin state. Surprisingly, the presence of Sir proteins and Htz1 is not mutually exclusive and Htz1 alone is not sufficient to prevent Sir2/3/4 complex spread. These findings cast doubt on the generality of the “histone code” in regulating eukaryotic gene transcription.
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Allergenic Characterization of Soybean Proteins
Development of a high throughput protein microarray immunoassay to study the allergenicity of proteins
Jing, Lin Zhiyan, Fu
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639228823 § data di pub. 20100111 § pagine 244
The aim of the research presented in the book was to relate the structure of soybean 2 S albumins to their allergenicity. Using the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris, two recombinant soybean 2 S albumins (rAL1 and rAL3) were produced as secreted proteins. Biophysical results indicated that the recombinant proteins were correctly folded and exhibited similar structures to those of the purified native soybean 2 S albumin (nAL3) . Similarly to many plant allergens, these 2 S albumins were highly stable to pepsin digestion as well as heat and chemical treatment. In order to investigate whether the soybean 2 S albumins possess other biological activities that might have contributed to their allergenicity, several assays were carried out. The 2 S albumins from soybean appeared to affect the culture absorbance of two out of 10 species of fungi tested. Antimitotic studies have shown that nAL3 could also weakly inhibit cell division when microinjected into human HeLa cells. The ability of the soybean 2 S albumins to be recognized by IgEs from 23 European patients clinically characterized as allergic to soybean was determined using a novel high throughput protein microarray technique.
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The Rejection of Natural Science Approaches to Psychotherapy
Philosophical Issues
Erwin, Edward
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639230734 § data di pub. 20100205 § pagine 136
Today, every psychotherapist is willing to stand up for evidence-based psychotherapy. Yet, the field is severely split into factions, each having its own ideas about what needs to be done. Cognitive behavior therapists, psychoanalysts, and postmodernists unite under the common banner of evidence-based psychotherapy against a non-existent opposition, but they war with each other about what counts as sound evidence, what is necessary and what will suffice. Today’s debates mirror and to some degree are identical with earlier ones stretching from the origin of psychotherapy to the present time about the natural science status of the discipline. Should the methodology of natural science be imported into psychotherapy? Can the field be transformed into an applied natural science? Should it? Edward Erwin takes up the basic issues in this book where he discusses causation and content in psychotherapy, the role of scientific realism, debates about the need for randomized clinical trials in assessing effectiveness, the problem of using general methods to deal with unique individuals, and the acceptability in psychotherapy of the objectivist epistemology employed in natural science.
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Transient Transfection in Animal Cell Culture
A comparative study of different methods for transient transfection in suspension adapted Chinese Hamster Ovary cells
Andreas, Aspöck
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639230888 § data di pub. 20100219 § pagine 84
The transient gene expression (TGE) in mammalian cells is an attractive option to rapidly produce research grade material with high quality that, for instance, can streamline the identification of candidate proteins in clinical trials. In this thesis we report on the performance of different methods to transiently transfect mammalian cells, in particular Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. The used transfection methods can be categorized into physical and chemical. We compared the feasibility, the efficiency (both cost efficiency and transfection efficiency) and suitability regarding to up-scale the procedure. The optimization of the different transfection methods was carried out using statistical approaches. In this work, the successful optimization of the transient transfection and the up-scale into the bioreactor are reported. Furthermore a good insight of the different transfection methods and their parameters were obtained, which can ease the application of TGE.
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Comparative Study on the Effect of Water Quality
on Blood Profile of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under Culture Condition
Hassan, Sulieman Dr., Monica
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639231779 § data di pub. 20100331 § pagine 220
The borderline between reduces growth rate and diminished health, on one hand, and overt disease, on the other hand is always very difficult to detect. Therefore, the ability to recognize deterioration in performance during its developmental stages and take corrective action will remain an essential skill of the fish culturist. The problem of this work is tackling of the level of remain food decomposition and nitrogenous product excreted by cultured fish, which can lead to deterioration of water quality in high stocking levels common in fish farming practice systems. Among the methods used in assessing the effect of water quality in fish, was the blood evaluation. This work has been written as standard text and is intended for students in aquaculture and veterinarians whose remit includes diagnosis or management of fish diseases and for those fisheries scientists who need to know more about fish problems associated with deterioration of water quality.It is relevant also to workers in the pharmaceutical industry concerned with the development of products aimed at the fish health market and to monitors of human foodstuffs and public health.
€ 86,90
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Fertility in Kenya
Analysis of birth intervals in Kenya
Andrew, Mutuku Dr., Murungaru
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639236392 § data di pub. 20100224 § pagine 112
Demography is the scientific study of human populations with respect to their size, distribution, the structure and population change over time. Thus, the study of birth intervals is important in understanding fertility dynamics. Birth intervals have been observed to influence the tempo and pace of child bearing and hence the resulting fertility level in any given society. This book describes methods used by demographers to analyse birth interval data. It covers in details trends of birth intervals in Kenya and how they are influenced by socio-economic, cultural and demographic factors. The book covers materials taught in introductory courses in demographic analysis and also includes more advanced topics such as parity progression ratios, survival life tables and hazards models. This book is intended for use by professional demographers, sociologists, anthropologists, economists, health scientists, epidemiologists, psychologists, political scientists, educationists, students of demography, and policy makers.
€ 53,90
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Investigation of Statistical Characteristics of Biomolecules
In View of Current Epigenetic Developments
Hanan, M Al Shargi
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639236743 § data di pub. 20100302 § pagine 124
Information theory tools revealed huge information deficiencies in biological sequences. Further probing of research findings emerging form Life Sciences and Epigenetics fields illuminate anomalies that deepens the enigma of how such information deficient sequences are capable of supporting the astonishingly complex biomolecules. In an unconventional approach, the author takes clues from the emerging Cloud Computing paradigm and elaborates on a constructive theory of the physical Universe which furnishes an algorithmic design for a trend in theoretical physics suggesting the involvement of information as a basic constituent of the physical Universe alongside matter and energy. This work puts forward a hypothesis that suggests the involvement of the surmised universal informational infrastructure in the functioning of complex biomolecules and discusses the effect of such an organization on biological control. Under this hypothesis the puzzling and unintelligible fact of the Universe’s non-locality manifests as a sensible and essential mechanism to achieve biological complexity. Experimental testing with most practical uses of this hypothetical machinery is discussed.
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Ecotoxicology of rare earth elements
Ecotoxicology of rare earth elements within soil and plant environments
Hassan, El-Ramady
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639236804 § data di pub. 20100321 § pagine 280
It is known that rare earth elements (REEs) comprise a homogenous group of elements in the periodic system. They include the elements scandium (Sc) , yttrium (Y) and 15 lanthanides with successive atomic numbers from 57 to 71. In fact, the term "rare earth elements" is misleading because these elements are not rare. Data on the biological effects of REEs are scarce and contradictory. The reported effects of REEs range from stimulation to no role in increasing agricultural plant production up to reduction of growth, apparently as a function of concentration, speciation and bioavailability. This book, therefore, provides us with the following objectives: (I) study the dose/effect relationships of added REEs on soil microbiological parameters (soil enzyme activities and microbial counts) using maize and oilseed rape crops in order to understand the environmental chemistry behaviors of REEs as fertilizers in soils. (II) Determination dose/effect relationships of added REEs on the growth parameters of maize and oilseed rape crops and REEs bioaccumulation. (III) Evaluation the chances and ecotoxicological risks of REEs in agricultural environment.
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THE DYNAMICS OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Krasposy, Kujinga
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639237610 § data di pub. 20100217 § pagine 120
Since the early 1990s, the focus of water resources management shifted from technology transfer towards decentralised and user cantered approaches emphasizing stakeholder participation and local organisational development in the form of water user institutions (Clyma, 1989; Dube and Swatuk, 2002; Manzungu, 2004; Kujinga, 2002) . Within the Southern African region, a number of countries, which include Malawi, Mozambique, NamibiaaSince the 1990s, the focus for water resources management shifted from sectoral approaches to integrated water resources management (IWRM) which among other things emphasizes stakeholder participation (Global Water Partnership, 2002; Dube and Swatuk, 2002) . Within the Southern African region, a number of countries which include Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe embarked on water reform processes in the 1990s and stakeholder participation was identified as critical in sustainable water resources management (Kujinga and Manzungu, 2004) . In Zimbabwe, stakeholder participation in water resources management was broadened through the promulgation of the 1998 Water Act [Chapter 20:24] which replaced the 1976 Water Act.
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Biodegradation
Environmental Biotechnology
shahid, jamil
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639237870 § data di pub. 20100308 § pagine 96
Life on this planet is based on the continuous cycle of elements. The massive mobilization of natural resources and the industrial synthesis of chemicals have generated number of problems as a consequence of limited incorporation of natural and synthesized molecules into ongoing biological cycle. Number of aromatic compounds has wide range of applications. Among these nitro aromatic compounds like 2,4,6-tri-nitrotoluene (TNT) is more recalcitrant (Nunez et al.,1998) . TNT was first made in 1863 by a German chemist, Joseph Wilband, but its potential was not seen for several years, mainly because it was so hard to detonate and because it was less powerful than other explosive. Amongst its advantages, however, are that it can be safely melted using steam or hot water and so poured molten into shell cases. It is also insensitive that, for example, in 1910 it was exempted from the British 1875 Explosive Act, from actually being considered as an explosive for the purposes of manufacturing and storage.The US EPA has listed TNT as a priority pollutant and has recommended its removal from contaminated sites. The highest amount of TNT was produced at the end of World War II.
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Mosquito- breeding in the Rubber Plantations of Kerala, India
A study based on Ecosystem approach
Sumodan, P K
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639243154 § data di pub. 20100408 § pagine 64
During South-West monsoon season, Rubber plantations in Kerala have been found to be transformed to ideal ecosystems for the proliferation of mosquitoes, including the vector species Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus. Suspension of tapping during rainy season was mainly due to climatic factors, which was further aggravated by economic factors. One hectare of plantation was found providing 500 breeding sites in the form of rainwater-filled latex-collecting containers, having nutrient-rich dry latex. Human dwellings in the vicinity of the plantations provided easily accessible source of blood meal. The breeding sites were found supporting 12 species of mosquitoes. Breeding was observed in permutations and combinations of species. The study gathered useful clues for planning practical strategies for the regulation of mosquito breeding in the rubber plantations by integrating ecological, entomological and economic components. It is one of the few studies in the world based on ecosystem approach, addressing mosquito problem. The book will be immensely resourceful to the undergraduate students, researchers and strategists in the field of public health, epidemiology, entomology and ecology.
€ 53,90
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Enantiocontrolled Synthesis of Calabar Bean and Aphanophine Alkaloids
Calabar Bean and Aphanophine Alkaloids
Adel, El-Azab
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639243406 § data di pub. 20100429 § pagine 132
The high and diverse biological activity of most alkaloids besides their few side effects has oriented the synthetic researches to develop new procedures for production of such natural products. For instance the African Calabar bean alkaloids, (-) -physovenine and (-) - physostigmine are widely used medicinally as cholinergic and miotics. It is useful in the treatment of glaucoma and myasthenia gravis and as antidote for organophosphate poisoning. Physostigmine can sufficiently improve the memory of the Alzheimer’s patients. In addition (-) -aphanorphine alkaloid, possesses narcotic analgesic and anesthetic activity. Such alkaloids occur in nature in one enantiomeric form, i.e. (-) -physostigmine, (-) - physovenine and (-) -aphanorphine which are the only forms having biological activity. Thus, the enantiocontrolled synthesis is a critical process in obtaining of the biologically active physostigmine, physovenine and aphanorphine. Dioxabicyclooctane derivative can be used as chiral building block having levoglucosenone chromophore and different protective groups in both enantiomeric pure forms in order to synthesis the desired alkaloids.
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Implications of Urban Livestock Farming on Meat Quality
Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in Meat Consumed in Eldoret Town, Kenya and their Health Implications on Consumers
Jackim, Nyamari Gelas., M.
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639243918 § data di pub. 20100321 § pagine 72
The main objective of this study was to assess levels of selected heavy metals lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in meat consumed in Eldoret Town, Kenya. This study focused on Liver and Kidney of bovine, since these are depository sites for toxic heavy metals.404 samples of liver and kidney were collected, dried and ground, two grams of dried samples were wet digested using concentrated nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide and the digest was analyzed for Pb and Cd using flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer - Varian 200 Lead concentrations in liver ranged from 0.01 - 0.33mg/kg, while Cd was 0.001 - 0.17mg/kg. In kidney samples, Pb ranged from 0.01 - 0.33mg/kg, while Cd, ranged from 0.001 - 0.436mg/kg. The maximum concentrations of Pb and Cd found in liver and kidney were from animals samples obtained from urban areas. Most of the samples had concentrations below maximum levels recommended by the WHO / FAO, but considering that relatively higher concentrations were observed in animals from urban areas, there is need to educate public about the dangers of keeping animals for consumption in urban areas, and there is need for continuous monitoring studies to ensure meat is free from heavy metals.
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New Members of Simulium damnosum Species Complex from Ethiopia
Cytoforms of S. damnosum s.l. in Ethiopia
Mamuye, Hadis
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639243994 § data di pub. 20100324 § pagine 160
A cytotaxonomic analysis of S. damnosum s.l. collected from three endemic sites in south-western Ethiopia and two non-endemic areas in southern and central Ethiopia, respectively, has revealed the existence of five cytoforms: ‘Kisiwani’ (a non-anthropophilic cytoform common in East Africa) and ‘Kulfo’ forms from south-western and southern Ethiopia respectively and newly recognized cytoforms ‘Bebeka’’ and ‘Jimma’ in south-western Ethiopia and ‘Sodere’ form in central Ethiopia. As ‘Bebeka’ and ‘Jimma’ are not only highly anthropophilic but also, apparently, the only anthropophilic members of the S. damnosum complex present in their respective areas, they are the main (if not the only) vectors of Onchocerca volvulus in south-western Ethiopia. While ‘Sodere’ and ‘Kulfo’ are not presumed to be vectors as they are not anthropophilic and the study sites are free from onchocerciasis. The presence of IS-1 and a complex inversion possibly involving IL-3 in all the cytoforms except in ‘Kisiwani’ strongly indicates that the cytoforms belong to the ‘Nile’ phylogenetic group of S. damnosum s.l.
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Gametocyte vaccine against coccidiosis in poultry
Development and evaluation of vaccine against avian coccidiosis
Muhammad Irfan , Anwar Masood, Akhtar
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639244427 § data di pub. 20100324 § pagine 124
Among poultry diseases, coccidiosis remains one of the most serious problems of poultry with treatment of high cost and ineffective drugs. Vaccination seems to be an effective and safe alternate to control the disease. It favored both by the biology of Eimeria species and husbandry methods that create a high risk of disease in untreated birds, yet favor the controlled uptake and further replication of vaccinal oocysts. Various commercial vaccines are being used to control coccidiosis in several countries of the world in spite of their limitations in broiler and heavy roster birds, because of reduced weight gain and feed conversion ratios as compared to those prophylactically medicated chickens. Moreover, there is a risk of introducing unwanted Eimeria species into the environment due to the regional variation in the antigenicity of coccidial strains. Keeping in view, the present project was under taken to study the efficacy of egg propagated gametocytes (E. tenella; local isolates) vaccine under field conditions and its comparative efficacy with imported live vaccine. It also includes the molecular characterization of different local isolates of egg propagated gametocytes of E.
€ 64,90
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Diet, Physical Activity and Gastrointestinal Function
- throughout pregnancy and in the puerperium
Emma, Derbyshire Vassiliki, Costarelli AYUB, KHAN
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639244878 § data di pub. 20100418 § pagine 300
Adequate nutrient intakes are fundementally important both throughout and after pregnancy, for both the health of the mother and her child. This book explains what pregnant women in the UK are currently eating and whether dietary targets are being met. The book also includes valuable information about patterns of physical activity and gastrointestinal function throughout and after pregnancy and how these change as a range of physiological processes take place. This research followed and collected data about the dietary and lifestyle patterns of pregnant women throughout the three trimesters of pregnancy and after birth - work that has not been undertaken in detail previously. We hope you enjoy reading the monograph.
€ 86,90
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IPM OF CIGARETTE BEETLE (Lasioderma serricorne) IN PAKISTAN
PEST-HOST INTERACTIONS IN WAREHOUSES AND TOBACCO PROCESSING FACTORY
MUHAMMAD, SAEED SHER, ASLAM
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639245196 § data di pub. 20100409 § pagine 160
This book provides the fundamental knowledge on Pest- Host Interactions in Integrated Pest Management of Stored Product Pest, Cigarette Beetle (Lasioderma serricorne) . It provides training material for food / feed material industries and extremely valuable information for tobacco companies, food organizations, researchers, university students and technicians engaged in studies and control of stored product pests and therefore should be in each agricultural library. This book discusses the fundamentals of Stored-product pest management needs to be considered in planning, implementation, and evaluation of a successful pest management program. With recent regulatory changes, customer’s concern about pesticide residues in tobacco and other foods, and companies embracing IPM and alternative approaches for Stored Product Pest Management, this book is timely developed. It provides the base-line information of IPM like pest-host interactions responsible for susceptibility and resistance responses of Cigarette Beetle (Lasioderma serricorne) .
€ 64,90
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MADS box genes in Arabidopsis
A family characterization
Stefan, de Folter
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639245219 § data di pub. 20100415 § pagine 244
Gene regulation at the level of transcription is crucial for almost all biological processes in a cell or organism. Transcription factors are sequence-specific DNA-binding proteins that are capable of activating and/or repressing transcription. Therefore, studying transcription factors helps in better understanding biological processes. One such family is the large MADS domain family and its members in plants have been shown to be involved in, e.g. flowering, root, flower, and fruit development. Mutations in genes of this family can cause homeotic changes. However, a large part of this family is still not characterized and how its members function at the molecular level is still not clear. This book presents the results obtained in the characterization of the complete Arabidopsis MADS domain family. Different perspectives were taken to obtain a global overview of this important transcription factor family at the gene and protein level and it opens new avenues to a more Systems Biology way of understanding. This book should be especially useful to students and scientists interested in MADS domain proteins, but also to whom is interested in genomics analyses in general.
€ 86,90
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Microscopy in Biotechnology
Inside the Life
Virendra, Gomase Shruti, Gomase
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639245493 § data di pub. 20100407 § pagine 256
This book covers the latest in techniques and advances that have developed from microscopy. A relatively new innovation, it has revolutionized molecular research in a wide range of disciplines. This approach allows acquisition of quantitative data regarding real-world biological processes and providing unprecedented insight into the physiology of living cells and their molecular structures and functions. Key features • Theoretical approaches, number of examples and references • Provides a broad, application-oriented overview • Real application scenarios, such as microscopic projects that require the use of a whole set of drug design tools • This appears to be an excellent series of textbooks for students, researchers and scientists • Provides a comprehensive, definitive, and up to date reference of the main areas of specialist and expert knowledge and skills used by those involved in all aspects of the new drug development research • Illustrations help readers understand the research methodology easily • Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, institutes, and other sources of information
€ 86,90
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Studies on Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Tetravalent
Zirconium and Hafnium
RAJESH KUMAR, JYOTHI
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639246353 § data di pub. 20100329 § pagine 184
Liquid–liquid extraction (LLE) is a process of transferring a chemical compound from one liquid phase to a second liquid phase, immiscible with the first. In LLE processes, there are many cases both in analytical and industrial chemistry where the main objective of separation is achieved by extraction using a chemical extractant. In chemical technology, the LLE of metal chelates play an important role in the purification of chemical reagents. This method is also frequently used in nuclear chemistry and technology for the separation of various radioisotopes and for the reprocessing of nuclear fuels. Zirconium/hafnium metal basically finds application in the nuclear power program due to the combination of variety of properties. It is well reported that the extractive separation of pair of metals such as zirconium and hafnium is difficult due to their similar chemical properties. LLE behavior of these metal ions with commercially available extractants such as organophosphorus, thioorganophosphorus, oximes and synthetic complexing reagents like isoxazolones is worth exploring. They could be successfully, employed for the LLE studies of tetravalent zirconium and hafnium.
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BIOINFORMATICS APPLICATIONS IN FORESTRY
A Digitized inventory of Tropical Timber Resources of India
Shanmughavel, Piramanayagam
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639247473 § data di pub. 20100325 § pagine 224
Recent advances in Bioinformatics applications have enabled improvement of forest trees and its physiological functioning with varying success. This book, “A Digitized inventory of Tropical Timber Resources of India”, is a unique, comprehensive one and provides up-to-date information relating to the natural resources of Indian Forests. The basic structure of the relational database maintains a list of species names and literature sources names, which are linked to distribution parameters like biotic zones, habitats, soil types, state, district and other lower administrative boundary descriptions. Other names (Synonyms and Common Names) are also included. The classification details of the species are maintained hierarchically in a separate data structure. The main source of information is secondary data available in the form of Regional Flora, Monographs and other published literature. Complete details of all references, acknowledgements and authorship for all the collated information will be an integral part of the database. About 320 species belonging to 52 families have been identified as tropical timber resources in India and the same is included in this digitized inventory.
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Solving a biological problem
Research methodology
Faiza, Abdur Rab
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639247497 § data di pub. 20100407 § pagine 52
This book explores some understanding toward solving a biological problem while doing research in quest. With citation of example of malaria as a problem along with historical stage involved towards gradual understanding related to its causes leading to the findings to its cure and preventions, an attempt was made to present the approach that has been involved in addressing the scientific issues in past. A practical approach that is possible to conduct practically at elementary level to get the students introduced with research and built up some interest in students has been presented in the following chapter. Mathematical and statistical tools that are needed in research have been introduced to analyze the data obtained by using research methodology (hypothetical) to arrive on conclusions about certain aspects of the issues under study to build up logical grounds to accept, discard or modify the hypothesis on a scientific query. Use of computer software from data analysis to building graphs has been introduced. Activities are designed to support thinking to address scientific issues both with conventional and innovative approach by using biotechnology as tool.
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Why do some populations become obese whilst others do not?
An insight into the feeding, metabolic rate, spontaneous activity, and peptide YY regulation in diet-induced obese and diet-resistant lean mice
Gita, Rahardjo
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639247787 § data di pub. 20100505 § pagine 76
Some individuals become obese while others remain lean on a high energy diet. The cause of this susceptibility to the development of diet-induced obesity is still unknown. Variations in energy intake, expenditure and the type of substrate being oxidised, as well as peptide YY system regulation are believed to contribute to differential susceptibility to the development of diet-induced obesity. To answer these questions, a project was taken place to compare energy balance regulation including energy intake and expenditure, and the peptide YY regulation in diet-induced obese and diet-resistant mice. To investigate energy balance, this project measured food intake, body mass gain, spontaneous activity, 24h-metabolic rates and body composition in these mice. Plasma PYY and its central binding sites (Neuropeptide Y-Y1, 2 and 5 receptors) were also measured. The result of this project has definitely given an insight into the major contributing factor to diet-induced obesity in this animal model and how the peptide YY regulation may contribute at least partially towards the development of diet-induced obesity.
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HISTOPATHOLOGY OF GOAT LIVER ASSOCIATED WITH FASCIOLA GIGANTICA
GOAT LIVER HISTOPATHOLOGY
Prof Dr Bilqees, FM Imrana, Shabbir
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639248838 § data di pub. 20100502 § pagine 68
Fascioliasis is a common liver disease of herbivores
throughout the world and is of great economic and public
health importance.Tissue damage in the liver of goat
naturally infected with Fasciola gigantica is reported here
based on orginal research. The main findings are fibrosis,
thickening and bile ducts hyperplasia, blood vessel
abnormalities, fatty degeneration, atropy and damage to
portal tract area. This information is useful to the students
and teachers of parasitology, research workers in this field
of study and livestock farming agencies.
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Ecotoxicology of REEs
Effects of rare earth elements (REEs) on soil and plant and Ecotoxicology of REE-fertilizers
Hassan, El-Ramady
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639249132 § data di pub. 20100402 § pagine 92
Studies were carried out on several aspects of rare earth elements (REEs) , such as the theory and practice of their applications in agriculture, their geochemical behaviors in natural and agricultural ecosystems, the mechanisms for the increase of crop yield using REE-fertilizer, and their toxicology. However, limited knowledge was available for the transfer processes and the features and mechanisms of distribution and fractionation of REEs inside plants. This book covers distribution of REEs in the environment and living organisms, sources and applications of REEs, factors affecting mobility and bio-availability of REEs in soils. Moreover, bio-accumulation of REEs in plants, fractionation and transfer of REEs from soil to plants and factors affecting on fractionation of REEs in plant were also reviewed in the part I. Part II covers toxicology and cyto-physiology of REEs in plants, toxicology of REEs in soil micro-organisms, the ecotoxicological effects of REE fertilizers on soils and plants. Moreover, the toxicological effects of REE fertilizers on crops, application methods and types of REE fertilizers were also mentioned.
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IMMUNIZATION OF BUFFALO AGAINST BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS
Vaccine against Boophilus microplus
Masood, Akhtar
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639249361 § data di pub. 20100421 § pagine 124
Ticks and tick borne diseases cause many problems to man and domestic animals worldwide. These problems are most closely associated with domestic animals especially cattle, buffalo and sheep in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It remains true that the major problems associated with ticks are their effect on domestic animals and the most important tick in this context is the cattle tick Boophilus (B.) microplus. Therefore, B. microplus, has been the object of considerable interest throughout the world. The primary objective of these investigations was to develop an effective vaccine against B. microplus. For this purpose, it was deemed necessary to establish optimum conditions for the laboratory rearing of ticks, in vitro propagation of midgut cells; and determination of immunogenic and protective effects of whole ticks, midgut, midgut cell culture, protein and lipopolysaccharides subunit vaccines against B. microplus. The results of the current study confirm the role of carbohydrates as protective antigen or as a factor for specificity of these antigen.
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Determination of heat stress index in three breeds of goat
Tool to a good management practice in goats, with reference to tropical goat breeds in Nigeria
Biola, Egbowon Prof.Olusegun, Osinowo
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639250534 § data di pub. 20100428 § pagine 60
Goats are significant to the livelihood of small family farm in Nigeria and have been utilized for their rich milk, meat and even fibre for ages. Tropical country such as Nigeria is characterised by constant high temperatures all year round and is likely to affect all aspects of animal productivity including reproduction and growth due to heat stress. There is need to examine the relative adaptability of the major goat breeds in Nigeria including West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats to heat stress. This is for proper application of good management practices which can enhance their productivity. In addition, understanding some physiological parameters like pulse rate, respiratory rate and rectal temperature could be used to monitor heat stress in goats. The combine effects of these parameters could be used to determine their adaptability in a particular environment. Knowing the adaptive strength of a breed will help to raise and manage such breed in an environment where they are best adapted. Good management practices especially towards preventing adverse effects of heat stress will enhance the productivity in Nigerian goat breeds.
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Biocontrol of Some Sclerotial Pathogen Fungi Under Egyptian Conditions
Study on Onion White Rot Disease in north Egypt and its Control
Amany, Saad
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639250817 § data di pub. 20100423 § pagine 160
the present studies were conducted with the objectives to (I) Survey on S. cepivorum causing onion White rot in Dakahlia governorate at the first time in Egypt. (II) Determine the effects of antagonistic fungi (III) Determine the effects of antagonistic bacteria (IV) Determine the effects of some essential oil (V) Determine the effects of some plant extracts (VI) Determine the effects of fungicides on epidemics of white rot of onion in north Egypt.
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Soil and Environmental Sciences Glossary
Illustrated soil and related environmental sciences glossary
Hassan, El-Ramady Neama, Abd Alla
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639251609 § data di pub. 20100428 § pagine 528
Soil is the most fundamental and basic resource. Traditionally, the soil’s main function has been as a medium for plant growth. Now, along with the increasing concerns of food security, soil has multi- functionality including environmental quality, the global climate change, and repository for urban/industrial waste. Soil supports a complex ecosystem, which supports the plants on the surface and creates new soil by breaking down rocks and sand. This microscopic ecosystem has co-evolved with the plants to collect and store water and nutrients in a form usable by plants. This Glossary of Soil and Environmental Sciences depended on different glossaries (such as Glossary of Crop Science Terms and Glossary of Soil Science Terms) . This illustrated glossary provides definitions of commonly used terms related to soils and environmental sciences written for students and teachers with a background in biology. We hope that this glossary is useful as a learning tool to the student attempting to assimilate the vast vocabulary of soil science, agronomy, plant science, and environmental sciences.
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FASCIOLOSIS AND SNAIL FAUNA OF POTOHAR REGION, PAKISTAN
IMMUNODIAGNOSIS IN SMALL RUMINANTS AND THE POTENTIAL SNAIL VECTORS
Kiran, Afshan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639252019 § data di pub. 20100502 § pagine 140
The present study describes the Immunodiagnosis of Fasciola hepatica (Liver fluke) infection in small ruminants and identification of snail fauna serving as intermediate host (s) in Potohar region, Pakistan. High seroprevalence rate was observed by using the Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) as compared to traditional coprological methods. The results confirmed that fasciolosis is one of the major health hazard affecting the production potential of livestock animals grazing in Potohar region, Pakistan. Furthermore, the identification of snail fauna of Potohar region was also carried out to find out the potential intermediate host (s) for trematode parasites. The results revealed that a total of sixteen species of freshwater and terrestrial gastropods belonging to ten families and eleven genera were described in Potohar region. The Potohar region has great potential for having large number of water bodies thus making favorable condition for the development and survival of various snail species. However, there is a need for comprehensive studies at livestock farms to work out the status of fasciolosis in ruminants such studies would be helpful to develop control strategy.
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Iodine Status of Childern Aged 8-11 Year
Focus Area: Kabul, Afghanistan
Ali, Ahmad Riazuddin, Sheikh
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639252415 § data di pub. 20100518 § pagine 56
Iodine deficiency disorders are a significant public health problem in developing countries, including Afghanistan.Its severity can range from mild intellectual blunting to frank cretinism,a condition that includes gross mental retardation, deaf mutism, short stature and various other defects. In Afghanistan, it has been estimated that one out of ten persons are at risk of iodine deficiency in order to correct iodine deficiencies in the war- raged country,UNICEF in collaboration with other stakeholders has initiated a number of activities to promote the consumption of iodized salt. However,no sustainable large scale salt iodization program has ever been launched either at the national or provincial level. Similarly, due to insecurity and economic limitations, no survey on iodine status of children and adults has ever been undertaken which was considered essential for planning any nutrition intervention programs of the country.This book, therefore, provides an assessment of the prevalence of clinical and subclinical iodine deficiency in children and to determine the consumption of iodized salt at the household level.
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Gene Pyramiding: An Approach Towards Sustainable Insect Resistance
Improvements in Cotton Biotechnology
Bushra, Rashid Tayyab, Husnain
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639256291 § data di pub. 20100502 § pagine 172
Gene pyramiding approach was used to produce transgenic cotton expressing two Bt genes for sustainable resistance. The vector construct pK2Ac contained Bt genes and nptII gene both driven by CaMV35S promoter, confers resistance to Kanamycin.Sonication-assisted Agrobacterium-mediated transformation system was used. Heliothis armigera 2nd instar larval mortality ranged 75-100% and Bt protein was quantified in the leaves of transgenic plants. Segregation showed inheritance pattern 3:1 and confirmed the stable inheritance and integration of transgenes. Resistance of the transgenic plants against activity of Heliothis armigera was measured as average number of boll damaged per plant. Height of the transgenic plants was reduced and average number of bolls was increased. Ginning out turn was improved and medium staple length and coarse fiber quality could be improved considering environmental and physiological factors. Stacking or pyramiding toxin genes that express toxins with different modes of action or binding characteristics at a high dose, offers a potential route for achieving sustainable development of resistance.
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Microarrays:
Its Development and Application
Aman, Batra Tarek, Shalaby
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639257571 § data di pub. 20100507 § pagine 64
The first technology, and the focus of this book, is a device called a fluid microplotter that uses ultrasonics to deposit picoliter volumes of fluid onto a surface. The second is a means of using cold plasmas to chemically treat the surfaces of a wide range of materials in order to covalently bind biomolecules to them. While the primary focus in the development of these technologies has been to improve microarray production, they both have a number of applications outside of this field.
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Glossary of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Terms
Illustrated glossary of agricultural and environmental sciences terms and related subjects (Volume 1)
Hassan, El-Ramady Neama, Abdalla Tarek, Shalaby
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639257588 § data di pub. 20100518 § pagine 484
Agriculture, science and practice of producing crops and livestock from the natural resources of the earth. The primary aim of agriculture is to cause the land to produce more abundantly and at the same time to protect it from deterioration and misuse. The diverse branches of modern agriculture include agronomy, horticulture, economic entomology, animal husbandry, dairying, agricultural engineering, soil chemistry, and agricultural economics. Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants (i.e. crops) creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. This illustrated glossary of agricultural and environmental sciences terms provides definitions of commonly used terms related to agricultural and environmental sciences written for students and teachers with a background in biology. We hope that this glossary is useful as a learning tool to the student attempting to assimilate the vast vocabulary of agronomy, plant sciences, microbiology, and other agricultural sciences.
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Glossary of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Terms
Illustrated glossary of agricultural and environmental sciences terms and related subjects (Volume 2)
Hassan, El-Ramady Neama, Abdalla Tarek, Shalaby
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639258806 § data di pub. 20100518 § pagine 384
Agriculture, science and practice of producing crops and livestock from the natural resources of the earth. The primary aim of agriculture is to cause the land to produce more abundantly and at the same time to protect it from deterioration and misuse. The diverse branches of modern agriculture include agronomy, horticulture, economic entomology, animal husbandry, dairying, agricultural engineering, soil chemistry, and agricultural economics. Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants (i.e. crops) creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. We hope that this glossary is useful as a learning tool to the student attempting to assimilate the vast vocabulary of agronomy, plant sciences, microbiology, and other agricultural sciences.
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Glossary of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Terms
Illustrated glossary of agricultural and environmental sciences terms and related subjects (Volume 3)
Hassan, El-Ramady Neama, Abdalla Tarek, Shalaby
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639258851 § data di pub. 20100518 § pagine 412
Agriculture, science and practice of producing crops and livestock from the natural resources of the earth. The primary aim of agriculture is to cause the land to produce more abundantly and at the same time to protect it from deterioration and misuse. The diverse branches of modern agriculture include agronomy, horticulture, economic entomology, animal husbandry, dairying, agricultural engineering, soil chemistry, and agricultural economics. Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants (i.e. crops) creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. We hope that this glossary is useful as a learning tool to the student attempting to assimilate the vast vocabulary of agronomy, plant sciences, microbiology, and other agricultural sciences.
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Glossary of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Terms
Illustrated glossary of agricultural and environmental sciences terms and related subjects (Volume 4)
Hassan, El-Ramady Neama, Abdalla
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639259124 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 508
Agriculture, science and practice of producing crops and livestock from the natural resources of the earth. The primary aim of agriculture is to cause the land to produce more abundantly and at the same time to protect it from deterioration and misuse. The diverse branches of modern agriculture include agronomy, horticulture, economic entomology, animal husbandry, dairying, agricultural engineering, soil chemistry, and agricultural economics. Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants (i.e. crops) creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. We hope that this glossary is useful as a learning tool to the student attempting to assimilate the vast vocabulary of agronomy, plant sciences, microbiology, and other agricultural sciences.
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Molecular epidemiology of Theileria parva in Zambia
The application of molecular biology techniques to analyse diversity in Theileria parva populations in Zambia
Dirk, Geysen
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783836444323 § data di pub. 20100414 § pagine 256
This book proves the importance of field expertise complemented by molecular analysis. The author has laid the basis for a vaccine in Zambia based on the infection and treatment method using local strains. This approach was funded by the Belgian Development Cooperation and has been very successful and is still applied today. Now he is working as a senior scientist at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium. The book discusses various basic aspects of parasite diversity and compares diversity in T. parva with Plasmodium, a related protozoan parasite. Zambia is an interesting case study as it is at the edge of the vector¹s ecological distribution range and has a recent history of T. parva introduction. Moreover there has been a restricted vaccine trial in Southern Province with the Muguga cocktail, consisting of strains from Kenya. The molecular analysis describes the influence of the vaccine trial on the field populations as T. parva field isolates from before and after the vaccine trial are compared. The same analysis is repeated in Eastern Province where a vaccine based on local strains has been used and isolates from before the vaccination are compared.
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Different cultivation methods of paddy: New scopes for Bangladesh
A comparative study of different cultivation methods on inbred and hybrid rice
Quazi Nasim, Ahmed Dr., Parimal Kanti Biswas
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639270563 § data di pub. 20100625 § pagine 116
A field experiment was carried out at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh from December 2005 to May 2006. The experiment consisted of two level of treatments viz. variety and cultivation method (Sprouted seeds in line, sprouted seeds broadcast, nursery seedlings, SRI and clonal tillers) . Nursery seedlings (control) showed the best performance. The highest grain yield (8.73 t/ha) and straw yield (9.21 t/ha) was obtained from the nursery seedlings. Maximum harvest index 52.47 was calculated in SRI and minimum harvest index 46.22 was found in sprouted seeds broadcast. Tillers/hill of SRI was the highest among treatments, however it failed to perform well in terms of effective tillers/m2. Sprouted seeds sown in line and broadcast showed opposite trends. Plants from sprouted seeds and SRI matured early compared to nursery seedlings and clonal tillers. The strong base of SRI plants due to their large number of tillers could prevent those crops from falling down from summer storms and strong wind. Though clonal tillers did not exceed the yield of nursery seedlings, it could be still a better solution after the common yearly floods in Bangladesh.
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Do increases in physical fitness affect aesthetic components in dance?
Volume 2: Contemporary dance
Manuela, Angioi Dr., Jehan Bakht
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639270914 § data di pub. 20100625 § pagine 160
To achieve a fluid, elegant performance the dancer must have control over every joint in the body, requiring a balance between strength and flexibility. For optimal performance dancers must be expert in the aesthetic and technical side of the art, psychologically prepared to handle the stress of critical situations and free from injury. They must also be physically fit. Unlike sport, however, fitness training has not been generally considered necessary for a successful dance career. This partly reflects an unfounded fear that physical work outside the studio would diminish dancers‘ aesthetic appearances, which are nevertheless difficult to quantify. The same is also true for dance performance. All these may be affected by factors including flexibility, strength and control, fatigue, pain, stress, injury or preparation. This book aims to answer some questions related to contemporary dance and dancers as well as providing normative data that can be used in future studies.
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Phytohormones application in groundnut under drought
phytohormones (Abscisic acid (ABA) , gibberellic acid (GA) and Indole–3-acetic acid (IAA) , application in grundnut under drought stress condition
Dr. Ayub , Khan Dr., Asghari Bano
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639272598 § data di pub. 20100722 § pagine 116
The book in hand provides the fundamental knowledge of phytohormones [ (abscisic acid (ABA) , gibberellic acid (GA) and Indole–3-acetic acid (IAA) ] applications in groundnut under drought condition. Drought emerged as one of the serious threat to the field crop production especially groundnut in the arid and semi-arid tropics. It provides extremely valuable informations for the groundnut researchers, agriculture students and R & D organizations engaged in boosting up yield and therefore, should be in each agriculture library. The book discusses the base-line informations of phytohormones applications at different plant growth stages of groundnut to minimize the detrimental effect of drought. With the recent emerging threats of global warming and environmental changes, farmer’s concern about the production of field crops, the public sector launch new studies and alternatives approaches to combat the drought menace, this book is timely developed.
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Qualitative and Quantitative Proteome Studies using Mass Spectrometry
A Study on the Mitochondrial Proteome
Björn, Hüber Shamsur, Rahman
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639278385 § data di pub. 20100728 § pagine 96
Mitochondria are often referred to as the cellular powerhouse due to their key function in the process of oxidative phosphorylation. But side reactions of the electron transport chain are implemented in the generation of reactive oxygen species. These ROS are highly reactive and cause damage to biological molecules. The free radical theory of ageing hypothesizes that such damage is the primary mechanism of ageing. Therefore the search for proteins that are targets of damage is of critical importance to understand the role of oxidative stress in ageing. Proteomics combined with MS provides a powerful suite of techniques for the identification of these proteins. We focused on the development and refinement of a proteomic workflow aiming to produce a high quality quantitative survey of the mitochondrial proteome. We performed qualitative LC-MS/MS-based experiments on mitochondria proteins by means of both gel-based and gel-free approaches, showing an over 4-fold increase in protein identifications by the latter. In addition first quantitative results were collected, yielding in the quantitation of 599 proteins, illustrating the potential of the developed method and the acquired data.
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Freshwater Prawn culture
Innovative Techniques
MD. Ashraful, Islam Abdul, Wahab F, Raziq Durrani
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639275902 § data di pub. 20100729 § pagine 100
This book was written on the basis of personal experience gained through conducting experiments on developing freshwater prawn culture technology. Bangladesh is principally a carp culture country.In many occasions freshwater prawn is included in the polyculture with carp and this gives anadditional income to the farmers.In order to make asustainable carp-prawn polyculture technology a combination of suitable carp species such as catla,silver carp and a nutrient dense mola along with prawn may be an alternative proposition. A further enhancedproduction was obtained when only all male prawn juveniles were included in such polyculture. Periodic selective harvesting of large blue-clawed (BC) and orange-clawed (OC) males from all-male culture,and large males and females from mixed culture can enhance the growth of small prawns. After successful completion of theexperiment it was found that selective harvesting of male prawns at 15 days interval resulted in higher rate of production andprofit.The selective harvesting technique of large individuals of prawns will lead to higher production offreshwater prawn in Bangladesh as well as in other parts of the globe.
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Berberis lycium reduces Serum Cholesterol in Broiler
An extensive work on the affect of Berberis lycium on the growth, immunity, liver function and serum cholesterol levels in broilers
Naila, Chand M, Subhan Qureshi
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639277494 § data di pub. 20100729 § pagine 144
Berberis lycium, was investigated for its effect on broiler chicks. In Exp-I rations containing 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5% B lycium were given to 240 broiler chicks. Serum cholesterol and LDL decreased with increasing B lycium up to 2% (p<0.05) while HDL increased. For Exp-II B lycium was fed in ration @ 0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.25%. Vaccination effected weight of spleen at day-35. During initial stages IBD and ND vaccine had no effect on weight of thymus. In Exp- III aqueous extract of B lycium was given to broiler. B lycium infusion was effective in reducing serum cholesterol (P<0.001) and was lower for group- C. Serum triglyceride level had a diminishing trend with increased level of B lycium in group-C. B lycium infusion did not affect HDL level in serum, however LDL was significantly (P<0.001) affected and was lower in group-C. It was concluded that Berberis lycium added to feed at the rate of 2% or watered as aqueous extract at the rate of 1% can be used in broiler production for optimum performance from economic point of view, for reducing serum total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL and improving immunity against IBD and ND.
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Bridging Livelihoods and Conservation in Protected Areas through NTFPs
Field experience from Satchari National Park, Habiganj, Bangladesh
Sharif Ahmed, Mukul
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639281255 § data di pub. 20100730 § pagine 116
Literally, within a protected area everything is prohibited unless permitted. This rule however is rarely maintained in most developing countries like Bangladesh, since peoples’ life and livings here historically depndent on various forest products, particularly on non-timber forest products. This study tries to explores the role of NTFPs in sustaining livelihoods in and around Satchari National Park, Bangladesh and analyzed local peoples’ perceptions on conservation and exploitation of NTFPs. Study reveals that, NTFPs play a crucial role in local livelihoods of the area. A total of 14 major NTFPs were identified in the area collected by local people. 27% households of the area received at least some cash benefit from the collection, processing and selling of NTFPs, which constituted primary occupation for about 18% of the households. People’s dependency on nearby forest for NTFPs varied with their socio-economic condition as well as with the distance from the forest. Although NTFPs collectors of the area hold very poor perceptions on sustainable forest resource exploitation but they hold very clear concept on conservation and sustainable harvesting of NTFPs.
€ 53,90
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Antimicrobial Resistance in Gram-positive Cocci Isolated from Poultry:
An Assessment of Poultry Meat as a Vehicle for the Transmission of Resistant Strains via the Food Chain
Dean, Bertolatti
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639278323 § data di pub. 20100804 § pagine 228
The widespread use of antibiotics in both animal production and human medicine facilitates the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Of significance is the link between the use of antibiotics in intensive animal production and the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their potential to spread to humans via the food chain. An important component of the study was to determine the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant S. aureus in two poultry processing plants, and characterize the isolates by antimicrobial susceptibility and chromosomal and plasmid DNA analysis. One hundred and twenty-six antimicrobial-resistant S. aureus were recovered from live incoming birds, equipment and processed carcasses in the two processing plants investigated. This highlights the problematic nature of these food types in the potential spread of resistant strains or resistance genes to humans via the food chain. A priority should be to limit the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals, in particular those that are known or likely to confer cross-resistance to antibiotics that serve as important human therapeutics.
€ 86,90
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Identification of commercially important crabs
Crabs
Soundarapandian, P. D., Varadharajan R., Perveen
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639280357 § data di pub. 20100806 § pagine 76
here is increasing evidence that the number of undiscovered and habitually threatened species on earth is much greater than previously understood, this is especially so for invertebrates such as crabs. Reliable taxonomy is essential to the repeatability of most biological research. Advances in data of the biology and ecology of many little known groups, including brachyuran crabs, are critically constrained by their underdeveloped taxonomy. Identification is very important for research and farming of any aquatic animals and crabs are no exception.
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ACANTHOCEPHALA AND TISSUE DAMAGE IN THE FISH PARASTROMATEUS NIGER
Acanthocephala and tissue damage in the fish
Prof Dr Bilqees, FM Prof.Dr., N. Khatoon
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639254006 § data di pub. 20100419 § pagine 116
Tissue damage in the naturally infected intestine of the popular edible fish Parastromateus niger by the acanthocephalan parasite Serrasentis niger Bilqees, 1972 is described here based on original research. This infection caused considerable tissue damage. Penetration of the spiny proboscis of the parasite resulted into perforation of intestine wall and severe tissue reactions. Microscopic examination of the histology sections of infected intestine revealed destruction of all layers of intestinal wall. Degeneration of mucosa with necrosis was a common finding. Intestinal mucosa was completely destroyed at the site of penetration of proboscis. Villi and lamina propria were also completely destroyed due to which stratum compactum was exposed. Several necrotic patterns were observed, caseation necrosis was most obvious involving all layers of the intestinal wall. Sections of parasite were seen embedded in the mucosa and body cavity. Inflammatory process was extended from the surface involving the entire mucosa. A condition like atrophic enteritis was obvious. Severe infiltration of lymphocytes, macrophages and fibrinous exudates was prominent in the underlying area
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FATAL HAZARDS IN OUR FOODS
STUDIES ON SOME TOXICANTS OCCURRING IN SOME FOODS
Faten, Ibrahim
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639274233 § data di pub. 20101215 § pagine 132
Environmental pollution is one of the major problems in many parts overall the world. Heavy metals considered as a main sources of environmental pollution. Several environmental toxins such as lead, cadmium and mercury may be of importance in promoting and accelerating of many disease. So, the present work study A) contamination of different types of bread samples (shamey, balady, bran bread) collected from El-Mansoura city and its raw materials with some heavy metals i.e. (Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd and Hg) , B) contamination of Bolti fish and water samples obtained from different areas (El- Manzalah Lake, Kafr El-Sheik farm and Talkha Market) ,C) Biological experiment using fed animal rats with naturally contaminated fish and bread with Pb and Cd, drinking water contain pure Pb and/or Cd with the same limits found in the contaminated fish and bread and the permissible limits as recommended by FAO (1983) . The study could conclud that: The foods and its products must be protected from the contamination by heavy metals especially Cd, Pb because they have highly toxic effect through the caring by processing steps and the handling/marketing.
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Living Technologies
Imitating Life
Sumodan, P K Salah, E.-D. Faizy
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639174540 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 108
The biological world is an inexhaustible repository of imitable technologies. Since these technologies are molded by Nature over millions of years, they exhibit structural and functional perfection. Many of our technologies were in fact copied from such embedded technologies in the biological system. In recent years, especially in the last decade, there has been a spurt in such ‘back to nature’ investigations and ‘nature to future’ technological developments. The first nine chapters of the book discuss technologies borrowed from spiders, ants, beetles, water-striders, butterflies, honey bees, hornets, fleas, mosquitoes, blowflies, sponges, leeches, lobsters, crayfishes, hookworms and other intestinal worms, geckos, mussels, fishes, bats, dolphins, deers, birds, viruses, bacteria, DNA, neurons and muscles. The last chapter is a loud thinking on future possibilities. The book, first of its kind in the world, is written in a lucid style, with minimum use of technical jargon. It will be immensely useful for undergraduate science students, aspiring scientists, academicians as well as the general readers.
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Glossary of Nutrients
Plant Essential Macro- and Micro-nutrients and Their Deficiency Symptoms
Hassan, El-Ramady Sarwat, Youssef
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639174793 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 544
A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used in an organism’s metabolism which must be taken in from its environment. Nutrients are the substances that enrich the body. Methods for nutrient intake vary, with animals and protists consuming foods that are digested by an internal digestive system, but most plants ingest nutrients directly from the soil through their roots or from the atmosphere. Some plants, like carnivorous plants, externally digest nutrients from animals, before ingesting them. Organic nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins (or their building blocks, amino acids) , and vitamins. Inorganic chemical compounds such as dietary minerals, water, and oxygen may also be considered nutrients. A nutrient is essential to an organism if it cannot be synthesized by the organism in sufficient quantities and must be obtained from an external source. Nutrients needed in large quantities are called macro- and micro-nutrients are required in only small quantities. This book covers the occurrence of deficiencies of the plant macro- and micro-nutrients, their causes, effects and treatment in different crops.
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LIMNOLOGY AND PLANKTON ABUNDANCE
FISH PRODUCTION IN OYAN LAKE, NIGERIA
Bolatito, Ikenweiwe Samuel, OTUBUSIN (Prof.)
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639253160 § data di pub. 20100415 § pagine 288
A study of the limnology and plankton abundance in relation to fish production in the shore, surface and bottom of this Oyan Lake (northwest of Abeokuta, Nigeria) was investigated between January 2001 and August 2002 at three stations along the entire stretch of the lake. Standard methods were used to monitor the physico-chemical and biological parameters. Such parameters are: water temperature, transparency, pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, total alkalinity, total nitrate, total phosphate and total dissolved solids, pelagic primary productivity and plankton abundance. A fleet of nine nets of passive graded experimental gill nets (mesh sizes 2.54 to 177.8mm) of equal surface area was used in catching fish from the shore, surface and bottom of the Lake. Fish catch by artisanal fishermen at three selected landing sites on the lake was also monitored simultaneously.
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The AMPK in the regulation of eryptosis and Na+ coupled transporters
Regulation, methods and discussion
Mentor, Sopjani
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639258295 § data di pub. 20100526 § pagine 124
The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a trimeric enzyme that induces a cascade of events within cells in response to the ever changing energy charge of the cell and thus plays a central control role in maintaining energy homeostasis. AMPK appear to play roles in upregulation of energy-producing while downregulates energy-utilizing mechanisms thus support cell survival during energy deprivation. Any metabolic stress that inhibits ATP production, or that accelerates ATP consumption, will tend to increase the AMP:ATP ratio thus activate AMPK. Similar to nucleated cell survival, erythrocyte survival could be limited by suicidal erythrocyte death or eryptosis. Since a very little academic literature exists about eryptosis, this book provides the mechanism of action of AMPK in eryptosis and help understanding the overall eryptosis process in detail. Furthermore, the book explains the role and regulation of Na+-coupled transporters (focused in SGLT1, and EAAT3 & EAAT4) by AMPK. The book also introduces detail methods coupled this investigation and should be especially useful to professionals in cell biology, physiology and molecular biology, or others interested in this topic.
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CORRELATES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG BARMAIDS IN MOROGORO MUNICIPALITY
Barmaids are among the high-risk group of infection of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS
Thecla, Mendile Prof.E.A., Mwageni Dr., Sher Aslam Khan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639260328 § data di pub. 20100526 § pagine 100
Barmaids are among the high-risk group of infection of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Most barmaids are young women who migrate from rural areas with a purpose to engage in formal employment to earn a living. However, since most of them have low levels of education and are unskilled they end up in low income earning jobs including working as barmaids. Due to the nature of their work, they are placed at a higher risk of involving themselves in risky sexual behaviour undertakings. Limited studies in Tanzania have examined sexual behaviour of barmaids and the risks involved.
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Medicinal Plants viz Socioeconomic Development in Swat, Pakistan
Medicinal Plants Resources for Economic Development of Rural Community in Mankial, Swat, Pakistan
Iftikhar, Ahmad Dr., Ayub Khan Tarek, Shalaby
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639261325 § data di pub. 20100608 § pagine 68
Ephedra nebrodensis, a source of ephedrine used in orthodox medicine to treat bronchial asthma, high fever and as a heart stimulant. Some species are over exploited while many others are under exploited. The present study area represents unique and enormous diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) within a relatively small geographic area due to variation in topography, altitude and climate. The MAP species have supported livelihood of many people in the area. They are being collected for export both to national and international markets. The high dependency of rural people on MAP for subsistence and unsustainable harvesting practices has resulted over exploitation of resources in different areas of the country. The study also revealed that the availability of important MAP species is decreasing and the number of rare and threatened species among the MAPs is increasing. Recommendations are, therefore, given in the spheres of training in identification, sustainable collection, value addition, trade monitoring and cooperative system of marketing.
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Glossary of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Terms
Illustrated glossary of agricultural and environmental sciences terms and related subjects (Volume 6)
Hassan, El-Ramady Neama, Abdalla Dr., Muhammad Saeed
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639261578 § data di pub. 20100608 § pagine 528
Agriculture, science and practice of producing crops and livestock from the natural resources of the earth. The primary aim of agriculture is to cause the land to produce more abundantly and at the same time to protect it from deterioration and misuse. The diverse branches of modern agriculture include agronomy, horticulture, economic entomology, animal husbandry, dairying, agricultural engineering, soil chemistry, and agricultural economics. Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants (i.e. crops) creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. We hope that this glossary is useful as a learning tool to the student attempting to assimilate the vast vocabulary of agronomy, plant sciences, microbiology, and other agricultural sciences.
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GROUNDNUT VARIETIES DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION UNDER ARID AGRICLTURE
Groundnut varieties evaluation, screening under arid conditions of northern Pakistan
Dr. Ayub , Khan Dr., Sher Aslam Khan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639262056 § data di pub. 20100608 § pagine 124
Groundnut being arid agriculture crop is facing serious pod yield reducing threats. The global warming further deteriorates this menace and now drought emerges as major limiting factor in groundnut yield maximization. In this study different genotypes were evaluated at three different Agro-Eclogical Zones to identy high pod yielding and adopted groundnut genotype (s) for commercial cultivation. The book in hand certainly provides base-line information and guiding principles for groundnut researchers, planners, students, progressive growers and organizations. Therefore, it should be in each library.
€ 64,90
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The Phylogeny of Opisthorchiid Species
ITS2, COI, And ND1 Based Phylogenetic Reconstructions And Diagnosis Of Opisthorchiid Species
Swetlana, Konkow Tarek, Shalaby
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639280586 § data di pub. 20100813 § pagine 176
Millions of people are annually infected with opisthorchiid liver flukes, e.g. Opisthorchis felineus, prevalent in the former Soviet Union. Opisthorchiid species’ taxonomic affiliation is largely unclear and their differentiation is often difficult. In order to clarify phylogenetic relationships of opisthorchiid species, this work was devoted to molecular phylogenetic analysis using three molecular genetic markers; ITS2, COI, and ND1. For these purposes, new PCR primers were designed and a part of the three different genes was amplified and sequenced for 31 opisthorchiid species. Phylogenetic results revealed that all used opisthorchiid sequences were clustered into three major groups: O. felineus sequences belong to a uniform species; C. sinensis and O. viverrini showed a close relationship to each other, and M. bilis displayed three COI mitochondrial lineages. However, the molecular phylogenetic analysis did not allow to establish exact intergeneric relationships between the three major clusters. In conclusion, the phylogenetic analysis suggests to place O. viverrini within the genus Clonorchis and rename Opisthorchis viverrini as Clonorchis viverrini.
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Glossary of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Terms
Illustrated glossary of agricultural and environmental sciences terms and related subjects (Volume 5)
Hassan, El-Ramady Neama, Abdalla
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639261523 § data di pub. 20101119 § pagine 436
Agriculture, science and practice of producing crops and livestock from the natural resources of the earth. The primary aim of agriculture is to cause the land to produce more abundantly and at the same time to protect it from deterioration and misuse. The diverse branches of modern agriculture include agronomy, horticulture, economic entomology, animal husbandry, dairying, agricultural engineering, soil chemistry, and agricultural economics. Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants (i.e. crops) creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. We hope that this glossary is useful as a learning tool to the student attempting to assimilate the vast vocabulary of agronomy, plant sciences, microbiology, and other agricultural sciences.
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An Immunotoxin for the Depletion of Autoreactive B Cells in MS
Design, expression, and characterization of an autoimmunotoxin for the specific depletion of autoreactive B cells in multiple sclerosis
Sigrun, Klandt
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639282535 § data di pub. 20100818 § pagine 80
The aim of the presented work was the design, production, and characterisation of a novel immunotoxin in the context of MS. Proteins were expressed in a prokaryotic and eukaryotic system, respectively. Stable producing 293T cell populations were established for the reference protein PLP that showed a good expression yield and a high purity after purification was obtained. This is the first time that a functional PLP fusion protein was expressed in 293T cells and purified from cell supernatant. The characterisation of the immunotoxin PLP-ETA comprised the verification of the functionality of the expressed protein in the context of the binding specifity and toxicity on a PLP- specific hybridoma cell line. This hybridoma cell line that served as a very feasible in vitro B cell model is the first step in the determination of the functionality of an immunotoxin. Documenting a high binding specifity and specific toxicity of this novel PLP based immunotoxin on a PLP- reactive hybridoma cell line, this work provides a contribution to the B cell specific therapies with immunotoxins in MS.
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Tools for Health Education
Food Behaviors and Physical Activity in Spanish-Speaking Women in California
Jinan, Banna
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639282467 § data di pub. 20100819 § pagine 264
A focus on the health status and behaviors of Latinos is essential in California, one of the two states in which half of all Latinos in the U.S. reside. This dissertation is composed of five chapters describing various aspects of health-related behaviors of this growing population. After the general overview, a literature review describes past findings and areas of interest related to nutritional and physical activity habits of Spanish-speakers in the U.S. A pertinent discussion of questionnaire design and psychometric properties is also included here. Following the literature review is a secondary data analysis of the California Women’s Health Survey focused on acculturation and physical activity, providing some insight as to how behaviors change with assimilation to U.S. culture. The next two chapters describe development of two nutrition education evaluation questionnaires focused on food behaviors and physical activity. A conclusion follows these chapters, including an overview of findings and commentary regarding the process of data collection and analysis.
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THE IMPACT OF DAIRY PRODUCTION ON NUTRITION
AN ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KAKAMEGA DISTRICT, KENYA
GRACE M., MBAGAYA
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639285260 § data di pub. 20100823 § pagine 136
This book assesses the impact of dairy production on the nutritional status of pre-school children in Mumias Division, Kakamega District, Kenya. It explores how dairy or other intervention programmes can improve the nutritional status of children in a predominant cash crop growing area. The study provides an insight in the planning and implementation of future agriculture schemes or projects. The book is recommended for nutritionists, community health and agriculture extension workers.
€ 64,90
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Biological control of some scale insects using insect parasitoids
Efficiency of certain parasitoids as bio agents against some scale insects
Mohamed, BAYOUMY
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639285239 § data di pub. 20100826 § pagine 180
Known for a long time to applied biologists for importance of parasitoids in regulating the population densities of scale insects. The author has spent ore than five years researching biological control, visiting and studying the efficiency of certian parasitoids for controlling San Jose scale and lataniae scale. The author during his study has been visited Austria throughout study grant for two years "as an original habitat for the new invasive pest to Egyptian farmlands, SJS, without its specific natural enemies" to compare the role of native parasitoids with the local parasitoids. The author discuss therotical approaches and specific experiments in pest control. The monograph it has assemled will interest investigators in basic and applied studies of the diaspidid parasitoids as key regulating factors in biocontrol. After a general introduction to the importance of diaspidids species and their parasitoids, the book contains the different components of the population ecology, host-host stage preference, reproductive strategy, searching for a host, pupal cold storage, mass production and release experiments of parasitoids.
€ 74,80
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APHID POPULATIONS: an agroforestry environment approach
Responses of Aphid and their Natural Enemies from a Silvoarable Agroforestry Environment
Muhammad , Naeem
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639290561 § data di pub. 20100831 § pagine 292
This book describes the abundance of aphids and their natural enemies in a silvoarable agroforestry environment. The English grain aphid, SITOBION AVENAE and the pea aphid, ACYRTHOSIPHON PISUM were the most common species on cereal and peas respectively. The phenology of alate, apterous and immature morphs of the dominant aphids in all years showed that their population increased, peaked and fell simultaneously. Lower aphid population densities were found in the arable alleys (planting of trees in rows in crops) than in the arable control areas (monoculture) . This concurrence of development demonstrates that the alate aphids were immigrants. Planting of trees in rows in crops reduces the densities of aphids. The greater parasitism and predation was observed in the arable alleys than in the arable control areas. The ground floras in an agroforestry landscape are a potential source of both pests and beneficial insects. The overall abundance of DREPANOSIPHUM PLATANOIDIS was observed on sycamore as compared to PERIPHYLLUS TESTUDINACEUS. Thus, the agroforestry landscape influenced the distribution of aphids and their natural enemies.
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CARP-SIS POLYCULTURE TECHNIQUE
Silver carp inclusion effects in Carp-SIS polyculture
Md., Hossain Abdul, Wahab
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639286847 § data di pub. 20100901 § pagine 88
Human nutritionists claimed that Small indigenous fish species (SIS) play a major role in the elimination of malnutrition. SIS have high nutritional value in terms of protein, macro and micro-nutrients, vitamins and minerals and these micronutrients and minerals are not commonly available in other foods. Since these species are normally cooked, the bones also provides as source of calcium. Some small indigenous fish species such as mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) and punti (Puntius sophore) contain more available vitamin-A than any other freshwater fish species like carps. So, polyculture of silver carp and mola or silver carp and punti with large carps may be suitable technology for rural poor who would allow simultaneous production of mola, punti and silver carp for family consumption and sell all other large carps for cash crop.
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CULTURE OF GIANT PALAEMONID PRAWN
MACROBRACHIUM ROSENBERGII (DE MAN)
Soundarapandian, P.
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639273731 § data di pub. 20100902 § pagine 108
About a dozen species of freshwater prawns belonging to the genus Macrobrachium inhabit the Indian rivers and constitute a rich resource in terms of delicious protein food both for the rich and the poor. At least, three species viz., Macrobrachium rosenbergii,M. malcolmsonii and M. biramanicum choprai attain sufficiently large sizes and economically very important. Of these, M. rosenbergii, which is the largest prawn in the world attaining over 300 mm in length and 400 g in weight, and popularly known as ‘scampi’ or the giant long-legged prawn, is now cultivated on a large scale in Asia, particularly Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan and Bangladesh and also Latin America. At present very few commercial and backyard hatcheries have been established in Asian countries. Some of the shrimp hatcheries are also diversified for scampi seed production during the off season. Everyday the ‘scampi’ seed demand is going up but the seeds produced from the hatchery and also from natural resources are not sufficient. So establishing more commercial hatcheries will solve the problem. This manual will pave the way for the farmers to start their own hatcheries and farming.
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Cryopreservation of Hematopoietic stem cells
Comparison of Cryopreservation of Hematopoietic stem cells using conventional freezing medium and Stemline Medium from SIGMA Aldrich
Nishant, Mittal
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639287004 § data di pub. 20100903 § pagine 72
Cell populations residing in waste tissues (umbilical cord blood, and placenta) may be collected without any medical or ethical contraindications concerning the mother or newborn baby. Cord blood hematopoietic stem cells are routinely used for clinical transplants. The use of UCB for transplantation requires efficient cryopreservation procedures and revival methods. The purpose of this study was to compare the freezing of hematopoietic stem cells using 10% DMSO (conventional freezing medium i.e. Control) vs. Stemline medium from Sigma (Test) . HSC recovery after freezing and thawing was assessed by viability testing, Evaluation of apoptosis using Annexin V- PI staining by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis, and colony-forming ability under different storage periods. Apoptosis of cells occurs during cryopreservation as this is a stress phenomenon. Activity of Bcl-2 and Caspase-3 were also assessed using confocal imaging and mean fluorescence intensity was calculated.
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Productivity, cost, wood waste and environmental impact of the current logging operations in  ugandan forest plantations
Kivumbi, Hussein Balimunsi Abeli, W. Shoo Donald, R Kugonza
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639242836 § data di pub. 20100907 § pagine 172
This study was conducted in two logging site in Uganda to collect information on major factors responsible for the current wood waste and ground surface disturbances during logging in order to provide a basis for future selection of the most suitable and appropriate forest harvesting methods and techniques in plantation forests. The two plantation forests selected were Mafuga on steep slopes and Katugo on flat terrain, where Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) and Conventional Logging (CL) methods were compared. Data on logging productivity, cost, wood waste and ground disturbance were collected and analysed. Felling production rates were found to be lower under RIL. In Mafuga for example, felling production was 16.39 m3/hr as compared to 25.78 m3/hr when using CL. In Katugo productivity was 20.40 m3/hr when using RIL as opposed to 34.47 m3/hr when applying CL. This was because directional felling (RIL) consumed more time than the random and uncontrolled felling during (CL) . Productivity however can be improved if workers practice more directional felling and undergo more RIL training courses.
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NATIONAL BEEKEEPING CALENDAR, HONEYBEE PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL METHODS
NATIONAL BEEKEEPING CALENDAR, HONEYBEE PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL METHODS FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTION OF HONEY AND OTHER HIVE PRODUCTS IN UGANDA
Dr. Jacob Godfrey , Agea Robert, Kajobe
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639291339 § data di pub. 20100908 § pagine 68
Beekeeping is recognised as an important sector in the recent government programmes for socio-economic development, poverty alleviation, conservation and sustainable use of forest resources. However, there is a dearth of information about a national beekeeping calendar that relates flowering of honeybee forage plants to honey flow and harvesting seasons. There is also no national honeybee pest and disease control system to eradicate and create pest and disease free export zones. This book therefore, presents the output of a study that was aimed at developing a national beekeeping calendar that relates flowering of honeybee forage plants to honey flow and harvesting, as well as as appropriate control system for honeybee pests and diseases. Data were collected from 6 of the 10 different agro- ecological zones of Uganda.
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Mimotope Vaccines and Anti-Tumor IgE
Generation of novel Immunotherapies against HER-2 overexpressing Cancers
Josef, Singer Prof., Dr. T. M. Dorra
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639262322 § data di pub. 20100908 § pagine 72
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide. There are several options in the treatment of breast cancer, like chemotherapy or radiotherapy, which are unspecific and show numerous side effects. Therefore, cancer research has been aiming at defining targeted therapies. Among the most successful is Trastuzumab (Herceptin®) , a monoclonal antibody targeting HER-2, which mediates malignant proliferation. Although Trastuzumab proved to be highly effective in clinical use, there are still some problems that have to be solved, concerning the stability in vivo, its distribution to immunoprivileged niches, the recruitment of distinct effector cells, its half-life and elimination and last but not least the immense costs of antibody-based therapies in general. This study focuses on optimizing these problems via two strategies: On the one hand via generating an anti-HER-2 monoclonal antibody of the IgE subclass, which shows advantages in the mentioned problem areas and on the other hand by turning the expensive passive immunotherapy into an economically attractive active one, namely via the usage of epitope mimics (mimotopes) for active immunotherapy.
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NUTRITIONAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDIES ON POULTRY
ALLEVIATING ADVERSE EFFECT OF HEAT STRESS ON BROILER CHICKS ON PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER BY USING FEED RESTRICTED AND/OR BY USING POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Dr/Zeyad, Kalaba Prof., Dr. A. H. Raya
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639236026 § data di pub. 20100909 § pagine 8
The experimental work of the present study was conducted at the Poultry Farm; Agricultural researches and Experiments Station; Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Egypt. The experimental feeding trial of this study was carried out during the period from June to August 2000. The aim of the study was to investigate the possibility of alleviating the adverse effects of heat stress to which broiler chicks are exposed during the summer season by means of early-age feed restriction (EFR) and dietary supplementation with potassium chloride (KCl) , either singly or in combination. A total number of 360 one-day old, broiler-type Hubbard chicks were randomly divided into two halves, each of which was assigned to four treatments (T) , and given isonitrgenous and isocaloric starter diets (21.6% CP and ME of 3000 KCal/kg) from 0 to 3 weeks of age and grower diets (19.6% CP with ME content of 2955 KCal/kg) between 3 to 6 weeks of age. Two feeding regimens were imposed on these birds. Chicks of the first half (treatment groups of T1, T2, T3 and T4) were full-fed (FF) ; on ad libitum basis, during the entire experimental period from 0 to 6 weeks of age.
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Institutional solid waste Analysis in Arada Sub City, Addis Ababa
Institutional Solid Waste Generation Rate and Physical Composition Analysis in Arada Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Yared, Getaneh
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639266740 § data di pub. 20100909 § pagine 120
The quantity of waste generated in Addis Ababa is increasing because of rapid population growth, economic development, urbanization and improving living standards of the citizen. However, in most of the developing countries like Ethiopia, the increasing of solid waste is resulted from rapid urbanization and population booming. This has outpaced the financial and a manpower resouce of municipalities to deal with provision and management of services of solid waste.In most cities and towns of developing world, inappropriate handling and disposal of municipal solid waste is the most visible cause of environmental degradation, i.e., air pollution, soil contamination, surface and ground water pollution.The most fundamental step in waste management is quantifying and qualifying the different types of waste being generated. It is important to have a system for the collection and analysis of basic information about wastes.Among the data needed are: the sources of wastes, the quantities of waste generated, their composition and characteristics, the seasonal variations and future trends of generation.
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Acclimation and adaptation of corals across environmental gradients
Sebastian, Hennige
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639245172 § data di pub. 20100909 § pagine 128
Light is the most abundant resource within the nutrient poor waters surrounding coral reefs. Consequently, both photoacclimation and photoadaptation of the coral host and the symbiotic microalgae, Symbiodinium, play a crucial role in ensuring coral success. This thesis systematically examined responses (phenotypic and genotypic) of hermatypic corals across environmental gradients by 1) characterising variability between different isolated Symbiodinium types under different light regimes, 2) examining the role of the host in photoacclimation using laboratory and in situ transplant experiments, and 3) assessing photoacclimation and photoadaptation strategies in four key coral species across habitats to determine key drivers of coral distribution. Future studies will be able to build upon observations in this thesis to describe how the phenotypic (acclimatory) and genotypic (adaptive) contribution of both holobiont fractions determine coral distribution. Ultimately, this will contribute towards a better understanding of the form (and in turn the function) of future coral reefs.
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On the molecular evolution of the Plasmodium falciparum genome origin and evolution of a parasite’s genome
Pierre, Durand
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639290820 § data di pub. 20100910 § pagine 128
The malaria parasite P. falciparum has been the most lethal parasite of humans in history. It also has a most peculiar genome. This book reviews the origins of Plasmodium and details work carried out to investigate parasite genome evolution. It is filled with novel ideas and unique insights that shed light on the evolution of the organism. An array of topics are covered such as the impact the organism has had on human evolution, the unexpected finding that the P. falciparum genome is devoid of selfish genes and that the parasite codes for its own programmed death. The author also demonstrates how understanding molecular evolution is valuable for developing new drugs against organisms like the malaria parasite. This book is suitable for anyone with an interest in malaria, genomics, evolution or the co-evolution between human and parasite. It integrates different areas of biology, including bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology and evolution. This book is suitable for individuals at all levels, from undergraduate students to experts, as well as other interested parties with a basic knowledge of biology.
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Handbook of REEs
Fundamentals and Applications
Hassan, El-Ramady
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639294040 § data di pub. 20101028 § pagine 664
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, rare earth elements (REEs) comprise those elements that are part of the family of lanthanides on the periodic table with atomic numbers 57-71. Scandium (atomic number 21) and yttrium (atomic number 39) are grouped with the lanthanide family because of their similar properties. China processes almost 97% of the world’s supply of REEs. These elements, which are not widely known because they are so low on the production chain, are critical to hundreds of high tech applications, many of which define our modern way of life. Without REEs, much of the world’s modern technology would be vastly different and many applications would not be possible. For one thing, we would not have the advantage of smaller sized technology, such as the cell phone and laptop computer, without the use of REEs. REEs are also essential for the defense industry and are found in cruise missiles, precision guided munitions, radar systems and reactive armor. They are also key to the emergence of green technology such as the new generation of wind powered turbines and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as to oil refineries, where they act as a catalyst.
€ 86,90
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Metal venomous
In polluted crops and vegetables
SYED, HUSAINI
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639287257 § data di pub. 20100916 § pagine 216
This research is related with environmental protection sciences and human health. It deals with the unprocessed industrial effluents which are frequently used for the cultivation of crops and vegetables in most developing countries. Some well-known diseases may be caused in human bodies by the consumption of such polluted diet. There were three main objectives of this research. First was the investigation of the injurious pollutants and toxic metals, qualitatively and quantitatively, in industrial effluents, agricultural soils, crops and vegetables. Second was the evaluation of industrial pollution levels according to the recommendations of World Health Organization and National Environmental Quality Control Standards. The third one was the development of reliable, efficient and economical treatment methods for the reduction of the industrial pollution up to the safe limits. Ultra filtration membrane therapy and Sweet peanut husk fence were developed and successfully applied for the reduction of pollutants from effluents.
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Flow-Induced Changes in Endothelial Cell Micro-Mechanical Properties
Application of the Oscillating Optical Tweezers Methodology to Study Mechanosensing Events
Meron, Mengistu Osama, Hassan Ahmed
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639296716 § data di pub. 20100923 § pagine 124
Studying mechanical properties of cells is becoming increasingly important in understanding how they behave, and interact with their environment. Endothelial cells (ECs) have the capability of sensing and distinguishing between low and high fluid shear stress (FSS) conditions in the vasculature (mechanosensing) , leading to preferential localization of atherosclerotic lesions in regions of arterial curvatures where blood flow changes direction and the FSS is physiologically lower. In this book, the oscillating optical tweezers (OOT) methodology was developed as a tool to study micro-mechanical properties of ECs, and used to examine mechanical changes in the vicinity of two mechanosensors, integrin and PECAM, as a response to FSS. FSS-induced structural changes in the vicinity of these mechanosensors were also visualized using confocal microscopy, where actin filament association with integrin and PECAM mechanosensors was examined using the DuolinkTM Proximity Ligation Assay. These studies provided an insight on FSS-induced mechanical and structural changes in the vicinity of integrin and PECAM mechanosensors that could lead to a better understanding of mechanosensing events in ECs.
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Systems of Family Poultry in Rural Sudan
Rural Poultry Development
Huwaida Elsheikh Eltayeb, Malik Mohammed, Eltigani Salih
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639273700 § data di pub. 20100924 § pagine 80
In most of the developing countries of the world as the Sudan is no exception, there is a great need for the improvement of the existing free range poultry systems in rural areas. The book enlisted most factors leading to low production and productivity in poultry in rural areas. In addition it contained suggestions for alleviating most handicaps encountered in poultry production. The micro-credit programs and providing loans for rural communities is of paramount importance for helping in food security and generating among small scale poultry farmers in rural areas in Sudan. In addition capacity building training programs in skills and knowledge needed in poultry production is crucial.
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Effect of Wheat Germ (Triticum sativum) on the Hyperlipidemic Subjects
V. Raji, Sugumar M.Souzanne, -First Author Manjari, Roy
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639266900 § data di pub. 20100929 § pagine 148
The study is clinical cum supplementation study. The study was conducted in the urban area of Puducherry. Purposive sampling method using snow ball technique was adapted to select 60 hyperlipidemic subjects from 93 samples between the age 40 and 60 years residing in the urban limits of Puducherry.Among the selected subjects, 30 subjects served as experimental group and the other 30 subjects formed the control group.The experimental groups were supplemented with 20g of wheat germ every day for a period of 90 days along with the regular diet.The findings in the study indicate that 20g per day of wheat germ for 90 days had a significant effect in lowering fasting blood sugar levels and post prandial blood sugar levels of the diabetic- hyperlipidemic subjects and total cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, LDL cholesterol levels, VLDL cholesterol levels, total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio, LDL cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio and fat percentage of the hyperlipidemic subjects.The study therefore confirms that the incorporation of wheat germ in the daily diet of the hyperlipidemic subjects could be beneficial.
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Leopard - Human Conflict in Human Dominated Landscapes
with a special focus on Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India
Krishnendu, Mondal Subhendu, Mondal
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639298895 § data di pub. 20100929 § pagine 84
Leopard (Panthera pardus) management in India is facing many challenges. Leopards have highly diversified diets and are extremely adaptable to various ecological conditions. This versatility allows them to thrive in a broad range of habitats, often bordering human settlements. In recent years the presence of leopards has been increasing in a wide range of rural and even built-up environments, far removed from natural habitats and protected areas. Although leopards have shown a remarkable ability to live relatively peacefully close to people, conflicts can and do occur, with leopards killing livestock and in extreme cases people. Due to fear and anger, many affected persons retaliate by injuring and killing leopards. Because Indian law prohibits the killing of schedule 1 species, responses have been confined to removing the animal to captivity or translocating it to a new area. A thorough review of strategy is therefore addressed in the present work to address every possible human-leopard conflict situation and develop appropriate protocols for response.
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TIME COURSE OF NEURONAL DAMAGE AND RECOVERY INDUCED BY MDMA (ECSTASY)
EXPRESSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SEROTONIN TRANSPORTER IN THE RAT BRAIN
Eszter, Kirilly
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639298635 § data di pub. 20101003 § pagine 144
“Ecstasy”, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) , an amphetamine analogue is one of the most widely used recreational drugs. In spite of the fact that neurotoxic effects of MDMA has been found in several species from rodents to non-human primates, and results increasingly point to damage also in human MDMA users, data about the sensitivity of different brain areas and the recovery after neuronal damage are scarce. These studies were designed to characterize MDMA-induced damage and recovery of the serotonergic system including sleep and morphological changes within 180 days. Our findings concerning the changes detected in 5-HTT mRNA expression and fibre density indicate lasting impairment of the serotonergic system and suggest that a single use of MDMA may be associated with long-lasting cognitive, learning, memory and mood deficits and sleep disturbances particularly when a constellation of genetic vulnerability and certain environmental factors are present. Our data provide further evidence for the connection between altered serotonergic functions and sleep disturbance.
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Nutritional Status and Morbidity Pattern of Hospitalized Elderly
V. Raji, Sugumar P, Uma
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639300086 § data di pub. 20101003 § pagine 144
The geriatric population is the fastest growing segment of our society and is the number one consumer of pharmaceuticals.This study is set to analyze the nutritional status and morbidity pattern of the hospitalized elderly with respect to certain socio-cultural factors. The respondents were in the age group of 60 and above. Purposive sampling technique was used with age and hospitalization as inclusive criteria for picking samples. Thus the sample number was restricted to 130 picked from geriatric wards of three hospitals in Puducherry. The tools used for data collection were both primary and secondary source. The study included the assessment of socio-economic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, clinical, dietary, biochemical and nutritional assessment,morbidity condition and medications used. The results showed that most of them were hypertensive followed by diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, digestive disorders, difficulty in swallowing and mild hearing and vision impairment. Highest percentages were malnourished. The finding of the study advocates for a multi-facility and holistic institutional care for the elderly.
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How does the brain make decisions during perception of motion?
Modeling and experiments
Praveen, Pilly
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639293531 § data di pub. 20101008 § pagine 144
One of the major goals of cognitive neuroscience is to understand the brain’s ability to carry out context-appropriate perceptually-based decisions in response to probabilistic situations that may influence animal and human survival. For example, how does the brain decide the direction of a moving object especially when it is embedded in clutter? This visual competency is crucial in the real world to track moving objects so that contact with them can be either avoided or planned. The book investigates this fundamental issue by detailing modeling work that simulates and explains neurophysiological and behavioral data regarding how the speed and accuracy of direction discrimination vary with the ambiguity inherent in the motion stimulus, and by elaborating two psychophysical studies that probe the mechanisms involved in direction estimation that are articulated by the model.
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SEVERITY OF OBESITY AND ITS RESPONSE TO SLIMMING TECHNIQUES
V. Raji, Sugumar Maria, Mathew Rishu, Nargass
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639265699 § data di pub. 20101017 § pagine 96
This study was carried out in a private slimming centre with fifty samples.Purposive sampling technique was adopted. The inclusive criteria for selecting the samples were those of whom with BMI 25 and above. A questionnaire was used to assess the family details,dietary pattern and life style practices.All reliable methods were followed to measure the body composition.The principle of slimming in the selected centre was Negative Calorie Balance.This includes dietary modification, use of passive activity appliances and modification in physical activity patterns.The exposure to slimming intervention was for two months. A sub-sample of twenty with highest grade of obesity were chosen,and biochemical tests like lipid profile, blood sugar,thyroid,liver function and oestrogen tests were done based on the severity of obesity.The BMI and WHR had reduced significantly after the completion of the intervention package. The biochemical parameters like bilirubin,albumin, globulin,Total T3,Total T4,TSH and oestrogen level were found to be significant.A strong association was found between waist hip ratio and number of meals consumed in a day.
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Forest Management in Human Dominated Landscape
A case study in the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve (National Park)
Krishnendu, Mondal Subhendu, Mondal
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639305937 § data di pub. 20101029 § pagine 112
National Tiger conservation Authority under MOEF, Government of India, in its guideline has emphasized the concept of core – buffer zonation in every Tiger reserve. The 2006 amendment in wildlife (protection) act 1972, for the first time, has defined “core” and “buffer” areas of a tiger reserve, the former being the critical or inviolate area and later, the peripheral area to foster co existence with local people for safeguarding the integrity of the core. Since Buffer Zone is supposed to be a human dominated landscape, its very much important to have a strong management plan for conservation of wildlife and forest in these areas. the present work established a case study for the management and conservation of Buffer Zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve in Western India. The intricacies, management aims and goals, SWOT analysis and future planning of a the Buffer Zone of Sariska TR has been portrayed in the present work.
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Silvercarp: Catla; stocking ratio optimization in polyculture system
Optimization of stocking ratio of Silvercarp and Catla in Mola-Carp-Tilapia polyculture system
Fahmida Wazed, Tina
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639306699 § data di pub. 20101029 § pagine 104
Fisheries has an important role in agro-based economy of Bangladesh, contributing 63% of total animal protein intake. The population is increasing day by day and the total fish production is unable to cope up with it. Polyculture is a technique through which we get maximum out-put. It gives higher fish production than monoculture because of utilization of available natural food by fish in the pond. Silvercarp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) as an important species for polyculture because of its higher growth rate (Wahab et al., 1995) but the addition of this fish in mola-carp- tilapia polyculture has an impact on pond ecosystem. Again in case of silver carp, catla (Catla catla) and SIS polyculture, food competition and dietary overlap within of these species is expected. So, stocking ratio optimization of silver carp and catla in polyculture is needed to get the highest yield. Most researches in South Asian countries have focused on the biology and culture of Indian and Chinese carps, but a very few research has focused on stocking ratio optimization of these carps and their effects on pond ecology and small indigenous fish species.
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Hemodynamic Brain-Computer Interfaces: Techniques and Applications
Pattern Decoding and Regulation of Brain Signals for Neuroscience Research and Clinical Rehabilitation
Ranganatha, Sitaram Farhana, Haque
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639301731 § data di pub. 20101027 § pagine 144
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) utilise brain signals to activate or deactivate electromechanical devices and computers. Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) are non-invasive methods for acquiring hemodynamic signals from the brain with the primary benefit of anatomical specificity of signals. Both NIRS and fMRI rely on the measurement of the blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) response of the brain. This book elucidates the technical approaches and algorithms used in implementing hemodynamic BCIs. The book demonstrates how brain states could be decoded from spatiotemporal patterns of brain signals to train individuals to volitionally regulate brain activity. It explains fundamental principles, emerging approaches, applications, and future directions for NIRS- and fMRI-based BCIs. Results of a number of experimental investigations illustrate how hemodynamic BCIs could not only be used for communication in paralysis, but also as powerful tools for experiments in neuroscience and rehabilitation and treatment of neurological disorders.
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Duckweed aquaculture: its impacts on water quality and fish production
Water quality maintenance through biofiltration of organic pollutants using fish edible duckweed for sustainable fish production
Dr. Zannatul, Ferdoushi Dr., Saleha Khan
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639295627 § data di pub. 20101126 § pagine 108
The research has been conducted to investigate the impacts of duckweed in maintaining water quality and fish production. Two types of duckweeds (Lemna sp. and Azolla sp.) were used for this experiment consisting three treatments each with three replicates. Ponds under treatment 1 and treatment 2 were covered with Lemna sp. and Azolla sp. Treatment 3 was under control (without duckweed) . Comparatively better performance was observed in Lemna sp. than Azolla sp. both in water quality maintenance and growth of fish. Experimental duckweed appeared as nutrient filter for absorption of nitrogen and phosphorus and removed the excessive amount of nutrients from the waterbody and maintained suitable environment for sustainable fish production. On the other hand, uneaten portion of feed and excessive nutrients in treatment 3, led algal blooms that ultimately made the aquatic environment inapt for fish culture and unproductive one.
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Alk2 BMP Receptor Domains in Developing Chicken Heart
Heart Development Review and Alk2 Immunohistochemical Mapping
Ricardo, Leitão
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639305371 § data di pub. 20101123 § pagine 124
“Alk2 BMP Receptor Domains in Developing Chicken Heart” is not only a book about embryonic cardiac development but also a useful source of protocols and technical troubleshooting for immunohistochemical techniques. This book will introduce the general ideas behind BMP pathways and cover subjects such as the genetics of heart tube formation, looping and heart septation; with particular emphasis on the effects of BMP2, -4, -5, -6 and -7 and the involvement of Alk2; a BMP5, -6 and -7 receptor. Included are the findings of the Alk2 expression domains on the developing heart, a fairly unexplored territory. Having found and troubleshooted many protocol-related technical issues during the mapping of Alk2 proteins, it was not possible to finish this book without covering the basics behind this technique. Thus there is also a detailed description of my most successful protocol, possible alternatives for consideration and application, as well as an extensive discussion on protocol troubleshooting.
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EFFECT OF STRAIN AND STIFFNESS ON MATRIX REMODELLING GENES 3D COLLAGEN CONSTRUCTS IN TISSUE ENGINEERING
Dimitris, Karamichos
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843379564 § data di pub. 20101216 § pagine 192
The detail of how mechanical forces are transmitted to cells is poorly understood at present and represents a key missing link in Tissue Engineering. As cells attach to the fibrils in fibroblast-seeded 3D collagen scaffolds they generate contractile forces to levels, which depend on cell type, attachment, density, growth factors and matrix stiffness. The aim here was to use external applied strain to increase matrix stiffness in collagen constructs. Embedded resident cells (from three different sites) were then subjected to specific mechanical loading regimes in scaffolds of increasing stiffness and matrix remodelling genes quantified as markers of mechanoregulatory cellular response. A strong co-relation between substrate stiffness, mechanical loading and regulation of key ECM turnover genes was identified. This knowledge is crucial to successful tissue engineering outcomes. The differential lineage dependent response is a key finding and will have to be tailored depending on cell source and specific outcomes desired.
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Root-Zone Temperature Influences Zinc Requirement of Maize
Zinc Availability and Critical Concentrations
Shahid, Hussain
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843385374 § data di pub. 20101217 § pagine 72
The C4 plants, like maize, are thought to be little affected by global warming. However, influence of increasing root-zone temperature (RZT) on crop plants has largely been ignored. The RZT plays a vital role in availability of certain nutrients by controlling dynamics of soils reactions. In this book, effect of RZT on zinc requirement of two contrasting maize genotypes is discussed. Further research on nutrient availability to plants under different soil temperature regimes is emphasized. The book is aimed at facilitation of under and post graduate students to plan, conduct and write basic and applied research trials on the same topic.
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BUFFALOES’ REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE TRAITS
ITS BIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS AS AFFECTED BY HEAT STRESS
IBRAHIM FAYEZ, MARAI Javed, Iqbal
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843360661 § data di pub. 20101213 § pagine 140
Ambient temperature and relative humidity showed a direct effect on breeding efficiency. Heat stress reduces the intensity and duration of oestrus at temperature-humidity index (THI) >25 in hot and <25 in cold seasons. Contrarily, there is a tendency for better performance during the cooler months. Generally, it seems that a number of factors, singly or in combination, cause the marked seasonal breeding behaviour. Management, housing and photoperiod may be of the factors that change the manner of manifestation of oestrous symptoms during summer months. Exposure buffaloes to the latter conditions evokes a series of drastic changes in the biological functions that include depression in feed intake, efficiency and utilization, disturbances in metabolism of water, protein, energy and mineral balances, enzymatic reactions, hormonal secretions and blood metabolites. Such changes result in impairment of production and reproduction performance. The effect of heat stress is aggravated when heat stress is accompanied by high ambient humidity.
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Effect of fiber degrading Enzymes on broiler chicks
Effect of supplemental fiber degrading Enzymes (Natuzyme) on the utilization of high fiber and low energy diets in broiler chicks
Abdul Raheem, Usama Haq, Nawaz
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843384162 § data di pub. 20101213 § pagine 72
The objective of present study was to improve broiler performance in high fiber poultry diet by increasing availability of metabolizable energy (ME) to the birds. The fiber or non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) cannot be digested by the endogenous enzymes of poultry and can have anti-nutritive effects. These NSPs absorb large amount of water and cause an increase in intestinal viscosity which results in sticky droppings problem. To solve this problem, enzyme preparation (Natuzyme) composed of xylanase, β-glucanase, α- amylase, phytase, pectinase, protease and cellulase is added in diets containing high fiber and low energy.
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Biotechnological approaches to combat cotton leafcurl virus disease
Genetic Engineering and molecular marker techniques for cotton leaf curl virus disease
Amudha, Jagannathan G., Balasubramani Nazir, Javed
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843382762 § data di pub. 20101209 § pagine 88
Cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) is caused by a Geminivirus, transmitted by whitefly Bemisia tabaci vector is a serious pest in North India. Cotton leaf Curl Virus Disease is one of the major threats for cotton production and has emerged as serious disease of cotton in North India. Genetic engineering offers a direct method that selectively targets one or few traits for introduction into the crop plants. The tools of recombinant DNA technology and cell biology are used to produce transgenic plants have become a versatile additional tool at the disposal of plant breeders that can be used to speed up plant genetic improvement. In cotton many marker and agronomical traits have been transferred successfully and regenerated by direct and indirect organogenesis. Genetic engineering of cotton transgenics resistant to leaf curl disease (CLCuD) through antisense RNA approach is potential technique to tackle the disease in cotton.The development on commercial release of transgenic cotton plants for resistance to cotton leafcurl virus will be a boon to the farmers cultivating cotton in the Northern region of India.
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YIELD LOSSES CAUSED BY YELLOW AND BROWN RUSTS
PREDICTION OF YIELD LOSSES CAUSED BY YELLOW AND BROWN RUSTS IN RELATION TO EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FACTORS IN FAISALABAD
Salman, Ahmed M., Aslam Khan M., Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838387406 § data di pub. 20101210 § pagine 76
The present study clearly emphasizes that resistant or slow rusting varieties should be cultivated under farmers field conditions, to avoid the yield losses of stripe and leaf rusts in wheat varieties/lines.All the environmental conditions significantly influenced leaf rust than the stripe rust. A significant correlation was observed between leaf rust and maximum and minimum temperature, rainfall and sun shine radiations. However, non significant correlation were found between stripe rust and the environmental conditions. When maximum and minimum temperature increased the leaf rust severity also increased. Similarly the sunshine radiations and rainfall influenced positive effect on the leaf rust. Leaf rust infection on different varieties/lines increased with an increase in sunshine radiations and rainfall.
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EFFICIENCY OF TOTAL MIXED BALED RATION IN LACTATING DAIRY CATTLE
KEEPING QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF TOTAL MIXED BALED RATION (TMBR) IN LACTATING DAIRY CATTLE
Muhammad, Asif Makhdoom, Abdul Jabbar Imtiaz, Hussain
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843383509 § data di pub. 20101210 § pagine 56
The bales of the total mixed baled ration (TMBR) can be stored safely for a period of one year under well- ventilated and covered space where there is no danger of exposure of rain, moisture or humidity. In rainy weather, however, some extra care must be taken in storage of the bales. The palatability of the properly stored ration (TMBR) also remains good during this period. The bales are easy to transport and convenient to offer to the animals requiring less labour and effort. When substantial adjustment period is given, the animals show good results for the total mixed baled ration in terms of the production both quantitatively and qualitatively.
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NEWCASTLE DISEASE AND COCCIDIOSIS IN PIGEONS
CONCURRENT OCCURRENCE OF NEWCASTLE DISEASE AND COCCIDIOSIS IN PIGEONS IN AND AROUND FAISALABAD
MUHAMMAD, MOHSAN ., M.Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838367187 § data di pub. 20101210 § pagine 64
In pigeon Newcastle disease is caused by pigeon paramyxovirus type-1 (PPMV-1) which is a variant of avian paramyxovirus-1 (APMV-1) and characterized on the basis of monoclonal antibody-binding profiles. PPMV-1 in pigeons produces digestive and nervous disturbance and mortality and morbidity reaches up to 40 and 70 %, respectively. Submucosal to echymotic haemorrhages in proventriculus and intestine, tracheaitis, nephritis and encephalitis were observed in pigeons died PPMV-1 infection. The second most important disease found in pigeons, is coccidiosis which is well known among pigeon farmers with the common name of “KHUNI PACHISH”. Coccidiosis causes severe blood mixed diarrhea and enteritis . In coccidial infection, the immune system of bird becomes depressed and are more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections.
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Sound Processing in the Brain
Biophysical Mechanisms for Precise Temporal Signaling in the Auditory System
John H, Wittig Jr
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843379083 § data di pub. 20101208 § pagine 148
The auditory system provides us with the ability to interpret speech and enjoy the nuances of fine music. It also confers the ability to locate and identify a sound source before it is visible. All of these perceptions seem effortless, but they require sensitivity to sound waves that fluctuate faster than 1000 times a second --- much faster than any neuron in the brain can follow. Some timing-specialized neurons in the auditory system have overcome the temporal limitations imposed by biology, but exactly how they do so is not clear. Here the author examines biophysical mechanisms specific to two different timing-specialized neurons in search of an explanation of their incredible ability to encode sound.
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Condom influence strategies among university students
TSEPANG, MAJARA Salman, Ahmed
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843378314 § data di pub. 20101208 § pagine 92
This study investigated influence strategies used by university students to negotiate condom use. The study examined the seven condom influence strategies (CISs) -withholding sex, direct request, seduction, relationship conceptualizing, risk information, deception, and pregnancy prevention- used by heterosexually active male and female students. The sample comprised of 156 first year students (male=44 and female=112) . Statistically significant correlations were found among all the condom influence strategies subscales. Results suggest that the university students influence their partners in all identified condom influence strategies and the risk information strategy holds the most promise of all the strategies.
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OKRA YELLOW VEIN MOSAIC VIRUS
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF CHEMICALS AGAINST OKRA YELLOW VEIN MOSAIC VIRUS AND ITS VECTOR
shahzad, ur Rehman Muhammad, Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843382656 § data di pub. 20101209 § pagine 92
None of the varieties was found to be immune to OYVMV disease. However the Parbhani karanti and Surkh bhindi was found to be highly resistant, Subz pari and Safal were moderately resistant and Pahuja was found to be tolerant. Confirmation of OYVMV through graft- inoculation was successfully accomplished in green house on similar varieties. Different chemicals were evaluated against OYVMV and whitefly population. Neem extract suppressed the whitefly population with comparison to the untreated controls. Biocontrol (EM) was effective against OYVMV and for reduction of whitefly population per leaf. Imidacloprid was more efficient with comparison to the other chemicals and untreated control.
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Miraculous Use of Corn Steep Liquor for Nitrogen Fixation in Straw
Use of Corn Steep Liquor for Nitrogen Fixation in Urea Treated Wheat Straw and its Impact on Dairy Animals
Mahr, -un-Nisa Muhammad, Sarwar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843380799 § data di pub. 20101207 § pagine 172
Urea treated wheat straw ensiled with CSL on an average increased two-fold wheat straw nitrogen. It has also increased feed intake, DM and NDF degradations and their ruminal disappearance rates. The concentrations of total ruminal VFA and acetate were also higher in animals fed CSL diets than those fed diets without CSL. Thus, the urea treatment of wheat straw ensiled with CSL not only improved its nutritional worth but its NPN is also more effectively utilized by animals than urea treated wheat straw ensiled in the absence of CSL. Feeding of urea treated wheat straw ensiled with 9% CSL had no adverse effect on the milk yield and its composition. However, digestibility and ruminal data from short term trials are considered reliable, but lactation performance should be tested in continuous lactation trial (s) for long enough time to determine actual effects of formulating diets using fairly high (65%) level of urea treated wheat straw ensiled with CSL on milk yield and its composition, body weight loss and feed efficiency. Therefore, more information is needed before these diets should be recommended for use by the dairy farming community.
€ 74,80
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Mango Malformation and its innovative management
Mango malformation disease
Zafar, Iqbal ., Mehr-un-Nisa
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843376624 § data di pub. 20101206 § pagine 144
Global mango production is seriously hampered by several biotic diseases. The interaction of mango (Mangifera indica L.) and malformation has ever remained focus of study. Mango trees are gripped with the problem of malformation which adversely affects the orchard efficiency, viability and economic profitability. The problem seems to be intensified due to incongruous, unreasonable and perplexed citations about etiology. Despite application of diverse strategies, the problem defies complete solution. This book is an endeavour which acquaints the readers with latest and relevant research on malformation pathogen, its detection, infectivity, distribution, population structure, isolates polymorphism, transmission electron microscopy and disease management strategies particularly within the context of modern Plant Pathology and Biotechnology. This book unveils the myth and mystery of malformation and confirms it to be a fungal disease.
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Nutritional Requirements of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Influence of Varying levels of Protein with constant energy on the performance of Quails at different stages of growth
Muhammad, Arif Muhammad, Sarwar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843378598 § data di pub. 20101203 § pagine 112
Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) is gaining popularity as a diversified poultry species. These are reared for eggs and meat production. No new reports on the nutrient requirements for quails have been described since 1984 (NRC, 1994) , evidencing the need of new information. The increasing prices of corn and soybean meal and the greater commercial availability of the two most important limiting amino acids for birds (methionine and lysine) have drawn interest to diet formulation based on reduced protein levels with adequate amino acid supplementation. The present study was conducted to investigate the optimum dietary protein level by providing adequate amounts of lysine, methionine, according to the requirements on the performance of quails
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Rapeseed Androgenic Haploids: Production and Genetic Transformation rapeseed microspore embryogenesis and genetic transformation
Mohammad Reza, Abdollahi Ahmad, Moieni Eric, L Davis
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843376761 § data di pub. 20101201 § pagine 100
Tissue culture techniques are quite advanced for canola, which has made it an attractive candidate for use in genetic transformation studies. In doubled haploid technology, microspores and microspore-derived embryos are particularly attractive as targets for genetic transformation, due to their haploid nature. Through the application of a wide range of stressing agents, a haploid microspore can be deviated to become a haploid androgenic embryo and, upon chromosome doubling, eventually a doubled haploid plant.
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Nitric Oxide Associated Protein (NOA) in Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Physiological and Molecular Analyses During Bacterial Infection
Mui Yun, Wong Jengsheng, Huang
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843372497 § data di pub. 20101201 § pagine 76
Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity was detected in pea leaf extracts using citrulline formation assay. Total protein extraction method was modified based on biochemical activities such as the use of protease inhibitors, pH and precipitation with salts and organic solvents. Physiological aspects such as the effects of various chemicals that induce systemic resistance in plants on NOS activity and immunodetection of a NOS-like protein were also studied. The NOS-like protein was partially isolated using liquid chromatography and characterized based on mammalian NOS inhibitor and co-factor requirement. Correlation of NOS activity and NOS-like gene expression during pea-bacterial interactions were investigated using Ralstonia solanacearum and Pseudomonas syringae pv pisi. NOS activity was detected using citruline formation assay. Gene expression was measured using real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactions (RT-PCR) and a 348-bp probe designed from a cloned cDNA fragment of pea that was homologous to NOS of snail and AtNOS1/AtNOA1 of Arabidopsis. The possibility of NO production from various sources in the cells of pea was also discussed.
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Soil and Water Conservation practices
Crop yields boost up by adopting water conservation and fertility management practices in eroded and dryland areas
Aqila, Shaheen
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843370172 § data di pub. 20101130 § pagine 260
Crop yields in the Pothwar plateau, Punjab Province Pakistan mostly depend upon the availability of rain water and fertilizer applied nutrients. Erratic rainfall, run-off losses, erosion, imbalance and low rate of nutrient application results very very low yield than the potential yield. Instead of conventional practices of farming, higher yields of wheat and maize can be obtained by integrated approach of soil water conservation and fertility management practices. After characterization of eroded lands of Pothwar plateau, water conservation and fertility management practices were adopted according to severity of erosion and fertility status of that lands. Profitability analysis of rain water conservation and soil fertility management for wheat-maize cropping system gave higher net income than conventional farmer’s practices. While in dry land, higher sorghum yields and water use efficiency was obtained with integrated nutrient management and mulch application. This study will help students, teachers and professions who are involved with research in soil and water conservation. Crisis of water demands its efficient utilization and conservation to feed billions of population.
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Novel Gastroretentive Dosage Forms
Design, Characterization, and Applications for Broadening the Therapeutic Potential of Narrow Absorption Window Drugs
Eytan A., Klausner
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838352657 § data di pub. 20100323 § pagine 148
A gastroretentive dosage form (GRDF) is retained in the stomach for an extended time period. Such a dosage form would slowly release narrow absorption window drugs absorbed predominantly in the stomach and small intestine, to their absorption sites. This should enhance bioavailability and reduce adverse effects. Thus, the general objective of this research is to broaden the therapeutic potential of narrow absorption window drugs using novel GRDFs. The outcomes of this work suggest that gastroretentivity of dosage forms can be efficiently prolonged by a combination of extending the dosage form’s physical dimensions with the incorporation of rigid constituents. The combination of prolonged gastroretentivity and controlled release kinetics significantly extended the time periods during which the concentrations of model drugs in the blood were considered therapeutic. In addition, this study is the first to demonstrate the ability to enhance the pharmacologic effects of a drug (furosemide) in humans, using a GRDF. This work illustrates the prospective clinical benefits of novel GRDFs used with drugs that have narrow absorption windows.
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THE FUNCTION OF MRN COMPLEX DURING WRN FACILITATED ATM ACTIVATION
THE FUNCTION OF MRN (MRE11-RAD50-NBS1) COMPLEX DURING WRN (WERNER) FACILITATED ATM (ATAXIA-TELANGIECTASIA MUTATED) ACTIVATION
Junhao, Ma
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838353616 § data di pub. 20100329 § pagine 76
WRN (Werner) protein is a member of the RecQ family showing helicase and exonuclease activity. WRN protein may lose function upon mutation and causes Werner syndrome (WS) which is a cancer-prone and premature aging disease. ATM (Ataxia-Telangiectasia mutated) protein initiates a signaling pathway in response to DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) . Genomic disorder ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is associated with defective ATM. WRN protein is involved in ATM pathway activation when cells are exposed to DSBs associated with replication fork collapse. Because the Mre11-Rad50-Nbs1 (MRN) complex, a sensor of DSBs, is known to interact with WRN and ATM, we investigated whether the MRN complex mediates the WRN-dependent ATM pathway activation. In this study, we employed short-hairpin RNA to generate WRN- and Nbs1-deficient U-2 OS (osteosarcoma) cells. Cells were treated with clastogens which induce collapsed replication forks, thus provided proof for whether WRN facilitates ATM activation via MRN complex. This study serves as a basis for future investigation on the correlation between ATM, MRN complex and WRN, which will help understand the mechanism of aging and cancer.
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Non-infectious CXCR4-tropic HIV induces T-Cell death and possibly AIDS
Non-Infectious CXCR4-Tropic Strains of HIV can Kill Resting, Naive, T-Cells Their Emergence Coincides with AIDS Onset
Catherine, Kibirige Joseph, Margolick
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838373683 § data di pub. 20100604 § pagine 136
A gradual decline in CD4 T-Cells is the main hallmark of HIV infection. At the "T-Cell inflection point", there is an accelerated CD4 T-Cell decline and the onset of CD8 T-Cell decline, leading up to Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) . Strains of HIV that can bind the CXCR4 co-receptor emerge prior to this, suggesting that they contribute to immune failure by inducing death in naive, CXCR4-bearing T-Cells. Naive T-Cells are critical for replenishing the immune system after any kind of T-Cell loss. Additionally, the vast majority of HIV virions circulating during infection are defective and non- infectious. Their effects on immune cells are not clearly understood. In this study, primary peripheral blood T-cells were exposed to inactivated, non-infectious, HIV-1 virions. The study shows that when T-cell subsets were purified and isolated from each other, CXCR4- tropic virions induce a significantly greater decline in the number of naive, CD4 T-cells as opposed to the CCR5-tropic strains which initiate HIV infection (P=0.013) . The emergence of CXCR4-utilizing HIV virions later on during infection may therefore contribute to the development of AIDS.
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Prodrug Gene Therapy Vectors in Combination Therapies
An update
Gopinath , Packirisamy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838346502 § data di pub. 20100217 § pagine 148
Prodrug gene therapy, commonly known as suicide gene therapy, provides a selective approach to eradicate tumor cells. Prodrug gene therapy dominated over the traditional therapy owing to its high efficiency and strong bystander effect.The present study demonstrated the therapeutic effect of prodrug genes and their enhanced effect in presence curcumin or silver nanoparticles in vitro. This study also revealed the molecular mechanism of cell death induced by prodrug genes and silver nanoparticles.
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Mechanisms of Leptin in Breast Cancer Development and Progression
Profiling of Leptin Regulated Gene and Protein Expression in Human Breast Cancer Cells
Candida , Perera Ignacio, Camarillo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838373331 § data di pub. 20101223 § pagine 128
Obesity is a recently established risk factor for breast cancer. A characteristic of obesity is elevated circulating levels of adipocyte-derived hormone leptin. Evidence indicates leptin plays an important role in breast cancer development and progression; however the mechanisms involved are poorly understood. Towards better defining the role of leptin in breast cancer, herein we describe the identification of leptin-regulated genes and proteins in hormone responsive MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. Leptin significantly increased the proliferation and protein secretion in MCF-7 cells. The effect of leptin in modulating the extracellular environment and inhibiting apoptosis was also determined. These data suggest leptin regulates mammary tumor cell behavior through multiple mechanisms. In addition to regulating mitogenic cell signaling pathways, leptin influences mammary tumor cell growth by regulating apoptosis, cell cycle, secretion of autocrine/ paracrine factors and modulating the extracellular environment. Identification of leptin-regulated factors provides valuable mechanistic links into the relationship between obesity and breast cancer.
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Soybeans in functional food development
Functional foods and soybeans
Muhammad Issa, Khan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838386881 § data di pub. 20100812 § pagine 208
Functional foods are the products that contain significant levels of biologically active components that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition. The main nutritional drawback of cereal is their low protein contents and limited biological quality of their protein. To enhance the nutritive quality of cereals and attaining the health benefit of soybean wheat flour was supplemented with soy flour (full fat raw, defatted raw, full fat autoclaved and defatted autoclaved) . Flour blends were analyzed for chemical composition, storage stability, rheological properties and biochemical profile. Composite flours were used to prepare unleavened flat bread locally known as chapatti in Indo-Pak at different storage intervals in order to assess the suitable level of soy flour incorporation and storage time on the basis of sensory attribute. The best combinations were selected on the basis of physicochemical properties and acceptability for biological assay in order to assess the health benefits of the wheat soy flour blends.
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Cell surface proteoglycan signature of cancer cells and role of GPC-5
Glypicans, syndecans and NG2 in sarcoma cells and OSCC; role of glypican-5 in the control of cell motility in osteosarcoma cells
Silvia, Rossi Mike, W Moncur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838393919 § data di pub. 20100812 § pagine 88
Cell surface proteoglycans (PGs) play crucial regulatory roles in normal physiological processes and pathological conditions. The complexity of primary PG surface pattern (glypicans, syndecans and NG2) in tumour cells enables them to modulate several aspects of the tumour cell phenotype and the tumorigenic function of PGs is only in part resolved. We have focused our research on trying to understand how a given cell surface PG pattern may be involved in sarcomas and whether they could represent new potential prognostic/predictive markers in defined class of patients with OSCC. We have approached this problem defining the constitutive pattern of cell surface PGs expression in a large panel of sarcoma cells and OSCC biopsies and by creating 143B osteosarcoma cells de novo expressing GPC-5 assayed for its adhesion and migratory abilities in response to molecules of the extracellular matrix in vitro. The outcome of this project could provide the preliminary evidence that defined surface PGs pattern could differentially control cancer cells behavior and could be a new perspective in the understanding how these molecules regulate different aspects of cancer biology.
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Reproductive biology of Melaleuca alternifolia
Reproductive biology of Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betche) Cheel and implication to the breeding syatem
Liliana, Baskorowati John, C Doran
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838389837 § data di pub. 20100818 § pagine 200
Melaleuca alternifolia is grown commercially for the production of foliar oil. Understanding reproductive biology of its species is essential for conducting the improvement strategy. This employing specific information both flowering and fruiting phenology, floral development characteristics, pollen vectors and pollen dispersal, the sexual system and inter- specific hybridization. Flowering occurs during the months of October to November. Investigation of self- incompatibility showed no capsules were produced from controlled self-pollination. A preliminary investigation of hybridisation between M alternifolia, and the closely related M linariifolia, and M. dissitiflora revealed both possibilities for and constraints to hybridisation as a breeding strategy for tea tree oil production. M. alternifolia flowers are visited by a variety of both large and small insects. Thrips imaginis and Thrips tabacci were identified as frequent floral visitors, and are the most likely pollinators of M. alternifolia. The results of this study are informative for M. alternifolia breeders, floral biologist, lecturers and students.
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The dystrophin protein family
Localization and physiological role
Diana, Hazai
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838396231 § data di pub. 20100823 § pagine 76
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most common, severe human disease. Mutations in the DMD gene are responsible for the disorder. Due to the mutations, dystrophin proteins are not expressed or expressed in functionally impaired form. The dystrophins are members of the dystrophin-associated protein complex (DAPC) located in the sarcolemma in the striated muscle. The DAPC links the extracellular matrix to the actin-based cytoskeleton and anchors signalling molecules. DAPC proteins are also localized in neurons and glia cells within the central nervous system and they interact with each other building up different types of DAPCs. Finding out the localization, colocalization of the DAPC proteins and the construction of the DAPC within the brain was the aim of the research and we also analyzed what kind of changes might occur with DAPC proteins without dystrophin in dystrophin- deficient mice. There are several DAPC protein variants located around the capillaries of the brain which might play a role in the blood-brain barrier. We supposed that in other organs constituting barriers,like lung and testis there are also DAPCs.
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PROCESSED MUCUNA BEAN (MUCUNA PRURIENS L.) PROTEIN QUALITY
EFFECTS OF PROCESSING MUCUNA BEAN (MUCUNA PRURIENS L.) FOR 3,4-DIHYDROXY-L-PHENYLALANINE REDUCTION ON PROTEIN QUALITY
JANE BEATRICE, MUGENDI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838391120 § data di pub. 20100823 § pagine 132
Mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) is a protein-rich legume that is mainly grown as a green manure/cover crop to improve soil properties. It contains antinutrients such as 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine (L-Dopa) , protease inhibitors, phenolic compounds and phytates that limit its utilization as food. L-Dopa, a non-protein amino acid is the major antinutrient in mucuna bean. It induces antiphysiological effects such as anorexia, hallucinations and unmasking dementia in man. Antinutrients require inactivation and/or removal by adopting viable processing techniques. In this book, the author discusses the effects of processing mucuna bean for antinutrient removal on the protein quality: amino acid profile, bioavailability and physicochemical and functional properties of mucuna bean protein isolate. Processed mucuna bean has high potential as a cheap and alternate source of protein. The book is valuable to readers interested in legume protein quality, food toxicology, food processing technology and promotion of indigenous legumes as alternate protein sources.
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Gall forming rust fungi
Biochemical and molecular perspective of disease development: Case studies
Aniket, Kuvalekar Kanchanganga, Gandhe
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838392509 § data di pub. 20100825 § pagine 400
In the era of superspecialities with increasing trend of writing elaboratively on a single topic, "Gall forming rust fungi from Maharashtra" by Dr. Kuvalekar and Dr. Gandhe fills in a much needed gap in the availability of a good book for mycology students and researchers. This book includes the biochemical analysis of two gall forming rust fungi from Maharashtra. The techniques presented in the book can be utilized by any laboratory involved in biochemistry research on rust fungi. The variations in the activity of different defense enzymes, in response to the infecting pathogen and progress of the disease, can serve as important biochemical markers for early detection of infection. The analysis of 18S rDNA sequence and its phylogenetic analysis gives valuable insights into the phylogenetic trends of rust fungi in addition to the importance of telial hosts and morphology of pycnia and aecia. gall forming rust fungi have never been screened before in the fashion presented in the book. reason for development of hypertrophy In summary, the book as most of the readers will find, is simple and student-friendly which would benefit the students and researchers in the field of rust fungi.
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APPLICATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD PRESERVATION
Biotechnology for Environmental Solution
Ahmad Humayan, Kabir
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838399591 § data di pub. 20100827 § pagine 68
Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary approach to make our life easier than ever. Wood is widely used by human being since civilization and preserving wood is rather an important issue. Traditional methods have to be left behind and we need to think for the upgraded methods. Biotechnology can be used for the preservation and maintenance of wood quality and it has been proved very effective. This monograph would give emphasis to the chemical and biological approaches of wood preservation that is environmentally safe and easy to handle.
€ 53,90
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TOXIC AND REPELLENCE EFFICACY OF PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST MOSQUITOES
Efficacy of ocimum plant extracts against malaria and non-malaria vectors
Eliningaya, Kweka
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838384788 § data di pub. 20100831 § pagine 152
The plant Kingdom resources in Africa still have a role to play in reducing malaria burden. Since ancient time the use of plants for protection against haematophagus insect in publich health and veterinary. Ocimum plants; Ocimum suave and Ocimum kilimandscharicum have been used and shown a great Impact in reducing indoor vector density and human biting rates. The use of this resource in poor rural communities where the disease is endemic can be of both source of employement and disease reduction by installing a machine for distilling both crude and active ingredient of the plants. The plants have ability to be incoporated and supplementing the existing vector control tool for increasing the efficacy of the control methods.
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Diversity changes in coastal plant communities at SW Karmøy (Norway)
Based on the master thesis ’Re-sampling in beach- and sand dune communities at South West Karmøy - 2008. Some comparisons and interpretations’
Øystein, Langåker
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838332123 § data di pub. 20100830 § pagine 248
Changes in coastal plant communities. Changes in biotic compositions are reported by many instances and climatic change is probably the most topical issue among biologists as an explanation for extinctions as well as for the establishments of new species. Howerver, disturbances of habitats also may present a threat to existing biotic communities either by directly deteriorating effects from different kinds of developments or by more subtle effects from changes in public use, like increasing leisure activities. Sandy beaches and their accompanying dunes should be considered as relatively rare biotopes in Norway. Former agriculture has most probably contributed to some of the floral diversity while today these kinds of influences have much ceased to exist. As a former resident of this very area it became a challenging task for the author to survey some of the plant communities at several sites and thereby to contribute to more knowledge about floristic dynamics within these sandy coastal settings. A study performed in 1981 facilitated the recent investigation and made possible a re-sampling design for the thesis.
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Molecular Analysis of Infertility
Y chromosome Microdeletions, Polycystic ovary Syndrome, Molecular analysis
Suganthi, Ramaswamy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838377773 § data di pub. 20100830 § pagine 256
The existence of a gene or a gene complex, associated with normal spermatogenesis was first postulated on the basis of a cytogenetic analysis that showed macroscopic deletion of the distal part of the Y chromosome in men with azoospermia. This gene or gene cluster was defined as azoospermic factor (AZF) . Subsequent PCR- based screening studies used to amplify sequence tagged sites (STS) spanning the Y chromosome, facilitated the detection of small interstitial deletions (microdeletions) of Yq11 in azoospermic and severely oligospermic men. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with chronic anovulation, hyper androgenemia, insulin resistance/hyperinsulinemia and high incidence of obesity. Leptin, product of ob gene is an adiposite secreted molecule that signals magnitude of energy stores to the brain and has been recently shown to have important effects on the reproductive axis of rodents. Follistatin plays an important role in female physiology by regulating FSH levels by blocking activin levels. Failure to regulate FSH has been implicated to be a potential cause of premature ovarian failure. Familial PCOS has been proposed to be linked to a site near follistatin gene.
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Adaptive eye and head position commands in the gaze control system
A construct of spatially coordinated behavior
Jachin, A. Monteon
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838377667 § data di pub. 20100831 § pagine 112
Vision has adaptive value of paramount importance in the evolution of animals. It facilitates survival by enabling an individual to identify relevant information from the surroundings like food, predators, and mates even at great distance. Humans and other primates, analyze objects of interest by reorienting their visual gaze towards them. These orientations are normally achieved through coordinated movements of the eyes and head termed gaze shifts. But, how are these coordinated movements of the eye and head implemented? What areas of the brain are involved in eye-head control of gaze, and to what extent? More importantly, how the gaze control system calculates desired eye and head positions to place gaze in the right direction? The present book provides the answers to those questions as well as the implications that these findings have for understanding various processes of visual-to-motor transformations in gaze control.
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Nutritional composition of unconventional poultry feed resources
A laboratory investigation
Mousumi, Tania
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843350839 § data di pub. 20100901 § pagine 68
In this laboratory investigation, the possibilities of using unconventional feedstuffs for poultry from animal origin as well as plant origin were studied. The selected unconventional feed resources used in this study may fulfill the nutritional requirement of poultry industry. Animal origin of unconventional feedstuffs (e.g. blood meal, feather meal, leather shavings, silkworm pupae, poultry droppings, poultry offal meal, poultry manure and poultry hatchery byproduct) contain higher % of protein than the plant origin of unconventional feed resources (e.g. drumstick leaf meal, krishnachura leaf meal, ipil ipil leaf meal, duckweed meal, waste tea leaf meal, rubber seed meal, neem leaf and seed meal, cassava leaf and stem meal, bitter melon seed meal and triticale meal) . As the selected samples are easily available, these can be collected and processed easily for the use and may minimize the cost. Therefore, it is concluded that the unconventional feed samples may be an efficient and economic substitute of conventional feeds. It is possible to replace conventional feeds by cheaper unconventional feeds in poultry diet leading to increase profitability.
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A review of best practices in cleaning up gold mining contamination
A case of gold mining in Ghana
Michael, Wepeba Enoch, Adranyi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838395296 § data di pub. 20100902 § pagine 100
Ghana is a major producer of gold in the world and ranks first in West- Africa in terms of production. It has however been noted that, the activities of gold mining are accompanied by serious environmental consequences as a result of the chemicals used in extraction of the ore and the methods employed in mining. Chemical contamination and water pollution have been key concerns of the effects of gold mining in Ghana. This study reviewed best available techniques in the clean-up of mining contaminants worldwide and the application of such methods to environmental problems caused by gold mining in Ghana.The study revealed technologies efficient and cost-effective in the treatment and management of gold mining contamination.
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Does the cytoskeleton manipulate the auxin
induced changes in the endoplasmic reticulum
Seema, Dean
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838393049 § data di pub. 20100907 § pagine 96
The variation in ER structure and motility under different stages of cell development remain largely unexplored. Here, the ER structure is observed along with the changes that take place within this structure over time in growing and non-growing live epidermal cells of the pea tendril. The ER was labeled by green fluorescent protein, fused to the KDEL-ER. Retention signal and confocal laser scanning microscopy was used to localize the fluorescent signal. It was found that both the structure and motility of growing cells was different from the non-growing cells. The growing cells had a more open arrangement of the cortical ER, fewer lamellae and showed greater tubular dynamics, while the non-growing cells had a denser arrangement of the cortical ER network, with more lamellae and less tubular dynamics. Furthermore, it was found that these observed differences in the cortical ER structure and dynamics were due to growth. Similar observations were made in non-growing cells induced to grow by the exogenous application of auxin. These changes in the ER were dependent on both microtubules and actin cytoskeleton networks.
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Phylogenetic Analysis of Trochetia spp. endemic to Mauritius
An Approach to Basic Concepts and Methods for Inference of Phylogenetic Relationship of Trochetia spp.
Kaylass, Poorun
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838395678 § data di pub. 20100907 § pagine 68
Trochetia is a genus of six species of which five are endemic to Mauritius. Its taxonomic classification has been changed from the Sterculiaceae family to Malvaceae recently. Molecular and morphological characterizations were carried out for the five Trochetia spp. RAPD technique was used as a molecular tool for assessing the genetic diversity of the Trochetia spp. which generated high levels of polymorphism. Both molecular and morphological data were cladistically analyzed using the UPGMA based on Jaccard’s coefficient. Cluster analysis revealed two different phylogenies of Trochetia for the two different markers used. T.triflora was found to be in a closer relationship to D.mauritiana, compared to its congeneric species based on morphological characters. However, the molecular characters quite interestingly separated the genus Trochetia as a different clade from outgroups; D.mauritiana and H.genevii. Resourceful in phylogenetic methods, this work provides an understanding on the basic concepts and methods for inference of phylogeny and may serve as groundwork for further analysis of the phylogenetic relationship of Trochetia spp. and hence elucidate also on the family placement.
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND AUDITING
EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OF MEDWAY PORTS
derick , Logo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838350271 § data di pub. 20100907 § pagine 112
The River Medway on which the Medway Ports are built has been declared as a non-polluted river, but with port activities increasing on it there is an increasing risk of it becoming polluted. This study reviewed the various activities carried out by the Medway Ports and audited these activities in relation to environmental management. Desk studies were carried out on the environmental review reports and audited financial reports. Results revealed that the Medway Ports were mainly involved in the importation of fresh produce, forest products, vehicles and general cargo. No significant data were periodically collated to monitor the quality of the River Medway at the Medway Ports. With respect to air quality, only carbon dioxide emission measurements were made, which was not enough for effective air quality monitoring. The Ports environmental management programmes focus more on health and safety issues at the expense of proper environmental monitoring schemes. This indicates that the Medway Ports compliance to corporate environmental management and associated established legislations is not effective enough and thus ought to be reviewed.
€ 53,90
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Molecular and cellular biology of FGF2 in human ovarian follicles
Janette, Quennell
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843351584 § data di pub. 20100910 § pagine 240
Ovaries maintain and produce functional female gametes, oocytes, for fertilisation. Oocytes develop inside cellular assemblies (ovarian follicles) before birth and can reside there for up to 50 years in the human. Despite recent inroads, the precise mechanisms of initial follicle recruitment and growth remain unclear. Although the pituitary gonadotrophins play a role in this developmental process, locally produced factors have been implicated strongly in initiation of follicle growth. It is known that fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) is a powerful mitogen for follicular granulosa cells in culture and initial studies undertaken in this project were successful in detecting FGF2 gene expression in ovarian biopsies from fertile healthy women. FGF2 and Follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene expression were investigated in follicles using laser microdissection, quantitative RT-PCR, in situ hybridisation and immunohistochemistry. The work presented here provides evidence that FGF2 and FSHR are present in small follicles and that their actions may be stimulatory or inhibitory to initial follicle recruitment.
€ 86,90
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Sacred Grove: its significance in Biodiversity Conservation
Special focus on Sariska Tiger Reserve, India
Krishnendu, Mondal Manjari, Roy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843353403 § data di pub. 20100913 § pagine 64
In India, sacred groves are scattered all over the country and do not enjoy protection via federal legislation. Some NGOs work with local villagers to protect such groves. Each grove is associated with a presiding deity and the grove are referred to by different names in different parts of India. They were maintained by local communities with hunting and logging strictly prohibited within these patches. While most of these sacred deities are associated with local Hindu gods, sacred groves of Islamic and Buddhist origins are also known. Sacred groves occur in a variety of places - from scrub forests in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. The present study highlights the importance sacred grove in Indian Civilization. A focus was given to Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan to study the effectiveness of sacred grove. It was seen that, the forest outside sacred grove in Sariska is being degraded year after year, but the forest inside sacred grove shows high density. Vegetation cover and disturbance parameters were also studied to see the extent of effectiveness of scared grove for the conservation of Sariska Tiger Reserve.
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Neurotrophic Factors and Their Receptors
The structural and functional studies of GDNF and MANF/CDNF family of neurotrophic factors
vimal, parkash
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838322469 § data di pub. 20100913 § pagine 92
Four GDNF ligands (GDNF, neurturin, artemin and persephin) , and mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) and conserved dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF) protect midbrain dopaminergic neurons that degenerate in Parkinson’s disease. Each GDNF ligand binds a specific coreceptor GDNF family receptor ? (GFR?) , leading to the formation of a heterotetramer complex, which then interacts with receptor tyrosine kinase RET, the signalling receptor. The present work describes the structural and biochemical characterization of the GDNF-GFR?1 complex and the MANF and CDNF proteins.
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Role of KCC2 in Neuronal Plasticity
New Insights into KCC2 Function
Ilona, Chudotvorova
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838323725 § data di pub. 20100913 § pagine 108
GABA is the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult brain. However, at early developmental stages, through the second postnatal week in rodent, GABA acting via chloride-permeable GABAAR channels exerts paradoxical depolarizing and excitatory action on the immature neurons. The depolarizing action of GABA is due to the elevated intracellular chloride concentration in the immature neurons which in turn is due to the prolonged postnatal development of the chloride homeostasis system, most notably the potassium-chloride co-transporter KCC2. The main finding of the present work is that in addition to its usual role, the potassium chloride co-transporter KCC2 exerts an active role in formation of the neuronal network. The second major conclusion is that the overexpression of KCC2 in cultured hippocampal neurons has neuroprotective effect. These results allow reconsidering the importance of numerous previous findings that definitely will help in understanding of the organization of developing brain.
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Biochemical Characterization of Matrix Gla Protein
A study of the physical and calcification inhibitory properties of matrix Gla protein.
Francisco, Villa
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838324777 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 156
The purpose of this dissertation was: 1) to biochemically characterize how purified matrix Gla protein (MGP) functions as a calcification inhibitor using two novel in vitro calcification assays; 2) to characterize MGP’s binding to apatite mineral; and 3) to characterize MGP purified from bone, cartilage, and serum using mass spectrometry. The data presented in this dissertation provide for the first time evidence of how purified MGP acts as an inhibitor of calcification and establishes that MGP accomplishes this function through direct interaction with calcium phosphate mineral.
€ 64,90
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The Wild Edible Plant Diversity of North-East India
Wild edible their medicinal value,cultural significance, market prospect and conservation concern
ASHISH, KAR
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838325613 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 172
The present book is a humble step towards understanding of North Eastern India wild plant wealth in economic as well as useful aspect. The tribes of North Eastern India use many wild plants as fruits, vegetables and Medicines.Total more than 1113 wild edible types which are used by the North- Eastern communities mentioned in this book along with botanical name, local name and mode of use. The book also described cultural significance, market prospect and conservation concern of wild edible plants.There is a vast gap between actual and potential productivity. To bridge this gap, wild edible plants can play an important role, for this, several researches, developmental strategies are need, and this book will be helpful for the purpose. At present, the whole World is facing a food crisis, World food production is gradually decreasing and demand is increasing. The wild edible plants can serve as alternative food sources to solve this problem
€ 74,80
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The Neural Basis of Avian Magnetic Orientation
An Electrophysiological Investigation of Magnetoperception in Pigeons
Jonas, Rose
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838326856 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 84
Homing pigeons have the remarkable skill to find their home when released at distant sites. Great advances in the understanding of how they are able to navigate so reliably have been made in the last century. This monograph provides an overview of this understanding, with a focus on the use of magnetic information in the homing flight of pigeons. Furthermore, a study attempting to find neural correlates of magnetic navigation will be presented. Extracellular recordings were performed in the hippocampus and entopallium of pigeons exposed to a rotating magnetic field. Despite the evidence in favor of magnetic navigation in pigeons, the magnetic stimulation was not represented in the activity of the cells.
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Biology and integrated pest management of the pistachio psyllid
Biology parameters, natural enemies, control tools
Zois, Zartaloudis
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838327310 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 228
Almost simultaneously with the psyllid’s establishment on pistachios leaves, many beneficial insects appear in the orchard. For this reason, plant protection products must be friendly to the ecological environment, particularly for the beneficial insects. In this work discusses whether different sampling methods lead to similar conclusions about psyllid densities in relation to sampling location (height) – sex ratio and reproductive maturity of female psyllids. Evaluated the effects of the nitrogen fertilizer on pistachio psyllid population and on nut damage. Also studied the effect of temperature on psyllid’s development, fecundity and demographic parameters. Laboratory and field studies, as well, were done on the seasonal forms and reproductive diapause of the pistachio psylla in Northern Greece. Finally, estimated the effectiveness of IGRs and other plant protection products against A. targionii in the field and in the laboratory.
€ 86,90
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Cow’s subclinical mastitis
Aetiology , Treatment, Prophylaxis
J?rat?, Rudejevien?
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838328614 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 108
Bovine mastitis in the meat processing industry has been and will be one of the most important interferences in producing high quality milk products. If the clinical form is registered amongst 2-5% of lactating and dry cows, then the incidence of sub-clinical mastitis (SCM) can be as high as in 50% of cows. In Lithuania, this form affects 44-47% of cows. Due to common and erroneous use of antibiotics and sulfamides, resistant strains of microorganisms arise, upsetting the udder’s non-pathogenic microorganism proportions. An important role in SCM etiology is attributed to yeasts. In prophylaxis and treatment of bovine SCM, prolonged action antibiotics act on gram-positive, gram-negative microbes and mycoplasma, however they are ineffective against yeasts. Over the past five years in the treatment of mastitis in cows are increasingly being used in homeopathic preparations, because they have no side effects, no withdrawal time, they are well tolerated and, consistent with other medicines. Therefore, their use will encourage the production of working in vet. specialists in their wider use.
€ 53,90
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Growth of Adolescence
Cross-Sectional, Mixed-Longitudinal, and Longitudinal Studies
Myrtati Dyah, Artaria
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838328799 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 252
This book contains several studies in growth of adolescents. It discusses the growth of Javanese adolescents that differred from those of European descents adolescents, the growth of high social- economic status Cape-Coloured adolescents who experienced low peak of PHV (peak of height velocity) , growth in the light of evolution, factors affecting growth, the difference between males and females in growth velocity, and comparation of the timing and magnitude of several PHVs reconstructed from published literatures. Generally boys experience the adolescent growth spurt two years later than girls. This study explores several methods such as cross sectional, mixed-longitudinal, and longitudinal studies. Is a growth spurt that has a high peak--such as those found in the growth velocity references from Western countries-- universally found in child growth patterns in every human population? Several possible explanations are explored by the author to elucidate the phenomena related to the variation of bodily growth of the adolescents.
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Differentiation of Embryonal Carcinoma Cells Along a Renal Lineage
Lisa, Shaw
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838329963 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 236
End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a growing problem worldwide. At present the only forms of renal replacement therapy (RRT) are dialysis and kidney transplantation. Kidney transplant is the preferred option but supply far outstrips demand. As an alternative, stem cells could circumvent the requirement for RRT. To differentiate stem cells along a renal lineage, the renal phenotype must first be determined. Here I detail some of the genes and proteins involved in kidney development relative to other tissues of the developing embryo and then assay different differentiation protocols to direct stem cell-like cells along a renal lineage. Finally I discuss my findings in relation to the evolving field of stem cell research and the possible application of stem cell therapy for the treatment of ESRD.
€ 86,90
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Prebiotics and antibiotics in poultry health
Benefits of prebiotics in comparison to antibiotics in chickens
Bushansingh (Shyam) , Baurhoo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838329987 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 104
Over decades, antibiotics have routine been added in poultry diets at low doses to maximize growth and to control intestinal pathogens that accidentally contaminate poultry products during processing. Unfortunately, such practice has favored resistance to antibiotics among human pathogens. Consequently, human infections are more difficult to treat. There is, now, increasing interests to discontinue the use of antibiotics in the nutrition of livestock animals. There is, therefore, an urge to develop biological products that could sustain efficiency of production and safety of poultry meat and eggs for human consumption in the absence of antibiotics. Prebiotics are considered as potential alternatives to antibiotics, but scientific evidences are lacking. This book helps elucidating the mechanisms by which prebiotics, in comparison to antibiotics, can confer better protection against invading pathogens in chickens. This book is greatly relevant to professionals, industrialists and farmers who have major interests in the use of antibiotics and prebiotics to improve animal health and safety of animal products.
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In vitro liver reconstruction by small hepatocytes
Reconstruction of hepatic organoids with functional bile canaliculi using rat small hepatocytes
Ryo, Sudo Azage, Tegegne
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838330068 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 140
Development of bioartificial livers is an ongoing study for the future therapy of liver diseases. Despite their regenerative capability in vivo, functional hepatocytes are difficult to retain in vitro. However, recent studies have revealed that hepatic stem/progenitor cells have capabilities to regenerate hepatic organoids in vitro. This book focuses on the reconstruction of hepatic organoids using small hepatocytes (SHs) i.e., hepatic progenitor cells. SHs, isolated from rat livers, were integrated into tissues in culture. In particular, bile canaliculi (BC) were formed by differentiated SHs. In terms of organoid formation, the BC formations can be considered as the first step in tissue organization. The groups of the differentiated SHs then moved in a coordinated manner to transport the contents of the reconstructed BC, suggesting that the cells acquired a tissue-level function. To expand these organoids, a 3D culture method was developed by stacking the 2D tissues of SHs. This method allowed us to construct 3D tissues, including functional BC. In conclusion, the combination of SHs and 3D stacked-up culture can contribute to successful reconstruction of tissue-engineered livers.
€ 64,90
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Smallholder sheep and goat production and marketing system in Ethiopia
Current status and improvement options
Tsedeke, Kocho Girma, Abebe
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838330297 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 176
Smallholder sheep and goats production and marketing systems were studied to to undestand the current situation and design improvement option that could boost the flock and livelihood of farmers. The study found that season feed shortage, prevalence of diseases and parasites and lack of improved technologies to improve the flock performnces are major impendments under smallholder settings.
€ 74,80
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Microwave Influence on Ice Formation
An Investigation into the Influence of Microwaves on Ice Crystal Formation
Richard, Easingwood
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838330372 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 148
The freezing of water is crucial in many, diverse fields such as organ and tissue storage, food preparation, vaccine and pharmaceutical storage, and biological microscopy. Despite the theoretical advantages of freezing over other preservation methods, it is beset with the problem of ice crystal formation. In microscopy, ice crystal suppression is crucial because crystals damage fine structure and render specimens unfit for high-resolution microscopy analysis. All current methods for suppressing ice crystals have limitations. Researchers have described smaller ice crystals resulting from freezing while exposed to 2.45 GHz microwaves. To investigate this further, model test specimens were frozen while exposed to a high power electromagnetic field and the resulting ice crystals examined using cryoSEM. The experimental techniques used in this work may be applicable to future studies and the results may provide a basis for further research into this important field.
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EXPRESSION OF Fc?RIII, CR3, TNF-alpha AND NO PRODUCTION BY MONOCYTES
EXPRESSION OF Fc?RIII, CR3, INTRACELLULAR TNF-alpha AND NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION BY MONOCYTES FROM CHILDREN WITH MALARIA
Lilian, Ogonda
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838396514 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 128
Severe Plasmodium falciparum Malaria is a major cause of childhood mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. A clear understanding of the factors that play a role in It’spathogenesis is essential for the development of effective prophylactic and therapeutic measures. Fc gamma receptor III (Fc? RIII) on monocytes/macrophages may play an important role in the pathogenesis of severe malarial anemia (SMA) by promoting phagocytosis of IgG-coated uninfected red cells and by allowing the production of TNF-? and nitric oxide (NO) upon cross-linking by immune complexes (ICs) . However, phagocytosis via complement receptor 3 (CR3) suppresses pro-inflammatory monocyte functions such as NO production. Therefore, the expression levels of these receptors on monocytes/macrophages may influence degree of stimulation and determine individuals’ susceptibility to severe malaria. This study examined the expression of Fc?RIII and CR3 on monocytes of children with severe malarial anaemia, cerebral malaria, and their age and gender-matched uncomplicated malaria controls by flow cytometry.
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Populations evolutionary adaptation to temperature
A study of Daphnia (Crustacea: Cladocera)
Arnas, Palaima
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838331935 § data di pub. 20101031 § pagine 72
Recent focus on global climate change has elevated interest in understanding natural populations evolutionary adaptation to temperature and predicting how these populations may respond to temperature changes. This book addresses three aspects of adaptation to temperature focusing on Daphnia (Crustacea: Cladocera) as a model system. First, it discusses and examines the validity of the controversial assumption that can also be described by a proverb “jack-of-all-trades is a master of none". Second, it examines genetic variation and heritability of thermal tolerance of three closely located Daphnia populations and provides predictions how these populations would adapt to a changing thermal environment. Third, it examines the effect of optimal/stressful temperatures on Daphnia juvenile survivorship and how such effects could
€ 53,90
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Novel computational techniques in mass spectrometry based proteomics
Making sense of mass spectrometry data
Lukas, Mueller Viggo, Van Tendeloo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838332307 § data di pub. 20100915 § pagine 160
Proteins are involved in essentially any cellular process and constitute key players in the regulation of biological systems. The scope of this book focusses on computational methods that support analytical approaches for the quantification of proteins. Liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a popular technique for the characterization of protein mixtures. This book addresses the challenges of LC-MS based approaches and describes a novel computational framework for the in-depth analysis of large scale mass spectrometry data sets. In particular, the software SuperHirn for the detection and quantification of protein signals is introduced. In addition, the concept of the MasterMap as a comprehensive repository for the storage of extracted and processed protein signals is presented. The functionalities of SuperHirn and the MasterMap are highlighted by the quantification and classification of protein abundance changes in complex biological samples. The convenience of the introduced computational methodology is further discussed in different applications addressing emerging topics in protein-centered biology.
€ 64,90
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Balancing between immunity and tolerance
Interplay between dendritic cells, effector T cells and regulatory T cells
Nathalie, Cools Peter, Ponsaerts
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838333120 § data di pub. 20100915 § pagine 176
During the past 10 years, important progress has been made in the field of immunology, leading to a better notion of the relationship between the immune system and disease. While new immunotherapeutic efforts pave the way for the treatment of old diseases, understanding the biology, function and mechanisms of immune cell populations is of utmost concern for the development and optimisation of cellular immune therapies for the induction of effective immune responses in cancer and chronic infections on the one hand, and for the induction of T cell tolerance in autoimmune disorders and transplantation on the other hand. With the data presented in this book, we believe to have contributed to the knowledge on the role of immune effector cells, such as dendritic cells, in maintaining the subtle balance between immunity and tolerance. The data presented clearly open up new avenues in order to improve dendritic cell-based immunotherapies for immune stimulation and tolerance and should be especially usefull to professionals in immunology or anyone else interested in cell-based therapies.
€ 74,80
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Significance of Study
Research Questions
Liao, Anthony
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838333861 § data di pub. 20100915 § pagine 200
Many scholars continue to call attention to the growing socioeconomic divide within the African American population (Wilson, 1987; Gates &amp; West, 1996; hooks, 2000; Dyson, 2005) . While desegregation has contributed to the growth of the largest African American middle class in history, the last forty years has witnessed the development of the largest African American underclass in history. The shifting socioeconomic background characteristics of first-year African American college students at four-year institutions reflect the growing class distinction within the African American population. Despite this increasing heterogeneity, current research on African American college students typically addresses socioeconomic status separately from ethnic identity. This study contributes to postsecondary research by investigating the compounding effects of ethnicity and socioeconomic identity for African American student experiences during the first-year of university study.
€ 74,80
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PEA FRACTIONS - CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
Repellency against stored-product insects
P., Pretheep-Kumar S., Mohan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843355438 § data di pub. 20100916 § pagine 68
Insects cause heavy losses of stored grain quantitatively and qualitatively throughout the world. Synthetic insecticides are currently the method of choice to protect the stored grains from insect damage, however, their widespread use has led to the development of pest strains resistant to insecticides. Also there is a demand for safer insecticides because of concerns about insecticide residues on grain and health hazards to grain handlers. Hence, an alternative to synthetic insecticides is of utmost importance. This book provides an overview about the importance of use of protein-rich pea fractions in stored-product insect control. Insect repellent property of protein-rich pea fraction is discussed in an extensive manner to stress its possible usage as a viable and safer strategy in the management of stored-product insects. The advantage in using protein-rich pea fractions as grain protectant is that it protects the stored food grains from insect damage and dietary value could also get enhanced due to the presence of protein.
€ 53,90
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EFFECT OF INSECT INFESTATION ON VIABILITY OF ACACIA SPECIES AS EVIDENCED BY X-RAY TECHNIQUES
John Kennedy, KIAMBA
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838385617 § data di pub. 20100922 § pagine 112
Some twelve Acacia species were germinated in laboratory and xradiography examination carried on the seeds.The species investigated were Acacia nilotica,A.senegal,A.mellifera,A.melanoxylon,A.zanzibarica,A.nubica.A.horrida,A.brevispica,A.ployacantha,A.xanthopholea,A.tortilis and A.abyssinica.Germination commenced in 6days and was largely complete in 21 days.Acacia zanzibarica,A.horrida and A.nubica gave the highest final germination while A.polyacantha,A.senegal and A. brevispica gave the lowest values.Some scientific inferences can be obtained inside this book
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An Investigation
Recombinant Egg Allergens as Specific Immunotherapeutic Agents of Egg Allergy
Ida Iris Icy, D’Silva
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843356626 § data di pub. 20100927 § pagine 164
Food allergy is a reaction of the immune system of sensitive individuals to specific proteins in food. Food allergy is a serious concern and can sometimes be life-threatening. This book is an investigation of developing non-mutated glycosylated recombinant ovalbumin, and designing and developing recombinant ovalbumin mutants; testing their protective efficiency against anaphylaxis in a mouse model; investigating their mechanisms of action; and investigating the mechanism of action of recombinant ovomucoid third domain in oral specific immunotherapy. Recombinant technology and bioinformatics offer powerful tools to create molecules effective against complex diseases, such as allergies, as well as for further studies. A double mutant and a triple mutant of recombinant ovalbumin were effective in completely preventing anaphylaxis in mice. These recombinant proteins hold immense potential for use as safe ingredients in food products, as key reference proteins replacing ovalbumin in laboratories, as well as for the prevention and treatment of ovalbumin/egg allergy in humans. This study would be useful to the scientific community interested in food allergy and associated food safety.
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Vesicular storage, vesicle trafficking, and secretion of Adiponectin
an insulin sensitizing adipokine
Sihua, Huang
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843352154 § data di pub. 20100928 § pagine 76
Adipose tissue, which was formerly regarded as a passive depot of excess energy as fat, has been recently recognized as the largest and highly active endocrine organ. It plays an important role in regulating metabolism and homeostasis through the secretion of a range of adipokines, such as adiponectin, leptin, resistin, visfatin etc. The imbalance of the adipokines could results in metabolic disorders such as obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes etc. Adiponectin, as one of the adipokines, has shown increasing importance. Adiponectin plays a protective role at cardiovascular level due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties. However, the regulatory mechanism of adiponectin secretion and its interaction with other components in the complex metabolic system is still poorly understood. In our project, we mainly focus on adiponectin, in terms of cellular secretions, vesicular trafficking, intracellular localization, signals transduction, and interactions with various secretory factors at autocrine, paracrine and endocrine levels.
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Variations among some Nigerian Cucurbita species
Assessment of morphological, nutritional and cytological characteristics of some Nigerian Cucurbita species
Aruah, Chinenye
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843358774 § data di pub. 20100929 § pagine 104
Cucurbita is one of the under utilised and endangered plant species in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a popular fruit vegetable among the rural dwellers. Its’ existence is being threatened due to neglect. Extensive research efforts have been made on this crop by different authors in both America and Europe, but in Africa, it is viewed as a traditional food crop and, has not benefited from the same level of research efforts dedicated to other crops. Precise information on the classification of the Nigerian pumpkin is unavailable in the literature. This has created an information gap that may have discouraged high-income earners and urban dwellers from making this crop a part of their diet. This study was initiated to (i) characterize Nigeria pumpkins with respect to morphology and nutrient composition, (ii) determine the chromosomal archetecture and, (iii) provide a clue as to the relationship existing among some Nigerian Cucurbita. The research has established that the Nigerian Cucurbita are extremely diverse in the agronomic and nutritive traits. These variations could be exploited to an advantage by plant breeders, research institutions and scientists in agronomy and crop improvement
€ 53,90
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Low Molecular Weight Protamine Peptides as Gene Delivery Carrier
A novel gene delivery agent
Riddhi, Kharidia Jun, F. Liang Fida, Abbasi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838378404 § data di pub. 20100930 § pagine 64
Non viral gene delivery systems such as cationic lipids, synthetic polymers and peptides demonstrate significant advantages over the viral delivery systems that are usually associated with immunological responses and safety risks. Protamine, is a cationic peptide, used as a gene delivery carrier and has been widely used for various therapeutic purposes including heparin neutralization and long-acting insulin formulation. Well-designed enzyme digestion method was used to obtain the minimal functional sequences of low molecular weight protamine (LMWPs) . In vivo experiments exhibited that LMWPs maintained their heparin neutralization but have lesser toxicity compared to native protamine. LMWPs demonstrated DNA binding and condensation ability and could form nanoparticles with various DNA. In vitro gene transfection studies showed that LMWPs have the same or even strong gene transfection ability than that of lipofectamine, a commercially available gene transfection reagent. These results suggest that LMWP can be useful and safe gene carriers to replace protamine in gene delivery.
€ 53,90
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Wild Rice Characterization
Morphological, Molecular, Disease and Insect Resistance Aspects
Syed Mehar, Ali Shah ., Hidayat-ur-Rahman
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843350747 § data di pub. 20100930 § pagine 172
This book comprises detailed information regarding the characterization of wild rice species at morphological and molecular levels. It also encompasses the presence of resistance in wild rice germplasm against bacterial blight disease and leaffolder insect. Furthermore, it also has the story of getting viable F1 wide hybrids derived from the crosses of cultivated varieties and wild species of rice and their subsequent confirmation. The detailed compendium on wild rice species covering their several aspects is equally useful to academicians, researchers and students.
€ 74,80
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Health and Lifestyle Profiles Across the Lifespan:
Results from the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study
Madlyn, Frisard Eric, Ravussin
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843358699 § data di pub. 20101005 § pagine 184
Aging can be defined as a progressive decline in the ability of an organism to resist stress, damage, and disease. It is characterized by an increase in the incidence of degenerative disorders including cancer, cardiovascular disease, decreased immune function, and diabetes. The aging process proceeds at a varied rate in different individuals. Consequently, some individuals age slower than others predisposing them to long life and retention of physical and cognitive capacity promoting the sense of well being associated with healthy aging. The purpose of this study was to test whether nonagenarians have a relatively low metabolic rate when compared to younger individuals and whether this low metabolic rate is associated with lower levels of oxidative stress and less incidence of disease. In addition, we predict that older individuals will have higher levels of physical activity and this will be associated with higher physical functionality.
€ 74,80
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Determination of survival rate of prawn larvae using probiotics
Probiotics, Survival rate, Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Ahasan, Habib
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843363136 § data di pub. 20101011 § pagine 84
There is an economic importance of prawn in some developing countries. However, it has been affected by various virus and bacterial diseases in culture and hatching period respectively. Consequently, the productions of prawn have been decreasing steadily day by day. Therefore, it should be find out how production of the larvae increased in hatchery providing good health and disease free juvenile. Probiotics is one of the organic products which might increase the survival rate of larvae in hatching condition. This study shows the higher survival rate in treatment tank than in the control by using probiotics. This book, therefore, provides application of different doses of probiotics in a commercial hatchery. The observations would help to increase the survival rate providing with better water quality of culture tanks as well as raise the profitability. This book would also be useful for aquaculture consultant, potential fish farmers and entrepreneurship.
€ 53,90
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A thesis review
Herbal naive: enriched in curative possessions
Jayshree, Patel Vipin, Kumar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838389684 § data di pub. 20101012 § pagine 56
Book contains review on plants as a valuable source of pharmacologically active compounds and have provided humankind with many medically useful compounds for centuries. This review aims to discuss the various groups of plant derived secondary metabolites and their antimicrobial effects.Review mentioned eleven methodology used for the study of in vitro antimicrobial activity. Its cover the poisonous effects of some plants on human body. Environment impact on plants is also covered in this article.
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The tales of poly (A) tails
The interplay between polyadenylation and degradation of RNA in the three Domains of Life
Victoria, Portnoy Md., Rafiqul Islam
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843351492 § data di pub. 20101012 § pagine 120
Polyadenylation is a process common to almost all organisms. In eukaryotes, stable poly (A) tails are added to the 3’ end of most mRNAs, which is important for mRNA stability and translation initiation. In contrast, polyadenylation can stimulate RNA degradation; a phenomenon witnessed in prokaryotes, organelles and nucleus- encoded RNA. In general, this decay process consists of sequential events including endonucleolytic cleavage, the addition of degradation stimulated poly (A) sequence to the proximal cleavage products, and rapid exonucleolytic degradation. The results of this work brought us to suggest a possible scenario for the evolution of polyadenylation.
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Variability and antifungal activity of Botrytis cinerea
Variability, pathogenicity and in vitro antifungal activity of Botrytis cinerea causing botrytis gray mold in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Md. Iqbal, Hosen Ashraf, Uddin Ahmed
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843364430 § data di pub. 20101014 § pagine 84
The genus of Botrytis is a fungus that causes botrytis blight or gray mold fungal disease in much herbaceous plant. Botrytis has a several species and Botrytis cinerea is the most common among them. It can be epidemic when rainy, drizzly weather continues several days. It causes botrytis gray mold in chickpea resulted crop loss up to 95%. B. cinerea isolates were characterized in terms of cultural, morphological, physiological and pathogenic aspects and showed significantly variations on media. B. cinerea grew well at 20°C and pH 4.5, respectively. Luxuriant growth and the quickest sclerotia initiation were obtained on CDA medium. B. cinerea exhibited different reaction of highly susceptible to resistant to a set of chickpea cultivars. Among the 7 tested fungicides, Bavistin, CP-Zim, Sunphanate and Rovral were the most effective to inhibit the radial growth of B. cinerea at a lower concentration. This book would be helpful for the professional researchers, undergraduate and graduate students to determine the cultural, morphological, physiological and pathogenic variability of B. cinerea isolates and to make them some suggestions to the field levels for its appropriate management.
€ 53,90
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The Science of Living Matter and the Autonomy of Life
Vitalism, Antivitalism and Neovitalism in the German Long Nineteenth Century
Silvia , Waisse
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843363600 § data di pub. 20101014 § pagine 248
By the late 1700s, the specificity of life was represented by a force unique to living beings, namely the vital force. By mid-19th century, a physicalist approach to physiology, typically exemplified by E. du Bois-Reymond, sought to establish the workings of living beings exclusively in the terms of matter and motion. This approach involved the inclusion of the notions and methods of the sciences of matter and mathematics in the life sciences, resulting in the elimination of all concepts demarcating between the latter and the remainder of natural sciences. Thus, also the fields that were not easy to assimilate into the sciences of matter, namely psychology and embryology were eliminated from the scope of physiology. This was the context in which S. Freud and H. Driesch received their earliest training. Initially, the former tackled psychology and the latter embryology, the two fields expelled from physiology, with mathematical and physical tools. In the case of Driesch, this contributed to the institutionalization of embryology as an experimental discipline, and paradoxically also led him to postulate anew a sui generis agency peculiar to living beings.
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Filtered Tractography
James, Malcolm
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843365024 § data di pub. 20101015 § pagine 104
Computer vision encompasses a host of computational techniques to process visual information. Medical imagery is one particular area of application where data comes in various forms: X-rays, ultrasound probes, MRI volumes, EEG recordings, NMR spectroscopy, etc. This dissertation is concerned with techniques for accurate reconstruction of neural pathways from diffusion magnetic resonance imagery (dMRI) . This dissertation describes a filtered approach to neural tractography. Existing methods independently estimate the diffusion model at each voxel so there is no running knowledge of confidence in the estimation process. We propose using tractography to drive estimation of the local diffusion model. Toward this end, we formulate fiber tracking as recursive estimation: at each step of tracing the fiber, the current estimate is guided by those previous.
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Analysis of Periodic Repeats in Protein Sequences:
Distribution, Function and Disease Association
Rima, Kumari Dr., Nita Parekh Qamar, Qureshi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843360050 § data di pub. 20101017 § pagine 96
Analyzing periodicity in protein sequences is one of the numerous approaches to protein structure investigations, e.g., repeats that occur tandemly in sequence form integrated assemblies/folds, providing functional advantages to proteins, such as protein transport, protein-complex assembly, and protein regulation. Though in some cases these repeats may not exhibit any detectable identity between repeated copies, some amino acids that are functionally or structurally important are conserved during the evolution. These repeats play an important role in the efficient structural packing of two or more polypeptide chains of the same or different proteins, e.g., in leucine zippers, the leucines conserved at every seventh position zip together with a similar motif of another polypeptide. In this book the detection, distribution, functional analysis and disease association of three types of periodic peptide repeats, viz., tandem repeats, single amino acid repeats, and periodic occurrences of single amino acids is analyzed and organized in a database. Thus this book would prove useful for researchers interested in structural and functional investigations of proteins.
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Corridor Viability and Habitat Restoration
Dudhwa National Park and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, India Management in Western Terai Rhino Conservation Unit
S.P., Sinha Bitapi, C. Sinha
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843361521 § data di pub. 20101017 § pagine 136
The corridor between Dudhwa National Park and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary has been disrupted due to continuous biotic pressure and human settlements. The situation of corridor between Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and Royal Bardia National Park is more or less similar. In the past corridors were safer passages for animals while movement from one place to other. Records on the regular movements of tiger, elephant and rhino from Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary to Dudhwa National Park are limited. But movement of elephants and rhinos takes place between Royal Bardia National Park and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, which is restricted to certain areas. In such situation, revival of corridors is very important for survival of these three isolated wild animal population including rhinos, tiger and elephant.
€ 64,90
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A Study on the Species of Fasciola in an Endemic Area in Alexandria
Wael, Lotfy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843366144 § data di pub. 20101019 § pagine 172
This work is a thesis submitted to the High Institute of Public Health-Alexandria University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public Health Sciences (Parasitology and Medical Entomology) . It is a trial to confirm the presence of the two species of Fasciola (F. hepatica and F. gigantica) in Egypt and to define the species incriminated in human fasciolosis. Proper identification and characterization of Fasciola species present in Egypt is very important to build up a powerful strategy of control, which may be applicable to other countries.
€ 74,80
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Heterosis Studies for Different Quantitative Traits In Wheat
An approach to find the potential for hybrid wheat production
SAJJAD, SADIQUE Humberto, Gonzalez Rodriguez
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843353861 § data di pub. 20101025 § pagine 92
The work emphasizes on the possibility of making hybrid wheat cultivars for greater yield. The heterosis shown by different genotypes for some yield related traits indicates the potential of these genotypes for future breeding programmes. This work shows the performance of some crosses among some selected parents. The statistical procedures have been used to verify the significance of heterosis and heterobeltiosis.
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Mineral content in browse plants growing at northeastern Mexico
Minerals in native shrubs from northeastern Mexico
Roque G., Ramirez-Lozano Maria, del Socorro Alvarado
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843355605 § data di pub. 20101025 § pagine 88
Calcium, K, Mg, Na, P, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn contents were determined, seasonally, during two consecutive years in leaves of native browse plants such as Castela texana T. &amp; G. Rose (Rutaceae) , Celtis pallida Torr. (Ulmaceae) , Forestiera angustifolia Torr. (Oleaceae) , Lantana macropoda Torr. (Verbenaceae) and Zanthoxylum fagara (L.) Sarg (Rutaceae) growing in rangelands at northeastern Mexico. All minerals, in all species, were significantly different among years, sites and seasons and interactions were also significant. In general, plants in Linares county site, that had the highest rainfall had higher mineral content followed by Los Ramones and China counties; Moreover, during summer all plants had higher mineral content followed by autumn, winter and spring. Regardless of spatio-temporal differences, all plant species had suitable levels of Ca, Mg, K, Cu, Fe and Mn to satisfy range domestic and wild ruminant requirements. Nonetheless, P, Na and Zn showed marginal inadequacies in some seasons throughout the year.
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Quality of the meat product from outdoor pigs
Factors affecting meat quality of commercial crossbred heavy pigs reared outdoors: recent studies carried out in Spain
Maria Angeles, Latorre José, Antonio Rodríguez
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843356763 § data di pub. 20101024 § pagine 72
In the last decade, a growing demand of consumers for improvements in pork meat quality and an increased interest in animal welfare has led to the development of alternative pig production systems, such as outdoor rearing. Up to now, several studies have been conducted to characterise autochthonous pig breeds in the Mediterranean area (Iberian, Gascon, Nero Siciliano and Cinta Senese) being raised in outdoor production systems. The main purpose of these local pig breeds is the fabrication of high quality dry-cured meat products taking advantage of their rusticity and the natural feed resources. The knowledge of the performance of modern pig genotypes in outdoor conditions is very limited probably due to lack of economic benefit. However, it might be worth testing them in regions rich in grass, shrubs and trees, where no local breeds are raised and if a differentiated quality of their end products can be demonstrated. The current book tries to review some of the factors that affect carcass characteristics and meat and fat quality of heavy commercial crossbred pigs reared outdoors. Recent trials carried out in Spain have been used for it.
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Understanding intra-ring checking in Pinus radiata wood
A comparative study between checked and non-checked Pinus radiata wood
Hema, Nair Ganguly
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843362542 § data di pub. 20101020 § pagine 140
Pinus radiata is the dominant plantation species of New Zealand. Sometimes it can develop wood quality flaw called intra-ring checking. The checks that appear in wood during kiln drying lower value of timber leading to loses for the forest industry. An exhaustive comparative study was conducted to see if the checked wood had some inherent properties that made it more susceptible to checking. It was found that checking could be influenced by tracheid geometry and cell wall thickness. If the wood had large tracheids with thin walls, it was more likely to develop checks during drying. Lignin distribution in the cell wall layers was also seen to play an important role in checking. Lower lignin levels and disruption in the pattern of lignification of the cell wall layers increased the tendency of the wood to develop checks. Similarly, if the tracheids had larger pits then their tendency to check increased. This study (funded by WQI Ltd, New Zealand) was undertaken as a part of collaborative work that was carried out to understand wood quality issues in Pinus radiata, with a vision of improving its wood quality.
€ 64,90
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Body Condition Score (BCS) system
Ideal managemental tool for optimal performance of farm and pet animals
Sarjan Rao, Kapa Muhammad, Sarwar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843366212 § data di pub. 20101102 § pagine 132
Body condition is the reflection of the fat reserves carried by the animal. It gives an immediate appraisal of the body state of the animal and is readily incorporated in operational decision making. It is helpful as a cheap tool for the selection of animals, to assess weight gain or loss, determine the success of various nutritional programmes and avoid the negative effects of under or over feeding animals. Hence it is essential to evaluate the body condition of dairy animals based on body conformation points to understand the present status of them and accordingly suggest the feeding and managemental practices for optimal performance in future. Keeping this in view , the research was carried out to develop new body condition score system and to evaluate the relationship between BCS and reproductive, productive and health performance of animals. The information furnished in this book is useful for academicians, postgraduate students, veterinarians, farmers and pet owners for condition scoring of their animals and for utilizing the BCS system as a good managemental tool for better performance of farm and pet animals.
€ 64,90
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Palm Kernel Meal A cheap vegetable protein source in Pakistan
Palm Kernel Meal An alternative to soybean meal for poultry feed industry in Pakistan
Muhammad Shahbaz, Qamar Zafar, Alam Xin-yu, Liu
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843370868 § data di pub. 20101103 § pagine 96
A study was planned to know the effect of various levels of palm kernel meal (PKM) on broilers. 360 day old Hubbard broiler chicks were used in study. They were divided randomly into twelve groups of thirty birds each. Four experimental diets containing 22% CP and 3000 Kcals/kg ME at starter phase and 20% CP and 3000 Kcals/kg ME at finisher phase, were prepared. Corn and soybean meal were gradually replaced with PKM. Each diet was allotted to three experiment units at random. Experiment was conducted for a period of 35 days (21 days for starter and 14 days for finisher phase) . Records of weekly body weight and feed consumption were maintained. At the end of experiment, total weight gain, feed consumption, dressing percentage and organ weights were calculated. The highest body weight gain was recorded in bird fed on diet B which contained 5% PKM. Average feed consumption of diet A was less than other diets. The highest FCR was noted from the birds fed on diet D (containing 15% PKM) while the lowest FCR was noted from the birds fed on diet A (containing 5% PKM) . Average dressing percentage of chicks were 65.03, 63.80, 66.01 and 67.12.
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1,3-Butadiene and Crotonaldehyde
Toxicological Assessment of 1,3-Butadiene and Crotonaldehyde
Jian-Ping, Xie Quanxin, Meng
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843370882 § data di pub. 20101103 § pagine 212
1, 3-Butadiene is a cigarette smoke constituent with great contributions to smoke cancer risk. 1, 3- Butadiene is also an important chemical used in the production of synthetic rubber. 1,3-Butadiene has been categorized as a human carcinogen by the International Agency of Research on Cancer. Crotonaldehyde is an ubiquitous chemical that exists in the environment and endogenously, and is one of the most important aldehydes of human health concern. Crotonaldehyde has been shown to cause adverse biological effects in cell culture and animal studies, such as oxidative stress, inflammation, reacting with DNA and protein, mutation induction, and carcinogenicity. Studies have demonstrated that Crotonaldehyde is involved in human diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , Alzheimer’s disease, etc. This book reviewed the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of 1, 3-butadiene and crotonaldehdye and evaluated their toxicological effects in cell cultures and in experimental animals.
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Cardinal Elements of Efficient Use of Nitrogen in Agroforestry Systems
Principles and Field Applications
Charles, Ssekabembe Kamal, Sharma
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843356305 § data di pub. 20101029 § pagine 148
Improvement of soil fertility is a great benefit of integration of trees in crop fields. Its success depends on efficient use of nutrients in tree biomass. This book addresses this requirement using nitrogen; the most limiting nutrient in the tropics. Efficient N use entails reduction of competition for water and understanding processes and management practices that lead to efficient N use and reduce N losses. Topics covered include biological basis of successful agroforestry systems, control of competition for water; effect of tree pruning on nitrogen contribution in these systems as little is known on how it affects biological nitrogen fixation, BNF; ecological and management factors that influence BNF; a simple nitrogen cycling model, including role of litterfall, the ’albida effect’, the ’safety net phenomenon’, and closed nutrient cycling, and factors that influence decomposition of tree biomass and N contribution, and avenues for N loss; and cardinal management practices that improve efficiency of N contribution from tree biomass. This book is valuable to students of agriculture and forestry, and to professionals involved in advising farmers about agroforestry.
€ 64,90
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Elicitor induced resistance in taro against Phytophthora leaf blight
Recent Advances in leaf blight disease control
Raj Shekhar, Misra Ajay, Kumar Mishra
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843366502 § data di pub. 20101029 § pagine 276
Leaf blight of taro, caused by Phytophthora colocasiae Raciborski, is the most destructive disease of Colocasia esculenta.The disease has severely constrained taro production. Based on disease severity its highly solicited to develop disease prevention method. The use of disease-free planting material is important in halting the spread of P. colocasiae from nurseries to fields and also highly relevant to limiting the spread of it across the globe.In view of that we have developed Nested PCR-Primers for rapid and sensitive detection of Phytophthora colocasiae in infected planting material and infested soil. We have further aimed at investigating the role of BAP (synthetic cytokinin) , pathogen derived elicitor protein in the interaction of P. colocasiae and its host plant taro, to explore its potential in controlling taro leaf blight disease.Our investigation shows that transgenic taro plants expressing eiher an elicitor protein or increased cytokinin level could be useful to engineer broad disease protection in taro plant against Phytophthora leaf blight.
€ 86,90
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Amino acids in the atmospheric and marine environments distributions and the influence of chiral characteristics
Moh’d, Wedyan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843368360 § data di pub. 20101029 § pagine 308
The number of studies focusing on atmospheric Organic Nitrogen (ON) deposition (wet and dry) has increased steadily in recent years, but comparatively little has been done to draw together this disparate knowledge. The global view confirms the quantitative importance of ON in atmosphere. These studies have a cumulative data also helps to clarify some of the uncertainly that arises from the generally locally and temporally limited scale of the individual studies. Because of analytical and procedural changes in recent decades assessments are made of the comparability of the data set caution is needed in comparisons of individual studies but the overall trends in the compiled set are more robust. With regard to the sources, it is likely that some of the organic material observed is not locally generated but undergoes extensive or long-range atmospheric transport.
€ 86,90
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The Causes and Consequences of Variation in Evolutionary Processes
The Effects on DNA Sequence Data
Lee, Bofkin
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843369565 § data di pub. 20101029 § pagine 248
Dr. Lee Bofkin is a misfit. Whilst completing his PhD at Cambridge he was breakdancing for the UK. After finishing his thesis he left science for the rosy world of finance. Then the markets crashed. He claimed it was not his fault. It was his fault but don’t tell anyone. Having left science and finance he now wanders the globe as an itinerant photographer, party organizer and comedy writer. Take a deep breath; it’ll probably all work out OK in the end.
€ 86,90
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Nutrition of Native Grasses
Chemcial and Digestion Characterisitics
Roque G., Ramirez-Lozano Humberto, González-Rodríguez
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843369008 § data di pub. 20101028 § pagine 88
The aim of the study was to measure differences in nutritive content, over four seasons, of native grasses such as Aristida purpurea Nutt. var. longiseta (Steud.) Vasey, Bouteloua curtipendula (Gould et Kapadia) , Bouteloua hirsuta Lag., Bouteloua trífida (Thurber) , Chloris verticillata Nutt., Digitaria insularis (L.) , Panicum halli (Vasey.) , Setaria grisebachii (Fourn.) , Setaria macrostachya (H.B.K) , Tridens eragrostoides, Tridens muticus (Torr.) Wash., and cultivated Cenchrus ciliaris (L.) and Rhynchelytrum repens (Willd.) C. E. Hubb. that are used as forages for grazing ruminants. Cenchrus ciliaris was included as reference grass of good nutritional quality. Higher chemical content and EDDM and EDCP occurred during the wet seasons (summer and autumn) . Because of their good nutritional quality, grasses such as Panicum hallii, Setaria grisebachii, Setaria macrostachya and Tridens eragrostoides can be considered good forages for ruminants.
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Evaluation of Drymatter Intake Estimation Techniques in Dairy Cows
MSc Thesis Report done at Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Likawent, Yeheyis Engedaw
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843368643 § data di pub. 20101028 § pagine 56
The dry matter (DM) and water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) content of the grass are important parameters to be considered in grazing systems because they can affect dry matter intake (DMI) and thereby the amount of nutrient consumed. The DM and WSC content of the grass increase over the day which is attributed to loss of moisture and accumulation of the products of photosynthesis. Measurement of DMI, especially during grazing, is still difficult and not very accurate. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of morning vs. evening allowance to a new paddock in a daily strip grazing management system on DMI using three techniques (DM disappearance, net energy and n- alkane) .The difference in DMI estimates was significant (p=0.0000) . The DM disappearance technique gave the lowest DMI estimation (11.2 kg/cow/day) with a high coefficient of variation (10.63%) and DMI estimated with the n-alkane technique was the highest (15.9 kg/cow/day) with the lowest coefficient of variation (4.79%) . Among the three techniques n-alkane technique is found to be a good DMI estimation technique and dry matter disappearance technique to be a poor estimator.
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MELON FLY, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) [DIPTERA : TEPHRITIDAE]
BIO-ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
R. C., Jhala D., B. Sisodiya
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843370080 § data di pub. 20101128 § pagine 208
Smooth gourd was found most preferred host for multiplication of Bactrocera cucurbitae. The fly was more active during July-August. Minimum temperature, relative humidity and mean vapour pressure affected the pest positively, while bright sunshine hours and vapour pressure deficit negatively. As B. cucurbitae increased, Dacus ciliatus decreased or vice versa. B. cucurbitae was dominant in bitter gourd, while D. ciliatus in small gourd. Marsdenia volubilis and ply as wood while ethanol and hexane as solvent were found most suitable for impregnation of cue lure. The optimum size for impregnation of cue lure in 1.2 cm thick plywood was found to be 3 x 3 cm. The plywood block impregnated with cue lure (ethanol + cue lure + dichlorvos in the ratio of 6:4:1) and sealed air tightly using aluminium foil can be stored for 2 months without significant adverse effect on fly catches. Green and Yellow coloured traps caught more flies. Mix bait of different ingredients was more attractive to B. cucurbitae as compared to bait of individual ingredient. Integration of male annihilation technique with bait application technique was found most effective strategy for management of B. cucurbitae.
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Fishery biology of ribbon fish Trichiurus japonicus Kagoshima - Japan
Kagoshima Bay AGE AND GROWTH, Otolith, Length at age REPRODUCTION, GSI and maturity stage, Spawning frequency FISH LANDING
Alaa Eldin, El-Haweet
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843373579 § data di pub. 20101128 § pagine 88
Ribbon fish population is one of the important fishery resources in Kagoshima Bay, southern Japan. Age and growth and the annual total mortality coefficient were examined. The age marks on otolith formed once a year between December and February. Females grew faster reached a larger size at age than males. Developmental stages of oocytes and maturity stages of the ovaries were determined after examination of histological section, and batch fecundity was obtained from the frequency of egg diameter. Ribbon fish in Kagoshima Bay mature at age one and the spawning season lasts long from April to October. Main fishing gears of ribbon fish are longline and bottom trolling.Landing volume and number of fishermen landing were examined. Multiple correlation analysis indicated that monthly landing volumes were affected by CPUE and especially the number of fishermen. Ribbon fishes of Kagoshima Bay are relatively moderate in growth among the Japanese populations, having a multiple spawning with annual fluctuation in the spawning period and peak, their catches are consists of relatively large and mature individuals and the stock seems to be considerable exploited.
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Evolutionary Dynamics of RNA-like Replicators
A Bioinformatic Approach to the Origin of Life
Nobuto, Takeuchi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843376600 § data di pub. 20101128 § pagine 288
The origin of life has always attracted scientific inquiries. The RNA world hypothesis, which is currently considered to be the most plausible scenario for the origin of life, posits that, before the evolution of DNA and proteins, primordial life was based on RNA for both genetic information storage and chemical catalysis. In its simplest form, the RNA world consists of RNA molecules that can replicate themselves. How can a system of such simple replicators evolve into life as we know it? To put it differently, how can a system of simple RNA-like replicators increase its complexity through Darwinian evolution? This thesis approaches this question from a view point of bioinformatics (the studies of informational processes in biotic systems) . Mathematical or computational models are used to obtain novel insights into the evolutionary dynamics of RNA-like replicator systems. The thesis begins with a review of the past studies including those of the author’s and then presents each of the author’s studies in detail. The thesis should be of interest to researchers and students who are interested in the origin of life, prebiotic evolution, evolutionary biology and theoretical biology.
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Role of antibiotics on silkworm growth and disease management
An affirmative approach towards enhancement of silk productivity
Amit , Srivastava Dr., Venkatesh Kumar R
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843352758 § data di pub. 20101125 § pagine 92
Insect resources are vast and diverse due to their massive diversity. The exploitation and utilization of insect resources is classified into different categories. The most important among them are the insects of industrial resources which include the utilization of silkworm, honeybee, lac insect and dye insect. Although there are several stages of sericulture from soil to silk, one of the important stages is the technology of feeding of the silkworm. In recent years some antimicrobial agents have been used in sericulture industry as a diet supplement for controlling of silkworm diseases and to improve the production of silk. The antibiotic feed supplementation not only prevents infections caused by pathogens but also enhanced economic parameters in silkworm, Bombyx mori. Antibiotics administration showed promising results in harvesting better crop and controlling the silkworm diseases to a significant level. The bond between antibiotics and silkworm is further strengthened by the current use of silkworm in drug screening and pathogen studies system due to its short larval duration and ethically acceptable model.
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Variability of bone mineral density in elderly postmenopausal women bochemical and genetic factors
John, Scariano
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843364683 § data di pub. 20101124 § pagine 140
This dissertation features two manuscripts that appeared recently in peer-reviewed publications, and a third report, submitted for publication, that identify biochemical and genetic factors that help explain the wide variability of bone mineral density (BMD) measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry in a population of 226 healthy, elderly female volunteers. After the Introduction section, each manuscript is prefaced by a foreword and appears in a separate chapter. The first publication compares the diagnostic efficacy of two biochemical markers of bone metabolism for identifying women with decreased BMD. This report highlights the wide differences between individuals in the circulating levels of specific biochemical markers of bone resorption and formation in healthy women. Based on these findings, our immediate goal was to identify factors that help explain such broad variability in BMD and circulating levels of biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly subjects. Our preliminary evidence indicated that measurement of biochemical markers of bone metabolism in serum enables the identification of subjects with osteoporosis.
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Protein Microarrays Based on Recombinant Antibody Fragments
Catcher and Carrier - a Crucial Combination
Cornelia, Steinhauer
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843375696 § data di pub. 20101124 § pagine 104
DNA microarray is a well-established technology for gene expression profiling throughout biological research and clinical diagnostics. However, the development of comparable technologies on protein level has turned out to be complicated by the distinct nature of individual protein molecules. Here, we suggest the use of structurally uniform recombinant antibody molecules as catcher molecules for protein analytes. In the scope of this thesis, the catcher molecule has been discussed in terms of sensitivity of detection, on-chip stability and the format antibody-molecules can be spotted onto the solid support. At the same time, different carriers have been evaluated with regard to their structure (1-, 2- or 3-dimensional) and coupling chemistries (adsorption, covalent coupling or affinity coupling) . Thus, this thesis provides important technological insides, of use for anyone intending to perform protein profiling in large scale and high throughput manner.
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TOXICITY AND SUBTLE EFFECTS OF PESTICIDES ON PIERCING-SUCKING PESTS
STUDIES ON ACUTE, CHRONIC TOXICITY AND SUBTLE EFFECTS OF SOME PESTICIDES ON PIERCING-SUCKING PESTS
RANIA, MOHAMMED
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843375962 § data di pub. 20101121 § pagine 244
Since the early era the resistance of arthropods to crop management chemicals had been problematic of synthetic organic pesticides.The resistance phenomena has its effects on pest biology,behaviour and its structural tissues also.Insects could gain metabolic resistance by some modefications in its enzymes.So the study of pesticides’sciences is so important to understand of its mode of action inside the target agriculture pests. This book also contains: 1-Determination of lethal and sublethal concentrations of certain pesticides against two piercing-sucking pests,in order to get resistant strains of both pests to tested pesticides. 2-Demogrphic-toxicological studies of each resistant and control pests all over selected generations. 3-Histological studies by light microscope of each resistant and control pests mid-guts, integuments, ovaries and neuro-muscular junctions. 4-Analysis of esterases and oxidases in each resistant and control pests at specified generations.
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Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria
Biodiversity Assessment at Field Genebank of National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Nigeria
TEMITOPE, BOROKINI Marco, A. López-Carlos
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838393377 § data di pub. 20101115 § pagine 56
The diversity of plants in the Field Genebank of the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) , Nigeria was assessed and reported in this publication. It was discovered tree species have the highest population, followed by the herbaceous plants. The dominant plant families in this field genebank are Caesalpiniaceae (20 representative species) , Apocynaceae and Euphorbiaceae with 19 representatives, Mimosaceae and Papilionideae with 18; indicating high diversity of the species in these families in Nigeria. Furthermore, more than 80% of the plants are dicotyledonous. The Field Genebank has successfully conserved some endangered plant species in Nigeria and is still working on many others.
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Nutritional quality of wet brewers’ grains as livestock feed
Effects on intake and performance
Roque G., Ramirez-Lozano Jairo, I. Aguilera-Soto
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843375412 § data di pub. 20101116 § pagine 72
Five experiments were carried out to evaluate the effects of the use of brewer’s grain (BG) It is suggested that pigs may be feeding with 30% WBG diets in post-weaning periods and 30 or 45% during growing and finishing periods. In feedlot sheep, grow increments and digestion characteristics of lambs were similar among treatments. Lambs fed bicarbonate or monensin or bicarbonate and monensin combination had better performance characteristics than lambs on control diet, with bicarbonate or endogenous enzymes. In dairy cattle, the dry matter intake, milk production and acetate:propionate ratio were enhanced by bicarbonate or enzymes addition.
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Interpolymer complexed polysaccharides: A means for colon targeting
Interpolymer complexation
Gurpreet, Kaur Dr., Ashok K. Tiwary P., Balasubramanian
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843371032 § data di pub. 20101115 § pagine 232
Colonic microflora is recognized as a preferable triggering component in the design of colon specific drug delivery systems since there is an abrupt increase of the bacterial population and corresponding enzyme activities in the colon. The metabolism of plant polysaccharides by microflora of large intestine has been extensively investigated. However, these polysaccharides in their putative form are soluble in acidic pH of stomach. Therefore, investigations have been carried out to use modified or cross linked polysaccharides for preventing drug release from dosage forms in the stomach. This book deals with colon targeting of corticosteroid for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease employing interpolymer complex between natural polymers. The interpolymer complexed films can be used for coating tablets that can effectively deliver the drugs to colon. This book should be especially useful to the researchers aiming to design dosage forms for delivering drugs in the colon either for local action or for increasing the absorption.Shorttitle
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INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE - STORED-PRODUCT INSECTS
Mechanism and Management Strategies
P., Pretheep-Kumar S., Mohan Mahbuba, Akter
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843374118 § data di pub. 20101112 § pagine 64
Treatment with chemicals including application of contact insecticides and fumigation are the major methods available at present for the protection of stored products. Resistance development is a consequence of natural selection. Insecticide resistance to both fumigants and contact insecticides is a serious problem in controlling stored product insect pests throughout the world. This book provides information about the various mechanisms of insecticide resistance and their management strategies. Light is also shed about the development of resistance and the impact of insecticide resistance in various countries. A better understanding of the resistance mechanisms and management strategies is highly essential to manage the insect pests attacking stored products very effectively.
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Induce breeding of Labeo calbasu using synthetic hormone, Ovaprim
Mohammad, Abdul Momin Siddique Sree, Siba Prasad Chakraborty Ashok, Chavan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843367318 § data di pub. 20101105 § pagine 56
Availability of required quantity of fish seed of desired species is one of the most important pre- requisite for successful fish farming. The widely cultured Indian major carps in inland waters like Calbasu (Labeo calbasu) normally do not breed in confined waters. The experiment was conducted to study the induced breeding of Labeo calbasu using synthetic hormone (Ovaprim) . Induced Breeding is an artificial scientific technique whereby ripe fish breeders are stimulated by careful and intentional environmental manipulation. Induced breeding required an integrated system unit of different physical and biological facilities. These requirements are possible to fulfill by establishing a hatchery. Therefore, it is essential to develop the breeding technology of Labeo calbasu through proper dose optimization of synthetic hormone treatment for future development.
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Biotechnology for Bioassay of Biomolecules from callus of Stevia
A Monograph for Biotechnology, Bioassay and Biochemistry of Stevia rebaudiana
Aparna, Taware Digambar, Mukadam
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843361859 § data di pub. 20101104 § pagine 132
Stevia rebaudiana has an alternative name sweet hurb. It is likely to become a major source of high potency sweetener for the growing natural food market of the world in near future. The enterprising results were found for the successful micro propagation with simple and minimum modifications of the quality and quantity to the basal medium. Different combinations of cytokinins and auxins found challengeable achievements for micro propagation enhancement. Attempts on callus regeneration and its organogenesis with tallentful modifications of physio-chemical conditions in the laboratory proved a fruitful achievement in the studies. Hunting of industrial utility, macromolecules from developing callus under different circumstances was a landmark and hopeful achievement in the study. The macromolecules can be controlled or enhanced for their production by changing the physiochemical conditions during callus grown. The most and beautiful part of this novel study lies with bioassay parameters which yielded with enormous potential, antibacterial and antifungal chemicals from the callus extracts.
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Effects of N, P and FYM on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Triticale
Salilew Abebe, Zeleke Richa, Raizada
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843367653 § data di pub. 20101105 § pagine 88
Combinations of five rates of N/P (0/0, 16/5, 32/10, 48/15, &amp; 64/20 kg/ha) &amp; five rates of FYM (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 &amp; 10 t/ha) were used as treatments. Main effects of N/P significantly influenced most agronomic parameters, growth, yield and yield components of triticale. However, FYM &amp; its interaction with N/P did not significantly affect. Application of N/P rates at 48/15 kg/ha affected grain yield/ha significantly over lower rates. But further increase in N/P rates to 64/20 kg/ha did not increase yield significantly as compared to that at 48/15 kg/ha. Main effects of FYM and its interaction with fertilizer application did not affect yield levels significantly. N/P application rates revealed that concentration &amp; uptake of N &amp; P in triticale grain &amp; straw increased with increasing levels of N &amp; P. FYM application rates showed inconsistent concentration of N &amp; P in the straw and grain. Maximum apparent fertilizer % N &amp; P recovery was observed at 64 kg N &amp; 15 kg P/ha. However, the highest agronomic efficiency were recorded at 48 &amp; 15 kg N &amp; P/ha. Similarly, the highest physiological efficiency was obtained at 48 and 15 kg N &amp; P/ha.
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Advancement of Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Rajarshi Kumar, Gaur Mangal, Singh Rathore Dr.Vijai, Kumar Gupta
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843371452 § data di pub. 20101105 § pagine 280
Biotechnology has proved to be one of the more fruitful technological approaches sciences, being both very powerful and able to generate valuable intellectual property. This book aims to present examples in the application molecular biology and genetic engineering. This book shows how areas as diverse as agrofood technology, fine chemistry, detergents, bioremediation and biosensors receive significant contributions from biotechnology approaches. The fundamental principles that underpin all biotechnology are explained and a full range of examples are discussed to show how these principles are applied; from starting substrate to final product.
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Recent Trends in Microbial Biotechnology
Techniques in Microbiology
Dr.Vivek , Bajpai Pallavi, Sharma
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843390026 § data di pub. 20101231 § pagine 344
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms that is the organisms which are of microscopic dimensions. These organisms are too small to be clearly perceived by the unaided human eye. If an object has a diameter of less than 0.1 mm, the eye can not perceive (or more correctly resolve) it at all, and very little detail can be perceived in an object with a diameter of I mm. Roughly speaking organisms with a diameter of 1 mm or less are microorganisms and fall into the broad domain of microbiology. Since most microorganisms are only a few thousandths of a millimeter in size. They can only be seen with the aid of microscope. As a direct consequence of the invisibility of microbes to the naked eye and the need for special techniques to study them.
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GENETIC AND NUTRITIONAL DIVERSITY OF ANIMAL AND PLANT RESOURCES
AS ANIMAL FEED AND THEIR UTILIZATION IN SWINE HUSBANDRY IN THE MEKONG DELTA OF VIETNAM
LE THI, MEN Muhammad, Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843387668 § data di pub. 20101229 § pagine 108
The available local feed sources in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam were estimated by the chemical components such as genetic diversities and nutritional values because of the necessity to conserve and select their valuable traits, and to track the genetic variations. The experiments were also conducted using pigs to evaluate the ultilization of the feed resources on the growth/cost performances and carcass values. However, there has no conservation strategy for either wild species or local landraces. Furthermore, interest in their nutritional values that have been used for animals as the sustainable potential sources of dietary protein and lipid for the future. From the study, it was concluded that local feed materials have large potentials for new disirable pig meat production. The plant and fish feed resources must be intensively conserved, surveyed, evaluated and developed as adaptable production components in the region.
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GROWTH, YIELD AND EFFICIENCY OF WHEAT AFFECTED BY IRRIGATION AND NITROGEN
Growth, Yield and Radiation use Efficiency of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as Affected by Different Levels of Irrigation and Nitrogen
Muhammad, Asif Amjed, Ali M., Imdadul Hoque
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843389778 § data di pub. 20101229 § pagine 116
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important food grain crop grown in the world. It ranks first in the world cereal crops accounting for 30% of all cereal food worldwide and is a staple food for over 10 billion people in as many as 43 countries of the world. It provides about 20% of the total food calories for the human race (S.R. Reddy 2004) . It is also a significant source of carbohydrates and nutrition both for human beings and animals. Its straw constitute an essential part of livestock feed as well as for paper making. Due to its immense and multipurpose use in daily life, the Prosperity and well being of pakistan depends upon good harvest of wheat. In view of the importance of the irrigation and nitrogen for crop production present study is planned with the following objectives. 1. To determine the optimum water and nitrogen requirement of the wheat crop. 2. To identify the growth stages in wheat more sensitive to water deficit conditions. 3. To determine the effect of different levels of irrigation and nitrogen on growths, radiation use efficiency (RUE) and yield of wheat.
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In vitro regeneration and characterization of aromatic rice varieties
Application of biotechnology for the improvement of indigenous aromatic rice varieties of Bangladesh
Rakha Hari, Sarker Tahmina, Islam
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843377010 § data di pub. 20101228 § pagine 108
Aromatic rice varieties are of traditional type. These indigenous rice cultivars are low yielding but their higher price and low cost of cultivation generate superior profit margins compared to other rice varieties. Several biotic and abiotic factors are believed to be responsible for the low yield potentials of these varieties of Bangladesh. In addition to the conventional breeding methods, biotechnological techniques can be applied in overcoming such constraints. But limited information is available regarding the improvement of these rice varieties through biotechnology. In vitro techniques as well as molecular characterization these varieties may play significant role in their improvement. This book reports about a genotype independent regeneration protocol for six aromatic rice varieties from Bangladesh as well as the diversity of these varieties by RAPD analysis. Moreover possibility of electroporation has been exploited as a transformation protocol using GFP. This book will be very helpful for the researchers who are interested in improvement of traditional aromatic rice varieties using modern biotechnological techniques.
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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF CHICKPEA FUSARIUM WILT IN ETHIOPIA
Disease Distribution, Incidences and Management Options
Merkuz Abera, Admassu (Ph.D)
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843381154 § data di pub. 20101228 § pagine 124
Survey &amp; experiments were conducted on chickpea fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris) in sick plot, farmers’ field, laboratory &amp; glass house to determine the distribution &amp; incidence &amp; to evaluate the effects of sowing date, variety, seedbed preparation method, biocontrol agent &amp; biofumigation with Brassica carinata for the management of disease. Surveys result showed disease distributed in all assessed areas. Field experiments at wilt sick plot &amp; naturally wilt infested indicated that Shasho was the most resistant variety to wilt, followed by Marye. Mortality of the susceptible check, JG-62, due to wilting was 100%. The farmers’ sowing date &amp; the raised beds exhibited relatively lower rate of mortality due to fusarium wilt. Trichoderma isolates were collected from soils grown with chickpea. In potted experiment isolates treatment on two chickpea varieties showed reduced wilt incidence, delayed disease onset with varying magnitude. Biofumigation experiments in the glass house with Brassica carinata as green manure, seed meal &amp; dried plant residue against wilt results showed that reduced incidence of chickpea fusarium wilt over the control.
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Complex Network Models of Protein Structures
Structural Correlates of Biophysical Properties
Ganesh, Bagler Sharifah, Rabitah S H
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843358606 § data di pub. 20101223 § pagine 140
This book presents a study of structural properties of proteins, with an exceptional finding and its correlation to folding kinetics. Proteins, with their structure-specific functions, form an important class of biomolecules for cellular functions. I used a coarse-grained graph theoretical approach, also known as complex network analysis, for my investigations. This methodology has been applied to study many complex systems ranging from social networks, technological networks (internet, WWW) , transportation networks and biological networks (macromolecular, brain functional networks etc.) . Interestingly, these systems with disparate origins and nature have been found to have certain common network features. In my investigations I uncovered an exceptional, generic property ("assortativity") of network models of proteins structures. I built contact networks of protein structure at different interaction-scales to identify biophysical correlate of assortativity. These findings reiterate the importance of coarse-grained models in understanding the function, kinetics of proteins. This modeling paradigm could be crucial for protein folding problem and for targeted design of enzymes.
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Actinomycetes from Endau Rompin Forest Reserve Johor And Selected Soils of Malaysia
Hasnah, Md. Jais Anis, Safirah M Z
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838303765 § data di pub. 20100530 § pagine 80
Endau Rompin Forest reserve, Johor, Malaysia encompasses an area of about 870 km2 located at 2º 26’ 20" N, 103º 16’ 22" E. It is one of the largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia, situated at the southern tip of the peninsular. It is a nature’s heritage that housed many unique and endemic plants and animals. It also housed ancient volcanic rocks which were believed to have formed about 240 million years ago. In fact, quartz crystal ignimbrite can be clearly seen on the ground surface at the Upeh Guling water fall which is about 15 minutes walk from Kuala Merong. It is considered to be one of the last remaining lowland dipterocarp forest in Malaysia. In this manuscript some of the actinomycetes collected and identified were described. Conservation of Endau Rompin Forest Reserve in Johor, Malaysia also harbors potentially important microbes such as actinomycetes which may lead to significant discovery of secondary metabolites which may be useful in pharmaceutical, agricultural and food industries.
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Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
Regulation by Rab GTPases
Simarna, Kaur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838303925 § data di pub. 20100530 § pagine 172
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by the dysfunction of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) . The predominant mutation found in CF patients (delta F508) results in a mislocalized channel, which is unable to reach the plasma membrane. Rab proteins are small GTPases involved in vesicle transport. The regulation of CFTR by Rab GTPases-4 and 27a was evaluated in multiple cell systems: the colorectal HT-29 cells, bronchial epithelial IB3-1 and S9 cells. Over-expression of Rab proteins led to inhibition of CFTR activity by reducing its cell surface level, without affecting the total CFTR pool. GDP-locked and GTPase-deficient mutants of Rabs-4 and 27a were found to regulate CFTR at varying degrees by binding to the channel. Signaling mechanisms that control modulation of CFTR activity by Rab proteins include the PI3 kinase and MAP kinase cascades. Proposed models showcase a possible role for Rab4 in mediating the recycling of CFTR or delta F508 from the plasma membrane to the microsomes inside the cell. Rab27a can potentially be a key player in regulating the trafficking of CFTR or delta F508 towards the lysosomes for degradation, which is reversed by effector proteins.
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A Polymeric Micro Total Analysis System for Single-Cell Analysis
Revolutionizing the methodology of cell sampling
Hsuan-Hong, Lai
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838304274 § data di pub. 20100530 § pagine 120
The advancement of microengineering has enabled the manipulation and analysis of single cells, which is critical in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the basic physiological functions from the point of view of modern biologists. Unfortunately, analysis of single cells remains challenging from a technical perspective, mainly because of the miniature nature of the cell and the high throughput requirements of the analysis. Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) emerges as a research field that shows great promise in this perspective. This book, therefore, presents a model of the microengineered analytical system that combines now-a-day most precise and high-sensitivity analytical tools all integrated into a single experiment and a single device. This example of instrumentation should shed some light on the breakthrough in single-cell cytometry. This book should be especially useful to investigators or professionals in biological or analytical related fields, or anyone else who may be considering conducting research in life sciences.
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Fungal Proteomics of Ophiostoma ulmi
Proteomic Investigation of BiosynthesisExopolysaccharide by Ophiostoma ulmi
Chun Bei, Huang and, Bradley A. Saville
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838305011 § data di pub. 20100530 § pagine 100
The dutch elm tree disease casual agent, Ophiostoma ulmi, was investigated for its ability to produce exopolyssacharides (EPS) , which have great industrial potential. This book introduced the study of EPS biosynthesis, using proteomics tools with the purpose of identifying the proteins/enzymes that were responsible for EPS biosynthesis. The extracellular O. ulmi protein profile under various culture conditions was obtained with SDS PAGE and then compared. The gel bands were then excised and treated with trypsin, followed by protein identification by a matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) instrument. It was found that sucrose synthase, acyl carriers proteins and various transferases were induced by substrate (sucrose) , or nitrogen source (asparagine) , which indicated an intracellular biosynthesis pathway. This is the first proteomic work based on O. ulmi, which provides insights on both fungal proteomics and fungal EPS biosynthesis.
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The Response of E. coli to the Biocide Polyhexamethylene Biguanide
The molecular stress response to PHMB suggests interaction with nucleic acids is crucial for biocidal activity.
MICHAEL, ALLEN
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838373874 § data di pub. 20100608 § pagine 364
Response of E. coli to PHMB Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) is a cationic surfactant commonly used as a biocide against a wide range of microorganisms in a variety of medical and industrial contexts. PHMB has bacteriostatic or bactericidal effects depending on concentration. Previously its action was thought to be caused by disruption of the outer and inner membranes. Transcriptional and protein profiles were generated for E. coli cells exposed to bacteriostatic levels of PHMB. Genes found to be altered in their expression were associated with outer, periplasmic and inner membrane functin and also cytoplasmic function. Crucially, the results showed the induction of members of the DNA and cytoplasmic protein damage responses, suggesting that effects of PHMB are not restricted to the cell envelope but also occur in the cytoplasm. PHMB was then shown to bind to nucleic acids in vitro in a highly cooperative manner and cause their precipitation. The dosage dependent effect observed in PHMB activity can be attributed, not only to the disruption of inner membrane, but also to the interaction with cytoplasmic nucleic acids.
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Protein Production in Terms of Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
Analysis of Factors Controlling Protein Production in Terms of Plant Nutritional Physiology and Plant Molecular Biology
Hany, El-Shemy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838373119 § data di pub. 20100614 § pagine 152
Worldwide, legume seed proteins represent a major source of amino acids for human and animal nutrition. Legume seeds are an important and economical source of protein in the diet of many developed and developing countries. Modern agricultural biotechnology allows specific genes to be moved from one plant into another unrelated species to confer a desired trait. Genetically modified food crops and agricultural biotechnology have generated interest and controversy around the world. Understanding both the benefits and the potential negative effects to the food supply and the environment are the focus of many scientific researchers. Plant proteins, when used as dietary protein, are generally incomplete in nutrition due to their deficiency in several essential amino acids, for example, lysine and tryptophan in cereals and methionine and cysteine in legumes. Modern biotechnology offers alternative approaches for rectifying this nutrition deficiency.
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Production of Radiolabeled E-Peptide
Biologically Active Anti-Cancerous Peptide
Christine, Sallum
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838374901 § data di pub. 20100620 § pagine 76
Ea4 peptide of rainbow trout pro-IGF-I has been shown to exert anti-cancer activities in human cancer cell lines. Kou and Chen (2003) have shown that the trout Ea-4 peptide could bind specifically with a binding component on the membrane of neuroblastoma cells (SK-NF-1) . In order to characterize this binding component, a radio-labeled ligand with high specific activity will be required. In this study, effort was made to label trout Ea4-peptide by phosphorylation by protein kinase A (PKA) with radioactive ATP. Recombinant PKA4 peptide was prepared by adding 5 amino acid residues to the carboxyl-terminal of the trout Ea4-peptide. Following partial purification, recombinant PKA4 peptide and Ea4-peptide were active in mitogenesis in mouse fibroblast cells and morphological differentiation in SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cells. By protein kinase reaction, recombinant PKA4 peptide was labeled with 32P-ATP. Both rtEa4 and PKA4 peptides were labeled with 32P using the PKA enzyme. PKA4 peptide was labeled at levels over 10 times the expected values. Four serine phosphorylation sites and 3 threonine phosphorylation sites on the rtEa4 peptide may have contributed to the phosphorylation.
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PHB Production in Transgenic A. thaliana Seeds
Review, Development and Analysis
Pornpa, Suriyamongkol
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838375427 § data di pub. 20100705 § pagine 212
The increasing use of plastics by society and the effects of non-degradable petroleum based plastic wastes on our environment is a growing concern. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) , macromolecule-polyesters naturally produced by many species of microorganisms, are being considered as a replacement for conventional petroleum-derived plastics. The study described in this book illustrates creation of transgenic plants that produces Polyhydroxybutyrates (PHB) , which belongs to PHA family, in developing seeds. Genes responsible for PHB production were isolated from a natural producer, R. eutropha, and introduced into A. thaliana by Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. Homozygous lines with single copy of transgenes were developed and characterised at molecular level. Transgenic seeds were analyzed by Gas Chromatography and found to accumulate 0.772 ± 0.006% PHB (dry weight) . This study demonstrates the possibility of biodegradable plastic production in transgenic plants and should be useful to plant science researchers or anyone who may be interested in the subject.
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Monoamine Transporter Inhibitors
Novel Target for Drug Development
Rohan P., Perera
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838375953 § data di pub. 20100620 § pagine 164
Vesicular monoamine transporters (VMAT) are responsible for the uptake of cytosolic monoamines into synaptic vesicles in monoaminergic neurons. In the central nervous system, vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) is the only transporter that moves cytoplasmic dopamine (DA) into synaptic vesicles. Pharmacologically enhancing DA sequestration by VMAT2, and thus preventing the oxidation of DA, may be a strategy for treating diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. The neurotoxicity and addictive properties of various psychostimulants have been attributed, at least partly, to their interference with VMAT2 functions. Therefore, VMAT2 may also be a novel target for the development of treatments for psychostimulant abuse. This book summarizes the possible role of VMAT2 as a therapeutic target and the current understanding of the structure-activity relationship of ligands, including tetrabenazine analogs, ketanserin analogs, and 3-amine-2- phenylpropene with VMAT. The molecular structure of VMAT2 and its relevance to ligand binding and the mechanism of transport of these compounds through VMAT are briefly discussed in this book.
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Fatty acid metabolism in poultry and effects on meat and egg fatty acid composition
Reza, Poureslami
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838376998 § data di pub. 20100705 § pagine 212
The current dietary recommendations for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases underline I) increasing MUFA intake (mainly 18:1n-9) at the expense of SFA intake (mainly 16:0) and II) increasing n-3 LC PUFA intake. Chicken egg and meat are natural sources of n-3 LC PUFA, and their consumption contributes to the intake of these semi-essential nutrients. Many efforts have been made to improve their fatty acid composition however, some aspects remain uncertain. The specific objectives of the present PhD thesis were [1] to study metabolism of fatty acids (accumulation and bioconversion efficiency) in broiler chickens and the impact of dietary fatty acids composition, and animal factors on the fatty acid metabolism, [2] to study the effect of animal factors together with diet on the fatty acid composition of muscles and organs in broiler chickens and [3] to study the interaction effects of dietary fatty acids on the egg yolk fatty acid composition. To fulfill these objectives, three experiments were carried out of which one trial was performed on broiler chicken and the two others on laying hens.
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What Drives Regeneration?
A Minute Manifesto on the Many Mechanisms That May Mitigate Organ and Limb Regeneration in Mammalian Mice and Men
Ameer, Tohamy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838377018 § data di pub. 20100625 § pagine 72
Regeneration has not just been a subject for science fiction and comic books. From as early as the 1900’s with Dr. Thomas Morgan’s research on flatworms, to as recently as Dr. Ellen Heber-Katz’s work on the Murphy Roths Large mouse in 2004, research on regeneration has advanced in leaps and strides. While the process is commonplace in the average, everyday amphibian, such as salamanders and newts, mammals have a severely stunted ability to recover from wounds. This depends on the organisms’ ability to promote cell proliferation without promoting scar tissue from forming. So what drives this mechanism? This thesis aims to detail the various mechanisms involved in regeneration, the evolutionary divergence of reptiles, mammals, and amphibians, and illustrate the effects that sexual maturity has on the mammalian ability to regenerate
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Cell Cycle Control of Mammalian Neural Stem Cells
Putting a Speed Limit on G1
Federico, Calegari Paolo, Salomoni
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838381695 § data di pub. 20100705 § pagine 68
The potential to unlimitedly expand and generate differentiated cell types is a key feature of somatic stem cells. Within the nervous system, cellular and environmental determinants tightly control the expansion and differentiation of neural stem cells. Importantly, a number of studies indicate that changes in cell cycle length can influence development and physiopathology of the nervous system, and may have played a role during evolution of the mammalian brain. Specifically, it has been suggested that the length of G1 can directly influence the differentiation of neural precursors. This has prompted the proposal of a model to explain how manipulation of G1 length can be used to expand neural stem cells. If validated in non-neural systems, this model may provide the means to control the proliferation vs. differentiation of somatic stem cells, which will represent a significant advance in the field.
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Molecular Biology of Strawberry Vein Banding Caulimovirus
Characterization, Diagnosis and Host Range of SVBV
Ali, Mahmoudpour
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838306063 § data di pub. 20100517 § pagine 108
SVBV Strawberry vein banding virus (SVBV) , a member of Caulimoviridae, has a double-stranded DNA genome 7.9 kilobase pairs in size, and a spherical particle approximaltely 45 nanometers in diameter. SVBV is transmitted by aphids, as well as by dodder and grafting. It is not sap-transmissible. An important means of virus spread is through the propagation of infected plant materials. The use of certified virus- free plants for generating strawberry seedlings has minimized economic losses caused by SVBV and other strawberry infecting viruses. After demonstrating the infectivity of genomic clone (pSVBV-E3) a new construct using a binary vector was prepared to be used in agroinoculation. This means of inoculation paved the road to confirm many biological characteristics and furthermore expanding host range studies. Sequence data was used to design a sensitive protocol for diagnosis of virus infection through PCR.
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Transdermal Iontophoresis of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Maansi, Kumar Senshang, Lin
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838306179 § data di pub. 20100517 § pagine 168
The effect of various electronic and formulation variables on the in vitro permeation profiles and rate of hydromorphone across freshly-excised full-thickness hairless rat skin were investigated. The stability of the hydromorphone hydrochloride solution to the skin enzymes was also determined. Furthermore, the effects of current strength and drug concentration on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of hydromorphone were evaluated in vivo in hairless rats. Current was supplied by Phoresor IITM and the Trans Q1 GS patches were used in the in vivo studies. Results showed that by manipulating the electronic and formulation variables the transdermal iontophoretic delivery of hydromorphone hydrochloride can be controlled, and the possibility of obtaining therapeutically effective hydromorphone concentrations for the management of cancer-related pain is feasible by transdermal iontophoresis.
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Filamin: a scaffolding protein
Filamin’s role as a scaffolding protein in a photosensory signalling complex in Dictyostelium discoideum
Sarah, Annesley Leslie, Fuchigami
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838307411 § data di pub. 20100520 § pagine 216
Filamin is an actin-binding protein known to be essential for wild type slug phototaxis in D. discoideum. The protein contains an actin-binding domain (ABD) followed by a rod domain containing 6 closely related repeat segments. Here I show that repeats 2-6 in the rod domain and the ABD are essential for wild type phototaxis, suggesting that when these segments are missing proteins which bind to these segments are excluded from the photosensory pathway and phototaxis is impaired. Repeat 1 was shown not to be essential if filamin?1 was overexpressed to levels 10X higher than wild type filamin. This indicates that repeat 1 is not involved in directly binding proteins but is still required for the formation of fully functional complexes. Coimmunoprecipitation experiments identified 5 filamin-interacting proteins-RasD, Erkb, AMPK, PKB & GRP125. The interaction with RasD did not rely on a single repeat in the rod domain nor the ABD. It is unknown how filamin interacts with the other proteins involved in phototaxis but it’s probable that filamin acts as a scaffold for the assembly of a photosensory signalling complex through its repeats, predominantly repeats 2-6.
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Plant Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Genes
Overexpression of Antioxidant Genes in Transgenic Tomatoes Protects Plants Against Multiple Stresses
Yueju, Wang Michael, Wisniewski
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838307718 § data di pub. 20100520 § pagine 144
Exposure of plants to environmental conditions can increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide, superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. ROS can denature enzymes and damage important cellular components and is associated with a number of physiological disorders in plants. Plants have developed antioxidant enzymes, such as Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Ascorbate peroxidase (APX) to scavenge ROS and detoxify them. SOD and APX provide the first line of defense against ROS toxicity and protects plants against oxidative stress. The effect of increased Mn-superoxide dismutase (Mn-SOD) and cytosolic ascorbate peroxidase (cAPX) on various abiotic stresses was studied using transformed tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) plants. The results suggest that overexpression of antioxidant genes may play a role in increasing the resistance of plant tissues to various abiotic stresses in tomato.
€ 64,90
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Nature Conservation in Indonesia in The 21st Century:
Can Decentralisation Work?
Petrus, Gunarso
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838308357 § data di pub. 20100520 § pagine 280
Nature conservation in Indonesia in the 21st century will depend largely on the effectiveness of decentralization of the government. During the last three decades, under authoritarian and military government, Indonesia was able to achieve the reservation of a large proportion of land for state forest and nature conservation. The process, by which this occurred, however, alienated local people who have not been involved in decision-making over land use. The emerging democratic civil society that has resulted from the current reform movement (reformasi) offers the potential to redress this injustice. However, unless the current government is able to respond to demands for inclusiveness in resource management, the movement for greater regional autonomy will grow with pressure for in sub-ordination that lead to further fragmentation based on ethnic-driven politics, separation or even independence of the regions.
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The Ginsenosides: Yin and Yang in Angiogenesis
Patrick, YUE Ricky, Wong
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838310718 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 180
Ginseng has been used as a general tonic for many years. Its pharmacological actions are attributed to a group of saponin glycosides – ginsenosides. Different ginsenosides was reported to exert counteracting actions on angiogenesis - the formation of new blood vessels. Recently, we demonstrated the Yin – Yang action on angiomodulation would be attributed to different group of ginsenosides. In this study, the results showed that Rg1 is a potent angiogenic compound; it induced proliferation and tube formation of endothelial cells, microvascular sprouting in the rat aortic ring model, neovascularization in the Matrigel plug model and modulating expression of genes related to cytoskeletal dynamics, cell-cell adhesion and migration. Conversely, Rg3 could attenuate the VEGF- induced chemoinvasion and tube formation of endothelial cells, and the gelatinolytic activities of MMP-2 and -9. This book provides new findings on the diversity of pharmacological actions of ginseng, and hence Chinese herbs. Furthermore, at least, ginsenosides Rg1 and Rg3 would be the potential components in ginseng that can be developed for the angiotherapy.
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Virus and RNA Silencing
Polerovirus P0 and its mechanism of action in host plant
Maghsoud, PAZHOUHANDEH
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838311500 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 248
The poleroviruses are an agronomically important genus of plant viruses which can infect a wide range of hosts. Their genome is a single-stranded plus-sense RNA. The 5’-terminal ORF encodes the 29 kDa protein P0, a strong suppressor of Post- Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) , an important antiviral defense system in plants. I have investigated the mechanism of action of P0 in suppression of RNA silencing. Our data support a model in which P0 acts as an F-box protein, recruiting the post-translational modification system to overcome the post-transcriptional gene silencing system. In this model P0 interacts with SKP to constitute a SCFP0 complex which presumably addresses ARGONAUTE1 that is the slicer protein in the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) , for ubiquitination and degradation by 26S proteasome. This would be the first example of a suppressor of RNA silencing that acts in an SCF complex to promote degradation of an essential component of the silencing pathway, thereby, inhibiting the plant antiviral defense.
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Wild Plants of Hindu Kush and Their Cultural Uses
Ethnobotany, Conservation Status and Diversity of Wild Plant Resources of Utror and Gabral, Northern Pakistan
Muhammad, Hamayun
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838312231 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 228
This book provides an insight to the traditional uses of wild plants, conservation of economic plants and plant diversity of Utror and Gabral, which are located in the remote Hindu Kush region of District Swat, Pakistan. The area is situated adjacent to the confluence point of Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakorum and gifted with diverse and unique flora. Study of this book would help in understanding the utilization of wild medicinal plants in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Pakistan. The people of the region are very poor, illiterate and mostly dependent on wild plants for their daily requirements. They use 176 plant species for more than 42 domestic needs. Most of these plants are used for ethnomedicinal purposes, while some are sold in the market. Seven species of morels are collected and exported abroad. Over exploitation of the plant resources have threatened 17.61% of the utility plants. The author has introduced a new conservation assessment scale for calculating the conservation status of economic plants in the region. The book also discusses the diversity of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms of the region.
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The Hepatic Mast Cell
In Intestinal Hypersensitivity and Intestinal Nematode Infection
Steven, Leach Andrew, Collins
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838312477 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 192
The liver was once regarded as the primary organ of being, where love and pain were felt (the heart being the contemporary equivalent) , although in modern times the liver is often neglected and abused. Nevertheless the liver is certainly an intriguing organ and this book describes a population of cells, the hepatic mast cells, which appears to be unique amongst the sub-types of mast cells. Hepatic mast cells are located around the hepatic portal triads (a collection of the hepatic portal vein, hepatic artery and bile duct) and from this position they can efficiently sample antigen and rapidly respond to stimulus. Once these cells are activated they release their mediators, which include proteases and pro- inflammatory cytokines, into the bile duct with subsequent affects in the intestine. Further, these mediators are also released into the circulation which alters blood flow. Although small in number, due to their location and their ability to quickly release an abundance of potent mediators, these cells can significant impact health and disease.
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Acute Phase Mediators and the IGF System
Detailed Review and in Vitro and in Vivo Experimental Model of the Rat
Adam, Lelbach
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838314105 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 136
Catabolic changes in cancer disease-, aging process- , critically ill patients, as well during chronic infection and inflammation are associated with weight loss, negative nitrogen balance and severe muscle wasting that can not be explained solely by reduced caloric intake. These conditions are associated with alterations in the acute phase mediator cytokines and insuline-like growth factor (IGF) system. This book provides an excellent review of acute phase mediators and IGF system components and a detailed description of an in vitro and in vivo experimental model system in a well-structured and uniquely didacted way. This is the first and only publication as such in the topic and fills an important gap. The present work should give to researchers a clear and concise general view of the subject, and a bunch of ideas for new projects, to specialists in medicine, veterinary medicine and biology sufficient information to understand the "secret" of cytokine- and IGF systems and its importance in anabolic- and catabolic mechanisms and to students a useful model and a fast and "painless" information how to give answers to scientific questions, and to create their thesis.
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Phosphorous Nutrition in Wheat: A new approach
Phosphorous relation to sowing time, Farm Yard manure application, P-Zn interaction and response of P to differet wheat cultivars
Nazim , Hussain
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838315546 § data di pub. 20100522 § pagine 240
A set of four experiments pertaining to agro- physiological response of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) sown at different dates to phosphorus application, influence of band placement of farmyard manure with different phosphorus levels on productivity of wheat, optimizing phosphorus and zinc requirements for increasing productivity of wheat under arid climates and agro-physiological response of some wheat cultivars to differential phosphorus fertilization were conducted at the Experimental Farm, University College of Agriculture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan) . Experiments were carried out for two consecutive years (2005-2006 and 2006-2007) . The soil was a calcarious clay loam and the climate was arid in nature. Each experiment was replicated four times in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with split plot arrangement. The crop was sown as per sowing dates in Experiment-I while in all other experiments, sowing was done during the second week of November each year. The data on various agronomic and physio-chemical characteristics of the crop were recorded following standard procedures.
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Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Cold Water Immersion
Prediction Models for Prolonged Immersion
Thomas, Cappaert
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838315416 § data di pub. 20100522 § pagine 84
The purpose of this book is to examine the influence of several factors in predicting the physiological and perceptual responses to prolonged immersion in cold water. A secondary purpose is to describe prediction equations that will assist in determining body temperature responses to cold water immersion. This information is useful to readers who are interested in better understanding human thermoregulation in cold environments.
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Song, Sleep, and the Slow Evolution of Thoughts
Studies on Brain Representation
Sidarta, Ribeiro
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838318035 § data di pub. 20100522 § pagine 220
How do brains learn? Expression of a plasticity-related immediate early gene (IEG) was mapped to investigate the neural mechanisms of song memorization in canaries and the role of sleep for memory consolidation in rats. Chapter one shows that a song-responsive forebrain nucleus carries a topographic representation of the syllabic repertoire. This representation is tuned to natural stimuli, can be modified by experience, and depends on attention. Chapter two demonstrates that sleep can either increase or decrease IEG expression in the brain, depending on whether the animal experienced novel stimuli during the preceding waking period. Chapter three presents an effort to understand what thoughts are. It is hypothesized that a thought is a self-propagated wave of electrical activity along a particular recursive trajectory in the neuronal matrix. This hypothesis is used to build a plausible historical narrative of the coevolution of brains and thoughts, from their ancient origin in the Precambrian to the present.
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Distinct precursors of the dendritic cell subtypes
Discovery, isolation and characterization
Shalin H., Naik
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838318363 § data di pub. 20100522 § pagine 212
Dendritic cells (DCs) are the Generals of the immune system and instruct the immune system on how to clear infectious micro-organims. DCs ingest these microbes, then travel to the headquarters of the immune system where they instruct soldier T cells. This leads to the killing of infected cells and the release of antibodies to neutralize remaining and future microbes. In recent years, it has become clear that there are different family members, or subtypes, of DCs - akin to having different Generals for the army, navy and air force. Each subtype has a specialized function in the detection of different types of microbes and their subsequent clearance. What has puzzled scientists is how these subtypes derive from white blood cell progenitors and stem cells in a process known as haematopoiesis. This thesis delves into the isolation and characterization of the progenitors of the DC subtypes under normal conditions and after inflammation, and uniquely addresses this complexity at the single cell level. This groundbreaking work created a paradigm shift in how we think of DCs and their development within the haematopoietic tree.
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Plant Extracts for Biological Control of Some Plant Pathogenic Fungi
Screening and Methods
Elsherbiny, Elsherbiny
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838358154 § data di pub. 20100525 § pagine 128
Plant extracts [Allium cepa (Onion) , Allium sativum (Garlic) , Artemisia judaica (Artemisia) , Carum carvi (Caraway) , Datura stramonium (Datura) , Eruca sativa (Rocket) , Eucalyptus globulus (Camphor) , Mentha viridis (Spearmint) , Nigella sativa (Nigella) , Ricinus communis (Castor bean) , Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) ], Plant materials (leaves, flowers, seeds, bulb, cloves and peels) , Plant pathogens [Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus flavus, Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Rhizoctonia solani, Sclerotinia sativa, Sclerotium bataticola, Sclerotium rolfsii], Pathogenicity tests, Preparation of plant extracts, Extraction with water, Extraction with methanol, Antifungal activity of plant extracts on the mycelial growth, Antifungal activity of plant extracts on germination of fungal spores, Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) , The MIC of plant extracts for fungal growth, The MIC of plant extracts versus germination of fungal spores, Greenhouse Experiments:, Effect of cowpea seed-soaking in plant extracts on the development of the damping-off disease, Statistical analysis.
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Autumn Olive a medicinal Plant From Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Syed Dilnawaz, Gardezi Muhammad, Zubair Khan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838359793 § data di pub. 20100522 § pagine 128
The present investigation was carried out on autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) , a medicinal shrub. Populations were taken from Drake, Trar, Trar-Poth, Chotagala, Hussain Kot, Chak, Khaigala, Shamsabad, Pothi and Mutialmaira, of District Poonch Azad Kashmir. The comparisons were based on genetical and biochemical analysis. The data for morphological traits were analysed statistically. The mean values for each trait were used to run Single Factor analysis. Elaeagnus umbellata is a member of Elaeagnaceae family and is also called cardinal olive or autumn olive. It is native to China, India, Pakistan, Korea and Japan and was introduced to United States in 1930. It is found commonly at altitudes ranging from 1200 to 2100 m. It is common specially on dry and exposed places on hills. It does very well on infertile soil because its root nodules house nitrogen-fixing actinomycetes. It is an ideal plant for preventing soil erosion and land reclamation and grows well under drought conditions and variable soil pH ranging from 5.5 to 8.0. The plant is also important as fuel wood, fencing, fodder, basket making and for the purpose of shelterbelts.
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The in vitro differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells into pituitary growth hormone positive cells
josef, wagner
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838360034 § data di pub. 20100522 § pagine 320
Mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells demonstrate two unique properties (pluripotency and self-renewal) that facilitate in vitro studies of cellular differentiation into cell types of all three embryonic germ layers. Much of the recent interest in ES cell research comes from the possibility of developing cell replacement therapies for a wide range of human disorders including neurodegenerative diseases and endocrinopathies. A variety of different cell types have been generated from ES cells, most commonly via the generation of cellular aggregates called embryonic bodies (EB) . Their conversion into hormone cells of the pituitary gland has not yet been investigated. This project focused on the generation of growth hormone (GH) positive cells from mouse ES cells.In conclusion, the treatment of EB and EBM bodies with differentiation media conditioned with GH3 cell media did not significantly enhance the differentiation frequency compared with basal differentiation media. The identification of GH, PRL and TSH positive cells reveals a novel differentiation pathway of mouse ES cells and opens future research on human ES cells for cell replacement therapy for human pituitary disorders.
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Neurons at the Gate
Intrinsic and synaptic properties of the neurons in mouse barrel cortex
Alexander, Binshtok
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838361307 § data di pub. 20100604 § pagine 192
The rodent barrel cortex, with its unique morphological structure and clearly defined anatomical map corresponding to its functional layout, is widely used for studies of the structure and function of the neocortex, integrated with quantitative behavioral analyses and defined molecular manipulations. These studies bring us nearer to an understanding on the molecular level of how neuronal activity generates sensory perception and behavior. In my work, I have focused on cellular and molecular features of neurons composing the rodent barrel cortex, and their synaptic connectivity. My work centers on (A) the synaptic properties of the neurons composing Layer 4 local excitatory circuits, (B) excitatory receptors which mediate propagation within these circuits in adult animals, and (C) the factors that regulate development of these recurrent excitatory circuits.
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Ecotoxicity and behavior of carbon nanoparticles
Fullerene C60 in aquatic systems
Greta, Waissi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838362014 § data di pub. 20100606 § pagine 64
Nanoscience covers materials with at least one characteristic dimensions between 1-100 nm. Carbon nanomaterials represent an exciting new class of materials given their unique properties with several applications already in use and many more currently being researched. The unique properties of these materials have also led to another concern, their potential risks to biological systems. The research of carbon nanomaterials, such as fullerenes, is critical given the high production of these materials and their possible harmful ecological effects. This book, therefore, describes an investigation of the ecotoxicity and behavior of fullerenes in the aquatic environment, and presents a new method for analyzing fullerenes in aquatic organisms on the basis of which the ecotoxicological behaviors of fullerenes can be studied. This nanotoxicology study provides useful information to professionals in nanomaterials research and those who are currently conducting research related to nanotoxicology or want to start a new research project in this area.
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Production of Thermostable Beta-Galactosidase from Thermophilic Fungi
Efficient Lactose Hydrolysis by a Neutral Beta-Galactosidase Secreted by Thermomyces lanuginosus
Meltem, Soydan Karabacak Zumrut, Begum Ogel
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838363516 § data di pub. 20100606 § pagine 96
Many people suffer from lactose intolerance because of lack of the required enzyme, lactase (beta-galactosidase) in their digestive system. Lactose intolerance is common as much as 70-90% of most populations. Some commercial solutions have been found against lactose intolerance such as low lactose milk and oral enzyme tablets. Fungal ?-galactosidases are generally used for the production of oral enzyme tablets due to their high stability at stomach acidity. While, yeast ?-galactosidases obtained from K. lactis, K. fragilis are used for low-lactose milk production due to their activity at neutral pH (pH of milk) . Lactase is also used in food industry for other purposes like improving functional properties of dairy products, oligosaccharide formation to be used in functional foods and hydrolysis of lactose in whey...etc. Previous studies indicate that enzymes of thermophilic fungi generally show their activity at or above neutral pH in contrast to what is observed in other fungi. In this respect, this research illustrates the production and partial purification of ?-galactosidase from a thermophilic fungus, determination of conditions for better activity and production.
€ 53,90
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Autonomous effects of shear and stretch on the arterial wall
How hemodynamic forces effect of the progression of vascular disease
Tyler, Thacher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838367118 § data di pub. 20100524 § pagine 108
Due to the pulsatile nature of blood flow, arteries are constantly exposed to dynamic mechanical forces; the pulsatility continuously stretches the vessel wall and the flow creates a frictional force on the interior surface. These stresses, referred to as cyclic circumferential stretch and shear stress, are known to determine arterial structure and morphology; modulation of which leads to the progression of vascular diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis. Yet the individual contributions of cyclic stretch and shear stress, with regards to vascular disease, have yet to be revealed. In this book I wish to identify the role of reduced cyclic stretch in the development of endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling, develop an experimental model for studying the autonomous effects of shear stress and cyclic stretch and how these two stimuli individually modulate markers of vascular disease in different regions of the vascular wall.
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LISTENING THROUGH DEAF EARS
PARENTAL EXPERIENCES OF THE WIRED WORLD
Dr. Nina, Sawicki
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838342788 § data di pub. 20100606 § pagine 192
Sensorineural hearing loss affects 1 to 3 of every 1000 children born. In most cases the child is non-syndromic (meaning that it is not associated with any congenital features) and the child is well. Sensorineural loss in childhood limits the development of spoken language but with amplification (hearing aids) or cochlear implantation and intensive habilitation these children may develop spoken language.This Master’s thesis details a qualitative research study which aimed to examine the experiences of parents throughout New Zealand prior to, and in the years following their child’s cochlear implant.
€ 74,80
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EFFECTS OF PRENATAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE IN YOUNG ADULT WISTAR RATS
IMPACT ON ACTIVITY, ANXIETY AND LEARNING
?lknur, Dursun Ewa, Jakubowska Do?ru
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838370583 § data di pub. 20100607 § pagine 112
Alcohol is known as a most common human teratogen, affecting the development of several internal organs including the brain. Today, Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is considered the serious nonhereditary cause of mental retardation. Children exposed to prenatal alcohol abuse require special treatment. Therefore, consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is an issue of widespread public concern. Studies on developmental and neurobehavioral effects of fetal alcohol exposure are important for designing successful therapies of alcohol related dysfunctions in humans. Legal and ethical constraints on research with humans create the need for animal models to determine the effects of perinatal alcohol exposure. Up to date, many studies have been carried out worldwide, using animal models of FAS and many contradictory results have been reported. The reasons of these discrepancies are confounding effects of animal strain, gender, age at test, as well as the type of behavioral tasks applied. Therefore, in the present study, the same group of young adult rats prenatally exposed to ethanol was tested in a variety of behavioral tasks allowing for the comparison of task-dependent alcohol effects.
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Predictive Models for Integrated Pest Management
a case study of the leaf beetle Chrysophtharta bimaculata in Eucalyptus nitens plantations in Tasmania
Steven, Candy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838370842 § data di pub. 20100607 § pagine 488
Integrated Pest Management is a key strategy in reducing the application of pesticides for crop protection on farms and in forest plantations. The contents of this book correspond to the author’s PhD dissertation and covers a wide range of predictive models for sampling of pest populations, estimating impacts of defoliation on crop production, optimal timing of pest control operations, and analyses to maximise the economic value of sampling combined with pest control decision making. The statistical and mathematical models have general application and are demonstrated using a case study of the IPM strategy for controlling the leaf beetle Chrysophtharta bimaculata in Eucalyptus nitens plantations grown for wood products in Tasmania.
€ 86,90
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Comparisons of few important bio-chemicals from Sea buckthorn
Bio-chemicals from Sea buckthorn expressed at three stages of fruit development and isolation of vitamins and folate genes for biofortification
Syed Dilnawaz, Gardezi Shazia, Arif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838383378 § data di pub. 20100713 § pagine 76
The tremendous nutritional and medicinal value of sea buckthorn berries seed and leaves is not well documented. There is need to explore the hidden potential of this versatile medicinal plant for biofortification of commercial crops utilizing modern approach of molecular biology. There is likely to be a much wider range of nutritionally beneficial phytochemicals awaiting discovery. This plant can provide most of the nutrients required in the human diet; as major staple crops are often deficient in some of these nutrients. Several advances have been made in the application of molecular biology to produce nutritional enhancement in plants. Micronutrient deficiency is preventing an estimated one third of the world population from reaching their physical and intellectual potentials. Genetic modification techniques have enabled us to develop crop varieties with increased amounts of essential vitamins, minerals and improved profiles of nutraceutical compound. Much of the research into vitamins an minerals have been focused on generating new varieties of staple crops to improve the diet of population in developing nations.
€ 53,90
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CRANIOFACIAL MEASUREMENTS OF NIGERIAN IKWERRE CHILDREN
Craniofacial Parameters of Ikwerre Children
Gabriel, Oladipo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838376141 § data di pub. 20100716 § pagine 116
The measurements of head circumference were obtained from a randomly collected sample size of 1600 (800 males and 800 females) .Measurement was carried out usings standard methods. Craniofacial dimensions of the males were significantly higher than those of the females in all the facial parameters. It was observed that the head circumference is the most reliable criteria for differentiating normal from idiopathic benign macrocephaly and microcephaly since there was no significant difference in other craniofacial parameters. This study has shown that the Ikwerres are a distinct population with a characteristic craniofacial configuration different from other Nigerian ethnic groups and other populations of the world previously studied. As in most other populations, craniofacial parameters are also sexually dimorphic among the Ikwerres.This study provides some guidance in clinical determination of ocular syndromes and in early treatment of congenital and posttraumatic facial deformities. In addition to this, these data should be of relevant importance in national physical anthropometry and forensic investigations.
€ 53,90
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FACTORS AFFECTING A.I. IN CATTLE AND BUFFALO OF PAKISTAN
Efficacy of A.I. in Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Umer, Farooq
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838386546 § data di pub. 20100720 § pagine 64
The main objective of this study was to identify the factors affecting artificial insemination (A.I.) services in the field conditions. The data from a total of 459 inseminations were analyzed. Specifically, effects of farm, animal, semen/bull and A.I techician on conception rate were studied. Information about these parameters was obtained from farmers and A.I. technicians on appropriate proforma. Milk progesterone (P) concentration was used as an indicator of conception. Concentration of P in milk was determined using radioimmunoassay (RIA) kits provided by Food and Agriculture Organizationllnternational Atomic Energy Association (FAO/IAEA) . Results indicated that the overall conception rate through A.I. under field condition was 28.8%.
€ 53,90
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Effects of Marsh and Rocky Intertidal Habitats on the Marsh Periwinkle
Habitat Characteristics Influence Littorina irrorata Growth, Population Density, and Distribution
Kelly, Kershaw
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838375915 § data di pub. 20100727 § pagine 64
The common marsh periwinkle Littorina irrorata is a typical inhabitant of intertidal marshes and rocky areas. The snails play an integral part in these habitats as detritivores and prey, therefore, their existence is an important link in the food web as well as the health of the intertidal zones. However, various characteristics of their environment influence their population density, distribution, and growth. This book investigates the first official observation of differences in shell length and mass between periwinkles found in rocky and marsh intertidal environments in Eastern Virginia. Factors which most greatly impact the snails were investigated through the implementation of a habitat survey, laboratory trials, and reciprocal transfers.
€ 53,90
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Bee-keeping
Indigenous practices at western mid-hills of Nepal
NAR BAHADUR, RANABHAT
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838382692 § data di pub. 20100726 § pagine 84
Nepalese farmers are rich in indigenous knowledge. However, it is spuriously documented. Present work is an attempt to document indigenous knowledge farmers have in beekeeping activities and scrutinize the associated problems. Some of the promising indigenous practices noted are killing old queens in swarming months for colony multiplication, using aromatic plants for constructing hives, using Juniperous leaves with cow ghee and honey for baiting materials, using tobacco and titepati (Artemesia vulgaris) for mite control and using death wasp as a deterrent for wasp control among others. As beekeeping is an essential enterprise; socially, aesthetically, economically and ecologically, exploring indigenous knowledge and its subsequent application would bring sustainability in apiculture. Therefore, this book would be of good resource materials for the academicians, researchers, environmentalists, students, particularly those who have interest on and working with biodiversity and indigenous knowledge.
€ 53,90
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Milk Fatty Acids of Dairy Animals
Variation in dairy animals with the changing body condition and lactation stages in dairy cattle and buffaloes
Anila, Mushtaq M, Subhan Qureshi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838376592 § data di pub. 20100730 § pagine 112
Milk composition is affected by feed intake and physiological status of animals. Physiological status, in turn, is affected by environment. Milk composition and quality are important characteristics that determine the nutritive value and consumer acceptability. Three studies were conducted to investigate relationship of lactation stage and body condition with milk yield and composition with special reference to fatty acids in crossbred dairy cows and buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) under tropical conditions. Nili-Ravi dairy buffaloes produce milk, with the highest concentration of C18:1 cis-9. Two HCFA (C12:0 and C14:0) were associated with higher body condition. Buffaloes with moderate body condition yielded milk containing healthier fatty acids. Concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids were higher in earlier weeks and declined during mid lactation. With advancement of lactation the proportion of both de novo fatty acids and poly-unsaturated fatty acids increased. C12:0, and C14:0 increased with advancing lactation and the cows in early lactation yielded milk containing healthier fatty acids.
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RISK AND RESILIENCE
HOW PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSORS INFLUENCE OUR BIOLOGY ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN
Dr. Grant D., Chikazawa-Nelson, PhD
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838385563 § data di pub. 20100729 § pagine 204
By 2030, it is estimated that 20% of the US population will be over 65 years of age, and that by age 80, 75% of adults will have one or more severe disabilities. Determining preventive models for age-related diseases, frailty, and functional decline is critical. As such, we are confronted with an old question; one that is being faced with an increasing sense of urgency. Simply put, "What does it mean to age?" Research in the healthcare field has maintained a long-standing conflict between the mind-body division in understanding the course of aging. Risk and Resilience was written as a means to [once again] bring that conflict into question by studying the long-term aspects of stress over time, and its effects on neuroendocrine and immune systems’ biological markers that contribute to the aging process. Studies have shown that dysregulation of inflammatory pathways and hormonal axes have been identified in age-related diseases. Risk &amp; Resilience supports these findings by identifying the interrelationship of specific psychosocial stressors and biological markers in the aging process as well as the possibility to develop at-risk and resilient profiles for the aging individual.
€ 86,90
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Food and feed Preservation
Efficacy of Organic acids for long time food and feed preservation
Irfan, Rather
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838389868 § data di pub. 20100729 § pagine 60
Safe animal feed is a prerequisite for production of safe food. Molds and yeast are important spoilage organisms in food products and feed systems. Losses up to 29% have been found caused by fungi (moulds) , insects, rodents and 10% by other physical stress. The general public demands high quality foods and feed with extended shelf-life. To investigate the potential application of the organic acids and its salts to eliminate fungal spoilage in food and feed, maize was used as a model. Maize gives the highest conversion of dry substance to meat, milk and eggs compared to other cereal grains. In India 50% of maize is used for animal feed and over 80% of the maize grown in USA is used for animal feed. Losses due to fungi are important for both economic and heat reasons because of Aflatoxins mycotoxins. The main source of human exposure to Aflatoxin is contaminated foods of plant origin such as maize and nuts and their products. To minimize Aflatoxin contamination of maize and other grains, good preservation is necessary, MycocurbGT showed high efficiency for long term gain preservation, which is used as food and feed in animals.
€ 53,90
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CRANIOFACIAL ANTHROPOMETRYA RELIABLE METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING POPULATION
CRANIOFACIAL ANTHROPOMETRY OF ANDONI AND OKRIKA ETHNIC GROUPS IN NIGERIA
Gabriel, Oladipo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838388427 § data di pub. 20100802 § pagine 116
The study was directed primarily towards estimating the normal values of head circumference, facial, nasal, maxillary, mandibular, and oro- facial heights of adult Andoni and Okrika ethnic group in Rivers state. The ages ranged from 18- 60 years. The choice of study was deliberate since facial growth changes are minimal at that age range . This study was also aimed at determining if there exist a significant difference in the head circumference and facial dimension between the male and female subjects and also between the two ethnic groups.
€ 53,90
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Exercise, Appetite, and Food Intake
The Effect of Duration of Exercise at the Ventilation Threshold on Subjective Appetite and Food Intake in Boys and Girls
Natalie, Bozinovski
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838384214 § data di pub. 20100802 § pagine 136
Overweight and obesity is increasing at an alarming pace in North American adults, and at an even faster pace in children and adolescents. Obese children are likely to maintain unhealthy weight into adulthood which increases their risk for chronic disease development. Not only does the obesity epidemic impact health and quality of life but the consequences pose a huge economic burden to our healthcare system. Exercise is important to physical health and well-being. But what is the type and duration of exercise we should be recommending to children? Short-duration physical activity programs and policies have been implemented across North America as a means to benefit energy balance without reported evaluation of the benefits of these programs. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between duration of acute exercise at the ventilation threshold on subjective appetite and short-term food intake in children and adolescents.
€ 64,90
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The Duplicate Plate Method
Application in the Evaluation of Dietary Assessment Methods
Jimin, Yang
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838378350 § data di pub. 20100805 § pagine 116
The duplicate plate method requires that an individual collect identical portions of foods and beverages consumed so that nutrient content can be measured by direct laboratory analysis. We applied this method in order to evaluate the capacity of multiple dietary assessment tools in estimating calcium intakes. Calcium was of particular interest because lifelong adequate calcium intake is critical in achieving optimal bone health. The increasing acknowledgment of inadequate calcium intake across multiple age and race/ethnic groups has resulted in a continuously expanding market of calcium fortified foods. Given that the ability to identify calcium fortified foods varies among individuals, self-reported dietary data may not reflect the contribution of these non-traditional dietary sources to total calcium intake. The duplicate plate method is capable of catching potential calcium resources because it takes into account every food and beverage ingested. The findings in this book will offer methodological insights to professionals in the areas of dietary assessment and nutrition education.
€ 53,90
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Behavioural pattern of ungulates across density
Density related behaviour of select ungulate species in four zoos of Southern India
Prajna Paramita, Panda B.C., Choudhury Mary, Abukutsa-Onyango
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838391823 § data di pub. 20100806 § pagine 136
Among mammals there is usually an increased frequency of aggressive interactions when population density increases.Conducted at four zoos in southern India the study examined the effect of spatial crowding on social behaviour of three different species of ungulates,chital (Axis axis) ,black buck (Antilope cervicapra) and sambar (Cervus unicolor) .Systematic behavioural observations were carried out both in winter and summer season between the various age-sex classes on the pattern of their behaviour across density.With incease in density, the mean aggression frequencies and severity of injuries inflicted during aggressive altercations increased. The distribution of aggression across age-sex status was not unidirectionally distributed at high- density enclosures causing intense aggression for available space and resource.The rationale for identifying the cutoff line where level of aggression intensifies and a low-density enclosure shifts to moderate and high density would aid the zoos in their captive management programmes of incorporating alternative plans for reducing species density.
€ 64,90
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AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY, DIET INTAKE AND MORBIDITY IN WESTERN KENYA
EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY ON DIET INTAKE AND MORBIDITY OF PRESCHOOLERS IN MATUNGU DIVISION, WESTERN KENYA
BEATRICE, EKESA Mary, Walingo
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838388649 § data di pub. 20100808 § pagine 80
Loss of agro-biodiversity is taking place at a high rate in Kenya. Many nutritious locally adopted indigenous species are being abandoned in favor of few exotic varieties. This has affected diets of preschool children; their diets are mainly starchy staples, little/no animal products and few fruits and vegetables. This book gives results of a cross-sectional survey to determine effect of agro-biodiversity on diet intake and morbidity of preschool children in Matungu Division, Western Kenya. Literature on loss in agricultural biodiversity, its effect on; diet diversity, nutrition status and immunity is reviewed. Methodologies describing study site, population, sampling, data collection and analysis are given. Results on state of agricultural biodiversity, diet diversity, nutrition status and morbidity of the preschool children are given. Relationship between the above mentioned variables are also well described. These results will shed light to researchers, government and non-governmental agencies aiming at enhancing food security and promoting better nutrition and health status of rural agricultural-dependent households.
€ 53,90
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Dosis de PMSG y tiempo de aplicación en la reproducción de ovejas
Efectos sobre la actividad reproductiva en ovejas de Pelo, así como el empleo de la inseminación artificial intrauterina
José Fernando, Vázquez Armijo Arnoldo, González Reyna SC, Naithani
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838368900 § data di pub. 20100811 § pagine 72
La oveja de Pelo criada en los trópicos de México ha mostrado un patrón de reproducción parecido al manifestado por ovejas en latitudes templadas, lo que ha permitido adecuar a estas razas algunos de los métodos de manipulación de la reproducción que se han desarrollado para ovinos de Lana. Los métodos de sincronización basados en el uso de progesterona, o alguno de sus análogos, son empleados más frecuentemente, en comparación con los que emplean melatonina o prostaglandinas. Los tratamientos que combinan el empleo de progestágenos con PMSG en ovinos de Pelo, han mejorado las tasas de ovulación y los porcentajes de gestación. Una de las principales ventajas de este método es que puede usarse para inducir y/o sincronizar el estro. No obstante, la fertilidad del estro dependerá de distintos factores. Por lo que en esta obra los autores hablan de la importancia de la dosis de PMSG y el tiempo de su aplicación sobre diversas variables reproductivas en ovejas de Pelo. La lectura y consulta de esta monografía deberá ser una herramienta de gran utilidad para productores, técnicos e investigadores relacionados con la producción de ovinos en condiciones tropicales.
€ 53,90
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Antioxidants of Healing Herbs: Withania and Rauwolfia
Antioxidant capacity, Phenols and Flavonoids
Keshav Kant, Sahu Trilok, Sukhdev
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838313665 § data di pub. 20100413 § pagine 64
For ages, people have recognized the importance of healing herbs. This is because human beings have coevolved with plants over the past few million years. Most of the degenerative diseases viz., AIDS, cancer, diabetes, ageing, etc., that afflict humanity have their origin in toxic free radical reactions. Most free radical damage to cells involves active oxygen species (AOS) . In fact,human is not genetically adapted to survive past middle age hence antioxidant supplementation of our diet is needed to ensure a healthier elderly population. This concept has captured the attention of scientists to prove the medicinal properties of herbs using the scientific tools. Herbs, rich source of antioxidants, are considered effective in counteracting AOS related disorders. This book documents a scientific record of the antioxidant activities of Withania and Rauwolfia, reputed for curing several diseases. AOS scavenging capacity was evinced in various parts of these herbs. This book will prove a useful reference for the professionals in pharmaceutics and aayurveda, or anyone else who may be using plant parts as a natural source of antioxidants or dietary products.
€ 53,90
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Sewage and effluent water in musi river bed
Problem analysis with GIS tools
Ramesh, Thatikunta Prabhu, Prasadini
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838321431 § data di pub. 20100211 § pagine 88
India has opened the doors for environmental pollution. In the process of industrialization, to produce more per unit of natural resources, their maintenance and restoration pose new challenges. The present need is accurate data reporting following standardized procedures.Present publication gives an account of pollution levels of micronutrients and heavy metals from domestic sewage and industrial effluent discharged into the Musi river. Pollutant levels at 11 locations have been analyzed and interpreted on a spatial scale using GIS software. Standard procedures were utilized for wastewater, soil, plant sample collection and nutrient analysis. Dissemination of such data on the WWW would bring about awareness in public at large. Small study projects could be taken up by UG students. Pollution control boards could take up corrective measures. Governments shall strive to set up ETPs to contain the pollutant levels in various ecosystems. Awareness may bring about a change in the mindset of polluters to take up preventive measures. Farmers can utilize with caution only treated waste water downstream for cultivation of high value crops.
€ 53,90
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Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Drug Abuse Screening Test
Black, Rebecca
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838340111 § data di pub. 20101125 § pagine 156
This study explored the relationship between heterosexist events, internalized homophobia, and substance use and abuse among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. In addition, the study examined the counseling experiences of LGB individuals, and their perceptions of the role of counseling in reducing internalized homophobia. Sequential multiple regression was used to test a model predicting substance use and abuse with a sample of 824 LGB individuals. Results suggested that heterosexist events and internalized homophobia accounted for a small amount of variance of alcohol and drug use and abuse. Findings also indicated that LGB individuals are seeking counseling at high rates, and they strongly agreed with the literature that emphasizes the importance of addressing internalized homophobia in counseling. Limitations of this study and implications for training, practitioners, and research are discussed.
€ 64,90
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The chicken pituitary-specific transcription factor pit-1
molecular cloning and the involvement in the hypothalamic regulation of pituitary hormones
Pieter, van As
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838341347 § data di pub. 20100126 § pagine 244
During mammalian anterior pituitary development, the pituitary-specific transcription factor Pit-1 has an important role in the regulation of the initial expression of GH, PRL, and TSHbeta encoding genes and in the development of the lactotropes, somatotropes and thyrotropes which produce PRL, GH, and TSH respectively. It is also known that Pit-1 is involved in the hypothalamic regulation of these pituitary hormones, both at pre- and postnatal stages. However, little is known about the structure, the initial expression and the regulatory functions of Pit-1 in avian species. In this work, the structure and the initial appearance of the chicken Pit-1 gene, and its involvement in the hypothalamic regulation of pituitary hormones are described. A newly developed quantitative assay is described which allows the study of the regulatory role of Pit-1 within the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in chicken. The results and hypotheses presented in this book should be useful to unravel even more of the complex interactions between the hypothalamus, the pituitary and several endocrine organs.
€ 86,90
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Conserving natural resources via coal substitution
Javed, Mamode Dirk, Lebiedz
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838341514 § data di pub. 20100126 § pagine 132
Mauritius like many countries around the world is facing an increase for the demand in energy. The expected energy consumption for Mauritius in 2006 will be around 1800 GWh. In ten years time the energy consumption is expected to increase nearly 50%. To ensure the proper economic development of Mauritius it will be important for the country to seek less expensive fuels for the generation of electricity and process heat. This project is concerned with decreasing the use of coal in Mauritius for the generation of electricity and process heat. The actual consumption of coal for electricity production in Mauritius is around 20% and the consumption of heavy oil is 53%. With the constant increase of oil price the use of coal is expected to increase in Mauritius. The project is also about the current technologies such as fluidized bed combustion and also secondary fuels, which will become important for Mauritius in the future. The use of secondary fuels with coal is called co-combustion or co-firing. Bagasse is an important secondary fuel for Mauritius but there are other potential secondary fuels such as cane field residues C.F.R, refuse derived fuels R.D.F and used oil.
€ 64,90
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Multiscale modeling of bacterial chemotaxis
Computer simulations of chemotactic bacterium E. coli. From experiments to predictions.
Nikita, Vladimirov Victor, Sourjik
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838342467 § data di pub. 20100129 § pagine 132
Bacteria have an amazing ability to navigate in their environment toward or away from gradients of specific chemicals - the process called chemotaxis. They swim using flagellar motors and perform temporal comparisons of chemical concentrations along their swimming trajectories. After 40 years of extensive research, bacterial chemotaxis is now the best studied system of signal transduction in biology. Such abundant experimental data require multiscale models to describe behavior of the organisms on different temporal and spatial scales. In this work authors suggest a new method for computer simulation of chemotactic bacteria. Their model quantitatively simulates the key molecular reactions running in a single bacterium, and scales up to large bacterial populations of 100000 and more individuals. Bacterial behavior is studied by computer simulations in gradients of different shape and steepness, in liquid and porous media, yielding new understanding of evolutionary optimality in bacterial lifestyle.
€ 64,90
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Immunoassay and mass spectrometry studies of antigens in food
Basics,concepts and methods
Heidi R., Fuller
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838343853 § data di pub. 20100204 § pagine 184
Food Allergy is a rapidly growing area of consumer concern and at present, the only way to prevent food allergies is to avoid foods that trigger reactions. Legislation has been implemented in many countries that requires the presence of the major food allergens to be labelled when included as ingredients. Sensitive detection methods are required in order for food manufacturers and regulatory laboratories to ensure accurate labelling and to control cross-contamination by these food antigens. This work describes the development of a commercially-available sandwich-ELISA kit for the detection of crustaceans in food, based on the major heat-stable shellfish allergen, tropomyosin. The ELISA takes less than two hours to perform, including the food extraction, and has a detection limit of 1ppm crustacean, without detectable cross- reactivity with fish or mammalian meat. The use of MALDI-TOF MS to identify, characterise and confirm the presence of allergens in food is also described in the context of prawn tropomyosin and a meat- speciation ELISA kit.
€ 74,80
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Morphological characterization of four locally available papaya cultivars
Jean Nicola, Baxy
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838344003 § data di pub. 20100331 § pagine 100
The detailed study of papaya was assessed on the basis of differences in morphological and anatomical features. These include the study of leaf morphology and anatomy, root and petiole anatomy, floral structure and morphology of fruits. The number of leaf main segments, leaf width, stomatal distribution, and vascular bundle, types of flower and fruit shape were the important characters used for the characterization of the papaya cultivars. In order to study the leaf anatomy, the paraffin wax method was used. The root and petiole anatomy was studied by making thin hand sections using a sharp metal blade. The flowers and fruits were assessed on their shape and size. The results obtained indicated that there were significant differences, ANOVA test 5%, among the four papaya cultivars based on the macrostructures and microstructures of the leaves, root and petiole anatomy and size and shape of fruits. The result showed that papaya leaves are hypostomatic with an anomocytic pattern. The Wilcox variety is the only cultivar to have male flowers. The fruit of the Solo variety tends to be smaller while the Wilcox was found to be of bigger sizes.
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Shell Side Mass Transfer and Fluid Hydrodynamics in
Sealed End Hollow Fiber Membrane Gas-Liquid Contactors
Sutrasno, Kartohardjono
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838345369 § data di pub. 20100211 § pagine 296
Hollow fibre membrane modules have been extensively used as gas-liquid contactor devices to provide high surface area in a small volume. In conventional hollow fibre modules, fibres are normally bundled axially in the direction of flow. Increasing turbulence and mixing of fluids and fibres in the shell-side flow, which can be obtained using sealed end module, can create better mass transfer in the contactors. In this thesis, the performance of sealed end dense polymethylpentene (PMP) and microporous hydrophobic polypropylene (PP) hollow fibre membrane contactors were examined to remove dissolve oxygen from water via vacuum degassing process.
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MODELS OF NEURODEGENERATION IN THE HIPPOCAMPUS
MOLECULAR AND BEHAVIOURAL FACTORS PROMOTING NEUROPROTECTION AND NEUROPATHOLOGY
Oliviero L., Gobbo Fayez, Safadi
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838345970 § data di pub. 20100214 § pagine 176
The objectives of this work are to understand some of the neuropathological and functional (learning and memory) changes which occur after a brain injury, and to investigate some of the mechanisms which may ameliorate these processes. Animal models were used to investigate the consequences of brain insult on different behavioural tasks. These models induce a similar neurodegenerative process to that resulting from traumatic brain injury, as well as some aspects of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Neurological mechanisms which might be engaged by these pathologies were investigated and possible mechanisms have been identified which are involved in the process of recovery, focusing attention on prostaglandin production involved in the inflammation pathway. In particular, PGE2 was found to play dichotomous roles in the brain: it can have positive or negative effects on the memory. Furthermore, the findings suggest that there is a vital role for physical activity in an enriched environment, on the amelioration of memory. This book will be useful to trained researchers and graduate students or other professionals interested in processes involved in memory improvement and deficits.
€ 74,80
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Role of Osteoactivin in Bone Formation and Fracture Repair
Role of Osteoactivin in Osteoblast Differentiation and Bone Formation
Samir, Abdelmagid Mary, Barbe
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838354361 § data di pub. 20100401 § pagine 144
Treatment of patients with osteoporosis is a major health care challenge and many pharmaceutical companies are focused on identifying novel therapeutic agents that can stimulate new bone formation. The proposed studies generate new information regarding the effects of Osteoactivin on bone growth in vivo, and its mechanisms of action in regulating bone cell differentiation and function. This information will help in developing new therapeutic strategies to selectively enhance bone formation in patients with significant bone loss.
€ 64,90
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Elucidating the role of MKK4 in neuronal apoptosis
Auriane, Destrument
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838336862 § data di pub. 20100106 § pagine 144
Brain injury and neurological conditions are often associated with the excessive loss of neurones through apoptosis. In the brain, apoptosis is triggered by the activation of the c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK) signalling pathway by two mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) : MKK4 and MKK7. While both proteins activate JNK in response to various extracellular stimuli, the biological functions of MKK4 and MKK7 in neuronal cell death remain to be identified. To advance our knowledge, I have developed two novel models of neuronal apoptosis using primary cultures of cortical neurones (MECN) and cerebellar granule neurones (CGN) in which MKK4 expression can be deleted. The absence of MKK4 significantly impedes stress-induced caspase-3 activation in both cell types and partially protects neurones against stress-induced death and apoptosis. Furthermore, the loss of MKK4 leads to the inhibition of JNK3 activation following stress, and causes a marked decrease in the expression of c-Jun, a major target of JNK. This study suggests that MKK4 mediates stress-induced apoptosis in neurones through the activation of the JNK3/c-Jun pathway.
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HONEY BEE ENTOMOLOGY
BROOD AREA DEVELOPMENT UNDER SEASONAL VARIATIONS AND NATURAL ENEMIES INCLUDING DISEASES WITH THEIR REMEDIAL MEASURES
INDU, VARSHNEYA
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838336237 § data di pub. 20100104 § pagine 284
Indu Varshneya offers detailed information represented through texts, graphs, tables, sketches and photographs on brood area development of Honeybee (Apis mellifera) in accordance with seasonal incidences and natural enemies. This covers: Brood area development of A.mellifera in Langstroth hive with different frame strengths; Effect of seasonal variations on brood area development of A.mellifera; Different natural enemies of A.mellifera viz., mites (Tropilaelaps clareae, Neocypholaelaps indica, Varroa jacobsoni) , wasps (Vespa tropica haematoides, Vespa orientalis, Polistes hebraeus) , moth (Galleria mellonella) , bacterial isolates etc. and their impact on brood area development; Measures for optimum development of the brood area, remedial measures for controlling natural enemies and overcome the effect of seasonal variations; Various bacterial isolates found in Honeybees’ larvae. This is going to benefit the masters’ students of Entomology, research scholars in the field of Agriculture Entomology especially on Honey bee and Honey bee pathology. This analytical representation is highly benefited for Apiarists to protect their apiaries from natural enemies and diseases.
€ 86,90
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Endocannabinoid-mediated, hormonal control of neuroendocrine axis
Coordination of energy homeostasis, fluid balance and stress response by leptin and glucocorticoids cross-talk
Renato, Malcher-Lopes
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838336381 § data di pub. 20100104 § pagine 164
The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is the main hypothalamic center involved in the neuroendocrine control of body homeostasis and the adaptation to stress. Electrophysiological recordings and biochemical assays were used in acute hypothalamic slices from rats to demonstrate that stress-related levels of glucocorticoids rapidly trigger biosynthesis and retrograde release of endocannabinoids in the PVN by means of a G?s-cAMP-PKA-dependent mechanism. Leptin, a primary signal of nutritional state, blocks these glucocorticoid effects by triggering ob-R leptin receptor-dependent activation of phosphodiesterase 3B. Furthermore, leptin blocks glucocorticoid-induced, CB1 cannabinoid receptor-dependent inhibition of stimulatory (glutamatergic) synaptic inputs to oxytocin- and vasopressin- expressing PVN magnocellular neurons, which are involved in energy homeostasis, fluid balance, hemodynamics and the stress response. This non-genomic hormonal interaction reveals a nutritional state-sensitive, endocannabinoid-mediated regulatory mechanism to modulate and coordinate the hypothalamic control of energy homeostasis, fluid balance and the stress response.
€ 74,80
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Novel molecular targets for genistein in prostate cancer cells
Kendra , Merchant PhD James, Kumi-Diaka PhD
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838338842 § data di pub. 20100115 § pagine 100
Genistein is a major isoflavone constituent of soy that has been shown to inhibit growth proliferation and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. The mechanism of genistein-induced cell death and potential molecular targets for genistein in LNCaP prostate cancer cells was investigated using several techniques. The chemosensitivity of genistein towards prostate cancer cells was investigated using the ATP and MTS assays and apoptosis induction was determined using apoptosis and caspase assays. Several molecular targets were also identified using cDNA microarray and RT-PCR analysis.
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Seafood Security in a Changing Climate
Adapting Fisheries and Aquaculture for Sustainable Production
Saleem, Mustafa
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838338866 § data di pub. 20100116 § pagine 180
Seafood supplies are facing a serious challenge from overexploitation coupled with effects of climate change. Loss of biodiversity, and degradation of trophic structure and critical habitats in the sea have reduced the resilience of marine ecosystem. Decline in marine capture fisheries as a result of these factors is sought to be compensated by increase in aquaculture production. A great deal of scientific investigations and synthesis of information from available data are required to adapt capture fisheries and aquaculture to changing environment. This book contains 4 chapters which discuss the seafood security scenario and problems caused by climate change, link between the resilience of marine ecosystem and fisheries sustainability, growing importance of environment-friendly aquaculture and innovative approaches needed to transform aquaculture using modern knowledge and ‘green’ technology. Scholars and planners interested in knowing the effects of climate change on seafood supplies and the way forward in adapting aquaculture and fisheries to the changing environment will be interested in this book.
€ 74,80
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Effects of Insect Resistant GM Crops on target and non-target insects
Effects of Insect Resistant Transgenic Plants on Target and Non-Target Insects at the Bitrophic and Tritrophic Levels
Natalie, Ferry
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838339139 § data di pub. 20100118 § pagine 404
Insect-resistant transgenic plants have been suggested to have unpredictable effects on the biodiversity of the agro-ecosystem, including potential non-target effects on insect natural enemies. The impact of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins and protease inhibitors (PIs) on two important coleopteran predators, carabid beetles and ladybird beetles, was investigated via bitrophic and tritrophic interactions.
€ 86,90
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Three clustering algorithms and their application to microarray data
A Study of Three clustering algorithms and their application to microarray data
Francisco Javier , Molina Lopez
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838347943 § data di pub. 20100223 § pagine 96
In the context of medical diagnostics, an important problem is to find the genes that are correlated with given phenotypes. These genes may reveal insights to biological processes and may be used to predict the phenotypes associated to samples of RNA. To that end, two new clustering methods are presented and studied. Our first algorithm allows us to analyze cell evolution by observing how the state of every gene changes over time. Our second algorithm cluster genes whose expression profiles are similar by using a classification of the samples utilized in the microarray experiments. This classification is based upon one or more conditions that affect the composition of the samples analyzed. By using the label of the microarray experiments,extra information is provided to cluster genes. The research reported here on the first two algorithms presented consists of three parts: 1. testing our methods on artificial datasets sampled from the probabilistic models on which our methods are based, 2. using our methods on microarray expression datasets to cluster genes, 3. and comparing results from parts 1 and 2 with the results obtained by other clustering methods on the same datasets.
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Biology and Population Dynamics of Sergestid Shrimps
Population Biology of Sergestid Shrimps (Acetes spp.) in Malaysia
Dr. S. M. Nurul, Amin Aziz, Arshad
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838348087 § data di pub. 20100224 § pagine 188
This book is the outcome of four years Ph.D. research on sergestid shrimps Acetes spp. in the coastal waters of Malacca, Peninsular Malaysia. Acetes fishing is considered important in Malaysian fisheries as it has been exploited for consumption and supplement to animal feed-making industry. Most of the previous works on similar topic in the area are directed towards taxonomic identification of the species, resulting in lack of basic biological information, especially on the population dynamics and stock assessment. For management purposes, it is important to understand the important population parameters of this Acetes shrimp. This book provides information on reproduction, feeding habits and population dynamics of Acetes spp. found in the Malacca Strait, Peninsular Malaysia. It is aimed as a technical reference for students, researchers, professionals and managers of the fisheries resource management.
€ 74,80
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Mode of Action of Methylene Bisthiocyanate on Sapstain Fungi of Pinus Radiata
Tripti, Singh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838350578 § data di pub. 20100310 § pagine 208
After harvest logs of pine, become susceptible to invasion by a variety of microorganisms, including wood discolouring fungi, which brings about significant losses in log quality. The discolouring fungi or sapstaining fungi are early colonisers and can infect logs within as short a time as few hours as log harvest, causing blueish discolouration posing a major multi-million dollar economic problem for the wood industry. Effective control strategies often referred to as ‘sapstain control’ using antisapstain chemicals have been available to producers of unseasoned wood since the beginning of last century. Today research in this field focuses on the search for control options that are highly cost effective, environmentally benign, and thus strive to meet the global demand for reduced chemical usage. Methylene bis thiocyanate (MBT) based formulations have been used to control sapstain for some time. However, little attention is directed towards understanding the precise mode of action of MBT against common wood inhabiting fungi.
€ 86,90
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Isotopic and Geochemical techniques to study Groundwater Pollution
Isotopic and Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater in Islamabad, Pakistan
Sajjad, Munir
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639320398 § data di pub. 20110103 § pagine 112
Groundwater (deep and shallow) in Islamabad particularly in vicinity of Lei Nala were characterized by environmental stable (δ13C) and Radioactive (tritium) isotopes as well as hydrogeochemical parameters such as physiochemical (pH, EC, TDS, DO and temperature) , major cation (Ca+2, Mg+2, Na+1, K+1) , anion (NO3-1, SO4-2, CO3-2, HCO3-1, Cl-1) and toxic metals (Zn, Cd, Cu, Pb, Ni, Fe, As, Cr and Co) . Piper diagram reveals that Ca-Mg- type of water is dominant in the studied area. The percentage of samples falling under Ca-Mg-type was 53.86 %. For anion concentration, HCO3-type of water predominated with 96.15 % samples. Stable isotope techniques in combination of conventional classical techniques have been applied for this investigation Stable carbon isotope techniques have helped to understand the level and source of contamination in groundwater. The more depleted δ13C (TDIC) values around –8 to –11 ‰ PDB are mainly indicative of inventory of domestic sewage pollution. As such, this study indicates the potential of δ13C (TDIC) technique in relation to physiochemical techniques for assessment of the sources of pollution.
€ 53,90
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SEISMIC WAVE ATTENUATION ACROSS MAIN ETHIOPIAN RIFT AND PLATEAUS
SEISMIC WAVE ATTENUATION MEASUREMENT ACROSS THE MAIN ETHIOPIAN RIFT AND ADJACENT PLATEAUS (WESTERN AND EASTERN)
Geremew, lamessa
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639308440 § data di pub. 20110107 § pagine 108
As seismic wave propagates through earth materials, wave amplitude attenuates as a result of several factors. From measurement of amplitude of seismic data, attenuation measurement can be computed which can provide a viable tool for lithology discrimination and weak ground motion prediction for the region under study.In this study, we discuss the effect of the medium on seismic wave propagations (particularly seismic wave attenuation) from which we model seismic wave attenuation mathematically and analyze the 2D- graphical model of the region under study. In doing so, we see the interrelationship between the attenuation coefficient and distance, attenuation coefficient and frequency content of the wave, and dissipation factors Q-1 and the frequency. From the model the attenuating behaviors of the region are discussed from the attenuation coefficient curve versus depth and evaluate the effects of the geology of the region on wave propagation for the Main Ethiopian Rift, Western and Eastern Ethiopian plateaus.
€ 53,90
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SEDIMENTARY PROVENANCE INDICATION USING GRAINSIZE ANALYSIS
STATISTICAL APPROACH ON GRAINSIZE ANALYSIS
SHRIMANTA, RAY
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639321517 § data di pub. 20110128 § pagine 48
The siliciclastic rocks of Paleoproterozoic Supracrustal Kolhan Group are more or less persistently widespread over much of West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. They confined by four separated shallow intracratonic basins, the area in between, being mainly occupied by lower lava, tuffaceous rocks, granites and banded iron formation belonging to the older Iron-Ore Group. It exhibits an extensive development of conglomerate and sandstone with the eastern passive margin of the Singhbhum Granite which progressively grades upward to limestone and shale towards western margin. The occurrence of Kolhans as detached outliers of N-E unconformity with the Singhbhum Granite and further south western part of the area, suggests wide extent of the epicontinental Kolhan sea in the past. Recent investigation by several workers have revealed many useful information regarding the depositional environments. Here petrographic study including grain size, modal and heavy mineral analysis is mainly useful to understand the provenance and pattern of deposition of the Kolhan sandstones.
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Groundwater well field Contamination Mechanisms
Groundwater flow modeling, Transport path lines, Travel times
Leta Gudissa, Shaqa
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639323443 § data di pub. 20110311 § pagine 104
Water is the most essential nutrient for life existence.The ability to predict the rate and direction of groundwater flow in the aquifer systems would be of great value in planning and implementing the remediation of contaminated aquifers. Natural concentrations of contaminants are low in waters and soils but the problem aggravates when human activities locally upset the natural cycle. The results of current study can be applied in establishing preventive strategies and control further expansion of groundwater contamination,in preparing a working model for solving similar problems elsewhere. The current study aims to identify the pathways of pollutants and travel times of contamination.There is a high risk of vulnerability of the well field to pollution. Environmental policy with regard to waste disposal and agricultural practices to be allowed in the area must be implemented with particular emphasis for the protection zones around the well field.Therefore the current study is a strong instrument in alleviating problems of drinking water. The Manuscript is useful to professionals in geosciences and environmental fields or researchers.
€ 53,90
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Seismicity and Seismic Hazard Assessment of NW Himalayas, Pakistan
Seismicity, Seismotectonics and, Probabilistic and Deterministic Seismic Hazard Assessment of NW Himalayas, Pakistan
Mona, Lisa
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639328165 § data di pub. 20110306 § pagine 196
The NW Himalayan Fold-and-Thrust Belt, Pakistan, which forms the northwestern portion of the Himalayan frontal arc, is seismically one of the most active intercontinental region anywhere in the world. The Himalayan mountain ranges have been formed due to the continental collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. Between 1897 and 1952 there was a phase of very high seismicity when 14 major earthquakes (M7.5) including 5 great earthquakes of M 8 occurred. This area have recently been activated in 1st and 20th Nov 2002, and 14th Feb, 2004 (Batgram Earthquake) with two devastating earthquakes of magnitudes 5.5 Mw. On October 08,2005, the country experienced the worst ever recorded earthquake (the Muzaffarabad Earthquake) in its history. At the same time the most of the country consists of non-engineered structures, which are a constant threat to lives and property. It is not the purpose of present work to device a new building code, but to provide information in the form of seismic zonation and seismic hazard assessment of the area that may prove useful in revision of such a code and help to mitigate earthquake disaster in the area.
€ 74,80
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Coastal hazard and Risk analysis in the gulf of Cambay, India
Using remote sensing data and GIS technique
Debashis, Mitra
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639334265 § data di pub. 20110318 § pagine 212
The Gulf of Cambay, is a very dynamic coastal region situated on the western coast of India. It is an inlet of Arabian Sea. The strong tides, sediment laden currents and their interaction with the coastline of the Gulf of Cambay have been a matter of observations, not fully understood in terms of their causes and effects. The gulf comprises an area of high tides (upto 11 meters) and is characterized by domination of strong tidal currents. Satellite data, by virtue of its capability to provide information on temporal and spatial scales, enables understanding of the processes that operate in bringing about a variety of erosional and depositional landforms. The present study reveals that multi-temporal satellite data provide valuable, rapid and accurate methods for the study of coastal landforms and their dynamic changes. Saltwater intrusion in the study area is a serious problem that needs to be addressed qualitatively as well as quantitatively. The areal increase of salt farm activities has been calculated from multi-date satellite data in a GIS platform. The region has been divided into various zones depending on vulnerability to saltwater intrusion using a model.
€ 86,90
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GANGA AND TONS RIVER
SEDIMENTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF RIVER SEDIMENTS NEAR SIRSA, ALLAHABAD, INDIA
SUMANGAL, GUPTA
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639343045 § data di pub. 20110327 § pagine 56
There is a little published data availability on mineralogy and textural behavior of the Ganga and its tributary River Tons. Moreover, there is no published data available related to the nature of sediment mixing at this river confluence. Therefore, this project work will break new grounds to understand the fluvial behavior of the Ganga and its tributary River Tons. Sedimentology of the Ganga and the Tons Rivers has been worked out utilizing the grain size analysis, sediment mixing pattern and mineralogical analyses of the sediments. Sediment-mixing pattern of the Ganga and the Tons River is calculated by the theoretical method. Minerals identification of the Ganga and the Tons River are found out with the help of stereo, petrological microscope and by X-Ray diffractometer. Heavy mineral assemblage of these Rivers studied to analyze provenance. Sediments of the Tons River are derived from sedimentary with little contribution of pegmatite and low rank metamorphic rock. Sediments of Ganga river are derived from multiple source area type consist the sedimentary, igneous & high rank metamorphic rocks.
€ 53,90
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How To Facet Nigerian Gems
Prefaceting and Faceting Techniques
Tersoo, Aga
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844301205 § data di pub. 20110121 § pagine 84
This book examines the various geological reports on Nigerian geology which indicate that gemstones occur in all the geologic units of Nigeria. They are however concentrated within the 400km long and 150km wide NE-SW trending pegmatite belt of central Nigeria.Sapphire and emerald are the recognized precious stones while tourmaline, amethyst, topaz, zircon,garnet, and aquamarine constitute the common semi-precious stones in Nigeria. Their reserves are however not well known due to non systematic exploration. Over 90% of the Nigerian gems are exported illegally and are won in an environmentally unfriendly manner.At present, only one lapidary situated in Jos exist in the country. Many Nigerians can afford the loupe, filter and dichroscope and become proficient in gem identification. With few months of training, Nigerians can become skilled lapidarists. Processing of gems is involves; sawing, performing, dopping,calibrating, faceting and polishing. Pear, round,octagon, square, oval, marquise, triangle and heart shapes of different sizes are cut and polished in Nigeria.The demand for cut and polished Nigerian gems which has several uses is on the increase internationally.
€ 53,90
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MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE
AMD in Indian Coal Mines
Dr Bimala Prasad, Baruah Dr., Puja Khare
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844302622 § data di pub. 20110125 § pagine 144
One of the major issues facing the mining industry in the state is the treatment of acidic effluents during and after closure of a mine. Here, in this book, genesis of AMD formation, assessment of acidic drainage in Jaintia Hills, its impact on the environment, causes and management has been addressed. The focus of the book is on development of effective methodologies for management of Acid Mine Drainage from the coal mines and restoration of the environment. Investigation of technological and management approaches for preventing and reducing risks from pollution from the AMD has been made. The report includes the best practical, cost- effective approaches for site specific management of AMD at Jaintia Hills.This book provides a database and technical support for solving acid mine drainage problems and building a knowledge- base necessary to manage our ecological resources wisely and to prevent or reduce environmental risks in the future.
€ 64,90
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Hyaloclastites of shelf and seamount
Dynamics of submarine basaltic eruptions, magma fragmentation and formation of limu o’Pele
Doris, Maicher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844300888 § data di pub. 20110128 § pagine 260
Submarine eruptions of basaltic magma range from highly explosive events to quiet lava effusions. Explosivity, driven by rapid exsolution of magmatic volatiles and/or steam explosions during interaction with external water, is increasingly suppressed by hydrostatic pressure. In this project a shallow marine Surtseyan deposit and a deep marine volcaniclastic rock sequence from a seamount at 2000 m bsl are studied to assess the limits of phreatomagmatic processes, esp. the role of steam at different depth levels. Moreover, hyaloclastite depositional mechanisms are analysed as well as the formation of limu o’Pele. In a nutshell, small volume fluxes, a forced, confined style of magma-water interaction combined with minimal exsolution of magmatic volatiles seem to be the controlling factors to generate limu o’Pele-bearing deep sea hyaloclastites, whereas open-vent eruptions and abundant degassing favour Surtseyan style eruptions. This book is aimed at all those volcanophils interested in the physical processes and dynamics of magma fragmentation during submarine eruptions.
€ 86,90
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A deep insight into Japan Islands
Seismic tomography studies
Mohamed, Abdelwahed
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844302561 § data di pub. 20110128 § pagine 108
The prime purpose of this book is to present a new insight into the shallow and deep structure of the earth beneath Japan Islands. It is a deep penetration inside the earth down to 700 km depth exhibiting interesting images and distinctive information on the complexity of the shallow and deep velocity structure. This book revealed important results about volcanoes; Pacific slab destiny beneath Japan; Philippine Sea slap behavior; dehydration process; slab stagnation; and many others. How did these slabs reach this depth? And, are they responsible on the active volcanoes in this region? Does water exist at this high temperature and pressure depth? Do the sea mounts effect the slab subduction rates. The answer of these questions and is given in this book in detail, Have a nice reading !!
€ 53,90
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LOWER TAPTI RIVER BASIN
QUATERNARY SEDIMENTATION HISTORY AND NEOTECTONISM
Sunit, Biswas
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844303667 § data di pub. 20110204 § pagine 164
The Lower Tapti River Basin (LTRB) constitutes a significant and integral part of the south Gujarat alluvial plains and provides a unique example of its geomorphic diversity, tectonism, eustatic changes and sedimentological processes. It evidenced events that occurred since Middle Pleistocene up to Holocene and comprises an exhaustive record of Quaternary sediments, resting on the platforms provided by the rocks of Tertiary and Deccan Trap Formations. However, except some cursory information by earlier workers, this area has received very less attention. This book, therefore, based on the field observations, laboratory investigations and other parameters, such as palaeo-geographic conditions, drainage characteristics, landform features, composite litho-stratigraphic succession, nature of sediments, tectonic signatures and seismic evidences, presents the influence of geological processes during Quaternary times in bringing about the evolution of LTRB and sedimentation history vis-à-vis neotectonic attributes. The present work also furnishes the variation in the land-sea boundary during Quaternary times in LTRB.
€ 74,80
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Groundwater Exploration and Development in Basement Complex Area:
Examples from Southern Part of Kaduna State, Nigeria
Martin , Eduvie
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843391726 § data di pub. 20110207 § pagine 220
The groundwater potential of the basement complex area of southern Kaduna state has been investigated using a multidisciplinary approach. These include: basic geological, hydrogeological, geophysical and water quality analysis. The area is underlain by Precambrian migmatite gneiss, granite, shists and newer basalts. The results of geophysical survey using the electromagnetic (EM) and resistivity methods proved to be effective in locating and assessing regolith aquifers. Interpretation of the sounding curves obtained in the study area, suggests that the subsurface layering ranges from 3- 5 layers.The evaluation of hydrogeological borehole parameters gave borehole yield range of 25.9 - 1089m3/day with a mean value of 275m3/day. The specific capacity values ranged from 0.528 - 132.48m3/day/m. The value of transmissivity of the boreholes ranged from 0.359 to 101m2/day. The quality of water exhibits low total mineralization. The groundwater can be classified as Ca-Na-HCO3 fresh water. A survey of 52 existing boreholes showed that more than 60% were not functioning due lack of geophysical surveys, proper borehole design and maintenance.
€ 86,90
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SUN-EARTH-COSMIC CONNECTION
Sun-Earth-Cosmic connection is an evolving technology to know the extra terrestrial influence on the Earth
Saumitra, Mukherjee
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844307313 § data di pub. 20110208 § pagine 152
This book provides a thought for the future research of the most advanced interdisciplinary research in contemporary science. Sun-Earth-Cosmic connection is an evolving technology to know the dynamic processes that occur in the Sun and influence the thermosphere- ionosphere-atmosphere-hydrosphere-biosphere and the whole geosphere. The author relates that the extra terrestrial remote sensing observation coupled with earth based sensor like cosmic ray detector has the potential to predict life of satellites in space, earthquake, snowfall, rainfall, tornado, draught and epidemics of biological system. The technology has potential to infer the studies of the human dimensions of global environmental change by comprehensive study of human actions and natural changes.
€ 64,90
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Groundwater Reserve Assessment
Application of Electrical Resistivity Method
Hago, Ali
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843394611 § data di pub. 20110209 § pagine 176
Geophysical techniques can map the subsurface conditions apart from boreholes. These methods can be used for geophysical assessment of hydraulic properties and determination of aquifer geometry. Particularly, a description of electrical resistivity method used for quantitative groundwater resources assessment, supported by laboratory investigations for petrophysical properties to estimate groundwater reserve within the aquifer.
€ 74,80
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BIOSTRATIGRAPHY AND PALEOCEANOGRAPHY OF PLIOCENE-PLEISTOCENE RADIOLARIA
- ODP LEG 119 SITE 745
Jyoti, Bora Pandey
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843390217 § data di pub. 20110328 § pagine 196
Leg 119 Site 745 lies between 59°35.71’S and 85° 51.60’E at the base of the southern slope of the Southern Kerguelen Plateau in the southern ocean region. The length of the studied core is 99.55 meters which is collected at a water depth of 4082.5 meters. Core is divided into eleven sections 1H-11H having 134 samples, although stratigraphically the hole core is subdivided into subunit IA and IB consisting of radiolaria along with diatoms ooze, minor silt, feldspar; alternations of clay, diatomaceous sediments with minor silt and radiolaria respectively. After examination of 134 samples 77 radiolarian taxa have been identified and illustrated. Four radiolarian zones (Phi (Φ) , Chi (Χ) , Psi (Ψ) and Omega (Ω) in ascending order) have been established on the basis of upward last appearance, consistent appearance and highest common occurrence of the radiolarian species. Biostratigraphically the total age of the core is ~0-1.85 Ma and Pliocene Pleistocene boundary is also marked at 1.7 Ma. Investigation suggests that the study area lies in mixed zone and contains a diverse radiolarian assemblage i.e. cold water, bipolar cold water and cosmopolitan in nature.
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LANDSLIDE INVESTIGATIONS
Morphometric and Geotechnical Approach–a case study from Northwest Himalaya, India
Dr. Yudhbir, Singh Prof., G. M. Bhat
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844301502 § data di pub. 20110220 § pagine 112
This book embodies the results of landslide investigation in NW Himalaya, India. Conventionally, landslides are subjected to casual geologic- engineering investigations and recommended bioengineering practices are being employed for the mitigation of landslide hazards. The geologic investigations include the well known “observation approach” taking into account lithology, topography, catchment characteristics, climate, etc. The current investigation is based on new “Observation Approach” in landslide research, which is different in concept from the above method in soil mechanics and involves observation of the magnitude of the deformation parameters. This new approach focuses on monitoring of subsurface movements at different sites for landslide hazard assessment. Evaluation of palaeo- strain, petrophysics, and kinematics and sediment characterisation is a new development in this direction. This book provides insights in understanding the landslide mechanism from the viewpoint of these developments in landslide investigation. The students and researchers of earth sciences, engineers, land managers, planners, and others shall benefit from this book
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Metallic Ore Deposits of the Nubian Shield in Egypt
Tectonic Environs, Geochemical Behavior promising sites
Mahmoud, Hassaan
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844315790 § data di pub. 20110314 § pagine 264
In Egypt Au, Cu-Zn ,BIF, Sn-W,W-Mo, SN-Nb-Ta deposits occur in Nubian Shield Tectonic environs control distribution of 120 vein and dyke gold deposits. Promising Au sites are given. Seven Zn-Cu- Pb-As ores occur in island arc meta-volcanic suites. Liho-structures control its distribution and present position that favored record of new Cu-Zn mineralization in arcute meta-volcanic belt at W. Allaqi upper reaches. Cu-Pb ore in meta-volcano- sediments exists in Um Zerieq-Kid in Sinai. Copper porphyry could exist at Um Qiesum granodiorite porphyry. Algoma-type BIF in island arc meta- andesite and its tuffs occur at 13 localities in the Eastern Desert with 50 million tons reserves of concentrate. Tremendous Superior Lake BIF exists in Archaean gneisses in Owienat district. Both BIF ores are rich in gold. Magmatic Muscovite-microcline quartz-albite granites existing in Abu Dabbab, Igla and Nuweibi in the Eastern Desert are Sn-W and Sn- Nb- Ta bearing.
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HEAVY METAL POLLUTION AND RESPONSE OF FORAMINIFERA
Geochemical Assessment of Water,Sediments and Benthic Foraminiferal responses in Ennore Creek,Chennai,SE-Coast of India
M., Jayaprakash S., Lakshmi Priya
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844318166 § data di pub. 20110323 § pagine 376
An understanding of Estuaries and estuarine mixing process makes important contributions to the development of water, sediment and biological sciences, and hence is of environmental response in various issues related to pollution. This book provides a comprehensive research in environmental sciences and sedimentation processes, thereby filling a conspicuous gab in the marginal marine sedimentary environment. This book will gives a clear picture about the heavy metal pollution and implications to biological environment. The main descriptive features of commonly occurring processes are covered fully and author indicate how these factors controlled by various environmental processes. The book profusely illustrated with line and surfer drawings, and this this aspect should enhance its usefulness to the readers.
€ 86,90
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Biosparging Remediation Trial of Petroleum Hydrocarbons at Leighton Beach Development Site, North Fremantle, Western Australia
Yvonne, Binai
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639285024 § data di pub. 20101110 § pagine 140
During the Leighton Beach development site’s use as a railway yard from 1959, diesel leaked into the underground and contaminated soil and groundwater. It is suspected that ~ 1300 kg of hydrocarbons are currently present over an area of 600 m2 as residual phase within the groundwater fluctuation zone. Biosparging was suggested by GHD Pty Ltd as an enhanced natural attenuation remediation strategy to increase biodegradation rates of the residual hydrocarbon source at the groundwater table. The biosparging strategy is a hybrid method between air sparging and bioventing. Air sparging wells are used to deliver oxygen to the saturated zone. Nutrient wells distribute ammonium and phosphate in the capillary fringe. The soil gas composition (O2, CO2, and CH4) and the dissolved oxygen in the groundwater are measured prior to, during, and after the biosparging intervals. The CO2 concentrations decreased during the air injection and slowly increased after the biosparging was completed. The changes in CO2 concentrations are related to different reactions of indigenous bacteria to oxygen injection (e.g. enhanced biodegradation rates or repression of anaerobic bacteria) .
€ 64,90
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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HYDROGEOLOGY
Basic Concepts and Methods
Nata, Tadesse Tafesse
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639306316 § data di pub. 20101107 § pagine 188
Groundwater is one of the main sources of water supplies that serve the needs of the people particularly in the areas with semi-arid and arid climatic conditions. Knowledge of where and how the groundwater is occurring and its nature of movement are the crucial issues to be addressed in the development and utilization of this precious natural resource. The objectives of the book are to provide clear explanation on how and where groundwater occurs, nature and properties of groundwater reservoirs, nature, type and properties of water- bearing formations, movement of groundwater, groundwater chemistry and its relation to the mineralogical and chemical nature of the soils and rocks. The book has been designed for a wide spectrum of professionals and other associated with water resources. This includes undergraduate and postgraduate students of hydrogeology, earth sciences, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, and those who are pursuing a degree or diploma in water resources development and hydrology. Teachers, researchers, planners, administrators and managers dealing with groundwater will find it a useful reading material.
€ 74,80
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Evidence of the Rheic Ocean in south-central Mexico
The tectonothermal history of the northwestern Acatlán Complex (La Noria)
Hector R., Hinojosa Prieto Michał, Pachocki
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639250763 § data di pub. 20101104 § pagine 68
For over two decades, the repeatedly metamorphic and polydeformed rocks of the Acatlán Complex of south- central Mexico have traditionally been linked to the Appalachian mountains of eastern North America and the closure of the Iapetus Ocean. Recent multi- disciplinary studies have refined our understanding of its tectonic evolution and challenge previous Paleozoic tectonic and paleogeographic models. This work presents detailed mapping, petrographic, structural, geochronological, and geochemical data from the northern part of the complex and show that the Acatlán Complex records various styles of deformational events at different times. This finding suggests that the complex’s tectonothermal evolution is associated with the closure of the successor Rheic Ocean during the final assembly of Pangea. This is an ideal book for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students of structural geology, regional tectonics, and continental geodynamics interested in orogenic processes. It is also a valuable reference work for research earth scientists.
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3D MODELING OF A GEOTHERMAL RESERVOIR IN EASTERN SLOVAKIA
AREA: THE CENTRAL PART OF KOSICE BASIN
Katarina, Pachocka Stanislav, Jacko
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639319019 § data di pub. 20101229 § pagine 72
This project is related to the 3D modeling of subsurface bodies, especially geothermal reservoir rocks in Schlumberger’s Petrel software.The area of interest is in the Eastern part of Slovakia, in the central part of Kosice Basin. Kosice Basin seems to be the most prospective geothermal area – the reservoir rocks are Middle Triassic dolomites with fissure karstic permeability and basal Karpathian clastic rocks at the depth of 2100 – 2600 m, with an average temperature around 135°C. Seismic data from the central part of Kosicebasin enabled the demonstration of position, spatial distribution, morphology and tectonic structure of reservoir rocks and their Neogene overlier as an insulator. Based on a 3D tectonic model, reservoir rocks are segmented into individual blocks which probably do not communicate with surrounding blocks in terms of geothermal water flow. Tectonic and geologic aspects affect the thickness of sedimentary sequences, which is demonstrated by variable thickness in the whole space of the modeled area. The model showed at least one potential geothermal area, but for further evaluation detailed geophysical measurements are needed.
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Engineering Geology
Application of Engineering Geology to different Engineering Structures
Tesfahunegn Abera, Gebreslassie
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639322347 § data di pub. 20101228 § pagine 72
Engineering Geology is the core point in selection, design, construction and maintenance of the different Engineering Structures. so this book is mainly covered the application of Engineering Geology to the different Engineering Structures and it is mainly focus on the topics like the definition of engineering geology, engineering geological site investigation, Engineering Geological site selection for dams and reservoirs, transportation system, Geological consideration in road alignment, the importance of geology in construction of tunnel, geological consideration in construction of buildings, geological construction material and engineering geological mapping.
€ 53,90
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LAND USE AND LAND USE PLANNING
Evaluating and comparing suitability of land for crops
Assefa , Adane
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639259292 § data di pub. 20101221 § pagine 72
Sustainable agriculture would be achieved if lands can be categorized and utilized based upon their different uses. Information regarding to different land uses and recommendations for deciding ‘which crops to grow where’ and related questions is answered by land evaluation. Land evaluation is the selection of suitable land, and suitable cropping, irrigation and management alternatives that are physically and financially practicable and economically viable. In order to assure sustained production and increased yield, the effects of our use of soil must be understood; information about a certain area of land becomes an essential component. Then, detailed study must be done to guide farmers in choosing the best crops to be cultivated (for small area) and decision makers in planning the rural development (for large area) or to find out which parcels of land may best support the different crops commonly grown by the local farmers based on the physical and chemical properties of the soil and recommend these result to the local stake holders for an increase in yield.
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Turbidity currents propagating through a mini-basin
A computational parametric study
Sebastian, Saegeler
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639317671 § data di pub. 20101219 § pagine 88
In this work, we investigate turbidity currents flowing into a mini-basin. Turbidity currents are particle-driven gravity flows with small density differences between particle-laden and clear fluid. The power of these flows can be enormous and can cause big damage to their environment. One practical relevance for the understanding of the physics of such flows is inter alia that mini-basins are prime targets for oil exploration when they are filled with sediments and thus of economic importance. The simulations in this study are two-dimensional, using finite difference direct numerical simulation of Navier-Stokes and transport equations. In this study, we test several configurations of geometries and change the physical properties of the currents. In the results, we present how these parameters influence the flow of the current, the deposit profile of the settled particles, and we show how much of the initial mass is trapped in the basin. As the focus of this study is on a lock-exchange configuration, we additionally present results for a constant inflow into the basin.
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Landslide Assessment in Hagere Selam Area, Central Tigray
Landslide Risk Assessment with the help of GIS and Remote Sensing in Hagere Selam Area, Northern Ethiopia
Tesfahunegn Abera, Gebreslassie
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639290165 § data di pub. 20101209 § pagine 60
Landslide is a common natural hazard that usually occurs in mountainous high land areas of Ethiopia. Landslide risk assessment is important to take quick and safe mitigation measures and make strategic planning for the future. The objective of this research was conducting a landslide risk assessment with GIS and remote sensing at scale (1:50,000) . The model is applied for the Hagere Selam province of Tigray Regional State, Northern part of Ethiopia, covering approximately 490km2. Three conditions have been considering for landslide risk assessment: completely dry condition, half saturated condition and fully saturated condition. The result of the analysis has been found that 0.54% of the area unstable, 2.31% of the area quasi stable, 4.33% of the area moderately stable and 92.82% of the area stable for completely dry condition. For the half saturated condition: 4.59% of the area unstable, 4.94% of the area quasi stable, 5.56% of the area moderately stable and 84.90% of the area stable. And for the fully saturated condition: 25.49% of the area unstable, 5.95% of the area quasi stable, and 5.11% of the area moderately stable and 63.45% of the area stable.
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Risk Management and Contingency Planning for Well IDDP-1
Risk Assessment for the First Icelandic Deep Drilling Project Well in Krafla, Iceland
Sebastian, Homuth
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639315257 § data di pub. 20101201 § pagine 92
The Icelandic Deep Drilling Project (IDDP) is a research program designed to evaluate improvements in the efficiency and economics of geothermal energy systems by harnessing Deep Unconventional Geothermal Resources. The goal is to generate electricity from natural supercritical hydrous geofluids from depths of around 3.5 to 5 km and temperatures of 450-600°C. In order to drill into the target zone of supercritical geofluids, one of the main challenges is to deal with high temperatures and pressures. This book describes geological and technical risks, in terms of drilling, in such an extreme environment. The geological risks arising from volcanic and seismic activity, as well as meeting sufficient permeable zones, are considered to be relatively minor factors. The main risks are assessed in the hazard of underground pressure blowouts, meeting circulation loss zones and material failures. In addition borehole failure, formation fracturing, cement and casing failure and problems during coring operations are deemed to be likely, but by applying the appropriate techniques, mitigation and counteractive measures, discussed in this work, most of these risks can be reduced or prevented.
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Characterization of the Cotton Valley Sandstones, East Texas Basin USA
Integrated Resevoir Characterization, Sequence stratigraphy and diagenetic modeling of the Cotton Valley Sandstones, East Texas Basin, USA
Tarek, Elshayeb
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639162912 § data di pub. 20100216 § pagine 344
The reservoir quality of the Cotton Valley sandstones is mainly controlled by depositional environment and subsequent diagenetic overprint. Bioturbation generally results in deteriorating reservoir quality, but it was responsible for preserving porosity in the sandstones. Clean bioturbated sandstones (with less than 10% clay matrix) show the highest porosity and permeability among the other facies. Petrographic analysis of the various facies indicates that three main parameters influenced reservoir quality: (1) the degree of bioturbation, percentage of clay coats and the volume of clay matrix, (2) the amount of quartz cement, and (3) the percentage of clay coatings on grains. Depositional environment controlled the amount of clay matrix/coats, the degree of bioturbation and the amount of carbonate cement. Cotton Valley Sandstones are divided into three main reservoir types: (1) clean bioturbated sandstones with less then 10% clay matrix these are the best reservoir facies; (2) intermediate quality bioturbated sandstones with 10-15% clay matrix and high microporosity; and (3) poor reservoir quality sandstones with abundant cement, mainly quartz and > 15% clay matrix.
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Incorporating ethnopedological knowledge in soil quality assessment
Participatory soil quality assessment and sustainable land management
Nguyen, Dai Trung
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639202755 § data di pub. 20100216 § pagine 264
This research was conducted in the natural reserve Ngoc Son-Ngo Luong, Hoa Binh province, Viet Nam. The region however, has been the habitat of Muong ethnic group for thousands of years. To guarantee and improve the living standard of the local people, scientific support to identify and apply sustainable land management practices was highly needed. The “ethnopedological science” provides a promising tool to link this local and scientific soil knowledge. The book has been organised in six chapters. Chapter 1 reviews the ethnopedological approach and defines the research problems. Chapter 2 describes the biophysical and micro-scale socio-economical environment of the study area. Chapter 3 provides a range of methodologies and tools to assess the local soil classification and soil quality. Chapter 4 outlines the participatory farmer management approach for improving soil quality. In chapter 5, a conceptual framework of model-based explorations and interactions with local people, is developed to identify alternative land use plans that promote sustainable land management. The general conclusions have been summarized in chapter 6.
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Post Flow-Through Experiment Rock Core Characterization
Implications for Sm, U, Np, and Pu Transport at the Nevada Test Site
Justin, Walensky
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639229301 § data di pub. 20100211 § pagine 80
The transport of radionuclides in the environment is a major environmental issue that needs to be understood when dealing with nuclear waste. The Nevada Test Site (NTS) was designated as the United States’ nuclear testing area and is the site of over 900 nuclear detonations. This experiment, conducted at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, models radionuclide migration in rock core obtained from NTS. In short, a solution modeling the groundwater (in mineral composition and pH) from NTS was flowed over the rock core. The cores were examined by alpha-radiography, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) , and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) in order to determine the location of the radionuclides remaining on the rock surface. The actinides were found to associate heavily with iron and manganese-rich minerals.
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CODAR Data Analysis and Numerical Simulation
Characteristic Patterns of Buoyant Flows in the Block Island Sound of New York, U.S.A.
Jenq-Chi, Mau
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639229752 § data di pub. 20100125 § pagine 112
The surface coastal circulation in and off the Block Island Sound (BIS) is examined based on one- year HF radar (CODAR) observations, bottom-mounted Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) moorings, and a three-dimensional, primitive-equation model to characterize the buoyant flow patterns and their temporal evolution. Three analysis methods, visual sorting, Self-Organizing Maps (SOM) and Empirical Orthogonal Functions (EOF) , are used and their results are compared. The Princeton Ocean Model (POM) is also applied to study the three-dimensional barotropic semidiurnal tidal response in the New York Bight (NYB) and Block Island Sound (BIS) . This book represents the first comprehensive model and observation comparisons of the coastal buoyant outflows for an entire seasonal cycle. The success of this study is a major step towards developing a model-observational based coastal observatory system.
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Diamonds and diamond-bearing rocks from Kazakhstan
Geological and petrological criteria of diamond-bearing rocks of the Kokchetav Massif, Northern Kazakhstan and Mugodzhary, West Kazakhstan
Zaure, Bekmukhametova
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639230567 § data di pub. 20100131 § pagine 100
Geoscientists have always had an interest in how diamonds form. However discussions about diamonds’ origin and their carbon sources are still continue. Many recent studies have shown that carbon isotope data can be helpful in tracing the origin and evolution of diamonds in various geological environments. This book provides results of analyses of diamond-bearing rocks and diamonds from different deposits that have been carried out in order to distinguish the different carbon source for diamonds and their origin. The results should help to confirm the proposal that the source of the carbon in diamonds is the carbonate rocks, minerals and gases which are always present in the rock masses of all known types of diamond deposit. This monograph intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry and also for research workers in related field.
€ 53,90
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Cliffing of replenished beaches
Examples from coarse grain beaches
Stergios D., Zarkogiannis
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639231137 § data di pub. 20100204 § pagine 136
The present book deals mainly with the phenomenon of escarpment that takes place on beaches after applied artificial replenishment schemes with marine aggregates. From geologists or coastal engineers to individuals that use the beach for recreation a cliff, at the backshore of renourishmed beaches, has been reported. This scarp is a major defect of maybe the most favourable soft engineering technique against coastal erosion nowadays. The present investigation sheds light on the Nature of this formation. Different analyses, including X-ray Diffractometry, Elemental analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Isotope analysis and other methods reveal that cementation takes place within the cliffs mass. The responsible cementing agents are traced and identified. The analysis starts with a general detailed description of basic sediment properties and of different relevant process. The technology and the methodology used is described in detail, while for the best representation of notions a nice three dimensional (3D) figure series, of general sedimentological interest, has been produced.
€ 64,90
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Holocene vegetation dynamics in SE-Estonia
Palynological record from three lakes of the Haanja Heights
Eve, Niinemets
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639231540 § data di pub. 20100128 § pagine 60
Studies of vegetation history are important, as past vegetation distribution and development provide information on the development of the Earth’s climate, palaeoecological conditions, as well as on the migration and activity of early humans. For studying the vegetation history of SE-Estonia, modern case-study approach was used on three lakes of different nature and archaeological background: one at the top of the Haanja Heights (Lake Plaani) , one on the slope of the Heights (Lake Verijärv) and one at the foot of the Heights (Lake Lasva) , which were analyzed sedimentologically and palynologically. Sediments in Lake Lasva and Verijärv are laminated and provide a very precise time-scale, enabling comparison of pollen records from Lake Lasva with historical data. The vegetation dynamics in SE-Estonian uplands has several distinctive features compared with lowland regions of Estonia, such as the earlier arrival of Picea, Ulmus and Quercus, stable broad-leaved woods due to suitable habitats in the mosaic landscape and later human influence. From the Lake Verijärv sequence an evidence of a catastrophic forest fire was found.
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Numerical Modeling of TCE Sequential Biodegradation in Groundwater
Concepts and Application
Daniel, Burnell
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639232233 § data di pub. 20100204 § pagine 436
This book discusses the practical application of numerical groundwater flow and reactive solute transport modeling of sequential biodegradation of chorinated solvents at a site in Palm Bay, FL. The dissertation presented in this book is the first multi-species numerical model calibration to a unique site with large amounts of data collected from over 200 wells over a 20 year period. The groundwater model MODFLOW and solute transport model MT3D99 were calibrated to remediation over a 20 year period. Results of modeling analyses showed that groundwater pumping played a key role in source zone remediation with natural biodegradation being the primary mechanism for removing downgradient contaminant mass from the aquifer. The estimated natural biodegradation half lives for trichloroethene (TCE) , cis 1,2 dichloroethene (DCE) , and vinyl chloride (VC) were 550 days, 480 days, and 590 days at this site. Subsequent data has confirmed the presence of the Dehalococcoides Ethenogenes, which are currently the only known microbes that can biodegrade TCE and its biodegradation products (cis 1,2 DCE and VC) .
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Geomechanical characterization of rock masses
Engineering geology in the Basque Arc (Basque Country, Northern Spain)
Gorka, Uribe-Etxebarria Ortiz de Zarate
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639233063 § data di pub. 20100129 § pagine 316
The development of instability, associated with road construction is the source of important problems, This situation appears to be related to three fundamental circumstances: A complex orography; an abundant rainfall and a large amount of tectonically disturbed sedimentary rocks. The development of unstable slopes depends on the combination of the rock massifs, their strength characteristics, structure, and precipitation- runoff relationship. Moreover,in coastal areas, there are a series of additional aspects which necessarily have to be taken into consideration: the particularly aggressive weathering processes on the coast and significant erosion along highly active cliff bases. This work attempts to improve the geomechanical characterisation of rock masses in the Basque Arc. These form a large complex of very different materials, usually weakened by different sets of joints, which makes it difficult to work with the usual classifications. These materials are especially problematic, since they favour the development of instability and simple behavioural models are not applicable.
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MUDGASES GEOCHEMISTRY AND FACTORS CONTROLLING THEIR VARIABILITY
Western Canada Sedimentary Basin
DANIELA, VLAD
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639242652 § data di pub. 20100423 § pagine 420
Carbon isotope and molecular compositions of Cretaceous mudgases have been examined from several depth profiles across the undisturbed Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) . The complexity of the isotopic profiles shows numerous inflections and deviations of the carbon isotope values and wetness index with depth that suggest a correlation with the stratigraphic framework and can be explained in terms of the origin and alteration of the gases. However, combined evidence from a multidisciplinary approach suggests that isotopic variability of WCSB gases is only partly induced by source maturity. The main shifts of carbon isotope ratios are likely to be related to the physical properties of the rocks, differences between organic precursors, total organic carbon (TOC) content, gas biodegradation and mixing. Mudgas geochemistry is best employed in conjunction with petrophysical analysis and conversion into mineralogy, for defining details of transition zones and reservoir compartments.
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Inversion of 3D Seismic Dataset
Post- and Pre-stack Attribute Analysis of Blackfoot 3D Seismic Dataset
abdulsalam, swisi Igor, Morozov
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639244922 § data di pub. 20100409 § pagine 160
Over the last few years,the inversion and amplitude variation with offset (AVO) techniques are widely used by oil industry as an important hydrocarbon indicator. The objective of this work is comparative analysis of several standard and one new seismic post- and pre-stack inversion techniques and amplitude variation with offset. Post and pre-stack data utilized to perform inversion and extract AVO attributes. Four type of post-stack inversion (AI) was performed. Pre-stack data utilized to apply elastic impedance inversion (EI) and extract AVO attributes .The Blackfoot 3D seismic dataset are employed for this study. This book provides an overview of steps is used to apply inversion and extract AVO attributes. Processing the 3D seismic dataset is essential step before starting the inversion. The results show that post-stack inversion gave the best results. The pre-stack inversion and elastic imedance inversion show similar result with higher impedance compared with post-stack inversion. AVO attributes gave unsatisfactory result because of the low quality of data and the low coverage of seismic data except for the center where the highest coverage is
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MUDGASES GEOCHEMISTRY AND FACTORS CONTROLLING THEIR VARIABILITY
Western Canada Sedimentary Basin APPENDICES
DANIELA, VLAD
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639253511 § data di pub. 20100423 § pagine 316
Carbon isotope and molecular compositions of Cretaceous mudgases have been examined from several depth profiles across the undisturbed Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) . The complexity of the isotopic profiles shows numerous inflections and deviations of the carbon isotope values and wetness index with depth that suggest a correlation with the stratigraphic framework and can be explained in terms of the origin and alteration of the gases. However, combined evidence from a multidisciplinary approach suggests that isotopic variability of WCSB gases is only partly induced by source maturity. The main shifts of carbon isotope ratios are likely to be related to the physical properties of the rocks, differences between organic precursors, total organic carbon (TOC) content, gas biodegradation and mixing. Mudgas geochemistry is best employed in conjunction with petrophysical analysis and conversion into mineralogy, for defining details of transition zones and reservoir compartments.
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The geologic evolution of the Limpopo Belt Central Zone, South Africa
New structural, metamorphic, and geochronologic data on the geologic evolution of the Central Zone of the Limpopo high-grade terrain in South Africa
Rene, Boshoff
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783836498456 § data di pub. 20100224 § pagine 228
Diverse tectonic models were used to explain the geologic evolution of the complexly deformed and metamorphosed Limpopo high-grade terrain of southern Africa. An ongoing discussion exist in the literature regarding the geologic evolution of this terrain. This discussion resulted from different interpretations of published data pertaining to the nature and timing of high-grade events that affected the Central Zone (CZ) at different times. This debate can also partially be explained by the availability of a more comprehensive database that became available with time. This study identifies the important geologic elements that are necessary to unravel the geologic evolution of the CZ by integrating detailed structural, metamorphic and geochronologic data from the regional distributed high-grade polymetamorphic granulites. This study calls for particular caution in the interpretation of data from polymetamorphic granulites, especially Pb-Pb isotopic dates of metamorphic minerals and P-T paths that are interpreted to reflect evidence for isothermal decompression, as they both may be based on mixed populations of metamorphic minerals.
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Application of Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometry and Magnetometry
Radioelement Mapping, Petroleum Exploration and Environmental Monitoring of Bahariya Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt
Hatem, Aboelkhair
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639243901 § data di pub. 20100305 § pagine 232
Airborne geophysical surveying is a remote sensing technique that is used for measuring the variation of different physical or geochemical parameters of the earth such as distribution of magnetic minerals, electric conductivity and radioactive element concentration. Bahariya Oases area is located in the northern part of the Western Desert of Egypt It is situated almost 160 km to the west of the Nile Valley. The Bahariya Oases area displays a special importance in recent years due to the discovery of economic iron ore deposits in El-Gedida and Nasser areas as well as the discovery of petroleum in economic quantities in a nearby area. The present book aims essentially to the analysis and interpretation of the aerial gamma-ray spectrometric and magnetic survey data recorded over the Bahariya Oases area. These analyses and interpretations are mainly employed to produce radioelement mapping, define mineral and petroleum exploration potentiality as well as environmental monitoring.
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INVERSION OF MAGNETOTELLURIC DATA IN OFFSHORE HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION
INVERSION OF 3D MMT DATA
Arun, Kumar
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639258271 § data di pub. 20100528 § pagine 72
The marine EM exploration method has become a legendary and complimentary technique to other geophysical methods in the offshore hydrocarbon exploration. There are two EM exploration methods: marine magnetotelluric (MMT) and controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) . MMT is a natural source method, which utilized earth’s natural electromagnetic field as a source field. The commercial survey applicability of CSEM for offshore hydrocarbon exploration use a mobile horizontal electric dipole (HED) and an array of seafloor receivers,which measured the EM fields. Integration of MMT and CSEM data significantly enhances the exploration efficiency and minimizes the risk of dry well before the offshore drilling.
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Forest Cover Change Detection and Fire Risk Susceptibility Analysis
An integrated approach of GIS and Remote Sensing for forest Change detection and fire risk analysis
Genanaw, Alemu
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639262766 § data di pub. 20100610 § pagine 88
Forest of the world is under serious threat owing to deforestation and fire. It is vital to understand the extent and pattern of deforestation to devise strategies before the problem results in massive environmental impact. On top of this identifying the degree of susceptibility of the forest to forest fire is also plays the same role. However, determining the extent and pattern of deforestation and identifying the level of susceptibility of the forest to fire is challenging by traditional approach. Thus, this book provides a technique to determine the extent, pattern and rate of deforestation. Moreover, it provides a method to analyze the degree susceptibility of the forest to forest fire. Although fire is one of the devastating factors for most vegetation,surprisingly it creates favorable condition for ericaceous vegetation of Ethiopian highland. The analysis in this book provides help to utilize GIS and remote sensing for forest fire susceptibility analysis, cover change detection and land cover pattern analysis. Particularly it offers useful information to professionals in GIS and remote sensing ,forestry, and agriculture fields.
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Potential Field Geophysics
Interpretation Techniques
Essam, Aboud Fabio, Rocca
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639260885 § data di pub. 20100818 § pagine 96
The prime purpose of this book is to present the basic principles of magnetic method as an exploration method for hydrocarbon, mineral, geothermal, and archaeological exploration. Several techniques were used to interpret the magnetic data. The context of this book will deal with two basic methods, Euler deconvolution and analytic signal method. The reader will realizes that the integration between both methods always leads to good results. Additionally, development in the applications of these methods improve the integration and help much in imaging the target.
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Time Series InSAR Analysis over Three Gorges Region
Techniques and Applications
Teng, Wang Mingsheng, Liao
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639280029 § data di pub. 20100827 § pagine 128
Three Gorges Project (TGP) , the largest hydroelectric project in the world, is one of the most significant constructions in China. Since the TGP greatly changed the natural terrain of the upriver gorges, the regular surveys over this region with the earth observation images are highly needed. The multi-image InSAR analysis has proven to be a very capable and effective technique for obtaining precise elevation and displacement measures of the detected targets. In this work, more than one hundred InSAR images have been processed to measure and analyse the topography and deformation over the Three Gorges Region. By exploiting single interferograms with the facilitations from external topography data, reliable Digital Elevation Model (DEM) have been generalized and an approximate temporal coherence map can be extracted with the detected point-like targets. On the other hand, with different time series InSAR analysis methods, i.e. Permanent Scatterer (PS) , Stanford Method for Persistent Scatterers (StaMPS) and Quasi-PS (QPS) techniques, we are able to monitor the slow landslides and the stability of the Dam around this region.
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Contaminant transport in a fractured chalk aquifer at Sigerslev Denmark, as characterized by tracer techniques
Fathy Ahmed Abdalla, Ahmed Mark, Schmidt
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639287455 § data di pub. 20100827 § pagine 112
Transport processes in fractured aquifer are characterised by a couple of transport mechanisms within the fracture and the neighbouring matrix. To understand the possible transport mechanisms of tracers in a fractured chalk block, laboratory single- and multi-tracer tests were carried out in two blocks under defined boundary conditions. The breakthrough curves (BTC’s) of the tracers are governed by sharp peaks due to advective transport and dispersive respectively diffusive transport processes in the tailing part of the BTC’s. The simulation of the BTC’s with the single fissure dispersion model could not reasonably fit the BTC’s. A multichannel SFDM with the superposition of BTC’s of at least two different flow paths, resulted in an acceptable fit (by calculating the cumulative tracer breakthrough and recovery curves) . Those simulations indicate the existence of flow channelling effects within the fracture. The results showed that matrix diffusion process plays only a minor role in the determination of the fate of nitrate in the groundwater aquifers. The key factor controlling the fate of nitrate in the groundwater is the redox process.
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Holocene marine carbonate sediments in the northern Red Sea
Heat affected foraminiferal alteration in the Shaban Deep
Nazli, Olgun Reiner, Botz
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639277760 § data di pub. 20100901 § pagine 92
The Red Sea, one of the warmest and saltiest water bodies in the world, is a recent example for ocean basin formation by break of a continent, which makes it a perfect study area to investigate the early stage of the formation of an ocean basin (e.g. magma intrusion) . This book provides new data of the two sediment cores from the Shaban Deep in the northern Red Sea. Although the two cores are located about a kilometer distance, distinctly different isotopic and geochemical signals were observed. Compared to the usual stable oxygen isotope (?18O) signatures of planktonic foraminifera in the Red Sea, a strong negative ?18O shift was seen in the core 17008-1. The planktonic foraminifera shells below 183 cm core depth, showed high degrees of diagenetic alteration. This alteration has not been caused by a hydrothermal input, but rather dominated by post-depositional alteration through hot pore-waters. The heat source is most likely to be basaltic intrusion occurred before 6 ka, and located close to the core 17008-1. These results will shed light on the geological construction of the Red Sea area as well as for investigating the hydrothermal activity and ore formation in the region.
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WATER CHEMISTRY OF THE GANGA RIVER AT GARHWAL HIMALAYAS, INDIA
GEOCHEMICAL STUDIES OF HIMALAYAN RIVERS: A CASE STUDY OF ALAKNANDA AND BHAGIRATHI RIVERS
Ravi Kumar, Saini
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639280999 § data di pub. 20100909 § pagine 228
This present book is a result of three years research work which includes one year daily sampling from different locations and also seasonal sampling from the entire Upper Ganga Basin. The book presents current research trend in hydro-geochemical study of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers, two major tributaries of Ganga, Indian Himalayan Rivers. The book deals with basic concept of weathering, water and sediment chemistry, water flux and sediment flux and also give the significance of Sr isotopes, REE. Though there are many other research paper and book available on geochemistry of Ganga River but this is the first time when such huge data set and long term data with high accuracy is used which makes this book unique from others. The book is written clearly and concisely for easy reading and profusely illustrated with many figures.
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APPLICATION OF REMOTE SENSING AND GIS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
THE COASTAL PROCESSES AND MORPHODYNAMIC CHANGES, ALONG THE NORTH WESTERN COAST OF EGYPT
OSAMA, ELBARDAN Kurt, KLIMA
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639297133 § data di pub. 20100930 § pagine 432
Th The goal of th present work is to study the coastal processes and application of remote sensing for the assessment of the likely impacts of the coastal development in the study area. The objectives are to study the geology, geomorphology as well as change detection in the shoreline and bottom configurations, dynamics of bottom sediment transport, characteristics of the hydrodynamic features throughout the coastal zone and the assessment of the likely impacts of the coastal development at the study area. The study will provide support to the environmental decision process for the proposed development activities in the study area.
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Impact of geological structures on rock mass characterization, Giba reservior, NW Mekelle, Ethiopia
Asefu, Aregawi Walter, KURZ
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639294613 § data di pub. 20101001 § pagine 80
Considerations of past and present geological conditions are crucial for site selection of any engineering works and environmental activities. The need of engineering geological involvements in the above mentioned activities increase day to day since its commencement. Due to severe problems of water supply to the Mekelle town from other resources, Tigray Water Resource Bureau proposed the Giba dam across Elala River. As previous study shows, more than 20 micro and small dams were constructed within the Mekelle drainage basin. But most of them were failed due to many reasons and consideration of the past and present geological condition of the proposed sites. A preliminary development of the geological model of the study area and rock mass characterization of the Mekelle fault and its associated structures will minimize/reduce any unexpected risk from the past and present geological conditions at the feasibility stage. In addition, such study could be used in the future as a tool for the feasibility study of site selection for similar engineering works. This book should help for researchers , students and should be especially useful to professionals working on dam ,tunnel..etc.
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Geophysical Study to Map Structures Favorable-Groundwater Occurrence
Geophysical Techniques in Groundwater Exploration
Narasimman, Sundararajan Mandagula, N. Chary
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843355780 § data di pub. 20101219 § pagine 144
The sustenance of life on earth solely depends on water. Groundwater utilization dates far back as the history of mankind itself. Growth of population, agriculture and industry has compelled an indiscriminate exploitation of this resource. Repeated monsoon failures and poor recharge conditions further complicate groundwater exploration. Geophysical methods play a major role to delineate the geological structures favorable for occurrence and movement of groundwater. Although geophysical methods are being routinely used for exploration, often it becomes a challenge because of various factors such as geometry and depth of aquifer and yield of groundwater particularly in a complex geological environ. This book, therefore provides an insight for mapping of geological structures employing an integrated geophysical approach comprising magnetic, electrical resistivity, seismic refraction methods and correlative study with well data to ensure a reliable investigation. Thus, the authors believe that the field investigations presented will no doubt throw some light on this vital subject and will be a good guide to groundwater professionals as well as to academics.
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Earthquake wave amplifications in the slopes
Earthquake response in slopes using Finite Difference Program
Subodh, Dhakal
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843378819 § data di pub. 20101215 § pagine 160
This book reveals the possibility of high degree of seismic wave amplifications in the slope during dynamic loading under worst conditions of material properties. It presents the relationship of input wave, slope geometry and material properties on seismic amplifications. Important conclusion is that under worst conditions of the slope geometry and material properties, even small input wave can be amplified as high as 1.7g and there is possibility of complete slope collapse. This book contains total of seven chapters out of which the results are explained in chapters five and six. Chapter five gives the preliminary results in different slope models whereas relationship between different input parameters and the output as well as data analysis is presented in chapter six. An empirical function of slope height, shear wave velocity and input frequency on amplification is also recommended in this chapter.
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Modeling groundwater flow in sloping aquifers
A stepping base approach
Philip, Mzava
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ISBN 9783843378581 § data di pub. 20101212 § pagine 108
This manuscript is derived from the Author’s Masters thesis, it presents coupling the applications of Geographic Information Systems, Analytical and Numerical methods to model groundwater flow in the sloping aquifers; Ogallala Aquifer-Kansas, central USA case study, using a stepping base approach. The study also led to identification of surface water and groundwater interaction points and quantities during the pre-development conditions, and the possible points of disappeared streams in the study region.
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Pinchout Geometry of Sheet-like Sandstone Beds
a new statistical approach to the problem of lateral bed thinning based on outcrop measurements
Michal, Janocko
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843380317 § data di pub. 20101212 § pagine 144
Feather-edge pinchouts of successions composed of sheet-like sandstone beds, such as turbidite lobes or shore-derived mid-shelf tempestites are extremely difficult to recognize and model. Both turbidites and tempestites are expected to pinch out seawards, but their actual thinning rates and pinchout geometries are little-known and unpredictable. In the present pilot study, more than 3750 closely- spaced measurements of the lateral thickness changes in 146 turbidite and tempestite beds have been collected over lateral outcrop distances of up to 640 m. The datasets show that both turbidites and tempestites have a log-normal thickness frequency distribution. Assuming the bed segments measured in outcrop sections represent downflow-thinning segments of unconfined turbidites and tempestites, their thinning rates can be stacked together according to the local bed-thickness ranges to represent the pinchout geometry of a whole single bed. The range-related trend equations allow the pinchout distance of every bed in a turbiditic or tempesitic succession encountered in a well to be predicted and the net spatial pinch-out of a given bed succession to be modelled.
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Geometric modelling of engineered barrier system for waste isolation
A general view of nuclear safety and geometrical modeling tools
Paola, Mancini
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838352053 § data di pub. 20100319 § pagine 72
The aim of the present work is that to find out the possibility to create a geometrical model of a hypothetical repository system using the GoCAD software, which is compatible with the Finite Element Modelling (FEM) package RockFlow. It gives a general view of the main international projects and legislations in terms of nuclear safety and illustrates in big lines what does it mean planning a repository facility for nuclear spent fuel.
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Contamination of soils in industrial area
Short term accumulation of heavy metals
Mohammad Hossein, Sayadi Anari
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838394954 § data di pub. 20100812 § pagine 156
Many human activities release various pollutants into the soils and with anomalous enrichment of heavy metals it causes contamination. The contamination of soils from industrial operations as anthropogenic activities has created public concern. Heavy metals maybe inhaled as dust and ingested involuntarily through food and drink as well as could be absorbed through skin. In addition, any hazardous particle in soil represents a threat to groundwater and many domestic, industrial and agricultural activities depend on groundwater resources. The present study reveals short-term accumulative trends of heavy metals in the top soils from the industrial area. The results of the study show the soil in the Chitgar industrial area is significantly contaminated by heavy metals, which may give rise to various health problems or diseases. Therefore observing contamination levels is important for monitoring soil contamination status by sampling soils periodically. The results highlight the need for carrying out a systematic and continuous monitoring of heavy metals and other forms of pollutants in the study area to ensure that pollution does not become a serious problem in the future.
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Geology and Non-traditional resources of the Black Sea
Non-traditional resources from Black sea bottom and their possibilities to use as complex raw material
Dimitar, Dimitrov
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838386393 § data di pub. 20100816 § pagine 244
The monograph “Geology and Non-traditional resources of the Black Sea“ examines the origin, properties and application of deep sea organogenic mineral sediments (DSOMS) formed during the newest ages of the geological history of the Black Sea. It examines also the natural conditions influencing the formation of the sediment complex and the mineral resources. The Black Sea is seen as a unique natural geobiotechnological reactor capable of generating specific geological resources. The object of this study is the Black Sea bottom and more specifically the Bulgarian economic zone and the western region of the Black Sea and the subject of the study is the origin, the properties and the distribution of deep sea organogenic mineral sediments (DSOMS) and the evaluation of the possibilities to use them as a complex raw material. This paper lays the foundations of the application of a new type of complex raw material from the bottom of the Black Sea and examines the composition, the properties, the distribution and the origin of DSOMS as well as the possible spheres of their economic application and extraction.
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Numerical Simulation of the stress field in California
Implication for the present day plate kinematics
MATRIKA PRASAD, KOIRALA DAIGORO, HAYASHI
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838395609 § data di pub. 20100818 § pagine 184
FE modeling under plane stress condition is used to analyze the state of stress in and around the San Andreas Fault (SAF) system.In this study we mainly focus on the state of stress at the general seismogenic depth of 12 km, imposing elastic rheology.Stress perturbation due to major fault, its geometry and major branches are analyzed. Series of calculations were performed with the parametrical variations of domain properties and were applied for the strong/weak SAF. All the simulated results are finally utilized for the implication of present day plate kinematics. The imposed boundary condition have simulated the present day regional ?Hmax orientation and displacement vector.Our simulated results in the weak fault in relatively strong crust conditions has more or less reproduced comparable and theoretically correct results, allowed us to favor Weak fault in relatively strong crust. Depthwise variation of the fault type reveal that as the depth increases, the fault types are generally normal and at shallow depth more strike slip and thrust faults are formed. In conclusion that SAF may terminate as a normal fault at the depth.
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Heavy Metals in the Environment in Ebonyi Basin, South East Nigeria
Their Sources and Environmental Significance
Hilary, Ezeh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838397993 § data di pub. 20100903 § pagine 160
This work evaluates the concentration of some heavy metals in soil, stream sediment, groundwater and surface water in Ebonyi Basin, South Eastern Nigeria.The potential for heavy metals’ pollution of these environmental media in these areas is high. Availability of the metals and the presence of factors capable of mobilizing,distributing and storing them into the hydrologic and pedologic systems are established.It is also established that there is significant pollution of soil by Pb, Zn and Cd; stream sediments by Pb, Zn, Ni and to a smaller extent Cu; and groundwater by Pb and Cd.The areas with history of mining of Pb – Zn deposits have the highest concentration of these metals.Manufacturing industry is not developed in the study area; the only sources of metal enrichment in the analyzed environmental media are earth materials.There is a reasonable proximity of the anomalies (polluted zones) to areas of known mineralization.This work is especially useful to students, lecturers, researchers and other professionals involved in environmental research especially the impact of small scale mining in the environment.
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Application of 3-D VSP in Reservoir Characterization
A Shear-wave Sourced Approach for Tight-gas Sandstone and Fracture Characterization
Prajnajyoti, Mazumdar Thomas, L. Davis
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838386959 § data di pub. 20100907 § pagine 140
Development of unconventional reservoirs like tight- gas sandstones differs from conventional oil and gas reservoirs. Conventional surface seismic measurements generally do not give results that can drive the business in tight-sandstone fields because of its failure in reservoir-scale lithology and fracture identification. In this monograph we use an uncommon 3-D VSP survey done with horizontal vibrators and multi-level 3-C geophone tool to detect the lithology and fracture distribution in the subsurface.
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The gas hydrate stability zone of the Canterbury Basin, New Zealand
Geophysical interpretation of the Canterbury slope to identify links between gas hydrate occurrences and slope stability
Kim, Senger
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838325392 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 188
Gas hydrate deposits have been well established globally, occurring in specific pressure-temperature conditions on both active and passive continental margins provided that a sufficient supply of methane is present. In New Zealand, gas hydrates have been identified through the presence of bottom-simulating reflections (BSRs) on both the Hikurangi and Fiordland active margins. No direct evidence for gas hydrate has yet been found in New Zealand’s offshore hydrocarbon systems, including the Canterbury Basin. This BSc (Hons) thesis presents an alternative way of potentially predicting the occurrence of gas hydrates on the Canterbury Slope. A model for the hydrate stability zone (HSZ) of the Canterbury Slope is established using bottom-water temperatures and borehole data. The model predicts the intersection of the top of the HSZ and the seafloor at 540m water depth. This depth loosely corresponds with a zone of increased slope instability, interpreted using an array of industrial and academic multichannel seismic reflection profiles and bathymetric data sets.
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GEOCHEMICAL AND ISOTOPIC CONSTRAINTS ON HIMU MAGMATISM
Evidence From Mount Cameroon and Mount Etinde, Cameroon, West Africa
Emmanuel, Wembenyui
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838326115 § data di pub. 20100914 § pagine 340
This book presents comprehensive data on the petrography, geochemistry, mineralogy and radiogenic isotopes (Pb, Sr, Nd) of lavas from Mounts Cameroon and Etinde volcanoes. In the case of Mount Cameroon, both prehistoric and modern lavas have been studied; allowing the petrochemical evolution of the volcano to be assessed. For Mount Etinde, these new data have allowed the petrological and mineralogical diversity of the volcano to be unraveled. The entire dataset from both volcanoes has been interpreted in view of establishing the petrogenesis of the lavas and petrogenetic processes responsible for the geochemical evolution of the volcanoes. This pioneer monograph uniquely prepared for Mounts Cameroon and Etinde presents a valuable reference document that provides an insight to understanding the magma transport mechanisms within the Mount Cameroon plumbing system and adds to the plethora of scientific articles that have already been released on the geochemistry of the Cameroon Volcanic Line.
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Nutrients in the Heber Valley Aquifer
A Primer on Denitrification
Scott F., Korom Mebus, Geyh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838376035 § data di pub. 20100916 § pagine 136
Heber Valley is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah. Drawing on field-based case studies and the published literature, this book details the potential nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) transport through Heber Valley’s alluvial sediments to the reservoir at the foot of the valley. It includes a review of denitrification in the saturated zone, in a more comprehensive format than a well-received article published previously by the author, and three case studies: a geochemical investigation of valley groundwater samples to determine where denitrification may reduce subsurface nitrate concentrations, a comparison of N leachate rates from earthen dairy lagoons in the coarse alluvial valley deposits to those found elsewhere in the literature, and the transport of N and P through the soil zone of alfalfa irrigated with valley municipal wastewater. From a primer on aquifer denitrification to field-based research, this book provides an excellent foundation to the origins, nature, and behavior of nutrients in groundwater.
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Stable isotopes of rainfall and runoff in small arid basins
Implications for deep percolation
Avraham, Dody Eilon, Adar
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838389134 § data di pub. 20100926 § pagine 184
This book summarizes a Ph.D dissertation carried out at the Water Resources Center of the Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research and Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. The aim of this work was to evaluate the potential recharge in arid rocky watersheds containing bare rock at the upper part of the slope and colluvium/alluvium fills in the lower parts. The book presents three independent methods for study including a study of isotopic composition evolution from rainfall to runoff. Rainfall waters were collected in high resolution 1- 2 mm serial samples. Runoff water was sampled every 5 min. Two types of rainstorms were distinguished isotopically. The 1-D mathematical model simulates the transport of δ18O evolution of rainfall into runoff with uniformly distributed shallow depression storage. This book also deals with subsurface flow in the unsaturated zone using sodium bromide as a tracer, and neutron probe measurements following yearly changes in soil moisture content. This book is designed for researchers and students using environmental tracers to get a better understanding of the hydrologic system.
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Seismic Methods in Uranium Exploration
A case study from Mc.Arthur River, Saskatchewan, Canada
István, Györfi Zoltan, Hajnal
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843350150 § data di pub. 20100926 § pagine 228
The Mc. Arthur River ore body is the world’s richest high-grade uranium deposit, associated with an important unconformity separating Paleoproterozoic metamorphic- and Mesoproterozoic sedimentary rock sequences. Mineralization is controlled by pervasive brittle faulting and traditional geophysical methods deployed by the mining industry are unable to resolve the structural complexity at depths exceeding 500m. With increasing depths exploration activity requires images with higher structural definition in order to delineate further uranium deposits. High-resolution 2D and 3D seismic methods were deployed to test the applicability of the method in the given area. Results of the present study have demonstrated that seismic methods can reduce significantly exploration risk because obtained seismic images reveal a much clearer image of the subsurface than seen before. The present book provides an excellent overview of the possibilities and the challenges of seismic exploration in non- sedimentary environments. As such the book can be useful for the exploration community of the mining industry or anyone interested in applied seismology.
€ 86,90
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SULFUR IN TERTIARY INDIAN COALS
sulfur incorporation in coals of marine origin
Dr Bimala Prasad, Baruah Dr, Puja Khare
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843364416 § data di pub. 20101015 § pagine 92
North Eastern region of India has a substantial deposit of high sulfur Tertiary coals, ranging from Paleocene to Oligocene period. These coals are of recent origin and have different physico-chemical attributes in comparison to other Indian coals. The general characteristics, which restrict their usage in the domestic as well as industrial sectors, are high sulfur, high volatile matter, low ash fusion temperature, highly caking and friable nature. This book describes the incorporation of sulfur in Tertiary Indian coals under the influence of marine sulfate sources. The book contains five chapters which cover the formation of coal, the mechanism of sulfur incorporation in coals, geology, and sulfur functionalities in NE Indian coals. The coverage also extends to possible sources of sulfur under marine environment, relationship of sulfur with other constituents of coals, formation of pyritic and organic sulfur in coals. Thus, an attempt has been made to provide a comprehensive coverage of all the major processes involved in sulfur incorporation in these coals. The book is expected to be of relevance to all the researchers of the area.
€ 53,90
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Quaternary Reactivation of North Almora Thrust
Implication to Neotectonic Rejuvenation, Lesser Himalaya, Uttaranchal
Dr. Girish Ch., Kothyari
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838374062 § data di pub. 20101021 § pagine 144
Shorttitle This study was essentially based Structural and Quaternary Tectonics of Major and minor tectonically active segments of Lesser Kumaun Himalayan Region Uttarakhand India”. The outcome of the present work on active tectonics is supported by the fact that majority of seismic events also lie around the North Almora Thrust zone. The study is essentially based on the tectonic geomorphological observations, morphometric analysis using SRTM 90 m resolution satellite data, Digital Elevation Modelling (DEM) technique, use of topographic maps, and study of distribution pattern of recent seismic events. The digital data analysis fits well with the data generated from field and morphometric analysis. The geomorphological analysis of lineaments suggests reactivation of thrust and associated. A geomorphological analysis of the North Almora Thrust zone has been undertaken to study relation of sedimentary sequences and topographical features related to active tectonics observed on DEM and on the field. During this research period numerous seismotectonically active E-W, NNW-SSE, E-W and NNW- SSE trending faults have been delineated.
€ 64,90
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The Basic Concepts of Mineral Evaluation and Estimation
Reginald, Boryor
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843354400 § data di pub. 20101102 § pagine 128
Mineral Evaluation is an important aspect of Mineral Exploration within the mining industry. Knowledge in this subject has increase significantly with very little academic literature. This literature high lights the procedures required in evaluation of a deposit and the choice of the most suitable estimation method to your data and deposit in question making use of Geo-statistical methods of Mineral Evaluation. This book, therefore concentrate on the most important stages within the process of mineral evaluation of a deposit. This will be useful for all mining related professionals, mining and geological students who wish to understand the basic concept and the process of mineral evaluation.
€ 64,90
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Centrifuge Modelling of the Salt Range and the Potwar Plateau-Pakistan
Contrasting Deformation Styles both along and across the Strike
SHAH, FAISAL
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843366236 § data di pub. 20101026 § pagine 212
The northward movement of the Indo-Pakistan plate consumed the Neo-Tethys Ocean. As a result the Indo- Pakistan plate collided with Eurasian plate. During this convergence the Himalayan fold-thrust belt developed due to tectonic loading and thrusting. The Salt Range and the Potwar Plateau (SR/PP) comprise of an east-west trending fold-belt, located in the western deformed portion of the Himalayan fold- thrust belt, N. Pakistan. This research investigate the structural evolution of the SR/PP by analog scale modelling using the centrifuge technique. The foreland sequence of the SR/PP is constructed of layers of plasticine and silicone putty of controlled thickness ratios, and shortened horizontally to replicate the initiation and progressive growth of folds and thrust faults in the study area. The main aim of this research is to resolve the controversy of variation in the structural styles in the SR/PP. This study will also expand the understanding of the structural style in the SR/PP by documenting the progressive evolution of geological structures that develop in centrifuge models and comparing these with the prototype (SR/PP) .
€ 86,90
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Mathematical analysis of gravity anomalies
Concepts, algorithms and computer programs
Chakravarthi, Vishnubhotla Leonard, Nwosu
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843363648 § data di pub. 20101124 § pagine 260
Enormous progress has been made in the development of computer based algorithms to analyze the gravity anomalies of subsurface geological structures. The parabolic density function which describes the density-depth dependence of sedimentary rocks is used to design new algorithms coupled with relevant codes to analyze the gravity anomalies due to 2-D and 2.5-D fault structures defined with planar fault planes. Forward modeling schemes to compute gravity responses due to 2-D and 2.5-D listric fault structures are also included. Automatic techniques based on modeling and inversion principles to analyze the gravity anomalies due to 2- D and 2.5-D sedimentary basins besides 2-D and 2.5-D pull-apart basins are presented with relevant software. Automatic modeling and inversion techniques for the analysis of measured gravity anomalies due to 3-D sedimentary basins are presented. Also new is the automatic determination of regional gravity background in case of inversion algorithms. The robustness of each technique is demonstrated with both synthetic and real field gravity anomalies. This book is useful for academicians, researchers and field geophysicists.
€ 86,90
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Geothermal studies of Chad Basin Nigeria
Implications to hydrocarbon potential
Cyril, Nwankwo Anthony, Ekine
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843366960 § data di pub. 20101121 § pagine 84
For over one decade the Govt of Nigeria has spent huge sums of money in hydrocarbon exploration of the Nigerian sector of the Chad Basin without success, as no oil or gas discovery has been made in the region. Meanwhile, most researchers and scholars on petroleum potentials in Nigeria have concentrated mostly in the southern basins while little geophysical work has been carried out in the Chad Basin. The book utilizes the Well log data from 23 oil wells in Chad Basin Nigeria to analyze the basin prospect to generate liquid or gas hydrocarbon. The geothermal gradient map of the basin was constructed from bottom hole temperature data.The heat flow values of the various stratigraphic units were then evaluated. Average geothermal gradient of 3.4 oC/100 m within the range of 3.0 to 4.4 oC/100 m was obtained. The oil-generating zone in the basin is expected to occur within the depth range of 1273 m and 4100 m while the average depth to oil floor for the basin is 3626 m. Mean heat flow vary from 63.6 to 105.6 mWm-2, with an average of 80.6 mWm-2. The result serves as a learning guide for students and researchers in the academic and oil industry.
€ 53,90
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Hydrogeochemical prospecting of sulphide minerals in South Sinai
Ahmed, El-Rayes
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843370134 § data di pub. 20101118 § pagine 260
Hydrogeochemical prospecting consists of study of changes in the chemical composition of ground and surface waters caused by oxidizing ore bodies. Ground waters provide an effective prospecting medium as they reflect potentially large sample areas and deep subsurface zones.Waters near sulphide deposits are often enriched in trace metal and major element components. The free sulphuric acid and metal sulphates formed from oxidation of sulphides lower the pH of the water and cause considerable changes in their composition. This book discusses the methodology of large-scale hydrogeochemical prospecting for locating the potentially promising sulphide mineralization zones in four areas in Southern Sinai. To achieve such an objective, chemical analyses of water in conjunction with geomorphic, geologic and hydrogeologic evidence are used.
€ 86,90
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Geophysical model of the Carpathian-Pannonian Lithosphere
Geological and geophysical data analyses
Lubomil, Pospíšil Michal, Nemčok
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843372275 § data di pub. 20101112 § pagine 212
The book illustrates the application of multidisciplinary data analysis to the Carpathian–Pannonian region and presents verification of a Complex Recent model of the Carpathian - Pannonian lithosphere and new Tertiary development model by the recent data sets and geophysical data analyses. All available geonomic (geologic, geodetic, geophysical, geomorphological) data were verified and unified on the basis of the same scale and in the Western Carpathians on the Remote Sensing data. At the same time a model of the Western Carpathian neotectonic blocks and a model of recent lithosphere is presented and the principal problems of the tectogenesis in the Western Carpathians are defined. The subduction roll-back of the subducting slab of the remnand Carpathian Flysch Basin (rCFB) under the advancing Inner Carpathians, the oblique closure of the basin, the progressive change of the subduction to collision from the Western to the east along the Carpathian Arc are discussed and discribed, too.
€ 86,90
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Ground Penetrating Radar investigations in Upper Kama potash mines
Mining problems and solutions
Oleg, Kovin
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843359580 § data di pub. 20101114 § pagine 124
An understanding of the structure and state of the rock mass surrounding underground openings in the potash mines is critically important for safe mining, planning the methods of extraction of an orebody, and preventing the influx of ground water. The results of investigation demonstrate that the ground penetrating radar georadar method is capable of providing valuable information about deformation structures within the evaporitic strata. This book describes an application of the ground penetrating radar to solving mining problems in the Upper Kama (Russia) potash mines. It is based on the PhD dissertation written in the Missouri University of Science and Technology (former University of Missouri-Rolla) . The work is intended to give a general overview of geology and mining operation, and offer an advice on using georadar technique for mitigating present safety problems related to exploitation of the potash deposits. As an example of integrated studies, this book could be of interest for professionals in geology, mining engineering and geophysics.
€ 64,90
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Effective properties of multi-scale fracture networks
Hierarchical Modeling of Fractures for Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
Ankesh, Anupam Vijay, P Singh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843382878 § data di pub. 20101230 § pagine 224
This thesis presents a hierarchal approach for fracture modeling and a novel random walker simulation to upscale the fracture permeability. The modeling approach entails developing effective flow characteristics of discrete fractures at micro and macrofracture scales without explicitly representing the fractures on a grid. Separate models are made for micro scale and macro scale fracture distribution with inputs from the seismic data and field observations. A random walker simulation is used that moves walkers along implicit fractures honoring the intersection characteristics of the fracture network.Several superimposed realizations of micro and macro fracture networks enable us to capture the uncertainty in the network and the corresponding uncertainty in permeability field. The advantage of this methodology is that the upscaling process is extremely fast and works on the actual fractures with realistic apertures and yields the effective permeability of fracture network .
€ 86,90
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Contaminant Transport in Unsteady Groundwater Flow
Analytical Solutions
Premlat, Singh Mritunjay, K Singh
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843388887 § data di pub. 20101228 § pagine 164
This books presents one and two dimensional analytical solutions for solute transport in homogeneous porous formations. The constant and time dependent forms of input concentration are considered to predict the contaminant concentration distribution along or against unsteady groundwater flow in semi-infinite and finite aquifers. An exponentially decreasing unsteady velocity distribution is considered. The sinusoidal form of time dependent velocity distribution is also considered which represents seasonal variation in year in tropical regions. The direct relationship between dispersion coefficient and seepage velocity concept is used in which dispersion coefficient is directly proportional to the seepage velocity. When the groundwater table rises and falls, the velocity of flow in the aquifer may be transient or unsteady which is considered here. The Laplace Transform Technique (LTT) and the Hankel Transform Technique (HTT) are used to derive analytical solutions which would be useful to benchmark numerical codes and solutions.
€ 74,80
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Petrology and Geochemistry of Bhowali-Bhimtal Volcanics
Kumaun Lesser Himalaya
Abhishek, Pandey
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843382472 § data di pub. 20101223 § pagine 188
The Mesoproterozoic mafic volcanism in the Bhowali- Bhimtal and adjoining areas of outer Kumaun Lesser Himalaya, referred herewith as Bhimtal volcanics (BV) occur as alternating volcano-sedimentary sequences with Nagthat Formation. The mineral chemistry of clinopyroxenes from BV shows a subalkaline trend. The major element geochemistry of BV classified them as basalts, basaltic andesite and basaltic trachyandesite. The trace and REE geochemistry suggests their derivation probably from a plagioclase depleted source. Chondrite normalized REE patterns suggest that most of the REE were not significantly disturbed during alteration of BV and have retained primary features similar to that of fresh BV samples. Trace and REE geochemistry suggest slightly enriched mantle source and hence plume origin might be expected for BV magmatism. Moreover the geochemical similarity of BV with other volcanics of NW Himalaya provides the clue for similar source for all the volcanism in NW Himalaya. Based on melting model results it has been suggested that 5 to 15% melting of garnet lherzolite source can produce the observed LREE variations of precursor BV melt.
€ 74,80
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Modelling Water Resource Management in Lake Naivasha
Water allocation model using WEAP
Amani, Alfarra
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838378893 § data di pub. 20100630 § pagine 96
Modeling Lake Naivasha, Kenya and its surroundings is an issue of very high significance because of great socio-cultural, ecological and economic values. The basin comprises a biosphere reserve, a national park with a variety of wildlife, a significant livestock activity, a very fertile land for agriculture and a growing tourism industry. The prevailing system of uncoordinated water resources management in the basin cannot sustain the ever-increasing water needs of the various expanding sectors. Therefore a strategy must be sought to integrate the various sectoral needs against the available water resources in order to attain both economic and ecological sustainability. The study attempts to develop, for the first time in the Lake Naivasha Basin, an integrated water resource management model. In order to understand the situation in the whole catchment and identify where problems exist and the weakness that affect the catchment and their improvement.
€ 53,90
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Magnetostratigraphy of the Upper Jurassic
Magnetic Polarity Zonation and European Paleomagnetic Poles
Piotr, Przybylski
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838369709 § data di pub. 20100627 § pagine 216
Over the last couple decades, extended research has been conducted to resolve questions about the Jurassic, a time when the Pangaea was split into new continents and the present Pacific plate was formed. However, the Pacific spreading recorded by the pre-M25 marine magnetic anomalies remained uncalibrated due to the incomplete magnetic polarity results from some Middle and Upper Jurassic outcrops. In addition, the paleolatitude and rotation of the European plate during this period remained uncertain due to sparse and insufficient paleomagnetic data. This book verifies the above mentioned problems by determining the movement of the European plate, Pacific spreading rates, duration of the biozones and inter-regional correlations of paleomarkers for the Upper Jurassic, based on an interdisciplinary research from the continental Europe and British Isles, which combines magnetostratigraphy, paleomagnetism, biostratigraphy, marine magnetic anomaly records and cyclostratigraphy. Presented results should be beneficial particularly for geoscientists, whose research is focused on the Jurassic but also other periods in the Earth history.
€ 86,90
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Factors That Affect GPS/GLONASS In Urban And Forested Environments
Aquiring Accurate Data With Real Time Kinematic GPS
Douglas A., Ritchie
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838306308 § data di pub. 20100518 § pagine 144
The Purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy in real time measurements acquired from GPS and GLONASS satellite observations using RTK techniques in an urban and forested environment. To determine this accuracy, 2 data sets of 3- dimensional coordinates were created and compared at 14 stations situated at East Tennessee State University. One data set included coordinates determined by conventional land survey methods; the second was solved by RTK GPS-GLONASS. Once the magnitude of any deviation in the coordinate positions was determined, the contributions to the accuracies from cycle slips, multipath, satellite availability, PDOP, and fixed or float solutions were evaluated and discussed. This analysis should assist novice and experienced users in applying GPS/GLONASS data collection techniques and collecting accurate coordinate data for their scientific or professional work.
€ 64,90
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Movement Along the Baton Rouge Fault
Study aiming at determining the rate of modern movement
Araya, Kebede
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838309736 § data di pub. 20100521 § pagine 60
The Baton Rouge fault is one of two faults that traverse the city of Baton Rouge. The fault has long been thought to be active due to structural damages to buildings, streets and sidewalks near the fault.. Although the presence of the fault has been known for nearly 60 years, previous investigations have failed to determine its rate of movement. This study was aimed at determining the rate of modern movement along the Baton Rouge fault.
€ 53,90
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The Influence of Bioirrigation
Diagenisis, Mobility, and Transport of Trace Metal Distribution Within Saltmarsh Burrows
Terri, Shattuck
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838367682 § data di pub. 20100604 § pagine 120
Near-shore marine environments are complex ecosystems where much of the global benthic flux of metals and nutrients take place between the seawater and sediment (Meile et al, 2003) . Bioirrigation is the increase of solute transport resulting from introduction of oxygenated water from the surface into the more reduced environment deep within the burrow. Fe and Mn hydr- (oxides) accumulate on burrow margins in response to the oxygen flux into suboxic porewaters and has been shown to trap trace metals (Harding and Risk, 1986; Tessier and Campbell, 1988; Tessier et al., 1979, 1982) . The diagenesis, mobility, and transport of metals may enhance the bioavailability of metals in the environment, possibly to the extent of harming ecosystems, especially in coastal areas with anthropogenic waste. This study assesses Fe and trace metal speciation influenced by bioirrigation in and near burrows collected off the coasts of Georgia and Washington. Overall, this study found that bioirrigation does play a role in metal distribution and retention near burrows, but sediment mineralogy, grain size and organic matter were also significant factors at the studied sites.
€ 53,90
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HYDROGEOLOGY AND GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT OF ARID BASINS:
A CASE STUDY OF EL-QAA PLAIN, SINAI, EGYPT
Kamal, Ghodeif
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838369778 § data di pub. 20100604 § pagine 196
The desert regions are suffering from the scarcity of precipitation and hence experience deficiency of reliable fresh water resources. Groundwater is the main source of water supply. Nevertheless, it is finite and should be managed carefully. The new technologies of groundwater management must be applied on desert regions. The decision-makers should be aware of the early signals of potential hazards and available resources in order to anticipate endangered areas. In this monograph the hydrogeology of arid basins is explained in detail and potential management concepts and tools is applied. El-Qaa basin has thick Quaternary aquifer that is hosting paleowater and is receiving indirect recent recharge from eastern high mountainous terrain. The present exploitation rate exceeds recharge and captures only about 30% of recharge and will cause severe draw down. To optimize exploitation and long-term protection of the aquifer, redistribution of exploitation is proposed. Redistribution is devoted for capturing ground water outflow and preventing salt-water intrusion.
€ 74,80
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TEMPERATURE AND FREQUENCY DEPENDENCE OF VISCOELASTICITY IN BITUMEN
Lab Measurements on Heavy oil and Bitumen
Merrick, Johnston
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838387604 § data di pub. 20100805 § pagine 180
Bitumen is a viscoelastic material that has a nonzero shear modulus at low temperatures and/or high frequencies. This viscoelastic behavior results from its large, complex, molecular compounds that create dense, viscous hydrocarbons. Subsurface bitumen fields require secondary recovery processes to reduce viscosity and produce the hydrocarbons. Heat is one of the primary techniques. The change of velocity in the reservoir should be a function of the temperature and production of the bitumen. This thesis has two lines of investigation to aid in understanding the temperature and frequency dependency of viscoelasticity in bitumen and bitum-saturated rock, and from that, to assist others in interpretation of their time-lapse seismic data. Along the first line of investigation, this research made lab measurements to estimate velocities as a function of temperature and frequency of the Canadian Grosmont formation reservoir rocks.The thesis measurements focused on two sets of samples: a) homogeneous, dolomite core plug, which was grain-supported and b) smaller heterogeneous reservoir samples, which were bitumen- supported.
€ 74,80
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CHARACTERIZATION OF TSUNAMI DEPOSITS AT THE ANDAMAN COAST OF THAILAND
Saidul, Alam
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838386973 § data di pub. 20100810 § pagine 68
This study provides insights into the fingerprints of great geohazards like tsunami. As tsunami inundates coastal plain, it leaves excellent evidence of its occurrence and magnitude on the deposit stored in coastal plains as the water recedes. Study of the preservation of these deposits can be used to track historical tsunami events which is of great importance in delineating hazardous coastal zones around the globe.
€ 53,90
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Regional Climate and Anthropogenic Impacts on Coastal Sedimentation
St. John, USVI
Patrick, Schwing
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838349138 § data di pub. 20100301 § pagine 76
Eleven sediment cores collected in salt ponds surrounding St. John document the effect of regional climate on the recent increase of terrestrial sediment input attributed to anthropogenic activities. Increased terrestrial infilling rates in the last 100 years, determined by Lead-210 dating, are a result of increased human activity. Comparing the rate of terrestrial sediment introduced naturally to the current input rate demonstrates the drastic effect of human development on the island’s natural evolution. This study explores regional climate as an additional control on the recent anthropogenically enhanced sedimentation rate. An event in the 210Pb record is evident in every core. This event is most likely a regional-scale precipitation event, possibly a tropical cyclone, which is indicated by the large increase in terrigenous accumulation rate at this interval. The regional climate has been found to be a factor that influences the sedimentation rate due to human development. These results will allow for responsible management and development decisions, which will ultimately aid in eliminating a premature destruction of the natural coastal environment on St. John.
€ 53,90
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Volcanology of the A154N kimberlite at Diavik
implications for eruption dynamics
Stephen, Moss
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838340234 § data di pub. 20100315 § pagine 236
Eruptions of kimberlite volcanoes are a poorly-understood phenomena, as there have been no historical eruptions of kimberlite, and primary deposits and edifices of kimberlite volcanoes are rarely preserved. In particular, the styles of explosion, magma fragmentation, and primary deposition of kimberlite remain unclear. This thesis comprises field and laboratory study of five kimberlite deposits within the A154N kimberlite volcano at Diavik, NWT, Canada. These studies provide critical descriptive and semi-quantitative data on the geometries, component variations, and relative age relationships of deposits. These data are used to associate volcanic deposits with kimberlite eruption processes. Finally, these volcanic processes are shown to have direct implications for the distribution of diamonds within kimberlite pipes.
€ 86,90
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Beach and Sediment Characteristics at Costa Banderas, Mexico
Using Distribution Content Analysis to determine origins of Beach Sediment.
Alberto, Martinez Brun
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838340395 § data di pub. 20100122 § pagine 136
Costa Banderas, a 300-hectare property located on the northern shore of Banderas Bay on the Mexican Pacific coast, is to be developed for tourism. Its 8-kilometer coastline is composed of three long beaches and several narrow pocket beaches that are separated by protruding cliffs and rock outcroppings. Freshwater runoff is present at seven locations along the coast of Costa Banderas through streams that vary in magnitude. Sediment samples collected along the profile lines were analyzed for calcium carbonate content and grain size distribution. These parameters show a pronounced variation in the long-shore direction but not in the cross-shore direction. Streams and cliffs in Costa Banderas were sampled to determine the possible origin of the clastic portion of the beach sand. A Distribution Component Analysis (DCA) was carried out on the beach and stream samples. Relatively good alignment of the normal components of stream and adjacent beach samples is found for the three larger streams. This emphasizes the importance of these streams as sediment sources. A conceptual solution to attenuate Sea conditions by means of a submerged breakwater is presented.
€ 64,90
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Recent- and Paleo-Tsunami Sediments of Sri Lanka
Sedimentology, Micropaleontology and 14C dating
Nayomi, Kulasena Kapila, Dahanayake V., Acharya
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838354750 § data di pub. 20100403 § pagine 104
Authentic tsunami sediments collected from a previously empty bottle and several coastal localities were identified as brownish silty fine sand with a characteristic grain size distribution and an assemblage of planktonic and benthic microfossils. e.g forams. Influenced by references in Sri Lankan ancient texts to occurrences of tsunamis a search was undertaken for paleotsunami sediments in selected coastal villages of Peraliya and Denuwala. In boreholes and well cuttings of such locations we recognize two paleotsunami horizons at 30 and 75 cm respectively below the present ground surface each consisting of brownish silty fine sand with microfossils that remarkably resembled those found in the recently deposited uncontaminated tsunami sediment. The 14C dating of different tsunami sediments gave anomalous ages. However their C/N ratios indicated marine origins. The book highlights diagnostic criteria to identify authentic past and recent tsunami sediments and discusses the challenges of 14C dating tsunami sediments. It is a landmark publication of interest to geologists, paleontologists, archaeologists and in modeling and dating tsunamis
€ 53,90
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Western Himalayan Foreland Basin, India
Extensional tectonics and climate in pedo-gemorphological and sedimentary evolution of the Western Gangetic Plain, India
Balaji, Bhosle B., Parkash
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838336558 § data di pub. 20100105 § pagine 228
At ~10ka, all the major rivers in the upper Gangetic plain were incised due to an increase in discharges because of warmer climate, giving rise to large uplands. Compression from SW almost at the same time caused development of curvilinear longitudinal Ganga and Yamuna faults with convexity to the SW, which bounds the study area. Newly developed techniques of remote sensing and GIS are used to identify terminal fans and normal faults in the present flat plains. Ten normal faults nearly normal to the longitudinal faults are identified, indicating their formation related to extensional tectonics. Small streams form terminal fans on the downthrown block of normal faults. GPR studies have provided a facies model for terminal fans. Thus, terminal fans have formed by breaks in slopes caused by faults in contrast to the earlier concept of the loss of discharge by evapo-transpiration. The extensional tectonics playing a major role in shaping the present day landscape in a foreland basin has been brought out convincingly for the first time. Reactivation of the basement features affected surface features in a minor way.
€ 86,90
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Sustainable Use of Low-Temperature Geothermal Reservoirs in Iceland
A Modeling Study
Zsuzsanna, Vitai
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838351179 § data di pub. 20100316 § pagine 104
This thesis aims to study the nature of, and find appropriate production parameters for four Icelandic low-temperature geothermal fields, Laugarnes in Reykjavík, Áshildarholtsvatn in Skagafjörður, Skútudalur near Siglufjörður and Laugaland in Eyjafjörður. With this objective, first the long- term production history of each field was simulated by lumped parameter models to estimate essential properties of the systems and to calculate future pressure change predictions. After that, possible future cooling was also estimated by using analytical thermal models. Finally, sustainable production scenarios were developed for each field, based on these models.
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Nano-structured kaolin clay and its Industrial Applications
Nanoparticles of kaolin clay, water-based pigments,and adsorbent for removal of toxic metal ions from aqueous solutions
Akl, Awwad
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639337228 § data di pub. 20110309 § pagine 72
A method of treating a kaolin particulate material to improve its properties by removal of impurity particles thereform, to improve the brightness, and whiteness and other properties. Method of treating raw kaolin clay for preparing nanoparticles of kaolin clay to replace titanium dioxide in water based coatings, and for use as an adsorbent for the removal of toxic heavy metal ions such as lead, zinc, cadmium, cobalt, copper, and chromium ions from aqueous solutions. A method includes: (a) removing colored impurities by treating pulverized kaolin clay with diluted hydrochloric acid, (b) Producing a dispersed aqueous suspension of a kaolin particulate material containing at least 0.1 % by weight based on the dry weight of the kaolin deflocculated by sodium polyphosphate (c) Dispersed aqueous suspension may have a solids content kaolin particles of 20–30 % by weight and this suspension is subjected to evaporation to have a solids content of 70-75%, and (d) producing nanoparticles of kaolin clay by dispersing in water-ethanol mixture.
€ 53,90
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Isothermal Equation of state for solids
Under High Temperature and Pressure
Dr. Anjani, Pandey
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783843391337 § data di pub. 20110107 § pagine 224
It appears from the complete survey of literature, most of the equation of state are suitable for expressing the isothermal pressure-volume relationship. The thermodynamic state of a system is usually defined by pressure P, temperature T and specific volume V, linked by the equation of state (EOS) . Various possible equation of states for solids (EOS) at high pressure and high temperature have been considered. In order to build compositional Earth models, it is indispensable to have an EOS for the regions of the interior of Earth as well as for the candidate minerals. The aim of the present work is to evaluate various useful and interesting properties i.e. Debye temperature, maximum Debye frequency, elastic anisotropy, shearing wave velocity, compressional wave velocity, mean wave velocity, shear modulus, Grüneisen parameter and Anderson- Grüneisen parameter. The present work is divided into five Chapters including introductory part of the thesis. Other chapters cover the evaluation of accustic properties and variation of pressure with different compressions. Agreement of result with experimental values are appreciable.
€ 86,90
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ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF DI-ATOMIC SOLIDS
UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE
Anjani, Pandey
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844306613 § data di pub. 20110204 § pagine 132
The Equation of state (EOS) of condensed matter is very important in many fields of basic and applied sciences [1-3]. A relation between pressure (P) and volume (V) which is capable of predicting P-V behaviour of a substance at constant temperature is known as isothermal EOS. The properties of solids under varying conditions of temperature and pressure have attracted the attention of theoretical and experimental workers because of their need in different branches of science [4-8]. In order to understand the behaviour of solids from atmospheric pressure (as P=0) upto their structural transition pressure and from room temperature upto melting temperature, it is desirable to have a precise knowledge of temperature and pressure dependence of several properties such as pressure dependence of unit cell volume ratio (V/V0) , Grüneisen parameter (γ) , Anderson- Grüneisen parameter (δT) , Debye characteristic temperature (θD) etc.
€ 64,90
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NUCLEAR GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION IN A REAL WORLD
A DETAILED GROUND FOLLOW-UP SURVEY OF AN AERORADIOMETRIC ANOMALY AT KAJURU, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Afolalu, Felix Olugbenga
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844312294 § data di pub. 20110225 § pagine 140
A comprehensive study was conducted to determine thorium, uranium and potassium elemental concentration in Kajuru, Kaduna State Nigeria using model Disa-300 portable gamma-ray spectrometer. The data were collected at 300 stations from all over the bedrock surface of the site based on the different lithological units of the study area. Element concentrations determined for uranium (eU) is 62 ppm bounded by 63 ppm contour line were considered anomalous and the threshold value of eU/eTh derived from the background corrected data for the site estimated to be 0.76 ppm. Therefore, all areas bounded by the 0.80 ppm contour line were considered anomalous. The high surface eU concentrations indicate uranium enrichment in this area. The high eU/eTh values and the surface K concentrations were low indicates preferential enrichment of uranium and thorium to potassium in this area.
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Ground-water exploration
TWO DIMENSIONAL SHALLOW RESISTIVITY INVESTIGATION OF THE GROUND WATER POTENTIAL
Afolalu, Felix Olugbenga Khalil, Ibrahim
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783844317008 § data di pub. 20110308 § pagine 80
A two-dimensional shallow resistivity survey of the groundwater potential of Ahmadu Bello University, Kongo Campus, Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria using electrical imaging technique was carried out. Six image lines were measured at different strategic locations of the study area based on the fractured map of the area and Borehole log data information obtained from the area. Results from the interpretation of the data collected suggest 2-4 layers in the area studied.The resistivity value for the first layer (Topsoil) varies from 10 to 400 ohmm with thickness ranging from 1-14m. The second layer (Weathered Basement) has resistivity values between 120 and 500 ohm-m and thickness ranging from 5-11m. The third layer (Fractured basement) has resistivity values ranging from 500-1000 ohm-m and thickness between 3 and 6m. The fourth layer is the Fresh Basement (Bedrock) has resistivity values greater than 1000 ohm-m and infinite thickness.The southwest (SW) of the study area does represent a promising Aquifer with reasonable thickness of Weathered Basement and Fractured Zone. Also, the area seems to be a zone of high hydraulic conductivity because of its low resistivity values.
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OCCURENCES AND PROPERTIES OF JORDAINIAN ZEOLITES AND ZEOLITIC TUFF
Jordanian Zeolitic Tuff
Reyad, Al Dwairi Hani, Khoury
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
ISBN 9783639301632 § data di pub. 20101020 § pagine 164
Huge reserves of zeolitic tuff exist in northeast (NEJ) , central (CJ) , and south (SJ) Jordan. These reserves haven’t been studied or evaluated for their mineralogical or geochemical studies. This work focus on the characterization (Thin section, SEM/EDX, X-ray and geochemistry studies) of different location of zeolites in Jordan. Thirty one representative samples were collected from different localities. The samples were investigated for their geochemical and mineralogical composition.
€ 74,80
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APPLYING BINARY VOLUME MODELS TO NAVAL APPLICATIONS
A method to rapidly expand dynamic containment regions while conducting acoustic search
Gary, Graf
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN 9783838394763 § data di pub. 20100824 § pagine 132
Locating submerged vessels at sea is of concern to naval forces. Positional information derived from acoustic means is temporal and imprecise. Target vessel movement between detections further degrade the ability to refine position. This research developed a binary volume model for analyzing and visualizing the time dependent growth of the naval sensor information that defines a target containment region. Model development includes rapid methods for volumetric expansion and the intersection of multiple regions. The methods are intended to operate real-time in a virtual reality environment.
€ 64,90
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