Investigations into skin strength in potatoes: factors affecting skin adhesion strength

Summary A standardised test of skin set (scuff meter) has been used to demonstrate the increase in skin adhesion of six varieties following haulm destruction. Increases in skin adhesion were characteristically linear in the six varieties but increased at different rates. At 49 days after haulm destruction, skin adhesion strengths were similar in all varieties except cv. Record which had a much greater skin adhesion strength. Differences in skin adhesion strength were poorly related to skin morphological characteristics such as skin thickness, cell size and suberin content. The method of haulm destruction affected skin adhesion strength with skins adhering more rapidly and more strongly to the tuber following haulm pulling compared with either desiccation with diquat or mechanical flailing. The method of haulm destruction did not influence skin morphological characteristics.     

Aroma finishing of PET fabrics with PVAc nanoparticles containing lavender oil

A durable aroma finishing for PET fabric was carried out by adopting poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) nanoparticles containing lavender oil (LO) in core. Relatively small size of PVAc nanoparticles (ca. 244 nm of mean particle diameter) was expected to resist the frictional destruction of the particles, which is frequently observed in cases of microcapsules. PVAc nanoparticles containing LO in core were prepared by emulsification-diffusion method and their application as an aroma releasing agent for PET fabrics was assessed through the observation of releasing profiles of LO in ethanol for experimental acceleration. Melamine-formaldehyde (MF) microcapsules containing LO were also prepared and treated on fabrics for comparison. PVAc nanoparticles treated on PET fabric showed higher initial releasing amount, which was ascribed to the enhanced surface area. After 2 days of releasing, PET fabric treated with PVAc nanoparticles showed slower and more stable releasing profile and reached about 12 ppm of cumulative release after 16 days, which was under two thirds of that with MF microcapsules. PVAc nanoparticles can be used as an agent for durable aroma finishing of PET fabrics.     

Accuracy of oxygen delivery through bubble humidifiers and nasal catheters

ObjectiveTo evaluate the equipment used for nasal insufflation of oxygen and determine its accuracy.Study designOriginal study.MethodsOxygen delivery assemblies consisting of a flowmeter, bubble humidifier, oxygen delivery tubing and nasal insufflation catheters were assembled. Single and double catheter assemblies were made for four sizes of nasogastric feeding tubes (3.5 Fr, 5.0 Fr, 8.0 Fr and 10.0 Fr) resulting in 64 individual assemblies. A gas flow analyzer measured oxygen flow at the tip of the nasal catheter assemblies and from the pressure relief valve (PRV) of the bubble humidifiers. Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the functionality of assemblies. For functional assemblies, the accuracy of oxygen flow relative to the prescribed flow settings was determined.ResultsCatheter size was significantly associated with the functionality of assemblies. Probability (95% confidence interval) of 3.5 Fr, 5.0 Fr and 8.0 Fr assemblies being functional was estimated at 0.53 (0.14, 0.89), 0.83 (0.36, 0.98) and 0.98 (0.76, 0.99), respectively. All 10.0 Fr assemblies were functional. Functional assemblies, in general, consistently under-delivered the prescribed flow because a large portion of set flow was diverted through the bubble humidifier PRV.ConclusionsLeaks through the PRV cause significant diversion of oxygen prior to it reaching the catheter tips. Smaller patients are particularly susceptible, as small catheters limit oxygen delivery creating proportionally greater leaks through the PRV.Clinical relevanceIt was not possible to accurately deliver oxygen because of leaks through the PRV. Targeting a specific outcome (e.g., oxyhemoglobin saturation > 94%, PaO₂ 80–120 mmHg; 11–16 kPa) and avoiding unnecessarily high fractions of inspired oxygen cannot be done if flow delivery cannot be accurately assured. One possible solution would be to use a bubble humidifier with a 6 psi PRV that does not leak prior to reaching the opening pressure.     

Accuracy of selected neurological clinical tests in diagnosing MRI-detectable forebrain lesion in dogs

This retrospective case study aims to evaluate the accuracy of menace response, response to nasal stimulation and proprioceptive placing in diagnosing forebrain lesion in dogs. A total of 145 client-owned dogs investigated by magnetic resonance imaging study of the brain between December 2017 and June 2019 were evaluated. Seventy-one dogs with no magnetic resonance imaging-detectable intracranial and significant cerebrospinal fluid abnormality or recent history of seizure (<48 h) served as controls. Binary regression analysis was performed to determine the sensitivity, specificity and likelihood ratios of each selected test. Older age at presentation was a significant risk factor for the presence of a forebrain lesion. Menace (62.5%) and proprioceptive deficits (40.5%) were common findings in all dogs. They were also significantly associated with the presence of forebrain abnormality. Moreover, they were more sensitive (77.3% and 82.2%, respectively) and specific (50.0% and 62.5%, respectively) when applied to dogs aged 6 years or older. Nonetheless, all of these tests' likelihood ratios, and thus reliability are poor. These neurological tests are commonly employed for diagnosing forebrain disease in dogs, yet are not highly accurate in diagnosing forebrain abnormality. Clinicians should interpret these clinical test results along with the patient history when designing a diagnostic plan.     

The relation between aphid flights and the spread of potato virus YN (PVYN) in the Netherlands

Summary In the Netherlands early haulm destruction is the main method of preventing excessive spread of virus diseases in seed potato crops. When potato leaf roll virus was the principal problem, the time of haulm destruction was determined by the flight ofMyzus persicae (Sulzer), studied with the aid of Moericke yellow water traps. As potato virus Y^N became a problem and other aphid species interfered, the interpretation of aphid flights became difficult. An attempt is made to quantify total aphid flight activity in terms of risk to the crop. By attributing relative efficiency factors to 9 vector species and considering their flights as recorded with suction traps, values of vector-pressure are obtained that correlate well with weekly infection of bait plants. If accumulated vector pressures are compared with the flights ofM. persicae as recorded with Moericke traps during 1970–1979, it appears that during 6 of these years the critical periods of both systems coincide. However, in 1974 and 1976 much potential vector threat occurred before the start of the flight ofM. persicae. Suggestions are made as to how to apply the method in practice. A semi-popular account of this paper has appeared in Dutch inGewasbescherming 12 (1981) 57–71.     

The distribution of sclerotia ofRhizoctonia solani Kühn on the surface of the potato tuber

Summary Seed tubers of cv. Majestic harvested from untreated plants in August had fewer sclerotia ofR. solani at the rose than at the heel end. As plant growth ceased in September and tubers matured, sclerotia formed on the rose end so that all regions of the tuber had similar concentrations. In a preliminary experiment in the previous year, presumably influenced by seasonal factors, the onset of maturity was such that the rose end had the highest and the heel end significantly the lowest concentration of sclerotia. In the second season destroying haulms with acid decreased both the time necessary for tuber maturation and the accompanying change of distribution of sclerotia when spraying was done in August but not if it was delayed until September. The results can be explained, in part, by postulating tuber exudates as a source of nutrition for the fungus.

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Zusammenfassung Die Untersuchung verschiedener Lagerposten von Pflanzkartoffelknollen liess vermuten, dass die Verteilung von Sklerotien vonRhizoctonia solani Kühn auf den Knollen nicht zuf?llig ist. Diese Annahme wurde geprüft, indem Knollen aus zwei Feldversuchen untersucht wurden. Im ersten Jahr waren die Pflanzknollen auf natürliche Weise mit Sklerotien infiziert. Im zweiten Jahr wurde jede Knolle vor dem Auspflanzen mit einem Standardinokulum behandelt. Im ersten Jahr wurde das Kraut Mitte September mit S?ure (ca. 11.5% H₂SO₄; 11251/ha) behandelt oder blieben unbehandelt. Der Bestand wurde vier Wochen sp?ter geerntet. Im zweiten Jahr wurde das Kraut an einem von fünf Daten gespritzt oder nicht gespritzt und nachher in Abst?nden geerntet (Tabelle 1). Jede Knolle war in vier gleiche Abschnitte eingeteilt, der erste beim Kronen- und der letzte beim Nabelende, und wurde, wie in Tabelle 2 aufgeführt, auf Sklerotien bonitiert. Im zweiten Jahr wurde durch jede Knolle ein L?ngsschnitt gemacht und der Prozentsatz des Periderms notiert, das — beginnend am Kronenende — mit einer Pinzette entfernt werden konnte. Das Ergebnis wurde als Beurteilung der ‘Reife’ verwendet. Die Ergebnisse des ersten Jahres (Tabelle 3) zeigten, dass ein signifikanter Zusammenhang zwischen dem Knollenabschnitt und dem Grad der Infektion besteht. Das Kronenende wies das gr?sste Infektionsvorkommen auf, das Nabelende signifikant weniger. Die Histogramme in den Abb. 1 und 2 sind für das zweite Jahr und zeigen die Konzentration der Sklerotien auf s?ure-bzw, unbehandelten Parzellen. Die Leichtigkeit, mit welcher das Periderm von diesen Knollen entfernt werden konnte, wird in Abb. 3 dargestellt. Im August geerntete Saatknollen von unbehandelten Pflanzen wiesen am Kronenende weniger Sklerotien auf als am Nabelende. Als das Pflanzenwachstum im September aufh?rte und die Knollen reiften, bildeten sich am Kronenende Sklerotien. so dass alle Knollenteile gleiche Konzentrationen aufwiesen. Durch die Kraut vernichtung mit S?ure nahmen sowohl die für das Reifen der Knollen notwendige Zeit als auch der damit einhergehende Wechsel der Sklerotienverteilung ab, sofern das Spritzen im August geschah, aber nicht, wenn es bis September verschoben wurde. Unterschiede in der Sklerotien verteilung zwischen den Ergebnissen des ersten Jahres und einem entsprechenden Datum der Krautvernichtung und der Ernte im zweiten Jahr dürften saisonbedingten Unterschieden, welche die Reifeverh?ltnisse beeinflussten, zuzuschreiben sein. Die Ergebnisse k?nnen teilweise erkl?rt werden, wenn man voraussetzt, dass Knollenausscheidungen dem Pilz als Nahrungsquelle dienen, die auf einer jungen Knolle das Pilzwachstum anregt, w?hrend deren Entzug bei der Reifung der Knolle Sklerotienbildung verursacht.

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Résumé Un examen de plusieurs lots de tubercules de pomme de terre de semence suggérait que la distribution àleur surface des sclérotes deRhizoctonia solani Kühn n’était pas au hasard. Cettesuggestion a été contrólée en examinant des tubercules récoltés dans deux champs expérimentaux. La première année, les tubercules de semence étaient infectés naturellement par des sclérotes, mais la seconde année un inoculum standard était appliqué à chaque tubercule préalablement à la plantation. La première année, les fanes étaient traitées ou non à l’acide sulfurique (11,5%H₂SO₄: 1125l/ha) à la mi-septembre et la récolte faite 4 semaines plus tard: la seconde année, les fanes étaient traitées ou non à l’une des 5 dates mentionnées dans le tableau 1 et récoltées à intervalles réguliers par la suite. Chaque tubercule était divisé en 4 régions égales, la première étant à la couronne et la dernière au talon et la présence de sclérotes notée conformément au tableau 2. La seconde année seulement. chaque tubercule était coupé selon l’axe longitudinal et on notait le pourcentage de périderme, se trouvant à l’extrémité de la couronne, qui pouvait être enlevé à l’aide de petites pinces; le résultat était considéré comme une méthode d’appréciation de la maturité. Les résultats de la première année (tableau 3) ont montré qu’ily avait une relation significative entre la région du tubercule et le niveau d’infection à sa surface. L’extrémité de la couronne avait la plus grande contamination. l’extrémité du talon significativement moins. Les histogrammes des figures 1 et 2 concernent la seconde année et indiquent la concentration de sclérotes respectivement sur les parcelles traitées et non traitées à l’acide. La facilité avec laquelle le périderme peut être enlevé de ces tubercules est montrée à la figure 3. Les tubercules de semence. récoltés à partir de plantes non traitées au mois d’ao?t, avaient moins de sclérotes à la couronne qu’au talon. Dès que la pousse des plantes cessa en septembre et que les tubercules m?rirent, les sclérotes se formèrent tellement à la couronne que toutes les parties du tubercule eurent des concentrations identiques. En détruisant les fanes avec de l’acide, on obtint à la fois une réduction du temps nécessaire à la maturation des tubercules et une modification de distribution des sclérotes avec la pulvérisation en ao?t mais en la repoussant jusqu’à septembre. Les diffèrences dans la distribution des sclérotes entre les résultats de la première année et une date correspondante de destruction des fanes et de récolte dans la deuxième année peuvent en être attribuées aux différences de saisons, affectant la vitesse de maturation. Les résultats peuvent être expliqués en partie en postulant quel’exudation des tubercules est une source de nourriture pour les champignons, ce qui, sur un jeune tubercule, stimule la croissance des champignons tandis que son absence, lorsqu’un tubercule m?rit, provoque la formation des sclérotes.

     

常年性变应性鼻炎手术疗法探讨

探索常年性变应性鼻炎的治疗新方法,方法选择各种非手术疗法不佳的常年性变应性鼻炎患者３６例为手术组（６例伴有支气管哮喘）,病程１．５－２０ａ局麻下行双侧蝶腭,筛前神经电灼加下鼻甲部切除切;另选３１例未行手术首作为对照组。结论蝶腭,筛前神经电灼加下鼻部分切除的新方法为治疗常年性变性鼻炎之有效的方法之一。     

猪萎缩鼻炎研究进展

猪萎缩性鼻炎是猪的一种重要的呼吸系统疾病 ,该病给养猪业造成了重大的经济损失 ,其病原是支气管败血波氏杆菌和产毒素多杀性巴氏杆菌。支气管败血波氏杆菌引起非进行性萎缩性鼻炎 ,而产毒素多杀性巴氏杆菌引起进行性萎缩性鼻炎。二者在致病机理、临床症状、病理变化、流行病学和控制方法等方面存在很大差异。鉴于环境因素和病原因子在此病发生过程中均起一定作用 ,对本病的控制应是多种措施的综合。     

再回顾幸存物种生态序

这篇论文主要分析了栖息地永久性破坏过程中幸存物种竞争序的变化。通过严格的数学证明,获得了引起竞争序变化的栖息地破坏比例的临界值。灭绝物种的数量和幸存物种的生态序变化有明显的关系：当最后一个灭绝的物种的序号为偶数时,随着栖息地永久性破坏的比例增加时,在全局稳定状态下,所有幸存的偶数序物种最终将成为强竞争力的物种;而当最后一个灭绝的物种的序号为奇数时,随着栖息地永久性破坏的比例增加时,在全局稳定状态下,则所有幸存的奇数序物种最终将成为强竞争力的物种。这个结论不同于以往相关的研究。此外,本文还进一步扩展了Klausmeier有关集合群落中任意一个物种丰富度函数的研究。根据Klausmeier的研究,当栖息地破坏比例小于竞争力最强物种稳定的丰富度时任意一个物种丰富度的分析性表达式已被获得。本文通过数学证明得到了当栖息地破坏比例大于竞争力最强物种稳定的丰富度时任意一个物种丰富度的分析性表达式。该结论完整地解释了Tilman等提出的如果物种死亡率相同竞争力强的物种将更加丰富的假设中幸存物种生态序变化的规律,而Tilman等提出的其它三种假设中幸存物种生态序变化的规律按照相似方法同样可以得到。     

鼻（肺）功能检测前处理器的设计

鼻（肺）功能检测有处理器由微差压传感器，放大电路，采用保持器，Ａ／Ｄ转换器等构成，该仪器采用节流装置检测呼吸流量，既能检测鼻功能又能检测肺功能，适用于单片机构成的应用系统和微机检测系统。