Can Graphical Vector Analysis be Used to Identify Micro Nutrient Deficiency?     

Gunnar Thelin  Ulrika Rosengren-Brinck  Bengt Nihlgård 《Water, air, and soil pollution》1999,116(1-2):383-388

Initial analysis of needle nutrient status and visible symptoms suggested that a declining Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst.) stand in south Sweden was suffering from B and Cu deficiency. Effects of addition of 1000 kg ha^-1 of a commercial N-free fertilizer containing macro nutrients plus B, Cu, and Zn were investigated. B concentrations and B/N ratios were increased significantly in needles from fertilized trees compared to the control, to levels well above critical levels of deficiency and optimum nutrient ratios. In contrast, the treatment did not change the low needle Cu status and there was no effect on growth measured as needle mass after one growing season. Graphical vector analysis together with the absence of change in needle mass suggested a luxury uptake of B. Application of the concepts for critical levels of deficiency and optimum nutrient ratios in relation to N suggested B and Cu deficiency were contributing factors to the observed forest damage in the area. Graphical vector analysis requires a rapid response in needle mass, in combination with improved needle nutrient status in order to identify nutrient deficiencies. The applicability of the technique appears to be limited to primarily growth-promoting nutrients.  相似文献   

Comparative survival and growth performance of European lobster larvae,Homarus gammarus,reared on dry feed and conspecifics          下载免费PDF全文

Adam Powell  James Hinchcliffe  Kristina Sundell  Nils‐Gunnar Carlsson  Susanne P. Eriksson 《Aquaculture Research》2017,48(10):5300-5310

A bottleneck of crustacean larval culture concerns nutrition and associated cannibalism in communal rearing systems, which impact on larval survival, development and growth. For early‐stage European lobster, Homarus gammarus larvae, feeding ecology and body composition are largely unknown. We initiated four progressive feeding experiments (novel feed types, feeding regime and feed size and cannibalism effects) on growth and survival, to inform and update husbandry protocols. Performance of larvae offered a dry commercial feed was not significantly different compared with a conventional wet plankton feed of the same ration and size grade (both within 600–1,000 μm). Further experiments found that the same ration of dry feed offered six times daily improved development and growth, over the conventional regime of three times daily. Small‐grade dry feed (particles: 250–360 μm) improved larval performance compared with a larger feed (360–650 μm). Larvae were also fed different proportions of dry feed and/or conspecifics in both communal and individual rearing systems (the latter preventing cannibalism via segregation). Individually reared larvae, fed only dead conspecifics, displayed the greatest survival (80%) to postlarvae. This underlines the impact of cannibalism on survival and nutrition in H. gammarus larviculture. A final experiment analysed H. gammarus zoea 1 composition, identifying deficiencies in ash and carbohydrate in lobster feeds. This suggests a need for a species‐specific, formulated dry feed for H. gammarus larviculture. Our research represents the first investigation of H. gammarus larval composition and dietary requirements and highlights decreased growth potential associated with providing nutrition solely from generic commercial feed.  相似文献   

Environmental influences on life history strategies in partially anadromous brown trout (Salmo trutta,Salmonidae)     

Marie Nevoux  Bengt Finstad  Jan Grimsrud Davidsen  Ross Finlay  Quentin Josset  Russell Poole  Johan Hjesj  Kim Aarestrup  Lo Persson  Oula Tolvanen  Bror Jonsson 《Fish and Fisheries》2019,20(6):1051-1082

This paper reviews the life history of brown trout and factors influencing decisions to migrate. Decisions that maximize fitness appear dependent on size at age. In partly anadromous populations, individuals that attain maturity at the parr stage typically become freshwater resident. For individual fish, the life history is not genetically fixed and can be modified by the previous growth history and energetic state in early life. This phenotypic plasticity may be influenced by epigenetic modifications of the genome. Thus, factors influencing survival and growth determine life‐history decisions. These are intra‐ and interspecific competition, feeding and shelter opportunities in freshwater and salt water, temperature in alternative habitats and flow conditions in running water. Male trout exhibit alternative mating strategies and can spawn as a subordinate sneaker or a dominant competitor. Females do not exhibit alternative mating behaviour. The relationship between growth, size and reproductive success differs between sexes in that females exhibit a higher tendency to migrate than males. Southern populations are sensitive to global warming. In addition, fisheries, aquaculture with increased spreading of salmon lice, introduction of new species, weirs and river regulation, poor water quality and coastal developments all threaten trout populations. The paper summarizes life‐history data from six populations across Europe and ends by presenting new research questions and directions for future research.  相似文献   

Long-term culture of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in submerged cages during winter affects behaviour, growth and condition     

yvind J. Korsen  Tim Dempster  Per Gunnar Fjelldal  Frode Oppedal  Tore S. Kristiansen 《Aquaculture (Amsterdam, Netherlands)》2009,296(3-4):373-381

In the search for alternative farming methods, we investigated whether large salmon submerged below 10 m in winter conditions behaved normally and performed as well as control fish held in standard surface cages. On average, 2345 salmon of ~ 3.5 kg were kept in each of six 2000 m³ sea-cages for 6 weeks; three of which were submerged to 10–24 m depth and three acted as surface controls (0–14 m). Behaviour during both day and night was studied with echo-sounders, and underwater video cameras fitted with infra-red lamps. A sub-sample of fish from each cage was weighed, measured and assessed for fin and snout condition prior to and after the experimental period. In addition, the vertebral column of 50 fish from the control and submerged treatments were dissected and X-rayed to assess vertebral deformities. The submerged salmon seemed unable to re-fill any gas into the swim bladder, as a linear decrease in echo reflection to < 5% of pre-submergence levels after 22 days of submergence indicated loss of almost all gas from the physostomous swim bladders and negatively buoyant fish. Around day 22, submerged salmon swam at night time with a distinct ‘tail-down, head-up’ tilt (26°) compared to the horizontal swimming position of control fish (− 3°). Average swimming speed (body length per second) of submerged salmon were 1.3–1.4 times faster (day: 0.77 ± 0.02; night: 0.46 ± 0.02, (mean ± SE)) than control fish (day: 0.54 ± 0.01; night: 0.37 ± 0.02) both during day and night. Almost no mortality was seen, and the submerged salmon maintained similar diurnal vertical migrations as the surface fish, indicating that deep submergence did not exhaust the fish. However, submerged fish fed less efficiently, resulting in lower growth and reduced feed utilization. Fins and snouts of the submerged fish had small, but significantly more erosion than the control fish. Vertebrae in the tail region were significantly compressed in the submerged fish compared to control fish. This could be an early symptom of development of vertebral deformities. The results suggest that continuous submergence below 10 m for longer than 2 weeks reduces the welfare and performance of Atlantic salmon.  相似文献   

Statistical Modeling of Thermal Properties of Biobased Compostable Gloves Developed from Sustainable Polymer     

Muhammad Maqsood  Gunnar Seide 《Fibers and Polymers》2018,19(5):1094-1101

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable and compostable polymer obtained from annually renewable resources and is acknowledged to be sustainable and non-polluting polymer with substantial commercial prospective as a textile fiber however, there is lack of literature on apparel applications of this polymer. Therefore in this study it was aimed to develop biobased compostable gloves from PLA draw textured melt spun yarns and to examine the effect of yarn linear density, fabric structure and stitch density on thermo-physiological comfort and moisture management properties of PLA based gloves. 100 % PLA based multifilament yarns of two different linear densities were melt spun and later draw textured on false twist texturing machine to be used for gloves knitting. Single jersey and rib structures were produced with two different stitch densities to investigate their effect on thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, relative water vapour permeability, air permeability and moisture management properties of the gloves. Minitab statistical software was employed to analyze the results of test samples. The coefficients of determinations (R² values) presented good estimation capability of the established regression models. The outcomes of this research may be useful in determining suitable manufacturing requirements of PLA based gloves to accomplish precise thermo-physiological and moisture management properties.  相似文献   

Resveratrol,piceatannol, and isorhapontigenin from Norway spruce (Picea abies) debarking wastewater as inhibitors on the growth of nine species of wood-decaying fungi     

Erik Hedenström  Amelie Fagerlund Edfeldt  Mattias Edman  Bengt-Gunnar Jonsson 《Wood Science and Technology》2016,50(3):617-629

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The impact of road geometry and surface roughness on fuel consumption of logging trucks     

Gunnar Svenson  Dag Fjeld 《Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research》2016,31(5):526-536

Fuel accounts for more than 35% of transport costs in Swedish forestry, and reduced fuel consumption would provide immediate economic and environmental benefits. The objective of this study was to quantify the effect of road gradient, curvature and surface roughness on fuel consumption of a conventional 60-ton logging truck. The study used a 320-km test track on both public and forest roads. The track was driven with various load weights in both dry summer and wet autumn conditions. Fuel consumption data were retrieved from the truck's CAN-bus system, and road data were measured with a profilograph. Average fuel consumption was 71.4?litres/100?km. A regression analysis showed that the most important factor was the interaction between vehicle weight and gradient, explaining the 86% increase between empty and fully loaded truck. In addition, the regression analysis quantified the individual effects of undulation, curvature and surface roughness, explaining the 107% increase in fuel consumption between the highest and lowest road class. Results from the proposed regression model (R² of 84% for a road section length of 1000?m) were consistent with predictions given by the European ARTEMIS model, and the proposed model can be used to improve cost estimation and route selection.  相似文献   

Diagnostic PCR assays to unravel food web interactions in cereal crops with focus on biological control of aphids     

Karin Staudacher  Mattias Jonsson  Michael Traugott 《Journal of pest science》2016,89(1):281-293

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Differences in substrate use efficiency: impacts of microbial community composition,land use management,and substrate complexity     

Tobias Bölscher  Lars Wadsö  Gunnar Börjesson  Anke M. Herrmann 《Biology and Fertility of Soils》2016,52(4):547-559

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The index herd with PMWS in Sweden: Presence of serum amyloid A,circovirus 2 viral load and antibody levels in healthy and PMWS-affected pigs     

Per Wallgren  Inger Marit Brunborg  Gunilla Blomqvist  Gunnar Bergstr?m  Frida Wikstr?m  Gordon Allan  Caroline Fossum  Christine Monceyron Jonassen 《Acta veterinaria Scandinavica》2009,51(1):13

Background

Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) is an emerging disease in pigs of multifactorial origin, but associated to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) infection. PMWS was first diagnosed in Sweden at a progeny test station that received pigs aged five weeks from 19 different nucleus herds on the day after weaning. The objective of this study was to examine, for the first time in an index outbreak of PMWS, the relationship between PCV2 virus, antibodies to PCV2 and serum amyloid a (SAA) in sequentially collected serum samples from pigs with and without signs of PMWS.

Methods

Forty pigs of the last batch that entered the station at a mean age of 37.5 days were monitored for signs of PMWS during the first 55 days after arrival. Serum was collected on six occasions and analysed for presence of PCV2 DNA and antibodies to PCV2, as well as for levels of SAA.

Results

Four of the pigs (10%) were concluded to have developed PMWS, with necropsy confirmation in three of them. These pigs displayed low levels of maternal antibodies to PCV2, more than 10⁷ PCV2 viral DNA copies per ml serum and failed to mount a serological response to the virus. Starting between day 23 and 34 after arrival, an increase in PCV2 viral load was seen in all pigs, but PCV2 did not induce any SAA-response. Pigs that remained healthy seroconverted to PCV2 as the viral load was increased, regardless of initially having low or high levels of PCV2-antibodies.

Conclusion

In this index case of PMWS in Sweden, pigs affected by PMWS were not able to mount a relevant serum antibody response which contributed to the disease progression. The maximal PCV2 virus load was significantly higher and was also detected at an earlier stage in PMWS-affected pigs than in healthy pigs. However, a viral load above 10⁷ PCV2 DNA copies per ml serum was also recorded in 18 out of 34 pigs without any clinical signs of PMWS, suggesting that these pigs were able to initiate a protective immune response to PCV2.  相似文献