Soil moisture index improves models of forage production in central Iran     

Zahra Jaberalansar  Mehdi Bassiri 《Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science》2017,63(12):1763-1775

This study is focused on the relative importance of bioclimatic variables and soil moisture index (SMI) for predicting forage production in Central Iran rangelands. We used a dataset of 93 forage production collected from 16 rangeland sites during 8 years in Isfahan province. Climatic and topographic variables were obtained using a digital elevation model and geographical information system. SMI is derived using a triangle space concept between the land surface temperature and normalized difference vegetation index from MODIS satellite data over Isfahan province. Using Nonparametric Multiplicative Regression model, we produced two distinct models to predict forage production, the first model with climatic and topographic variables (reduced model) and the second model with climatic, topographic and SMI variables (complete model). The inclusion of SMI significantly improved the quality of forage production predictions within the study area. The forage production is predicted to vary from 41.4 to 474 kg ha^?1 in first model and 20.5 to 485 kg ha^?1 in second model. We anticipated that using SMI would improve standing crop estimates relative to using bioclimatic variables. The cross-validated R² (×R²) increased from 57% to 63% when SMI is added to NPMR model.  相似文献   

Antimicrobial and cellular activity of poly(L-lactide)/chitosan/Imipenem antibiotic composite nanofibers     

Zahra Moslem  Minoo Sadri  Azam Bagheri Pebdeni 《Fibers and Polymers》2016,17(9):1336-1342

Synthesis of biocompatible polymer nanofibers is valuable, due to their use as a cover for burns and as a replacement for bandage because of their antimicrobial properties. In this study, electrospinning of chitosan(Ch) and nanofibers synthesis with antibacterial properties was investigated. Nanofibers with antibacterial properties were synthesized by electrospun of Ch/poly(L-lactide)(PLA)/Imipenem(Imi) polymer solution. The results showed that the optimized ratio of Ch/PLA polymer solution was ratio of 50:50 and Ch 2 wt% and PLA 10 wt% polymer solution was the best weight percentage for nanofiber preparation. Also, the average diameter of Ch/PLA/Imi nanofibers was 143 nm and measured with ImageJ software. Afterwards, the antibacterial properties of Imi as additives (with different percentages) was studied in the polymer solution. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images and antibacterial tests were showed that the electrospun of Ch/PLA/Imi polymeric nanofibers were effective against Gram negative bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) and inhibited growth of E. coli. The growth and viability percentage of fibroblast cells with nanofibers in αMEM culture are at desirable levels after 6 days.  相似文献   

Animal rabies situation in Sultanate of Oman (2017–2019)     

El-Neweshy  Mahmoud S.  Al Mayahi  Nada  Al Mamari  Wafa  Al Rashdi  Zahra  Al Mawly  Julanda H. 《Tropical animal health and production》2020,52(6):3069-3076

Successful preventive and control measures of zoonotic diseases require updated epidemiological data. Sylvatic rabies is endemic in Oman since 1990. Studying of the prevalence of animal rabies in Oman (2017–2019) was the goal of the current study besides the clinical–histopathological investigations of rabies in different animal species. A total of 117 whole brains of different animal species from different regions of Oman were examined by fluorescent antibody test (FAT) and histopathology for rabies during 2017–2019. Sixty-four samples (54.7%) were positive for rabies by FAT. The most affected species were goat (53.1%) followed by camel (18.8%), which pose a great risk to farmers and veterinarians. Positive fox cases were (10.9%). Most confirmed cases of animal rabies were submitted from Northern regions of Oman. Rabies was reported recently in Al Wusta among wild ruminants, Central Oman. The seasonal cycle of animal rabies in Oman was year-round with the peak from December to April. The clinical signs and neuropathological findings were nearly similar in different animal species. Histopathology-positive cases had Negri bodies in pyramidal and purkinje neurons, non-suppurative encephalitis features, and neuronal degeneration and necrosis. The sensitivity and specificity of histopathological diagnosis of rabies in different animals were 76.47% and 100.00%, respectively. Finally, sylvatic rabies remains a major challenge to the public and animal health in Oman. Although of the value of histopathological diagnosis of rabies if no other technique is available, other complementary tests must be employed to confirm negative results.

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Synthesis,structure and thermal protective behavior of silica aerogel/PET nonwoven fiber composite     

Zahra Talebi Mazraeh-shahi  Ahmad Mousavi Shoushtari  Ahmad Reza Bahramian  Majid Abdouss 《Fibers and Polymers》2014,15(10):2154-2159

In recent years, flexible, mechanically strong and environmental friendly thermal insulation materials have attracted considerable attention. In this work, silica aerogel/polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nonwoven fiber composite with desirable characteristics was prepared via a two-step sol-gel process followed by an ambient drying method through immersing the PET nonwoven fiber into silica sol. The silica aerogel particles were characterized by FTIR, FE-SEM, TGA and nitrogen adsorption analysis. The morphology and hydrophobic properties of neat PET nonwoven fiber and its silica aerogel composite were also investigated. For studying thermal protective properties, the thermal diffusivity was calculated from temperature distribution curves. The mean pore size of 11 nm, the surface area of 606 m²/g and the total pore volume of 1.77 cm³/g for the silica aerogel particles in the composite are obtained from nitrogen adsorption analysis, indicating the aerogel can maintain its high porosity in the nonwoven composite structure. Silica aerogel particles were efficiently covered the surface of the PET fibers and completely filled the micron size pores of the nonwoven fiber leading to a stronger hydrophobicity and higher thermal insulation performance in the aerogel composite samples compared to the neat PET nonwoven. In this regard, an almost 64 % decrease in the thermal diffusivity was achieved with 66 wt% silica aerogel.  相似文献   

The effect of magnesium sulfate on bleeding time and nitric oxide production in preeclamsia     

Moslemizade N  Rafiei A  Yazdani F  Hosseini-khah Z  Yusefnezhad K 《Pakistan journal of biological sciences: PJBS》2011,14(2):106-111

Preeclampsia is a disease regarding with altered vascular reactivity leading to hypertension of the mother and metabolic alterations in the fetus. This study aimed to assess nitric oxide and bleeding time following administration of magnesium sulfate to preeclamtic patients compared to normotensive pregnant women. A total of 112 subjects (56 preeclamtic patients and 56 normotensive pregnant controls) were enrolled in this case-control study. Cases and controls were matched for age, BMI, gestational age, parity and gravidity. Total concentration of nitrite and nitrate (NOx) was measured before and during magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) treatment using a modified Griess-based method. RESULTS: Systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly decreased during MgSO4 treatment in preeclamtic patients (p < 0.0001). NOx levels were significantly increased in preeclamtic women after MgSO4 administration (33.7 +/- 18.5 vs. 50.2 +/- 21.6, p < 0.0001) but it was not seen in normotensive parturients (52.4 +/- 28.9 vs. 57.3 +/- 21.7, p = 0.362). The bleeding time was scarcely increased following magnesium sulfate treatment in preeclamptic patients compared to normotensive pregnant women but it was not significant (p = 0.18). In addition, there was only a significantly reverse correlation between NOx levels and systolic or diastolic blood pressure in preeclamtic parturients after MgSO4 treatment (r = -0384; p = 0.003 and r = -0.29; p = 0.03, respectively). This study demonstrates that administrating MgSO4 to preeclamtic patients induced significant changes in NOx production which had a major role in modulating vasculature changes in preeclamsia.  相似文献   

Analysis of genetic diversity in a collection of Plantago species: application of ISSR markers     

Bagheri  Motahareh  Heidari  Bahram  Dadkhodaie  Ali  Heidari  Zahra  Daneshnia  Negar  Richards  Christopher M. 《Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology》2022,25(1):1-8

Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology - The analysis of genetic diversity in medicinal plant species can greatly facilitate germplasm conservation and selection for use in breeding schemes. The...  相似文献   

Molecular and morphological investigation in Hymenocrater: species delimitation,relationship, divergence time and DNA barcoding     

Tabaripour  Raheleh  Sheidai  Masoud  Talebi  Seyed Mehdi  Noormohammadi  Zahra 《Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution》2021,68(5):2003-2017

Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution - Hymenocrater comprises of 11 species throught the world. The genus is an Irano-Turanian elements, which has several usages in traditional medicine. Northeast...  相似文献   

Beta cell protective effects of sodium tungstate in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: glycemic control, blockage of oxidative stress and beta cell histochemistry     

Heidari Z  Harati M  Mahmoudzadeh-Sagheb HR  Moudi B 《Iranian Biomedical Journal》2008,12(3):143-152

Background: Diabetes is a major public health problem. The development of new therapies that are able to improve glycemia management and even to cure diabetes is of great interest. In this study, protective effects of sodium tungstate against STZ-induced beta-cell damages were investigated. Methods: Sixty rats were divided into six groups: control, diabetic, sodium tungstate treated diabetic rats from one week before STZ injection (TDB), food-restricted diabetic (FRD), tungstate treated control, sodium tungstate treated diabetic rats from one week after STZ administration (TDA). We evaluated serum insulin, glucose and glucose tolerance; liver glycogen content, glucokinase (GK) activity; blood and pancreas antioxidant power, lipid peroxidation; and fuchsin-aldehyde histochemical staining of beta-cells. Results: Blood glucose levels of TDB group were lower than other diabetic groups (P<0.01). Blood insulin levels of all diabetic groups were lower than controls (P<0.01). Glucose intolerance improved in TDB animals. Blood and pancreas antioxidant power, liver glycogen contents and GK activities and granulated beta cells increased in TDB rats in comparison with other diabetic groups (P<0.01). Likewise, lipid peroxidation decreased significantly in TDB rats (P<0.01). Conclusions: Results suggested that sodium tungstate if administrated before STZ injection improves glycemic state by a direct effect on pancreatic beta-cells and preserves them by reducing the activity of these cells at the time of STZ injection, reducing STZ-induced oxidative stress, reducing insulin secretion, or all of the above mentioned.  相似文献   

Effect of zeolite on saturated hydraulic conductivity and crack behavior of silty clay paddled soil     

Zahra Razmi 《Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science》2013,59(7):805-816

The addition of zeolites to soil modifies soil physical and chemical properties. The objectives of this research were to study the effect of zeolite on saturated hydraulic conductivity, K _s, and crack behavior in a silty clay paddled soil. Soil samples were mixed with 0, 4, 8 and 12 g kg^?1 of zeolite for K _s determination, and 0, 2, 4, 8 and 12 g kg^?1 for soil crack measurements. Saturated hydraulic conductivity was measured using the constant head method. The results indicated that K _s was significantly increased at a zeolite application rate of 8 g kg^?1. Furthermore, an increase in zeolite content up to 8 g kg^?1 decreased soil crack area after paddling and first rewetting. Higher amounts of zeolite (e.g. 12 g kg^?1) increased crack density after the second rewetting. However, a 50% reduction in crack depth occurred with zeolite application rates of 8 and 12 g kg^?1 in comparison with controls. Thus, a zeolite application rate of 8 g kg^?1 is recommended for soil crack reduction in intermittent-flood irrigation. Furthermore, a relationship was obtained between crack area density (Ln), gravimetric soil water content and zeolite application rate. After the second irrigation, a relationship was also obtained between crack depth, gravimetric soil water content and zeolite application rate. Crack depth showed a positive and highly significant linear correlation with crack width.  相似文献   

Polyarthrite associée à une leishmaniose chez un jeune chien     

C. Collignon  A. Zahra  L. Guenego  R. Gautier  A. Madelenat 《Pratique Médicale et Chirurgicale de l'Animal de Compagnie》2009,44(1):27-34

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