Using ESAP software for predicting the spatial distributions of NDVI and transpiration of cotton     

D.J. Hunsaker  D.M. El-Shikha  A.N. French 《Agricultural Water Management》2009,96(9):1293-1304

Observations of the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) from aerial imagery can be used to infer the spatial variability of basal crop coefficients (Kcb), which in turn provide a means to estimate variable crop water use within irrigated fields. However, monitoring spatial Kcb at sufficient temporal resolution using only aerial acquisitions would likely not be cost-effective for growers. In this study, we evaluated a model-based sampling approach, ESAP (EC_e Sampling, Assessment, and Prediction), aimed at reducing the number of seasonal aerial images needed for reliable Kcb monitoring. Aerial imagery of NDVI was acquired over an experimental cotton field having two treatments of irrigation scheduling, three plant density levels, and two N levels. During both 2002 and 2003, ESAP software used input imagery of NDVI on three separate dates to select three ground sampling designs having 6, 12, and 20 sampling locations. On three subsequent dates during both the years, NDVI data obtained at the design locations were then used to predict the spatial distribution of NDVI for the entire field. Regression of predicted versus imagery observed NDVI resulted in r² values from 0.48 to 0.75 over the six dates, where higher r² values occurred for predictions made near full cotton cover than those made at partial cover. Prediction results for NDVI were generally similar for all three sample designs. Cumulative transpiration (Tr) for periods from 14 to 28 days was calculated for treatment plots using Kcb values estimated from NDVI. Estimated cumulative Tr using either observed NDVI from imagery or predicted NDVI from ESAP procedures compared favorably with measured cumulative Tr determined from soil water balance measurements for each treatment plot. Except during late season cotton senescence, errors in estimated cumulative Tr were between 3.0% and 7.3% using observed NDVI, whereas they were they were between 3.4% and 8.8% using ESAP-predicted NDVI with the 12 sample design. Thus, employing a few seasonal aerial acquisitions made in conjunction with NDVI measurements at 20 or less ground locations optimally determined using ESAP, could provide a cost-effective method for reliably estimating the spatial distribution of crop water use, thereby improving cotton irrigation scheduling and management.  相似文献   

Daily treatment of horses with equine somatotropin from 4 to 16 months of age.     

E L Capshaw  D L Thompson  K M Kulinski  C A Johnson  D D French 《Journal of animal science》2001,79(12):3137-3147

Fourteen foals between 4 and 4.5 mo of age were used to determine the effects of 12 mo of daily treatment with equine somatotropin (eST) on growth, metabolic, and hormonal characteristics. The foals were paired by sex, type, and lineage, and one of each pair was administered eST daily at 20 microg/kg of BW. Body weights, body measurements, and assessments of glucose tolerance and feedback effects on endogenous somatotropin (ST) secretion were made routinely. Treatment with eST did not alter (P > 0.10) BW, height at withers, length of body, widths of chest and rump, heart girth, length of head, front or rear cannon lengths, front or rear cannon circumferences, gaskin circumference, or skin thickness, even though plasma IGF-I concentrations were doubled (P = 0.012). Glucose concentrations were higher (P = 0.03) in treated horses before glucose infusion; there was no difference (P > 0.10) in the glucose response to infusion. The insulin response to glucose infusion in the treated horses was generally higher (P = 0.0069) than in controls. Endogenous ST secretion in response to a ST secretagogue was reduced (P = 0.0001) in foals treated with eST in all months. The prolactin and thyroid-stimulating hormone responses to thyrotropin-releasing hormone on June 1 were not affected (P > 0.10) by treatment. In conclusion, daily treatment of growing horses with eST for 12 mo at the recommended dose altered the hormonal and metabolic characteristics known to be affected by ST but did not alter the growth characteristics of the animals.  相似文献   

CONTROL OF THE GOOSEBERRY RED SPIDER MITE ON GOOSEBERRY     

N. French 《Plant pathology》1959,8(2):45-46

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Observations on Winter Survival and Diapausing Behaviour of Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) on Glasshouse Roses     

N. French  F. A. B. Ludlam 《Plant pathology》1973,22(1):16-21

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Observations on the Biology and Control of Stem Eelworm (Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kühn) Filipjev) on Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla Ser.)     

N. French  M. E. John  J. J. W. Williams 《Plant pathology》1971,20(4):177-183

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Toward a unification of nuclear physics     

French JB 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1976,193(4247):43

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The development of microbiology: Patrick Collard. Cambridge University Press,Cambridge, London,New York,N.Y., Melbourne,Vic., 1976, 190 pp., £6.50, ISBN 0-521-21177-8     

E.L. French 《Veterinary microbiology》1977,2(2):190-191

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Structure and function of the Technical Committee on Veterinary Drugs     

J T Snelson  G T French 《Australian veterinary journal》1970,46(8):393-397

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A cross-sectional study of colic in horses on thoroughbred training premises in the British Isles in 1997     

Hillyer MH  Taylor FG  French NP 《Equine veterinary journal》2001,33(4):380-385

The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of colic in horses in Thoroughbred training premises in 1997 in the British Isles. The seasonal pattern and outcome of colic episodes were also investigated, together with any association between premises level variables and colic. Data were collected by a postal questionnaire. The results showed a colic incidence density of 7.19/100 horse years (s.e. 0.42) and a cumulative incidence of colic of 5.80% (s.e. 0.30). Premises were grouped according to whether they had more Flat than National Hunt horses (Flat premises) or more National Hunt than Flat horses (NH premises). A similar rate of colic episodes was found in each group. However, significantly higher cumulative incidences of one episode of colic were found in the Flat premises and of multiple episodes in the NH premises, respectively. The outcome of each episode of colic showed spontaneous recovery in 28.7%, medical recovery in 63.1%, surgical recovery in 2.0% and death in 6.2% of cases. This indicated an overall mortality rate from colic of 0.45 deaths/100 horse years. The seasonal pattern of episodes of colic showed a spring and autumn peak, with significant differences in the seasonal pattern between the Flat and NH premises. Relative risk analysis and logistic regression modelling with random effects showed significant associations between the number of episodes of colic and the number of horses on the premises (allowing for the number of horses on each premises, the larger premises had a decreased risk of colic). After adjusting for the number of horses, 3 other variables were associated with colic; Flat premises (with an increased risk), the owner being the sole person looking after the horses (a decreased risk) and the premises being a combined training and breeding establishment (a decreased risk).  相似文献   

Memory decay and performance-related information bias in the reporting of scores by event riders     

Murray JK  Singer ER  Morgan KL  Proudman CJ  French NP 《Preventive veterinary medicine》2004,63(3-4):173-182

We used data from a case–control study investigating risk factors for horse falls in the cross-country phase of eventing in Great Britain (GB) to examine evidence for memory decay and information bias. Responses to two questions obtained by telephone for 173 cases and 521 controls were examined for evidence of differential reporting according to the respondent’s case–control status and performance in the dressage and cross-country phases of competitions. Information bias was found in the accuracy of reporting dressage penalty scores when analysed as a function of performance level (good/poor). Poor dressage performers were less likely to report accurate dressage scores than good performers. The accuracy of reporting dressage scores decreased as the time between the event and questionnaire completion increased, with no case–control interaction. Competitors who incurred cross-country jumping penalties at the event preceding the selected event reported their cross-country scores with less accuracy when compared with competitors who incurred no penalties. No information bias was found when the reporting of dressage and cross-country scores were analysed as a function of respondent category (case/control).  相似文献