Effect of intercropping, Bradyrhizobium inoculation and N, P fertilizers on yields, physical and chemical quality of cowpea seeds     

Ekhlas M. Musa  Elsiddig A. E. Elsheikh  Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed  Elfadil E. Babiker 《Frontiers of Agriculture in China》2011,5(4):543-551

The present study was aimed to determine the effects of inoculation with Bradyrhizobium strain, intercropping, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization and their interaction on the yield, physical and chemical properties of cowpea seeds. The results showed that the seed yield of cowpea was significantly (P≤0.05) increased by Bradyrhizobium inoculation, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, but not by intercropping. All treatments of intercropping, P, Bradyrhizobium plus N and Bradyrhizobium plus P treatments significantly (P≤0.05) increased the hydration coefficient and cookability of cowpea seeds compared to untreated plants in both seasons. For chemical composition, all treatments significantly (P≤0.05) increased the dry matter, ash, protein and fiber content of the seeds compared to the untreated plants for the two systems and in both seasons, whereas it significantly (P≤0.05) decreased carbohydrate content of the seeds. Fat content of the seeds was not increased by Bradyrhizobium inoculation and intercropping, but it was significantly increased by nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization. Intercropping, Bradyrhizobium inoculation and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization significantly (P≤0.05) increased tannin content and in vitro protein digestibility of the seeds compared to untreated plants for both systems and in the two seasons.  相似文献   

Evaluation of the sedative and clinical effects of xylazine,detomidine, medetomidine and dexmedetomidine in miniature donkeys     

AS Samimi 《New Zealand veterinary journal》2020,68(3):198-202

ABSTRACT

Aim: To evaluate the sedative and clinical effects of I/V xylazine, detomidine, medetomidine and dexmedetomidine in miniature donkeys.

Methods: Seven clinically healthy, male adult miniature donkeys with a mean age of 6 years and weight of 105?kg, were assigned to five I/V treatments in a randomised, cross-over design. They received either 1.1?mg/kg xylazine, 20?μg/kg detomidine, 10?μg/kg medetomidine, 5?μg/kg dexmedetomidine or saline, with a washout period of ≥7 days. The degree of sedation was scored using a 4-point scale by three observers, and heart rate (HR), respiration rate (RR), rectal temperature and capillary refill time (CRT) were recorded immediately before and 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after drug administration.

Results: All saline-treated donkeys showed no sedation at any time, whereas the donkeys treated with xylazine, detomidine, medetomidine and dexmedetomidine had mild or moderate sedation between 5 and 60 minutes after treatment, and no sedation after 90 minutes. All animals recovered from sedation without complication within 2 hours. The mean HR and RR of saline-treated donkeys did not change between 0 and 120 minutes after administration, but the mean HR and RR of donkeys treated with xylazine, detomidine, medetomidine and dexmedetomidine declined between 5 and 60 minutes after drug administration. The mean rectal temperature of all treated donkeys did not change between 0 and 120 minutes after administration. The CRT for all donkeys was ≤2 seconds at all times following each treatment.

Conclusions and clinical relevance: Administration of xylazine at 1.1?mg/kg, detomidine at 20?μg/kg, medetomidine at 10?μg/kg and dexmedetomidine at 5?μg/kg resulted in similar sedation in miniature donkeys. Therefore any of the studied drugs could be used for sedation in healthy miniature donkeys.  相似文献   

Andosols developed from non-volcanic materials in Galicia, NW Spain   总被引：3，自引：0，他引：3  

E. GARCIA-RODEJA  B. M. SILVA  F. MACÍAS 《European Journal of Soil Science》1987,38(4):573-591

A set of well-drained soils in Galicia, formed from gabbros, amphibolites and schists, with udic moisture and mesic temperature regimes, are studied. All but one of the surface horizons show an'exchange complex dominated by amorphous material'(ECDAM); consequently, most soils are classified as Andosols (FAO) or as different subgroups of Dystrandepts (Soil Taxonomy). The soils on gabbros and amphibolites frequently have'andic properties'so, following the ICOMAND proposals, five of the 12 soils studied may be characterized as Andisols. Many of the five soils have properties comparable to those of soils from volcanic areas, especially to those called'non-allophanic Andosols', which have an abundance of active-Al, mainly in the form of Al-humus complexes.  相似文献   

Serological responses of Australian horses using a commercial duplex indirect ELISA following vaccination against strangles     

CM El‐Hage  H Bannai  AK Wiethoelter  SM Firestone  CM Heislers  JL Allen  AS Waller  JR Gilkerson 《Australian veterinary journal》2019,97(7):220-224

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Case Report: Sequelae of traumatic reticuloperitonitis in a Friesian dairy cow     

AS Watts 《New Zealand veterinary journal》2013,61(2):111-114

Abstract

CASE HISTORY: A 10-year-old Friesian dairy cow presented with a history of weight loss, decreased milk production and fluid splashing on auscultation of the heart. Previous antibiotic therapy included oxytetracycline, marbofloxacin and penicillin.

CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS: Following a failure to respond to treatment, prescribed by the referring veterinarian for respiratory infection and septic arthritis, the cow was referred to Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital with suspected pericarditis. Clinical examination identified a predominantly left sided holodiastolic heart murmur with tachycardia and cording of the jugular veins. Cardiac ultrasound showed an enlarged aortic valve with turbulent blood flow and regurgitation, consistent with bacterial endocarditis. Blood culture demonstrated Paenibacillus spp. Due to the severity of the clinical signs and poor prognosis, euthanasia was performed and a post-mortem examination carried out.

DIAGNOSIS: Traumatic reticuloperitonitis with abscessation of the reticulum and rumen wall, which progressed to a bacteraemia and presumptively caused endocarditis, endometritis, septic arthritis, and renal and myocardial infarcts due to emboli from the endocarditis lesions.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE: New Zealand dairy cattle are at risk of traumatic reticuloperitonitis and due to varying presentations diagnosis can be complicated. Subsequent bacteraemia is common and in this case the novel bacterial species Paenibacillus was implicated as a potential pathogen.  相似文献   

Effect of Manuka honey gel on the transforming growth factor β1 and β3 concentrations,bacterial counts and histomorphology of contaminated full‐thickness skin wounds in equine distal limbs          下载免费PDF全文

AS Bischofberger  CM Dart  N Horadagoda  NR Perkins  LB Jeffcott  CB Little  AJ Dart 《Australian veterinary journal》2016,94(1-2):27-34

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Effect of activated protein C in second intention healing of equine distal limb wounds: a preliminary study          下载免费PDF全文

AS Bischofberger  AS Tsang  N Horadagoda  CM Dart  NR Perkins  LB Jeffcott  CJ Jackson  AJ Dart 《Australian veterinary journal》2015,93(10):361-366

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Disposition kinetics of tylosin administered intravenously and intramuscularly in desert sheep and Nubian goats     

Taha AA  Elsheikh HA  Khalafalla AE  Osman IA  Abdullah AS 《Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)》1999,158(3):210-215

The pharmacokinetic behaviour of tylosin was compared in five Desert sheep and five Nubian goats. The animals were given a single dose of 20% tylosin (15 mg/kg), either intravenously (i.v.) or intramuscularly (i.m.). Following i.v. administration, the volumes of distribution and the elimination half-life times were similar in both species, whereas in goats a greater volume of the central compartment and faster clearance were observed. For the i.m. route, similar pharmacokinetics were observed in both species. The bioavailability (f) of the drug in goats (0.84 +/- 0.11) was not significantly higher than that in sheep (0.73 +/- 0.08). The present study has shown that, despite the significant differences in some of the drug pharmacokinetic parameters between sheep and goats for the i.v. route, identical intravenous and intramuscular dosage regimens of tylosin may be recommended for the two species.  相似文献   

Mapping of three QTLs for seed setting and analysis on the candidate gene for qSS-1 in rice(Oryza sativa L.)     

Elsheikh Y M Ahmed  ZHANG Yan-pei  YU Jian-ping  Rashid M A Rehman  ZHANG Zhan-ying  ZHANG Hong-liang  LI Jin-jie  LI Zi-chao 《中国农业科学(英文版)》2016,(4):735-743

The lower seed setting is one of the major hindrances which face grain yield in rice.One of the main reasons to cause low spikelet fertility（seed setting）is male sterility or pollen abortion.Notably,pollen abortion has been frequently observed in advanced progenies of rice.In the present study,149 BC₂F₆ individuals with significant segregation in spikelet fertility were generated from the cross between N040212（indica）and Nipponbare（japonica）and used for primary gene mapping.Three QTLs,qSS-1,qSS-7 and qSS-9 at chromosomes 1,7 and 9,respectively,were found to be associated with seed setting.The recombinant analysis and the physical mapping information from publicly available resources exhibited that the qSS-1,qSS-7 and qSS-9 loci were mapped to an interval of 188,701 and 3741 kb,respectively.The seed setting responsible for QTL qSS-1 was further fine mapped to 93.5 kb by using BC₂F₇ population of 1 849 individuals.There are 16possible putative genes in this 93.5 kb region.Pollen vitality tests and artificial pollination indicated that the male gamete has abnormal pollen while the female gamete was normal.These data showed that low seed setting rate relative to qSS-1may be caused by abnormal pollen grains.These results will be useful for cloning,functional analysis of the target gene governing spikelet fertility（seed setting）and understanding the genetic bases of pollen sterility.  相似文献   

Effects of the aqueous extracts of Zygophyllum fabago on the growth of Fusarium oxyosporum f. sp. melonis and Pythium aphanidermatum     

ELÍAS D. DANA  JUAN GARCÍA DE LOMAS  JOSÉ SÁNCHEZ 《Weed Biology and Management》2010,10(3):170-175

In this study, the effects of aqueous extracts from Zygophyllum fabago L. on two plant phytopathogenic fungal species (namely, Fusarium oxyosporum f. sp. melonis and Pythium aphanidermatum) were studied under laboratory conditions. The plant extracts (10% w/v) were prepared by using deionized water and fresh tissues. Dilutions (2, 4, 6, and 8% w/v) were obtained to test their effect on the mycelial growth of the phytopathogenic species. Additionally, the recovery of the fungi after their exposure to the Z. fabago extract was analyzed. The plant extracts inhibited the growth of F. oxyosporum and P. aphanidermatum (the maximum mean inhibition that was recorded with the 10% w/v extracts was 42.9% and 85.3%, respectively). A second series of experiments demonstrated the existence of residual effects in both species. The amount of residual inhibition by the 10% w/v extracts was 28.6% in F. oxyosporum and 53.8% in P. aphanidermatum. A dose–response was clearly observed in P. aphanidermatum, while an increase in extract concentration was not associated with a significantly greater reduction in the growth of F. oxyosporum. These findings give insights into the potential of Z. fabago as a growth inhibitor of F. oxyosporum and P. aphanidermatum, thus suggesting an interesting potential role for this common weed as a source of natural fungicides.  相似文献