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Jose Luiz Stape Dan Binkley Michael G. Ryan Sebastiao Fonseca Rodolfo A. Loos Ernesto N. Takahashi Claudio R. Silva Sergio R. Silva Rodrigo E. Hakamada Jose Mario de A. Ferreira Augusto M.N. Lima Jose Luiz Gava Fernando P. Leite Helder B. Andrade Jacyr M. Alves Gualter G.C. Silva Moises R. Azevedo 《Forest Ecology and Management》2010
We examined the potential growth of clonal Eucalyptus plantations at eight locations across a 1000+ km gradient in Brazil by manipulating the supplies of nutrients and water, and altering the uniformity of tree sizes within plots. With no fertilization or irrigation, mean annual increments of stem wood were about 28% lower (16.2 Mg ha−1 yr−1, about 33 m3 ha−1 yr−1) than yields achieved with current operational rates of fertilization (22.6 Mg ha−1 yr−1, about 46 m3 ha−1 yr−1). Fertilization beyond current operational rates did not increase growth, whereas irrigation raised growth by about 30% (to 30.6 Mg ha−1 yr−1, about 62 m3 ha−1 yr−1). The potential biological productivity (current annual increment) of the plantations was about one-third greater than these values, if based only on the period after achieving full canopies. The biological potential productivity was even greater if based only on the full-canopy period during the wet season, indicating that the maximum biological productivity across the sites (with irrigation, during the wet season) would be about 42 Mg ha−1 yr−1 (83 m3 ha−1 yr−1). Stands with uniform structure (trees in plots planted in a single day) showed 13% greater growth than stands with higher heterogeneity of tree sizes (owing to a staggered planting time of up to 80 days). Higher water supply increased growth and also delayed by about 1 year the point where current annual increment and mean annual increment intersected, indicating opportunities for lengthening rotations for more productive treatments as well as the influence of year-to-year climate variations on optimal rotations periods. The growth response to treatments after canopy closure (mid-rotation) related well with full-rotation responses, offering an early opportunity for estimating whole-rotation yields. These results underscore the importance of resource supply, the efficiency of resource use, and stand uniformity in setting the bounds for productivity, and provide a baseline for evaluating the productivity achieved in operational plantations. The BEPP Project showed that water supply is the key resource determining levels of plantation productivity in Brazil. Future collaboration between scientists working on silviculture and genetics should lead to new insights on the mechanisms connecting water and growth, leading to improved matching of sites, clones, and silviculture. 相似文献
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Alessandro Zotti Matteo Gianesella Emanuele Zanetti 《Research in veterinary science》2011,90(2):179-184
The aims of this work were to re-evaluate the moments of resistance (MoRs) of the vertebral column proposed by Slijper (1946) in the dog and to study the relationship between the MoRs and the frequency distribution of vertebral traumas in the same species. The spine (C2-L7) of four dogs was measured to obtain MoRs and subsequently scanned with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometer (DXA). These findings were then analysed retrospectively the frequency distribution of canine vertebral fractures and luxations, diagnosed radiographically at a referral practice. The highest percentage of vertebral injuries affected the T9-L7 tract. This study confirmed that this segment was characterized by a rising trend of the MoR curves and presumably bore the major bending forces. The significant correlation between T9-L1 MoRs and DXA values supports the Slijper’s hypothesis suggesting the posterior thoracic region as the weakest segment of the body-axis. 相似文献
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A. Zotti M. Gianesella C. Ceccato M. Morgante 《Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition》2010,94(5):615-622
The metacarpal bone mineral density of 136 healthy feedlot beef cattle of four different breeds (Charolaise, Limousine, Irish Crossbreed and Slovakian Crossbreed) raised and fed on standard conditions was measured by means of a dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry technique in an ex vivo study design. The average reference values (mean ± SD) of bone mineral density (BMD) for animals aged between 12 and 22 months and weighing between 236 and 546 kg have been reported and the effects of (i) breed, (ii) gender, (iii) age and (iv) body weight on bone mineral density have been considered. A significant difference (i) among different breeds and (ii) between genders resulted, whereas a high correlation between bone density and (iii) age and (iv) body weight was detected within the same breed and gender, with body weight being the most important factor affecting BMD. A modern new technological insight into the study of bovine bone physio‐pathology is proposed. 相似文献
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RNA interference technology in crop protection against arthropod pests,pathogens and nematodes 
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下载免费PDF全文 Moises Zotti Ericmar Avila dos Santos Deise Cagliari Olivier Christiaens Clauvis Nji Tizi Taning Guy Smagghe 《Pest management science》2018,74(6):1239-1250
Scientists have made significant progress in understanding and unraveling several aspects of double‐stranded RNA (dsRNA)‐mediated gene silencing during the last two decades. Now that the RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism is well understood, it is time to consider how to apply the acquired knowledge to agriculture and crop protection. Some RNAi‐based products are already available for farmers and more are expected to reach the market soon. Tailor‐made dsRNA as an active ingredient for biopesticide formulations is considered a raw material that can be used for diverse purposes, from pest control and bee protection against viruses to pesticide resistance management. The RNAi mechanism works at the messenger RNA (mRNA) level, exploiting a sequence‐dependent mode of action, which makes it unique in potency and selectivity compared with conventional agrochemicals. Furthermore, the use of RNAi in crop protection can be achieved by employing plant‐incorporated protectants through plant transformation, but also by non‐transformative strategies such as the use of formulations of sprayable RNAs as direct control agents, resistance factor repressors or developmental disruptors. In this review, RNAi is presented in an agricultural context (discussing products that have been launched on the market or will soon be available), and we go beyond the classical presentation of successful examples of RNAi in pest‐insect control and comprehensively explore its potential for the control of plant pathogens, nematodes and mites, and to fight against diseases and parasites in beneficial insects. Moreover, we also discuss its use as a repressor for the management of pesticide‐resistant weeds and insects. Finally, this review reports on the advances in non‐transformative dsRNA delivery and the production costs of dsRNA, and discusses environmental considerations. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry 相似文献
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Zotti A Isola M Sturaro E Menegazzo L Piccinini P Bernardini D 《Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine》2004,51(5):254-258
We studied the feasibility of using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to obtain reference bone density values in relation to age, gender and body weight in growing and young adult Italian boxer dogs. The study was performed on eight animals (three males and five females) at 7, 12 and 18 months of age. Animals were carefully examined and blood samples were collected from each dog to detect any sign of metabolic and/or endocrine disease. Each subject underwent radiographs to evaluate growth of the spine and hip. One female was not considered in the statistical model because of the development of grade 4 spondylosis deformans during the study period. All animals were serially scanned using DEXA; the region of interest was the whole spine T12-L2, while the subregions of interest were the four vertebrae (T12-T13-L1-L2) within the scanned spine. Statistical analysis was performed separately for each region of interest. Age had the strongest relationship with bone density (P < 0.001). Gender effect on spinal mineral density was not significant while vertebral site effect was highly significant. Average bone mineral density (BMD) +/- SD for the whole spine trait was 0.862 +/- 0.108 g/cm2 while average BMD +/- SD for subregions of interest ranged from 0.836 +/- 0.141 g/cm2 for T12 to 0.928 +/- 0.119 g/cm2 for L2. Estimated reference BMD values at 7, 12 and 18 months of age for each vertebral site in males and females are provided. 相似文献
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Malikouski Renan Garcia Alves Rodrigo Silva Peixoto Marco Antônio Ferreira Filipe Manoel do Nascimento Emanuel Ferrari de Morais Andréia Lopes Zucoloto Moises das Graças Dias Kaio Olimpio Bhering Leonardo Lopes 《Euphytica》2022,218(11):1-21
Euphytica - Drought tolerance in maize is a complex and polygenic trait, especially in the seedling stage. In plant breeding, complex genetic traits can be improved by genomic selection (GS), which... 相似文献
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Tesei Giulio Zotti Maurizio Idbella Mohamed Bonanomi Giuliano Ciaschetti Giampiero Allegrezza Marina 《European Journal of Forest Research》2022,141(4):713-725
European Journal of Forest Research - Forest dieback in the last decade has been reported all over the world and not only causes a significant loss of forest yield but also affects successional... 相似文献
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Recombinant-DNA (transgenic) animals intended for food production are approaching the market. Among them, recombinant-DNA fishes constitute the most advanced case. As a result, intergovernmental organizations are working on guidelines which would eventually become international standards for national food safety assessments of these products. This article reviews the emerging elements for the food safety assessment of products derived from recombinant-DNA animals. These elements will become highly relevant both for researchers and regulators interested in developing or analyzing recombinant-DNA animals intended to be used in the commercial elaboration of food products. It also provides references to science-based tools that can be used to support food safety assessments. Finally, it proposes recommendations for the further development of biosafety assessment methodologies in this area. 相似文献