In this paper I evaluate the merit of costly signaling theory (CST) as a paradigm for understanding why men of Ifaluk atoll torch fish. I argue that torch fishing is a handicap that signals men’s productivity. Consistent with CST, torch fishing is observed by the predicted audience (women), energetically costly to perform, and a reliable indicator of the frequency a man fishes during the trade ...

The main focus of our study was to investigate differences in nutritional (dry matter, soluble solids content, total acidity and pH value) and bioactive values (ascorbic acid, total anthocyanins, total phenols, and non-flavonoids content) of wild grown raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and blackberry (Rubus discolor) genotypes harvested from native populations in Croatia. The average total acidity range...

Blackberry is a new berry crop of industrial horticulture in the central part Russia. More than 20 blackberry varieties were collected at experimental sites SPC “Agropishcheprom". The paper presents results study 11 modern varieties. During preparation for winter, plants covered with covering material, and therefore, no winter damage was found during years research. A fluctuation accumulation p...

Blackberry is a species which has high potential to grow in an organic production system. However, there scarce information on the behavior of cultivars and selections this conducted ecologically based system, fact that makes it difficult recommend for This study aimed evaluate characterize phenology productive aspects six blackberry genotypes grown Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul (RS) state, Brazil...

cell phone technology is being increasingly used by clinicians to access up-to-date information during patient care. medical students, residents, and faculty members of medical faculties or hospitals use mobile devices, such as smartphones (e.g., iphone, android, blackberry) and tablet computers (e.g., ipad), to answer clinical questions and find medical information. this article investigates t...

Many collaborators and graduate and undergraduate students have been involved in the work summarized below. We also thank the Oregon Blueberry Commission, Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission, Oregon Strawberry Commission, Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research, the Washington Blueberry Commission, NIFA-OREI, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Oregon Blueberry Farms, Sakuma Bros. Farms & Nurs...

In blackberry, the identification of best plants is usually based on phenotypic value. However, value complex traits not always a reliable parameter that allows maximum genetic gain per cycle selection. The present study aimed to explore breeding potential thirteen blackberry parents their values, and estimate parameters important in breeding. A total fourteen crosses (sib-full families) were o...

The seeds of berry fruits are a component fruit waste occurring in the production process. Circular economy rules focus on decreasing amount produced and reusing by-products when it is possible. To determine possible applications studied industry wastes, thermal properties oil extracted from tested material were examined. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), modulated differential (MDSC), t...

Plants used for treating endoand ectoparasites of rabbits and poultry in British Columbia included Arctium lappa (burdock), Artemisia sp. (wormwood), Chenopodium album (lambsquarters) and C. ambrosioides (epazote), Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle), Juniperus spp. (juniper), Mentha piperita (peppermint), Nicotiana sp. (tobacco), Papaver somniferum (opium poppy), Rubus spp. (blackberry and raspbe...

This study aimed to evaluate, in vitro, the antioxidative potential of fruit wines produced from berry fruits (i.e., black chokeberry, blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry), cherry, apple by different technological processes. For this purpose, activities antioxidant enzymes (catalase, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD)) malondialdehyde (MDA) content as a marker membrane da...