Pink rib discoloration or pinking in the midribs of lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ) leaves is a stress-induced disorder that leads to crop loss worldwide. Maintaining recommended field and postharvest conditions reduces its incidence but does not eliminate issue. During past decade, research has identified tolerance this among types cultivars grown cooler climates. However, pink humid subtropical cl...

Abstract In the tropical-humid region, wet farming crops (e.g., paddy) are a common agricultural commodity with high-water requirement. Usually planted in Asia monsoon region high precipitation rate, these divided into cropping season and dry season. During season, they particularly vulnerable to drought caused by decrease precipitation. This study used Indonesia as case is aimed at assessing r...

The Mangalore and Udupi region on the south-west coast of India is characterized by small west-flowing rivers (150-250 km in length) originating in the Western Ghats (up to 1940 meters above sea level (m asl)) and joining the Arabian Sea. The area experiences a humid tropical climate with frequent, high-intensity rainfall (4000 mm annual average). Nevertheless, there is a shortage of water duri...

Abstract We evaluated the behavior and skin temperature of dual-purpose cattle that grazed pastures having high (HC), low (LC), no (NC) tree cover during rainy dry seasons in hot humid tropics Mexico. observed twenty-four adult cows (eight per treatment) over 24 days each season, recording time related to different daily activities. Across treatments, spent same amount foraging season ( P > ...

The green roof technology provides environmental benefits by protecting the base roof membrane of buildings against solar radiation and temperature fluctuations and by helping to reduce building’s energy consumption by direct shading. Although several investigations have been performed to explore the energy performance of vegetated roofs as natural cooling devices, there is a lack of data conce...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of soy polysaccharide on fecal weight and humidity in growing rats in relation to cellulose and a Soy formula without dietary fiber. METHODS Twelve, 21-day-old, Wistar male rats, were distributed into three groups and fed AIN-93G ration with varying amounts of dietary fiber: Polysaccharide Group, 5% fiber in the form of soy polysaccharide; Soy Formula Group, 5%...

Heated humidification of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) reduces upper airway symptoms and improves initial use in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). The present study aimed to assess the effect of heated humidification of nCPAP on upper airway symptoms and initial use in obstructive sleep apnoea. This study was of a randomised, crossover design. Subjects with polysomno...

A recently completed research program (TREES) employing the global imaging capabilities of Earth-observing satellites provides updated information on the status of the world's humid tropical forest cover. Between 1990 and 1997, 5.8 +/- 1.4 million hectares of humid tropical forest were lost each year, with a further 2.3 +/- 0.7 million hectares of forest visibly degraded. These figures indicate...

Binjharpuri, a dual purpose indigenous breed of Odisha is commonly reared for its various advantages, viz. optimum milk production in low input management system, excellent draft ability hot humid climate condition and heat resistance ability. In the present study, attempt was made to evaluate performance along with influence non- genetic effects such as location, lactation order season calving...

The results of field experiments on the effectiveness use retardants Moddus and Messidor in cultivation spring barley at different levels mineral nutrition are presented. shortening second internode plants by 3.3-24.1% increase its thickness 1.43.7% were established when using doses a high nutrient content. data obtained indicates positive effect increasing resistance stems to unfavorable facto...