If there be one branch of medicine which does not lend itself, after the mode of the late Pelissier, to " potting," it is that of mental diseases. Should, as in the present case, the object be to give the medical student and general practitioner such a sufficient knowledge of the subject as the many other claims on their time for study allows, the plan preferably to be pursued is that of afford...

Legionella longbeachae, found in soil and compost-derived products, is a globally underdiagnosed cause of Legionnaires' disease. We conducted a case-control study of L. longbeachae Legionnaires' disease in Canterbury, New Zealand. Case-patients were persons hospitalized with L. longbeachae pneumonia, and controls were persons randomly sampled from the electoral roll for the area served by the p...

Dahlia is a popular tuberous rooted perennial herbaceous flowering plant that prized for its privileged and spectacularly stunning flowers extremely desirable in the landscape. It has no equal as bed flower terms of versatility, attractiveness, even cost, cultivars can keep them looking beautiful more than month. Growing medium essential growth because it provides nutrients, anchors plant, mine...

Flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum, a byproduct of coal-fired electrical utility plants, has been shown to effectively reduce phosphorus (P) leaching in many agricultural systems. However, its applications horticultural production systems have insufficiently researched resulting limited industry adoption. To evaluate the efficacy FGD gypsum P media, pine bark substrates were amended with at ...

Turmeric is mainly grown as monocrop or intercrop in wet and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. However, promoting the dry zone turmeric cultivation under intensive irrigation proper shade conditions could address increased demand for locally produced create an extra potential exportation. Therefore, it essential urgent need to find out feasibility growing semi-arid areas. Thus, this study focus ...

Today, sensor networks are on the way from simulation and short term measurements in the laboratory to real long term applications where devices operate for several weeks without administration. In this paper we describe the design, development and evaluation of a suitable application for further measurements of sensor network protocols and applications where users can benefit from the services...

The author has tested various Rhodochlamys species over 15 years in Finland and found that they were suitable for indoor and greenhouse culture, and also can be grown outdoors during the growing season. As in their natural habitats, these species are seasonal plants with flowering, fruiting, and dormant period; they flower easily every year. Grown as indoor potted plants, they normally go into ...

We report a case of infectious endocarditis attributable to Legionella longbeachae. L. longbeachae is usually associated with lung infections. It is commonly found in composted waste wood products. L. longbeachae should be regarded as an agent of infectious endocarditis, notably in the context of gardening involving handling of potting soils.

Coconut palm is one of the most important plantation crops in world. Selecting best planting materials for field assures higher productivity. Cost production coconut seedling very high nurseries, because as coir dust becoming scarce even within Triangle. The use potting mixture might not be feasible near future. Therefore, it to test suitability other options available replacing dust. Moisture ...