OBJECTIVE To explore the feasibility of a modified 3D porous small intestinal submucosa (SIS) scaffold seeded with urothelial cells (UC) for surgical reconstruction in a rabbit model. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighteen New England white male rabbits were divided into three groups and a 0.8 × 1.5 cm(2) section of the anterior urethral mucosa was removed from each animal. Ventral onlay urethroplasty...

management of a companion crop is critical to successful establishment of perennial forages (Albrecht and Hall, Weed control during alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) establishment is 1995). a primary concern of forage producers. Companion crops and clearWeed management is important for decreasing comseeding with an herbicide are commonly used methods for establishing alfalfa. This study evaluated an...

Cyperus iria is amongst the most threatening weeds of rice in Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Philippines. Broad knowledge about ecology fecundity C. important for its effective management. Field studies were conducted over two seasons (wet (WS) dry (DS)) to investigate influence populations (40 80 plants m−2) on growth, survival, fertility, with four emergence times, 3, 15, 30, 45 d after (DAR...

Greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to determine the influence of transplant age on growth and yield of ‘Dixie’ and ‘Senator’ summer squash (Cucurbita pepo L.). Dry weight and leaf area measurements indicated that 28to 35-day-old greenhouse-grown transplants grew more slowly after transplanting than plants that were 10,14, or 21 days old. Older transplants flowered earlier; however,...

We analysed the relationship between seed traits (weight, shape and dispersal structures) and the abundance and habitat segregation of Mediterranean grassland species. To take into account possible correlations with other plant traits, the study also includes 5 vegetative traits (growth form, plant longevity, clonality, onset of flowering and plant size) of commonly accepted functional importan...

Watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris Schrad.) is a natural and rich source of the non-essential amino acid citrulline. Citrulline is used in the nitric oxide system in humans and has potential antioxidant and vasodilatation roles. A method using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was developed to separate citrulline from glutamic acid, which co-elute when analyzed by high performance liquid...