The aleurone layer, grain coat and embryo which constitute rice bran are rich in vitamins, lipids, protein and lysine compared with the endosperm (milled rice). A method was developed to measure the in vitro protein digestibility of raw and cooked brown rice and their histological components. The protein digestibility of cooked endosperm by the in vitro method agreed with that of other workers ...

Time series monitoring methods, such as the Brown and Trigg methods, have the purpose of detecting pattern breaks (or “signals”) in time series data reliably and in a timely fashion. Traditionally, researchers have used the average run length statistic (ARL) on results from generated signal occurrences in simulated time series data to calibrate and evaluate these methods, with a focus on timeli...

This article analyses the discourse and opinion of agronomists on manure problem in Belgium during years 1970-1991. Based a careful reading Belgian Landbouwtijdschrift (Agricultural Magazine), supplemented with secondary sources, four conclusions can be drawn. Firstly, already 1970s these agricultural experts warned for an injudicious use pig manure, which caused nuisance to environment local r...