We present an algorithm and its software implementation that computes implied volatilities for exchangetraded stock options. The LR (Leisen-Reimer) binomial tree is used for the underlying option pricing, which is adjusted for dollar cash dividends. The Brent’s method is used as the root-finding procedure. The option pricing procedure that is at the core of the root-finding is optimised to maxi...

I. PRICE AND DEMAND “Why do consumers buy apples?” and “How can we get them to buy more?” These are key questions facing the apple industry. The answers are far from simple and require us to consider eating quality, as well as the beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of consumers. This is the first of three articles that summarize the results from a review of the literature on consumer responses ...

Patients and methods A 26 year old female patient developed erythema, swelling of the ears and pruritus within 10 min after ingestion of pomegranate. She is allergic to birch pollen and apple. Prick and IgE tests revealed a positive reaction to mites, tree and grass pollen, ambrosia, mugwort and apple. Scratch test was positive for pomegranate, the seeds showing a stronger reaction than the jui...

In the present article effect of dwarf clonal rootstock MM-106, M-9, M-26 on introduced apple-tree varieties was studied. With identified specificity productivity formation and quality fruits, taking into account methods cultivation. Fruits apple trees serve as a rich source pectin substances. The unique soil climatic conditions many regions our republic, contribute to industrial amateur cultiv...