The Yunnan pine shoot beetle, Tomicus yunnanensis Kirkendall and Faccoli (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) is an important pest of Yunnan pine (Pinus yunnanensis Franch) in China. Experiments with host log baits were done to develop a pest monitoring system using
Rong Chun Lu +6 more
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Loss of ceramide synthase 3 causes lethal skin barrier disruption [PDF]
The stratum corneum as the outermost epidermal layer protects against exsiccation and infection. Both the underlying cornified envelope (CE) and the intercellular lipid matrix contribute essentially to these two main protective barriers. Epidermis-unique
Bayerle, Aline +14 more
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Uptake and accumulation of bulk and nanosized cerium oxide particles and ionic cerium by radish (Raphanus sativus L.). [PDF]
The potential toxicity and accumulation of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in agricultural crops has become an area of great concern and intense investigation.
Ebbs, Stephen D. +5 more
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Design and fabrication of a cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) peeling machine [PDF]
The processing of cocoyam tubers for industrial or human use involves different operations of which peeling is the major problem. This study was aimed at designing, fabricating and carrying out performance evaluation of a cocoyam peeling machine, taking ...
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STUDY OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF PERIDERM OF POTATO TUBERS
The article presents the results of the studies of potato tubers periderm of Nevsky breed for the presence of some classes of biologically active substances, and also its antimicrobial activity of the alcohol extracts obtained from it.
E. O. Kulichenko +3 more
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A conserved morphogenetic mechanism for epidermal ensheathment of nociceptive sensory neurites. [PDF]
Interactions between epithelial cells and neurons influence a range of sensory modalities including taste, touch, and smell. Vertebrate and invertebrate epidermal cells ensheath peripheral arbors of somatosensory neurons, including nociceptors, yet the ...
Clanton, Joshua A +10 more
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Pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies of Helleborus niger L root
Background: Helleborus niger L (Ranunculaceae) is used Ayurvedic and Unani systems and other herbal medicine systems. The roots of H. niger have a good medicinal value. Aims: To conduct a pharmacognostical and phytochemical study of H. niger.
V Kishor Kumar, K G Lalitha
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Neonatal Skin Disorders: A Review of Selected Dermatologic Abnormalities
The skin serves many purposes, acting as a barrier to infection, protecting internal organs, contributing to temperature regulation, storing insulating fats, excreting electrolytes and water, and providing tactile sensory input. This article focuses on a
Banta-Wright, Sandra, Campbell, Juliana
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STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND GALL INDUCTION BY PEGOMYA CURTICORNIS AND PEGOMYA EUPHORBIAE (DIPTERA: ANTHOMYIIDAE) WITHIN THE STEMS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA × PSEUDOVIRGATA) (EUPHORBIACEAE) [PDF]
Leafy spurge (Euphorbia × pseudovirgata [Schur]) is an herbaceous perennial and serious weed of European origin that has been accidently introduced into North America.
Gassmann, Andre, Shorthouse, Joseph D.
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Rapportage onderzoek aantasting van de bast bij laanbomen [PDF]
In dit verslag zijn aantastingen op de stam onderzocht van Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’, Fagus sylvatica “ Atropurpurea”, Fraxinus excelsior ‘Atlas’, Quercus palustris, Quercus robur, Sorbus latifolia “Henk Vink” en Ulmus ‘Clusius’ Daarbij is ...
Kieft, H. +2 more
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