34, P = 0.012) and the density of the beat-to-beat oscillation in the N-N interval of HRV in the high-frequency band (HF power) (r = 0.35, P = 0.01). In a multivariate analysis rMSSD was found to be independently associated with HRQL after correcting for
FEV(1), carbon monoxide transfer coefficient (DL(CO)), 6MWD and CRP.
Conclusions: Resting parasympathetic tone, as measured by HRV, is independently associated THZ1 mouse with HRQL, which emphasizes the role of cardiac autonomic dysfunction on HRQL in patients with COPD.”
“In the present study two experiments, namely, (i) the adaptation and productivity of different hemp genotypes, both monoecious and dioecious, developed in Central-Northern and Southern Europe, and (ii) the water consumption, water use efficiency (WUE), radiation use efficiency (RUE), leaf transpiration and net photosynthesis of Futura 75 hemp cultivar were studied. Experiments were carried out in Southern Italy in two subsequent year periods. Sowing occurred in May in both years.
Results show that fibre hemp, both monoecious and dioecious, performed well giving high productivity; however, fibre hemp needs almost 250 mm of water for monoecious early genotypes and 450 mm for dioecious late genotypes. Higher biomass and stem dry yields were achieved with genotypes developed for Central-Southern environments, such as the dioecious Dioica 88 and Fibranova.
In order
to estimate the water consumption and WUE of Futura 75, four water regimes (l(3), l(2), l(1) and l(0) corresponding respectively to 100%, 50%, 25% Elm restoration and irrigation until crop establishment) were tested.
Futura 75 was strongly affected by water shortage
BAY 63-2521 and the WUE MCC950 mechanism of action ranged between 2.73 gl(-1) in good water conditions and 3.45 gl(-1) in water stress conditions. The highest light extinction coefficient (k) was observed in water stressed (0.58) than in good watered conditions (0.40). The water stress reduced RUE, LAI and therefore aboveground biomass yield.
Air temperature strongly influenced net photosynthesis with an optimum at 24 degrees C; higher and lower values of air temperature led to a decrease of net photosynthesis. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.”
“Contents Egg yolkTris is most commonly used semen extender; however, its use involves hygienic risk, interference with fertility and poor microscopic examination. Therefore, replacement of egg yolk with a plant-based component with protective effects on spermatozoa would be advantageous. In present study, we observed effect of soya milkbased extenders on dilution and liquid preservation of Murrah buffalo bull semen at 5 degrees C up to 72 h in comparison with conventional egg yolkTris extender (Ext.1). In experiment one, a total of 32 buffalo semen ejaculates from four animals were extended and preserved at 5 degrees C for 72 h in soya milkbased extender (Ext.2) with different percentages (10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30%) of soya milk for optimization of soya milk concentration.