56 research outputs found
A PROBIT MODEL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMPTION OF FRESH SWEET CORN IN MAJOR U.S. MARKETS
In an effort to more effectively utilize its resources to promote fresh sweet corn, the Fresh Supersweet Corn Council contracted with the Florida Agricultural Market Research Center (FAMRC) of the University of Florida to conduct a comprehensive consumer survey. The consumer survey was designed to investigate consumer preferences, attitudes, and behavior regarding the purchase and consumption of fresh sweet corn. A total of 1,031 consumer telephone interviews were conducted in Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia between September 7 and November 3, 2001. Respondents' revealed very limited consumption in the winter, spring, and fall seasons and consumers' perceptions that sweet corn is not available in these seasons. Probit models are estimated to determine effects of seasonalityConsumer/Household Economics,
Economic profile of Florida's marine life industry
The marine life industry in Florida is defined as the harvest of live marine specimens (fish and
invertebrate species including plants, live rock and sand, and small “critters”) for commercial use,
primarily aquariums. This paper summarizes data collected on the industry since 1990, including
total landings, revenues, and trends over time. Regional analysis shows where the primary collecting
areas are located in Florida. Seasonal analysis shows when the majority of landings occur within the
year. Statistics on the number of participants by type (i.e., collector versus wholesaler) provide
insight into the size of the industry. Trends are evaluated in terms of changes across the 9-year
period from 1990 to 1998. In general, the number of licensed collectors has increased substantially,
landings of fish and animal invertebrates peaked in 1994, angelfish dominated the fish landings, live
rock dominated the invertebrate landings, and the average landings per trip have remained relatively
constant. (67pp.
A Consumer Test of Citrus Drinks made from Comminuted Whole Citrus Fruit
Consumer, Citrus, Whole Citrus Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Consumer Test, Consumer/Household Economics, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety,
1999 US tropical fish wholesaler survey: results and implications
A survey of marine life wholesalers was initiated in 1999 as a first step towards understanding the
nature of Florida’s marine life industry, the demand for Florida products, and the need for changes in
the way the industry is regulated. Florida firms deal primarily in marine species and collect much of
their own product. Wholesalers outside of Florida handle more freshwater species and purchase most
of their inventory, the majority from overseas suppliers. Dealers predict that the average firm size
will continue to grow as the industry consolidates. Niche markets for eco-friendly product will gain
momentum. In Florida, marketing strategies should point to the high quality of Florida species with
emphasis on the growing popularity of invertebrates. Wholesalers should look to provide buyers of
Florida product with more consistent quantities throughout the year. Resource managers will be
challenged to find ways to protect over-harvested species without interfering with the collection of
abundant species while considering the effect of new regulations. (42pp.
EXPLORING THE SUPPLY OF SAFER FOODS: A CASE STUDY OF OYSTER DEPURATION IN DIXIE AND LEVY COUNTIES, FLORIDA
Shellfish depuration, economic feasibility, restaurant, consumer acceptance, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety,
A Consumer Test of Canned Seasoned Salad Tomatoes
Consumer, Canned Tomatoes, Salad Tomatoes, Seasoned Tomatoes, Consumer/Household Economics, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety,
International trade in live, ornamental "fish" in the US & Florida
The importance of international markets as a source of live, ornamental “fish” supply is growing due
to more stringent wild-harvest regulations in Florida. In addition, foreign markets are increasing in
importance as a source of demand for Florida purveyors of live, ornamental “fish”. Florida plays an
important role in this growing international market. Trends in imports and exports of live,
ornamental “fish” are described for two primary data sets: U.S. Customs and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. These trends are described primarily for the 1994-98 period for Florida and the United
States. Florida imports and exports are described for the two major ports: Miami and Tampa. The
most important trading countries are also described. This information will help Florida purveyors of
live, ornamental “fish” better understand the international markets upon which they have become
more dependent. (PDF has 18 pages
Parent-of-origin-specific allelic associations among 106 genomic loci for age at menarche.
Age at menarche is a marker of timing of puberty in females. It varies widely between individuals, is a heritable trait and is associated with risks for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and all-cause mortality. Studies of rare human disorders of puberty and animal models point to a complex hypothalamic-pituitary-hormonal regulation, but the mechanisms that determine pubertal timing and underlie its links to disease risk remain unclear. Here, using genome-wide and custom-genotyping arrays in up to 182,416 women of European descent from 57 studies, we found robust evidence (P < 5 × 10(-8)) for 123 signals at 106 genomic loci associated with age at menarche. Many loci were associated with other pubertal traits in both sexes, and there was substantial overlap with genes implicated in body mass index and various diseases, including rare disorders of puberty. Menarche signals were enriched in imprinted regions, with three loci (DLK1-WDR25, MKRN3-MAGEL2 and KCNK9) demonstrating parent-of-origin-specific associations concordant with known parental expression patterns. Pathway analyses implicated nuclear hormone receptors, particularly retinoic acid and γ-aminobutyric acid-B2 receptor signalling, among novel mechanisms that regulate pubertal timing in humans. Our findings suggest a genetic architecture involving at least hundreds of common variants in the coordinated timing of the pubertal transition
Preferences of Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer Regarding the Involvement of Family and Others in Medical Decision-Making
Media, messages, and medication: strategies to reconcile what patients hear, what they want, and what they need from medications
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