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A Model for the Sources of the Slow Solar Wind
Models for the origin of the slow solar wind must account for two seemingly
contradictory observations: The slow wind has the composition of the closed
field corona, implying that it originates from the continuous opening and
closing of flux at the boundary between open and closed field. On the other
hand, the slow wind also has large angular width, up to ~ 60{\circ}, suggesting
that its source extends far from the open-closed boundary. We propose a model
that can explain both observations. The key idea is that the source of the slow
wind at the Sun is a network of narrow (possibly singular) open-field corridors
that map to a web of separatrices and quasi-separatrix layers in the
heliosphere. We compute analytically the topology of an open-field corridor and
show that it produces a quasi-separatrix layer in the heliosphere that extends
to angles far from the heliospheric current sheet. We then use an MHD code and
MDI/SOHO observations of the photospheric magnetic field to calculate
numerically, with high spatial resolution, the quasi-steady solar wind and
magnetic field for a time period preceding the August 1, 2008 total solar
eclipse. Our numerical results imply that, at least for this time period, a web
of separatrices (which we term an S-web) forms with sufficient density and
extent in the heliosphere to account for the observed properties of the slow
wind. We discuss the implications of our S-web model for the structure and
dynamics of the corona and heliosphere, and propose further tests of the model
Genetic Variability in Different Lucerne (\u3cem\u3eMedicago Sativa\u3c/em\u3e) Genotypes
One of the basic goals of modern lucerne breeding programmes is creation of new cultivars with a great potential for high quality and stable yields of both forage and hay (Riday & Brummer, 2002). Such cultivars meet increased needs of animal husbandry and must contribute to diverse farming systems (Luki , 2000). Our trial was aimed at determining genetic variability of yield components in 7 lucerne genotypes, as well as at evaluation of their breeding potential as gene donors to new lucerne cultivar
Changes in Crude Protein Content with Advancing Maturity in Lucerne
The main determinants of the quality of lucerne forage are digestibility and protein content (Julier et al., 2001) as well as crude fibre content. In the early vegetative phases, the crude protein content of the leaves and stems is the highest and crude fibre content the lowest (Katic et al., 2003). The aim of this study was to determine the rate of change in crude protein levels at different stages of growth and development
Genetic Variability of Yield and Its Components in Winter Forage Pea Cultivars
The genus Pisum (peas) is rich in variability of morphological traits. It provides an excellent basis for breeding, but is also one of the reasons for the still undefined status of Pisum taxons (Mihailović et al., 2004a). The majority of forage pea cultivars used belongs to subspecies sativum and variety arvense (Maxted & Ambrose, 2000). The objective of our study was to determine genetic variability of yield and its components in six winter forage pea cultivars of different origin and to evaluate their breeding potential
Agronomic Characteristics of Novi Sad Winter Vetch Cultivars
Genus Vicia. contains important annual food and forage species such as field bean, V. faba., narbon vetch, V. narbonensis, and common vetch, V. sativa (Maxted, 1995), while Hungarian V. pannonica Crantz and hairy vetch V. villosa also play an important role in the Balkans. Winter vetches are excellent forage catch crops useful for sustainable agriculture and organic farming (Ċupina et al., 2004). Our study was aimed at determining the agronomic characteristics of the winter vetch cultivars developed in Novi Sad, assessing thus their ability for successful growing in the prevailing conditions of Serbia and Montenegro
Significance of molecular diagnostics in human papilloma virus (HPV) determination
HPV infection is considered to be the most important etiologic factor in
cervical cancer development. In this retrospective study, which included the
period from 2000 to 2012, the results of two molecular techniques used in
the detection of HPV infection among women of the South Bačka District were
analyzed. By using the technique of in situ hybridization and the rPCR
method, the proportion of high-risk HPV among women with normal cytology was
determined to be 19.8% and 32.7%, respectively, and among women with
abnormal cytology 43.1% and 61%, respectively. Among the analyzed women, HPV
type 16 was the most prevalent, followed by HPV types 31, 51 and 18.
Application of molecular HPV diagnosis is valuable because it increases the
sensitivity of the screening test, so that the application of both tests to
detect cervical cancer is a true prevention of malignancy
Influenza A and B viruses in the population of Vojvodina, Serbia
At present, two influenza A viruses, H1N1pdm09 and H3N2, along with influenza
B virus co-circulate in the human population, causing endemic and seasonal
epidemic acute febrile respiratory infections, sometimes with
life-threatening complications. Detection of influenza viruses in
nasopharyngeal swab samples was done by real-time RT-PCR. There were 60.2%
(53/88) positive samples in 2010/11, 63.4% (52/82) in 2011/12, and 49.9%
(184/369) in 2012/13. Among the positive patients, influenza A viruses were
predominant during the first two seasons, while influenza B type was more
active during 2012/13. Subtyping of influenza A positive samples revealed the
presence of A (H1N1)pdm09 in 2010/11, A (H3N2) in 2011/12, while in 2012/13,
both subtypes were detected. The highest seroprevalence against influenza A
was in the age-group 30-64, and against influenza B in adults aged 30-64 and
>65. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. TR31084
3D Coronal Density Reconstruction and Retrieving the Magnetic Field Structure during Solar Minimum
Measurement of the coronal magnetic field is a crucial ingredient in
understanding the nature of solar coronal phenomena at all scales. We employed
STEREO/COR1 data obtained during a deep minimum of solar activity in February
2008 (Carrington rotation CR 2066) to retrieve and analyze the
three-dimensional (3D) coronal electron density in the range of heights from
1.5 to 4 Rsun using a tomography method. With this, we qualitatively deduced
structures of the coronal magnetic field. The 3D electron density analysis is
complemented by the 3D STEREO/EUVI emissivity in the 195 A band obtained by
tomography for the same CR. A global 3D MHD model of the solar corona was used
to relate the reconstructed 3D density and emissivity to open/closed magnetic
field structures. We show that the density maximum locations can serve as an
indicator of current sheet position, while the locations of the density
gradient maximum can be a reliable indicator of coronal hole boundaries. We
find that the magnetic field configuration during CR 2066 has a tendency to
become radially open at heliocentric distances greater than 2.5 Rsun. We also
find that the potential field model with a fixed source surface (PFSS) is
inconsistent with the boundaries between the regions with open and closed
magnetic field structures. This indicates that the assumption of the potential
nature of the coronal global magnetic field is not satisfied even during the
deep solar minimum. Results of our 3D density reconstruction will help to
constrain solar coronal field models and test the accuracy of the magnetic
field approximations for coronal modeling.Comment: Published in "Solar Physics
Structure and Dynamics of the Sun's Open Magnetic Field
The solar magnetic field is the primary agent that drives solar activity and
couples the Sun to the Heliosphere. Although the details of this coupling
depend on the quantitative properties of the field, many important aspects of
the corona - solar wind connection can be understood by considering only the
general topological properties of those regions on the Sun where the field
extends from the photosphere out to interplanetary space, the so-called open
field regions that are usually observed as coronal holes. From the simple
assumptions that underlie the standard quasi-steady corona-wind theoretical
models, and that are likely to hold for the Sun, as well, we derive two
conjectures on the possible structure and dynamics of coronal holes: (1)
Coronal holes are unique in that every unipolar region on the photosphere can
contain at most one coronal hole. (2) Coronal holes of nested polarity regions
must themselves be nested. Magnetic reconnection plays the central role in
enforcing these constraints on the field topology. From these conjectures we
derive additional properties for the topology of open field regions, and
propose several observational predictions for both the slowly varying and
transient corona/solar wind.Comment: 26 pages, 6 figure
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