Whole Farm Nutrient Balance Under Different Grazing Systems: Project Overview

The amount of phosphorus (P) in surface runoff from agricultural lands is of concern because of the potential for eutrophication of Iowa’s waterways. Currently, there is limited information about the total P loads in surface runoff coming from pastureland in the Midwest. Much of the P runoff is likely associated with sediment. Because foliage limits soil disruption caused by the impact of raindrops and because forage roots hold soil particles, forages harvested at an appropriate height, through suitable grazing management, should maintain water infiltration and minimize sediment and P loss in surface runoff from pastures. Grazing management may influence utilization of P by the animal, by impacting P digestibility. The objective of this project is to quantify P flows through systems operated under different grazing management practices. Figure 1 illustrates P inputs and outputs in the grazing system

Nutritional and Phytochemical Content of High-Protein Crops

The authors acknowledge support from the Scottish Government’s Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) via their strategic research and partnership programs.Peer reviewedPostprin

Invasive Plants Are a Valuable Alternate Protein Source and Can Contribute to Meeting Climate Change Targets

This work was funded by the Scottish Government through RESAS as part of its strategic research programme. We would like to thank William Rees and Teresa Grohmann for their time in helping with preparation of the manuscript. Jacqueline Wallace (Rowett Institute) and Robin Walker (SRUC) for providing plant samples. Donna Henderson and Jodie Park for technical assistance in NSP measurements. Susan Anderson for technical assistance in amino acid profiling. Gary Duncan and Lorraine Scobbie for technical assistance in phenolic profiling. Lisa Guerrier, Salomé Leveque (IUT- Clermont-Ferrand, France), who assisted and observed procedures as part of their lab-skill training. We would also like to thank Graham Horgan (BIOSS, Rowett Institute) for advise on the statistical analysis. We would like to thank the NHS for its incredible commitment to keeping us safe during these harsh times.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Rapid method for quantification of anthocyanidins and anthocyanins in human biological samples

This work was performed with the support of “The Scottish Government's Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS),” Scotland, U.K.Peer reviewedPostprin

Derivati feniloctene kiseline s antioksidativnim učinkom iz sjemenki biljke Ilex aquifolium

Reversed-phase preparative HPLC analysis of the methanol extract of the seeds of Ilex aquifolium afforded two antioxidant phenylacetic acid derivatives, 2,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (1) and 2,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester (2). The structures were determined by spectroscopic methods. In the DPPH assay for antioxidant activity, the IC50 values of 1 and 2 were 1.50 x 10-3 and 2.55 x 10-3 mg mL-1, respectively, compared to 2.88 x 10-5 mg mL-1 of quercetin, a natural antioxidant.Reverzno-faznom preparativnom HPLC analizom metanolnog ekstrakta sjemenki biljke Ilex aquifolium izolirana su dva derivata feniloctene kiseline s antioksidativnim učinkom, 2,4-dihidroksifeniloctena kisleina (1) i metilni ester 2,4-dihidroksifeniloctene kiseline (2). Njihove strukture određene su spektroskopskim metodama. U DPPH testu na antioksidativno djelovanje, IC50 vrijednosti spojeva 1 i 2 bile su 1.50 x 10-3 i 2.55 x 10-3 mg mL-1, dok je IC50 prirodnog antioksidansa kvercitina bila 2.88 x 10-5 mg mL-1

Derivati feniloctene kiseline s antioksidativnim učinkom iz sjemenki biljke Ilex aquifolium

Reversed-phase preparative HPLC analysis of the methanol extract of the seeds of Ilex aquifolium afforded two antioxidant phenylacetic acid derivatives, 2,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (1) and 2,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester (2). The structures were determined by spectroscopic methods. In the DPPH assay for antioxidant activity, the IC50 values of 1 and 2 were 1.50 x 10-3 and 2.55 x 10-3 mg mL-1, respectively, compared to 2.88 x 10-5 mg mL-1 of quercetin, a natural antioxidant.Reverzno-faznom preparativnom HPLC analizom metanolnog ekstrakta sjemenki biljke Ilex aquifolium izolirana su dva derivata feniloctene kiseline s antioksidativnim učinkom, 2,4-dihidroksifeniloctena kisleina (1) i metilni ester 2,4-dihidroksifeniloctene kiseline (2). Njihove strukture određene su spektroskopskim metodama. U DPPH testu na antioksidativno djelovanje, IC50 vrijednosti spojeva 1 i 2 bile su 1.50 x 10-3 i 2.55 x 10-3 mg mL-1, dok je IC50 prirodnog antioksidansa kvercitina bila 2.88 x 10-5 mg mL-1

Exploring Health-Promoting Attributes of Plant Proteins as a Functional Ingredient for the Food Sector : A Systematic Review of Human Interventional Studies

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Buckwheat, Fava Bean and Hemp Flours Fortified with Anthocyanins and Other Bioactive Phytochemicals as Sustainable Ingredients for Functional Food Development

Funding: This research was funded by the Scottish government’s Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS). Acknowledgments: The authors acknowledge Viv Buchan from the Analytical Department, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, for her help with the sugar content determinations.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

An integrated assessment of Porcupine caribou seasonal distribution, movements, and habitat preferences for regional land use planning in northern Yukon Territory, Canada

This study was undertaken to improve understanding of Porcupine caribou herd distribution, movements, and habitat preferences to assist with developing a regional land use plan for the North Yukon Planning Region, Yukon Territory. Three different methods were used to identify current and historical patterns of caribou distribution and habitat preferences within the region to prioritize conservation areas. Two of the approaches focused on incorporating information on caribou distribution and migrations from scientific and local knowledge, while the third focused on identifying and mapping habitats suitable for supporting caribou. Local knowledge dating back to the 1930s and two decades of satellite telemetry data confirmed that most of the planning region is used by the Porcupine caribou herd and highlighted areas of concentrated use. Maps of suitable winter habitat derived from expert opinion ratings of habitat use did not agree with the other information sources. The local knowledge and satellite telemetry analyses were used to identify spatially explicit priority areas for caribou conservation and the results were applied to develop conservation recommendations for a draft regional land use plan. The plan will be submitted to government approval bodies for review in the spring of 2007. The success in implementing conservation strategies for the Porcupine caribou herd will be reviewed and evaluated following adoption of a final approved plan