Fatty acid profile in muscles of carp (cyprinus carpio l.) Raised in a semi-intensive production system fed with grains, pelleted and extruded feed

The effects of grains, pelleted and extruded feed on the fatty acid content in carp meat has not been examined yet. In this work, we present evidence that the high carbohydrate content in all three types of feed causes oleic acid to predominate in all meat samples. A higher PUPA content in the meat of fish fed with granulated feed was detected. The extruded feed diet led to 69% greater n-3, and 53% lower n-6 fatty acid contents. Their ratio is thus 2.64-fold higher than in meat of carp fed with pelleted feed. A higher content of n-3 fatty acids in fish fed with extruded feed was the consequence of higher DNA (1.6 times) and EPA (3.3 times) contents. The detected differences could be the consequence of the thermal treatment of extruded feed that makes the proteins, carbohydrates and lipids more accessible to fish than in a pelleted feed

Supplementary material for: "Comparative study of the effects of a small-scale trout farm on the macrozoobenthos, potamoplankton and epilithic diatom communities"

Table S1 Relative abudance (%) of epilithic diatoms on research localities of the Raška River. Table S2 Relative abudance (%) of potamoplankton at research localities of the Raška River. Table S3 Relative abudance (%) of macrozoobenthos on research localities of the Raška River.Supplementary material for: Stojanović, K., Živić, M., Dulić, Z., Marković, Z., Krizmanić, J., Milošević, D., Miljanović, B., Jovanović, J.,& Vidaković, D. (2017). Comparative study of the effects of a small-scale trout farm on the macrozoobenthos, potamoplankton and epilithic diatom communities. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Springer., 189(8), 403. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-017-6114-0]Published version of the article: [https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4545

Continuous control as alternative route for wear monitoring by measuring penetration depth during linear reciprocating sliding of Ti6Al4V alloy

Continuous wear monitoring during linear reciprocating sliding was investigated. Tribological tests with Ti6Al4V alloy against alumina, at nanotribometer, on microscale, were realised in dry conditions over a range of loads (100-1000mN) and velocities (4-12 mm/s). Wear factors were calculated, for each conducted test, in two different ways. Wear factors calculated according to observed geometry of the worn tracks (according to ASTM G133 standard) were compared to values calculated according to penetration depth parameter continuously recorded by nanotribometer and results were highly correlated. Penetration depth curves and wear factor curves were obtained and analysed. Wear mechanisms based on examinations of worn surfaces by optical microscopy, were analysed in comparison with trends of penetration depth curves. Development of wear mechanism over time was further investigated. The obtained results showed that the wear factor values are strongly influenced by the applied load

HPLC, UV-vis and NMR spectroscopic and DFT characterization of purpurin isolated from Rubia tinctorum L.

Purpurin (1,2,4-trihidroxyanthraquinone), a naturally occuring anthraquinone pigment present in the root of Rubia tinctorum (Mull. Arg.) Zahlbr. was isolated from the plant, purified and characterized by HPLC chromatography, UV-vis and NMR spectroscopy. The geometries of the purpurin conformers were optimized using the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level of theory. It was found that all conformations have similar energies and that the corresponding purpurin radicals are planar. In spite of their planarity, there is no significant electron delocalization over the A and C rings. The antioxidant properties of purpurin were investigated using the colorimetric assay as Trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity, and theoretical BDE (Bond Dissociation Enthalpy). Both methods revealed that purpurin has strong antioxidant capacity

Effect of 6-BA+GA((4+7)) and nitrogen fertigation on feathering of 'Golden Reinders' apple nine-month-old nursery trees

The apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) cultivar 'Golden Reinders' was used to study the effects of mixture of 6-BA and GA((4+7)) (Promalin) and nitrogen fertigation to improve branching of nine-month-old nursery trees grafted on 'M9' rootstock. Promalin was applied three times in June in weekly intervals, in concentrations of 0, 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 mg L-1 to the upper third of trees. Nitrogen (N) was injected weekly at total amount of 50, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha(-1) for season. Obtained results indicated that nursery trees without Promalin treatment were characterized by significantly lower trunk than with Promalin treatments. Application of N through the system in increasing rates significantly contributed to higher values of trunk diameter. Tree leaders were significantly longer in Promalin treatments only when amounts of applied N were above 100 kg ha(-1). However, N influence on height of nursery trees was not confirmed if they were not subjected to Promalin treatment. Total number of feathers and the number of feathers >30 cm were simultaneously increasing with the increase of Promalin rates. The same trend was observed with applying higher amounts of N. Significant interaction effect between Promalin and N confirmed in this study indicates that Promalin treatment has no effect on number of lateral branches without N application. Increasing of Promalin concentrations above 1500 mg L-1 had no significant influence on the number of lateral branches and number of feathers >30 cm, regardless of N amounts

Wear behaviour of ti6al4v alloy against al2o3 under linear reciprocating sliding

Tribological behaviour of four different heat-treated Ti6Al4V alloys, during linear reciprocating sliding against alumina, on the microscale was investigated. Experiments were carried out for dry sliding and in the Ringer solution, over a range of loads (100-1000 mN) and speeds (4-12 mm/s). The wear mechanisms were investigated based on observations of worn surfaces. Specific wear rates for tested Ti6Al4V alloy were of order of 10(-7)-10(-4) mm(3)/N m. The lowest wear factor (order of 10(-7) mm(3)/N m) was observed for the Ti6Al4V annealed for I h at 750 degrees C in Ar atmosphere and then cooled down to room temperature in the furnace, tested in the Ringer solution. Load dependence of the wear factor exhibited transition characteristics. Wear mechanism has changed with change of load. The Ringer solution lowered wear factor for all tested conditions

Wear behaviour of ti6al4v alloy against al2o3 under linear reciprocating sliding

Tribological behaviour of four different heat-treated Ti6Al4V alloys, during linear reciprocating sliding against alumina, on the microscale was investigated. Experiments were carried out for dry sliding and in the Ringer solution, over a range of loads (100-1000 mN) and speeds (4-12 mm/s). The wear mechanisms were investigated based on observations of worn surfaces. Specific wear rates for tested Ti6Al4V alloy were of order of 10(-7)-10(-4) mm(3)/N m. The lowest wear factor (order of 10(-7) mm(3)/N m) was observed for the Ti6Al4V annealed for I h at 750 degrees C in Ar atmosphere and then cooled down to room temperature in the furnace, tested in the Ringer solution. Load dependence of the wear factor exhibited transition characteristics. Wear mechanism has changed with change of load. The Ringer solution lowered wear factor for all tested conditions

Biochemical and histological characterization of succulent plant Tacitus bellus response to Fusarium verticillioides infection in vitro

We present changes in Tacitus bellus antioxidative system that specifically correspond to subsequent phases of hemibiotroph Fusarium verticillioides infection revealed by histological analysis. T. bellus response to spore germination 6 h post inoculation (hpi), manifested as first oxidative burst, was characterized by transient decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) content, transient increase in catalase (CAT), low level of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) activity, as well as with transient decrease in total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total phenol content (TPC) and phenylalanine ammonium lyase activity (PAL), and no changes in polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, or phenolic profile. During the biotrophic phase of F. verticillioides infection, characterized by hyphae spread intercellularly in epidermal and mesophyll tissue, the host antioxidative system was suppressed. The transition to necrotrophic phase of F. verticillioides infection (inter- and intracellular colonization and sporulation), occurred 3-4 days post inoculation (dpi). During the necrotrophic phase, 5-7 dpi, slowed progression of colonization of T. bellus mesophyll cells occurred and it coincided with sharp increase in MDA content and CAT, SOD and POD activities, but the drop in TAC, TPC content, and PPO activity, as well as the production of phytotoxin fusaric acid. Presented results add to the knowledge of events and mechanisms related to the transition from biotrophy to necrotrophy in F. verticillioides

A Correlation Study of the Colorectal Cancer Statistics and Economic Indicators in Selected Balkan Countries

© Copyright © 2020 Vekic, Dragojevic-Simic, Jakovljevic, Kalezic, Zagorac, Dragovic, Zivic, Pilipovic, Simic, Jovanovic, Milovanovic and Rancic. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignant neoplasms. The aim of the study was to evaluate and correlate most important epidemiological and economic indicators of CRC in 11 selected Balkan countries. The number of new CRC cases was 56,960, and the highest 5-year CRC prevalence was in Slovenia, Croatia, and Greece. Age-standardized CRC incidence rates were highest in Slovenia, Serbia, and Croatia, and age-standardized mortality rates were highest in Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Current Health Expenditure as % of Gross Domestic Product was the highest in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. The GDP per capita levels have shown positive correlation with the CRC incidence rate and prevalence. Absolute numbers of new and death-related CRC cases and 5-year prevalence in absolute numbers have shown strong positive correlation with GDP in million current US$. It has been shown that various economic indicators can be linked to the rate of incidence and prevalence of the CRC patients in the selected Balkan countries. Therefore, economic factors can influence the epidemiology of CRC, and heavy CRC burden in the Balkan region may be one of the indexes of the economic development