The pig Conohyus simorrensis from the upper Aragonian of Alhamibra, Madrid, and a review of the distribution of European Conohyus

The suid remains from Alhambra (Madrid, late Aragonian, Middle Miocene; MN6, zone F) are described and assigned to Conohyus simorrensis. Conohyus is well known in Spain from late MN5, or zone E, MN7+8, or zone G, and MN9. The material from Alhambra fills the gap in the Iberian record. The Iberian record shows that Cononhyus became larger, with relatively larger posterior molars and with reduced premolars. This evolution occurred in a large area that extends from westem Europe to Anatolia. We present an overview of the European and Anatolian localities with Conohyus.Los restos de suido de Alhambra (Madrid, Aragoniense Tardío, Mioceno Medio, MN6, zona F) son descritos y asignados a Conohyus simorrensis. Este género se conoce bien en España de la unidad MN5, o zona E, y MN7+8, o zona G, y en MN9. El material de Alhambra llena un hiato en el registro ibérico. La evolución de Conohyus ocurrió en una vasta área que se extiende de Europa occidental hasta Anatolia. Presentamos un sumario de yacimientos europeos y turcos con Conohyus

SELECTION RESPONSE FOR INCREASED GRAIN YIELD IN TWO HIGH OIL MAIZE SYNTHETICS

Selection for increased oil level in maize showed the increase was associated with decrease in starch concentration, kernel weight, and grain yield. The study was conducted with the objectives: (1) to evaluate response to six cycles for increased grain yield in the high oil maize Alexho Elite (AE: 60-90 g kg-1 oil concentration) and Ultra High Oil (UHO: 100-140 g kg-1 oil concentration) using inbred tester B73; (2) to measure responses to selection for increased grain yield with changes in yield components; and (3) to determine a suitable tester. Previously the two synthetics had been selected for oil concentration. After six cycles, the six genotypes i.e. AE C0, AE C3, AE C6, UHO C0, UHO C3, and UHO C6 were testcrossed to B73, LH185, and LH202 inbreds (40 g kg-1 oil concentration) to a total of 18 testcrosses. Two field experiments were used to evaluate selection in AE and UHO testcrosses. The study showed selection using inbred tester B73 in AE and UHO was effective in increasing grain yield of AE testcrosses without changing (i.e. decreasing) oil and protein concentrations. AE testcrosses produced higher grain yield and greater selection response for grain yield than UHO testcrosses. LH185 was best for grain yield in AE and UHO testcrosses. Increase in grain yield in most of the testcrosses was associated with increases in starch concentration, kernel weight, kernel number, and grain weight

Selection Response for Increased Grain Yield in Two High Oil Maize Synthetics

Selection for increased oil level in maize showed the increase was associated with decrease in starch concentration, kernel weight, and grain yield. The study was conducted with the objectives: (1) to evaluate response to six cycles for increased grain yield in the high oil maize Alexho Elite (AE: 60-90 g kg-1 oil concentration) and Ultra High Oil (UHO: 100-140 g kg-1 oil concentration) using inbred tester B73; (2) to measure responses to selection for increased grain yield with changes in yield components; and (3) to determine a suitable tester. Previously the two synthetics had been selected for oil concentration. After six cycles, the six genotypes i.e. AE C0, AE C3, AE C6, UHO C0, UHO C3, and UHO C6 were testcrossed to B73, LH185, and LH202 inbreds (40 g kg-1 oil concentration) to a total of 18 testcrosses. Two field experiments were used to evaluate selection in AE and UHO testcrosses. The study showed selection using inbred tester B73 in AE and UHO was effective in increasing grain yield of AE testcrosses without changing (i.e. decreasing) oil and protein concentrations. AE testcrosses produced higher grain yield and greater selection response for grain yield than UHO testcrosses. LH185 was best for grain yield in AE and UHO testcrosses. Increase in grain yield in most of the testcrosses was associated with increases in starch concentration, kernel weight, kernel number, and grain weight

Analisis Keunggulan Kompetitif Ubi Kayu Terhadap Jagung Dan Kedelai Di Kabupaten Lampung Tengah

Cassava is widely developed in Lampung province, because of high adaptability, easily cultivated, smallest risk of failure, and high price. The objective of the study is to analyze on-farm competitive advantage of casava farming system compared to maize and soybean farming systems. The activities were conducted at Central Lampung District from April 2012 to February 2013. The primary data were obtained from 90 farmers as main respondents through structured survey with direct interviews using structural questionnair. Secondary data were obtained from the office of relevant agencies and Statistic of Lampung Province. Financial analysis and competitive advantage analysis were exercised to measure the competitive advantage of cassava with respect to other secondary crops. The results showed that cassava farming more profitable than maize and soybean on farm income of Rp.21.109.000/ha and R/C of 2,91 compared to maize on farm income Rp.15.935.000 and R/C of 2,01 and soybean farm income of Rp.5.187.800/ha and R/C of 1,48. Cassava farming system will be competitive compared to maize and soybean farming on the productivity at least 34.567 kg/ha and 20,788 kg/ha and cassava price at least IDR 654/kg and IDR 394/kg

Pengaruh Return On Equity, Current Ratio, dan Earning Per Share terhadap Kebijakan Dividen pada Perusahaan Keuangan

Kebijakan dividen merupakan keputusan Keuangan yang dilakukan oleh Perusahaan. Agar dapat membagikan dividen Perusahaan harus memperoleh keuntungan dengan memperhatikan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kebijakan dividen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh return on equity, current ratio dan earning per share terhadap kebijakan dividen. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Perusahaan sektor Keuangan yang terdaftar di BEI. Jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 10 sampel Perusahaan dalam kurun waktu 3 tahun (2011-2013), dengan metode purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi non partisipan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang dilakukan ditemukan bahwa return on equity, current ratio dan earning per share secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen. return on equity secara parsial berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen. current ratio secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen. earning per share secara parsial berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen

Strategic Sustainable Management for Water Transmission System: A SWOT-QSPM Analysis

In general, the problem of a water resources infrastructure, especially the raw water transmission system, is that the actual discharge is not in accordance with design discharge because of water losses along the transmission system.To restore the capacity to the design discharge, a comprehensive strategy is required. Various strategy methods have been developed especially the strategy of managing a system. This paper discusses how to analyze the comprehensive strategy with system component approach for water transmission system. The research used Klambu-Kudu Water Transmission System in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia as a case study. Strategy analysis of Klambu-Kudu Water Transmission System utilized the modified Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threats (SWOT) with Likert scale and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) method. SWOT analysis is was carried out to obtain a comprehensive strategy on each component of the water transmission system (intake, mud pouch, siphon, gutter, bridge, culvert, regulator doors, suppletion, drain pipe, and / or excavation), while the QSPM method is required to analyze the strategic priorities of component of Klambu Kudu Water Transmission System. Key factors of water transmission system performance were obtained from the discussion of experts, the management of Klambu Kudu Water Transmission System and the community. The results are a priority of strategies which are dominated by the opportunity factors to solve the problem of weakness (operation and maintenance, sedimentation, damage) and threats (water theft, destruction of buildings, flood) as well as maximizing the strengths (condition of the component, function, accessibility)

Pertumbuhan Dan Hasil Tanaman Jagung Manis (Zea Mays Saccharata) Pada Berbagai Dosis Pupuk Organik

This research aims to determine the growth and yield of sweet corn plants at various doses of organic fertilizer. The research was conducted in New Village, Palu Barat Sub-district, Palu City, which lasted from May to July 2013. This research uses Randomized Block Design, consisting of 6 treatments, namely A = organic fertilizer, B = organic fertilizer 5 ton/ha, C = organic fertilizer 10 ton/ha, D = organic fertilizer 15 ton/ha, E = organic fertilizer 20 ton/ha and F = organic fertilizer 25 ton/ha. Each treatment was repeated three times as a group of 36 plants. Data of observation result were analyzed by Variance (F-Test), if the result of variance analysis showed the real difference then continued test of real honest difference (BNJ). The results showed that the application of organic fertilizer 15 ton/ha in sweet corn plants had the same effect as inorganic fertilizer dose 300 kg urea/ha + 100 kg SP-36/ha + 100 kg KCl/ha