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A variant of the Mukai pairing via deformation quantization
We give a new method to prove a formula computing a variant of Caldararu's
Mukai pairing \cite{Cal1}. Our method is based on some important results in the
area of deformation quantization. In particular, part of the work of Kashiwara
and Schapira in \cite{KS} as well as an algebraic index theorem of Bressler,
Nest and Tsygan in \cite{BNT},\cite{BNT1} and \cite{BNT2} are used. It is hoped
that our method is useful for generalization to settings involving certain
singular varieties.Comment: 8 pages. Comments and suggestions welcom
Experience paper on the operation of pilot project on oyster culture at Tuticorin
The technology of oyster culture was
developed in India at the Central Marine Fisheries
Research Institute. An experimental farm was
established at Tuticorin bay in an area of 0.25
hectares. Different growout methods have been
tried and it has been assessed that the shell
string method could be practised with relatively
low cost inputs with a production rate comparable
to highly efficient systems such as rack and
tray method or raft culture
Modeling of a Cable-Based Revolute Joint Using Biphasic Media Variable Stiffness Actuation
In recent times, safe interactions between humans and robots are required for innumerable tasks and environments. This safety can be achieved using compliance design and control of mechanisms. Cable-driven mechanisms are used when applications need to have light structures, meaning that their actuators must be relocated to ground and forces are transferred along tensioned cables. This paper presents a compliant cable-driven revolute joint using biphasic media variable stiffness actuators. Actuator's stiffness is controlled by changing pressure of control fluid into distribution lines. The used control fluid is biphasic, composed of separated gas and liquid fractions with predefined ratio. The mathematical model of the actuator is presented along with its position and stiffness model-based control, then, equations relating to the dynamics of the mechanism are provided with a joint stiffness and orientation controller. Results from simulations are discussed
The edible oyster culture
In 1970s the CMFR Institute initiated oyster culture through
rack and tray method. Large scale spat collection, preparation of
spat collectors, season and seed availability were studied. In 1980,
a hatchery was set up with annual production capacity of one million
edible oyster seed and the techniques involved in hatchery system
were standardized. The seed were supplied to other centres of
this Institute and Gujarat Fisheries Department. The production
rates for rack and tray, string and stake method were estimated
as 120 t and 22 t respectively. As part of extension, one lab to land
programme, 8 training programmes, one workshop and a summer
insitute were conducted. Results of experimental oyster culture work
carried out at Mandapam, Madras, Bheemunipatnam, Kakinada,
Mulki, Dharmadam, Ashtamudi and Cochin backwaters are given.
Rearing 600 strings in 0.04 ha at Ashtamudi and harvesting 2.5t
oysters pointed out 44.8% return with estimated production of 80-
105t/ha. Further research priorities on oyster culture aspects are
indicated
Genome-wide association mapping of seed oligosaccharides in chickpea
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the major pulse crops, rich in protein, and widely consumed all over the world. Most legumes, including chickpeas, possess noticeable amounts of raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs) in their seeds. RFOs are seed oligosaccharides abundant in nature, which are non-digestible by humans and animals and cause flatulence and severe abdominal discomforts. So, this study aims to identify genetic factors associated with seed oligosaccharides in chickpea using the mini-core panel. We have quantified the RFOs (raffinose and stachyose), ciceritol, and sucrose contents in chickpea using high-performance liquid chromatography. A wide range of variations for the seed oligosaccharides was observed between the accessions: 0.16 to 15.13 mg g-1 raffinose, 2.77 to 59.43 mg g-1 stachyose, 4.36 to 90.65 mg g-1 ciceritol, and 3.57 to 54.12 mg g-1 for sucrose. Kabuli types showed desirable sugar profiles with high sucrose, whereas desi types had high concentrations RFOs. In total, 48 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified for all the targeted sugar types, and nine genes (Ca_06204, Ca_04353, and Ca_20828: Phosphatidylinositol N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase; Ca_17399 and Ca_22050: Remorin proteins; Ca_11152: Protein-serine/threonine phosphatase; Ca_10185, Ca_14209, and Ca_27229: UDP-glucose dehydrogenase) were identified as potential candidate genes for sugar metabolism and transport in chickpea. The accessions with low RFOs and high sucrose contents may be utilized in breeding specialty chickpeas. The identified candidate genes could be exploited in marker-assisted breeding, genomic selection, and genetic engineering to improve the sugar profiles in legumes and other crop species
Indian edible oyster
In India pioneering attempts were made by James Hornell
in 1910 in developing Oyster culture in the erstwhile Madras
State. Scientific investigations were undertaken during early
70's by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, at
Tuticorin. The Institute has conducted R & D programmes on
all aspects of Oyster farming during the last two decades,
culminating in a wealth of informations on the technology of
Oyster farming. The Brochure outlines various aspects of the
technology of farming of the Indian Edible Oyster or the Indian
Backwater Oyster Crasaostrea madrasensis (Preston} including
information on biology, ecology and economics of Oyster
farming
The spawning of the holothurian Actinopyga mauritiana (Quoy and Gaimard) on board FORV Sagar Sampada
Four specimens of Actinopyga mauHtlana collected on 27th September 1988 in Andaman waters
south of Burmanalla near Port Blair, were left in the Aquarium on board FORV Sagar Sampada
for observations. The surface temperature of the sea water was 25.0° C and the sea water in the
Aquarium was 29.2° C. The higher temperature in the Aquarium triggered the male holothurians
to spawn first followed by the female. The fertilized eggs developed only upto four-celled stage
Oral versus intra‐vaginal imidazole and triazole anti‐fungal treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush)
Internal sources: • Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, UK • Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Canada (Salary support for Julia Worswick) • Centre of Academic Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, UK External sources: • JMG holds a Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair in Knowledge Transfer and Uptake, Canada • MCW was funded by a Health Foundation Improvement Science Fellowship and the University of Strathclyde, UK • The Health Services Research Unit is funded by the Chief Scientist ODice, Scottish Executive Health Department, UK • The Health Economic Research Unit is funded by the Chief Scientist ODice, Scottish Executive Health Department, UKPeer reviewedPublisher PD
Note on the food of the spinner dolphin Stenella longirostris Gray, caught off Maharashtra coast
The morphometric measurements of two spinner dolphins and the stomach contents analysis of one of them are presented here
Molluscan resources
A critical review of literature on the fauna
of Lakshadweep reveals that there is only
scanty reports on the occurrence of molluscs
from various islands (Smith, 1906; Appukuttan
1973; Nair and Dharmaraj, 1983 and George
ef a/., 19S6). A survey on the fisheries potential
of Lakshadweep was undertaken by the scieniists
of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
to provide adequate informations on the molluscan
fisheries potential of the islands for future
planning and development. The present status of
fishery of potentially important molluscs, fishing
methods, occurrence and abundance are dealt
with in the present account. The island surveyed
for molluscan resources are Minicoy, Suheh
pear, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Androth, Agathi,
Bangaram, Amini, Kadamat, Kiltan, Bitra and
Chetlat. To understand the distribution pattern,
population density and habitat, transect method
of sampling was adopted uniformly in ail the
'slands. The sampling areas were broadly
classified intointertidal area, lagoon, reef cres^
in the lagoon side and leward side and reef
slopes of both sides. Quadrat method of
sampling for few bivalves and gastropods were
done for quantitative estimates. By diving and
hand-picking, samples were collected from
various stations and relative abundance were
noted by visual estimates. The maps of islands
shows the distribution of commercially importtant
molluscs
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