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<title>Zoonoses in pet birds: review and perspectives</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325680/Zoonoses_in_pet_birds_review_and_perspectives.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325680/Zoonoses_in_pet_birds_review_and_perspectives.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Pet birds are a not-so-well known veterinarian's clientship fraction. Bought individually or in couples, as families often do (which is a lucrative business for pet shops or local breeders) or traded (sometimes illegally) for their very high genetic or exotic value, these birds, commonly canaries...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:36:04 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Tree-ring wood anatomy and stable isotopes show structural and functional adjustments in olive trees under different water availability</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325631/Treering_wood_anatomy_and_stable_isotopes_show_structural_and_functional_adjustments_in_olive_trees_under_different_water_availability.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325631/Treering_wood_anatomy_and_stable_isotopes_show_structural_and_functional_adjustments_in_olive_trees_under_different_water_availability.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is a drought-tolerant tree species cultivated in Mediterranean-type environments. Although it is tolerant to drought, dry conditions decrease its productivity. A thorough analysis of the hydraulic architecture and wood anatomical plasticity, as well as of their physi...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Diet factors and subclinical laminitis score in lactating cows of smallholder dairy farms in Thailand</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325607/Diet_factors_and_subclinical_laminitis_score_in_lactating_cows_of_smallholder_dairy_farms_in_Thailand.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325607/Diet_factors_and_subclinical_laminitis_score_in_lactating_cows_of_smallholder_dairy_farms_in_Thailand.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The objective of this study was to evaluate the importance of dietary crude protein (CP) content, dietary neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content and feeding regime as well as other factors related to management and demographics on the occurrence of (subclinical) laminitis under practical Thai feed...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 16:55:08 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Ocular histiocytic sarcoma in a cat</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325549/Ocular_histiocytic_sarcoma_in_a_cat.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325549/Ocular_histiocytic_sarcoma_in_a_cat.html</guid><description><![CDATA[A 13-year-old male neutered British blue cat presented with uveitis, hyphema, and dyscoria in the right eye. Light microscopic examination revealed that the ciliary body, iris root, drainage angle, and adjacent choroid were infiltrated by sheets of large neoplastic mononuclear and multinucleate r...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:37:37 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Polymorphic microsatellite differences among four cultured populations of two selected tilapia strains</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325452/Polymorphic_microsatellite_differences_among_four_cultured_populations_of_two_selected_tilapia_strains.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325452/Polymorphic_microsatellite_differences_among_four_cultured_populations_of_two_selected_tilapia_strains.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Genetic diversity plays a vital role for maintaining economically important traits in fish populations. The goal of this study was to assess the genetic variability among four tilapia populations in China. Two populations named XA (Oreochromis aureus, 30 samples) and AN (Egyptian Oreochromis nilo...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:48 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Heritability estimates for growth-related traits in the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) using a molecular pedigree</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325453/Heritability_estimates_for_growthrelated_traits_in_the_Pacific_oyster_Crassostrea_gigas_using_a_molecular_pedigree.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325453/Heritability_estimates_for_growthrelated_traits_in_the_Pacific_oyster_Crassostrea_gigas_using_a_molecular_pedigree.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Pacific oyster is one of the leading species in world aquaculture, but heritability estimation applying mixed-family approach has not been actively pursued. In this study, heritability for growth-related traits in the Pacific oyster was first estimated by creating a single cohort of 45 families i...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:48 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Effect of nisin-producing Lactococcus lactis starter cultures on the inhibition of two pathogens in ripened cheeses</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325369/Effect_of_nisinproducing_Lactococcus_lactis_starter_cultures_on_the_inhibition_of_two_pathogens_in_ripened_cheeses.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325369/Effect_of_nisinproducing_Lactococcus_lactis_starter_cultures_on_the_inhibition_of_two_pathogens_in_ripened_cheeses.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The effect of Lactococcus lactis nisin-producing strains, isolated from Italian fermented foods, on the survival of two foodborne pathogens namely Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus was investigated in experimental cheese production. One of the three Lactobacillus lactis nisin innoc...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:59:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Towards a sustainable dairy sector: Leadership in sustainable nutrition</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325368/Towards_a_sustainable_dairy_sector_Leadership_in_sustainable_nutrition.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325368/Towards_a_sustainable_dairy_sector_Leadership_in_sustainable_nutrition.html</guid><description><![CDATA[As the global population continues to expand, access to sustainable diets that are nutritionally adequate and healthy, affordable, and respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems will be critical for the health of future generations. Nutrient-rich dairy products as part of a healthy diet play an im...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:59:05 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Development and evaluation of a model for predicting Lolium rigidum emergence in winter cereal crops in the Mediterranean area</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325291/Development_and_evaluation_of_a_model_for_predicting_Lolium_rigidum_emergence_in_winter_cereal_crops_in_the_Mediterranean_area.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325291/Development_and_evaluation_of_a_model_for_predicting_Lolium_rigidum_emergence_in_winter_cereal_crops_in_the_Mediterranean_area.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Lolium rigidum is an extremely competitive and prevalent grass weed in cereal fields of Mediterranean areas. The proper timing of control measures is a prerequisite to maximising herbicide efficacy, in terms of both improved control and reduced herbicide inputs. The development of models to predi...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:51 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Variability among Alternaria porri isolates</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325280/Variability_among_Alternaria_porri_isolates.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325280/Variability_among_Alternaria_porri_isolates.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif., the causal agent of purple blotch of onion, incurrs heavy losses in onion production, worldwide. Twenty-six monoconidial isolates of A. porri were collected from the diseased onion leaf and seed stalk samples from different locations in the sub-tropics of Jammu. Dif...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Studies on antifungal properties of plant extracts on mustard blight caused by Alternaria brassicae</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325281/Studies_on_antifungal_properties_of_plant_extracts_on_mustard_blight_caused_by_Alternaria_brassicae.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325281/Studies_on_antifungal_properties_of_plant_extracts_on_mustard_blight_caused_by_Alternaria_brassicae.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Plant extracts viz., C. procera, W. somnifera, A. indica leaves, A.indica seed kernel, A. sativum bulband S. suratteuse green berries prepared in distilled water, acetone or methanol significantly inhibited mycelial growth as well as spore germination of A. brassicae. The results showed that the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Management of Colletotrichum truncatum causing anthracnose/ pod blight of soybean by fungicides</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325282/Management_of_Colletotrichum_truncatum_causing_anthracnose_pod_blight_of_soybean_by_fungicides.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325282/Management_of_Colletotrichum_truncatum_causing_anthracnose_pod_blight_of_soybean_by_fungicides.html</guid><description><![CDATA[A study was conducted during 2009 to 2010 to control Colletotrichum truncatum causing anthracnose/pod blight of soybean with fungicides. All the fungicides evaluated in vitro were found effective against C. truncatum and recorded significant inhibition of the test pathogen over untreated control....]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Compatibility of fungicides with spinosad against fruit rot and pod borer in chilli</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325283/Compatibility_of_fungicides_with_spinosad_against_fruit_rot_and_pod_borer_in_chilli.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325283/Compatibility_of_fungicides_with_spinosad_against_fruit_rot_and_pod_borer_in_chilli.html</guid><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive study was carried on compatibility studies among selected entomopathogenic fungi, insecticides and fungicides in chilli from 2006-09 at Directorate of Oil Seeds Research (DOR), AICRP on Biological Control and Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderab...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Evaluation of resistance mechanisms of mulberry cultivars through component analysis of aecial infection cycle of mulberry red rust (Aecidium mori)</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325279/Evaluation_of_resistance_mechanisms_of_mulberry_cultivars_through_component_analysis_of_aecial_infection_cycle_of_mulberry_red_rust_Aecidium_mori.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325279/Evaluation_of_resistance_mechanisms_of_mulberry_cultivars_through_component_analysis_of_aecial_infection_cycle_of_mulberry_red_rust_Aecidium_mori.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Component analysis of resistance showed that the resistant reaction conferred by resistant cultivars was attributed to its ability to limit or suppress sporulation capacity, prolong latent period and shorten the infectious period of the fungus. The cohort life statistics revealed that the surviva...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:05 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Scientometrics Analysis on the Intellectual Structure of the Research Field of Bioenergy</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325240/Scientometrics_Analysis_on_the_Intellectual_Structure_of_the_Research_Field_of_Bioenergy.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325240/Scientometrics_Analysis_on_the_Intellectual_Structure_of_the_Research_Field_of_Bioenergy.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Bioenergy has been one of the hottest topics in energy science and engineering. This paper aims to assess the evolution of bioenergy as a research field by using scientometrics and scientific visualization techniques. CiteSpaceII was used to map the intellectual structure of bioenergy field based...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:46 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Silage from Malaysia Rice Straw Treated with Rice Bran, Coconut Pulp, Molasses and Effective Microorganisms</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325239/Silage_from_Malaysia_Rice_Straw_Treated_with_Rice_Bran_Coconut_Pulp_Molasses_and_Effective_Microorganisms.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325239/Silage_from_Malaysia_Rice_Straw_Treated_with_Rice_Bran_Coconut_Pulp_Molasses_and_Effective_Microorganisms.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The effect of different additives on ensiling of rice straw silage was examined by investigate the effects of the rice straw and rice bran ratio and amount of effective microorganism (EM) additive in silage fiber, protein and ash content by adding a constant amount of molasses, coconut pulp and s...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:42 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Effects of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Fresh Preservation of Partially Frozen Venerupis variegata</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325238/Effects_of_Modified_Atmosphere_Packaging_on_Fresh_Preservation_of_Partially_Frozen_Venerupis_variegata.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325238/Effects_of_Modified_Atmosphere_Packaging_on_Fresh_Preservation_of_Partially_Frozen_Venerupis_variegata.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The research on the partially frozen (-3 C) storage effects of modified atmosphere packaging on Venerupis variegate is conducted with such indices as pH, total bacterial counts (TBC), Total Volatile Base Nitrogen (TVB-N), the 2-thiobarbituric acid (TBA) and Ca2+-ATPase activity. It appears ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The Influence of Gamma Irradiation and Ethylene Oxide Treatment on the Physical Properties of Silk Sericin Film</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325237/The_Influence_of_Gamma_Irradiation_and_Ethylene_Oxide_Treatment_on_the_Physical_Properties_of_Silk_Sericin_Film.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325237/The_Influence_of_Gamma_Irradiation_and_Ethylene_Oxide_Treatment_on_the_Physical_Properties_of_Silk_Sericin_Film.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Natural resources have been a highly promising resource for the discovery of bioactive compounds. Silk proteins, both fibroin and sericin, have been investigated for their uses in bioengineering and biomedical applications. Sericin forms gel easily and can be simply casted to form a clear film wh...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:39 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Comparison Sodium Hypochlorite Oxidation Starch in Different Acid Base Conditions</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325236/Comparison_Sodium_Hypochlorite_Oxidation_Starch_in_Different_Acid_Base_Conditions.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325236/Comparison_Sodium_Hypochlorite_Oxidation_Starch_in_Different_Acid_Base_Conditions.html</guid><description><![CDATA[In order to study two different acid base environment (constant pH, non-constant pH) influent on carboxyl content and structure of oxidation starch. The carboxyl content of two kinds of oxidation starch was tasted by starch paste titration method, X ray diffraction and infrared spectrum had been ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:37 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Use of Cellulose Ethers as Creaming Agents for Skim Natural Rubber Latex</title>
<link>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325235/Use_of_Cellulose_Ethers_as_Creaming_Agents_for_Skim_Natural_Rubber_Latex.html</link>
<guid>http://sciencealerts.com/stories/2325235/Use_of_Cellulose_Ethers_as_Creaming_Agents_for_Skim_Natural_Rubber_Latex.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Recovery of rubber from skim natural rubber latex was studied by using water soluble cellulose ether derivatives as creaming agents. The cellulose ethers used in this work were hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), methyl cellulose (MC) and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) with different viscosity. ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:35 +0100</pubDate>
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