Optimal biological parameters for rearing Ooencyrtus pityocampae on the new laboratory host Philosamia ricini

2015 ◽  
Vol 140 (7) ◽  
pp. 527-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Tunca ◽  
E.-A. Colombel ◽  
T. Ben Soussan ◽  
M. Buradino ◽  
F. Galio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Philosamia Ricini ◽  
Ooencyrtus Pityocampae

scholarly journals Étude de la performance d’un parasitoïde oophage Ooencyrtus pityocampae (Mercet) (Hymenoptera : Encyrtidae) pour lutter contre des ravageurs d’un écosystème méditerranéen

2019 ◽  
pp. 153-159
Author(s):  
Hilal Tunca ◽  
Marine Venard ◽  
Etty-Ambre Colombel ◽  
Élisabeth Tabone
Keyword(s):  
Lutte Biologique ◽  
Nezara Viridula ◽  
Thaumetopoea Pityocampa ◽  
Halyomorpha Halys ◽  
Philosamia Ricini ◽  
Parasitoïde Oophage ◽  
Ooencyrtus Pityocampae

Description du sujet. Dans le cadre d’un projet de biocontrôle de la processionnaire du pin, Thaumetopoea pityocampa Denis & Schiffermüller, l’utilisation de parasitoïdes indigènes pour lutter contre ce ravageur a été étudiée au sein du Laboratoire Biocontrôle à l’UEFM (Unité Expérimentale Entomologie et Forêt Méditerranéenne) à l’INRA PACA. Objectifs. Il est nécessaire de rechercher le meilleur hôte de substitution et de mettre au point son élevage. Plus particulièrement, l'espèce Ooencyrtus pityocampae (Mercet) a été étudiée. Méthode. Thaumetopoea pityocampa étant une espèce allergisante, plusieurs hôtes de substitution ont été comparés pour l’élevage des parasitoïdes : Philosamia ricini (Danovan), Nezara viridula (L.) et Halyomorpha halys (Stål). Les caractéristiques biologiques et la fitness des descendants ont été comparées en conditions de laboratoire (25 ± 1 °C, 75 ± 5 % HR, 16L:8D). Résultats. Philosamia ricini est le meilleur hôte de substitution pour l’élevage d’O. pityocampae pour ce qui est de la quantité et de la qualité des individus produits. Conclusions. Cette étude servira de base à une réflexion sur les possibilités d’utiliser ce parasitoïde dans le cadre de la lutte biologique contre certains ravageurs méditerranéens.

CHANGE OF BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF POULTRY SEMEN AT CRYOPRESERVATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 1230-1237 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.S. Iolchiev ◽  
V.A. Bagirov ◽  
M.A. Zhilinskiy ◽  
N.A. Volkova ◽  
N.A. Zinovieva
Keyword(s):  
Biological Parameters

Astaxanthin Supplementation Lowers Dietary Intake in Healthy Subjects

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
Chuenjai Sratongfaeng ◽  
Nithipun Suksumek ◽  
Nithikoon Aksorn ◽  
Pithi Chanvorachote ◽  
Kulwara Meksawan
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Dietary Intakes

Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant compound, is well recognized for its beneficial effects to protect from oxidative stress and free radicals. However, the effects of long period of use of astaxanthin on biological parameters, health indicators, and energy intake are still largely unknown. A total of 33 healthy participants aged 21–54 years with body mass index in the range of 18.50−24.90 kg/m2 were enrolled in this randomized controlled trial and were assigned into astaxanthin and placebo groups. The participants in the astaxanthin group received 4 mg of astaxanthin once daily for 12 consecutive weeks. Dietary intakes, as well as blood levels of astaxanthin and biological parameters, were investigated at baseline and week 12. The significant elevation of blood astaxanthin level in the astaxanthin group was notified at week 12. Regarding basic characteristics of blood biochemical parameters, results indicated that the fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were not significantly different between astaxanthin and placebo groups at week 12. Interestingly, the significant decrease in total energy and carbohydrate intakes of the participants in the astaxanthin group (P < 0.05) was found after 12-week supplementation, compared to the baseline. The findings support the safety of long-term supplementation and reveal potential dietary intake lowering effect of astaxanthin in healthy individuals.

Survey of the Ecological State of Eight Man-Made Lakes Within the City Limits of Freiburg, Germany

1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 301-310
Author(s):  
Agnes G. Pulvermüller ◽  
Heidulf E. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Biochemical Oxygen Demand ◽  
Secchi Depth ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Ecological Condition ◽  
Ecological State ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
The City ◽  
Oxygen Profiles

Abstract The survey of the ecological condition of eight lakes within the city limits of Freiburg included hydrochemical measurements and analyses (oxygen profiles, Secchi depth, pH, biochemical oxygen demand) together with biological parameters (chlorophyll a, phytoplanktonbiomass, Escherichia coli counts), as well as parasitic examinations. Only some of the investigated parameters are presented here. Seven of the eight lakes were found to be eutrophic. The process of eutrophication appears to be still in progress. One lake can be considered to be hypertrophic. Schistosome dermatitis was observed. The water quality in general was considered to be acceptable; suggestions to maintain or improve the water quality are made.

Dynamics of a delayed competitive system affected by toxic substances with imprecise biological parameters

Filomat ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (16) ◽  
pp. 5271-5293
Author(s):  
A.K. Pal ◽  
P. Dolai ◽  
G.P. Samanta
Keyword(s):  
Equilibrium Points ◽  
Stable Limit Cycle ◽  
Limit Cycle Oscillation ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Stable Limit ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Delay Model ◽  
Competitive System ◽  
Interval Numbers ◽  
Cycle Oscillation

In this paper we have studied the dynamical behaviours of a delayed two-species competitive system affected by toxicant with imprecise biological parameters. We have proposed a method to handle these imprecise parameters by using parametric form of interval numbers. We have discussed the existence of various equilibrium points and stability of the system at these equilibrium points. In case of toxic stimulatory system, the delay model exhibits a stable limit cycle oscillation. Computer simulations are carried out to illustrate our analytical findings.

scholarly journals Variability of Prognostic Results Based on Biological Parameters in Sickle Cell Disease Cohort Studies in Children: What Should Clinicians Know?

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Julie Sommet ◽  
Enora Le Roux ◽  
Bérengère Koehl ◽  
Zinedine Haouari ◽  
Damir Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Statistical Analysis Method

Background: Many pediatric studies describe the association between biological parameters (BP) and severity of sickle cell disease (SCD) using different methods to collect or to analyze BP. This article assesses the methods used for collection and subsequent statistical analysis of BP, and how these impact prognostic results in SCD children cohort studies. Methods: Firstly, we identified the collection and statistical methods used in published SCD cohort studies. Secondly, these methods were applied to our cohort of 375 SCD children, to evaluate the association of BP with cerebral vasculopathy (CV). Results: In 16 cohort studies, BP were collected either once or several times during follow-up. The identified methods in the statistical analysis were: (1) one baseline value per patient (2) last known value; (3) mean of all values; (4) modelling of all values in a two-stage approach. Applying these four different statistical methods to our cohort, the results and interpretation of the association between BP and CV were different depending on the method used. Conclusion: The BP prognostic value depends on the chosen statistical analysis method. Appropriate statistical analyses of prognostic factors in cohort studies should be considered and should enable valuable and reproducible conclusions.

scholarly journals Dietary replacement of fish meal by defatted and fermented soybean meals with taurine supplementation for pompano fish: effects on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and biological parameters in a long-term feeding period

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung Phuc Nguyen ◽  
Thinh Van Do ◽  
Hau Duc Tran
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Feeding Period ◽  
Taurine Supplementation ◽  
Fermented Soybean

Abstract A 16-wk growth trial was conducted to examine the effects of dietary replacement of fish meal by defatted soybean meal (SBM) and fermented soybean meal (FSBM) with taurine supplementation on growth performance, nutrient apparent digestibility coefficient (ADC) and biological parameters of pompano fish. The FSBM was produced by fermenting SBM with Lactobacillus spp. Seven isonitrogenous and isoenergetic diets were formulated to replace 35% or 50% of fish meal by SBM or FSBM with taurine supplementation. The diets are denoted as follows: FM, SBM35, SBM35T, FSBM35T, SBM50, SBM50T, and FSBM50T. The FM (the basal diet) contained fish meal as a main source of dietary protein. Taurine was supplemented to SBM35T, FSBM35T, SBM50T, and FSBM50T at the level of 15 g/kg diet. Pompano juveniles with an initial body weight (BW) of 80 g reared in floating net cages were fed the experimental diets twice daily for 16 wk. Results showed that the final BW, weight gain, and feed conversion ratio of fish fed SBM35 and SBM50 were significantly lower than those of fish fed FM (P &lt; 0.05), indicating that the replacement of fish meal by SBM at the rate of 35% in the diet is excessive for pompano. Supplementation of taurine to the SBM-included diets significantly increased growth performance and feed utilization (P &lt; 0.05); however, these diets did not restore the performance back to a level equivalent to that of fish offered the basal diet. Meanwhile, fish fed FSBM35T had comparable growth and feed performances to those fed FM. Hematocrit values, total biliary bile acid levels, whole body lipid contents, and tissue taurine concentrations of fish fed SBM35 and SBM50 were the lowest among the treatments, but these parameters were improved by taurine supplementation and FSBM inclusion in the diet. Taurine supplementation increased lipid ADC, and SBM fermentation slightly enhanced both lipid and protein ADCs of the fish. These findings suggest that the combination of FSBM and taurine supplementation is an effective way to improve growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and biological parameters, and that FSBM with taurine supplementation can replace 35% of fish meal in pompano diets without any negative effects on growth and feed performances in a long-term feeding period.

scholarly journals The impact of different plant extracts on biological parameters of Housefly [Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae)]: Implications for Management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shahid Nisar ◽  
Muhammad Awais Ismail ◽  
Hassan Ramzan ◽  
Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool ◽  
Tasneem Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musca Domestica ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
The Impact
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