Effects of temperature and photoperiod on larval size and survivorship of a burrowing mayfly (Ephemeroptera, Ephemeridae)

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynda D. Corkum ◽  
Elizabeth C. Hanes
Keyword(s):  
Size Variation ◽  
Larval Survival ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Larval Size ◽  
Detroit River ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
D 12 ◽  
Hexagenia Limbata

There is great size variation in naturally occurring and laboratory-reared populations of larvae of Hexagenia species. We investigated differences in mean larval size and survivorship of Hexagenia limbata and Hexagenia rigida reared at different temperatures (12, 17, and 22 °C) and photoperiods (24 h L, 24 h D, 12 h L: 12 h D) over two time intervals (60 and 120 d) in the laboratory. Owing to space limitations, two sets of replicates (3 replicates per set) were conducted in sequence for the 60-d trial. Larvae were hatched from eggs collected from imagoes at the Detroit River near Windsor, Ontario, and stored at 8 °C. Of the factors examined, temperature alone influenced larval size after 60 d of growth. None of the factors had any significant effect on larval survival after 60 d. Larvae from the second 60-d replicate set (hatched from eggs incubated for 75 d longer than the first set) were larger and exhibited lower survivorship than larvae in the first set. This finding suggests that larval size may not be a good indicator of larval age, especially if eggs have been exposed to low temperatures for varying periods. Temperature and its interaction with photoperiod significantly affected both size and survivorship of larvae reared for 120 d. At 22 °C, larvae reared under the 12 h L: 12 h D regime were larger than those reared under either constant light or dark conditions; no discernible trend in photoperiod was evident at the lower temperatures. Larval survivorship was lowest for treatments exhibiting conflicting environmental cues (12 °C and 24 h L, and 22 °C and 24 h D).

Effects of density and food limitation on size variation and mortality of larval Hexagenia rigida (Ephemeroptera: Ephemeridae)

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 1824-1832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth C. Hanes ◽  
Jan J. H. Ciborowski
Keyword(s):  
Food Limitation ◽  
Larval Growth ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Size Variation ◽  
Food Level ◽  
Larval Size ◽  
Detroit River ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
Exogenous Factors ◽  
Growth Differences

Natural populations of the burrowing mayfly belonging to the genus Hexagenia are characterized by unusually broad size-frequency distributions. Environmental features are often invoked to explain among-populations growth differences. We used a 4 × 4 factorial design to investigate differences in mean larval size and mortality of Hexagenia reared at different densities and food levels over four time intervals (30, 60, 90, and 120 d) in the laboratory. Larvae were hatched from eggs collected from imagoes at the Detroit River near Windsor, Ontario. Although neither density nor food limitation influenced larval growth at either 30 or 60 d growth, the number of days required for eggs to hatch did significantly influence larval growth at this time. At 30 d growth, larvae that hatched after 6 d incubation were significantly smaller than larvae that required an additional day to hatch (7 d). At both 30 and 60 d, larvae that hatched after 6 d incubation had lower mortality than larvae that hatched after 7 d. At 90 and 120 d growth, density and food significantly influenced larval size and mortality. Larvae reared at low density and with a high food level attained the largest size. Mortality increased under stressed conditions (high density and (or) low food level). Since endogenous features (day of hatch) can be important early in larval development (at 30 or 60 d), such features may contribute to the outcome of competitive events that occur later in development (at 90 or 120 d), when exogenous factors (density and food) become significant.

Fish predation, cannibalism, and larval development in the dragonfly Epitheca cynosura

1997 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 687-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra B. Claus-Walker ◽  
Philip H. Crowley ◽  
Frank Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Size Variation ◽  
Fish Predation ◽  
Larval Survival ◽  
Rapid Convergence ◽  
Larval Size ◽  
Natural Systems ◽  
Behavioral Observations ◽  
Survival And Development ◽  
Mean Size

We manipulated the risk of fish predation and cannibalism in semi-field and laboratory experiments with larvae of the dragonfly Epitheca cynosura. Results of a 22-week semi-field experiment showed that larvae from different densities were indistinguishable in mean size by the end of the experiment, but that individuals from low densities were larger until week 12. Larvae from low densities varied less in size than did those from high densities. Larvae showed rapid convergence of densities in the absence of fish. Fish predation also generated rapid convergence of densities. The presence of fish initially reduced larval size variation. There was a significant trend for the presence of fish scent to increase larval survival at low larval densities over survival in the absence of fish. Behavioral observations in the laboratory supported the results of the semi-field study in that (i) dragonfly larvae reduced their activity under daytime conditions, (ii) the presence of large larvae caused small larvae to increase their hiding inside a refuge and inhibited their crawling while exposed, (iii) small larvae ate fewer prey in the presence of fish. The results of our study suggest that the interaction between intra- and inter-specific predation risk may prove to be important for survival and development of animals in natural systems.

scholarly journals The effects of temperature on aberrant ascus frequencies at the Buff locus in Sordaria brevicollis

1975 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Single Point ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Effects Of Temperature

SUMMARYSingle-point crosses using five allelic spore colour mutants at the buff locus were carried out at different temperatures. The data suggest (i) that fixed or preferred opening points in the DNA, required for initiation of recombination events, are available more often at higher than at lower temperatures, (ii) opening points at or beyond both proximal and distal ends of the buff locus respond similarly to variations in temperature, and (iii) the correction pattern seems to be independent of temperature at the buff locus in S. brevicollis.

scholarly journals The Investigation of Effects of Temperature and Nanoparticles Volume Fraction on the Viscosity of Copper Oxide-ethylene Glycol Nanofluids

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hemmat Esfe
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Relative Viscosity ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Nanoparticles Volume Fraction ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Nanofluid Viscosity ◽  
Experimental Values

In the present article, the effects of temperature and nanoparticles volume fraction on the viscosity of copper oxide-ethylene glycol nanofluid have been investigated experimentally. The experiments have been conducted in volume fractions of 0 to 1.5 % and temperatures from 27.5 to 50 °C. The shear stress computed by experimental values of viscosity and shear rate for volume fraction of 1% and in different temperatures show that this nanofluid has Newtonian behaviour. The experimental results reveal that in a given volume fraction when temperature increases, viscosity decreases, but relative viscosity varies. Also, in a specific temperature, nanofluid viscosity and relative viscosity increase when volume fraction increases. The maximum amount of increase in relative viscosity is 82.46% that occurs in volume fraction of 1.5% and temperature of 50 °C. Some models of computing nanofluid viscosity have been suggested. The greatest difference between the results obtained from these models and experimental results was down of 4 percent that shows that there is a very good agreement between experimental results and the results obtained from these models.

scholarly journals Acid and Temperature Treatments Result in Increased Germination of Seeds of Three Fescue Species

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rade S. STANISAVLJEVIC ◽  
Savo M. VUCKOVIC ◽  
Aleksandar S. SIMIC ◽  
Jordan P. MARKOVIC ◽  
Zelijco P. LAKIC ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Acid Solution ◽  
Sulfuric Acid Solution ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Festuca Rubra ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Successful Establishment ◽  
Seed Collecting

Efficient germination of fescue seeds is essential for successful establishment of meadows and pastures. This research was conducted to ascertain the effects of various acid and temperature treatments on seed germination in three fescue species: Festuca rubra, F. ovina, and F. pratensis. Seeds from different cultivars, populations, or lots were exposed either to four concentrations of sulfuric acid at three different time intervals (12 treatments) or six different temperatures at three different time intervals (18 treatments). Despite all belonging to the genus Festuca, the seed from different species responded differently to the treatments. The three optimum treatments for F. rubra seed involved soaking in a 75% solution of sulfuric acid for 20 minutes (improved the germination rate by 19%), soaking in a 50% solution of sulfuric acid for 30 minutes (improved the germination rate by 18%) and exposure to either 60°C or 70°C for 90 minutes (improved the germination rate by 17%). For F. ovina seed, optimal treatments included soaking seeds for either 10 or 20 minutes in a 50% sulfuric acid solution (both treatments improved germination rates by 13%) or exposing seeds for 30 minutes in a 25% sulfuric acid solution and 80°C for 60 minutes (improved germination rate by 12%). Two optimal treatments were identified for F. pratensis seed. Whereas the first involved soaking the seeds in a 75% sulfuric acid solution for 30 minutes (improved germination rates by 22%), the second involved either exposing the seeds to 90°C for 90 or 60 minutes, or exposing the seeds to 80°C for 90 minutes (improved germination rate by 21%). Our findings indicate that if fescue seed is to be sown during the autumn (two to three months after seed collecting), treating it with acid and temperature can significantly enhance its germination.

scholarly journals Degradation Kinetics of Anthocyanins in Shalgam Beverage

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 282
Author(s):  
Adnan Bozdoğan ◽  
Kurban Yaşar
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Reaction Kinetics ◽  
Half Life ◽  
Degradation Kinetics ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Order Reaction ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Traditional Production ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Kinetics Of

This research was performed to elucidate the effects of temperature on the degradation kinetics of anthocyanins in shalgam beverage. Shalgam beverage was produced according to traditional production method. Then, it was kept at three different temperatures (65°C, 75°C, and 85°C) for 12 hours, and the relevant quantities of anthocyanins were determined thereafter. The research revealed that degradation of the anthocyanins was well described with a 1st-order reaction kinetics model and the R2 values varied in the range of 0.9059-0.9715. Activation energy of the reaction was determined to be 48537 Joule/mole. The half-lives of anthocyanins at 65°C and 75° C, and 85°C were found to be 138.63, 136.72, and 51.57, respectively. Compared the half-life periods at different temperatures, anthocyanins were found to be more resistant at 65°C and 75°C than at 85°C.

scholarly journals STABILITY STUDY OF AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND BISOPROLOL FUMARATE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Kasagić Vujanović ◽  
Dijana Jelić ◽  
Vesna Antunović ◽  
Biljana Jančić Stojanović ◽  
Darko Ivanović
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Information ◽  
Pharmaceutical Product ◽  
Stability Study ◽  
Amlodipine Besylate ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Constant Rate ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
The Media ◽  
Two Temperatures ◽  
The Stability

Valuable information concerning stability of compounds can be obtained by using different media (water, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide) for dissolution of active pharmaceutical substances. Furthermore, additional knowledge is gained by performing experiments at different temperatures. This research paper deals with the stability of amlodipine besylate and bisoprolol fumarate in different media at different temperatures, whereby certain conclusions are drawn. For stability assessment, chemical kinetics approach was used, and constant rate (k), half-time (t1/2) and activation energy (Ea) were used for prediction of compound stability degree. The stability of amlodipine besylate and bisoprolol fumarate were tested, both separately and in mixture, in water and in 0.01M HCl. All the investigated solutions were treated at two temperatures 25° and 70°C at the following time intervals: 0, 1 h, 24 h, 48 h and 72 h. Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography – HILIC method, previously developed and validated, was used. On the basis of obtained results it was concluded that amlodipine-besylate was more stable in water than in acid medium, more stable in mixture rather than individually and more stable at lower temperatures. This was confirmed by the obtained values of monitored parameters: amlodipine besylate Ea = 30.68 kJ mol-1, k (25 °C) = 0.000333 mM h-1, k (70 °C) = 0.00169 mM h-1; amlodipine besylate in mixture Ea = 42,414 kJ mol-1, k (25 °C) = 1.27∙10-4 mM h-1, k (70 °C) = 0.0012 mM h-1. Based on the obtained approximate Ea value for bisoprolol fumarate in acid (59 kJ mol-1) and in water (56 kJ mol-1), bisoprolol fumarate showed excellent stability against the media in which it was studied. On the other hand, the temperature had a significant effect on the stability of bisoprolol fumarate. These results provide the relevant information about the stability of the tested active substances, and may be of importance during the development of an appropriate pharmaceutical product. A bigger influence on the stability of bisoprolol fumarate had a temperature effect.

Influence of Temperature Differential between Tomatoes and Postharvest Water on Salmonella Internalization

2016 ◽  
Vol 79 (6) ◽  
pp. 922-928 ◽  
Author(s):  
ASHLEY N. TURNER ◽  
LORETTA M. FRIEDRICH ◽  
MICHELLE D. DANYLUK
Keyword(s):  
Abscission Zone ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
P Value ◽  
Temperature Differential ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Pulp Temperature ◽  
Tomato Pulp ◽  
Effects Of Temperature

ABSTRACT Salmonella bacteria may internalize into tomato pulp when warm tomatoes from the field are submerged into colder water. Several washing steps may follow the initial washing and packing of tomatoes at the packinghouses; the potential for internalization into tomatoes in subsequent washing steps when tomatoes have a cooler pulp temperature is unknown. Our objective was to evaluate Salmonella internalization into mature green and red tomatoes with ambient (21°C) and refrigeration (4°C) pulp temperatures when they were submerged into water at various temperature differentials, simulating repacking and fresh-cut operations. Red (4°C and 21°C) and mature green (21°C) tomatoes were submerged (6 cm) into a six-strain Salmonella cocktail (6 log CFU/ml) and maintained at ±5 and 0°C temperature differentials for varying time intervals, ranging from 30 s to 5 min. Following submersion, tomatoes were surface sterilized using 70% ethanol, the stem abscission zone and blossom end epidermis were removed, and cores were recovered, separated into three segments, and analyzed. Salmonella populations in the segments were enumerated by most probable number (MPN). The effects of temperature differential and maturity on Salmonella populations were analyzed; results were considered significant at a P value of ≥0.5. Internalized populations were not significantly different (P ≥ 0.5) across temperature differentials. Salmonella internalization was seen in tomatoes under all treatment conditions and was highest in the segment immediately below the stem abscission zone. However, populations were low (typically >1 log MPN per segment) and varied greatly across temperature differentials. This suggests that the temperature differential between tomatoes and water beyond the initial packinghouse may be less important than submersion time in Salmonella internalization.

EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE ON MILD STEEL GRADIENT-DISTRIBUTED WBE IMMERSED IN 3.5 wt.% NaCl SOLUTION

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150014
Author(s):  
QINGDONG ZHONG
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Method ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
Corrosion Medium ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Temporal And Spatial ◽  
Wire Beam Electrode ◽  
Electrode Technique

To study the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in seawater at different temperatures, a novel electrochemical method called gradient-distributed wire beam electrode technique with high temporal and spatial resolution has been employed. This new wire beam electrode was prepared by three kinds of carbon steel with different carbon contents so that it can evaluate three materials simultaneously in the same corrosion medium (3.5[Formula: see text]wt.% NaCl solution) and improve the accuracy of tests results. After the gradient-distributed wire beam electrode soaked in 3.5[Formula: see text]wt.% NaCl solution for 8[Formula: see text]h, compared with measured at room temperature, the corrosion rate was accelerated greatly and polarity reversal of potential-current was also observed.

scholarly journals The Effects of Temperature on the Hydrothermal Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite-Zeolite Using Blast Furnace Slag

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 2131 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.U. Ryu ◽  
G.M. Kim ◽  
Hammad R. Khalid ◽  
H.K. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Type Zeolite ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Furnace Slag

Blast furnace slag, an industrial by-product, is emerging as a potential raw material to synthesize hydroxyapatite and zeolite. In this study, the effects of temperature on the hydrothermal synthesis of hydroxyapatite-zeolite from blast furnace slag were investigated. Specimens were synthesized at different temperatures (room temperature, 50, 90, 120, or 150 °C). The synthesized specimens were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), BET/BJH, and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive using X-ray analysis (SEM/EDX). It was found that the hydroxyapatite phase was synthesized at all the reaction temperatures, while faujasite type zeolite appeared in the specimens synthesized at 90 and 120 °C. Moreover, faujasite was replaced by hydroxysodalite in the specimens synthesized at 150 °C. Additionally, the crystals of the hydroxyapatite tended to become larger and total crystallinity increased as the reaction temperature increased.

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