Influence of broken kernels content on soybean quality during storage

Although it is recognized that the post-harvest system is most responsible for the loss of soybean quality,the real impact of this loss is still unknown.Brazilian regulation allows 15%and 30%of broken soybean for group I and group II(quality groups),respectively.However,the industry is not informed about the loss in the quality parameters of soybeans and its impacts during long-term storage.Therefore,the objective was to evaluate the effect of the breakage kernel percentage of soybean stored for 12 months.Content of 15% of breakage kernels did not affect soybean quality.However,content of 30% of breakage kernels affected significantly soybean quality,which was evidenced by the increase of up to 75% in moldy soybeans,72% in acidity,50% in leached solids,27% in electrical conductivity,and the decrease of up to 12% in soluble protein,6.4% in germination and 3.5% in thousand kernel weight after 8 months of storage.Although the legislation establishes a percentage limit,it is recommended to store soybeans with up to 15% breakage kernels.On the contrary,values higher than that can cause a significant reduction in soybean quality,resulting in commercial losses.

New insights into the carotenoid biosynthesis in Torreya grandis kernels

Torreya grandis is a characteristic rare economic tree species in subtropical mountainous areas. The nut has a variety of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols and vitamins. However, the carotenoids compositions and its regulatory mechanisms underlying carotenoid biosynthesis in kernels remain unknown. Here, the major carotenoids in the kernel were analyzed. The result showed that lutein and β-carotene were the predominant carotenoids in the kernel, while low levels of a-carotenoid and zeaxanthin were detected. Lutein and β-carotene were decreased during the maturation of kernel. Expression analysis by RNA-seq and q RT-PCR indicated that the expressions of TgCYP97A3 and TgLCYB were also reduced during the maturation of kernel. The contents of lutein or β-carotene were obviously increased in tobacco transiently overexpressing TgCYP97A3 or TgLCYB. Moreover, DPPH radical scavenging activity and FRAP were also significantly enhanced. In addition, several MYB and WRKY transcription factors TgMYBS3, TgMYB48 and TgWRKY11 were identified to positively regulate the TgCYP97A3 expression, while TgMYB48, TgWRKY2 and TgWRKY11 could upregulate the TgLCYB expression. The illustration of carotenoids biosynthesis and its molecular mechanism in kernels not only provides a basis for understanding carotenoids biosynthesis in kernels, but also enables the use of molecular biotechnology to develop new health products rich in carotenoids based on T. grandis nuts.

Analysis of Short-term Cloud Feedback in East Asia Using Cloud Radiative Kernels

Cloud radiative kernels were built by BCC_RAD(Beijing Climate Center radiative transfer model)radiative transfer code.Then,short-term cloud feedback and its mechanisms in East Asia(0.5°S−60.5°N,69.5°−150.5°E)were analyzed quantitatively using the kernels combined with MODIS satellite data from July 2002 to June 2018.According to the surface and monsoon types,four subregions in East Asia-the Tibetan Plateau,northwest,temperate monsoon(TM),and subtropical monsoon(SM)—were selected.The average longwave,shortwave,and net cloud feedbacks in East Asia are−0.68±1.20,1.34±1.08,and 0.66±0.40 W m^−2 K^−1(±2σ),respectively,among which the net feedback is dominated by the positive shortwave feedback.Positive feedback in SM is the strongest of all subregions,mainly due to the contributions of nimbostratus and stratus.In East Asia,short-term feedback in spring is primarily caused by marine stratus in SM,in summer is primarily driven by deep convective cloud in TM,in autumn is mainly caused by land nimbostratus in SM,and in winter is mainly driven by land stratus in SM.Cloud feedback in East Asia is chiefly driven by decreases in mid-level and low cloud fraction owing to the changes in relative humidity,and a decrease in low cloud optical thickness due to the changes in cloud water content.

Effects of Synchronous Pollination on Growth of Maize Kernels at the Tip of Ear

Under natural pollination （NP）, early-fertilized ovaries at the base of ear promote kernel abortion of late-fertilized ovades from the tip in maize （Zea mays L.）. Synchronous pollination （SP） improves maize kernel set, but the physiological masons behind this response are yet unclear. We e^amined maize kernel growth at the tip of ear subjected to NP or SP with different ~.ant density of 6 plants/rr~ or 9 plants/n~. Synchronous pollination of ears baged before silking was obtained by hand pollination on 3 days after silking （DAS） and samples were taken from natural and hand-pollinated ears on 8, 13, 18, and 23 DAS. At each sampling date, kemel fresh weight, volume and dry weight at the tip of ear were all higher for maize grown under SP than NP, and the contents of soluble sugar, sucrose, starch, nitro- gen and the ratios of soluble sugar to nitrogen （C/N） in kernel at the tip of ear were all higher too for maize grown under SP than NP.

ON THE MIXED RADIAL-ANGULAR INTEGRABILITY OF MARCINKIEWICZ INTEGRALS WITH ROUGH KERNELS

This paper studies the mixed radial-angular integrability of parametric Marcinkiewicz integrals along"polynomial curves".Under the assumption that the kernels satisfy certain rather weak size conditions on the unit sphere with radial roughness,the authors prove that such operators are bounded on the mixed radial-angular spaces.Meanwhile,corresponding vector-valued versions are also obtained.

Genetic characterization of an almond germplasm collection and volatilome profiling of raw and roasted kernels

Almond is appreciated for its nutraceutical value and for the aromatic profile of the kernels.In this work,an almond collection composed of 96 Sicilian accessions complemented with 10 widely cultivated cultivars was phenotyped for the production of volatile organic compounds using a proton-transfer time-of-flight mass spectrometer and genotyped using the Illumina Infinium®18 K Peach SNP array.The profiling of the aroma was carried out on fresh and roasted kernels enabling the detection of 150 mass peaks.Sixty eight,for the most related with sulfur compounds,furan containing compounds,and aldehydes formed by Strecker degradation,significantly increased during roasting,while the concentration of fifty-four mass peaks,for the most belonging to alcohols and terpenes,significantly decreased.Four hundred and seventy-one robust SNPs were selected and employed for population genetic studies.Structure analysis detected three subpopulations with the Sicilian accessions characterized by a different genetic stratification compared to those collected in Apulia(South Italy)and the International cultivars.The linkage-disequilibrium(LD)decay across the genome was equal to r^(2)=0.083.Furthermore,a high level of collinearity(r^(2)=0.96)between almond and peach was registered confirming the high synteny between the two genomes.A preliminary application of a genome-wide association analysis allowed the detection of significant marker-trait associations for 31 fresh and 33 roasted almond mass peaks respectively.An accurate genetic and phenotypic characterization of novel germplasm can represent a valuable tool for the set-up of marker-assisted selection of novel cultivars with an enhanced aromatic profile.

Analogies between Density Functional Theory Response Kernels and Derivatives of Thermodynamic State Functions

In view of its use as reactivity theory,Conceptual Density Functional Theory(DFT),introduced by Parr et al.,has mainly concentrated up to now on the E = E[N,v] functional.However,different ensemble representations can be used involving other variables also,such as ρ and μ.In this study,these different ensemble representations(E,?,F,and R) are briefly reviewed.Particular attention is then given to the corresponding second-order(functional) derivatives,and their analogieswith the second-order derivatives of thermodynamic state functions U,F,H,and G,which are related to each other via Legendre transformations,just as the DFT functionals(Nalewajski and Parr,1982).Starting from an analysis of the convexity/concavity of the DFT functionals,for which explicit proofs are discussed for some cases,the positive/negative definiteness of the associated kernels is derived and a detailed comparison is made with the thermodynamic derivatives.The stability conditions in thermodynamics are similar in structure to the convexity/concavity conditions for the DFT functionals.Thus,the DFT functionals are scrutinized based on the convexity/concavity of their two variables,to yield the possibility of establishing a relationship between the three second-order reactivity descriptors derived from the considered functional.Considering two ensemble representations,F and ?,F is eliminated as it has two dependent(extensive)variables,N and ρ.For ?,on the other hand,which is concave for both of its intensive variables(μ and υ),an inequality is derived from its three second-order(functional) derivatives:the global softness,the local softness,and the softness kernel.Combined with the negative value of the diagonal element of the linear response function,this inequality is shown to be compatible with the Berkowitz-Parr relationship,which relates the functional derivatives of ρ with υ,at constant N and μ.This was recently at stake upon quantifying Kohn's Nearsightedness of Electronic Matter.The analogy of the resulting inequality and the thermodynamic inequality for the G derivatives is highlighted.Potential research paths for this study are briefly addressed;the analogies between finite-temperature DFT response functions and their thermodynamic counterparts and the quest for analogous relationships,as derived in this paper,for DFT functionals that are analogues of entropy-dimensioned thermodynamic functions such as the Massieu function.

BOUNDEDNESS OF MARCINKIEWICZ INTEGRAL RELATED TO MULTILINEAR COMMUTATORS WITH VARIABLE KERNELS ON HARDY SPACES

Let b = （b1 ,b2,… ,bm）,bi ∈∧βi（R^n）, 1 ≤ i≤ m,βi 〉 0, m∑i=1βi = β,0 〈 β 〈 1 μΩ,b （f）（x） =（∫0^∞｜Fb,t （f） （x）｜^2 dt/t^3）^1/2,Fb,t（f）（x）= ∫｜x-y｜≤t Ω（x,x-y）/｜x-y｜^n-1 m∏i=1[bi（x）-bi（t）]f（y）cy.We consider the boundedness of μΩ,b on Hardy type space Hp/b（R^n）

ON RIESZ TYPE KERNELS OVER LOCAL FIELDS

Based on a representation lemma. Riesz type kernels on the local field K and on the integer ring O in K are coitstructed. Furthermore, we discuss approximation theorems for the Lipschitz class Lip(L ;α) ana the Lp boundedness of such operators motivated by the open problem: Does σηfa,s→f for f ∈L1(O) (see M. H. Taible-son [6] and [5])?

Elaboration and Characterization of Composite Materials Reinforced by Papaya Trunk Fibers (<i>Carica papaya</i>) and Particles of the Hulls of the Kernels of the Winged Fruits (<i>Canarium schweinfurthii</i>) with Polyester Matrix

In this work we determine the physical and mechanical properties of local composites reinforced with papaya trunk fibers (FTP) on one hand and particles of the hulls of the kernels of the garlic (PCNFA) in the other hand. The samples are produced according to BSI 2782 standards;by combining fibers and untreated to polyester matrix following the contact molding method. We notice that the long fibers of papaya trunks improve the tensile/compression characteristics of composites by 45.44% compared to pure polyester;while the short fibers improve the flexural strength of composites by 62.30% compared to pure polyester. Furthermore, adding fibers decreases the density of the final composite material and the rate of water absorption increases with the size of the fibers. As regards composite materials with particle reinforcement from the cores of the winged fruits, the particle size (fine ≤ 800 μm and large ≤ 1.6 mm) has no influence on the Young’s modulus and on the rate of water absorption. On the other hand, fine particles improve the flexural strength of composite materials by 53.08% compared to pure polyester;fine particles increase the density by 19% compared to the density of pure polyester.

Embryo and Endosperm Phytochemicals from Polyembryonic Maize Kernels and Their Relationship with Seed Germination

Because of the growing worldwide demand for maize grain,new alternatives have been sought for breeding of this cereal,e.g.,development of polyembryonic varieties,which agronomic performance could positively impact the grain yield per unit area,and nutritional quality.The objectives of this study were to(1)determine the phytochemicals present in the embryo and endosperm of grain from maize families with high,low,and null polyembryony frequency,which were planted at different locations,and(2)state the relationship between these compounds and seed germination.The extracted phytochemicals from corn were identified by HPLC-MS.The results showed that the genotype with the highest presence of phytochemicals was the brachytic population with high polyembryony called“BAP”,which also required less water during the germination process.The number of phytochemicals in both embryo and endosperm tissues was not related to the sowing location where they came from or the type of polyembryony.The number of different phytochemicals depended on the grain tissue from where they were extracted.The chemical compounds found in the different maize tissues were related to the development of the plant,either in roots or nibs because these are mainly associated with the lignin synthesis.

Weighted estimates for strongly singular integral operators with rough kernels

The Fourier transform and the Littlewood-Paley theory are used to give the weighted boundedness of a strongly singular integral operator defined in this paper. The paper shows that the strongly singular integral operator is bounded from the Sobolev space to the Lebesgue space.

A kinetic model for predicting shelf-life of fresh extruded rice-shaped kernels(FER)

Fresh extruded rice-shaped kernels(FER) are remoulded rice products from cereals or seed flours, which have the advantages of safety, nutrition, health and time saving. However, the finished products are easy to react with oxygen, so it is necessary to develop a fast, simple and reliable approach to monitor and predict the shelf-life of FER. A comprehensive mathematical model of FER shelf-life prediction was developed using a dynamic modelling approach based on real supply chain conditions. This predictive model was developed to determine four key indexes including acid value, iodine blue value, water uptake ratio and peroxide value. The results showed that when the peroxide value was 1.6849, the FER lost its edible value, nutritional value and commodity value. Moreover, the acid value and peroxide value of FER were used to establish a first-order kinetic model, and the iodine blue value of FER was suited for a zero-order kinetic model. The validation experiment of predicted and measured shelf life showed that the relative error was 3.12%, which was less than 5%. Therefore, this kinetic model could be used to predict the shelf-life of FER quickly and conveniently. The kinetic-based shelf-life prediction model proposed in this study is rapid and practical, providing theoretical basis and guidance for the establishment of quality monitoring and quality evaluation systems of FER during the production, storage, transport and marketing.

ON OSCILLATING KERNELS IN THE BESOV SPACE

In this paper we consider a convolution operator Tf=p.v.Ω*f with Ω(x)=K(x)×e^((r))λ >0.where K(x)is a weak Calderon-Zygmund kernel and h(x)is a real-valued differentiable function. We give a boundedness criterion for such an operator to map the Besov space B_1^(0.1)(R^n)into itself.

Optical Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy of Cracked Non-Glutinous Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Kernels

In order to study the correlation between the cracking of rice (Oryza sativa L.) kernels and the molecular structure of the amylopectin in them, we attempted optical sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy in the C-H stretching vibration region for normal and cracked japonica non-glutinous rice kernels. The samples were Koshihikari and Nipponbare. In Nipponbare, the width of the SFG spectrum peak at 2915 cm- 1 of the cracked rice kernels was broader than that of the normal ones, while for Koshihikari there was no clear difference. The width of the 2915 cm- 1 peak is suggested to originate from the variety of the higher-order structure of the saccharide chains in amylopectin. Although this is a tentative result, this method is shown to have a potential of serving for preventing the cracking of the rice kernels.

2-20 Synthesis of Uniform Sizes of Uranium Dioxide Kernels by Test-tube Experimrent in the Laboratory

In the 1970s and 1980s, United States Department of Energy conducted numerous studies on the fabrication of nuclear fuel particles using the internal gelation process[1], the internal gelation process is an advanced production process for nuclear fuels. Recently, we had used these lessons learned on the internal gelation process to prepare quantities of uranium dioxide kernels of uniform sizes. This paper discusses the whole efforts of experimental processes.

Development of a certified reference material for visual inspection of unsound maize kernels

Maize unsound kernel content is one of the limited items in maize trade, and generally determined by sensory detection. A certified reference material(CRM) for visual inspection of maize unsound kernels was developed according to a national standard of China, GB 1353-2018, and five items, such as insect-damaged kernels, spotted kernels, broken kernels, sprouted kernels and moldy kernels, were included. Unsound maize kernels were collected from fields or prepared in a laboratory, then screened, and ten kernels demonstrating varying levels of unsoundness or damage for each item were embedded in epoxy resin. The CRM showed excellent homogeneity and stability, which was stable for 14 days at the temperature from-20℃ to 45℃ and for at least 18 months at room temperature out of direct sunlight and strong light. Co-laboratory confirmation showed the CRM conformed to the morphological characteristics described in GB 1353-2018. The research filled the gap of unsound maize kernel CRM in maize detection.

Applications of Analytic Continuation to Tables of Integral Transforms and Some Integral Equations with Hyper-Singular Kernels

Analytic continuation of some classical formulas with respect to a parameter is discussed. Examples are presented. The validity of these formulas is greatly expanded. Application of these results to solving some integral equations with hyper-singular kernels is given.

Starch Accumulation and Enzyme Activities Associated with Starch Synthesis in Maize Kernels

The filling rate and the starch accumulation in developing maize kernel were analyzed. The changes of enzyme activities associated with sucrose metabolism and starch biosynthesis were investigated. The purpose is to discuss the enzymatic mechanisms responsible for starch synthesis. Two types of maize cultivars （Zea mays）, high starch maize （Feiyu 3） and normal maize （Yuyu 22）, were grown in a corn field. The factors involved in starch synthesis were performed during the growth period. The kernel filling rate, the sucrose content, the starch accumulating rates and the activities of SS （sucrose synthase）, GBSS （granule-bound starch synthase）, SBE （starch branching enzyme） of Feiyu 3, which has high starch content, were significantly higher than those of Yuyu 22, which has low starch content, after 10 DAP （days after pollination）. Correlation analysis indicated that ADPGPPase （ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase） and DBE （starch debranching enzyme） were not correlated with the starch accumulating rates and the kernel filling rate, but the SS activity at the middle and late period were highly significantly correlated with the starch accumulating rates and the kernel filling rate. The GBSS activity was highly significantly correlated with the amylose accumulating rate, but not correlated with the kernel filling rate. The SBE activity was highly significantly correlated with the amylopectin accumulating rate and the kernel filling rate. It was not ADPGPPase and DBE, but SS was the rate-limiting factor of starch biosynthesis in developing maize kernels. GBSS had an important effect on amylose accumulation, and SBE had a significant effect on amylopectin accumulation.

COMMUTATORS OF SINGULAR INTEGRAL OPERATORS WITH NON-SMOOTH KERNELS

Let T be a singular integral operator bounded on Lp(Rn) for some p, 1 < p < ∞. The authors give a sufficient condition on the kernel of T so that when b ∈BMO, the commutator [b,T](f) = T(bf) - bT(f) is bounded on the space Lp for all p, 1 < p < ∞. The condition of this paper is weaker than the usual pointwise Hormander condition.