This study was conducted to examine the nutritional content, contamination levels, and biological effects of 3 local prepared formulas. Formula (1) contained mixed nuts;formula (2) contained moghat, honey and royal je...This study was conducted to examine the nutritional content, contamination levels, and biological effects of 3 local prepared formulas. Formula (1) contained mixed nuts;formula (2) contained moghat, honey and royal jelly, while formula (3) contained honey, fenugreek and royal jelly. Groups of albino rats (90 rats) were randomly allocated to diets of control group or 1 - 3 treatment groups. The tested diets contained 15% carbohydrate. The weight and food intake were recorded. Blood tests were conducted to determine total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, urea, creatinine, white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), haemoglobin (HB), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and haematocrit (HCT). Results showed that bacterial contamination was found in formula (1) and formula (3). Fungal contamination was detected in formula (2) and formula (3). Body weight increased significantly in the rats fed treatment formulas compared to the control group. The blood tests indicated significant increases in the levels of glucose, WBC, HCT, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides as well as a significant decrease in HDL level in the group (2) was fed formula (1) the control. In conclusion, these findings indicate that these local formulas may not be safe, and further studies are required to understand the consequences of a long-term consumption of these formulas.展开更多
Two flavoured extruded products were developed by co-extruding yam grits (750 μm) obtained from white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and bambara groundnut flour (250 μm) in 160:40 respectively obtained from white bambara...Two flavoured extruded products were developed by co-extruding yam grits (750 μm) obtained from white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and bambara groundnut flour (250 μm) in 160:40 respectively obtained from white bambara groundnut with added flavouring agents of salt (1% - 3%) and sugar (4% - 6%) in the feed blends at screw speed of 70 rpm, 17.5%, feed moisture and at the barrel temperature of 145℃. The extruded products were packaged in low density polyethylene bag (0.02 μm gauge size) and stored at room temperature (28℃ ± 2℃) and at refrigeration temperature (9℃ ± 2℃) for a period of twenty weeks. The microbiological changes in the extruded products as determined by the total plate under both storage conditions showed that maximum total plate counts were 0.5 × 104 and 5.4 × 104 cfu/g at 9℃ ± 2℃ and 28℃ ± 2℃ respectively. Nutritional evaluation studies of extrudates were comparable (p ≥ 0.05) with standard casein diet with minimum crude protein content of 13.51% providing 1707.2 KJ energy per 100gof diet and supported weight gain and growth of laboratory animals.展开更多
In order to quantify within-and between-population variation in seed and seedling traits of Juglans mandshurica and reveal the relationship among genetic and environmental variations and select elite families,samples ...In order to quantify within-and between-population variation in seed and seedling traits of Juglans mandshurica and reveal the relationship among genetic and environmental variations and select elite families,samples of 50 J.mandshurica families from five natural populations in Liaoning Province,northeast China,were taken to measure seed and seedling traits.The results show that all seed traits varied significantly among families within the population,but only kernel weight and kernel rate showed significant variations among populations.Average values of single seed weight,length,width,lateral diameter,and average size,and kernel weight and rate were 10.1 g,43.0 mm,29.2 mm,28.1 mm,33.4 mm,and 2.2 g and 22.5%,respectively.Significant variations were observed in seedling height and root collar diameter among families and interaction between families and blocks,but the block effects on height and root collar diameter were insignificant.Average values of height and root collar diameter were 94.0 cm and 8.7 mm,respectively.Family heritability of traits ranged from 0.6 gm(kernel weight)to 0.9 mm(seedling height).Correlation analysis showed a strong relationship among seed traits but a weak correlation between seed and seedling traits.Cluster analysis grouped the five natural populations of J.mandshurica into three significant clusters with different characteristics.The general combining ability analysis showed that most traits in one family(WD11)were higher,suggesting parental traits were excellent for selecting elite parent clones.Using the comprehensive evaluation method,five families with better seed traits and five families with better seedling traits were selected as elite materials with 10%selection rate.The genetic gains of these elite materials for seed weight,kernel weight,average seed size,kernel rate,seedling height,and root collar diameter were 13.1%,10.3%,4.1%,2.4%,29.7%,and 21.1%,respectively.展开更多
The principle of middle and long-term earthquake forecast model of spatial and temporal synthesized probability gain and the evaluation of forecast efficiency (R-values) of various forecast methods are introduced in t...The principle of middle and long-term earthquake forecast model of spatial and temporal synthesized probability gain and the evaluation of forecast efficiency (R-values) of various forecast methods are introduced in this paper. The R-value method, developed by Xu (1989), is further developed here, and can be applied to more complicated cases. Probability gains in spatial and/or temporal domains and the R-values for different forecast methods are estimated in North China. The synthesized probability gain is then estimated as an example.展开更多
The development of fuel cell vehicles(FCVs)has a major impact on improving air quality and reducing other fossil-fuel-related problems.DC-DC boost converters with wide input voltage ranges and high gains are essential...The development of fuel cell vehicles(FCVs)has a major impact on improving air quality and reducing other fossil-fuel-related problems.DC-DC boost converters with wide input voltage ranges and high gains are essential to fuel cells and DC buses in the powertrains of FCVs,helping to improve the low voltage of fuel cells and“soft”output characteristics.To build DC-DC converters with the desired performance,their topologies have been widely investigated and optimized.Aiming to obtain the optimal design of wide input range and high-gain DC-DC boost converter topologies for FCVs,a review of the research status of DC-DC boost converters based on an impedance network is presented.Additionally,an evaluation system for DC-DC topologies for FCVs is constructed,providing a reference for designing wide input range and high-gain boost converters.The evaluation system uses eight indexes to comprehensively evaluate the performance of DC-DC boost converters for FCVs.On this basis,issues about DC-DC converters for FCVs are discussed,and future research directions are proposed.The main future research directions of DC-DC converter for FCVs include utilizing a DC-DC converter to realize online monitoring of the water content in FCs and designing buck-boost DC-DC converters suitable for high-power commercial FCVs.展开更多
文摘This study was conducted to examine the nutritional content, contamination levels, and biological effects of 3 local prepared formulas. Formula (1) contained mixed nuts;formula (2) contained moghat, honey and royal jelly, while formula (3) contained honey, fenugreek and royal jelly. Groups of albino rats (90 rats) were randomly allocated to diets of control group or 1 - 3 treatment groups. The tested diets contained 15% carbohydrate. The weight and food intake were recorded. Blood tests were conducted to determine total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, urea, creatinine, white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), haemoglobin (HB), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and haematocrit (HCT). Results showed that bacterial contamination was found in formula (1) and formula (3). Fungal contamination was detected in formula (2) and formula (3). Body weight increased significantly in the rats fed treatment formulas compared to the control group. The blood tests indicated significant increases in the levels of glucose, WBC, HCT, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides as well as a significant decrease in HDL level in the group (2) was fed formula (1) the control. In conclusion, these findings indicate that these local formulas may not be safe, and further studies are required to understand the consequences of a long-term consumption of these formulas.
文摘Two flavoured extruded products were developed by co-extruding yam grits (750 μm) obtained from white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and bambara groundnut flour (250 μm) in 160:40 respectively obtained from white bambara groundnut with added flavouring agents of salt (1% - 3%) and sugar (4% - 6%) in the feed blends at screw speed of 70 rpm, 17.5%, feed moisture and at the barrel temperature of 145℃. The extruded products were packaged in low density polyethylene bag (0.02 μm gauge size) and stored at room temperature (28℃ ± 2℃) and at refrigeration temperature (9℃ ± 2℃) for a period of twenty weeks. The microbiological changes in the extruded products as determined by the total plate under both storage conditions showed that maximum total plate counts were 0.5 × 104 and 5.4 × 104 cfu/g at 9℃ ± 2℃ and 28℃ ± 2℃ respectively. Nutritional evaluation studies of extrudates were comparable (p ≥ 0.05) with standard casein diet with minimum crude protein content of 13.51% providing 1707.2 KJ energy per 100gof diet and supported weight gain and growth of laboratory animals.
基金financially supported by Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences Subject Construction Program Project(NO.2019DD217032)。
文摘In order to quantify within-and between-population variation in seed and seedling traits of Juglans mandshurica and reveal the relationship among genetic and environmental variations and select elite families,samples of 50 J.mandshurica families from five natural populations in Liaoning Province,northeast China,were taken to measure seed and seedling traits.The results show that all seed traits varied significantly among families within the population,but only kernel weight and kernel rate showed significant variations among populations.Average values of single seed weight,length,width,lateral diameter,and average size,and kernel weight and rate were 10.1 g,43.0 mm,29.2 mm,28.1 mm,33.4 mm,and 2.2 g and 22.5%,respectively.Significant variations were observed in seedling height and root collar diameter among families and interaction between families and blocks,but the block effects on height and root collar diameter were insignificant.Average values of height and root collar diameter were 94.0 cm and 8.7 mm,respectively.Family heritability of traits ranged from 0.6 gm(kernel weight)to 0.9 mm(seedling height).Correlation analysis showed a strong relationship among seed traits but a weak correlation between seed and seedling traits.Cluster analysis grouped the five natural populations of J.mandshurica into three significant clusters with different characteristics.The general combining ability analysis showed that most traits in one family(WD11)were higher,suggesting parental traits were excellent for selecting elite parent clones.Using the comprehensive evaluation method,five families with better seed traits and five families with better seedling traits were selected as elite materials with 10%selection rate.The genetic gains of these elite materials for seed weight,kernel weight,average seed size,kernel rate,seedling height,and root collar diameter were 13.1%,10.3%,4.1%,2.4%,29.7%,and 21.1%,respectively.
文摘The principle of middle and long-term earthquake forecast model of spatial and temporal synthesized probability gain and the evaluation of forecast efficiency (R-values) of various forecast methods are introduced in this paper. The R-value method, developed by Xu (1989), is further developed here, and can be applied to more complicated cases. Probability gains in spatial and/or temporal domains and the R-values for different forecast methods are estimated in North China. The synthesized probability gain is then estimated as an example.
基金This work was sponsored thought the International Science&Technology Cooperation of China under 2019YFE0100200 and the Fundamental Research Foundation for Universities of Heilongjiang Province(2018-KYYWF-1672).
文摘The development of fuel cell vehicles(FCVs)has a major impact on improving air quality and reducing other fossil-fuel-related problems.DC-DC boost converters with wide input voltage ranges and high gains are essential to fuel cells and DC buses in the powertrains of FCVs,helping to improve the low voltage of fuel cells and“soft”output characteristics.To build DC-DC converters with the desired performance,their topologies have been widely investigated and optimized.Aiming to obtain the optimal design of wide input range and high-gain DC-DC boost converter topologies for FCVs,a review of the research status of DC-DC boost converters based on an impedance network is presented.Additionally,an evaluation system for DC-DC topologies for FCVs is constructed,providing a reference for designing wide input range and high-gain boost converters.The evaluation system uses eight indexes to comprehensively evaluate the performance of DC-DC boost converters for FCVs.On this basis,issues about DC-DC converters for FCVs are discussed,and future research directions are proposed.The main future research directions of DC-DC converter for FCVs include utilizing a DC-DC converter to realize online monitoring of the water content in FCs and designing buck-boost DC-DC converters suitable for high-power commercial FCVs.
