Evaluation of the pathogenicity of multiple isolates of Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) on Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) for the assessment of a solid formulation under simulated field conditions

A solid state formulation of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin has been developed for biological control of the Red Palm Weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1790). Two kinds of bioassays (dry conidia and dipping) using 10 isolates from several coleopterans in Mediterranean environments, identified 2 RPW derived isolates (193 and 203) as most pathogenic to RPW larvae and adults (zero survival within first 4–5 d for dry conidia, and 14 and 23 d for dipping bioassays). Isolate 203 (5.1 × 108 ± 1.9 × 108 conidia g-1) was formulated with fragmented date seed into solid granules and tested in palms infested with RPW under semi-field conditions in Feb, Apr/May and Jun of both 2007 and 2008. Beauveria bassiana significantly reduced RPW adult survival with respect to controls in May 2007 and in the Apr/Jun 2008 experiments. Total RPW adult mortality was achieved within 30 days for all B. bassiana treatments, and was associated with increasing numbers of insects with signs of mycosis in 2008 experiments. Beauveria bassiana formulation reduced RPW multiplication in artificially infested palms compared to controls, and a positive correlation between numbers of larvae and time post-infestation was recorded. The suppression of RPW adult populations by B. bassiana persisted for at least 3 months under semi-field conditions. The Beauveria bassiana solid formulation, which induces great adult mortality and persistence in the field, could be applied as a preventive as well as a curative treatment for the integrated management of RPW.

De palmis Archipelagi indici observationes novae.

Reprinted from Akademie van Wetenschappen, Amsterdam. Afdeeling voor de Wis- en Natuurkundige Wetenschappen. Verhandelingen. v. 11, no. 5.

The life history and treatment of a common palm scale (Chrysomphalus dictyospermi Morg.).

Reprinted from the Report of the Massachusetts agricultural college.

Caroli Linnæi ... Musa Cliffortiana florens Hartekampi : 1736 prope Harlemum.

Stafleu and Cowan, 2d ed.

Die Deutsche theologie : ein edles büchlein vom rechten verstande: was Adam und Christus sey; und wie Adam in uns sterben, Christus aber in uns leben soll; mit D. Luther's und Arnd's vorreden.

Added t.p.: Der Deutsche Theologe vorläufer Luther's als lehrer in der wüste...besorgt von Johann Andreas Detzer.

The century of song : being a choice collection of the best vocal and instrumental music including the favorite gems of the day comprising ... a repository of the choicest melodies by the world's famous composers suitable for the home circle and public concerts and adapted to every range of voice /

Instrumental. Apple blossom march / Pemberton pierce -- The arrow dance / Arthur M. Cohen -- Beatrice, caprice / William R. Stobbe -- Belle of Cuba quickstep / Arthur M. Cohen -- Birds in the night / Arthur S. Sullivan -- Birdie waltz / Lena R. Lecroy -- Carnations Idyl / Heinrich Lichner -- El cielo / Arthur M. Cohen -- Five o'clock in the morning / Claribel -- Good night / A. Loeschorn -- Janet's choice / Claribel -- Just a little sunshine waltz / F. A. Lorrilliere -- Little maid of Arcadee / Arthur Sullivan -- Looking back / Arthur S. Sullivan -- Maggie's secret / Claribel -- Marie waltz / G. F. H. Laurence -- Nemesis gallop / Arthur M. Cohen -- Rays of sunshine march / Adam Geibel -- Rose et Marguerites / E. Waldteufel -- Rosebud waltz / Pemberton Pierce -- Silver chimes / Claribel -- Silver brook schottische / Arthur M. Cohen -- Slumber song / S. Heller -- Starlight polka / Pemberton Pierce -- Strangers yet / Claribel -- Sweetheart's waltz / G.F.H. Laurence -- Take back the heart ; Won't you tell me why, robin? ; You and I / Claribel.

CEG after a morning of cave digging

Loay, Bohol, Philippines

School of Nursing Class of 1979

Top Row: Jane Alcala, Katherine Atkin, sandra Shea Baer, Dee Baker, barbara Barnes, Rhonda Baruch, Adrien Beregsasy, Sally Bidol, Kathleen Birchmeier, Maureen Bishop, Julia Blanchard, Theresa Boyd, Janice Brown, Deborah Budde, Genevieve Burns, Mary Kaye Busch, Laurie Carroll

Row 2: Bonnie Cesak, Mary christensen, Julie Colegrove, Susan coleman, Cheryl coney, William cophenhaver, Wendy Culbertson, Angela Dade, Renee Damm, Lynn Darin, Michele DeMaria, Julie DeFouw, Martha Deming, Mary Dent, Michelle Diepenhorst, Janice Dietrich, Catherine Dilworth

Row 3: Barbara Dusseau, Fancine Eagle, Carolyn Eames, Janeen Ellis, Lisa Fandell, Melissa Fear, Michelle Revis, Barbara Ross, Thomas Bissonnette, Michele Henderson, Susan barnes, Catherine Foley, Marica Fosnaugh, Leana Fox, Carol Frens, Debra Furlette, Denise Garden

Row 4: Mary Lois Gardner, Jeanetter Giroux, Stephanie Glanton, Beverly Goodman, Debra Giffin, Laurie Guyton, Bobbie Hafford, Linda Haggerty, Cindy Hammelef, Kim Hand, Patricia Hartman, Susan Hepker

Row 5: Jayne Hetzner, Diana Hill, Sandra Hirsch, Margaret Howard, Carol Huebel, Beverly Jackson, Christine Jacobson, Dennis Johnson, SerVonia Jones, Kathleen Kadlec, Pamela Katz, Kim Kittle, Mary Jo Klepser, Cheryl Kole

Row 6: Julie Konkle, Mary Anne Kosek, Mary Kowalski, Kathryn Krawec, Cynthia Krc, Kathryn Leinberger, Linda Lewandowski, Deborah Lobert, Karen Lyon, Mary Beth McGowan, Deborah Mclnerney, Douglas McLellan, Mary McDonald, Donna Macksood

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Row 8: Dawn Rhoades, Carolyn Riegling, Jill Rodammer, Michael Romej, Ann Rondi, Cindy Salesin, Cynthia Sapsford, Russsell Savage, Angela Schaefer, Lee Anne Schaefer, Debra Schafer, Paula Schelp, Sandra Schlump, Cindy Schneider, Brenda Schroeder, Laurie Schultz, Wanda Scott

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Palmae novae paraguayenses quas descripsit et iconibus illustravit J. Barbosa Rodrigues ...

Mode of access: Internet.

Bulletins on Florida flora.

No. [1-4] are Bulletins 84, 89, 92 and 95 of the University of Florida, Gainesville, Agricultural Extension Service; no. [5] is Bulletin 323 of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, Gainesville.

Association of cone thermogenesis and volatiles with pollinator specificity in Macrozamia cycads

Cone traits (volatile components and thermogenesis) of three cycad species in the genus Macrozamia were examined for differences related to their specific insect pollinators, the weevil, Tranes spp., or the thrips, Cycadothrips chadwicki. Linalool (>80% of emissions) dominated cone volatile components of M. machinii (Tranes-pollinated) and beta-myrcene was a minor component (

Morphological variation and host range of two Ganoderma species from Papua New Guinea

Two species of Ganoderma belonging to different subgenera which cause disease on oil palms in PNG are identified by basidiome morphology and the morphology of their basidiospores. The names G. boninense and G. tornatum have been applied. Significant pleiomorphy was observed in basidiome characters amongst the specimens examined. This variation in most instances did not correlate well with host or host status. Sporemorphology appeared uniform within a species and spore indices varied only slightly. G. tornatum was found to have a broad host range whereas G. boninense appears to be restricted to palms in Papua New Guinea.

Fossil biotas from the Okanagan Highlands, southern British Columbia and northeastern Washington State: climates and ecosystems across an Eocene landscape

The late Early to early Middle Eocene Okanagan Highlands fossil sites, spanning -1000 km north-south (northeastern Washington State, southern British Columbia) provide an opportunity to reconstruct biotic communities across a broad upland landscape during the warmest part of the Cenozoic. Plant taxa from these fossil sites are characteristic of the modern eastern North American deciduous forest zone, principally the mixed mesophytic forest, but also include extinct taxa, taxa known only from eastern Asian mesothermal forests, and a small number of taxa restricted to the present-day North American west coast coniferous biome. In this preliminary report, paleoclimates and forest types are reconstructed using collections from Republic in Washington State, USA., and Princeton, Quilchena, Falkland, McAbee, Hat Creek, Horsefly, and Driftwood Canyon in British Columbia, Canada. Both leaf margin analysis (LMA) and quantitative bioclimatic analysis of identified nearest living relatives of megaflora indicated upper microthermal to lower mesothermal moist environments (MAT -10-15 degrees C, CMMT > 0 degrees C, MAP > 100 cm/year). Some taxa common to most sites suggest cool conditions (e.g., Abies, other Pinaceae; Alnus, other Betulaceae). However, all floras contain a substantive broadleaf deciduous element (e.g., Fagaceae, Juglandaceae) and conifers (e.g., Metasequoia) with the bioclimatic analysis yielding slightly higher MAT than LMA. Thermophilic (principally mesothermal) taxa include various insects, the aquatic fern Azolla, palms, the banana relative Ensete, taxodiaceous conifers, Eucommia and Gordonia, taxa which may have occurred near their climatic limits. The mixture of thermophilic and temperate insect and plant taxa indicates low-temperature seasonality (i.e., highly equable climate).

Allergy - 5: Allergy and the skin: eczema and chronic urticaria

Eczema is common, occurring in 15%-20% of infants and young children. For some infants it can be a severe chronic illness with a major impact on the child's general health and on the family. A minority of children will continue to have eczema as adults. The exact cause of eczema is not clear, but precipitating or aggravating factors may include food allergens (most commonly, egg) or environmental allergens/irritants, climatic conditions, stress. and genetic predisposition. Management of eczema consists of education; avoidance of triggers and allergens; liberal use of emollients or topical steroids to control inflammation; use of antihistamines to reduce itch; and treatment of infection if present. Treatment with systemic agents may be required in severe cases, but must be supervised by an immunologist. Urticaria (hives) may affect up to a quarter of people at some time in their lives. Acute urticaria is more common in children, while chronic urticaria is more common in adults. Chronic urticaria is not life-threatening, but the associated pruritus and unsightly weals can cause patients much distress and significantly affect their daily lives. Angioedema coexists with urticaria in about 50% of patients. It typically affects the lips, eyelids, palms, soles and genitalia. Management of urticaria is through education; avoidance of triggers and allergens (where relevant); use of antihistamines to reduce itch; and short-term use of corticosteroids when antihistamine therapy is ineffective. Referral is indicated for patients with resistant disease.

Individual identification via electrocardiogram analysis

Background: During last decade the use of ECG recordings in biometric recognition studies has increased. ECG characteristics made it suitable for subject identification: it is unique, present in all living individuals, and hard to forge. However, in spite of the great number of approaches found in literature, no agreement exists on the most appropriate methodology. This study aimed at providing a survey of the techniques used so far in ECG-based human identification. Specifically, a pattern recognition perspective is here proposed providing a unifying framework to appreciate previous studies and, hopefully, guide future research. Methods: We searched for papers on the subject from the earliest available date using relevant electronic databases (Medline, IEEEXplore, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge). The following terms were used in different combinations: electrocardiogram, ECG, human identification, biometric, authentication and individual variability. The electronic sources were last searched on 1st March 2015. In our selection we included published research on peer-reviewed journals, books chapters and conferences proceedings. The search was performed for English language documents. Results: 100 pertinent papers were found. Number of subjects involved in the journal studies ranges from 10 to 502, age from 16 to 86, male and female subjects are generally present. Number of analysed leads varies as well as the recording conditions. Identification performance differs widely as well as verification rate. Many studies refer to publicly available databases (Physionet ECG databases repository) while others rely on proprietary recordings making difficult them to compare. As a measure of overall accuracy we computed a weighted average of the identification rate and equal error rate in authentication scenarios. Identification rate resulted equal to 94.95 % while the equal error rate equal to 0.92 %. Conclusions: Biometric recognition is a mature field of research. Nevertheless, the use of physiological signals features, such as the ECG traits, needs further improvements. ECG features have the potential to be used in daily activities such as access control and patient handling as well as in wearable electronics applications. However, some barriers still limit its growth. Further analysis should be addressed on the use of single lead recordings and the study of features which are not dependent on the recording sites (e.g. fingers, hand palms). Moreover, it is expected that new techniques will be developed using fiducials and non-fiducial based features in order to catch the best of both approaches. ECG recognition in pathological subjects is also worth of additional investigations.