With the initiation of lactation and continued milk production by the dairy cow, tremendous adaptations occur to support the increased need for nutrients to support milk synthesis. Besides the increased need for energy and amino acids for ...
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There is widespread concern about potential sulfur (S) deficiencies in corn and soybeans in the North Central region. Sulfur is relatively immobile within the plant, so symptoms usually appear in the new growth. Atmospheric deposition used ...
Researchers have uncovered the secret recipe to making some petunias such a rare shade of blue. The findings may help to explain and manipulate the color of other ornamental flowers, not to mention the taste of fruits and wine, say ...
Ocean warming and acidification are leading to an increase in the rate of sponge biomass and bioerosion. Combined German-Australian research, recently presented at the Ninth World Sponge Conference in Fremantle, used past, present and ...
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The species historically cited as the most abundant of coral algae that forms rodoliths at the Gulf of California in Mexico is in reality a compound of five different species. This finding was made by Jazmín Hernández Kantun, ...
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A new Duke University-led study has documented dramatic, natural short-term increases in acidity in a North Carolina estuary. "The natural short-term variability in acidity we observed over the course of one year exceeds 100-year global ...
The manufacturer of Sriracha hot chili sauce says there won't be any shortages of the beloved product, but diehards might want to stock up to be sure. Due to new food safety procedures ordered by the California Department of Public ...
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Justus von Liebig's Law of the Minimum is an agronomic theory that states yield is proportional to the amount of the most limiting nutrient - whichever nutrient it may be. As a soils and crops consultant, it means I am going to tell you to ...
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Croda Inc is broadening the ability of personal care formulators to engineer product aesthetics with the launch of the first in a line of sensory-driven emollients, Sensemol LST. This new, multi-functional, ether-based emollient offers an ...
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The 2013 in-cosmetics Asia show closed on 31 October with a palpable sense of success for exhibitors and attendees alike. The aisles seemed constantly busy with visitors eager to discover more about the latest ingredients and technology, ...
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The FlowCAM particle imaging and analysis system from laboratory instrumentation manufacturer Fluid Imaging Technologies automatically detects, images and measures individual particles and agglomerates during the microencapsulation process ...
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Often used interchangeably even by seasoned flooring dealers, linoleum and vinyl are very different materials, though they may appear very similar.Though once called outdated, both linoleum (colloquially called 'lino') and vinyl flooring ...
Three main components now available to EU market. Siemens Water Technologies has introduced its full range of Vantage high purity water treatment products that will now be available to the European industrial market. From pre-treatment ...
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This application guide for designing work access platform lifts illustrates optional features to help explain the full scope of customization that is available. Why Use Work Access Lifts Safety is the prime purpose of all work access ...
Membrane-free electrodeionisation (MFEDI) has been proposed and tested for high-purity water production. Regeneration was also effective, with the resins retaining their good deionisation efficiency even after repeated regeneration. ...