Changes in peroxidase (POD), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activities were studied during Chimonanthus praecox seed maturation. According to our findings the protein content increased steadily from 8 to 12 weeks after flowering, and thereafter decreased significantly. Similarly, SOD and POD activities increased gradually up to 12 weeks after fl...

The robust power oscillation damper (POD) design for doubly fed inducting generator (DFIG) based on a mixed H2/H∞ control method is proposed in this paper. A practical 2-order lead/lag compensator with local input signal is chosen as the POD structure. The POD is additionally installed with the voltage control loop of DFIG so that the modulation of reactive power output can be performed to damp...

Aim: To assess which modality (POD – 2 removal Vs POD -4 removal of catheter) has overall benefits for the patient undergoing TURP. Methodology: we performed this prospective study on 68 patients From January 2011 to January 2014, The patients were divided into two groups. Group I included patients in whom the catheter was removed on POD – 2 and Group – II included patients in whom catheters we...

The number of pods per plant and the number of seeds per pod are the most variable yield components in winter oilseed rape (WOSR). The production of a seed is the combination of several physiological processes, namely formation of ovules and pollen grains, fertilization of the ovules and development of young embryos, any problem in these processes may result in seed abortion or pod abortion. Bo...

The seed dispersion caused by pod shattering is a form of propagation used by many wild species. Loss of seeds from pod shattering is frequent in the common vetch (Vicia sativa L.), an important self-pollinating annual forage legume. However, pod shattering is one of the most important defects that limits the reproduction of the vetch in the field and the usage as a leguminous forage crop. To b...

Thirty genotypes of Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus) were evaluated to study the genetic variability on yield, yield contributing and related characters viz. days to 50% flowering, days to first pod set, days to maturity, number of pods per cluster, pod length, width of pod, weight of 10 green pods, number of single podded clusters per plant, number of pods per plant and protein content. The ra...

BACKGROUND Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is effective in alleviating pain after major thoracoabdominal surgery and may also reduce postoperative mortality and morbidity. This study investigated cardiovascular autonomic control in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery and its modulation by continuous TEA. METHODS Thirty-eight patients were randomly assigned to receive patient-contr...