We discuss the emergence of symmetry-breaking via the Pomeranchuk instability from interactions that respect the underlying point-group symmetry. We use a variational mean-field theory to consider a 2D continuum and a square lattice. We describe two experimental signatures: a symmetry-breaking pattern of Friedel oscillations around an impurity; and a structural transition.

A greenhouse experiment was conducted to estimate the influence of various application rates eucalyptus-derived biochar combined with cricket frass on soil properties and N transformation, and, in turn, affecting both shoot biomass yield nitrate (NO3-) contents Chinese kale (Brassica oleracea). Two consecutive crops were grown investigate temporal effect amendments biochar. Six biochar, 0%, 0.1...

The coupling constants gπΛΣ and gKΣΞ are calculated in the QCD sum rule approach using the three-point function method and taking into account the SU(3) symmetry breaking effects. The pattern of SU(3) breaking appears to be different from that based on SU(3) relations. PACS numbers: 14.20.Gk, 11.55.Hx, 13.75.Gx, 13.75.Jz Typeset using REVTEX E-mail: [email protected]

The forecasted growth of insect production in the next few years will generate high quantities frass (insect excreta). Although is increasingly considered a potential fertilizer, dynamics nutrient supply by still poorly understood. Here, we aimed at gaining insight into short-term fertilizer value from mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor L.) order to optimize its sustainable use agroecosystems. Using p...

The closed relativistic string carrying a point-like mass in the space with nontrivial geometry is considered. For rotational states of this system (resulting in non-trivial Regge trajectories) the stability problem is solved. It was shown that rotations of the folded string with the massive point placed at the rotational center are stable (with respect to small disturbances) if the mass exceed...

is the accumulation of unrepaired damage to cellular and organismal components over time. Damage to nuclear DNA likely contributes to the degenerative effects of aging; unlike other cellular constituents, nuclear DNA cannot be replaced [1]. A wide spectrum of DNA lesions and associated repair pathways exist [1]: non-helix distorting lesions, such as those induced by oxidative damage, are repair...

BACKGROUND Patients with phlegmonous appendicitis can be managed nonoperatively, yet debate continues about the need for interval appendectomy (IA), given the low risk of recurrence or neoplasm. We sought to determine for which patient age interval appendectomy is cost-effective. METHODS Using TreeAge software, a cost-effectiveness model was developed. Two strategies were compared, IA and no ...

Damage begins after a female bores a hole in the berry and builds a gallery in the seed where eggs are deposited. After hatching, the larvae start consuming the seed [1]. Feeding by adults and larvae can turn the bean into a dusty mass of frass, but even lightly bored beans have a distinctive blue-green staining which lowers quality. The galleries allow pathogens to enter, leading to fermentati...

Isolates of Steinernema feltiae SN from France, Steinernema glaseri NJ from New Jersey, Steinernema riobrave TX from Texas, Steinernema carpocapsae Sal from Indiana, S. carpocapsae All from Georgia, and Heterorhabditis marelata IN from Indiana were screened for efficacy against laboratory colonies of Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora, glabripennis collected from Queens, New York and Chicago,...

AIMS This study was undertaken to determine the retention of Salmonella through Alphitobius diaperinus metamorphosis and its contribution, through defecation, to external contamination. METHODS AND RESULTS Insects were exposed to a tagged Salmonella enterica and evaluated for external elimination. (i) Each day for 3 weeks, a filter collected frass from a restrained insect for analysis. (ii) E...