A comprehensive datasct on the gross growth efficiency (GGE) of planktonic protozoans and metazoans was gathered from the literature in order to (1) identify typical ranges of values, (2) to reexamine the taxon specificity of GGE, and (3) to evaluate the impact of food concentration, predator-prey weight ratio, and temperature on GGE. All taxa (i.e. nano/microAagellates, dinoflagellates, ciliat...

Glycaemic responses to foods reflect the balance between glucose loading into, and its clearance from, the blood. Current in vitro methods for glycaemic analysis do not take into account the key role of glucose disposal. The present study aimed to develop a food intake-sensitive method for measuring the glycaemic impact of food quantities usually consumed, as the difference between release of g...

Lignin is a complex aromatic polymer found in plant cell walls that makes up 15 to 40% of plant biomass. The degradation of lignin substructures by bacteria is of emerging interest because it could provide renewable alternative feedstocks and intermediates for chemical manufacturing industries. We have isolated a bacterium, strain SG61-1L, that rapidly degrades all of the stereoisomers of one l...

Genetic enhancement of cassava aimed at increasing production and productivity through the provision of broad-based improved germplasm is a major goal for Cassava breeders. At IITA, Nigeria, eighteen varieties comprising twelve landraces and six broad-based and improved varieties were evaluated at four locations in 3 years in a randomized complete block design in four replicates to determine va...

This study was carried out to determine the stability of promising waxy maize (10 candidates, 2 standard varieties) genotypes in terms yield, yield components and quality characteristics different environments for two years (2018-2019) under Samsun conditions. The GGE AMMI biplot analysis were used genotypes. experimental lay randomized blocks with 3 replications. Mean grain yields ranged from ...