parkia biglobosa starch was subjected to different heat-moisture treatment (hmt) at different moisture contents (15, 20, 25, and 30%) at 110oc for 16 hours. the content of resistant starch (rs) was the lowest (33.38%) in the untreated native parkia and increased in the samples with hmt-15 (37.79%), hmt-30 (39.64%), hmt-25 (46.63%), and hmt-20 (50.14%), showing significant increase (p < 0.05) in...

We describe a nonpeptide mimetic analog of an invertebrate peptide receptor. Benzethonium chloride (Bztc) is an agonist of the SchistoFLRFamide (PDVDHVFLRFamide) receptors found on locust oviducts. Bztc competitively displaces [125I-labeled Y1]SchistoFLRFamide binding to both high- and low-affinity receptors of membrane preparations. Bztc mimics the physiological effects of SchistoFLRFamide on ...

The locust descending contralateral motion detector (DCMD) responds to movements anywhere within a wide visual field, but responds most strongly to the images of approaching objects. It has been claimed that the response peaks before the end of an approach movement, providing a signal that anticipates collision. However, we find that when the locust eye is presented with appropriate computer-ge...

Soil moisture is a key factor controlling vegetation construction and ecological restoration in arid semiarid areas. Understanding its spatiotemporal patterns influencing factors essential for effective water management. In this study, we analyzed the characteristics of black locust plants using field investigations statistical analyses determined effects rainfall plant on soil content (SMC) ty...