Twenty-four multiparous Holstein-Friesian dairy cows were used in a replicated 3×3 Latin square changeover design experiment to test the effects of changing from corn (Zea mays) silage to red clover (Trifolium pratense) silage in graded proportions on feed intakes, milk production, and whole-body N and P partitioning. Three dietary treatments with ad libitum access to 1 of 3 forage mixtures plu...

The side chains of Arg(50) and Arg(52) at positions P(6)' and P(8)', respectively, anchor the binding loop to the protein scaffold by means of hydrogen bonds in Cucurbita maxima trypsin inhibitor-V (CMTI-V), a potato I family member. Here, we have investigated the relative contributions of Arg(50) and Arg(52) to the binding-loop flexibility and stability by determining changes in structure, dyn...

ERA5 is the fifth-generation atmospheric reanalysis of European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, with high spatiotemporal resolution and global coverage. However, reliability simulating extreme precipitation events still unclear over China. In this study, 12 indices a comprehensive quantitative distance between simulation observation were used to evaluate from three fundamental aspect...

determining general and specific combining ability of lines is necessary to use them as parents of hybrid varieties. in addition, estimates of the heritability of characters helps in selecting suitable breeding methods and predicting genetic gains of the traits. to determine general and specific combining abilities and gene effects of agronomic characters, five cms lines and four restorer lines...

Facial expressions are of utmost importance in social interactions, allowing communicative prompts for a speaking turn and feedback. Nevertheless, not all have the ability to express themselves socially emotionally verbal non-verbal communication. In particular, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) characterized by impairments communication, repetitive patterns behaviour, restricted ...

In an attempt to minimise the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable households South African government allocated R50 billion in additional social assistance spending. The cash transfer package included a temporary increase existing grants and introduced new “Covid grant.” We assess chosen compare it with initial proposal Child Support Grant (CSG). Coverage, cost welfare effects a...