The distribution of extractives, lignin, and carbohydrates in radiata pine and their variation with tree age are reviewed. Extractives, their nature, and amount depend on the heartwood content of the tree, and thus upon wood age. Lignin decreases in the pith-to-bark sequence; pentosans content decreases over the first 10-15 growth rings from the pith, after which it is approximately constant. C...

Since 1991 epidemic dieback of the kelp Ecklonia radiata has been observed at the Leigh h4arine Reserve and other sites in northern New Zealand. As the dominant phaeophycean E. radiata is a very important component of the eastern coastal ecosystem, providing both food and refuge for many species. Examination of the E. radiata sap extracts by electron microscopy detected the presence of both str...

Background: Before human MII oocytes are vitrified they are usually denuded from their cumulus cells. In this study we wanted to investigate the effects of an intact corona radiata on the vitrification and fertilization of human oocytes. Materials and Methods: The study comprised two different parts. In Part 1, 36 MII stage oocytes, from 6 patients, were randomly assigned into a control group, ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE We describe three patients with cheiro-oral syndrome caused by a small lesion in the corona radiata confirmed by high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging. CASE DESCRIPTIONS Case 1: A 56-year-old hypertensive man who developed hypesthesia and paresthesia in the left perioral area and hand was found to have a small hematoma just lateral to the right internal capsule. Ca...

Pitch canker, caused by the fungus Fusarium circinatum, is a major disease of Pinus radiata currently controlled to some extent in nurseries by good hygiene and application of synthetic fungicides. The aim of this study was to evaluate alternative strategies to control fungal infections in nurseries and young pine plantations. The antagonistic effects of biocontrol bacteria and essential oils a...

PURPOSE To correlate the location of large subcortical infarcts with the site of cerebrovascular occlusive disease. METHODS We examined CT and angiographic findings of 38 patients with major arterial occlusive disease and newly developed large subcortical infarcts of 2.0 cm or more, which were classified into three types: striatocapsular infarcts in the basal ganglia, terminal supply area inf...

This article was republished on April 8, 2015, to correct an error in the title and abstract that was introduced during the production process: "Macaca radiata" was changed to "Macaca radiate.” The publisher apologizes for the error. Please download this article again to view the correct version. The originally published, uncorrected article and the republished, corrected article are provided h...

A 61-year-old woman developed right hemiparesis with homolateral cerebellar-type ataxia. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated left corona radiata lesions, not present on magnetic resonance imaging 1 year earlier. No brainstem lesions were identified, suggesting that ataxic hemiparesis can result from lesions in the corona radiata.