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251. Geographic provenance of aeolian dust in East Antarctica during Pleistocene glaciations: preliminary results from Talos Dome and comparison with East Antarctic and new Andean ice core data

Author: Valter Maggi, Margareta Hansson, J. R. Petit, Per Andersson, Diego M. Gaiero, Massimo Frezzotti, R. J. Delmas, Hans Schöberg, Barbara Delmonte, Delmonte, B., Andersson, P. S., Schoberg, H., Hansson, M., Petit, J. R., Delmas, R., Gaiero, D. M., Maggi, V., Frezzotti, M., Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Ambiente e del Territorio (DISAT), Università degli studi di Milano [Milano], Laboratory for Isotope Geology, Swedish Museum of Natural History (NRM), Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology, Stockholm University, CLIPS, Laboratoire de glaciologie et géophysique de l'environnement (LGGE), Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Grenoble (OSUG), Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP)-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP)-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Grenoble (OSUG), Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP)-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP)-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), CIGeS, FCEFyN, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba [Argentina], Italian National agency for new technologies, Energy and sustainable economic development [Frascati] (ENEA), Swedish Museum of Natural History and was supported by SYNTHESYS funding (project SE-TAF-4807) made available by the European Community - Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 'Structuring the European Research Area' Programme, EPICA, TALDICE, Università degli Studi di Milano [Milano] (UNIMI), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Grenoble (OSUG), Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP )-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP )-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Grenoble (OSUG), Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP )-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP )-Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA)-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Delmonte, B, Andersson, P, Schoberg, H, Hansson, M, Petit, J, Delmas, R, Gaiero, D, Maggi, V, and Frezzotti, M
Subjects: Archeology, Provenance, 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences, Pleistocene, GEO/04 - GEOGRAFIA FISICA E GEOMORFOLOGIA, DUST, 010502 geochemistry & geophysics, 01 natural sciences, Ciencias de la Tierra y relacionadas con el Medio Ambiente, Paleontology, Ice core, TALOS DOME, [SDU.STU.GL]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Glaciology, Glacial period, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences, Global and Planetary Change, geography, Plateau, geography.geographical_feature_category, EAST ANTARCTICA, Geology, Glacier, PATAGONIA, 13. Climate action, Aeolian processes, antarctica, pleistocene, isotope geochemistry, dust, Meteorología y Ciencias Atmosféricas, Quaternary, CIENCIAS NATURALES Y EXACTAS
Abstract: The strontium and neodymium isotopic signature of aeolian mineral particles archived in polar ice cores provides constraints on the geographic provenance of dust and paleo-atmospheric circulation patterns. Data from different ice cores drilled in the centre of the East Antarctic plateau such as EPICA-Dome C (EDC, 75°06′S; 123°21′E) and Vostok (78°28′S, 106°48′E) suggested a uniform geographic provenance for dust during Pleistocene glacial ages, likely from southern South America (SSA). In this work the existing dust isotopic data from EDC have been integrated with new data from Marine Isotopic Stage (MIS) 14 (about 536 ka before 1950AD) and in parallel some first results are shown for the new TALDICE ice core which was drilled on the edge of the East Antarctic Plateau (Talos Dome, 72°48′S, 159°06′E) on the opposite side with respect to SSA. Interestingly, the isotopic composition of TALDICE glacial dust is remarkably similar to that obtained from glacial dust from sites located in the East Antarctic interior. Overall, the glacial dust isotopic field obtained from six East Antarctic ice cores matches well South American data obtained from target areas. In this respect, it was recently suggested that dust exported long-range from South America originates from Patagonia and from the Puna-Altiplano plateau. To test this hypothesis, we analysed the isotopic composition of dust from an ice core drilled on the Illimani glacier (Bolivia, 16°37′S, 67°46′W; 6350 m a.s.l.) in order to obtain information on the isotopic composition of regional mineral aerosol uplifted from the Altiplano area and likely transported over a long distance. Altogether, ice core and source data strongly suggest that the westerly circulation pattern allowed efficient transfer of dust from South America to the East Antarctic plateau under cold Quaternary climates. Isotopic data support the hypothesis of a possible mixing of dust from Patagonia and from the Puna-Altiplano plateau. Interestingly, high glacial dust inputs to Antarctica are characterized by less radiogenic Nd values, an issue suggesting that enhanced dust production in Patagonia was associated with the activation of a secondary source. Still, Patagonia was the most important supplier for dust to central East Antarctica during Quaternary glaciations. Fil: Delmonte, B.. Università degli Studi di Milano; Italia Fil: Andersson, P. S.. Swedish Museum for Natural History. Laboratory for Isotope Geology; Suecia Fil: Schöberg, H.. Swedish Museum for Natural History. Laboratory for Isotope Geology; Suecia Fil: Hansson, M.. Stockholms Universitet; Suecia Fil: Petit, J. R.. Université Joseph Fourier; Francia Fil: Delmas, R.. Université Joseph Fourier; Francia Fil: Gaiero, Diego Marcelo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Tierra. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físicas y Naturales. Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Tierra; Argentina Fil: Maggi, V.. Università degli Studi di Milano; Italia Fil: Frezzotti, M.. Laboratory for Climate Observations; Italia
Published: 2010
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252. Structure of tumor suppressor p53 and its intrinsically disordered N-terminal transactivation domain

Author: Henning Tidow, Efstratios Mylonas, Mark Wells, Martin Blackledge, Phineus R. L. Markwick, Alan R. Fersht, Dmitri I. Svergun, Malene Ringkjøbing Jensen, Trevor J. Rutherford, MRC Centre for Protein Engineering, Institut de biologie structurale (IBS - UMR 5075 ), Université Grenoble Alpes [2016-2019] (UGA [2016-2019])-Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire de Grenoble (IRIG), Direction de Recherche Fondamentale (CEA) (DRF (CEA)), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Direction de Recherche Fondamentale (CEA) (DRF (CEA)), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), European Molecular Biology Laboratory, We thank C. Blair (MRC Centre for Protein Engineer- ing) for TEV protease, Dr. D. Teufel (MRC Centre for Protein Engineering) for Taz2 protein, and Drs. S. Freund and T. Religa for assistance with NMR spectroscopy. This work was supported by European Community–Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 /5(RII3/CT/2004/5060008) for access to EMBL/ DESY, Hamburg, and by French research ministry Grant ANR NT05-4 42781. H.T. was supported by a fellowship from the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds and by a Trinity College Junior Research Fellowship., Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Grenoble Alpes [2016-2019] (UGA [2016-2019])-Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire de Grenoble (IRIG), and Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)
Subjects: Transcriptional Activation, MESH: Mutation, Amino Acid Motifs, Response element, Plasma protein binding, Biology, Response Elements, 010402 general chemistry, 01 natural sciences, MESH: Amino Acid Motifs, MESH: Protein Structure, Tertiary, 03 medical and health sciences, Transactivation, X-Ray Diffraction, Scattering, Small Angle, chemistry [Tumor Suppressor Protein p53], MESH: Protein Binding, Humans, MESH: Tumor Suppressor Protein p53, MESH: Peptide Fragments, MESH: Scattering, Small Angle, 030304 developmental biology, Polyproline helix, chemistry [DNA], 0303 health sciences, MESH: Humans, Multidisciplinary, Small-angle X-ray scattering, MESH: DNA, MESH: X-Ray Diffraction, DNA, Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Biological Sciences, [SDV.BIBS]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Quantitative Methods [q-bio.QM], Peptide Fragments, Protein Structure, Tertiary, 0104 chemical sciences, Crystallography, Residual dipolar coupling, Mutation, ddc:000, MESH: Transcriptional Activation, Protein quaternary structure, MESH: Response Elements, Tumor Suppressor Protein p53, Protein Binding
Abstract: International audience; Proteins with intrinsically disordered domains are implicated in a vast range of biological processes, especially in cell signaling and regulation. Having solved the quaternary structure of the folded domains in the tumor suppressor p53 by a multidisciplinary approach, we have now determined the average ensemble structure of the intrinsically disordered N-terminal transactivation domain (TAD) by using residual dipolar couplings (RDCs) from NMR spectroscopy and small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS). Remarkably, not only were we able to measure RDCs of the isolated TAD, but we were also able to do so for the TAD in both the full-length tetrameric p53 protein and in its complex with a specific DNA response element. We determined the orientation of the TAD ensemble relative to the core domain, found that the TAD was stiffer in the proline-rich region (residues 64-92), which has a tendency to adopt a polyproline II (PPII) structure, and projected the TAD away from the core. We located the TAD in SAXS experiments on a complex between tetrameric p53 and four Taz2 domains that bind tightly to the TAD (residues 1-57) and acted as "reporters." The p53-Taz2 complex was an extended cross-shaped structure. The quality of the SAXS data enabled us to model the disordered termini and the folded domains in the complex with DNA. The core domains enveloped the response element in the center of the molecule, with the Taz2-bound TADs projecting outward from the core.
Published: 2008
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253. Anisotropy-guided enantiomeric enhancement in alanine using far-UV circularly polarized light

Author: Søren Vrønning Hoffmann, Nykola C. Jones, Patrick Cassam-Chenaï, Uwe J. Meierhenrich, Cornelia Meinert, Laurent Nahon, Institut de Chimie de Nice (ICN), Institut de Chimie du CNRS (INC)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Côte d'Azur (UCA)-Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (... - 2019) (UNS), COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA), Laboratoire Jean Alexandre Dieudonné (JAD), Université Côte d'Azur (UCA)-Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (... - 2019) (UNS), COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Department of Physics and Astronomy [Aarhus], Aarhus University [Aarhus], Synchrotron SOLEIL (SSOLEIL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR-07-BLAN-0293 and ANR-12-IS07-0006). - I3 Integrated Activity on Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser Science (IA-SFS), contract no. RII3-CT-2004-506008, under the Research Infrastructure Action of the FP6 EC program Structuring the European Research Area- European Community’s Seventh Framework Program (FP7/2007–2013, grant no. 226716), ANR-07-BLAN-0293,AAAP,Asymmetric Amino Acid Photolysis(2007), ANR-12-IS07-0006,CHIRGEN,Chiralité et Genes(2012), European Project, European Project: RII3-CT-2004-506008, FP6 EC program Structuring the European Research Area, Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (1965 - 2019) (UNS), COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-Institut de Chimie du CNRS (INC)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Côte d'Azur (UCA), Laboratoire Jean Alexandre Dieudonné (LJAD), and COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Côte d'Azur (UCA)
Subjects: Extraterrestrial Environment, Ultraviolet Rays, media_common.quotation_subject, Context (language use), 010402 general chemistry, 01 natural sciences, Molecular physics, Electromagnetic radiation, Asymmetry, Optics, [CHIM]Chemical Sciences, Anisotropy, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Circular polarization, media_common, [PHYS]Physics [physics], Quantitative Biology::Biomolecules, Alanine, Evolution, Chemical, 010405 organic chemistry, business.industry, Chemistry, Stereoisomerism, Molecular asymmetry, General Medicine, Ray, 0104 chemical sciences, [CHIM.THEO]Chemical Sciences/Theoretical and/or physical chemistry, 78, 82, 98, 13. Climate action, Space and Planetary Science, Astrophysics::Earth and Planetary Astrophysics, Homochirality, business, Synchrotrons
Abstract: All life on Earth is characterized by its asymmetry - both the genetic material and proteins are composed of homochiral monomers. Understanding how this molecular asymmetry initially arose is a key question related to the origins of life. Cometary ice simulations, L-enantiomeric enriched amino acids in meteorites and the detection of circularly polarized electromagnetic radiation in star-forming regions point to a possible interstellar/protostellar generation of stereochemical asymmetry. Based upon our recently recorded anisotropy spectra g(λ) of amino acids in the vacuum-UV range, we subjected amorphous films of racemic (13)C-alanine to far-UV circularly polarized synchrotron radiation to probe the asymmetric photon-molecule interaction under interstellar conditions. Optical purities of up to 4% were reached, which correlate with our theoretical predictions. Importantly, we show that chiral symmetry breaking using circularly polarized light is dependent on both the helicity and the wavelength of incident light. In order to predict such stereocontrol, time-dependent density functional theory was used to calculate anisotropy spectra. The calculated anisotropy spectra show good agreement with the experimental ones. The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission, which successfully landed Philae on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 12 November 2014, will investigate the configuration of chiral compounds and thereby obtain data that are to be interpreted in the context of the results presented here.
Published: 2015
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254. GROUND-MOTION PREDICTION EQUATIONS FOR SOUTHERN SPAIN AND SOUTHERN NORWAY OBTAINED USING THE COMPOSITE MODEL PERSPECTIVE

Author: JOHN DOUGLAS, HILMAR BUNGUM, FRANK SCHERBAUM, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering [Imperial College London], Imperial College London, Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM) (BRGM), International Centre for Geohazards, NORSAR, Norwegian Seismic Array (NORSAR), Institute Geowissenschaften, Universität Potsdam, and European Community -- Access to Research Infrastructure action of the Improving Human Potential Programme
Subjects: 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences, Norway, [SDU.STU.GP]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Geophysics [physics.geo-ph], [SDE.MCG]Environmental Sciences/Global Changes, attenuation relations, [PHYS.PHYS.PHYS-GEO-PH]Physics [physics]/Physics [physics]/Geophysics [physics.geo-ph], Building and Construction, 010502 geochemistry & geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, 01 natural sciences, Ground-motion estimation, stochastic method, TA, seismic hazard assessment, Spain, QE, Institut für Geowissenschaften, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences, Civil and Structural Engineering
Abstract: EG2/DT-10; International audience; In this paper, two sets of earthquake ground-motion relations to estimate peak ground and response spectral acceleration are developed for sites in southern Spain and in southern Norway using a recently published composite approach. For this purpose seven empirical ground-motion relations developed from recorded strong-motion data from different parts of the world were employed. The different relations were first adjusted based on a number of transformations to convert the differing choices of independent parameters to a single one. After these transformations, which include the scatter introduced, were performed, the equations were modified to account for differences between the host and the target regions using the stochastic method to compute the host-to-target conversion factors. Finally functions were fitted to the derived ground-motion estimates to obtain sets of seven individual equations for use in probabilistic seismic hazard assessment for southern Spain and southern Norway. The relations are compared with local ones published for the two regions. The composite methodology calls for the setting up of independent logic trees for the median values and for the sigma values, in order to properly separate epistemic and aleatory uncertainties after the corrections and the conversions.
Published: 2006
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255. A taxonomic reassessment of Viburnum (Adoxaceae) in the Azores

Author: Mónica Moura, Hanno Schaefer, Valéry Malécot, Mark A. Carine, aula Lourenço, Luís Silva, Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum [Vienna] (NHM), Institut de Recherche en Horticulture et Semences (IRHS), Université d'Angers (UA)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AGROCAMPUS OUEST, PRES Université Nantes Angers Le Mans (UNAM), Serviço Especializado de Epidemiologia e Biologia Molecular (SEEBMO), Hospital de Santo Espírito da Ilha Terceira (HSEIT), Genetics & Arthritis Research Group (GARG), Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Plant Biodiversity Research, Technical University of Munich (TUM), This study was part of Project VERONICA, financed by DRCT (Direcção Regional da Ciência e Tecnologia) and also received support from the SYNTHESYS Project http://www.synthesys.info/ which is financed by European Community Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 'Structuring the European Research Area' programme, AGROCAMPUS OUEST-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Université d'Angers (UA), AGROCAMPUS OUEST, Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Université d'Angers (UA), and Technische Universität Munchen - Université Technique de Munich [Munich, Allemagne] (TUM)
Subjects: taxonomie, classification botanique, [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], Canary Islands, Plant Science, Mediterranean, taxonomy, Endemic, Botany, Eudicots, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Leaf base, biology, Azores Islands, taxonomic review, 15. Life on land, biology.organism_classification, Trichome, archipel des açores, Taxon, Viburnum, viburnum tinus, révision taxonomique, Viburnum tinus, Taxonomy (biology), Adoxaceae, iles canaries
Abstract: The taxonomic status of the Azorean endemic Viburnum tinus subsp. subcordatum is reassessed, using morphological characters and new molecular data from the ITS region and the trnK intron. A survey of morphological variation supports the recognition of V. tinus subsp. subcordatum as distinct from V. tinus subsp. tinus and the Canary endemic V. rugosum (formerly known as V. tinus subsp. rigidum) based on leaf shape, the shape of the leaf base and apex, the sub-entire and revolute leaf margins, blistered upper leaf surfaces, trichome density and type, and fruit size. Molecular data also confirm this distinctiveness within section Tinus. Taken together, our morphological and genetic data presented in this paper support the recognition of the Azorean taxon at the species level under the name of Viburnum treleasei. A description of the species is provided and nomenclatural issues relating to the two Macaronesian Viburnum taxa are discussed.
Published: 2015
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256. Deposit of microbial strains in public service collections as part of the publication process to underpin good practice in science

Author: Giovanna Cristina Varese, P.D. Bridge, Serge Casaregola, Nelson Lima, David Smith, Erko Stackebrandt, Gerard Verkleij, Stackebrandt, Erko, Universidade do Minho, Microbial Ressource Research Infrastructure, Partenaires INRAE, Centre for Agricultural and Biosciences International (CABI), MICrobiologie de l'ALImentation au Service de la Santé (MICALIS), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AgroParisTech, Universita di Torino, CBS-KNAW Fungal Biodiversity Centre, European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), Research Infrastructures action [FP7-228310], European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration [312251], and Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute
Subjects: Deposition policy, 0303 health sciences, Multidisciplinary, Science & Technology, Operations research, 030306 microbiology, business.industry, [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], education, Deposition 'key' criteria, Short Report, Public relations, 03 medical and health sciences, Biological resource centres, Deposition ‘key’ criteria, Credibility of science, Medicine, Public service, business, Good practice, Publication process, 030304 developmental biology, Public resource
Abstract: Despite recommendations to release microbial resources to the community post-publication, the reality is far from satisfying. A workshop discussed the need for a coordinated and effective deposition policy for 'key' microbial strains and proposes a set of criteria to facilitate their deposition into public service collections. The majority of authors either contacted directly or during submission of manuscripts to several international, mainly European bacteriology journals agreed to this set of 'key strain' criteria and to the voluntarily deposition of resources into public resource centres., The authors thank additional members of the 2011 Braunschweig workshop: Jorg Overmann, Esperanza Garay-Auban, Peter Kampfer, Yohan Lecuona, James I Prosser, Ramon Rosello-Mora, Karl-Heinz Schleifer, and Kornelia Smalla. The workshop was an initiative of the European Consortium of Microbial Resource Centres (EMbaRC), supported by the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7, 2007-2013), Research Infrastructures action, under the grant agreement No. FP7-228310. This communication received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration under grant agreement no 312251. Additionally, thanks go to all those attending the February 2014 MIRRI Heads of Collections meeting who participated in the discussions, including some of those above plus Pedro Crous, Edward Moore, Oleg Stupar, Chantal Bizet, Dominique Clermont, Rosa Aznar, Paul Devos, and Anna Misiewicz.
Published: 2014
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257. A three-source SVAT modeling of evaporation : application to the seasonal dynamics of a grassed vineyard

Author: Frédéric Jacob, Jérôme Demarty, Carlo Montes, Jean-Paul Lhomme, Laurent Prévot, Laboratoire d'étude des Interactions Sol - Agrosystème - Hydrosystème (UMR LISAH), Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Centre international d'études supérieures en sciences agronomiques (Montpellier SupAgro)-Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier (Montpellier SupAgro), Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro), Hydrosciences Montpellier (HSM), Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Université Montpellier 2 - Sciences et Techniques (UM2)-Université de Montpellier (UM)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), French Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES/TOSCA), European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) through the 'Research Infrastructures' action under ExpeER project [262060], CONICYT-Chile for the doctoral grant / French Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES/TOSCA) and by the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013), and Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Université Montpellier 2 - Sciences et Techniques (UM2)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
Subjects: Atmospheric Science, 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences, 0207 environmental engineering, Energy balance, Eddy covariance, 02 engineering and technology, 01 natural sciences, Vineyard, Sparse vegetation, Water balance, Seasonal course, Latent heat, [SDU.STU.HY]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Hydrology, 020701 environmental engineering, Water content, Soil water balance, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences, 2. Zero hunger, Hydrology, Global and Planetary Change, Forestry, 15. Life on land, Latent heat flux, Multi-source, Soil water, Environmental science, Surface runoff, Agronomy and Crop Science
Abstract: International audience; A parsimonious and versatile Soil-Vegetation-Atmosphere Transfer (SVAT) model is proposed for three component vineyards, which includes vine foliage, grassed soil and bare soil. A three-source energy balance approach describes the energy and mass transfer between the soil-plant continuum and the lower atmosphere with an hourly time step. It is coupled with a soil water balance module running with a daily time step. The model makes use of standard meteorological data together with parameters describing foliage development, grass and soil characteristics. The model is calibrated by means of the Multi-objective Calibration Iterative Process (MCIP) algorithm and next validated for evaporation and soil moisture over a dataset collected in a Southern France grassed vineyard. The validation exercise is twofold. It focuses first on the daily course of evaporation derived from the surface energy balance module only, forced with meteorological variables, net radiation and soil moisture. The comparison against Eddy Covariance measurements shows a good agreement (R-2 = 0.96 and RMSE = 14.0 W m(-2)). Next, a simulation coupling the surface energy balance module with the soil water balance module is validated over Eddy Covariance and soil moisture measurements. Simulations throughout two contrasting growing seasons provide good estimates of daily evaporation (R-2 = 0.90 and RMSE = 0.43 mm d(-1)) and soil water content (R-2 =0.98 and RMSE = 6.95 mm). Model inaccuracies arise mainly under conditions of strong surface runoff. Results also suggest that the parameterizations relating the surface-atmosphere module with the soil module (i.e. stomatal resistance) should be carefully examined under water stress conditions. Finally, the model versatility is addressed through a set of simulations. It appears that the modeling approach allows assessing the seasonal water balance of vineyards with different structure (grass fraction or distance between rows) and that it could be applied to similar cropping systems.
Published: 2014
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258. Phenotypic traits of genetically closely related Leuconostoc spp

Author: Marie-Noelle Madec, Dubravka Samaržija, Victoria Chuat, Tomislav Pogačić, Sylvie Lortal, Florence Valence, Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'Oeuf (STLO), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AGROCAMPUS OUEST, Department of dairy science, Faculty of Agriculture of Zagreb, University of Zagreb, project CILeuCS provided in the frame of FP7 project EMbaRC. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7, 2007e2013), Research Infrastructures action, under the grant agreement No. FP7-228310 (EMbaRC project)., and Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)
Subjects: Genetics, Genetic diversity, biology, Polymérase chain réaction, biodiversité bactérienne, food and beverages, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides, Phenotypic trait, biology.organism_classification, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Phenotype, identification de souche, [SDV.MP]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and Parasitology, leuconostoc, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, diversité génétique, [SDV.IDA]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Food engineering, Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, phenotypic, genotypic, PFGE, API, Ln. pseudomesenteroides, Ln. mesenteroides susbp. cremoris, Leuconostoc, Genetic selection, bacteria, [SDV.AEN]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Food and Nutrition, diversité phénotypique, Food Science
Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate intercluster and intracluster phenotypic and genetic diversity of Leuconostoc spp. PFGE and RAPD-PCR were used to evaluate molecular diversity. Carbohydrate metabolism of the isolates was evaluated using API 50CH. The study demonstrated that genetically closely related isolates will not necessarily demonstrate the same phenotypic relatedness, indicating that phenotypic traits are isolate specific. Therefore, genetic selection of isolates by clustering for further phenotypic characterisation of representatives, might lead to loss of important phenotypic diversity. Furthermore, PFGE was shown to be an efficient molecular tool for the differentiation of Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris and Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides, that has not been reported previously. Additionally, amygdaline, arbutine, l-arabinose and mannitol can be important fermentation traits for phenotypic differentiation of Ln. mesenteroides subsp. cremoris and Ln. pseudomesenteroides.
Published: 2014
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259. A revision of the genus Solter Navas, 1912 for Maghreb and West Africa with descriptions of five new species (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae)

Author: Michel, Bruno, Centre de Biologie pour la Gestion des Populations (UMR CBGP), Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Centre international d'études supérieures en sciences agronomiques (Montpellier SupAgro)-Université de Montpellier (UM)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD [France-Sud])-Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier (Montpellier SupAgro), Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro), SYNTHESYS project - European Community Research Infrastructure Action under FP6 and FP7 'Structuring the European Research Area' Programmes, and European Project: 226506,EC:FP7:INFRA,FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-1,SYNTHESYS(2009)
Subjects: H01 - Protection des végétaux - Considérations générales, Insecta, Arthropoda, [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], Neuroptera, L60 - Taxonomie et géographie animales, Myrmecaelurini, Animalia, Myrmeleontidae, Taxonomy, biodiversity, antlions
Abstract: International audience; The Solter species of the Maghrebian and sub-Saharan West African Regions are revised. Nine species are recorded, S. bouyeri nov. sp., S. dogon nov. sp., S. francoisi nov. sp., S. leopardalis nov. sp., S. liber Navas, S. lucretii nov. sp., S. naevipennis Navas, S. neglectus Navas stat. rev. and S. rothschildi Navas. A lectotype is designated for the last species. A tenth species, S. ardens (Navas), is classified as incertae sedis. Solter virgilii Navas is removed from the species present in the area covered by this study. The larva of S. leopardalis is described. All species are illustrated including habitus, morphological characters and male genitalia. An identification key is provided.
Published: 2014
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260. Resistance to a Rhabdovirus (VHSV) in Rainbow Trout: Identification of a Major QTL Related to Innate Mechanisms

Author: M. Dorson, Nicolas Dechamp, Corinne Torhy, Pierre Boudinot, Stéphane Mauger, Caroline Hervet, Carine Genet, Céline Ciobotaru, Edwige Quillet, Eloi R. Verrier, Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative (GABI), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AgroParisTech, Unité de recherche Virologie et Immunologie Moléculaires (VIM), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), European Community (IFOP), French Ministry of Research [2004/190], European Community's SeventhFramework Programme (FP7), Research Infrastructures action [FP7-228394], Animal Genetics and Animal Health Divisions of INRA, Unité de recherche Virologie et Immunologie Moléculaires (VIM (UR 0892)), and Quillet, Edwige
Subjects: Male, Aquaculture, Virus Replication, Tissue Culture Techniques, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Viral, Animal Breeding, Animal Management, Genetics, 0303 health sciences, Novirhabdovirus, trout, Genome, Multidisciplinary, biology, qtl, Homozygote, Chromosome Mapping, Agriculture, 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences, Sciences du Vivant [q-bio]/Microbiologie et Parasitologie, Survival Rate, Trout, Phenotype, [SDV.MP]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and Parasitology, Veterinary Diseases, Oncorhynchus mykiss, fish, Medicine, Female, Fish Farming, rhabdovirus, Ichthyology, Research Article, Genotype, Science, Quantitative Trait Loci, Quantitative trait locus, Selective breeding, 03 medical and health sciences, Animals, 14. Life underwater, Biology, Gene, 030304 developmental biology, Veterinary Virology, biology.organism_classification, Immunity, Innate, Genetic architecture, Genetics of Disease, 040102 fisheries, Doubled haploidy, 0401 agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, Veterinary Science, Rainbow trout, Animal Genetics, Zoology, truite arc en ciel
Abstract: Chantier qualité GA; Health control is a major issue in animal breeding and a better knowledge of the genetic bases of resistance to diseases is needed in farm animals including fish. The detection of quantitative trait loci (QTL) will help uncovering the genetic architecture of important traits and understanding the mechanisms involved in resistance to pathogens. We report here the detection of QTL for resistance to Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus (VHSV), a major threat for European aquaculture industry. Two induced mitogynogenetic doubled haploid F2 rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) families were used. These families combined the genome of susceptible and resistant F0 breeders and contained only fully homozygous individuals. For phenotyping, fish survival after an immersion challenge with the virus was recorded, as well as in vitro virus replication on fin explants. A bidirectional selective genotyping strategy identified seven QTL associated to survival. One of those QTL was significant at the genome-wide level and largely explained both survival and viral replication in fin explants in the different families of the design (up to 65% and 49% of phenotypic variance explained respectively). These results evidence the key role of innate defence in resistance to the virus and pave the way for the identification of the gene(s) responsible for resistance. The identification of a major QTL also opens appealing perspectives for selective breeding of fish with improved resistance.
Published: 2013
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261. Douglas-Fir ([i]Pseudotsuga menziesii[/i] (Mirb.) Franco). Chapter 7

Author: Bastien, Jean-Charles, Sanchez Rodriguez, Leopoldo, Michaud, Daniel, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (UAGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Délégation territoriale Centre-Ouest, Institut Technologique Forêt Cellulose Bois-Construction Ameublement (FCBA), UE Research Infrastructure Action 'TREEBREEDEX'. Contract Number 026076, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF), and Institut Technologique Forêt Cellulose Bois-construction Ameublement (FCBA)
Subjects: natural distribution, molecular marker, genetic improvement, [SDV.BIO]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biotechnology, breeding objective, vegetative propagation, douglas fir, genetic diversity, breeding perspective, forest reproductive material, use of wood, european cooperation, seed orchard, intraspecific variation, natural range, geographical distribution, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, genetic breeding, forest tree breeding, seed
Abstract: Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) is native to the Pacific coast range and along the Rocky Mountains through Canada and USA. In the early 19th nineteenth century, it was introduced to Western Europe, where nowadays it covers almost 800,000 ha. Despite this considerable extent, the relatively recent introduction to Europe means this exotic species is still a minor forest species for several European countries. This status may be revised notably in the context of climate change, considering the high adaptability potential of the species. In terms of breeding, most investments have been made in western European countries, of which the principal ones in terms of breeding efforts are: France, Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Spain and the Netherlands. These breeding programmes share some common groups of provenances and progenies, which could justify co-operation in breeding efforts among some of these countries across the EU, for instance by delineating breeding zones defined at ecological bases (climate; soil) across countries. In this monograph we would like to present some key details relating to past and present Douglas fir breeding over 12 European countries that were involved in the TreeBreedex project, and we compiled further statistics on existing varieties over a total of 15 EU countries. This monograph concludes by introducing some elements of discussion on the possibilities of joint breeding efforts at European level.
Published: 2013
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262. Scots Pine ([i]Pinus sylvestris[/i] L.). Chapter 6

Author: Krakau, Ute-Katrin, Liesebach, Mirko, Aronen, Tuija, Lelu-Walter, Marie-Anne, Schneck, Volker, Institut für Forstgenetik (FG), Institute of Forest Genetics, Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries, Punkaharju Research, Finnish Forest Research Institute, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), UE Research Infrastructure Action 'TREEBREEDEX'. Contract Number 026076, and Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (UAGPF)
Subjects: scots pine, flowering, field trial network, [SDV.BIO]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biotechnology, breeding objective, breeding methodology, genetic diversity, plant transfer, breeding perspective, somatic embryogenesis, forest reproductive material, use of wood, european cooperation, forest tree species, needle, geographical distribution, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, forest tree breeding, reforestation, seed
Abstract: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) is an economically very important and scientifically well investigated tree species of the northern hemisphere occupying large areas with different climate condition in Eurasia. It has been in the focus of tree improvement since many decades. Breeding programmes were initiated with selection of plus trees, establishment of seed orchards and progeny testing in nearly all countries where this species is of economic importance. Today these programmes are developed very differently. There are countries with advanced programmes for improvement of Scots pine and others were such programmes were stopped in the last years. In this chapter the situation of breeding of Scots pine is described for different European countries. Short overviews are given about the distribution of Scots pine, its genetic diversity, the wood production and the state of forest reproductive material of this species in Europe. This monograph contains the state of art of Scots pine breeding in different European countries. It summarizes the breeding goals, the delineation of breeding zones, different breeding methods and the achieved genetic gains. A special chapter deals with somatic embryogenesis of Scots pine. The monograph gives an outlook for further breeding activities at national and international level.
Published: 2013
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263. Forest tree breeding in Europe

Author: Pâques, Luc, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (UAGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), UE Research Infrastructure Action 'TREEBREEDEX'. Contract Number 026076, and Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF)
Subjects: scots pine, genetic improvement, [SDV.BIO]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biotechnology, breeding objective, sycamore maple, hardwood, douglas fir, breeding strategy, breeding perspective, forest tree, forest reproductive material, forest tree species, sitka spruce, softwood, larch, norway spruce, genetic variability, mediterranean pine, common ash, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, genetic breeding, forest tree breeding, improved variety, intraspecific variability, wild cherry
Abstract: This contributed volume was produced with funding from EU Research Infrastructure Action "TREEBREEDEX". Contract Number 026076; Forest tree breeding has been ongoing for more than 70 years across Europe. It has successfully generated improved varieties for the major economical forest tree species. They are part of the present European forestry landscape and largely contribute to intensive wood production and other forest activities. In this book, we describe the state-of-art of breeding for the main forest tree species. We provide a comprehensive, unique and up-to-date overview of the major scientific results and breeding achievements gathered from the many programmes scattered across Europe. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each as a monograph corresponding to a species or group of species Abies spp., (Larix spp., Picea abies, Picea sitchensis, Pinus sylvestris, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Mediterranean pines; Acer pseudoplatanus, Fraxinus excelsior, and Prunus avium). Each of them is written by a group of experts and focuses on the distribution and economical importance of the species; motivation for breeding and breeding objectives; intraspecific genetic variability, breeding populations and breeding strategy; forest reproductive material deployment including mass-propagation and, prospects and perspectives for joint research and breeding. The book is a unique and up-dated source of information for students, researchers and professionals interested in the genetics and domestication of forest tree species.
Published: 2013
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264. Wild Cherry Breeding (Prunus avium L.). Chapter 10

Author: Ducci, Fulvio, De Cuyper, Bart, De Rogatis, Anna, Dufour, Jean, Santi, Frédérique, Forestry Research Centre, Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Research Unit of Forest Genetic Resources, Research Institute for Nature and Forest, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (UAGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), UE Research Infrastructure Action 'TREEBREEDEX'. Contract Number 026076, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO), and Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF)
Subjects: [SDV.BIO]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biotechnology, wood production, vegetative propagation, breeding perspective, progeny, breeding progress, seed orchard, clonal trial, natural range, geographical distribution, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, forest tree breeding, selection index, climate change adaptation, wild cherry, natural distribution, genetic improvement, breeding objective, breeding methodology, genetic diversity, use of wood, european cooperation, genetic resources, merisier, genetic breeding, gene flow, seed, improved variety
Abstract: Wild cherry (Prunus avium L.) is native from central-eastern European temperate forests and it has only recently been introduced in intensive forest tree farming practices outside its natural range. Characterised by allogamy with pollination provided by honey bees, it is also able to spread by root stumps in juvenile phases of the ecosystem. Wild cherry cultivation for wood production has started in the early 1980s in Western Europe and then, more recently, in Eastern Europe. It is now an important commercial species in all the temperate areas of Europe – namely Spain, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Great Britain – where most progress has been made in breeding and selection. Due to the higher aesthetic value of its wood, wild cherry is nowadays overcoming other valuable species such as walnut. Unfortunately, selection and breeding programmes have now effectively come to a reduction of funds for planting. This monograph presents the main biological features of the species relative to breeding and it describes the work carried out in breeding and propagation techniques across 14 European countries. Main results in terms of genetic parameters and trade of reproductive materials are then summarised. Numerous references are provided for the interested reader.
Published: 2013
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265. Draft Genome Sequence of [i][/i] Lactobacillus pasteurii[i][/i] CRBIP 24.76T

Author: Cousin, Sylvie, Clermont, Dominique, Creno, Sophie, Ma, Laurence, Loux, Valentin, Bizet, Chantal, Bouchier, Christiane, Centre de Ressources biologiques de l'Institut Pasteur - Biological Resource Center of the Institut Pasteur (CRBIP), Institut Pasteur [Paris], Génomique (Plate-Forme) - Genomics Platform, Unité Mathématique, Informatique et Génome (MIG), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), This communication is an initiative of the European Consortium of Microbial Resources Centres (EMbaRC), supported by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7, 2007–2013), Research Infrastructures action, under the grant agreement no. FP7-228310., European Project: 228310,EC:FP7:INFRA,FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-1,EMBARC(2009), Centre de Ressources biologiques de l'Institut Pasteur (CRBIP), Génomique (Plate-Forme), Institut Pasteur [Paris] (IP), and Unité Mathématique Informatique et Génome (MIG)
Subjects: [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], food and beverages
Abstract: We report the draft genome sequence of the type strain Lactobacillus pasteurii CRBIP 24.76, which is closely related to L. gigeriorum CRBIP 24.85(T), isolated from a chicken crop. The total length of the 29 contigs is about 1.9 Mb, with a G+C content of 40% and 1,946 coding sequences.
Published: 2013
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266. Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.). Chapter 9

Author: Douglas, Gerry C., Pliura, Alfas, Dufour, Jean, Mertens, Patrick, Jacques, Dominique, Fernandez-Manjarres, Juan F., Buiteveld, Joukje, Parnuta, Gheorghe, Tudoroiu, Marin, Curnel, Yannick, Thomasset, Muriel, Jensen, Viggo, Knudsen, Morten A., Foffová, Elena, Chandelier, Anne, Steenackers, Marijke, Forestry Development Unit, Kinsealy Research Centre, Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Institute of Forestry, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (UAGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Département de l’étude du milieu naturel et agricole, Centre Wallon de Recherches Agronomiques (CRA-W), Ecologie Systématique et Evolution (ESE), Université Paris-Sud - Paris 11 (UP11)-AgroParisTech-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre [Wageningen] (WUR), Institutul de Cercetari si Amenajari Silvice (ICAS), Trinity College Dublin, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management [Copenhagen] (IGN), Faculty of Science [Copenhagen], University of Copenhagen = Københavns Universitet (KU)-University of Copenhagen = Københavns Universitet (KU), National Forest Centre, Department of Life Sciences, Research Institute for Nature and Forest, UE Research Infrastructure Action 'TREEBREEDEX'. Contract Number 026076, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF), Wageningen University and Research [Wageningen] (WUR), National Forest Centre - Národné lesnícke centrum [Zvolen], and Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Subjects: disease resistance, field trial network, vegetative propagation, bacterial canker, breeding strategy, breeding perspective, heritability, progeny, wood quality, seed orchard, natural range, geographical distribution, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, forest tree breeding, pseudomonas syringae pv. savastanoi, hybridization, natural distribution, molecular marker, chalara fraxinea, genetic improvement, breeding objective, breeding methodology, genetic diversity, use of wood, european cooperation, gene conservation, ash dieback disease, genetic variation, common ash, genetic breeding, seed
Abstract: Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) has an extensive natural distribution across Europe and extends as far east as the Volga river and south into northern Iran. Country statistics and national programmes show that common ash has major economic and ecological importance in many countries. Genetic improvement has concentrated on tree quality and adaptive traits and more recently on developing resistance to the pathogen Chalara fraxinea which is a severe threat to this species. Data is presented from provenance / progeny trials in Lithuania, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Romania on genetic variation for adaptive traits, growth and tree quality. There is large variation among and within ash genetic sources for important characters. Estimates for genetic heritability were high for height growth, and stem form and strong site effects were noted for these traits and for stem diameter. The breeding system with regard to genetic diversity, gene flow, hybridisation and inbreeding is reviewed. For breeding, various methodologies regarding mating, testing and selection are discussed. A review on vegetative propagation, including in vitro culture and cryopreservation is presented as useful tools in breeding programmes.
Published: 2013
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267. Draft genome sequences of five strains of [i]Lactobacillus acidophilus[/i] , strain CIP 76.13 T , isolated from humans, strains CIRM-BIA 442 and CIRM-BIA 445, isolated from dairy products, and strains DSM 20242 and DSM 9126 of unknown origin

Author: Pukall Rüdiger, Hélène Falentin, Valentin Loux, Chantal Bizet, Victoria Chuat, Sophie Creno, Dominique Clermont, Laurence Ma, Christiane Bouchier, Sylvie Cousin, Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'Oeuf (STLO), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AGROCAMPUS OUEST, Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro), Centre de Ressources biologiques de l'Institut Pasteur - Biological Resource Center of the Institut Pasteur (CRBIP), Institut Pasteur [Paris], Génomique (Plate-Forme) - Genomics Platform, Unité Mathématique, Informatique et Génome (MIG), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbH / Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures (DSMZ), This communication is an initiative of the European Consortium of Microbial Resource Centers (EMbaRC), supported by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7, 2007–2013), Research Infrastructures action under the grant agreement no. FP7-228310, European Project: 228310,EC:FP7:INFRA,FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-1,EMBARC(2009), Centre de Ressources biologiques de l'Institut Pasteur (CRBIP), Génomique (Plate-Forme), Institut Pasteur [Paris] (IP), and Unité Mathématique Informatique et Génome (MIG)
Subjects: Biology, Genome, produit laitier, Microbiology, 03 medical and health sciences, Lactobacillus acidophilus, séquence, [SDV.IDA]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Food engineering, Genetics, souche, Prokaryotes, Molecular Biology, Gene, 030304 developmental biology, 2. Zero hunger, 0303 health sciences, 030306 microbiology, Strain (biology), génome, food and beverages, lactobacillus acidophilus, [SDV.MP]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and Parasitology, annotation, NGS, [SDV.AEN]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Food and Nutrition
Abstract: Lactobacillus acidophilus is a natural inhabitant of mammalian gastrointestinal systems and is used in dairy and pharmaceutical products. Five draft genome sequences, covering 1,995,790 nucleotides (nt) on average, are divided into 19 to 34 scaffolds covering 1,995 to 2,053 genes. The draft genome sequences were compared to the sequence of the L. acidophilus NCFM dairy strain.
Published: 2013
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268. Lack of correlation between the resistances to two rhabdovirus infections in rainbow trout

Author: Edwige Quillet, Aude Ehanno, Nicolas Dechamp, Eloi R. Verrier, Sandrine Guillou, Michel Brémont, Stéphane Biacchesi, Pierre Boudinot, Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative (GABI), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AgroParisTech, Unité de recherche Virologie et Immunologie Moléculaires (VIM (UR 0892)), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), The research leading to these results was supported by the Animal Genetics and Animal Health divisions of INRA (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique) and has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7, 2007-2013), Research Infrastructures action, under the grant agreement No. FP7-228394 (NADIR)., and Unité de recherche Virologie et Immunologie Moléculaires (VIM)
Subjects: Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus, [SDV.SA]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences, viruses, Virulence, viral glycoprotein, Aquatic Science, Virus, Novirhabdovirus, resistance, 03 medical and health sciences, Fish Diseases, Viral Proteins, Rhabdoviridae Infections, vhsv, Environmental Chemistry, Animals, 030304 developmental biology, Disease Resistance, Glycoproteins, chemistry.chemical_classification, 0303 health sciences, biology, Host (biology), Body Weight, Outbreak, 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences, General Medicine, biology.organism_classification, Virology, rainbow trout, Recombinant Proteins, chemistry, ihnv, Oncorhynchus mykiss, 040102 fisheries, 0401 agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, Viral hemorrhagic septicemia, Rainbow trout, Glycoprotein
Abstract: Chantier qualité GA; The Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV) and the Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHNV) are two rhabdoviruses responsible for serious outbreaks in salmonid farms. To date, little is known about the variability of host response to these viruses. Using gynogenetic clonal lines of rainbow trout exhibiting a wide range of resistance to viral infections, we showed that there was no correlation between the resistance to VHSV and IHNV. We also confirmed the importance of fish weight for its susceptibility to IHNV infection. Finally, using a chimeric recombinant IHNV expressing the VHSV glycoprotein, we showed that the glycoprotein plays a key role in the virulence and in the level of resistance observed in different genetic backgrounds. Taken together, our results provide new prospects for a better understanding of host responses to rhabdovirus infections in salmonids.
Published: 2013
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269. Draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus hominis strain CRBIP 24.179τ, isolated from human intestine

Author: Valentin Loux, Sophie Creno, Sylvie Cousin, Chantal Bizet, Dominique Clermont, Christiane Bouchier, Laurence Ma, Centre de Ressources biologiques de l'Institut Pasteur - Biological Resource Center of the Institut Pasteur (CRBIP), Institut Pasteur [Paris], Génomique (Plate-Forme) - Genomics Platform, Unité Mathématique, Informatique et Génome (MIG), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7, 2007-2013), Research Infrastructures action under the grant agreement no. FP7-228310, Institut Pasteur [Paris] (IP), Unité Mathématique Informatique et Génome (MIG), Centre de Ressources biologiques de l'Institut Pasteur (CRBIP), and Génomique (Plate-Forme)
Subjects: [SDV.OT]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Other [q-bio.OT], Human intestine, [SCCO.COMP]Cognitive science/Computer science, Microbiology, 03 medical and health sciences, flore intestinale, intestin, Lactobacillus, Genetics, Prokaryotes, Molecular Biology, 030304 developmental biology, Whole genome sequencing, 0303 health sciences, biology, Contig, Strain (chemistry), 030306 microbiology, food and beverages, biology.organism_classification, C content, Computer science, 3. Good health, séquence du génome, lactobacillus, Informatique (Sciences cognitives), humain, Autre (Sciences du Vivant)
Abstract: We report the draft genome sequence of the strain Lactobacillus hominis CRBIP 24.179 T , isolated from a human clinical sample. The total length of the 28 contigs is about 1.9 Mb, with a G+C content of 37% and 1,983 coding sequences.
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270. Introduction. Chapter 1

Author: Pâques, Luc, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), UE Research Infrastructure Action 'TREEBREEDEX'. Contract Number 026076, and Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (UAGPF)
Subjects: forest tree species, european cooperation, genetic improvement, breeding objective, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, genetic breeding, breeding strategy, breeding perspective, forest tree breeding, improved variety, forest tree, forest reproductive material
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271. Dynamical Splayed Ferromagnetic Ground State in the Quantum Spin Ice Yb 2 Sn 2 O 7

Author: Yaouanc, A., Dalmas De Réotier, P., Bonville, P., Hodges, A., Glazkov, V., Keller, L., Sikolenko, V., Bartkowiak, M., Amato, A., Baines, C., King, P. J. C., Gubbens, P. C. M., Forget, A., Service de Physique Statistique, Magnétisme et Supraconductivité (SPSMS - UMR 9001), Institut Nanosciences et Cryogénie (INAC), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Université Grenoble Alpes [2016-2019] (UGA [2016-2019])-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Université Grenoble Alpes [2016-2019] (UGA [2016-2019]), Service de physique de l'état condensé (SPEC - UMR3680), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Université Paris-Saclay-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems [Moscow], Russian Academy of Sciences [Moscow] (RAS), Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging [Paul Scherrer Institute] (LNS), Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), ISIS Facility, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)-Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme through the Key Action: Strengthening the European Research Area, Research Infrastructures (Contract No. RII3-CT-2003-505925) and under the 7th Framework Programme through the ‘Research Infrastructures’ Action of the ‘Capacities’ Programme (Contract No. CP-CSA_INFRA-2008-1.1.1 and No. 226507-NMI3), and European Project: 226507,EC:FP7:INFRA,FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-1,NMI3(2009)
Subjects: [PHYS]Physics [physics]
Abstract: International audience; From magnetic, specific heat, 170Yb Mo¨ssbauer effect, neutron diffraction, and muon spin relaxationmeasurements on polycrystalline Yb2Sn2O7, we show that below the first order transition at 0.15 K all ofthe Yb3þ ions are long-range magnetically ordered and each has a moment of 1:1B which lies at ’ 10 toa common fourfold cubic axis. The four sublattice moments have four different directions away from thisaxis and are therefore noncoplanar. We term this arrangement splayed ferromagnetism. This ground statehas a dynamical component with a fluctuation rate in the megahertz range. The net ferromagneticexchange interaction has an anisotropy that favors the local threefold axis. We discuss our results in termsof the phase diagram proposed by Savary and Balents [Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 037202 (2012)] for apyrochlore lattice of Kramers 1=2 effective spins
Published: 2013
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272. Larches ([i]Larix[/i] sp.). Chapter 2

Author: Pâques, Luc, Foffová, Elena, Heinze, Berthold, Lelu-Walter, Marie-Anne, Liesebach, Mirko, Philippe, Gwenael, Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (UAGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), National Forest Centre (Národné lesnícke centrum) (NLC), Institut für Genetik/Department of Genetics, Abteilung Genomforschung/Unit of Genome, Federal Research and Training Centre for Forests Natural Hazards and Landscape, Institut für Forstgenetik (FG), Institute of Forest Genetics, Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries, Ecosystèmes forestiers (UR EFNO), Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (IRSTEA), UE Research Infrastructure Action 'TREEBREEDEX'. Contract Number 026076, and Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF)
Subjects: genetic gain, intraspecific hybridization, [SDV.BIO]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biotechnology, geographical organization, sudeten larch, interspecific hybridization, breeding strategy, breeding perspective, forest tree species, needle, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, silesian larch, larch breeding, molecular marker, natural distribution, carpathian larch, breeding objective, alpine larch, breeding methodology, genetic diversity, somatic embryogenesis, japanese larch, forest reproductive material, european larch, use of wood, european cooperation, geographic variability, pollen, improved variety
Abstract: European larch (Larix decidua) is a native species from the Alps and from several mountainous ranges in Central Europe. Its early introduction outside its native range, especially in lowlands western and northern Europe has been problematic for ecological (phenology) and sanitary (canker) reasons due to the lack of knowledge of its genetic variability. As a substitute, Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) and then hybrids between European and Japanese larches have been preferred in these regions together with Siberian larches in northern Scandinavia. Results from intensive provenances testing (as early as in the 1940s) have been the corner stone on which breeding programmes have developed both at the intra- (mostly in Central and Eastern Europe) and inter-specific (mostly in North-Western Europe) levels. Inter-specific hybridization is probably the most emblematic and promising breeding strategy for larch, taking benefit of both species trait complementarity, hybrid vigour (heterosis) and hybrid homeostasis. While seed orchards are now the main source for dissemination of genetic progress for European larch, mass-production of hybrid larch remains problematic either through sexual (hybridization seed orchard) or asexual (vegetative propagation by cutting) ways and still impedes large deployment of hybrids in Europe. While progress is expected from current research on this topic (coupling of somatic embryogenesis with bulk vegetative propagation by cutting, 2nd generation hybridization orchard), other hot issues include decoding of heterosis, evaluation of genetic variability for the most original larch wood properties (heartwood formation and durability), adaptation to climate, etc. Joined efforts at European level are expected for genetic resource conservation, breeding and deployment, and tackling of several scientific and technical bottlenecks.
Published: 2013
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273. Ochrolechia kerguelensis sp. nov. from the Southern Hemisphere and O. antarctica reinstated from the synonymy of O. parella

Author: Martin Kukwa, Damien Ertz, Imke Schmitt, Maryvonne Charrier, Magdalena Dudek, Alan M. Fryday, Botanic Garden Meise, Dept Plant Biology, Michigan State University [East Lansing], Michigan State University System-Michigan State University System, Institut für Ökologie, Evolution & Diversität, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Ecosystèmes, biodiversité, évolution [Rennes] (ECOBIO), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Rennes (OSUR)-Institut Ecologie et Environnement (INEE), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université de Rennes 1 (UR1), Université de Rennes (UNIV-RENNES)-Université de Rennes (UNIV-RENNES), Department of Plant Taxonomy and Nature Conservation, University of Gdańsk (UG), Synthesys Project - European Community Research Infrastructure Action (FP7) 'Capacities' program (DE-TAF-5105), IPEV Program 136 Subanteco, Meise Botanic Garden [Belgium] (Plantentuin), Université de Rennes (UR)-Institut Ecologie et Environnement (INEE), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Rennes (OSUR), and Université de Rennes (UR)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Université de Rennes 2 (UR2)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Université de Rennes 2 (UR2)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
Subjects: 0301 basic medicine, Phylogenetic tree, biology, Plant Science, 030108 mycology & parasitology, Gyrophoric acid, biology.organism_classification, subantarctic islands, Ascocarp, taxonomy, 03 medical and health sciences, chemistry.chemical_compound, Taxon, chemistry, Algae, Botany, Taxonomy (biology), [SDE.BE]Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity and Ecology, Ochrolechia, Southern Hemisphere, Pertusariales, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, biodiversity
Abstract: International audience; Ochrolechia kerguelensis Ertz & Kukwa is described as new to science from the subantarctic islands of Kerguelen. It is characterized by pruinose ascomata, usually 4-spored asci, large ascospores of 50-90 × 32-56 µm, the production of gyrophoric acid only in the apothecia and the lack of variolaric acid. A photobiont with cells containing orange guttules such as in trentepohlioid algae is recorded for the first time in the genus Ochrolechia, being present in O. austroamericana and O. kerguelensis. Ochrolechia antarctica is reinstated from the synonymy of O. parella and treated as a distinct species. Chemical and morphological differences between these taxa are discussed. Ochrolechia chilensis and O. deceptionis are treated as synonyms of O. antarctica. The phylogenetic placement of O. antarctica, O. austroamericana and O. kerguelensis is investigated using mtSSU rDNA sequences and a Bayesian analysis. A key to all fertile, saxicolous Ochrolechia species with a C+ red epihymenium occurring in the Southern Hemisphere is presented. © 2016 Magnolia Press.
Published: 2016
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274. Review of Neuroleon Navas of West Africa with descriptions of four new species (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae)

Author: Bruno Michel, Massouroudini Akoudjin, Centre de Biologie pour la Gestion des Populations (UMR CBGP), Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Centre international d'études supérieures en sciences agronomiques (Montpellier SupAgro)-Université de Montpellier (UM)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD [France-Sud])-Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier (Montpellier SupAgro), Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro), Centre International de Recherche Développement sur l'Elevage en Zone Subhumide (CIRDES), SYNTHESYS project, European Community Research Infrastructure Action, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Project: 226506,EC:FP7:INFRA,FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-1,SYNTHESYS(2009), and Centre international de recherche-développement sur l'élevage en zone sub-humide (CIRDES)
Subjects: 0106 biological sciences, Identification, Insecta, Arthropoda, Distribution géographique, [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], 010607 zoology, Zoology, 010603 evolutionary biology, 01 natural sciences, Myrmeleontinae, West africa, Afrotropical Region, Type (biology), Genus, Animalia, Myrmeleontidae, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Taxonomy, biology, Neuroptera, L60 - Taxonomie et géographie animales, Taxonomie, Biodiversity, Anatomie animale, Antlion, Nemoleontini, biology.organism_classification, Animal Science and Zoology, Taxonomy (biology)
Abstract: International audience; The Neuroleon species of sub-Saharan West Africa are reviewed. Eight species are recorded: N. drosimus Navas, N. lapidarius nov. sp., N. modestus (Navas), N. nubilatus (Navas), N. rapax nov. sp., N. raptor nov. sp., N. pardalice (Banks), and N. ruber nov. sp. A ninth species, N. nigericus Navas, of which no specimens could be examined, is tentatively maintained in the genus Neuroleon pending examination of the type. Three new synonymies are established. Seven species are removed from the genus Neuroleon. N. pardalice is recorded from the region for the first time. The species are illustrated and keyed.
Published: 2012

275. Mass Movements in a Transform Margin Setting: The Example of the Eastern Demerara Rise

Author: France Pattier, Lies Loncke, Verginie Gaullier, Bruno Vendeville, Agnès Maillard, Christophe Basile, Martin Patriat, Walter R. Roest, Benoît Loubrieu, Unité de recherche Géosciences Marines (Ifremer) (GM), Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER), Centre de formation et de recherche sur l'environnement marin (CEFREM), Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Géosystèmes, Université de Lille, Sciences et Technologies-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Laboratoire des Mécanismes et Transfert en Géologie (LMTG), Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (OMP), Météo France-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Météo France-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Tectonique reliefs et bassins, Institut des Sciences de la Terre (ISTerre), Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut Français des Sciences et Technologies des Transports, de l'Aménagement et des Réseaux (IFSTTAR)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Institut de recherche pour le développement [IRD] : UR219-PRES Université de Grenoble-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut Français des Sciences et Technologies des Transports, de l'Aménagement et des Réseaux (IFSTTAR)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Institut de recherche pour le développement [IRD] : UR219-PRES Université de Grenoble-Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB [Université de Savoie] [Université de Chambéry])-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), French Research Program 'Action Marges', Yasuhiro Yamada, Kiichiro Kawamura, Ken Ikehara, Yujiro Ogawa, Roger Urgeles, David Mosher, and Jason Chaytor and Michael Strasser
Subjects: 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences, Transform fault, 010502 geochemistry & geophysics, Neogene, 01 natural sciences, Fluid escapes, Paleontology, MTD's, Geography, Demerara Rise, Margin (machine learning), Sedimentary rock, Bathymetry, Submarine pipeline, [SDU.STU.GM]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Geomorphology, 14. Life underwater, Transform margin, Paleogene, Cartography, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Abstract: 5th International Symposium; International audience; The eastern Demerara Rise located offshore French Guiana was surveyed in 2003 (GUYAPLAC cruise, part of the French EXTRAPLAC program) using multibeam bathymetry and imagery, 6-channel seismic data and 3-5 kHz echosounding. Analysis of seismic data shows that the flank of the Demerara Rise endures repetitive sliding of its Paleogene to Neogene sedimentary cover towards the ocean. Fluid escapes seem to be closely associated with the activity of those slides and deep faults seems to impact the location of the main headscarp. We suspect fluid overpressures and the specific architecture of transform boundaries ("free border") to be key parameters in the development of wide MTD's retrogressively eroding the eastern Demerara Rise.
Published: 2011
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276. Les niveaux à échinodermes de Bou Nemrou, un gisement à préservation exceptionnelle de l'Ordovicien supérieur du Tafilalt occidental (Maroc)

Author: Bertrand Lefebvre, Fleur Noailles, Hunter, Aaron W., Elise Nardin, Serge Régnault, Benjamin Franzin, Peter van Roy, Khadija El Hariri, Laboratoire de Géologie de Lyon - Terre, Planètes, Environnement [Lyon] (LGL-TPE), École normale supérieure - Lyon (ENS Lyon)-Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL), Université de Lyon-Université de Lyon-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Research School of Earth Sciences [London], Birkbeck College [University of London], Laboratoire des Mécanismes et Transfert en Géologie (LMTG), Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (OMP), Météo France-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Météo France-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Nantes, School of Geological Sciences, University College Dublin [Dublin] (UCD), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cadi Ayyad [Marrakech] (UCA), Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 Structuring the European Research Area Program par le biais du projet Synthesis DE-TAF-4766 (Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin), Laboratoire de Géologie de Lyon - Terre, Planètes, Environnement (LGL-TPE), École normale supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon)-Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL), Université de Lyon-Université de Lyon-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Étienne (UJM)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Université de Toulouse (UT)-Université de Toulouse (UT)-Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (OMP), Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), and Université de Toulouse (UT)-Université de Toulouse (UT)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Météo-France -Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Météo-France -Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
Subjects: Maroc, Ordovicien, échinodermes, [SDU.STU]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences, préservation exceptionnelle, Anti-Atlas, Lagerstätten
Abstract: International audience; Le site de Bou Nemrou, situé dans le Tafilalt occidental (Anti-Atlas oriental, Maroc) compte parmi les rares gisements à préservation exceptionnelle (Lagerstätten) connus actuellement dans l'0rdovicen supérieur à avoir livré des restes d'organismes peu ou pas minéralisés, associés à une faune marine benthique abondante et diversifiée. Ce même gisement a également livré plusieurs niveaux trèsè riches en échinodermes (starfish beds), dont la préservation est tout à fait remarquable. Elle résulterait de l'enfouissement rapide, in situ et de leur vivant, de véritables "prairies" à échinodermes par des dépôts de tempête. Les starfish bes de Bou Nemrou sont dominés par les éocrinoïdes et les stylophores, auxquels sont associés des crinoïdes, des cyclocystoïdes, des édriastéroïdes et des ophiures. Il s'agit d'un assemblage caractéristique des eaux froides de la Province méditerranéenne. Ces niveaux peuvent témoigner de la colonisation opportuniste du fond marin par des populations denses d'échinodermes suite à des pertubations environnementales
Published: 2011

277. TREEBREEDEX. A working model network of tree improvement for competitive, multifunctional and sustainable European forestry - Integrating Activity implemented as Coordination Action

Author: Pâques, Luc E., Unité de recherche Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières (AGPF), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Funded by the European Community under the 'Structuring the European Research Area' Specific Programme Research Infrastructures action, Contrat : RICA-CT-2006-026076, Superviseur : Luc E. Pâques, Type de commande : Commande avec contrat/convention/lettre de saisine, and Type de commanditaire ou d'auteur de la saisine : Organisations européennes
Subjects: [SDE.MCG]Environmental Sciences/Global Changes, [SDV.BV]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology, [SDE.BE]Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity and Ecology, [SDV.BDD]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Development Biology, [SDE.ES]Environmental Sciences/Environmental and Society
Published: 2011

278. Use of an in-house approach to study the three-dimensional structures of various outer membrane proteins: structure of the alcaligin outer membrane transporter FauA from Bordetella pertussis

Author: David Cobessi, Ahmed Meksem, Cornelia Reimmann, Karl Brillet, Emmanuelle Lauber, Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA), Unité mixte de recherche interactions plantes-microorganismes, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Département de Microbiologie Fondamentale, Université de Lausanne (UNIL), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), European Community Research Infrastructure Action : RII3/CT/2004/5060008, Ministere de l'Enseignement Superieur, de la Recherche et de la Technologie, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Toulouse (UT)-Université de Toulouse (UT)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), and Université de Lausanne = University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Subjects: Models, Molecular, BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS, Bordetella pertussis, Protein Conformation, Iron, Recombinant Fusion Proteins, Receptors, Cell Surface, Crystallography, X-Ray, Hydroxamic Acids, 010402 general chemistry, 01 natural sciences, 03 medical and health sciences, Protein structure, Bacterial Proteins, Structural Biology, Protein Interaction Mapping, [CHIM.CRIS]Chemical Sciences/Cristallography, Outer membrane efflux proteins, 030304 developmental biology, 0303 health sciences, biology, FauA, Chemiosmosis, Membrane Proteins, Transporter, General Medicine, biology.organism_classification, 0104 chemical sciences, Membrane protein, Biochemistry, TonB-DEPENDENT OUTER MEMBRANE TRANSPORTERS, Virulence-related outer membrane protein family, Protons, Apoproteins, Bacterial outer membrane, Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins
Abstract: International audience; Bordetella pertussis is the bacterial agent of whooping cough in humans. Under iron-limiting conditions, it produces the siderophore alcaligin. Released to the extracellular environment, alcaligin chelates iron, which is then taken up as a ferric alcaligin complex via the FauA outer membrane transporter. FauA belongs to a family of TonB-dependent outer membrane transporters that function using energy derived from the proton motive force. Using an in-house protocol for membrane-protein expression, purification and crystallization, FauA was crystallized in its apo form together with three other TonB-dependent transporters from different organisms. Here, the protocol used to study FauA is described and its three-dimensional structure determined at 2.3 Å resolution is discussed.
Published: 2009
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279. A holistic stock analysis of Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) from the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea

Author: Davies, Carys Ann, Brophy, Deirdre, Gosling, Elizabeth M., Irish Government, National Development Plan 2000-2006, and European Community Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6
Subjects: Albacore tuna, Stock structure, Mediterranean Sea, Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), North Atlantic Ocean, Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), North Atlantic Ocean, Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), Albacore tuna, Stock structure, North Atlantic Ocean, Life and Physical Sciences - GMIT
Abstract: Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga, Bonnaterre, 1788) is a highly migratory scombrid with a cosmopolitan distribution inhabiting all the worlds’ ocean, in both tropical and temperate regions. Albacore juveniles and adults are highly exploited, with the main commercial fisheries in the North East Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea targeting juvenile feeding aggregations. The life history of this species is poorly known and very little is understood regarding the stock origin of the exploited fish. Current management assumes a single panmictic stock in the North Atlantic with the Mediterranean as a separate management unit; previous studies have identified potential heterogeneity within the North Atlantic stock. Uncertainties are evident in age estimations and the interpretation of growth increments of this species; this presents problems for stock assessment which is based on an age-structured model. This study evaluates age estimation and stock discrimination techniques (otolith chemistry, otolith shape and genetics). It addresses the potential evidence of stock heterogeneity. This study provides new insight into stock structure in the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. A comparative exercise was undertaken to assess bias and precision in interand intra-reader age estimations. Dorsal spines are the preferred aging structure in albacore tuna. The level of precision obtained using spines and alternative structures (scales and otoliths) for age estimation was assessed. Inconsistencies in interpretation between structures and between age-readers may introduce error into age data used for stock assessment. Linear bias was detected among readers for all structures, with readers systematically over- or underestimating age relative to each other. Agreement of age estimates derived using different structures from the same fish was low, and scales appeared to provide lower estimates of age than spines. The vascularisation of the core region of the spine can affect accurate age assessments in older fish. The readability of the first annual increment in the dorsal spine was tested. The first annulus was consistently identified in albacore aged two to five. Inter-cohort differences in growth were identified. The study highlighted the need for further inter-calibration of albacore tuna ageing methodologies. Additional study is required on age-specific growth rates within different albacore cohorts.
Published: 2009

280. Working Report on the Status Quo of Nanomaterials Impact on Health and Environment

Author: Krug, Harald, Apostolova, Margarita, Bake, Marite Arija, Chambers, Gordon, Chiriac, Horia, Herzog, Eva, Hand, Victoria, Höck, Jürgen, Hoet, Peter, Lupu, Nicoleta, McCormack, Declan, Remskar, Maja, Robillard, George, Smisterova, Jamila, Stetkiewicz, Jan, Tanasescu, Speranta, Tsatsakis, Aris, Vaughn, David, Wick, Peter, Wörle-Knirsch, Jörg, and Project funded by the European Community under the 'Structuring the European Research Area' Specific Programme Research Infrastructures action (FP6)
Subjects: International Public Health, hazard, protocols, Environmental Health and Protection, health, regulation, exposure, recommendations, impact, Materials Chemistry, Nanoparticles, environemnatl, nanomaterials, risk, toxicology
Abstract: Nanotechnology is regarded as one of the key technologies of the future and associated with high expectations by politics, science and economy. Artificially produced nanosized particles and nanoscale system components have new properties which are of importance for the development of new products and applications. Such new properties of materials and substances result from the special properties of surfaces and interfaces and in part, from the geometric shape of the material. In theory nanoparticles (NPs) can be produced from nearly any chemical; however, most NPs that are currently in use today have been made from transition metals, silicon, carbon (single-walled carbon nanotubes; fullerenes), and metal oxides (zinc dioxide and titanium dioxide). Potentially harmful effects of nanotechnology might arise as a result of the nature of the NPs themselves, the characteristics of the products made from them, or aspects of the manufacturing process involved (Borm and Kreyling, 2004). The large surface area, crystalline structure, and reactivity of some NPs may facilitate transport in the environment or lead to harm because of their interactions with cellular material. In the case of nanomaterials, size matters, and could facilitate and exacerbate any harmful effects caused by the composition of the material. The highest risks for humans and the environment are associated with nanomaterials contained in products in the form of free particles. As long as NPs remain firmly embedded in materials, hardly any risk should be expected (Brouwer, 2004). However, it has to be clarified in these cases whether and in which form nanomaterials can be released into the environment during the production process, the use of a product, due to ageing and degradation as well as during disposal and recycling processes. Of course, also in the case of nanomaterials, environmental risk assessment should take into account their entire life cycle.
Published: 2008

281. CATALYSE Toolkit. Specifications for the processing and editorial chain from territorial data to results

Author: Girardot, Jean-Jacques, Masselot, Cyril, Girardot, Jean-Jacques, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de l'Environnement Claude Nicolas Ledoux ( MSHE ), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique ( CNRS ) -Université de Franche-Comté ( UFC ), Théoriser et modéliser pour aménager ( ThéMA ), Université de Bourgogne ( UB ) -Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique ( CNRS ) -Université de Franche-Comté ( UFC ), of the European Research Coordination Action of the European Network of Territorial Intelligence, FP6 – 2004 – CITIZENS – 5 – 8.2.2 - CA 029127 - caENTI, project funded under FP6 research program of the European Union, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de l'Environnement Claude Nicolas Ledoux (MSHE), Université de Franche-Comté (UFC), Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC)-Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Théoriser et modéliser pour aménager (UMR 6049) (ThéMA), Université de Bourgogne (UB)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université de Franche-Comté (UFC), Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC)-Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC), Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de l'Environnement Claude Nicolas Ledoux (UAR 3124) (MSHE), and Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université de Bourgogne (UB)-Université de Franche-Comté (UFC)
Subjects: [SHS.HISPHILSO]Humanities and Social Sciences/History, Philosophy and Sociology of Sciences, Territorial Intelligence, [SHS.HISPHILSO] Humanities and Social Sciences/History, Philosophy and Sociology of Sciences, processing, [ SHS.HISPHILSO ] Humanities and Social Sciences/History, Philosophy and Sociology of Sciences, territorial data, editorial chain, Intelligence territoriale, Specifications, “CATALYSE Toolkit”
Published: 2008

282. Polarized emission of GaN/AlN quantum dots : single dot spectroscopy and symmetry-based theory

Author: Pierre Lefebvre, Richard Bardoux, Thierry Bretagnon, Sébastien Rousset, Fabrice Semond, Thierry Guillet, Thierry Taliercio, Bernard Gil, Groupe d'étude des semiconducteurs (GES), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Montpellier 2 - Sciences et Techniques (UM2), Centre de recherche sur l'hétéroepitaxie et ses applications (CRHEA), Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (... - 2019) (UNS), COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Côte d'Azur (UCA), Contrat MENRT ACI BUGATI et BOQUANI, and French Ministry of Education and Research. Projects 'Action Concertee Incitative - Nanosciences'. BOQUANI and BUGATI.
Subjects: Materials science, excitons, FOS: Physical sciences, quantum dots, 02 engineering and technology, 01 natural sciences, GaN, Condensed Matter::Materials Science, 0103 physical sciences, Emission spectrum, [SPI.NANO]Engineering Sciences [physics]/Micro and nanotechnologies/Microelectronics, 010306 general physics, Anisotropy, Spectroscopy, AlN, [PHYS.PHYS.PHYS-OPTICS]Physics [physics]/Physics [physics]/Optics [physics.optics], Condensed matter physics, Linear polarization, PACS: 71.35.-y, 71.70.Gm, 73.21.La, 78.55.Cr, 78.67.Hc, Exchange interaction, 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics, Polarization (waves), Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Condensed Matter - Other Condensed Matter, wurtzite, Quantum dot, [PHYS.COND.CM-GEN]Physics [physics]/Condensed Matter [cond-mat]/Other [cond-mat.other], [PHYS.COND.CM-MS]Physics [physics]/Condensed Matter [cond-mat]/Materials Science [cond-mat.mtrl-sci], [SPI.OPTI]Engineering Sciences [physics]/Optics / Photonic, 0210 nano-technology, Molecular beam epitaxy, Other Condensed Matter (cond-mat.other)
Abstract: International audience; We report micro-photoluminescence studies of single GaN/AlN quantum dots grown along the (0001) crystal axis by molecular beam epitaxy on Si(111) substrates. The emission lines exhibit a linear polarization along the growth plane, but with varying magnitudes of the polarization degree and with principal polarization axes that do not necessarily correspond to crystallographic directions. Moreover, we could not observe any splitting of polarized emission lines, at least within the spectral resolution of our setup (1 meV). We propose a model based on the joint effects of electron-hole exchange interaction and in-plane anisotropy of strain and/or quantum dot shape, in order to explain the quantitative differences between our observations and those previously reported on, e.g. CdTe- or InAs-based quantum dots.
Published: 2008
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283. Lodetiella magnifica nov. gen. and nov. sp. (Insecta: Palaeodictyoptera; Permian), an extreme situation in wing morphology of palaeopterous insects

Author: Jörg W. Schneider, André Nel, Georges Gand, Olivier Béthoux, Origine, structure et évolution de la biodiversité (OSEB), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (MNHN)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paléobiodiversité et paléoenvironnements, Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6 ( UPMC ) -Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique ( CNRS ), Department of Palaeontology - Institute of Geology, Bergakademie Freiberg, Biogéosciences [Dijon] ( BGS ), Université de Bourgogne ( UB ) -AgroSup Dijon - Institut National Supérieur des Sciences Agronomiques, de l'Alimentation et de l'Environnement-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique ( CNRS ), Work partly supported by an ABC-project grant (RBINS, European Community, Access to Research Infrastructure action of the Improving Human Research Potential Programme, 2003) and by the grant Schn 408/7–1 and 2, Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (MNHN)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6 (UPMC), Department of Palaeontology - Institute for Geology, Technishe Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (TU Bergakademie Freiberg), Biogéosciences [UMR 6282] [Dijon] (BGS), Université de Bourgogne (UB)-AgroSup Dijon - Institut National Supérieur des Sciences Agronomiques, de l'Alimentation et de l'Environnement-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (MNHN)-Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6 (UPMC)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Biogéosciences [UMR 6282] (BGS), and Université de Bourgogne (UB)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
Subjects: 0106 biological sciences, 010506 paleontology, Permian, Carryzopteryx, [SDV.BID]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biodiversity, Biostratigraphy, [SDV.BID.SPT]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biodiversity/Systematics, Phylogenetics and taxonomy, 010603 evolutionary biology, 01 natural sciences, Calvertiellidae, Mecynoptera, Paleontology, Palaeoptera, Palaeodictyopteroidea, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences, Flight mode, [ SDU.STU.PG ] Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Paleontology, Palaeodictyoptera, biology, Mandibulata, Lode`ve basin, biology.organism_classification, Taxon, Space and Planetary Science, Superorder, [SDU.STU.PG]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Paleontology, Ecological preference, [ SDV.BID.SPT ] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biodiversity/Systematics, Phylogenetics and taxonomy
Abstract: 9 pages; International audience; Based on published data and review of Mecynoptera splendida Handlirsch, 1904, a wing venation ground plan applicable to most taxa of the Palaeozoic superorder Palaeodictyopteroidea is proposed, where each major vein system has a simple anterior sector, and, primitively, a dichotomously branched posterior sector. Lodetiella magnifica nov. gen. and sp. is described, based on an isolated hind wing from the Salagou Formation (Middle to Late Permian; He´rault, France). The venation of Lodetiella magnifica conforms to the predicted ground plan, but differs by its simple posterior cubitus sector. This character is diagnostic of the family Calvertiellidae (Palaeodictyoptera), whose diagnosis is updated.Wing movement in flight is inferred from the peculiar wing vein organization of Lodetiella magnifica. Some ecological preferences might explain the relative rarity of calvertiellids in the fossil record.
Published: 2007
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284. Specifications for the software 'PRAGMA' of quantitative collection and treatment software

Author: Girardot, Jean-Jacques, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de l'Environnement Claude Nicolas Ledoux (UAR 3124) (MSHE), Université de Franche-Comté (UFC), Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC)-Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Théoriser et modéliser pour aménager (UMR 6049) (ThéMA), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université de Bourgogne (UB)-Université de Franche-Comté (UFC), Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC)-Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté [COMUE] (UBFC), of the European Research Coordination Action of the European Network of Territorial Intelligence, FP6 – 2004 – CITIZENS – 5 – 8.2.2 - CA 029127 - caENTI, project funded under FP6 research program of the European Union, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de l'Environnement Claude Nicolas Ledoux (MSHE), Université de Bourgogne (UB)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université de Franche-Comté (UFC), Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de l'Environnement Claude Nicolas Ledoux ( MSHE ), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique ( CNRS ) -Université de Franche-Comté ( UFC ), Théoriser et modéliser pour aménager ( ThéMA ), Université de Bourgogne ( UB ) -Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique ( CNRS ) -Université de Franche-Comté ( UFC ), and Girardot, Jean-Jacques
Subjects: Territorial Intelligence, [SHS.HISPHILSO]Humanities and Social Sciences/History, Philosophy and Sociology of Sciences, [SHS.HISPHILSO] Humanities and Social Sciences/History, Philosophy and Sociology of Sciences, quantitative collection, [ SHS ] Humanities and Social Sciences, treatment softwar, [SHS] Humanities and Social Sciences, Specifications? software “PRAGMA”, [ SHS.HISPHILSO ] Humanities and Social Sciences/History, Philosophy and Sociology of Sciences, Intelligence territoriale, [SHS]Humanities and Social Sciences
Published: 2006

285. Sub-domain finite element method for efficiently considering strong skin and proximity effects

Author: Laurent Krähenbühl, Patrick Dular, Ruth V. Sabariego, Johan Gyselinck, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Institut Montefiore), Université de Liège, Faculté des Sciences appliquées [Bruxelles], Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Ampère (AMPERE), École Centrale de Lyon (ECL), Université de Lyon-Université de Lyon-Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL), Université de Lyon-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon), Université de Lyon-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE), Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE), and This work was supported in part by the Belgian Science Policy (IAP P6/21) and the Belgian French Community (Research Concerted Action ARC 03/08-298)
Subjects: Engineering, 02 engineering and technology, Volume mesh, finite element analysis, Inductor, 01 natural sciences, law.invention, law, 0103 physical sciences, 0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, Eddy current, Electronic engineering, Boundary value problem, Time domain, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical conductor, ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS, 010302 applied physics, electrical conductivity, business.industry, Applied Mathematics, 020208 electrical & electronic engineering, Mathematical analysis, [SPI.NRJ]Engineering Sciences [physics]/Electric power, [INFO.INFO-MO]Computer Science [cs]/Modeling and Simulation, Finite element method, Computer Science Applications, Conductor, [SPI.ELEC]Engineering Sciences [physics]/Electromagnetism, Computational Theory and Mathematics, business
Abstract: PurposeThis paper seeks to develop a sub‐domain perturbation technique to efficiently calculate strong skin and proximity effects in conductors within frequency and time domain finite element (FE) analyses.Design/methodology/approachA reference eddy current FE problem is first solved by considering perfect conductors. This is done via appropriate boundary conditions (BCs) on the conductors. Next the solution of the reference problem gives the source for eddy current FE perturbation sub‐problems in each conductor then considered with a finite conductivity. Each of these problems requires an appropriate volume mesh of the associated conductor and its surrounding region.FindingsThe skin and proximity effects in both active and passive conductors can be accurately determined in a wide frequency range, allowing for precise losses calculations in inductors as well as in external conducting pieces.Originality/valueThe developed method allows one to accurately determine the current density distributions and ensuing losses in conductors of any shape, not only in the frequency domain but also in the time domain. Therefore, it extends the domain of validity and applicability of impedance‐type BC techniques. It also offers an original way to uncouple FE regions that allows the solution process to be lightened, as well as efficient parameterized analyses on the signal form and the conductor characteristics.
Published: 2006
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286. Surface emissivity data from PORTOS-Avignon experiment. Appendix B

Author: Chanzy, Andre, Wigneron, Jean-Pierre, Calvet, J.C., LAGUERRE, L., Raju, S., Unité de Science du Sol, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Unité de bioclimatologie, C. Matzler (Editeur), and European Commission - Directorate General of Research, COST Action 712, Bruxelles (BEL)
Subjects: radiométrie microonde, télédétection, température du sol, [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], [SDE]Environmental Sciences, radiométrie infrarouge, humidité du sol, BASE DE DONNEES, ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS
Abstract: International audience
Published: 2000

287. Espaces de travail et planification de trajectoire des robots parallèles plans

Author: Merlet, Jean-Pierre, Mouly, Nicolas, Geometry, Algorithms and Robotics (PRISME), Inria Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée (CRISAM), Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria)-Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria), Ce travail a été partiellement soutenu par Esprit Research Basic Action 6546 (PROMOtion), and INRIA
Subjects: PLANIFICATION DE TRAJECTOIRE, [INFO.INFO-OH]Computer Science [cs]/Other [cs.OH], ROBOT PARALLÈLE PLAN, ESPACE DE TRAVAIL
Abstract: Nous présentons des algorithmes géométriques permettant de calculer différents types d'espaces de travail des robots parallèles plans: atteignables par l'organe terminal avec une orientation fixée. espace maximal c'est-à-dire l'ensemble des positions atteignables par l'organe terminal avec au moins une orientation. espace à orientation inclusive c'est-à-dire l'ensemble des positions atteignables avec au moins une orientation dans un intervalle donné. espace à orientation totale c'est-à-dire l'ensemble des positions atteignables avec toutes les orientations d'un intervalle donné. espace dextre c'est-à-dire l'ensemble des positions atteignables avec toutes les orientations possibles. Dans la seconde partie de ce rapport nous présentons des algorithmes permettant la planification des mouvements du robot qui utilisent la connaissance de ces divers types d'espace
Published: 1994

288. On the multisearching problem for hypercubes

Author: Mikhail J. Atallah, Andreas Fabri, Department of Computer Science [Purdue], Purdue University [West Lafayette], Geometry, Algorithms and Robotics (PRISME), Inria Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée (CRISAM), Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria)-Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria), Ce travail a été partiellement soutenu par National Science Foundation et Esprit Research Basic Action N°7141 (ALCOM II), and INRIA
Subjects: Control and Optimization, Parallel algorithms, Computer science, Trapezoidal decomposition, [INFO.INFO-OH]Computer Science [cs]/Other [cs.OH], Parallel algorithm, Multisearch, 0102 computer and information sciences, 02 engineering and technology, 01 natural sciences, Combinatorics, Set (abstract data type), Computer Science::Hardware Architecture, Multisearching, 0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, Point location, Time complexity, Mathematics, Discrete mathematics, Sequence, Computer Sciences, Sorting, ComputerSystemsOrganization_PROCESSORARCHITECTURES, Binary logarithm, Computational geometry, Search tree, Computer Science Applications, 020202 computer hardware & architecture, Hypercube, Computational Mathematics, Computational Theory and Mathematics, 010201 computation theory & mathematics, 020201 artificial intelligence & image processing, Geometry and Topology, Constant (mathematics)
Abstract: We build on the work of Dehne and Rau-Chaplin and give improved bounds for the multisearch problem on a hypercube. This is a parallel search problem where the elements in the structure S to be searched are totally ordered, but where it is not possible to compare in constant time any two given queries q and q'. This problem is fundamental in computational geometry, for example it models planar point location in a slab. More precisely, we are given on a n-processor hypercube a sorted n-element sequence S and a set Q of n queries and we need to find for each query q [??]Q its location in the sorted S. Note that one cannot solve this problem by sorting S[??] Q, because every comparison- based parallel sorting algorithm needs to compare a pair q, q' [??]Q in constant time. We present an improved algorithm for the multisearch problem, one that takes 0(log n(log log n)3) time on a n-processor hypercube. This essentially replaces a logarithmic factor in the time complexities of previous schemes by a (log log n)3 factor. The hypercube model for which we claim our bounds is the standard one, with 0(1) memory registers per processor, and with one-port communication. Each register can store 0(log n) bits, so that a processor knows its ID.
Published: 1994
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289. Dog bites postman: Point location in the moving Voronoi diagram and related problems

Author: Mordecai J. Golin, Olivier Devillers, Geometry, Algorithms and Robotics (PRISME), Inria Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée (CRISAM), Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria)-Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria), Ce travail a été partiellement soutenu par Esprit Research Basic Action, ALCOM II et 'PROMotion', INRIA, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Subjects: Delaunay triangulation, Applied Mathematics, [INFO.INFO-OH]Computer Science [cs]/Other [cs.OH], Computational geometry, [INFO.INFO-CG]Computer Science [cs]/Computational Geometry [cs.CG], Data structure, Weighted Voronoi diagram, Theoretical Computer Science, Randomized algorithm, Set (abstract data type), First variation, Combinatorics, Computational Mathematics, Computational Theory and Mathematics, Point location, Point (geometry), Geometry and Topology, Centroidal Voronoi tessellation, Constant (mathematics), Voronoi diagram, Algorithm, ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS, Mathematics
Abstract: In this paper, we discuss two variations of the two-dimensional post-office problem that arise when the post-offices are n postmen moving with constant velocities. The first variation addresses the question: given a point q0and time t0who is the nearest postman to q0at time t0? We present a randomized incremental data structure that answers the query in expected O( log2n) time. The second variation views a query point as a dog searching for a postman to bite and finds the postman that a dog running with speed vdcould reach first. While it is quite straightforward to design a data structure for the first problem, designing one for the second appears more difficult. We show that if the dog is quicker than all of the postmen then there is a nice correspondence between the problems. This correspondence will permit us to use the data structure developed for the first problem to solve the second one in O( log2n) time as well.The proposed structure is semi-dynamic, that is the set of postmen can be modified by inserting new postmen. A fully dynamic structure that also supports deletions can be obtained, but in that case the query time becomes O( log3n).
Published: 1993
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290. Output sensitive construction of the 3D Delaunay triangulation of constrained sets of points

Author: Boissonnat, Jean-Daniel, Cerezo, André, Devillers, Olivier, Teillaud, Monique, Geometry, Algorithms and Robotics (PRISME), Inria Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée (CRISAM), Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria)-Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria), Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (... - 2019) (UNS), COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA), Ce travail a été partiellement soutenu par Esprit Research Basic Action N°3075 (ALCOM), INRIA, and Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (1965 - 2019) (UNS)
Subjects: [INFO.INFO-OH]Computer Science [cs]/Other [cs.OH]
Abstract: Disponible dans les fichiers attachés à document
Published: 1991

291. Convex tours of bounded curvature

Author: Jean-Marc Robert, Jean-Daniel Boissonnat, Mariette Yvinec, Jurek Czyzowicz, Olivier Devillers, Geometry, Algorithms and Robotics (PRISME), Inria Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée (CRISAM), Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria)-Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria), Département d'Informatique et d'Ingénierie (DII), Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), Département d'Informatique et de Mathématiques (DIM), Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Ce travail a été partiellement soutenu par Esprit Research Basic Action N°7141 (ALCOM II) et N°6546 (PROMotion), NSERC, FCAR et FODAR, and INRIA
Subjects: Computational Geometry (cs.CG), FOS: Computer and information sciences, Convex hull, Control and Optimization, MOTION PLANNING, Carpenter's rule problem, [INFO.INFO-OH]Computer Science [cs]/Other [cs.OH], Convex set, Geometry, F.2.2, I.3.5, Subderivative, 0102 computer and information sciences, 02 engineering and technology, [INFO.INFO-CG]Computer Science [cs]/Computational Geometry [cs.CG], Topology, Convex polygon, 01 natural sciences, NON HOLONOMY, Combinatorics, Computer Science::Robotics, TheoryofComputation_ANALYSISOFALGORITHMSANDPROBLEMCOMPLEXITY, Convex polytope, 0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY, 0101 mathematics, Simple polygon, ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS, Mathematics, ComputingMethodologies_COMPUTERGRAPHICS, Convex analysis, Polygon covering, 010102 general mathematics, Convex curve, Midpoint polygon, Computer Science Applications, Computational Mathematics, Computational Theory and Mathematics, 010201 computation theory & mathematics, Star-shaped polygon, Curvature-constrained paths, Polygon, Computer Science - Computational Geometry, 020201 artificial intelligence & image processing, Geometry and Topology, Visibility polygon, MathematicsofComputing_DISCRETEMATHEMATICS
Abstract: We consider the motion planning problem for a point constrained to move along a smooth closed convex path of bounded curvature. The workspace of the moving point is bounded by a convex polygon with m vertices, containing an obstacle in a form of a simple polygon with $n$ vertices. We present an O(m+n) time algorithm finding the path, going around the obstacle, whose curvature is the smallest possible., 11 pages, 5 figures, abstract presented at European Symposium on Algorithms 1993
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292. Exploring Effects of Race and Differential Item Functioning on PrEP Stigma Experiences: Implications for Latent Stigma Measurement in Racially and Sexually Diverse Populations.

Author: Maragh-Bass AC, Siegler AJ, Mayer KH, Dulin A, Sales J, and Stegmueller D
Subjects: Adult, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Anti-HIV Agents therapeutic use, Black or African American psychology, Surveys and Questionnaires, White psychology, Sexual and Gender Minorities psychology, HIV Infections psychology, HIV Infections ethnology, HIV Infections prevention & control, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Psychometrics, Social Stigma
Abstract: PrEP stigma measurement remains a challenge to the validity of studies and interventions addressing HIV prevention. It may lead to inaccurate assessment of the relationship between PrEP stigma and health outcomes such as PrEP persistence and care retention in groups experiencing HIV-related inequities. The present research explored the psychometric properties of a novel IV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) stigma scale in a cohort of racially diverse men who have sex with men (MSM). Using item response theory, analyses explored presence of differential item functioning (DIF) among Black and White respondents. Participants completed baseline surveys measuring psychosocial factors, sociodemographic factors, and PrEP stigma items. The primary analysis used a machine learning approach to assess (a) the presence of DIF; and (b) compare latent stigma between Black and White respondents, after correcting for any DIF. The model identified four out of 13 scale items as having a high probability of DIF for Black respondents, which is relatively good given that the original PrEP stigma scale was neither designed nor tested for validation comparing Black and White respondents. The DIF-adjusted latent PrEP stigma measure reveals statistically and substantially significantly higher levels of stigma for Black compared to White respondents (Diff.: 1.05 +/- 0.19). While most items performed well, findings demonstrate the importance of assessing measurement error in populations where stigma is rampant and being studied or intervened upon (and in this case, where multilevel and intersectional stigma may be present)., Competing Interests: Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors have not disclosed any competing interests., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
Published: 2024
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293. A scoping review of wildfire smoke risk communications: issues, gaps, and recommendations.

Author: Vien MH, Ivey SL, Boyden H, Holm S, and Neuhauser L
Subjects: Humans, Smoke adverse effects, Environmental Exposure adverse effects, Environmental Exposure prevention & control, Wildfires, Fires prevention & control, Environmental Pollutants, Health Communication
Abstract: Background: Wildfire smoke exposure has become a growing public health concern, as megafires and fires at the wildland urban interface increase in incidence and severity. Smoke contains many pollutants that negatively impact health and is linked to a number of health complications and chronic diseases. Communicating effectively with the public, especially at-risk populations, to reduce their exposure to this environmental pollutant has become a public health priority. Although wildfire smoke risk communication research has also increased in the past decade, best practice guidance is limited, and most health communications do not adhere to health literacy principles: readability, accessibility, and actionability. This scoping review identifies peer-reviewed studies about wildfire smoke risk communications to identify gaps in research and evaluation of communications and programs that seek to educate the public., Methods: Four hundred fifty-one articles were identified from Web of Science and PubMed databases. After screening, 21 articles were included in the final sample for the abstraction process and qualitative thematic analysis. Ten articles were based in the US, with the other half in Australia, Canada, Italy, and other countries. Fifteen articles examined communication materials and messaging recommendations. Eight papers described communication delivery strategies. Eleven articles discussed behavior change. Six articles touched on risk communications for vulnerable populations; findings were limited and called for increasing awareness and prioritizing risk communications for at-risk populations., Results: This scoping review found limited studies describing behavior change to reduce wildfire smoke exposure, characteristics of effective communication materials and messaging, and communication delivery strategies. Literature on risk communications, dissemination, and behavior change for vulnerable populations was even more limited., Conclusions: Recommendations include providing risk communications that are easy-to-understand and adapted to specific needs of at-risk groups. Communications should provide a limited number of messages that include specific actions for avoiding smoke exposure. Effective communications should use mixed media formats and a wide variety of dissemination strategies. There is a pressing need for more intervention research and effectiveness evaluation of risk communications about wildfire smoke exposure, and more development and dissemination of risk communications for both the general public and vulnerable populations., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
Published: 2024
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294. Culturally-tailored cookbook for promoting positive dietary change among hypertensive Filipino Americans: a pilot study.

Author: Sijangga MO, Pack DV, Yokota NO, Vien MH, Dryland ADG, and Ivey SL
Abstract: Introduction: Among all Asian American subgroups, Filipino-Americans have consistently been shown to have the highest rates of hypertension, raising risks of heart attack and stroke. Despite this alarming fact, little has been done to investigate culturally-sensitive interventions to control hypertension rates in this vulnerable population. To address the lack of culturally-relevant lifestyle options for blood pressure management currently available to the Filipino community, this exploratory pilot study used a design thinking approach informed by culinary medicine to develop a culturally-tailored, heart-healthy, and low sodium recipe cookbook for Filipino Americans with hypertension and evaluate its feasibility as a hypertension intervention., Methods: Our team developed a cookbook using participatory methods and design thinking, utilizing input from five Filipino culinary experts and a Registered Dietitian. The cookbook incorporates traditional Filipino recipes, excerpts from community members' interviews, and nutrient analyses. Twenty Filipinx-identifying individuals* who self-reported physician-diagnosed hypertension were recruited from Filipino community-based organizations, enrolled into this study, provided with the cookbook, and asked to cook at least one recipe. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted and centered around behavior change and features of the cookbook., Results: This study provided evidence for the cookbook's acceptability and feasibility, with participants' open-ended responses revealing that the recipes, nutrition labels, illustrations, and cultural aspects of the cookbook increased motivation to achieve dietary change, including reducing sodium in their diet to improve their blood pressure. Participant responses also indicated positive behavior change as a result of using the cookbook, with participants reporting increased likelihood of adopting recommended actions to lower their BP after utilizing the cookbook ( x ¯ = 80.83%), compared to before ( x ¯ = 63.75%, p < 0.008), according to Hypertension Self-Care Management scaled scores., Discussion: In conclusion, the results of this pilot study demonstrated acceptability of this unique cookbook and provide preliminary findings consistent with increased motivation in participants to make dietary changes and improve personal health, drawing attention to the importance of considering future culturally-tailored health interventions. Next steps should include a robust, randomized controlled trial design comparing measured blood pressure outcomes of an intervention vs. control group. *Filipinx is an inclusive term representing the gender identities of all participants in our study., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2023 Sijangga, Pack, Yokota, Vien, Dryland and Ivey.)
Published: 2023
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295. Asian American Self-Reported Discrimination in Healthcare and Having a Usual Source of Care.

Author: Le TK, Cha L, Gee G, Dean LT, Juon HS, and Tseng W
Subjects: Adult, Humans, Adolescent, Self Report, Surveys and Questionnaires, Healthcare Disparities, California, Asian, Hispanic or Latino
Abstract: Background: Self-reported racial or ethnic discrimination in a healthcare setting has been linked to worse health outcomes and not having a usual source of care, but has been rarely examined among Asian ethnic subgroups., Objective: We examined the association between Asian ethnic subgroup and self-reported discrimination in a healthcare setting, and whether both factors were associated with not having a usual source of care., Design: Using the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) 2015-2017, we used logistic regression models to assess associations among Asian ethnic subgroup, self-reported discrimination, and not having a usual source of care. Interactions between race and self-reported discrimination, foreign-born status, poverty level, and limited English proficiency were also analyzed., Participants: Respondents represented adults age 18 + residing in California who identified as White, Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian (including Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Other Asian), and Other., Main Measures: We examined two main outcomes: self-reported discrimination in a healthcare setting and having a usual source of care., Key Results: There were 62,965 respondents. After survey weighting, Asians (OR 1.78, 95% CI 1.19-2.66) as an aggregate group were more likely to report discrimination than non-Hispanic Whites. When Asians were disaggregated, Japanese (3.12, 1.36-7.13) and Koreans (2.42, 1.11-5.29) were more likely to report discrimination than non-Hispanic Whites. Self-reported discrimination was marginally associated with not having a usual source of care (1.25, 0.99-1.57). Koreans were the only group associated with not having a usual source of care (2.10, 1.23-3.60). Foreign-born Chinese (ROR 7.42, 95% CI 1.7-32.32) and foreign-born Japanese (ROR 4.15, 95% CI 0.82-20.95) were more associated with self-reported discrimination than being independently foreign-born and Chinese or Japanese., Conclusions: Differences in self-reported discrimination in a healthcare setting and not having a usual source of care were observed among Asian ethnic subgroups. Better understanding of these differences in their sociocultural contexts will guide interventions to ensure equitable access to healthcare., (© 2022. W. Montague Cobb-NMA Health Institute.)
Published: 2023
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296. Community Perceptions of Arsenic Contaminated Drinking Water and Preferences for Risk Communication in California's San Joaquin Valley.

Author: Boyden H, Gillan M, Molina J, Gadgil A, and Tseng W
Subjects: Humans, Environmental Exposure analysis, Communication, California, Drinking Water analysis, Arsenic analysis, Water Pollutants, Chemical analysis
Abstract: Due to chronic exposure to elevated levels of arsenic in drinking water, thousands of Californians have increased risk for internal cancers and other adverse health effects. The mortality risk of cancer is 1 in 400 people exposed to above 10 μg/L of arsenic in their drinking water. The purpose of this community assessment was to understand the perceptions and awareness of the residents and public water representatives in rural, unincorporated farming communities of color in San Joaquin Valley, California. In our research, we asked 27 community informants about their (1) available water sources, (2) knowledge about the health impacts of arsenic, and (3) preferences for risk communication and education regarding the health impacts of arsenic-contaminated drinking water. Through our qualitative coding and analysis, we found that most community informants indicated that there was limited community awareness about the health effects of drinking water with elevated arsenic levels. Preferences for risk communication included using in-language, culturally relevant, and health literate health promotion strategies and teaching these topics through the local K-8 schools' science curriculum with a language brokerage approach to transfer student knowledge to family members. Key recommendations include implementing these communication preferences to increase community-wide knowledge about safe drinking water.
Published: 2023
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297. Determinants of Colorectal Cancer Screening among South Asian Americans.

Author: Mukherjea A, Shariff-Marco S, Yang J, Tseng W, Palaniappan L, Li J, Ivey SL, Somsouk M, and Gomez SL
Abstract: Background: Colorectal cancer screening rates among South Asian Americans are among the lowest of US population groups. Few population-based studies have examined determinants of screening in this population. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with colorectal cancer screening among South Asian Americans., Methods: Data from the 2001-2009 California Health Interview Survey and multivariable logistic regression were used to examine determinants of being non-adherent with colorectal cancer screening recommendations. Independent variables include sociodemographic and healthcare access measures., Results: Overall, 49% of 459 South Asian Americans were non-adherent to screening recommendations. Characteristics associated with non-adherence were the absence of flu shot, absence of doctor visits, sole use of non-English language at home and ≤40% life spent in the United States. In the multivariable model, screening non-adherence was associated with ≤40% life in the United States (odds ratio [95% confidence interval] 3.0 [1.4-6.5]), use of non-English at home (2.8 [1.0-7.8]) and no flu shot (2.5 [1.3-4.8]). Obese (BMI > 27.5 kg/m2) versus normal-weight patients were less likely to be non-adherent (0.4 [0.2-0.9])., Conclusions: Length of time in the United States and language spoken at home rather than English proficiency were associated with non-adherence to colorectal cancer screening, reflecting the importance of acculturation and retention of cultural values. Health conditions and behaviors reflecting more proactive healthcare utilization may reinforce the importance of provider recommendations and perceived efficacy of health prevention. Qualitative research would inform cultural tailoring necessary to improve colorectal cancer screening rates among the rapidly growing South Asian American population.
Published: 2022

298. Barriers and Facilitators to Promoting Oral Health Literacy and Patient Communication among Dental Providers in California.

Author: Tseng W, Pleasants E, Ivey SL, Sokal-Gutierrez K, Kumar J, Hoeft KS, Horowitz AM, Ramos-Gomez F, Sodhi M, Liu J, and Neuhauser L
Subjects: California, Female, Humans, Language, Male, United States, Communication Barriers, Dental Assistants statistics & numerical data, Dental Hygienists statistics & numerical data, Dentists statistics & numerical data, Health Communication, Health Literacy statistics & numerical data, Oral Health statistics & numerical data
Abstract: Studies demonstrate that dental providers value effective provider-patient communication but use few recommended communication techniques. This study explored perspectives of California dental providers and oral health literacy experts in the United States on use of communication techniques. We conducted a qualitative key informant interview study with 50 participants between November 2019 and March 2020, including 44 dental providers (dentists, hygienists, and assistants) in public or private practice in California and 6 oral health literacy (OHL) experts. We undertook thematic analysis of interview transcripts and descriptive statistics about interviewees from pre-surveys. Dental providers reported frequently speaking slowly, and using simple language and models/radiographs to communicate with patients, while infrequently using interpretation/translation, illustrations, teach-back, or motivational interviewing. Providers reported using only 6 of the 18 American Medical Association's (AMA) recommended communication techniques and only 3 of the 7 AMA's basic communication techniques. A majority of providers indicated using one of five oral health assessment and educational strategies. Key barriers to effective communication included limited time, financial incentives promoting treatment over prevention, lack of OHL training, limited plain-language patient education materials, and patients with low OHL knowledge. Dental organizations should prioritize supporting dental providers in effective patient communication practices. Standardizing OHL continuing education, creating an evidence-based OHL toolkit for dental teams, ensuring accessible interpretation/translation services, and incentivizing dental providers to deliver education could improve oral health literacy and outcomes.
Published: 2020
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299. Preliminary Evaluation of Educational Outreach to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening Among South Asians in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Author: Mukherjea A, Ansari ZK, Senthil Kumar S, Katyal T, Sahota DS, Handa R, and Ivey SL
Subjects: Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Colorectal Neoplasms ethnology, Cultural Competency, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ethnology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pamphlets, Patient Acceptance of Health Care ethnology, San Francisco, Socioeconomic Factors, Asian education, Colorectal Neoplasms diagnosis, Early Detection of Cancer methods, Health Education methods
Abstract: Culturally-tailored interventions increase rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in diverse populations. South Asian Americans have very low rates of CRC screening. Targeted interventions may improve community awareness and likelihood of undergoing screening. We identified and recruited multiple South Asian-serving community and religious centers to conduct South Asian physician-led presentations about CRC screening. A post-presentation survey tool was used to evaluate CRC screening history, intent to screen, and acceptance of a tailored brochure. In a convenience sample of 103 surveys, many participants had not undergone screening in the past (48%), and intent to screen after the presentation was high in those previously not screened (87%). Those who took a culturally-tailored brochure said they would share materials with family and friends (95% and 39% respectively). Our results support earlier findings of success in culturally-tailored interventions and indicate acceptance of culturally-tailored CRC screening outreach in community sites.
Published: 2020
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300. Health and Healthcare Needs of Koreans in San Francisco Bay Area: The Korean Needs Assessment (KoNA) Project.

Author: Ivey SL, Kim H, Yoo E, Hwang N, Cha DD, Lee J, and Tseng W
Subjects: Adult, Aged, Female, Health Status, Health Surveys, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Republic of Korea ethnology, San Francisco, Asian, Health Services Needs and Demand
Abstract: Korean Americans (KA) face a significant burden of health disparities. However, limited data are available on their health needs. This health needs assessment includes a community-based sample of 342 KA from the San Francisco Bay Area. The assessment investigated participants' sociodemographic characteristics, health status, and their healthcare needs. Nearly half of the survey participants rated their health as fair or poor, > 30% did not have a usual place for healthcare, and chronic conditions were prevalent. Limited English Proficiency (LEP) was significantly associated with low self-rated health and having no usual source of care, after adjusting for other sociodemographic factors. Older, LEP KA faced the highest health and health care burden. In addition, females were less likely to be physically active. Males were more likely to smoke. The findings provide guidance in identifying major KA health needs and supports local programming and policy development for KA.
Published: 2019
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