14 results on '"Kuzel, S."'
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2. Winter rye (Secale cereale L.) antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content and quality indices
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Linina, A., Augspole, I., Romanova, I., and Kuzel, S.
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rye ,starch ,digestive, oral, and skin physiology ,article ,articles ,food and beverages ,falling number ,phenolic ,antioxidant capacity ,protein - Abstract
Rye (Secale cereale L.) grain is an excellent raw material for healthy and tasty foods. Rye products are characterized by their unique composition and properties such as antioxidant capacity and total phenolic. The aim of the study was to assess radical scavenging capacity, total phenolic content, protein, starch content and falling number in rye varieties wholemeal. The trial included population winter rye varieties ‘Kaupo’, ‘Amilo’, ‘Dankowskie Amber’, ‘Dankowskie Rubin’, ‘Inspector’ and hybrid rye varieties ‘SU Drive’, ‘SU Mephisto’, ‘SU Bendix’, ‘Brasetto’, ‘Palazzo’ grown in Latvia. The antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH (2.2-diphenyl-1-1-picrylhydrazyl radical) assay and total phenolic content was determined spectrophotometrically according to the Folin-Ciocalteou method. The rye grain antioxidant capacity was estimated as Trolox equivalent, while the total phenolic content was expressed as gallic equivalents (GAE). ‘Su Drive’ rye variety contained the largest amount of total phenolic (average 208 mg GAE 100 g -1 DW), but the lowest – ‘Inspector’ rye variety 176 mg GAE 100 g -1 DW. In general, all rye samples tested in this study demonstrated similar level of antioxidant capacity (from 38.5 to 46.2 mmol Trolox eq. 100 g -1 ). Statistically higher (P < 0.05) total phenols content and falling number had hybrid rye grains, compared to the population rye grains. In the present trial, the differences between hybrid varieties grains protein and starch content comparing to population varieties were not observed.
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- 2020
3. Chemical immobilization of heavy metals in agricultural soils
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Tichy, R., primary, Kuzel, S., additional, Kolar, L., additional, and Ledvina, R., additional
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- 1996
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4. Extraction and analysis of phenolic compounds of Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench
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Vrchotova, N., Kuzel, S., Jan Tříska, Kolar, L., and Totusek, J.
5. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF BIOMASS AND HYGIENE ASPECTS OF USE OF NATURAL SOURCES OF BIOENERGETICS.
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Kolar, L., Kuzel, S., Stindl, P., and Silovska, S.
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In nine different samples in repetition from different locations an average elementary composition of biomass was determined and the results were evaluated from the point of view of possibility of formation of persistent organic pollutant (PAU, PCDD/F, BTX), emissions NO
x and SOx , tars, high-temperature corrosion, sulphidization, decrease of combustion temperature and decrease of temperature of softening of ash during combustion and gasification. Only wood matter of poplar and partially of spruce was satisfying. The worst case was the one of straw of Swedish turnip and also all culm crops were very unsatisfactory. The construction of the equipment must eliminate the inadequancies of biomass. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2007
6. COMBUSTION HEAT OF BIOMASS AND ITS CALCULATION FROM ELEMENTARY COMPOSITION.
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Kuzel, S., Kolar, L., Stindl, P., and Silovska, S.
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Elementary composition of nine samples of biomass was determined and combustion heat was calculated according to Vondráček and Mendělejev formula from the numerical value. Match of averages of combustion heats calculated with combustion heats determined calorimetrically was tested on relevancy level α = 0,05 by Lord test. Any statistically important difference between combustion heat determined calorimetrically and both methods of calculation from elementary composition did not result from the experiment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
7. SOIL ORGANIC MATTER AND ITS STABILITY IN AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC CONDITIONS.
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Kuzel, S., Kolar, L., and Stindl, P.
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We studied the stability of soil organic matter in aerobic and anaerobic conditions expressed by the rate constant of its biochemical oxidation, total biochemical oxygen demand, substrate production of methane and degradability in anaerobic conditions in eight samples of organic and organomineral surface horizons. No relationship was found between Aerobic and anaerobic stability of organic matter; nor was the expected relationship between total biochemical oxygen demand and “active carbon” C
hws proved. Methods of determination are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2007
8. Increased cadmium availability to crops on a sewage-sludge amended soil
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Kolar, L., Kuzel, S., Nydl, V., and Tichy, R.
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SEWAGE disposal ,SOIL amendments - Abstract
Analysis of spatial distribution of sewage-sludge born cadmium on the experimental plot revealed positive correlation of total cadmium and organic matter. Soil pH fluctuated randomly on the field. 'Bioavailable' concentrations, as determined by NH
4 -acetate extraction, were closely correlated to the total cadmium levels, and only negligible effects of pH and/or organic matter fluctuations were recorded. Desorption model using modified Freundlich isotherm was applied to predict risks of cadmium solubilization at different conditions. Simulations revealed that the organic matter content within the ranges found at the experimental field cannot support a proper immobilization of cadmium at pH-range observed at the field. The phenomenon was explained by ineffective care for the soil in the past. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 1997
9. Hamiltonians Generated by Parseval Frames
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Fabio Bagarello, Sergiusz Kużel, Bagarello F., and Kuzel S.
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Pure mathematics ,Basis (linear algebra) ,Applied Mathematics ,Frames, Hamiltonian operators, Orthonormal bases ,Spectrum (functional analysis) ,Hilbert space ,Physical system ,Observable ,Computer Science::Digital Libraries ,Parseval's theorem ,symbols.namesake ,Computer Science::Mathematical Software ,symbols ,Orthonormal basis ,Settore MAT/07 - Fisica Matematica ,Eigenvalues and eigenvectors ,Mathematics - Abstract
It is known that self-adjoint Hamiltonians with purely discrete eigenvalues can be written as (infinite) linear combination of mutually orthogonal projectors with eigenvalues as coefficients of the expansion. The projectors are defined by the eigenvectors of the Hamiltonians. In some recent papers, this expansion has been extended to the case in which these eigenvectors form a Riesz basis or, more recently, a ${\mathcal{D}}$ D -quasi basis (Bagarello and Bellomonte in J. Phys. A 50:145203, 2017, Bagarello et al. in J. Math. Phys. 59:033506, 2018), rather than an orthonormal basis. Here we discuss what can be done when these sets are replaced by Parseval frames. This interest is motivated by physical reasons, and in particular by the fact that the mathematical Hilbert space where the physical system is originally defined, contains sometimes also states which cannot really be occupied by the physical system itself. In particular, we show what changes in the spectrum of the observables, when going from orthonormal bases to Parseval frames. In this perspective we propose the notion of $E$ E -connection for observables. Several examples are discussed.
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- 2021
10. Generalized Riesz systems and orthonormal sequences in Krein spaces
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Fabio Bagarello, Sergiusz Kużel, Bagarello F., and Kuzel S.
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Statistics and Probability ,Pure mathematics ,46N50, 81Q12 ,FOS: Physical sciences ,General Physics and Astronomy ,Statistical and Nonlinear Physics ,Mathematical Physics (math-ph) ,Mathematics::Spectral Theory ,Riesz basis ,Biorthogonal sequence ,Modeling and Simulation ,PT -symmetric Hamiltonian ,Krein space ,Orthonormal basis ,Settore MAT/07 - Fisica Matematica ,Mathematical Physics ,Mathematics - Abstract
We analyze special classes of bi-orthogonal sets of vectors in Hilbert and in Krein spaces, and their relations with generalized Riesz systems. In this way, the notion of the first/second type sequences is introduced and studied. We also discuss their relevance in some concrete quantum mechanical system driven by manifestly non self-adjoint Hamiltonians., submitted to Journal of Physics A. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:1810.05218
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- 2020
11. Dynamics of a vertical-flow windrow vermicomposting system.
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Hanc A, Castkova T, Kuzel S, and Cajthaml T
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- Animals, Biodegradation, Environmental, Refuse Disposal methods, Soil, Composting methods, Oligochaeta
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Large-scale vermicomposting under outdoor conditions may differ from small-scale procedures in the laboratory. The present study evaluated changes in selected properties of a large-scale vertical-flow windrow vermicomposting system with continuous feeding with household biowaste. The windrow profile was divided into five layers of differing thickness and age after more than 12 months of vermicomposting. The top layer (0-30 cm, age <3 months) was characterised by partially decomposed organic matter with a high pH value and an elevated carbon/nitrogen (C/N) ratio. The earthworm biomass was 15 g kg
-1 with a population density of 125 earthworms per kilogram predominantly found in clusters. The greatest amount of fungi (3.5 µg g-1 dw) and bacteria (62 µg g-1 dw) (expressed as phospholipid fatty acid analysis) was found in this layer. Thus, the top layer could be used for an additional cycle of windrow vermicomposting and for the preparation of aqueous extracts to protect plants against diseases. The lower layers (graduated by 30 cm and by 3 months of age) were mature as reflected by the low content of ammonia nitrogen, ratio of ammonia to nitrate nitrogen and dissolved organic carbon, and high ion-exchange capacity and its ratio to carbon. These layers were characterised by elevated values for electrical conductivity, total content of nutrients, available magnesium content, and a relatively large bacterial/fungal ratio. On the basis of the observed properties, the bottom layers were predetermined as effective fertilisers.- Published
- 2017
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12. Interactions between iron and titanium metabolism in spinach: a chlorophyll fluorescence study in hydropony.
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Cigler P, Olejnickova J, Hruby M, Csefalvay L, Peterka J, and Kuzel S
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- Chlorophyll metabolism, Iron metabolism, Spinacia oleracea metabolism, Titanium metabolism
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One of the elements showing strong beneficial effect on plants at low concentrations and toxic effects at higher concentrations is titanium (Ti). We investigated the interconnection between the Fe uptake and the Ti intoxication in model experiment on Fe-deficient spinach (Spinacia oleracea) plants to help to elucidate the mechanism of the biological activity of titanium in plants. The two different Ti (0 and 20 mg L⁻¹) and two different Fe (0 and 1.35 mg L⁻¹) concentrations in hydroponic medium were used in all four possible combinations. We compared chemical analysis of Ti and Fe in roots and shoots with the changes of the in vivo chlorophyll fluorescence. Although Fe and Ti concentration found in shoots of Ti-non-treated Fe-deficient plants was comparable with that in Ti-treated Fe-deficient plants, the soluble form of Ti present in the growth media had a negative effect on photosynthetic activity monitored by chlorophyll fluorescence measurements. The presence of Fe in growth medium significantly decreased the Ti concentration in shoots and increased the photosynthetic activity. Here, we propose that Ti affect components of electron transport chain containing Fe in their structure (particularly photosystem I) and decrease the photosystem II efficiency., (Copyright © 2010 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.)
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- 2010
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13. Elicitation of pharmacologically active substances in an intact medical plant.
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Kuzel S, Vydra J, Triska J, Vrchotova N, Hruby M, and Cigler P
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- Caffeic Acids analysis, Echinacea drug effects, Rutin analysis, Titanium administration & dosage, Ascorbic Acid administration & dosage, Echinacea chemistry, Echinacea growth & development, Phenols analysis, Salicylates administration & dosage
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The quality of medical plants used for the production of galenics or pharmacologically useful compounds is usually assessed by the content of biologically active compounds. Because most of these plants are grown in fields, this study focused on stimulation of active compounds by in vivo elicitation. Foliar application of elicitors on the immunostimulating medical plant purple coneflower ( Echinacea purpurea L. Moench.) grown on soil was used to increase the content of biologically active phenolics. Natural plant stress mediators and their derivatives (acetylsalicylic acid, salicylic acid, and methyl salicylate) as well as newly introduced biocompatible metal elicitor [titanium(IV) ascorbate] were chosen as active components of foliar sprays. A tremendous increase of phenolics (up to 10 times compared to control) and stimulation of the biomass yield were achieved. Tuning of organ specificity by modulation of the concentration of elicitor was also observed. This methodology represents a convenient alternative to cell suspension or hydroponic cultures being applicable in wide agricultural practice.
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- 2009
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14. Mechanism of physiological effects of titanium leaf sprays on plants grown on soil.
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Kuzel S, Hruby M, Cígler P, Tlustos P, and Van PN
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- Avena drug effects, Chlorophyll metabolism, Hydroponics, Magnesium pharmacology, Plant Leaves metabolism, Soil analysis, Titanium chemistry, Trace Elements metabolism, Avena growth & development, Plant Leaves physiology, Titanium pharmacology
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Titanium (Ti) has significant biological effects on plants, being beneficial at low and toxic at higher concentrations. From results of our hydroponical experiment with oats, we have recently proposed that the effect called hormesis is the mechanism of Ti action in plants. Here, we present the experiment with oats (Avena sativa L. cv. Zlat'ák) grown on soil where Ti was applied using leaf sprays. Two different soils, three different concentrations of Ti(IV) citrate spray solution (0, 20, and 50 mg Ti/kg), and three different Mg concentrations in each soil were tested. Some physiological parameters (dry and raw weights, top heights, chlorophyll content) and element contents (Mg, Fe, Zn, Mn) were determined. Ti showed considerable effects on all physiological parameters and the element's contents were determined. Differences between the two different soil types used was only in the strength of the effect of Ti; the trends remained unchanged. Generally, the effect of Ti is considerably weaker if Ti is applied on leaves than if being added to the nutrient solution. Thus, we confirm here that the action of Ti on plants could be explained by the hormesis effect.
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- 2003
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