Search

A web-based system was developed for pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) growers to predict nut growth from pericarp expansion through endocarp hardening, embryo development, and harvest date. Based on 3 years of data, a Gompertz nonlinear function was fitted to describe and predict growth of pistachio endocarp volume, embryo length, and shell firmness as a function of heat units for six pistachio cultivars. The web application is built on a reactive programming framework that couples a user-friendly interface with a regression engine that dynamically queries both recent and historic weather databases. The interface presents results based on a nonlinear model describing pistachio nut growth, which is the core of the system. The long-term purpose of this system is the prediction of critical growth stages to facilitate pest management, irrigation scheduling, and optimal harvest date. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a photograph of Cuban track athlete Jesus Costa after stumbling at the first hurdle at an IAAF Junior Athletics World Championships in Jamaica.

Discusses the running success of 30-year-old Kenyan Steve Kogo, who won rave reviews in the Bowling Green 10-K in Kentucky, on October 17. Kogo and 25-year-old South African Terry Thornton ran neck-and-neck; Kristy Johnston of Oregon won in the women's division.

A review is offered for Pied à Terre restaurant located in London, England.

The article reports on the resignation of Carolyn Bivens from the post of the commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), after a revolt by the LPGA's golfers, and its impact on the LPGA. It is reported that, the resignation of Bivens set off a series of moves, including, bringing on Annika Sorenstam as an advisor to the Board of Directors of the LPGA, that could be the beginning of sweeping changes for the LPGA Tour.

The article discusses the performance of professional golfers Angela Stanford and Michelle Wie at the SBS Open golf tournament. It mentions that Stanford, the hottest player on tour, overcame tough winds and Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) player Wie for a three-shot win at the tournament. It describes the mistakes made by Wie during the contest which helped Stanford to win.

Focuses on the Citrus Sports Half-Marathon on December 12, 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The course record set by winner Trina Painter in her third 13.1-miler of the year; Men's winner Godfrey Kiprotich of Kenya; More.

Reports on the fourth annual Tim Kerr 10-K in Avalon, New Jersey. Influx of elite runners; Two course records broken; Chris Fox's concentrations; Focus paid; Gordon Bloch set a course record; Former Philadelphia Flyer sponsors run for charity.

Profiles Sean Dollman, a 23-year-old Western Kentucky University senior and NCAA cross-country champion. Originally came from Durban, South Africa; Represented Ireland in World Cross-Country Championships and the Olympic Games in Barcelona; Nutritional pitfalls; Experiences making him aware that monitoring the wear and tear on the body most important; Recovery and accomplishments. INSET: Sean Dollman's training schedule..