Can anyone help me gain access to the husbandry protocol being used at Smithsonian Zoo for the clouded leopard captive breeding programme?

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Why do some of my Raman spectra show no signal at lower Raman shifts?

I'm using a InVia Renishaw Raman microscope system (785nm wavelength, 600l/mm grating density) to acquire Raman images on human brain samples, at 50um resolution. The samples are placed on MgF2...

30 July 2024 8,771 3 View

What are these substances forming in my cell culture?

I am culturing HEK293 cells. When I plated these cells in a 96-well plate, the cells looked healthy and there were no precipitates. However, after I dosed them with the drug RITA, they developed...

30 May 2024 5,169 2 View

Is it necessery to have all the layers of an all-inorganic perovskite solar cell is inorganic, or only the active layer should be all-inorganic?

What should the requirement be for an all-inorganic perovskite solar cell? What should be the nature of its layer? If we use any organic layer in an all-inorganic perovskite active material-based...

24 May 2024 3,355 2 View

Is it meaningful to take mean averages of scores that range from 1 - 3?

Hi, if someone has data that are scored: 1 for poor, 2 for adequate and 3 for good. Can you take a mean average if a score of less than 1 is not possible? I'm thinking if a mean score of...

23 April 2024 6,366 1 View

Why does the EPR spectrum of MnO2 powder exhibit such wide peaks?

As known, the spin exchange coupled Mn4+ leads to a narrowd singal, at ca. g=2.006 with the line width about 500 gauss. Why the birnessite MnO2 dispalys such wide spectrum? Is any other exchange...

23 April 2024 6,351 3 View

What is the standard electrode potential of the silver wire reference electrode?

The silver wire has been used as a reference in an organic electrolyte in many artcles. What is the standard electrode potential of the silver wire reference electrode and how to calibrate its...

14 April 2024 8,052 3 View

IHC secondary: does anti-chicken IgY ONLY bind to IgY primary antibodies?

I'm performing some DAB-enhanced anti-GFAP staining. My primary is polyclonal chicken anti-GFAP (AB5541): The antibody isotype is described as N/A in the SDS. We have a goat anti-chicken IgY...

14 April 2024 9,715 1 View

Question: Herbicide formulations ?

Which is probably a better and efficient formulation for the application of Pre-emergent herbicide? A) Dry formulation B) Liquid formulation?

11 April 2024 5,157 1 View

How do I spotlight a paper from research gate?

I have a copy of a published paper that I want to spotlight on researchgate. What do I do? Thanx. Emily Kuriloff

09 April 2024 6,167 2 View

i have a experimental problem?

In my experiment, I need to add three monomers to the solvent. Adjust the content of different monomers to obtain the materials I need. Now, I have a rough idea of what the polymer content is for...

06 April 2024 9,568 2 View

What methods can be used to minimize environmental variability in breeding trial ?

In breeding trials, environmental variability can significantly affect the results, making it challenging to accurately evaluate the performance of different lines and hybrids.

22 July 2024 3,961 4 View

Can someone explain the pros and cons of mean squares vs. Baker's ratio for pinpointing gene action in line x tester designs?

In plant breeding research, line x tester mating designs are often used to assess gene action for various traits. Some studies suggest that the simultaneous significant mean squares for lines,...

30 June 2024 4,877 2 View

How can I select in f2 segregated populations by molecular marker (MAS) in canola (Brassica napus)?

How can I select desired traits in f2 segregated populations by molecular marker (MAS) in canola (Brassica napus)? (for example markers associated with spring or winter type cultivar, yield-...

14 June 2024 9,525 0 View

How to do breeding in Fruits ?

kindly any give suggestion

10 June 2024 5,934 1 View

Describe the principles of Population Genetics and evolution as applied to livestock breeding programs?

Describe the principles of Population Genetics and evolution as applied to livestock breeding programs

08 June 2024 2,924 0 View

What is the extra advantage of using BLUP (best linear unbiased prediction) rather than AMMI for stability analysis of plant breeding experiments?

Specially for experimets conducted in multiple environments

19 May 2024 2,944 0 View

What criteria define a tree species as monodominant within a given ecosystem?

I am looking for criteria to define a species as monodominant, based on its DBH and presence locations in the field.

13 May 2024 7,716 3 View

Why does soybean half-seed transformation use 1/10x B5 salts during co-cultivation?

I was curious as to why modern soybean half-seed protocols use 1/10x strength B5 salts during the co-cultivation step rather than full strength B5 salts? Also, are the B5 vitamins added at full...

07 May 2024 3,924 0 View

Is anyone familiar with techniques that can be used to induce oviposition in female beetles (or insects in general)?

More specifically: We are working on breeding some mycophagous Erotylidae and I would be very interested in obtaining eggs for life cycle studies. Thanks

20 April 2024 9,785 1 View

Outdoor emergence-trap insect netting: what type to use and where to buy?

For a while I am searching on internet for types, material and especially: mesh-sizes of outdoor-proof insect netting for emergence/breeding-experiments. Its to breed a complete community from...

20 March 2024 7,223 1 View