Where can I get the binary CEC 2014 Benchmark Functions for Linux?

Hi. I'm using Matlab 2015b on Linux and am trying to compile the CEC 2014 Benchmark Functions. However, it is not working because my GCC/G++ is incompatible with mex. I'm not allowed to install...

01 July 2020 4,753 2 View

What's the pKa of the phosphate group in DNA and RNA molecules?

Phosphoric acid, when free in solution, is a triprotic acid with pKa1 = 2.2, pKa2 = 7.2, and pKa3 = 12.4. But most of the phosphate groups in DNA and RNA molecules participate in phosphodiester...

23 March 2020 4,890 15 View

Does anyone know a paper where there are conclusive data showing positive results of aluminium silicate rock powder as a source of K for plants?

I'm reviewing dozen of papers where silicate rock powders are been used as K source for cultivated plantas. Until now, all of these papers have problems with methology, and in the majority of...

15 January 2020 4,362 1 View

Melting curves experts?

Hi all, I'm having problems with my beta actin gene melting curve. In the past, the melting curves were working well (Fig. 1). Recently, I've faced with some problems (Fig2). 1- The y axis...

06 June 2018 748 6 View

How to separate polymeric nanoparticles by centrifugation?

24 July 2017 543 3 View

How long I can storage soil, leaf litter and animal samples to do Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) analysis?

20 June 2017 6,913 20 View

Which statistical information can or can't be omitted, when summarizing in a table the results of many Generalized Regression Models?

I'm looking for studies presenting in tables results of Generalized Regression Models (GRM's). I ran many models with two dependent variables each and I want to summarize the results from all...

12 June 2014 8,235 6 View

Which statistical test could be used to detect some lexical patterns?

I've been working in a system, which evaluates products based on the comments of the consumers, but I've had some issues in detecting the patterns of responses. I was considering applying some...

19 December 2013 3,675 7 View

How many samples/replicates for metal localization studies with Scanning Electron Microscopy?

I am thinking about doing SEM-EDS images in plant samples to verify metal distribution and accumulation. In both roots and leaves (mostly checking metal accumulation in trichomes). But I am unsure...

01 January 1970 9,343 13 View

How can I improve my feature selection/construction/engineering tool?

01 January 1970 1,350 3 View

Helicoverpa armigera eggs are not hatching in lab condition, why?

Dear RG friends, I am providing a complete H. armigera diet for larvae and maintaining the eggs in the growth chamber as well as in-room conditions. But since three months, eggs laid from the...

21 January 2021 5,546 32 View

Detection of insect eggs in stored and processed products?

Currently, in order to identify insect eggs in stored or processed products (such as contaminated flour or wafer samples), staining was performed based on the method mentioned in the below...

15 January 2021 6,362 5 View

Has anybody a protocol to determine the AChE activity in larvae zebrafish brain?

Even following the instruction of Karnovsky and Roots (1964), I still do not know how long I should fix the larvae and in what fixative. Could anyone help me? Thank you!

14 January 2021 385 2 View

How to inject RNAi into moth larvae?

Hi, I would like a detailed explanation/photos/video How to do it in moth? (I work with Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera frugipreda larvae)

04 January 2021 8,194 4 View

Could you suggest me some suitable pesticides for insect larvae in spirulina farm?

Hi everybody , I hope all is well. I've got a question Could you suggest me some suitable pesticides for insect larvae in spirulina farm? Thanks

30 December 2020 2,297 7 View

Santolina species, wax moth and bees?

Expect a savage answer and being reported to ResearchGate Admin if your answer clearly shows you did not read the whole question and you are scamming the points system by answering with an...

12 December 2020 4,413 7 View

Could someone please help me in identification these larvae fish?

I have some images of fish larvae. please guide me in correct identification. thanks

10 December 2020 6,446 3 View

How we can isolate" distinguish" between Tyrophagus putrescentiae and T. entomophus ?

If I want to isolate Tyrophagus entomophagus by selective media, as I know they can grow on molds of stored grains,fruits, cheese. Or even in beehives debris. But how can I got only one species...

30 November 2020 9,087 3 View

Hello. Is it possible to run very crude samples (grinded larvae) on SDS-gel and have some reasonable results?

In order to investigate if there are any differences on the proteins level between three larvae cultures grown on three different diets (Oat, polyethylene, Polystyrene, we are considering to...

19 November 2020 3,416 3 View

How can I get eggs of an univoltine casebearer moth for a threshold study?

I am planning to conduct a cage study to determine a critical density of an univoltine casebearer moth in red clover seed crop. This requires to release first instar larvae in the cages with the...

02 November 2020 6,577 3 View