[Characteristics of main layer and regeneration layer of Haloxylon ammodendron plantations at different ages on the southern edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert, Northwest China].

The population structure characteristics, natural regeneration, and the influential factors of Haloxylon ammodendron plantations at six different stand ages on the southern edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert were studied. The results showed that H. ammodendron plantation at the stand age of 7 could naturally regenerate.

[Effects of plastic film mulching on soil CO2 efflux and CO2 concentration in an oasis cotton field].

A field study was conducted to compare soil CO2 efflux and CO2 concentration between mulched and non-mulched cotton fields by using closed chamber method and diffusion chamber technique. Soil CO2 efflux and CO2 concentration exhibited a similar seasonal pattern, decreasing from July to October. Mulched field had a lower soil CO2 efflux but a higher CO2 concentration, compared to those of non-mulched fields.

Growth/differentiation factor-5 induces osteogenic differentiation of human ligamentum flavum cells through activation of ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK.

Ossification of ligamentum flavum (OLF) is a pathological ectopic ossification in the spinal ligament, leading to spinal canal stenosis, but little was known about its pathogenesis. A previous study has found growth/differentiation factor (GDF)-5 expression at ossified sites of the ligaments from OLF patients. This study aimed to investigate the osteogenic effects of GDF-5 on cultured human ligamentum flavum cells (LFCs).

Reconstruction of soft tissue defect of the extremity with the perforator flap from inguinal region.

Background: The perforator flap has become a very useful reconstructive means of soft tissue defect of extremities. The perforator flap from the inguinal region has advantages that include the ability to cover a large area with little donor site morbidity and provision of suitable thickness for reconstruction.

Methods: From July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007, 10 patients with various types of soft tissue defect underwent reconstruction with 10 perforator flaps from the inguinal region.

An alternative approach in the treatment of thumb web contracture skin defects: lateral tarsal artery flap.

Background: Thumb web contracture is a common complication after hand injury, and can markedly affect whole hand function. Therefore, surgery involving thumb web reconstruction is often necessary to restore normal function of the involved hand. In this study, we present the application of the lateral tarsal artery (LTA) flap in first web reconstruction.

[Effects of drip irrigation under mulching on cotton root and shoot biomass and yield].

By using bidirectional sampling method with soil drill, the effects of different amounts of drip irrigation (2618, 2947, 3600 and 4265 m3 x hm(-2)) under mulching on the root distribution, aboveground growth, and yield of cotton was studied in field. The results indicated that irrigation amount affected the root and shoot growth significantly. In all irrigation treatments, cotton root was mainly distributed in mulched area, occupying 60.

[Determination of trace germanium by HG-ICP and study on the medium influence].

A method to determine the content of trace germanium by hydride generation inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry was established. The influences of different acidic medium, concentration of NaBH4 and other concomitant elements are examined systemically. The optimal analytical conditions were discussed and examined.

[Fluorescence spectroscopy study of human serum albumin quenched by rifampicin capsules].

It is obvious that the albumin is a kind of important large biophysical molecular. The albumin is the main component of plasma within cell. It is also the matter basis of life phenomenon.

[Fluorescence spectroscopy study of humen serum albumin quenched by levofloxacin].

The fluorescence spectroscopy of humen serum albumin (HSA) and the interaction of HSA and the Levofloxacin were studied. When the Levofloxacin was added into HSA solution gradually, an interesting new phenomenon emerged in emission spectrum peak. The intensity of 343.