ABSTRACT The simultaneous effect of elevated CO2 concentration and drought on trees is still under investigation in the Amazon.We evaluated the effect of CO2 levels (400 and 800 ppm) and water regimes (50% and 100% soil field capacity) on photosynthetic traits, chlorophyll fluorescence, and total biomass accumulation in Ceiba pentandra.In well-wate
The article discusses weld joint defects that were observed during boiler overhaul during shutdown.Visual methods as well as penetration methods were used in the project to check welds.These are mainly the welds of membrane Sticker Pack wall pipes and also the welds of pipes for the supply of combustion air.Found weld defects are described and also
Abstract Background This paper examined the effect of Micro-Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa financial services on livelihood capital of beneficiaries in North West Province South Africa.A simple random sampling technique was used Crop Tee to select 280 respondents from a total of 344 beneficiaries.A structured questionnaire was
Interferometric SAR analysis with a time series of images obtained from satellite has been proven to be a useful monitoring scheme for geomorphological changes, particularly related to the vertical dimension.The success of this technique relies on the coherence between the images.This imposes severe challenges for applications in vegetated areas.In
Patellar instability after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a serious complication that impairs functional outcome and may lead to revision surgery.Its aetiology can be related to the Ship Model Kit surgical technique and component positioning, extensor mechanism imbalance, and other causes.After TKA, the presence of anterior knee pain, especially