mesophyll‚ a higher specific leaf area‚ and improved light capture…" (Matos et al.‚ 2009). The sun leaves were described as "generally thicker with an enhanced quantity of palisade mesophyll" (Matos et al.‚ 2009). Our objective was the presence of phenotypic plasticity in avocado trees based on the differences in the morphology of shade and sun leaves. In our study‚ we asked whether there is a difference in surface area‚ length-to-width ratio‚ mass‚ specific leaf mass‚ and color between shade
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Nissan Leaf Every time you coast or apply the brakes in the Nissan LEAF® the electric motor acts as an electric generator‚ converting energy that would otherwise be wasted into battery energy. So even when you’re slowing down‚ you’re charging up. The Nissan LEAF® gets the equivalent of 130 miles per gallon. That’s right‚ 130 miles per gallon. [*] How does it achieve these remarkable numbers? With a 100% electric drive system powered by an advanced rechargeable lithium-ion battery‚ and nine range-maximizing
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Cynopterus brachyotis (Lesser short-nosed fruit bat) With an appearance typical of a fruit bat‚ the lesser short-nosed fruit bat is a beautiful example. Its dog-like face with large‚ appealing eyes and white edging on the ears give this bat a magical quality. When roosting‚ the bat wraps its black wings tightly around its body like a cloak‚ leaving only the head visible. The white finger bones stand out against the black wing membranes‚ adding to the striking effect. The fur is short and greyish
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This is not an easy book‚ but it is a classic (first pub. 1923- 1925) and an insightful book for any serious student of sociology or anthropology. Mauss provides a view of human evolution‚ based on empirical research comparing exchange worldwide. Implicit in this analysis is a theory of change (Mary Douglas’ foreword‚ p. xiii): “changes in the organization of production radically transform the system of categories and beliefs.” Understanding archaic societies helps us understand our own.
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3.8.1.2 Leaf area and leaf area index (LAI) Leaf area of five randomly selected plants‚ was measured with the help of leaf area meter (Model LI-3100‚ USA) at 20‚ 40 and 60 DAS by destructive sampling from all leaves of the five sample plants (Sticker et al.‚ 1961). Plants were cut at the soil surface‚ leaves were separated from the plants‚ covered with blotting paper to keep the leaf intact and retain its original shape and were brought to the laboratory. Leaf area was measured immediately after
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The Clover Leaf Model The Clover Leaf Model is utilized to assess the readiness of a new technology to commercialize and enter the market. It is dubbed “clover leaf” because it encapsulates four key criteria which resemble the leaves of a four-leaf clover. Those criteria are: market readiness‚ technology readiness‚ commercial readiness‚ and management readiness. The “market readiness” criteria assesses the marketability of the technology. Its main purpose is to ascertain how well the technology
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Turning A New Leaf 1-turning a new leaf is a phrase used to show that a person has changed by starting fresh. This applies to Dick because he "turned a new leaf" by getting a job and he stopped drinking. Julia turned a new leaf by becoming much more mature during the story. Julia lives up to the phrase because she actually gets more mature as opposed to Dick who sort of lost it at the end. I would say that Julia is the protagonist in the story. 5- In the story Phil is in love with Julia
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day is a treasure‚ a great sign that we are given another chance to live and eventually‚ to turn into a new leaf so we could be a better person with brighter future. These reasons are enough to make us realize the significance of life. So‚ when depressing thoughts seem to get us down‚ we should always be reminded with those beautiful things that will lift us up and be grateful with the gift of
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In the summer of 2008 there was a widespread outbreak of listeriosis linked to deli meats produced in a Maple Leaf Foods‚ Inc. (Maple Leaf) plant in Toronto‚ Canada. The outbreak claimed over 20 lives and sickened hundreds. This reaction paper will take a deeper look at the crisis‚ analyze the company’s response‚ and address ethical issues related to the case such as responsibility‚ honesty‚ and transparency. Similar cases involving recalls made by Menu Foods‚ Tylenol and Mattel will be discussed
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Loose-leaf tea WHAT IS LOOSE LEAF TEA? Loose leaf tea is steaming hot tea made with leaves. The leaves are loose and not in a teabag. It is known that tea made with loose leaves is much more delicious than tea made with standard teabags. It has a warm‚ intensive aroma and it is famous all around the world. Loose leaf tea in detail: Loose tea leaves contain chemicals and essential oils‚ which are needed for the delightful flavour of tea. When the tea leaves are broken up‚ those oils can
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