Comparison of Two Pearl Sacs Formed in the Same Recipient Oyster with Different Genetic Background Involved in Yellow Pigmentation in Pinctada fucata
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DOI: 10.1007/s10126-018-9830-8
Abstract: Color is one of the most important factors determining the commercial value of pearls. Pinctada fucata is a well-known pearl oyster producing high-quality Akoya pearls. Phenotypic variation in amount of yellow pigmentation produces white and… read more here.
Keywords: yellow pigmentation; formed recipient; recipient oyster; pearl ... See more keywords
Cultivating PEARL (Promoting Empowerment and Risk Reduction): Formative Research for a PrEP Intervention Among Female Sex Workers in Baltimore, Maryland
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03600-0
Abstract: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a vital component of comprehensive HIV prevention among female sex workers (FSW). There are limited PrEP interventions targeting FSW in the U.S., who have high HIV risk. Formative research was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: risk; prep; among female; prep intervention ... See more keywords
Molecular cloning and characterization of Pif gene from pearl mussel, Hyriopsis cumingii, and the gene expression analysis during pearl formation
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DOI: 10.1007/s13205-018-1233-z
Abstract: In the present study, the Pif gene of the freshwater pearl aquaculture mussel, Hyriopsis cumingii (HcPif) was successfully cloned and functionally characterized. The full sequence of HcPif gene consists of 3415 base pairs, which putatively… read more here.
Keywords: pif gene; pearl; gene expression; formation ... See more keywords
Mono- and polychromatic inner shell phenotype diversity in Pinctada margaritifera donor pearl oysters and its relation with cultured pearl colour
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2016.10.017
Abstract: The pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera has the specific ability to produce pearls with the widest range of colours among all pearl oyster species. This pearl colour diversity originates from the mantle biomineralising tissue (graft) of… read more here.
Keywords: donor; pearl; inner shell; pearl colour ... See more keywords
Influence of production method on the profitability of mabé pearl farming using traditional and research-informed nucleus implanting practices with the winged pearl oyster, Pteria penguin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.737280
Abstract: Abstract Mabe pearl culture has become a significant addition to traditional rural livelihood activities in Tonga and in other south Pacific countries. Mabe pearl culture is a low-cost, low-tech alternative to round pearl culture, can… read more here.
Keywords: method; production; nucleus implanting; pearl ... See more keywords
Pelagic stocks and carbon and nitrogen uptake in a pearl farming atoll (Ahe, French Polynesia).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112352
Abstract: This study reports the first measurements of nitrogen uptake and new data on carbon fixation (15N/13C incorporation) for two size-fractionated phytoplankton (2 μm), on organic matter, and phytoplankton stocks in Ahe lagoon. Data were collected between… read more here.
Keywords: stocks carbon; production; pearl; nitrogen uptake ... See more keywords
Toxic effects of leachates from plastic pearl-farming gear on embryo-larval development in the pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.115890
Abstract: Pearl-farming leads to significant plastic pollution in French Polynesia (FP) as the end of life of most farming gear is currently poorly managed. Plastic debris released into the aquatic environment accumulates, with potentially detrimental effects… read more here.
Keywords: pearl farming; pearl; pearl oyster; farming gear ... See more keywords
Hierarchical NiCo pearl strings as efficient electrocatalysts for urea electrooxidation
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DOI: 10.1039/d0nj06045c
Abstract: Hierarchical nickel–cobalt alloy pearl strings (NCPS) are successfully fabricated and exhibit superior electrocatalytic activity toward urea. The NCPS Ni4Co1 with an initial Ni/Co ratio of 4 : 1 delivers a current density of 51.5 mA cm−2 at… read more here.
Keywords: efficient electrocatalysts; pearl strings; hierarchical nico; pearl ... See more keywords
“Pull;” the Active Use of Dissonance. An IPA Pearl to Show Emotion Management in Action
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DOI: 10.1080/09503153.2020.1866523
Abstract: This article explores emotion management of mental health social workers when undertaking a statutory function. Using data from a larger study of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), its aim is to explore a role… read more here.
Keywords: use dissonance; use; pearl; active use ... See more keywords
Quantitative analysis of sustainable housing energy systems based on Estidama pearl rating system
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DOI: 10.1080/15435075.2018.1529585
Abstract: ABSTRACT The goal of this research is to perform comparative analysis between conventional energy systems (cooling, lighting, and water heating) typically utilized in housing construction and two sustainable models designed based on One Pearl and… read more here.
Keywords: energy systems; system; two pearls; energy ... See more keywords
Explicit evidence for a missense mutation in exon 4 of SLC45A2 gene causing the pearl coat dilution in horses.
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DOI: 10.1111/age.12784
Abstract: Four loci seem responsible for the dilution of the basic coat colours in horse: Dun (D), Silver Dapple (Z), Champagne (CH) and Cream (C). Apart from the current phenotypes ascribed to these loci, pearl has… read more here.
Keywords: coat colour; pearl; coat; evidence missense ... See more keywords