Although an association between periodontal status and liver abnormalities has been reported, it has not been described in relation to metabolic syndrome (MetS), which often coexists with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. We examined the association of a combination of liver abnormality and MetS with periodontal condition in Japanese adults, based on the level of alcohol consumption. In 2008, 4,207 males aged 45.4 ± 8.9 years and 1,270 females aged 45.9 ± 9.7 years had annual workplace health check-ups at a company in Japan. Periodontal status was represented as periodontal pocket depth at the mesio-buccal and mid-buccal sites for all teeth. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and metabolic components were examined. Multiple linear regression analysis showed a significant association between deep pocket depth and the coexistence of elevated ALT and MetS in males with low alcohol consumption. Females showed no such relationship. In conclusion, the association between periodontal condition and the combination of elevated ALT and MetS was confirmed in males. That is, a clear association between liver abnormalities and periodontal condition was seen in male subjects with no or low alcohol consumption and MetS, providing new insights into the connection between liver function and periodontal health. (J Oral Sci 57, 335-343, 2015)
The aim of this study was to determine the vegetative growth response of Gorontalo local upland rice Ponda Merah accession against drought and shade stresses. The study was conducted in Sipatana Village, West Bulotadaa Subdistrict, Gorontalo City, from May to October 2017, examined using randomized block design with 4 replications. The first factor observed was the drought treatment which consisted of two levels; irrigation until the inundation height of 1.5 cm and irrigation carried out if the potential of groundwater reaches - 30 to -35.9 kPa. The second factor was shades which consisted of 3 levels; 0% shade, 25% shade, and 50% shade. The results showed that Gorontalo local upland rice Ponda merah accession was able to adapt well to drought stress, shade stress, and combination of both which were characterized by high values of plant dry weight 49,88 g under drought stress condition, 84,08 g under 50% shade condition and 44,61 g in drought + 50% shade condition and chlorophyll content 0.148 mg.g−1 under drought stress condition, 0,168 mg.g−1 under 50% shade condition and 0,202 mg.g−1 in drought +50% shade condition.
The aim of this research is to find out the tolerance level of Gorontalo local upland rice against drought stress given during the germination stage with vigor index and normal sprout dry weight variables as the indicators. The research was conducted in June 2016 using a completely randomized factorial design with four replications. The first factor is twenty-three varieties of Gorontalo local upland rice, while the second factor is 0%, 5%, 10%, and 20% PEG 6000 concentrations. The categorization of accessions to tolerant, moderate, and resistant groups is conducted based on sensitivity index test results. The research results show that based on the normal sprout dry weight, vigor index, and growth simultaneity parameters, Sonu, Ponda Merah, Ponelo, and Bulotonu accessions are tolerant against drought stress at 20% PEG concentration.
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