Cross Direction Research Articles

Development of Drill Smash Training Models in Straight and Cross Directions to Improve Volleyball Smash Results at the SONS Club (Sriwijaya State Sports School) Palembang

This research aims to develop an effective drill training model to improve smash shot ability in two main directions, namely the straight direction and the cross direction, in volleyball. This training model is designed by taking into account the basic principles of smash technique, body regulation, strength and speed, as well as consistency in training. This research and development procedure uses the Borg & Gall steps. The research design for the development of the Borg & Gall development model is then changed to be simpler and also according to the needs of researchers which involves seven main steps: 1) Preliminary study, 2) Planning 3) Initial draft design , 4) Validation of initial drafts and revisions, 5) Small scale 6) Final product, 7) Effectiveness Test. Small scale trials were carried out at Dehasen Bengkulu University Extracurricular with a sample of 10 people and large scale trials were carried out at the Savvana Volleyball Club with a sample size of 15 people. The effectiveness test was carried out by the two clubs, each taking 10 samples to make 20 samples and testing them through prerequisite tests, namely 1) normality test, 2) homogeneity test 3) sample t test. The results of the research are that the final product is produced in the form of a model for the development of drill smash training in straight and cross directions with Root obstacle media to increase the accuracy of smashes in volleyball athletes. Very feasible” which was analyzed through the Aiken V test, with a material expert score of 0.81, media expert 0.96, small scale trial 0.90 and large scale trial 0.93 with an average criteria value of “Very High”.

Determining the mechanical properties of biomaterial-based economic thermoplastic composites reinforced with hemp fibres

In this study, continuous reinforcement materials of hemp fibres and matrix polymers (staple polylactic acid (PLA), staple bicomponent PLA) were carded in a conventional carding machine. Various proportions of the hemp fibre reinforcement material, ranging from 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60% were used in the production of biocomposite structures. We have further studied the effect of several carding passages (up to 3 passages) on the strength performance of both the staple PLA and the staple bicomponent PLA matrix. To obtain composite samples, the carded webs were further consolidated in the hot press machine. Further mechanical performance analysis was carried out in both the cross direction as well as parallel to the machine direction. It was observed that the introduction of reinforcing hemp fibre shows an increase in tensile strength up to the critical fibre loading amount and a decrease in tensile strength after the critical fibre loading amount. The highest tensile strength of 35.84 MPa was obtained for (40HEMP / 60PLA / M / P3), applied to the composite structures in the machine production direction, while the lowest value was 14.70 MPa (60HEMP / 40BPLA / M / P1), respectively.

Numerical Modelling of Corrugated Paperboard Boxes

Numerical modelling of corrugated paperboard is quite challenging due to its waved geometry and material non-linearity which is affected by the material properties of the individual paper sheets. Because of the complex geometry and material behaviour of the board, there is still scope to enhance the accuracy of current modelling techniques as well as gain a better understanding of the structural performance of corrugated paperboard packaging for improved packaging design. In this study, four-point bending tests were carried out to determine the bending stiffness of un-creased samples in the machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD). Bending tests were also carried out on creased samples with the fluting oriented in the CD with the crease at the centre. Inverse analysis was applied using the results from the bending tests to determine the material properties that accurately predict the bending stiffness of the horizontal creases, vertical creases, and panels of a box under compression loading. The finite element model of the box was divided into three sections, the horizontal creases, vertical creases, and the box panels. Each of these sections is described using different material properties. The box edges/corners are described using the optimal material properties from bending and compression tests conducted on creased samples, while the box panels are described using the optimal material properties obtained from four-point bending tests conducted on samples without creases. A homogenised finite element (FE) model of a box was simulated using the obtained material properties and validated using experimental results. The developed FE model accurately predicted the failure load of a corrugated paperboard box under compression with a variation of 0.1% when compared to the experimental results.

An ultraviolet radiation protective transparent wood film retained natural wood texture and tactile properties

In this study, the raw material of Japanese cypress wood (Platycladus orientalis (Linn.) Franco) was used and subjected to a series of treatment, including replacement of the water in wood by organic solvent, liquid UV-curable coating impregnation, surface coating removal, and UV curing. By this method, we innovatively produced a new type of transparent wood film which we refer to as “wood-texture transparent wood” (WTTW). WTTW retained the color, texture, and tactility of wood, while exhibiting a high transmittance of light and haze. Macroscopic and microscopic tests demonstrated that by removing the excess coating on the impregnated wood film surface, the microstructure and roughness of the wood surface could be successfully preserved, and the wood-like tactility of WTTW could be realized. WTTW exhibits better properties than those of the original wood, including a maximum light transmittance of 72.3 %, a haze of 72.3 % (at 550 nm), a tensile strength of 123.90 MPa in the longitudinal direction, a tensile strength of 6.64 MPa in the cross direction, and a hardness of 81.8 HD. In comparison to the traditional transparent wood, WTTW not only streamlines the preparation process, but also preserves the original wood texture, which aligns more closely with the tenets of green environmental protection and is more suitable for home decoration and privacy protection.

Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma bovis first generation hybrids undergo gene expressions changes consistent with species compatibility and heterosis.

When two species hybridize, the two parental genomes are brought together and some alleles might interact for the first time. To date, the extent of the transcriptomic changes in first hybrid generations, along with their functional outcome constitute an important knowledge gap, especially in parasite species. Here we explored the molecular and functional outcomes of hybridization in first-generation hybrids between the blood fluke parasites Schistosoma haematobium and S. bovis. Through a transcriptomic approach, we measured gene expression in both parental species and hybrids. We described and quantified expression profiles encountered in hybrids along with the main biological processes impacted. Up to 7,100 genes fell into a particular hybrid expression profile (intermediate between the parental expression levels, over-expressed, under-expressed, or expressed like one of the parental lines). Most of these genes were different depending on the direction of the parental cross (S. bovis mother and S. haematobium father or the reverse) and depending on the sex. For a given sex and cross direction, the vast majority of genes were hence unassigned to a hybrid expression profile: either they were differentially expressed genes but not typical of any hybrid expression profiles or they were not differentially expressed neither between hybrids and parental lines nor between parental lines. The most prevalent profile of gene expression in hybrids was the intermediate one (24% of investigated genes). These results suggest that transcriptomic compatibility between S. haematobium and S. bovis remains quite high. We also found support for an over-dominance model (over- and under-expressed genes in hybrids compared to parental lines) potentially associated with heterosis. In females in particular, processes such as reproductive processes, metabolism and cell interactions as well as signaling pathways were indeed affected. Our study hence provides new insight on the biology of Schistosoma hybrids with evidences supporting compatibility and heterosis.

Jute fibre reinforced biodegradable composites using starch as a biological macromolecule: Fabrication and performance evaluation

The aim of this study is to develop environment friendly packaging and life style materials for replacing conventionally explored hazardous synthetic materials. The study carried out by using raw jute fibre reinforced thermoplastic corn starch (TPCS) is to develop biodegradable flexible composite materials. Flexible composites are prepared by maintaining with different fibre content (30 %, 40 % and 50 wt%). A thin coating of polyurethane based formulation is applied on one side of the developed composite to make it water resistant. Composite samples are examined in terms of their tensile properties, tear resistance, folding endurance, water absorbency, capillary action etc. The results show that flexible composites, having 50 % fibre content have tensile strength of 12.8 MPa and 12 MPa at cross and machine direction respectively compared to 3.1 MPa for the TPCS film. The Water drop test on the coated side of the developed material concluded that there is no water penetration even after 60 min of wetting. The interaction between two hydrophilic components is established with FTIR analysis. The XRD analysis was carried out to find the crystallinity of TPCS, Jute fibre and composite samples. Surface morphology and fibre/matrix interaction is observed by SEM. The detail chemical mechanism involved of fibre matrix interaction also been postulated. The scientific finding shows that the developed flexible material can be suitable for making packaging and life style items.

Cannabis Triploids Exhibit Reduced Fertility and Similar Growth and Flower Production Compared to Diploids

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) grown for flowers containing cannabinoids requires all female plants, which are susceptible to seed set from exposure to pollen. Created triploids demonstrated reduced seed production compared with diploids in field and greenhouse studies in which plants were challenged with pollen from males. In the field, seed production as a percent of floral biomass ranged from 6.7% to 18.0% for triploids and from 52.6% to 57.1% for diploids. The photoperiod-insensitive triploid genotype ‘Purple Star’ × ‘Wilhelmina’ had 98.5% fewer filled (containing a developed embryo) seeds than the photoperiod-insensitive diploid genotype ‘Tsunami’ × ‘Wilhelmina’. In the greenhouse, triploid ‘Wife’ had 99.5% fewer filled seeds than diploid ‘Wife’. Plant growth and flower production were similar with eight triploid and seven diploid genotypes evaluated over three greenhouse studies. There were a few superior triploid and diploid genotypes; however, their performance was more likely attributable to the parental cultivar combination than ploidy level. The optimal cross direction for producing triploid seed in large quantities is tetraploid × diploid because the diploid × tetraploid cross exhibits triploid block caused by endosperm paternal excess. Colchicine-induced tetraploid parent plants should be tested over a prolonged period to eliminate cryptic chimeral mixoploids or tetraploid plants should be derived from seed produced by crossing two colchicine-induced putative tetraploid plants to ensure that seeds from tetraploid × diploid crosses will be triploid. The latter approach is necessary for photoperiod-insensitive cultivars because a prolonged period of ploidy testing is not possible for these plants. These findings indicate that triploid plants have significantly reduced fertility and are a suitable alternative to diploids in situations in which pollen exposure is possible.

Paternal leakage of plastids rescues inter-lineage hybrids in Silene nutans.

Organelle genomes are usually maternally inherited in angiosperms. However, biparental inheritance has been observed, especially in hybrids resulting from crosses between divergent genetic lineages. When it concerns the plastid genome, this exceptional mode of inheritance might rescue inter-lineage hybrids suffering from plastid-nuclear incompatibilities. Genetically differentiated lineages of Silene nutans exhibit strong postzygotic isolation owing to plastid-nuclear incompatibilities, highlighted by inter-lineage hybrid chlorosis and mortality. Surviving hybrids can exhibit variegated leaves, which might indicate paternal leakage of the plastid genome. We tested whether the surviving hybrids inherited the paternal plastid genome and survived thanks to paternal leakage. We characterized the leaf phenotype (fully green, variegated or white) of 504 surviving inter-lineage hybrids obtained from a reciprocal cross experiment among populations of four genetic lineages (W1, W2, W3 and E1) of S. nutans from Western Europe and genotyped 560 leaf samples (both green and white leaves for variegated hybrids) using six lineage-specific plastid single nucleotide polymorphisms. A high proportion of the surviving hybrids (≤98 %) inherited the paternal plastid genome, indicating paternal leakage. The level of paternal leakage depended on cross type and cross direction. The E1 and W2 lineages as maternal lineages led to the highest hybrid mortality and to the highest paternal leakage from W1 and W3 lineages in the few surviving hybrids. This was consistent with E1 and W2 lineages, which contained the most divergent plastid genomes. When W3 was the mother, more hybrids survived, and no paternal leakage was detected. By providing a plastid genome potentially more compatible with the hybrid nuclear background, paternal leakage has the potential to rescue inter-lineage hybrids from plastid-nuclear incompatibilities. This phenomenon might slow down the speciation process, provided hybrid survival and reproduction can occur in the wild.

Bidirectional Semi-supervised Dual-branch CNN for Robust 3D Reconstruction of Stereo Endoscopic Images via Adaptive Cross and Parallel Supervisions.

Semi-supervised learning via teacher-student network can train a model effectively on a few labeled samples. It enables a student model to distill knowledge from the teacher's predictions of extra unlabeled data. However, such knowledge flow is typically unidirectional, having the accuracy vulnerable to the quality of teacher model. In this paper, we seek to robust 3D reconstruction of stereo endoscopic images by proposing a novel fashion of bidirectional learning between two learners, each of which can play both roles of teacher and student concurrently. Specifically, we introduce two self-supervisions, i.e., Adaptive Cross Supervision (ACS) and Adaptive Parallel Supervision (APS), to learn a dual-branch convolutional neural network. The two branches predict two different disparity probability distributions for the same position, and output their expectations as disparity values. The learned knowledge flows across branches along two directions: a cross direction (disparity guides distribution in ACS) and a parallel direction (disparity guides disparity in APS). Moreover, each branch also learns confidences to dynamically refine its provided supervisions. In ACS, the predicted disparity is softened into a unimodal distribution, and the lower the confidence, the smoother the distribution. In APS, the incorrect predictions are suppressed by lowering the weights of those with low confidence. With the adaptive bidirectional learning, the two branches enjoy well-tuned mutual supervisions, and eventually converge on a consistent and more accurate disparity estimation. The experimental results on four public datasets demonstrate our superior accuracy over other state-of-the-arts with a relative decrease of averaged disparity error by at least 9.76%.

Structural and morphological changes at initial state under uniaxial elongation of rolled polytetrafluoroethylene

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes, which are prepared by a biaxial stretching process of rolled sheets, have a porosity structure consisting of nodes and fibrils, and exhibits a unique mechanical behavior. We investigated the differences in deformation behavior of rolled PTFE sheets between the rolling and the cross directions using synchrotron radiation in situ WAXD and in situ SAXS measurements. The mechanical anisotropy for rolled PTFE sheets results from a planar or strip-biaxial deformation mode. The rolled PTFE sheets showed an extended chain crystal (ECC) structure. According to in situ WAXD profiles and 2D-SAXS patterns during deformation, the stretching in the rolling direction (RD) causes the fibrillation accompanied with the mechanical yielding, at which the stretching in the RD resulted in pore expansion and lattice distortion rather than obvious chain orientation. The direction of the pore expansion changed to the cross direction (CD) when stretching perpendicular to the RD. We found a positive dependence between the pore size in CD and the average molecular weight of PTFE sheets.

Physical and surface properties of food packaging paper coated by thyme oil

Paper coated with natural materials has advantages over paper coated with fossil resources, including easy recycling, renewable components, and cost-effective formulation. Coating the paper surface with thyme oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties and is known to improve packaging product quality. In the current study, the water resistance of the materials was measured by the Cobb30 values. The base paper, the starch-coated paper, and the thyme oil and starch-coated paper had Cobb30 values of 20, 17.5, and 15.7 g/m2, respectively. The tensile strength index of uncoating and coating paper samples was, respectively (machine direction M.D.) 64.3 and 64.7, and (cross direction C.D.) 32.2 and 37.2. The bursting strength index results were 72.7 and 84.0. Hence, according to the tensile strength results, the treated paper burst strength values were higher than the base paper samples. The starch and thyme oil coatings formed a film layer on the paper surface, which may have helped impart better burst-strength properties. Besides, compared to the untreated base papers, the surface of the coated papers was denser and smoother, with a less porous structure, according to SEM results. In addition, resistance features of papers that are desired in the end-use of paper are shown in this work based on paper strength property tests.

The role of intraspecific crop-weed hybridization in the evolution of weediness and invasiveness: Cultivated and weedy radish (Raphanus sativus) as a case study.

The phenotype of hybrids between a crop and its wild or weed counterpart is usually intermediate and maladapted compared to that of their parents; however, hybridization has sometimes been associated with increased fitness, potentially leading to enhanced weediness and invasiveness. Since the ecological context and maternal genetic effects may affect hybrid fitness, they could influence the evolutionary outcomes of hybridization. Here, we evaluated the performance of first-generation crop-weed hybrids of Raphanus sativus and their parents in two contrasting ecological conditions. Using experimental hybridization and outdoor common garden experiments, we assessed differences in time to flowering, survival to maturity, plant biomass, and reproductive components between bidirectional crop-weed hybrids and their parents in agrestal (wheat cultivation, fertilization, weeding) and ruderal (human-disturbed, uncultivated area) conditions over 2 years. Crop, weeds, and bidirectional hybrids overlapped at least partially during the flowering period, indicating a high probability of gene flow. Hybrids survived to maturity at rates at least as successful as their parents and had higher plant biomass and fecundity, which resulted in higher fitness compared to their parents in both environments, without any differences associated with the direction of the hybridization. Intraspecific crop-weed hybridization, regardless of the cross direction, has the potential to promote weediness in weedy R. sativus in agrestal and ruderal environments, increasing the chances for introgression of crop alleles into weed populations. This is the first report of intraspecific crop-weed hybridization in R. sativus.

Novel eco-friendly antimicrobial UV-blocking PBAT/PBS/TiO2 nanocomposite films for improved shelf-life of bananas

Novel nanocomposite poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/polybutylene succinate (PBS) blend films functionalized with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (0, 0.9, 1.8, 2.7, 3.6 and 4.5% w/w) were produced using cast-sheet extrusion. Atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis were used to investigate film morphology and structure. The crystallinity of the films was modified due to interactions between the nanoparticles and the PBAT/PBS blends, as confirmed by FTIR and XRD. Tensile strength and elongation of films slightly reduced with TiO2 addition up to 4.5% in both machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD). The tensile strength of the T5 films was nearly 25% less than the control films. Adding TiO2 gave excellent UV-blocking properties with slightly reduced water vapor by 16.5% and oxygen permeability by 4% for films with maximum loading. The film surface became more hydrophilic, as evidenced by the reduced contact angle. The results, as acquired from turbidity measurements, show that films with 3.6% TiO2 loading and above have high antimicrobial activity against both Bacillus cereus (Gram-positive) and Escherichia coli (Gram-negative). The relative area of microbial growth on agar media exhibited better antibacterial capacity against Escherichia coli than Bacillus cereus, with a sharp reduction of microbial growth at TiO2 contents above 2.7%. Films containing TiO2 (≥0.9%) effectively delayed ripening and increased peel yellowness of packaged bananas during storage for 6 days at room temperature. The developed PBAT/PBS/TiO2 nanocomposites films hence showed enhanced UV-resistance and antimicrobial properties, while maintaining adequate mechanical strength necessary for food packaging. The film is an eco-friendly alternative antimicrobial food packaging to extend the shelf-life of fresh produce.

Justification of cross direction profile of pipe-culvert of closed mine-type spillway

The main purpose of the study is to develop models for the strength reliability of closed spillways at earth-fill dams. The object of the research is closed mine-type spillway structures. The strength reliability model of a closed spillway structure includes a material model, a shape model, a model of actual load, and a fracture model. The material model in most cases is reinforced concrete. The shape model is very important, especially for precast culverts of glory hole spillways, because giving it a certain shape can significantly reduce the value of stresses acting in weak sections. As a result of the stress reduction, there is a decrease in material requirements, primarily for metals, leading to reduced energy and economic costs. This also makes it possible to increase the reliability and durability of such structures, increase their operational safety, and adapt them to various operating conditions. The shape model for the culvert is justified. The load model determines the behavior of the structure during construction and operation. This article suggests a justification for the methodology for calculating the strength of a precast culvert of segment blocks. The methodology allows to perform strength analysis of culverts of closed spillways with a cross-section outline similar to a membrane. The state of reinforced concrete load-carrying units under various combinations of loads has been studied. The limits of stresses and displacements, the excess of which can lead to destruction in the load-carrying units, are determined.

Ultrahigh breakdown current density of van der Waals one dimensional PdBr2

One-dimensional (1D) van der Waals (vdW) materials offer nearly defect-free strands as channel materials in the field-effect transistor devices and probably, a better interconnect than conventional copper with higher current density and resistance to electro-migration with sustainable down-scaling. We report a theoretically predicted halide based 1D few-chain atomic thread, PdBr2, isolable from its bulk which crystallizes in a monoclinic space group C2/c. Liquid phase exfoliated nanowires with mean length (20 ± 1)μm transferred onto a SiO2/Si wafer with a maximum aspect ratio (length:width) of ≈5000 confirm the lower cleavage energy perpendicular to the chain direction. Moreover, an isolated nanowire can also sustain a current density of 200 MA/cm2, which is atleast one-order higher than typical copper interconnects. However, local transport measurement via the conducting atomic force microscopy (CAFM) tip along the cross direction of the single chain records a much lower current density due to the anisotropic electronic band structure. While 1D nature of the nanoobject can be linked with a non-trivial collective quantum behavior, vdW nature could be beneficial for possible pathways in an interconnect fabrication strategy with better control of placement in an integrated circuit.

Tearing fracture of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/ poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA) cast extruded films: Effect of the PBSA content

The development of bio-based film formulations that show mechanical properties comparable to current fossil films is a challenging technological goal. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is the most attractive bio-based polymer; however, its poor ductility limits its use for film application. To overcome this issue, in this work PLA was blended with a ductile poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA) bio-based polymer, and cast extruded PLA/PBSA films were produced with differing PBSA amounts (20, 30 and 40 wt%). The mechanical properties of the film were evaluated both in machine and cross direction. The tearing resistance of the produced film was implemented with the essential work of fracture approach to explore the mode III out-of-plane fracture resistance.

Modelling using fuzzy logic: study of needle-punched filters

The tensile behaviour dependency on the process parameters of blended nonwoven fabric is highly non-linear. This paper explores the potentiality of fuzzy logic inference in such a nonlinear environment as predictive process modelling with minimal experimental data. A model based on fuzzy inference engine has been attempted using recycled polyester fibre blend percentage, needling density and depth of needle penetration as the input variables and tensile strength in both machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD) as the output variables. Proposed model was built in MAT LAB/Simulink and has been verified by experimental sample data set. Mean relative error percentage and correlation coefficient between the fuzzy model predicted and actual experimental sample values were found to be around ±2.5% and up to 0.97 respectively. These results validate that the model may be applied with high accuracies for the prediction of tensile behaviour of the blended nonwoven fabric in the textile industries.

Soft, strong, and breathable polylactic acid/polyethylene glycol microfibrous membranes with a fluffy alignment structure for skin contactor

Polylactic acid (PLA) microfibrous membranes, having high comfort and wearability features, have attracted considerable research interest for applications involving skin contactors. However, the poor softness and low strength of these membranes are the major challenges that prevent their large-scale fabrication and application. Herein, an advanced strategy for preparing a soft, strong, and breathable polylactic acid/polyethylene glycol (PLA/PEG) microfibrous membrane using an in situ drafting-assisted melt-blowing process has been developed. The introduction of PEG significantly improved the crystallization and plasticization of the PLA chain molecules, thus promoting the perfect crystallinity of the PLA phase. Benefiting from the synergy of the PEG and the drafting process, the prepared PLA/PEG microfibrous membranes exhibited a fluffy structure wherein the air permeability increased to 142.5 mm/s with the increase in DCD to 37 cm. Meanwhile, the PLA/PEG microfibrous membranes exhibit optimized anisotropic softness performance: a smaller maximum resistance of 0.13 N in the machine direction and a larger maximum resistance of 1.8 N in the cross direction were obtained in comparison with conventional membranes. This suggests the tremendous potential for using the fabricated membranes in flexible, breathable, and wearable skin contactors.

Hybrid breakdown in male reproduction between recently diverged Drosophila melanogaster populations has a complex and variable genetic architecture.

Secondary contact between formerly isolated populations may result in hybrid breakdown, in which untested allelic combinations in hybrids are maladaptive and limit genetic exchange. Studying early-stage reproductive isolation may yield key insights into the genetic architectures and evolutionary forces underlying the first steps toward speciation. Here, we leverage the recent worldwide expansion of Drosophila melanogaster to test for hybrid breakdown between populations that diverged within the last 13,000 years. We found clear evidence for hybrid breakdown in male reproduction, but not female reproduction or viability, supporting the prediction that hybrid breakdown affects the heterogametic sex first. The frequency of non-reproducing F2 males varied among different crosses involving the same southern African and European populations, as did the qualitative effect of cross direction, implying a genetically variable basis of hybrid breakdown and a role for uniparentally inherited factors. The levels of breakdown observed in F2 males were not recapitulated in backcrossed individuals, consistent with the existence of incompatibilities with at least three partners. Thus, some of the very first steps toward reproductive isolation could involve incompatibilities with complex and variable genetic architectures. Collectively, our findings emphasize this system's potential for future studies on the genetic and organismal basis of early-stage reproductive isolation.

Maternal patterns of inheritance alter transcript expression in eggs

BackgroundModifications to early development can lead to evolutionary diversification. The early stages of development are under maternal control, as mothers produce eggs loaded with nutrients, proteins and mRNAs that direct early embryogenesis. Maternally provided mRNAs are the only expressed genes in initial stages of development and are tightly regulated. Differences in maternal mRNA provisioning could lead to phenotypic changes in embryogenesis and ultimately evolutionary changes in development. However, the extent that maternal mRNA expression in eggs can vary is unknown for most developmental models. Here, we use a species with dimorphic development— where females make eggs and larvae of different sizes and life-history modes—to investigate the extent of variation in maternal mRNA provisioning to the egg.ResultsWe find that there is significant variation in gene expression across eggs of different development modes, and that there are both qualitative and quantitative differences in mRNA expression. We separate parental effects from allelic effects, and find that both mechanisms contribute to mRNA expression differences. We also find that offspring of intraspecific crosses differentially provision their eggs based on the parental cross direction (a parental effect), which has not been previously demonstrated in reproductive traits like oogenesis.ConclusionWe find that maternally controlled initiation of development is functionally distinct between eggs of different sizes and maternal genotypes. Both allele-specific effects and parent-of-origin effects contribute to gene expression differences in eggs. The latter indicates an intergenerational effect where a parent’s genotype can affect gene expression in an egg made by the next generation.