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E151 (sym15), A Pleiotropic Mutant of Pea (Pisum sativum L.), Displays Low Nodule Number, Enhanced Mycorrhizae, Delayed Lateral Root Emergence, and High Root Cytokinin Levels [PDF]

, 2015
In legumes, the formation of rhizobial and mycorrhizal root symbioses is a highly regulated process which requires close communication between plant and microorganism.
Clairmont, Lindsey, Emery, R.J. Neil, Guinel, Frédérique C., Jones, James M.C., Macdonald, Emily S., Weiner, Catherine A.   +5 more
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The predatory behavior of ants: an impressive panoply of morphological adaptations

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This review focuses on predation in ants, showing the wide diversity of cases from solitary foraging to group hunting tactics, as well as the evolution of mandible shape frequently adapted to capture specific prey. Although most ants are generalist feeders, finding their sugary substances directly on plants or indirectly via sap‐sucking insects, some ...
Alain Dejean, Xim Cerdá, Jérôme Orivel, Frédéric Azémar, Alexander L. Wild, Bruno Corbara, Axel Touchard   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pseudonectria keratitis—emerging pathogenic fungi in the eye

Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Background Infectious keratitis, a significant contributor to blindness, with fungal keratitis accounting for nearly half of cases, poses a formidable diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its delayed clinical presentation, prolonged culture times,
Yongze Zhu, Peng Nan, Zhongliang Zhu, Youqi Ji, Bingqian Zhuo, Wei Xu, Yumei Ge   +6 more
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Heirloom Dry Bean Variety Trial [PDF]

, 2015
Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), a high-protein pulse crop, have been grown in the Northeast since the 1800’s. As the local food movement continues to diversify and expand, consumers are asking stores to carry more and more locally-produced foods, and dry
Calderwood, Lily, Cummings, Erica, Darby, Heather, Gupta, Abha, Post, Julian, Ziegler, Sara   +5 more
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Absence of intraocular infections after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at a single center: The experience with current preventive regimens [PDF]

, 2014
Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of intraocular infections after allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT). Methods: The study design was a single institutional retrospective noncomparative cohort of 135 consecutive patients in 2006 and 2007 ...
Boome, L.C.J. (Liane ) te, Lokhorst, H.M. (Henk), Riemens, A. (Anjo), Rothová, A. (Aniki), Stoyanova, V. (Violeta)   +4 more
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Infection control in the brain and the eye

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract The Central Nervous System (CNS), comprising the brain and the eye, is considered to have a ‘privileged’ mechanism for dealing with immunological challenge (immune privilege, IP). CNS IP has been revealed through experiments using foreign protein antigens and cell and tissue alloantigens (grafts), but evidence for a role for IP in modulating ...
John V. Forrester, Paul G. McMenamin, Samantha J. Dando   +2 more
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Prevalence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Corneal Disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia: A Systematic Review

Clinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To synthesise available evidence on the prevalence, treatment strategies, and outcomes of corneal disease affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, and to identify gaps in the existing literature. Methods A systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Angus van der Nagel, Daniel Cool, Himal Kandel, Stephanie Watson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endophthalmitis patients in Makassar City: molecular identification of pathogenic fungal profile

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Endophthalmitis is a severe inflammation of the internal ocular structures, usually caused by bacterial or fungal infections, and can lead to rapid, irreversible blindness.
Willy Wirawan Guslianto, Yunialthy Dwia Pertiwi, Mochammad Hatta, Lisa Tenriesa, Ririn Nislawati, Fadhilah Syamsuri, Muhammad Nasrum Massi, Firdaus Hamid   +7 more
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Curating the Unexpected: Stéphane Thidet's “Weeping Stones” Transformed During COVID‐19

Curator: The Museum Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A monumental work by French artist Stéphane Thidet became the nexus for an unexpected interaction between an art installation and wildlife. “Weeping Stones,” which presents a desert‐like world, devoid of greenery, was featured in an exhibition we co‐curated at the Genia Schreiber University Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel, in January 2020.
Tamar Mayer, Sefy Hendler, Asaf Ben‐David, Darya Aloufy   +3 more
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1164. Echinacea simulata McGregor

Curtis's Botanical Magazine, EarlyView.
Summary Echinacea simulata McGregor (Compositae: Heliantheae: Zinniinae) is described and illustrated. Notes are provided for the species' cultivation, propagation, likely pests and diseases, and availability. A full synonymy is given, along with type citations and known presence of type material, together with relevant notes. Statements of the species'
Nicholas Hind, Deborah Lambkin
wiley   +1 more source