Sperm traits and seminal plasma proteome of locally adapted hairy rams subjected to intermittent scrotal insulation.

The present study evaluated the effects of heat stress on reproductive parameters of hairy rams. Six animals were subjected to scrotal insulation during four consecutive nights (6 PM - 6 AM). Day (D) 0 was the first day of insulation.

Transporting and implementing a caregiver-mediated intervention for toddlers with autism in Goa, India: evidence from the social ABCs.

Introduction: Autism is a global health priority with an urgent need for evidence-based, resource-efficient, scalable supports that are feasible for implementation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Initiating supports in the toddler years has potential to significantly impact child and family outcomes. The current paper describes the feasibility and outcomes associated with a Canadian-developed caregiver-mediated intervention for toddlers (the Social ABCs), delivered through a clinical service in Goa, India.

Defense responses induced by ulvan in wheat against powdery mildew caused by Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici.

Ulvan is a water-soluble sulfated heteropolysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of the green seaweeds Ulva spp. This polysaccharide is known to induce resistance and protect plants against a broad range of plant pathogenic fungi, such as Blumeria graminis f. sp.

Reclassification of the Main Causal Agent of Glomerella Leaf Spot on Apple into in Southern Brazil and Uruguay.

Glomerella leaf spot (GLS) is one of the most important diseases of apple, affecting a wide range of economically important cultivars, particularly Golden Delicious and its descendants. Caused mainly by species of the species complex (CGSC), has been described as the most prevalent and aggressive species associated with GLS and apple bitter rot (ABR) in Brazil and Uruguay. Recently, new CGSC species, closely related to , have been identified causing ABR.

A Laminarin-Based Formulation Protects Wheat Against via Direct Antifungal Activity and Elicitation of Host Defense-Related Genes.

The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of the laminarin-based formulation Vacciplant to protect and induce resistance in wheat against , a major pathogen on this crop. Under greenhouse conditions, a single foliar spraying of the product 2 days before inoculation with reduced disease severity and pycnidium density by 42 and 45%, respectively. Vacciplant exhibited a direct antifungal activity on conidial germination both in vitro and in planta.