Alcohol acyl transferase genes at a high-flavor intensity locus contribute to ester biosynthesis in kiwifruit.

Volatile esters are key compounds contributing to flavor intensity in commonly consumed fruits including apple (Malus domestica), strawberry (Fragaria spp.), and banana (Musa sapientum). In kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.

Advantages and Challenges of Using Breast Biopsy Markers.

Percutaneous image-guided biopsy procedures are the standard of care for histologic assessment of suspicious breast lesions. Post-biopsy tissue markers (clips) optimize patient management by allowing for assessment on follow-up imaging and precise lesion localization. Markers are used to ensure accurate correlation between imaging modalities, guide preoperative localization for malignant and high-risk lesions, and facilitate accurate identification of benign lesions at follow-up.

Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis and its Mimics on Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Pictorial Review of Cases from India.

Objectives: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare inflammatory disease of the breast, which is benign but potentially morbid. Mammographic and sonographic findings have been well characterized, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings have been less thoroughly documented. The objective of this study was to demonstrate characteristic findings for IGM and its mimics via a retrospective review.

Sensory-Directed Genetic and Biochemical Characterization of Volatile Terpene Production in Kiwifruit.

Terpene volatiles are found in many important fruit crops, but their relationship to flavor is poorly understood. Here, we demonstrate using sensory descriptive and discriminant analysis that 1,8-cineole contributes a key floral/eucalyptus note to the aroma of ripe 'Hort16A' kiwifruit (). Two quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for 1,8-cineole production were identified on linkage groups 27 and 29a in a segregating population, with the QTL on LG29a colocating with a complex cluster of putative terpene synthase (TPS)-encoding genes.

Selenium Application During Radish () Plant Development Alters Glucosinolate Metabolic Gene Expression and Results in the Production of 4-(methylseleno)but-3-enyl glucosinolate.

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for human health, entering the diet mainly through the consumption of plant material. Members of the Brassicaceae are Se-accumulators that can accumulate up to 1g Se kg dry weight (DW) from the environment without apparent ill effect. The Brassicaceae also produce glucosinolates (GSLs), sulfur (S)-rich compounds that benefit human health.