Construction of a high density genetic linkage map to define the locus conferring seedlessness from Mukaku Kishu mandarin.

Mukaku Kishu ('MK'), a small sized mandarin, is an important source of seedlessness in citrus breeding. Identification and mapping the gene(s) governing 'MK' seedlessness will expedite seedless cultivar development. In this study, two 'MK'-derived mapping populations- LB8-9 Sugar Belle ('SB') × 'MK' (N=97) and Daisy ('D') × 'MK' (N=68) were genotyped using an encompassing 58,433 SNP probe sets, and population specific male and female parent linkage maps were constructed.

"Someone like us": delivering maternal mental health through peers in two South Asian contexts.

Background: Peer-led psychosocial interventions are one solution to address the great paucity of skilled mental health human resources in South Asia. The aim of this study was to explore peer-delivered care for maternal depression in two diverse contexts in South Asia.

Methods: The study was carried out in the urban setting of Goa, India and rural setting in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.