The optimal moisture content for cryopreservation of Longjing tea seeds.

Background: Most plant species produce seeds that can be dried to c. 3-7% moisture content, i.e.

Blockchain and explainable-AI integrated system for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) detection.

In the modern era of digitalization, integration with blockchain and machine learning (ML) technologies is most important for improving applications in healthcare management and secure prediction analysis of health data. This research aims to develop a novel methodology for securely storing patient medical data and analyzing it for PCOS prediction. The main goals are to leverage Hyperledger Fabric for immutable, private data and to integrate Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) techniques to enhance transparency in decision-making.

Characterizing the Effect of Hold-Down Pressure for Local and Regional Stiffness Markers.

Vascular aging occurs due to pathologies and old age. Early detection of stiffness markers and arterial geometry parameters in the carotid artery serves as an essential indicator for the progression of vascular aging. The assessment of stiffness markers is typically conducted using ultrasound and tonometer-based devices.

Unconventional Germination in Terrestrial Plants: A Counterintuitive Case in Desiccation-Sensitive (Clusiaceae) Seeds Showing Seedling Growth Without Roots.

Unconventional germination, wherein shoots emerge and establish true leaves before the root emerges, is only found in Zosteraceae. In , germination proceeds with the primary root emerging, followed by shoot emergence on the opposite side, but before leaf differentiation, adventitious roots emerge at the base of the shoots. However, germination and survival mechanisms in several species are still unclear.

Comparative Evaluation of Wear Strength and Compressive Strength of Two Pit and Fissure Sealants with a Nanofilled Resin Coating: An Study.

Introduction: The role of sealants for pits and fissures has been emphasized in caries prevention. Considering the advantages of a surface sealer and the effects of its application over restorative materials; the study is aimed at evaluating two pit and fissure sealants with a nanofilled resin coating.

Materials And Methods: In this double-blinded study, a total of 60 caries-free extracted third molars were collected and divided into two groups of 30 each receiving either a resin-based sealant (Helioseal F) or a glass ionomer-based sealant (GC Fuji VII).