Introgression and Mapping of a Novel Bacterial Blight Resistance Gene from acc. CR100098A into .

Bacterial blight (BB) caused by pv. is one of the epidemic diseases in rice. Rapid changes in the pathogenicity of the pv.

Defining genomic landscape for identification of potential candidate resistance genes associated with major rice diseases through MetaQTL analysis.

Rice production is severely affected by various diseases such as bacterial leaf blight (BLB), brown spot (BS), false smut (FS), foot rot (FR), rice blast (RB), and sheath blight (SB). In recent years, several quantitative trait loci (QTLs) studies involving different populations have been carried out, resulting in the identification of hundreds of resistance QTLs for each disease. These QTLs can be integrated and analyzed using meta-QTL (MQTL) analysis for better understanding of the genetic architecture underlying multiple disease resistance (MDR).

Outcome of early detection approach in control of breast, cervical, and oral cancer: Experience from a rural cancer center in India.

In low- and middle-income countries most of the cancer patients attend the hospital at a late stage and treatment completion of these cases is challenging. The early detection program (EDP), in rural areas of Punjab state, India was initiated to identify breast, cervical, and oral cancer at an early stage by raising awareness and providing easy access to diagnosis and treatment. A total of 361 health education programs and 99 early detection clinics were organized.

Exploring the unusual: a testosterone-secreting ovarian tumor.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors are rare, representing less than 0.1% of all ovarian neoplasms. Among the myriad causes of hirsutism, ovarian tumors account for 1% of the reported cases.

Comprehensive genome-wide identification and transferability of chromosome-specific highly variable microsatellite markers from citrus species.

Citrus species among the most important and widely consumed fruit in the world due to Vitamin C, essential oil glands, and flavonoids. Highly variable simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers are one of the most informative and versatile molecular markers used in perennial tree genetic research. SSR survey of Citrus sinensis and Citrus maxima were identified perfect SSRs spanning nine chromosomes.

Genome-Wide Meta-Analysis of QTLs Associated with Root Traits and Implications for Maize Breeding.

Root system architecture (RSA), also known as root morphology, is critical in plant acquisition of soil resources, plant growth, and yield formation. Many QTLs associated with RSA or root traits in maize have been identified using several bi-parental populations, particularly in response to various environmental factors. In the present study, a meta-analysis of QTLs associated with root traits was performed in maize using 917 QTLs retrieved from 43 mapping studies published from 1998 to 2020.

BSA-seq Identifies a Major Locus on Chromosome 6 for Root-Knot Nematode () Resistance From .

Root-knot nematode () is one of the emerging threats to rice production worldwide that causes substantial yield reductions. There is a progressive shift of the cropping system from traditional transplanting to direct-seeded water-saving rice production that favored the development of . Scouting and deploying new resistance genes is an economical approach to managing the root-knot nematodes.

Congenital Rubella Syndrome as a possible cause for persistent thrombocytopenia in early infancy: The Forgotten Culprit.

We present a case of a late preterm intrauterine growth-restricted neonate with isolated and persistent severe thrombocytopenia. At birth, the neonate did not have a complete clinical spectrum of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) but later developed peculiar findings that helped clinch the diagnosis. The neonate also had interstitial pneumonia and died secondary to superimposed acute viral infection leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome.

A Prospective Review on Selectable Marker-Free Genome Engineered Rice: Past, Present and Future Scientific Realm.

As a staple food crop, rice has gained mainstream attention in genome engineering for its genetic improvement. Genome engineering technologies such as transgenic and genome editing have enabled the significant improvement of target traits in relation to various biotic and abiotic aspects as well as nutrition, for which genetic diversity is lacking. In comparison to conventional breeding, genome engineering techniques are more precise and less time-consuming.

Interaction of TiO nanoparticles with soil: Effect on microbiological and chemical traits.

Titanium dioxide (TiO) nanoparticles (NPs) are the most widely used nanomaterials and their expanding use raises concerns about their impacts on soil ecosystems and functioning. The present study evaluates the potential impacts of TiO NPs applied at low doses (0, 1.0, 2.

Cervico Medullary Junction "Intramedullary Schwannoma" Masquerading As Glioma: A Surprise During Surgery.

Background: Intramedullary schwannomas (IS) at cervicomedullary junction (CMJ) are exceedingly uncommon. There is hardly any clinicoradiological marker for preoperative diagnosis and prognostication.

Case: We report a case of a 17-year-old boy with progressive spastic quadriparesis of six months duration.

High-resolution mapping of the quantitative trait locus (QTLs) conferring resistance to false smut disease in rice.

Rice false smut (RFS), an emerging major fungal disease worldwide caused by Ustilaginoidea virens, affects rice grain quality and yield. RFS cause 2.8-49% global yield loss depending upon disease severity and cultivars.

Elucidating the morpho-physiological adaptations and molecular responses under long-term waterlogging stress in maize through gene expression analysis.

Waterlogging stress in maize is one of the emerging abiotic stresses in the current climate change scenario. To gain insights in transcriptional reprogramming during late hours of waterlogging stress under field conditions, we aimed to elucidate the transcriptional and anatomical changes in two contrasting maize inbreds viz. I110 (susceptible) and I172 (tolerant).

An insight into the genome of extensively drug-resistant and uropathogenic Citrobacter werkmanii.

Objective: Carbapenemase-producing bacteria pose a serious public-health threat. This study was performed to understand the emergence and genetic features of NDM-producers in hospital setting.

Methods: Samples were collected from a tertiary-care hospital.

Villous Morphology in Urinary Bladder Biopsy: An Approach to Diagnosis.

Villous morphology in urinary bladder biopsy is a relatively uncommon finding. Villi are slender, finger-like structures that are commonly seen in the small intestine or in neoplastic lesions of gastrointestinal lineage/differentiation. Importantly, placenta also exhibits villi that are morphologically and functionally different from the intestinal one.

Fine-needle aspiration cytology of an adenoid cystic carcinoma of trachea: Common tumor in uncommon location.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is most often primary in the major and minor salivary glands but can also arise from the submucosal seromucinous glands of the larynx and trachea. We report a case of ACC of the larynx that presented as a recurrent cough for 4 months and vomiting 3 to 4 times within 1 month. Fine-needle aspiration cytology was consistent with an ACC.

A genomic analysis of Mycobacterium immunogenum strain CD11_6 and its potential role in the activation of T cells against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is an etiological agent of tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is a mounting problem worldwide. The only available vaccine BCG protects the childhood but not adulthood form of TB.

Neonatal Acute Liver Failure Associated with Angioinvasive Hepatic Zygomycosis.

Background: Neonatal acute liver failure (NALF) is often a fatal condition. Zygomycosis is a fungal infection that is often fatal in both adults and infants. Only a few cases of hepatic zygomycosis are reported in the literature and they are invariably associated with immunosuppression.

Sarcoma in urine cytology; an extremely rare entity: A report of two cases.

Primary sarcomas of the urinary bladder or prostate are extremely rare entities. The rarity and lack of awareness makes it difficult for the cytologists to detect the spindle cell lesions in urine for malignant cytology. The literature available for the detection of urinary tract sarcomas is little.