Using genomic selection to correct pedigree errors in kiwiberry breeding.

Unlabelled: In breeding programmes, accurate estimation of breeding values is crucial for selecting superior genotypes. Traditional methods rely on phenotypic observations and pedigree information to estimate variance components and heritability. However, pedigree errors can significantly affect the accuracy of these estimates, especially in long-lived perennial vines.

Evaluation of omadacycline activity against species.

spp. are gram-positive bacteria increasingly recognized as pathogens. This study evaluates the MICs of omadacycline, a tetracycline, against 40 clinical isolates using two methodologies: broth microdilution (BMD) and Liofilchem omadacycline MIC Test Strip (MTS).

Accurate Simulation of Flow through Dipping Aquifers with MODFLOW 6 Using Enhanced Cell Connectivity.

In simulations of groundwater flow through dipping aquifers, layers of model cells are often "deformed" to follow the top and bottom elevations of the aquifers. When this approach is used in MODFLOW, adjacent cells within the same model layer are vertically offset from one another, and the standard conductance-based (two-point) formulation for flow between cells does not rigorously account for these offsets. The XT3D multi-point flow formulation in MODFLOW 6 is designed to account for geometric irregularities in the grid, including vertical offsets, and to provide accurate results for both isotropic and anisotropic groundwater flow.

Severe, Symptomatic Hypercalcemia Secondary to PTH-secreting Pancreatoblastoma.

Hypercalcemia may be induced by a variety of etiologies, most commonly primary hyperparathyroidism. Although primary hyperparathyroidism represents a relatively common endocrinological disorder, ectopic PTH secretion is a rare entity that is less well described in literature. We describe the first case to our knowledge of severe, symptomatic hypercalcemia found to be secondary to a PTH-secreting pancreatoblastoma.

Lake shape and the characteristics of migration behavior modify Atlantic salmon smolt migration success through lakes.

Migration is a high-risk behavior. For the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, migrating from its river nursery area to marine feeding grounds, the magnitude of risk varies with habitat type. Passage through lakes, in particular, is associated with low rates of migration success.