Publications by authors named "L H Keith"
Salmon is the most commonly consumed finfish in the United States of America (USA), and the mislabeling of salmon is a widespread problem. Washington State is a global supplier of wild-caught Pacific salmon and local salmon mislabeling results in substantial economic, ecological, and cultural impacts. Previous studies in Washington State identified high levels of mislabeled salmon in both markets and restaurants, resulting in local legislation being passed that requires proper labeling of salmon products, including identifying it as wild-caught or farm-raised.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMacadamia nuts are, economically, the second most important crop in the state of Hawai'i. A recent decline in yield and acreage has been attributed to insect damage and diseases such as Macadamia Quick Decline (MQD) caused by and . To develop an improved methodology for the diagnosis and treatment of MQD, investigations were undertaken to better understand the pathosystem of the disease.
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- PHACE syndrome is a neurocutaneous disorder characterized by brain abnormalities, facial hemangiomas, and various arterial and cardiac issues.
- While visible hemangiomas are the most prominent symptom, serious complications like aortic anomalies and strokes can arise, making early identification crucial.
- The article reviews important clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies, highlighting the significance of this condition for pediatric neurologists.
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- * CaMMV was detected in commercial cacao trees in Puerto Rico and later in a quarantine greenhouse in Miami, prompting further testing in a USDA repository in Hawai'i to assess the spread of the virus.
- * Testing of 230 cacao plants in Hawai'i revealed 26 were positive for CaMMV, with most showing leaf chlorosis, while genetic analysis indicated close similarity to CaMMV strains from Puerto Rico and Florida.
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- - During the 2022-2023 season, the coffee crop in Hawai'i was valued at $57.1 million, with symptoms of a foliar disease identified in the Kona Typica variety, showing circular, necrotic spots and leaf drop.
- - The disease was linked to a fungus identified through a process involving symptom observation, tissue culture, and genetic analysis, confirming it as *(Tode) L. Lombard & Crous*.
- - To test the pathogenicity of the fungus, researchers inoculated Kona Typica seedlings with a concentrated suspension of fungal spores, aiming to study the effects on plant health.