Horizontal transfer of plasmid-like extrachromosomal circular DNAs across graft junctions in Solanaceae.

The transfer of genetic material between stocks and scions of grafted plants has been extensively studied; however, the nature and frequency of the transferred material remain elusive. Here, we report a grafting system involving woody goji as the stock and herbaceous tomato as the scion, which was developed using in vitro and in vivo approaches; the results confirmed horizontal transfer of multiple nuclear DNA fragments from donor goji cells to recipient tomato cells. Tomato tissues containing goji donor DNA fragments at or near the grafting junctions had a perennial-biased anatomical structure, from which roots or shoots were regenerated.

Tuber quality enhancement via grafting potato onto a wooden goji rootstock through vitalizing multi-pathways.

Grafting is applied in Solanaceae to improve growth and quality traits. However, grafting potato onto a wooden goji rootstock is rare. Our study introduces a novel distant grafting technique to investigate potato scion responses, specifically regarding photosynthetic and tuber nutritional quality.

Radiometric characteristics of some metallic ores and nonmetallic deposits: an example, Wadi Al-Allaqi, South Eastern Desert, Egypt.

Hydrothermal alteration processes are connected to many mineral formations, particularly auriferous deposits. In this study, airborne gamma-ray spectrometry (GRS) data and the analysis of radioactive materials (eU, eTh, and K) are applied to search for regions with hydrothermal alteration activity. An example is presented from Wadi Al-Allaqi, South Eastern Desert, Egypt.

Using of airborne gamma-ray spectrometric data to the exposure of potassic alteration -recognition of alteration relates to gold mineralization.

It is well known that many mineral deposits are related to hydrothermal processes, especially auriferous deposits. In this research paper, we show how to distinguish areas that have experienced hydrothermal activity, by construing airborne gamma-ray spectrometry data, especially potassium. An indirect application of aerial gamma-ray spectrometry technique is used to detect possible minerals deposits.

Smoke-Water Enhances Germination and Seedling Growth of Four Horticultural Crops.

The impact of plant-derived smoke as a promoter of seed germination in many crops is well documented. However, very little is known about (1) the appropriate plant species for smoke-water preparation, (2) the effect of smoke-water on the germination and the post-germination parameters in non-fire-prone environments, and (3) the relative importance of dark and light conditions and their possible effects. To fill these gaps in knowledge, we conducted field experiments to evaluate the effect of smoke-water produced from five plant species-white willow, sage, rice straw, rosemary, and lemon eucalyptus-on the germination and seedling growth of cucumber, tomato, scotch marigold, and gladiolus.

Application of thorium-normalized airborne radiospectrometric survey data of Wadi Araba area, North-eastern Desert, Egypt, as a guide to the recognition of probable subsurface petroleum accumulations.

A new exploration method has been developed by Saunders et al. (Geophysics 58(10) (1993) 1417) using surface and aerial gamma-ray spectral measurements in prospecting for petroleum in stratigraphic and structural traps. Wadi Araba area, North-eastern Desert, Egypt, was selected to apply this method on its recorded aerial gamma-ray spectrometric survey data, due to its distinct stratigraphic and structural setting as well as its situation in close connection with the Gulf of Suez, which represents one of the important sites of oil production in Egypt.