Characterization of genetic diversity and identification of genetic loci associated with carbon allocation in N fixing soybean.

Background: Efficient capture and use of resources is critical for optimal plant growth and productivity. Both shoot and root growth are essential for resource acquisition, namely light and CO by the shoot and water and mineral nutrients by roots. Soybean [Glycine max (L.

Identification of QTLs for symbiotic nitrogen fixation and related traits in a soybean recombinant inbred line population.

The genetic architecture of symbiotic N fixation and related traits was investigated in the field. QTLs were identified for percent N derived from the atmosphere, shoot [N] and C to N ratio. Soybean [Glycine max (L.

Identification of loci associated with water use efficiency and symbiotic nitrogen fixation in soybean.

Soybean () production is greatly affected by persistent and/or intermittent droughts in rainfed soybean-growing regions worldwide. Symbiotic N fixation (SNF) in soybean can also be significantly hampered even under moderate drought stress. The objective of this study was to identify genomic regions associated with shoot carbon isotope ratio (δC) as a surrogate measure for water use efficiency (WUE), nitrogen isotope ratio (δN) to assess relative SNF, N concentration ([N]), and carbon/nitrogen ratio (C/N).

Metformin Uptake and Translocation in Chickpeas: Determination Using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.

Multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, and common respiratory problems are prevalent in over one-fourth of Americans, and separate drugs are prescribed to manage each of the diseases. The nutritive crop seeds loaded with multiple drugs could be a cheap and sustainable alternative to drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies. Our long-term goal is to produce chickpea seeds containing comparable dosages of multiple drugs regularly prescribed for managing MCC.

Shovelomics for phenotyping root architectural traits of rapeseed/canola (Brassica napus L.) and genome-wide association mapping.

Root system in plants plays an important role in mining moisture and nutrients from the soil and is positively correlated to yield in many crops including rapeseed/canola (Brassica napus L.). Substantial phenotypic diversity in root architectural traits among the B.

Predictability of intrapartum cardiotocography with meconium stained liquor and its correlation with perinatal outcome.

Objective: To determine the relationship between the colour of liquor and the trace of cardiotocography to see whether it is reactive or non-reactive..

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, Dar-ul-Sehat Hospital, Karachi from June 2015 to March 2016, and comprised women in labour who delivered singleton babies and had >37 weeks of gestation.

Anatomical Variants Of Celiac Trunk, Hepatic And Renal Arteries In A Population Of Developing Country Using Multidetector Computed Tomography Angiography.

Background: Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT)s has become a major part in evaluation of hepatic and renal tumours. With improvements in MDCT, CT angiography has also improved and normal anatomy and its variants in patients undergoing operative or interventional procedures can be effectively studied. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency of anatomical variation of celiac trunk, hepatic and renal arterial systems in patients undergoing multidetector CT (MDCT) angiography of the abdominal aorta.