Influence of sowing dates and weed management practices on weed dynamics, productivity and profitability of direct seeded rice.

This study evaluated the impact of differential sowing windows and improved weed management strategies on weed dynamics, productivity, and economic viability of direct drum seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the temperate agro-ecosystem of Kashmir. A two-year field experiment was conducted utilizing a split-plot design with two sowing dates (May 10 and June 3) as main plots and six weed management practices as sub-plots.

Systematic Review and Geospatial Modeling of Molecular Markers of Resistance to Artemisinins and Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine in Plasmodium falciparum in India.

Surveillance for genetic markers of resistance can provide valuable information on the likely efficacy of antimalarials but needs to be targeted to ensure optimal use of resources. We conducted a systematic search and review of publications in seven databases to compile resistance marker data from studies in India. The sample collection from the studies identified from this search was conducted between 1994 and 2020, and these studies were published between 1994 and 2022.

Morphological, pathogenic and genetic diversity in Diplodia seriata associated with black rot canker of apple in India.

Apple cankers are extremely destructive diseases threatening the global apple industry through direct and indirect losses. The population structure of the pathogens is of paramount significance for the development of efficient management strategies. Therefore, phenotypic, pathogenic, and genetic diversity of Diplodia seriata causing black rot canker of apple was investigated in this study.

Role of Human Twin Studies to Identify Genetic Linkage of Malaria Pathogenesis and Outcomes.

Malaria remains a major public health challenge that needs attention, especially when the world is aiming at malaria elimination in the near future. It is crucial to understand the underlying genetic factors and epigenetics involved in malaria susceptibility and the dynamics of host immune responses that affect disease outcomes and relapses in Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale. Studies in newborn and adult twins can help in understanding the comparative roles of environmental and genetic factors on disease pathogenesis and outcome.

Dried blood spots: a robust tool for malaria surveillance in countries targeting elimination.

With the advancements in analytical and molecular techniques, Dried Blood Spots (DBS) are re-emerging as attractive and cost-effective alternatives for global health surveillance. The use of DBS has been well-characterized in the neonatal screening of metabolic diseases, therapeutic screening as well as in epidemiological studies for biomonitoring. Malaria is one such infectious disease where DBS use can expedite molecular surveillance for assessing drug resistance and for refining drug usage policies.

Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase and their Relevance for the Deployment of Primaquine as a Radical Cure for Malaria.

Malaria remains an important public health problem despite efforts to control it. Besides active transmission, relapsing malaria caused by dormant liver stages of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale hypnozoites is a major hurdle in malaria control and elimination programs. Primaquine (PQ) is the most widely used drug for radical cure of malaria.

Linkages between blood groups and malaria susceptibility.

Blood typing has revolutionized the field of medical science since its discovery about a century ago. Besides its established role in life-saving blood transfusions, researchers have always been curious about the relationship between blood groups and human ailments. The effect of blood groups on disease outcomes, susceptibility, and mortality has been widely explored.

High-density lipoproteins may play a crucial role in COVID-19.

Background: Lipids play a central role in the virus life cycle and are a crucial target to develop antiviral therapeutics. Importantly, among the other lipoproteins, the 'good cholesterol' high-density lipoprotein (HDL) has been widely studied for its role in not only cardiovascular but several infectious diseases as well. Studies have suggested a role of serum lipids and lipoproteins including HDL, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in several viral infections including COVID-19.

Effects of Host Genetic Polymorphisms on the Efficacy of the Radical Cure Malaria Drug Primaquine.

Malaria is a major cause of death in low-income countries. Malaria relapses are caused by Plasmodium vivax-induced latent liver stage hypnozoites, and relapses contribute significantly to the total disease burden. The goal of malaria elimination is threatened in countries where P.

Assessment of rhesus and kell blood group antigens, phenotypes, and their allelic frequencies in North Indian blood donors.

Background: Prevalence of rhesus (Rh) and Kell antigens in a population vary with race, ethnicity, and geographical location. With advances in immunohematology, non-D antigens, and their corresponding antibodies are increasingly being found to be culprits for alloimmunization.

Materials And Methods: Assessment of the phenotype of Rh and Kell blood group antigen in the healthy donor population from North India was done, and estimation of the frequencies of these alleles in our population was performed.

Xantogranulomatous Salpingo Oophritis, Lessons Learnt: Report of Two Cases With Unusual Presentation.

Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is a rare form of chronic inflammatory response consisting of macrophages, lymphocytes, plasma cells and neutrophils too. Due to its locally destructive nature and mass forming capacity as a result of adhesions, this type of inflammation may mimic malignancy or tuberculosis both clinically and radiologically. We present a report of two such cases, one mimicking tuberculosis and the other mimicking malignancy clinically.

GRP78 Is an Important Host Factor for Japanese Encephalitis Virus Entry and Replication in Mammalian Cells.

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus, is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Southeast Asia with potential to become a global pathogen. Here, we identify glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) as an important host protein for virus entry and replication. Using the plasma membrane fractions from mouse neuronal (Neuro2a) cells, mass spectroscopy analysis identified GRP78 as a protein interacting with recombinant JEV envelope protein domain III.

Japanese encephalitis virus invasion of cell: allies and alleys.

The mosquito-borne flavivirus, Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), is the leading cause of virus-induced encephalitis globally and a major public health concern of several countries in Southeast Asia, with the potential to become a global pathogen. The virus is neurotropic, and the disease ranges from mild fever to severe hemorrhagic and encephalitic manifestations and death. The early steps of the virus life cycle, binding, and entry into the cell are crucial determinants of infection and are potential targets for the development of antiviral therapies.

Myxopapillary ependymoma: Lesser known cytomorphologic features.

Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a rare and distinctive tumor which occurs in the sacrococcygeal area of young adults and children, often intradural in location. Histopathologic features have been well-described in the literature whereas cytological findings have been sporadically reported by various authors mainly as case reports. We report the features of a primary sacrococcygeal MPE on aspirate cytology in a 45-year-old female.

Japanese encephalitis virus replication is negatively regulated by autophagy and occurs on LC3-I- and EDEM1-containing membranes.

Autophagy is a lysosomal degradative pathway that has diverse physiological functions and plays crucial roles in several viral infections. Here we examine the role of autophagy in the life cycle of JEV, a neurotropic flavivirus. JEV infection leads to induction of autophagy in several cell types.

Japanese encephalitis virus expands regulatory T cells by increasing the expression of PD-L1 on dendritic cells.

The mechanisms underlying Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) pathogenesis need to be thoroughly explored to delineate therapeutic approaches. It is believed that JEV manipulates the innate and adaptive compartments of the host's immune system to evade immune response and cross the blood-brain barrier. The present study was thus designed to investigate the functional modulation of DCs after exposure to JEV and to assess the consequences on CD4(+) T-lymphocyte functions.

Tubulopapillary hidradenoma: A rare case with cytohistopathological correlation.

Tubulopapillary hidradenoma is a rare adnexal neoplasm with only a few cases reported in literature. The tumor shows a female predominance with a wide age range and presents as a well-defined, non-tender nodule most often located on the scalp. Review of the literature yielded no fine-needle aspiration reports of the cytological features of the tumor.

Nucleic acid-sensing Toll-like receptors are essential for the control of endogenous retrovirus viremia and ERV-induced tumors.

The genome of vertebrates contains endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) that are largely nonfunctional relicts of ancestral germline infection by exogenous retroviruses. However, in some mouse strains ERVs are actively involved in disease. Here we report that nucleic acid-recognizing Toll-like receptors 3, 7, and 9 (TLR 3, TLR7, and TLR9) are essential for the control of ERVs.

Japanese encephalitis virus infects neuronal cells through a clathrin-independent endocytic mechanism.

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne pathogenic flavivirus responsible for acute viral encephalitis in humans. The cellular entry of JEV is poorly characterized in terms of molecular requirements and pathways. Here we present a systematic study of the internalization mechanism of JEV in fibroblasts and neuroblastoma cells.

The 2'-O-methylation status of a single guanosine controls transfer RNA-mediated Toll-like receptor 7 activation or inhibition.

Foreign RNA serves as pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) and is a potent immune stimulator for innate immune receptors. However, the role of single bacterial RNA species in immune activation has not been characterized in detail. We analyzed the immunostimulatory potential of transfer RNA (tRNA) from different bacteria.

Unusual multicentric angiomyolipoma of knee joint and soft tissue foot.

To report unusual occurrence of angiomyolipoma at intraarticular location with another lesion in the same side foot. A 12-year-old girl was referred to us after initial inconclusive work-up done elsewhere for swelling of left knee joint. There was a 15 × 12 cm swelling in the knee joint partially encasing patella while also a similar hourglass shaped swelling measuring 9 × 4 cm was noted in the same side foot.

Increased hematogones in an infant with bicytopenia and leucocytosis:a case report.

Hematogones are the normal bone marrow constituents of bone marrow in children and their number decreases with age. As hematogones can resemble malignant lymphoblasts by their morphologic features and by expression of an immature B-cell phenotype, an accurate distinction of hematogone-rich lymphoid regeneration from leukemic lymphoblasts is critical for patient care. The increased number of hematogones had been reported in the bone marrow of children recovering from chemotherapy, aplastic conditions, other forms of bone marrow injury, infections like Cytomegalovirus, HIV and immune thrombocytopenia disorders.