Publications by authors named "R Pascalau"
Salt stress is a major abiotic stressor that limits plant growth, development, and agricultural productivity, especially in regions with high soil salinity. With the increasing salinization of soils due to climate change, developing salt-tolerant crops has become essential for ensuring food security. This review consolidates recent advances in plant genetics, transcription factors (TFs), and next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies that are pivotal for enhancing salt stress tolerance in crops.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aims to evaluate the in silico genomic characteristics of five species of the genus : , , , , and , with a view to their application in therapeutic research. The 16S rRNA comparison indicated that these species were phylogenetically distinct. Pairwise comparisons of digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) and OrthoANI values between these studied type strains indicated that dDDH values were below 62.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA diffusion tensor imaging white matter atlas of the domestic canine brain.
Imaging Neurosci (Camb)
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- There's a growing use of MRI techniques in research and clinics, but standardized methods for comparing brain pathology are lacking.
- A new MRI-based white matter atlas of the canine brain was developed using diffusion tensor imaging, which visualizes white matter structures based on water movement.
- The atlas includes detailed tract files and downloadable overlays, aiding in the analysis of brain structure and function in both clinical and research settings.
Heavy metal contamination threatens the aquatic environment and human health. Different physical and chemical procedures have been adopted in many regions; however, their adoption is usually limited since they take longer time, are more expensive, and are ineffective in polluted areas with high heavy metal contents. Thus, biological remediation is considered a suitable applicable method for treating contaminates due to its aquatic-friendly features.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a visual rehabilitation method for anisometropic amblyopia that uses visual evoked potential (VEP) parameters and sound biofeedback to increase objectiveness.
Design: an observational, case-controlled trial.
Setting: Ophthalmology Clinic, Emergency County Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.