Dynamics of introduced populations of Phragmidium violaceum and implications for biological control of European blackberry in Australia.

Blackberry Rust Fungus: Possible New Biological Control

Background Blackberry (Rubus species) is one of the most widespread and devastating invasive weeds on the west coast. Himalayan blackberry (R. armeniacus), and wild evergreen blackberry (also referred to as cut-leaf blackberry or wild R. laciniatus), are major weed pests of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and northern California. Recently, a rust fungus, Phragmidium violaceum, was discovered on Him...

Surgical Needs of Refugee Populations in the European ::union::: Implications for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Fibrogenesis: Mechanisms, Dynamics and Clinical Implications

Fibrosis is the pathological condition resulting in the growth of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or body system as a reparative or reactive process. In the field of clinical pathology, clinicians and medical scientists are endeavoring to translate experimental knowledge into effective, innovative treatments for a range of fibrotic conditions. The amelioration of whole organ functi...

Changes in Physicochemical Properties of Wild and Cultivated Blackberry during Postharvest Cold Storage

Background: Blackberry is a seasonal harvested fruit that is also very fragile and perishes quickly. A comparative study was conducted to find out influence of cold storage on physicochemical parameters of wild and cultivated blackberry over a period of 12 days. Methods: The plant materials were composed of the blackberry fruit, including a compound of cultivated blackberry (Rubus spp.), and w...

Prevalence of Allergies and Food Intolerance: a Comparison Between the Persian Community and Canadians of European Descent

Background: The prevalence of reported allergic diseases is higher in North-America than in other countries around the world. Further, certain types of allergies are more common in some geographic regions or amongst different ethnic populations. This phenomenon has not been well studied amongst the Persian population in the Canadian context; therefore, the current study aimed to compare the pre...