DNA marker-assisted selection appears to be a promising strategy for improving rates of leaf photosynthesis in rice. The rate of leaf photosynthesis was significantly higher in a high-yielding indica variety, Habataki, than in the most popular Japanese variety, Koshihikari, at the full heading stage as a result of the higher level of leaf nitrogen at the same rate of application of nitrogen and...

Introduction Hematologic malignancies (HM) represent the most common neoplasms in childhood. Despite improved overall survival rates, they are still a major contributor to cancer death in children. Aims To determine the proportion of children with HM in pediatric palliative care (PPC) and to identify the clinical characteristics and symptoms in comparison to children with extracranial solid t...

This paper reports the findings of a survey that was conducted in two provincial Queensland cities as part of an evaluation of a trial designated driver program. It provides a profile of designated drivers and those who use them; using data from the baseline questionnaire. The sample consisted of 405 individuals surveyed in 16 drinking venues in both cities (approximately 90% response rate). Th...

A study was conducted to ascertain the taxonomic validity of endangered taxon Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. nicholii and whether there may be other groups populations worthy subspecies status within range species. To test hypothesis that individuals E. are morphologically distinct from those typical variety, a multivariate analysis done compare degree morphological variation or phenotypic ...

In Europe, especially in Mediterranean areas, the sheep has been traditionally exploited as a dual purpose species, with income from both meat and milk. Modernization of husbandry methods and the establishment of breeding schemes focused on milk production have led to the development of "dairy breeds." This study investigated selective sweeps specifically related to dairy production in sheep by...

The granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) receptor (GMR) transduces a signal that results in the proliferation, differentiation, and functional activation of hematopoietic cells. This study sought to determine whether functional isoforms of the receptor exist that may be important in generating this diversity of cellular response. We have isolated a cDNA encoding an isoform ...

In Sweden, mandatory reporting in social services is regulated by the Social Services Act to protect service users and improve services. The aim of this article describe reports staff compare types mistreatment, severity actions across three areas services: elderly care, disability services, individual family care. All written investigated a designated official over 1-year period (n = 1105) one...