Present address: 1 Department of Molecular Genetics, National Institute of Agrobiological Resources, Tsukuba, Japan Abstract Recent studies suggest that nitric oxide (NO), an important signaling and defense molecule in mammals, plays a key role in activating disease resistance in plants. We characterized NO production by tobacco Bright Yellow-2 cells pharmacologically after treatment with INF1,...

onychomycosis is a nail disorder associated with aesthetic problems, discomfort, physical injury and loss of dexterity. the purpose of the present study was to isolate and identify the causative fungi of onychomycosis in 2402 patients in kermanshah province, western iran in 1994 to 2010.mycologic assessment was carried out by standard methods including either microscopic or cultural procedures....

Fungal diseases of fish have become increasingly important, over the past 20 years. The traditional ‘‘fungi’’ are comprised members from several different taxonomic kingdoms. An increasing number other environmental fungi being reported diseased fish, further testament to opportunistic nature many fungi. Active fungal agents living in waters cause infections juvenile and adult individuals popul...