The structure of floral nectary surface of Sorbus intermedia in different phases of flower development was examined using scanning electron microscopy.Nectaries in S.intermedia flowers represent a receptacle type.The sculpture of cuticule on nectary epidermis and overlaying cells was described.The differences in the size of striaes on the outer cel
Widespread activation of antisense transcription of the host genome during herpes simplex virus 1 infection
Abstract Background Herpesviruses can infect a wide range of animal species.Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is one of the eight herpesviruses that can infect humans and is prevalent worldwide.Herpesviruses have evolved multiple ways to adapt the infected superhero lollipops cells to their needs, but knowledge about these transcriptional and post-tra
High strength paper production based on esterification of thermomechanical pulp fibers in the presence of poly(vinyl alcohol)
Thermomechanical pulp (TMP) fibers, generally used to produce newspapers and carton materials, have poor inter- and intra-fiber bonding contributing to low strength properties.Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH) was applied as a co-additive of 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA), in the presence of sodium hypophosphite (SHP) as a catalyst, to esterify
Validation of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Field Tool for Rapid and Sensitive Diagnosis of Contagious Agalactia in Small Ruminants
Contagious agalactia (CA), an infectious disease of small ruminants, caused by Mycoplasma agalactiae, is responsible for severe losses to dairy sheep production with substantial socioeconomic impacts on small-scale farmers.The diagnosis of CA is still problematic, time-consuming and requires well-equipped labs for confirmation of outbreaks.Therefor