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Genetic Divergence in 86 intrahirsutum lines in early segregating generation genotypes was studied for 15 yield attributes and quality characters. The pattern of grouping of genotypes revealed that the genetic divergence was not fully related to the geographical diversity. The inter cluster distances were found to be greater than intra cluster distances, revealing considerable amount of genetic diversity among the genotypes studied.

Background: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a beta-herpesvirus that causes persistent infection in humans and can cause severe disease in fetuses and immune compromised individuals. Although, it was hypothesized that HCMV might be associated with colorectal cancer progression. However, the role of HCMV infection in colorectal cancer remains controversial.
Objectives: Detection of cytomegaloviral DNA in cells of colorectal cancer among Iraqi patients by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

The Current study was conducted to study the antagonistic effect of Calcium (Ca2+) on Cadmium (Cd) in the soil in which mustard (Brassica juncea L.) var. Pusa Bold was cultivated. The treatment of Ca-Cd was given to the soil after 15 days of seed sowing. The Cd-toxic treatment showed retarded growth, photosynthesis, protein content, yield and oil content as well as chlorsis of young leaves, such symptoms were not observed in Ca- alleviated plants. Ca2+ alleviated plants showed higher growth, photosynthesis, protein content, yield and oil content.

An experiment was conducted during the year 2011-12 to study the influence of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of Davana” at College of Horticulture, Mudigere, Karnatakaka. The dry matter production and days taken for 50 percent inflorescence differend significantly among the treatments. Application of 75%RDF + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1 (T5) recorded significantly maximum fresh weight of leaves (7.02 g), which was on par with  T12  (6.91 g).

An experiment was conducted during the year 2011-12 to to study the influence of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of Davana” at College of Horticulture, Mudigere, Karnatakaka. At 75 days after transplanting significantly taller plants (45.18 cm) were found in plots receiving 75%RDF + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1 (T5). The maximum number of leaves per plant (147.16), laterals per plant (19.49), stem girth (1.41 cm),  were registered in 50%RDNPK + Vermicompost 2.5 t ha-1 + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1 + PSB 2 kg ha-1 (T12), which was on par with T5 - 75%RDF + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1   .

The nature of organizational competitiveness in the 21st century is alarming and scholars and researcher are busy brainstorming on the new approach on how organization will have an edge over the other in capturing the market share, all in attempt to making profit and maintaining the consumer and sustain the market tempo, hence other researchers suggested an interdisciplinary approach marketing and management.

Agriculture is one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate variability impact. The impact is very severe in Africa, where agriculture is predominantly for the daily subsistence, and where adaptive capacity is low. This study considers the Upper East Region of Ghana-Bongo district, as a case study and examines the climatic impacts on the livelihood of small holder households in the region. The study also looked at the local/indigenous coping mechanisms that small holder households have been adapting to reduce their vulnerability to climate change.

Malaria is not only a threat to pregnant women but to their newborn babies as well. It accounts for 1-3 million deaths yearly worldwide, with most of this burden occurring in children under 5 years of age in Sub-Saharan Africa. Around 90% of these deaths occur in Africa, mostly in young children. Malaria is Africa’s leading causes of under-five mortality (20%) and constitutes 10% of the continent’s overall disease burden. The treatment and control of malaria have become difficult with spread of drug-resistant strains of parasites leading to the discovery of sulfadoxine - prymethamine.

P-phenylenediamine (PPD) is a monocyclic arylamine frequently used as a component in permanent hair dyes, inks and certain tattoos. It has been reported that a number of hair dye constituents including monocyclic PPD have genotoxic properties in experimental systems. In this study, the molecular mechanism of PPD, a suspected carcinogen, induced cell death in murine myeloma cells P3X63Ag8.653 (P3) was investigated. Apoptosis was evaluated by DAPI staining and DNA gel electrophoresis. The activity of caspase-8, -3 and -9 was assessed by spectrophotometry using colorimetric tests.

Objective: To promote the Phytochemical screening and Antibacterial evaluation of Wattakaka volubilis (L. f) Stapf.
Scope: The medicinal plant used in the present study is regarded as a potentially safe drug and a bioactive natural product.