COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NITROGEN CONTENT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ACTINORHIZAL NODULE AND RHIZOSPHERIC MICROORGANISM DIVERSITY IN THREE ALNUS SPECIES

Comparative analysis of nitrogen content and its influence on actinorhizal nodule and rhizospheric microorganism diversity in three Alnus species

Alnus spp.(alder) are typical nonleguminous nitrogen-fixing trees that have a symbiotic relationship with Frankia.To explore the differences in nitrogen-fixing microorganisms between three alders (A.cremastogyne, A.glutinosa, and A.formosana) with different chromosome ploidies, the community structure and compositional diversity of potential nitrog

read more

Differential Gene Expression in Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Larval and Pupal Stages

Solenopsis invicta Buren is an invasive ant species that has been introduced to multiple continents.One such area, the southern United States, has a history of multiple control projects using chemical pesticides over varying ranges, often resulting in non-target effects across trophic levels.With the advent of next generation sequencing Cake Pans a

read more

Effectiveness of blood donor questionnaire directed at risk factor for transfusion transmitted infections in Pakistani population

Background: Deferring blood donors who admit to high-risk behavior on questioning are likely to eliminate those in window period for transfusion transmitted infections (TTI).However, many questions have been implemented in some countries as part of donor history questionnaire, based on precautionary principle and not on evidence, and can result in

read more