Pyramiding multiple genes for resistance to PVY, TSWV and PMMoV in pepper using molecular markers

Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the most important vegetables cultivated worldwide. Many pests and pathogens cause economic yield losses in pepper. Potato virus Y (PVY), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and Pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) are considered among the most destructive viruses affecting pepper in the world. Because chemical treatments have limited success for managing PVY, TSWV and PMMoV, resistant varieties are considered to be the most effective means of controlling these viruses. In this study, resistance genes to these viruses were successfully transferred to the superior sweet Charleston pepper line 'Y-CAR' using molecular markers and biological assays. As a result, a new line which is resistant to PVY, TSWV and PMMoV was developed. The results also showed the applicability of a pyramiding strategy for breeding multiple virus resistance in pepper. © Verlag Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, TEYDEP foundation (3080171

A rare cardiovascular cause of fever of unknown origin: Infected thoracal aortic aneurysm

Aortitis can cause fever of unknown origin. Those affected patients had presented with sepsis. It is an important consideration that when we could not identify the origin of transthoracic echocardiography. However it is difficult to be revealed of descending aorta by transthoracic echocardiography. Therefore, computed tomography angiography may be kept in mind for diagnosis in patients with aortitis. We report a patient presenting to our hospital with sepsis and detected a saccular aneurysm and periaortic abscess and air collection in thoracal aorta due to Staphylococcus aureus. © 2016 The Czech Society of Cardiolog

Diurnal characteristics of heart rate variability in patients with sarcoidosis [Tagescharakteristika der Herzfrequenzvariabilität bei Sarkoidosepatienten]

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate autonomic nervous system function by measuring heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with sarcoidosis without known cardiac manifestations. Patients and methods: The study comprised 61 participants, including 31 patients with sarcoidosis without known cardiac manifestations and 30 healthy volunteers. All participants underwent echocardiographic examination, 12-channel electrocardiography (ECG), and 24-h Holter monitoring. HRV parameters were determined and compared between the groups. Results: There were no differences between groups with regard to age, body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, or heart rate at the time of admission. In the time domain analyses, the 24-h, daytime, and night-time standard deviations of all normal-to-normal R-R interval (SDNN) values were significantly lower in patients with sarcoidosis than those in the controls. The frequency domain analyses showed that 24-h and daytime low-frequency (LF) values, 24-h, daytime, and night-time high-frequency (HF) values were significantly lower in the patient group compared with the control group, whereas the night-time LF/HF ratio was significantly higher. Conclusion: Although Holter ECG is not a diagnostic tool for cardiac sarcoidosis, the HRV parameters, especially the night-time LF/HF values, may demonstrate increased sympathetic activation in patients with sarcoidosis. © 2016, Springer Medizin Verlag

Paracardiac giant cystic desmoid tumour: Case report

Desmoid tumours, also called aggressive fibromatosis, are an extremely rare type of tumour arising from musculoaponeurotic tissues. Their etiology is still unknown. They are usually benign, but local invasion and relapsing are frequent. Here we report the case of a 45-year-old male patient with widespread invasion of a desmoid tumour involving superior-posterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum and right lumbocostal region. The tumour was inoperable because of important vascular and cardiac invasions. Despite the intra-abdominal location of most desmoid tumours, involvement of the superior mediastinum and their differential diagnosis among the retroperitoneal-mediastinal masses should be definitely kept in mind. Transthoracic ecocardiography should be considered as a first method for the assessment of mediastinal invasion. Copyright © 2013 by Türkiye Klinikleri

Pyramiding multiple genes for resistance to PVY, TSWV and PMMoV in pepper using molecular markers

Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the most important vegetables cultivated worldwide. Many pests and pathogens cause economic yield losses in pepper. Potato virus Y (PVY), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and Pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) are considered among the most destructive viruses affecting pepper in the world. Because chemical treatments have limited success for managing PVY, TSWV and PMMoV, resistant varieties are considered to be the most effective means of controlling these viruses. In this study, resistance genes to these viruses were successfully transferred to the superior sweet Charleston pepper line 'Y-CAR' using molecular markers and biological assays. As a result, a new line which is resistant to PVY, TSWV and PMMoV was developed. The results also showed the applicability of a pyramiding strategy for breeding multiple virus resistance in pepper. © Verlag Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, TEYDEP foundation (3080171

Turkey’s governance of irregular migration at European Union borders: Emerging geographies of care and control

Combining insights from critical studies on humanitarianism and scholarly work emphasising everyday practices, this study examines Turkish policing of human mobility at European Union borders in two border cities: Edirne and İzmir. Through a focus on the central understandings, justifications and operational responses by Turkish border officials, the article highlights the intertwinement of care and control as inherent to humanitarianism in the daily governance of mobile populations at Turkey’s western borders. In so doing, the findings draw attention to discursive articulations and practices, while pointing to their moral, emotional and cultural elements. The article advances the literature by underlining the centrality of geography in impacting on the logics and practices of governing mobility within the territory of the nation state. The findings also underscore variations in border practices and the embodiment of humanitarianism between the two border cities under investigation as well as across the country. In addition, the article adds to debates on the emerging spaces of humanitarianism by bringing into focus the operation of humanitarian border policing in Turkey before departure and/or after the unsuccessful attempt of border crossing