Letter from a Supporter in the Dominican Republic to Geraldine Ferraro

Letter from a supporter in the Dominican Republic to Geraldine Ferraro. Letter includes a Library of Congress translation.https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/vice_presidential_campaign_correspondence_1984_international/1301/thumbnail.jp

DEVELOPMENT OF FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F. SP. LYCOPERSICI (FOL) AND FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F.SP. RADICIS LYCOPERSICI (FORL) RESISTANT TOMATO LINES WITH THE AID OF MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION

Molecular markers have extensively been used along with the classical methods in tomato breeding. Many molecular markers developed for the resistance to biotic stresses, especially the ones controlled by a single gene or major Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL). The objective of this study was to present potential use of the molecular markers to develop resistant lines against Fusarium spp. Hence, the molecular markers, linked to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici (FOL) and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis lycopersici (FORL) were tested for FOL I-2, and I-3 genes for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici, and FORL Frl gene for Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis lycopersici. At the end of the breeding program I-2, I-3, and Frl genes were pyramided at the same tomato lines. Results showed that these markers can aid development of tomato lines resistant against multiple races of Fusarium spp in a MAS program

Genetic characterization of banana clones grown in Turkey based on nuclear DNA content and SRAP markers

This study was conducted to investigate the genetic relationships among banana clones grown in Turkey based on their nuclear DNA contents and SRAP markers. Four banana clones including 'Dwarf Cavendish', 'Grand Nain', 'Azman' and local 'Erdemli' were used as plant material. Nuclear DNA content of the banana cultivars estimated by flow cytometer and varied between 1.766 pg ('Erdemli') and 2.028 pg ('Grand Nain'). 'Azman' and 'Dwarf Cavendish' was similar nuclear DNA content. Genetic similarities of 4 banana clones were between 0.63-0.91 based on SRAP molecular marker. The local  'Erdemli' banana clone was the most distinct from the others. In conclusion, there is a high level of genetic variation among the banana clones grown in Turkey and the local clone 'Erdemli' is the most distinct one. This study showed that nuclear DNA content analysis together with molecular markers can be useful to assess the relationships among banana clones

S-Genotype Profiles of Turkish Apricot Germplasm

In flowering plants, gametophytic self-incompatibility, controlled by a single locus with several allelic variants, is one of the major problems preventing self-fertilization. Among fruit trees, apricots show to a high degree self-incompatibility, especially in Middle-Asian and Iranian-Caucasian eco-geographical groups. In the present study, self-(in)compatibility characteristics of a total of 236 apricot genotypes (218 Turkish and 18 foreign) found within the National Apricot Germplasms of Apricot Research Institute in Malatya, Turkey was studied. Analyses were carried out by using four primer pairs (SRc-F and SRc-R, EM-PC2consFD and EM-PC3consRD, AprSC8-R and PaConsI-F, AprFBC8-F and AprFBC8-R). A total of 11 S-RNase alleles (S2, S3, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S13, S20 and Sc) were determined in the 236 apricot genotypes. As Turkish and foreign apricot genotypes are determined mostly self-incompatible, the data obtained hereby might be of good use for apricot breeding programs and more practically, for apricot new plantations; thus pollinator cultivars should be considered when self-incompatible apricot cultivars are being used

Bilateral Intravitreal Ranibizumab Injection and Panretinal Photocoagulation in a 16-Year-Old Girl with Severe Vaso-Occlusive Lupus Retinopathy

A 16-year-old girl with fever of unknown origin and bilateral vaso-occlusive retinopathy with retinal neovascularization, preretinal hemorrhage, and serous macular detachment was treated with single bilateral 0.5 mg intravitreal ranibizumab injection prior to aggressive PRP with success. No systemic steroids or immunosuppressive therapy was employed at that time. She received the diagnosis of “systemic lupus erythematosus” five years after this episode with further systemic symptoms. In certain cases with vaso-occlusive type of lupus retinopathy, anti-VEGF agents may be administered in addition to panretinal photocoagulation to achieve better visual and anatomic outcome

ASSESSMENT OF POLLEN QUALITY OF SOME APRICOT AND CHERRY CULTIVARS

Stone fruits species are one of the most economically important fruits worldwide and Turkey. Turkey is the major producer country for apricot and cherry. Because of several problems (especially self-incompatibility) experienced in fertilization and fruit set, researches on pollen quality and fruit set may be essential. In present study, some pollen quality parameters of three apricot and three cherry cultivars were investigated. Apricot cultivars were ‘CasnaDrenova’, ‘Ninfa’ and ‘Beliana’, and cherry cultivars were ‘0900 Ziraat’, ‘Lapins’ and ‘Summit’. Pollen viability assessment was carried out using 1% 2, 3, 5 triphenyl tetrazolium chloride (TTC) test. Pollen germination capability was investigated with agar in petri method by using 1% agar and 15% sucrose. In apricot, the highest pollen germination level was obtained from ‘Casna Drenova’ with 38.63 %. The lowest germination level was assayed for ‘Beliana’. There are any significant differences in pollen viability of cherry cultivars. Pollen germination of cherry cultivars was generally low. ‘Lapins’ was the best cherry cultivar for pollen germination with 17.56%. On the other hand, ‘0900 Ziraat’ had the lowest value of pollen germination (7.01%). According to results, there was relatively high level of variation in pollen quality parameters of apricot and cherry cultivars

Impact of Ramadan Fasting on Healthy Adult Males: Immuno-Bio-Chemical Study

Background: The mandatory month is Ramadan on Muslim’s fasting. Muslims cease from ingestion of food and water starting onset to grass widower to who wants to be fasting in this month that’s according to the lunar calendar; so many immunological, physiological and biochemical changes may happen. Objective: To evaluate some vitamins, hormones and immunological markers in the first and the 28th day of fasting. Patients and Methods: Twenty five healthy adult male who were subjected to this study. The age range was 24-49 years with mean ± SD (31.6±7.07). Body weight, BMI, serum glucose, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), very low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (VLDL-C), triglyceride (TG), aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total serum bilirubin (TSB), serum creatinine, blood urea, serum electrolytes (Na, K, Cl,) haemoglobin concentration (Hb), haematocrit, vitamin-D, testosterone and C-reactive protein (CRP) were estimated in the 1st day and the 28th day of Ramadan month. The while-interval of study was 27 days. Human privacy, statistical analyses and P value were used. Results: Serum glucose, LDL, ALT, TSB, serum creatinine, blood urea, vitamin D and CRP were significantly decreased in 28th day of fasting (P=0.0002, P=0.005, P=0.009, P=0.00004, P=0.013, P=0.0074, P=0.0109, respectively). There were no significance change in total cholesterol, VLDL-C, TG, AST, ALP, K, Cl, Hb, haematocrit, testosterone (P>0.05). While HDL-C and serum Na were increased significantly in this study (P= 0=0.004, P=0.0214, respectively). Conclusion: Consuming two meals per a day during month of Ramadan has a balancing effect on biochemical, enzymes and CRP in fasted men

THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK ON THE MENTAL STATUS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may affect the mental status of health care professionals. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the mental health effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on health care professionals in the pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). Subjects and methods: Our study was conducted prospectively between 01.04.20 and 10.04.20. The created questionnaire was applied to health care professionals through online platforms. Thus it was involved in 5 different institutions that participated from different regions of Turkey. With the questionnaire, we applied; the participants\u27 age, gender, the general status of contamination and the level of COVID-19 knowledge were questioned. Besides; Beck Anxiety Scale, Acute Stress Scale (PCL-5), STAI-1 and STAI-2 (State and Trait Anxiety Inventory 1-2) scales were used to determine the anxiety levels. Results: A survey of 210 participants, 86 (41%) doctors, 124 (59%) nurses, were included in our study. When we evaluate the Beck anxiety levels, the majority of the participants (44%) were normal, while about one third had mild anxiety. When we evaluated the acute stress scale, all participants had a certain amount of stress levels. The majority (80 people each (38%)) experienced mild and moderate acute stress. Being female and having chronic disease poses a high risk for anxiety (OR, 0.330; 95% CI, 0.087-1.250, p <0.05 and OR, 0.246; 95% CI, 0.068-1.116, p<0.05), preoccupation (OR, 0.603; 95% CI 0.261-1.395, p<0.05 and OR, 0.433; 95% CI, 0.122-1.538, p<0.05) and acute stress (OR, 0.294; 95% CI, 0.033-2.649, p<0.05 and OR, 0.317; 95 % CI 0.060-1.679, p<0.05). Professional definition, marital status and having a child do not pose any risk factors. Conclusion: Our study has shown that the COVID-19 outbreak affects the mental status of health care professionals working at PICU at various levels

Hypothyroidism Induced Severe Rhabdomyolysis in a Hemodialysis Patient

Hypothyroidism occurs relatively common and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality during the course of chronic kidney disease. Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition characterised by necrosis of muscular tissue and rarely associates with hypothyroidism. Here we describe a case of rhabdomyolysis due to severe hypothyroidism in a 56-year-old female hemodialysis patient