21 research outputs found
The organic seed regulations framework in Europe – current status and recommendations for future development
Organic agriculture regulations, in particular European regulation EC 889/2008, prescribe the use of organically produced seed. For many cultivated plants, however, organic seed is often not available. This is mainly because investment in organic plant breeding and seed production has been low in the past. To bridge the gap between organic seed supply and demand, national and European regulations define certain circumstances under which organic producers are permitted to use non-organically produced seed. While the organic sector currently depends on these concessions, they also threaten to impede a further increase in the demand for organic seed, thereby potentially restraining present and future investment in organic seed production and plant breeding. We review the current status of the organic seed regulations framework by analysing key issues such as the role of the national derogation regimes, the role of expert groups, databases and seed prices. Key points are that (a) the situation of the organic seed sector has improved over the last few years; however, (b) reporting on organic seed to the EU by different countries needs to be harmonised; (c) the success of the organic seed sector depends critically on the implementation and improvement of national expert groups; and (d) to protect genetic diversity, the use of local varieties and landraces should not be impeded by organic seed regulations
Path and Ridge Regression Analysis of Seed Yield and Seed Yield Components of Russian Wildrye (Psathyrostachys juncea Nevski) under Field Conditions
The correlations among seed yield components, and their direct and indirect
effects on the seed yield (Z) of Russina wildrye (Psathyrostachys
juncea Nevski) were investigated. The seed yield components:
fertile tillers m-2 (Y1), spikelets per fertile tillers
(Y2), florets per spikelet- (Y3), seed
numbers per spikelet (Y4) and seed weight (Y5) were
counted and the Z were determined in field experiments from 2003 to 2006 via big
sample size. Y1 was the most important seed yield component
describing the Z and Y2 was the least. The total direct effects of
the Y1, Y3 and Y5 to the Z were positive while
Y4 and Y2 were weakly negative. The total effects
(directs plus indirects) of the components were positively contributed to the Z
by path analyses. The seed yield components Y1, Y2,
Y4 and Y5 were significantly (P<0.001) correlated
with the Z for 4 years totally, while in the individual years, Y2
were not significant correlated with Y3, Y4 and
Y5 by Peason correlation analyses in the five components in the
plant seed production. Therefore, selection for high seed yield through direct
selection for large Y1, Y2 and Y3 would be
effective for breeding programs in grasses. Furthermore, it is the most
important that, via ridge regression, a steady algorithm model between Z and the
five yield components was founded, which can be closely estimated the seed yield
via the components
A concept for integrated care pathways for atopic dermatitis-A GA2 LEN ADCARE initiative
INTRODUCTION: The integrated care pathways for atopic dermatitis (AD-ICPs) aim to bridge the gap between existing AD treatment evidence-based guidelines and expert opinion based on daily practice by offering a structured multidisciplinary plan for patient management of AD. ICPs have the potential to enhance guideline recommendations by combining interventions and aspects from different guidelines, integrating quality assurance, and describing co-ordination of care. Most importantly, patients can enter the ICPs at any level depending on AD severity, resources available in their country, and economic factors such as differences in insurance reimbursement systems. METHODS: The GA2 LEN ADCARE network and partners as well as all stakeholders, abbreviated as the AD-ICPs working group, were involved in the discussion and preparation of the AD ICPs during a series of subgroup workshops and meetings in years 2020 and 2021, after which the document was circulated within all GAL2 EN ADCARE centres. RESULTS: The AD-ICPs outline the diagnostic procedures, possible co-morbidities, different available treatment options including differential approaches for the pediatric population, and the role of the pharmacists and other stakeholders, as well as remaining unmet needs in the management of AD. CONCLUSION: The AD-ICPs provide a multidisciplinary plan for improved diagnosis, treatment, and patient feedback in AD management, as well as addressing critical unmet needs, including improved access to care, training specialists, implementation of educational programs, assessment on the impact of climate change, and fostering a personalised treatment approach. By focusing on these key areas, the initiative aims to pave the way for a brighter future in the management of AD
Aarhus Regenerative Orthopaedics Symposium (AROS)
The combination of modern interventional and preventive medicine has led to an epidemic of ageing. While this phenomenon is a positive consequence of an improved lifestyle and achievements in a society, the longer life expectancy is often accompanied by decline in quality of life due to musculoskeletal pain and disability. The Aarhus Regenerative Orthopaedics Symposium (AROS) 2015 was motivated by the need to address regenerative challenges in an ageing population by engaging clinicians, basic scientists, and engineers. In this position paper, we review our contemporary understanding of societal, patient-related, and basic science-related challenges in order to provide a reasoned roadmap for the future to deal with this compelling and urgent healthcare problem
Inter-Comparison of Two Instrumental Test Methods for Diameter Analysis of Fibre Materials: Scope and Challenges
Biodistribution and PET Imaging of a Novel [68Ga]-Anti-CD163-Antibody Conjugate in Rats with Collagen-Induced Arthritis and in Controls
Aarhus regenerative orthopaedics symposium (AROS)
The combination of modern interventional and preventive medicine has led to an epidemic of ageing. While this
phenomenon is a positive consequence of an improved lifestyle
and achievements in a society, the longer life expectancy is often
accompanied by decline in quality of life due to musculoskeletal
pain and disability.
The Aarhus Regenerative Orthopaedics Symposium (AROS)
2015 was motivated by the need to address regenerative challenges in an ageing population by engaging clinicians, basic scientists, and engineers. In this position paper, we review our contemporary understanding of societal, patient-related, and basic
science-related challenges in order to provide a reasoned roadmap for the future to deal with this compelling and urgent healthcare problem