48 research outputs found
The changes of germination characteristics and enzyme activity of barley seeds under accelerated aging
Seed aging is the main
problem of seed storage. Changes of
enzyme activity and reduction of seedling
growth are consequence of seed
deterioration. An experiment was conducted
to evaluate the effects of accelerated aging
on germination indexes and enzyme activity
of barley seeds. Seeds were incubated in
closed plastic boxes for the accelerated
aging treatments at 41°C. Three accelerate
aging regimes were performed by placing
seeds at 41°C and relative humidity (RH) of
90-100 % for 0, 4 and 8 day periods. Our
results showed that increasing aging
duration resulted higher reduction in
germination percentage, germination index,
mean time to germination, normal seedling
percentage, catalase and ascorbate
peroxidase. The highest germination
percentage, germination index, normal
seedling percentage and enzyme activity
were achieved in control conditions (0 day
of aging). Under aging conditions,
germination percentage, means time to
germination, germination index, normal
seedling percentage and enzyme activity
decrease significantly. Also, our results
indicated that seed aging is related to
decrease of enzymes and may contribute to
low germination efficiency. The general decreases
in enzyme activity in the seed
lowers the respiratory capacity, which in
turn lowers both the energy (ATP) and
assimilates supply of the germinating seed,
also decrease in antioxidant enzymes is
linked to an increased accelerated ageing
and decreased germination characteristics.
Subsequently, proposed a positive
relationship between antioxidant enzyme
capacity and the vigour of the seed
Predicting seed germination of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) cultivars using hydrotime model
Safflower (Carthamus
tinctorius) is a highly branched, herbaceous,
thistle-like annual plant. It is commercially
cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from
the seeds, which is cultivated under arid
environments. In such environments, the
water needed for germination is available
for only a short time and, consequently,
successful crop establishment depends not
only on rapid and uniform germination of
the seedlot, but also on its ability to
germinate under low water availability. All
of these attributes can be analyzed through
the hydrotime model (HT). Safflower seeds
were germinated in various polyethylene
glycol (PEG 600) solutions to obtain water
potentials of 0, -0.2, -0.4, -0.6, and -0.8
Mpa. Results indicated that germination of
safflower cultivars decreased significantly
with reduction of osmotic potential. The
highest germination percentage for Sina
(93.06 and 94.02%), Faraman (93.52 and
95.33%), Talaei (94.98 and 93.98%) and
Kouseh (93.58 and 95.55%) cultivars were
attained from distilled water (0 MPa) and
-0.2 MPa, respectively. The hydrotime
constant (θH) for Sina, Faraman, Talaei and
Kouseh cultivars were 0.93, 0.84, 0.78 and
0.72 MPa d, and the water potential (Ψb(50))
for Sina, Faraman, Talaei and Kouseh
cultivars were -0.56, -0.67, -0.64 and -0.77
MPa, respectively. Cumulative germination
of safflower seed was higher in Kouseh
cultivar, than in Sina, Faraman and Talaei
cultivars. Results showed that, hydrotime
model is suited to predicting seed
germination of safflower seeds. In addition,
the information gathered with this work
allows us to build mathematical models to
predict germination of safflower cultivars in
the field under various environments
Quantification of germination response of Millet (Panicum Miliaceum L.) seeds to water potential and priming using hydrotime model
Seed germination is a complex biological process that is influenced by different environmental physical factors including temperature, water potential, salinity, pH and light, as well as intrinsic genetic factors. In such environments, the water needed for
germination is available for only a short time, and consequently, successful crop
establishment depends not only on rapid and uniform germination of the seedlot,
but also on its ability to germinate under low water availability. All of these attributes can be analyzed through the hydrotime model (HT). Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is cultivated in arid and semi-arid regions of Iran. Therefore, in this study, using the hydrotime modeling approach, germination response of millet to priming (water and gibberellin 50 ppm at 15°C for 24 h) and water potential (0, -0.3, -0.6, -0.9, and -1.2 Mpa) was studied. Hydrotime (HT) model were fitted to cumulative germination of seeds and recorded in germination tests carried out at different water potentials (0, -0.3, -0.6, -0.9 and -1.2 MPa) and priming treatments (control, hydropriming and hormone priming). Results showed that, germination of millet decreased significantly with reduction of osmotic potential. Results indicated that the hydrotime constant (θH) for control, hydropriming and hormone priming were 0.89, 0.79 and 0.67 MPa d, the water potential (Ψb(50)) for control, hydropriming and hormone priming were -0.89, -0.94 and -1.11 MPa, respectively. Results indicated that the use of hydrotime model in germination prediction could be useful to
provide more accurate estimates for the timing of sowing and management of millet
λ phage nanobioparticle expressing apoptin efficiently suppress human breast carcinoma tumor growth in vivo
Using phages is a novel field of cancer therapy and phage nanobioparticles (NBPs) such as λ phage could be modified to deliver and express genetic cassettes into eukaryotic cells safely in contrast with animal viruses. Apoptin, a protein from chicken anemia virus (CAV) has the ability to specifically induce apoptosis only in carcinoma cells. We presented a safe method of breast tumor therapy via the apoptin expressing λ NBPs. Here, we constructed a λ ZAP-CMV-apoptin recombinant NBP and investigated the effectiveness of its apoptotic activity on BT-474, MDA-MB-361, SKBR-3, UACC-812 and ZR-75 cell lines that over-expressing her-2 marker. Apoptosis was evaluated via annexin-V fluorescent iso-thiocyanate/propidium iodide staining, flow-cytometric method and TUNEL assay. Transfection with NBPs carrying λ ZAP-CMV-apoptin significantly inhibited growth of all the breast carcinoma cell lines in vitro. Also nude mice model implanted BT-474 human breast tumor was successfully responded to the systemic and local injection of untargeted recombinant λ NBPs. The results presented here reveal important features of recombinant λ nanobioparticles to serve as safe delivery and expression platform for human cancer therapy. © 2013 Shoae-Hassani et al
Low dose ribavirin for treatment of HCV infected thalassemia major patients; new indications for combination therapy
Background: Treatment guidelines contraindicate ribavirin for treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in thalassemia major patients. Nevertheless, the current evidence suggests that ribavirin might be tolerated by these patients. Objectives: Despite this evidence, low dose ribavirin combination therapy has not been compared with peg interferon monotherapy in these patients so far. Patients and Methods: Two hundred eighty thalassemia patients with detectable HCVRNA PCR (� 50 IU/mL) and liver histology consistent with chronic HCV infection were self-assigned to receive peg interferon alfa-2a (n = 81) monotherapy or its combination therapy with ribavirin, 600-800 mg QD, according to hemoglobin levels (n = 199). Treatment experienced patients were eligible for this study. Results: Sustained virological response (SVR) was significantly higher in patients who received ribavirin (51 vs. 38 P = 0.02). In multivariate regression, OR of ribavirin for prediction of SVR was 2.2 (95 CI 1.24-3.91). The SVR was significantly higher in the ribavirin group in subgroups of patients with more than 24 years of age, elevated ALT, ferritin < 2006 ng/mL, previous treatment failure, genotype 1, positive history of splenectomy, fibrosis score of 0-4 HAI and viral load < 600,000 IU/mL. Treatment discontinuations due to the safety concerns were comparable between the treatment groups (6.5 and 8 ). Furthermore, transfusion intervals were almost halved in patients who received low dose ribavirin. Conclusions: According to the present study, adult thalassemia patients with HCV infection can be treated successfully with low dose ribavirin. Hence, we strongly advise combination therapy in thalassemia patients with aforementioned clinical characteristics. Moreover, ribavirin does not seem to be beneficial in thalassemia patients below 18 years of age. © 2012 Kowsar Corp. All rights reserved
Suplementação da dieta de codornas com minerais nas formas orgânicas sobre o desempenho e a qualidade dos ovos
The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
BACKGROUND: Understanding the magnitude of cancer burden attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors is crucial for development of effective prevention and mitigation strategies. We analysed results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 to inform cancer control planning efforts globally. METHODS: The GBD 2019 comparative risk assessment framework was used to estimate cancer burden attributable to behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risk factors. A total of 82 risk–outcome pairs were included on the basis of the World Cancer Research Fund criteria. Estimated cancer deaths and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in 2019 and change in these measures between 2010 and 2019 are presented. FINDINGS: Globally, in 2019, the risk factors included in this analysis accounted for 4·45 million (95% uncertainty interval 4·01–4·94) deaths and 105 million (95·0–116) DALYs for both sexes combined, representing 44·4% (41·3–48·4) of all cancer deaths and 42·0% (39·1–45·6) of all DALYs. There were 2·88 million (2·60–3·18) risk-attributable cancer deaths in males (50·6% [47·8–54·1] of all male cancer deaths) and 1·58 million (1·36–1·84) risk-attributable cancer deaths in females (36·3% [32·5–41·3] of all female cancer deaths). The leading risk factors at the most detailed level globally for risk-attributable cancer deaths and DALYs in 2019 for both sexes combined were smoking, followed by alcohol use and high BMI. Risk-attributable cancer burden varied by world region and Socio-demographic Index (SDI), with smoking, unsafe sex, and alcohol use being the three leading risk factors for risk-attributable cancer DALYs in low SDI locations in 2019, whereas DALYs in high SDI locations mirrored the top three global risk factor rankings. From 2010 to 2019, global risk-attributable cancer deaths increased by 20·4% (12·6–28·4) and DALYs by 16·8% (8·8–25·0), with the greatest percentage increase in metabolic risks (34·7% [27·9–42·8] and 33·3% [25·8–42·0]). INTERPRETATION: The leading risk factors contributing to global cancer burden in 2019 were behavioural, whereas metabolic risk factors saw the largest increases between 2010 and 2019. Reducing exposure to these modifiable risk factors would decrease cancer mortality and DALY rates worldwide, and policies should be tailored appropriately to local cancer risk factor burden
The effects of salinity stress on seed reserve utilization and germination percentage of treated seeds of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)
In order to investigate
salinity stress on seed reserve utilization and
seedling growth of treated seeds of barley
(Hordeum vulgare L.), an experiment was
carried out. Factorial experiment was
carried out in completely randomized design
with three replicates. To create salinity
stress, NaCl in osmotic levels at 0 (as
control), -4, -8, -12 and -16 bar were used.
For seed priming, gibberellin (GA) 50 ppm
was used. Our results showed that treatment
× drought interaction on these traits:
germination percentage, weight of utilized
(mobilized) seed, seed reserve utilization
efficiency, seedling dry weight and seed
reserve depletion percentage were
significant. The highest germination
percentage, weight of utilized (mobilized)
seed, seed reserve utilization efficiency,
seedling dry weight and seed reserve
depletion percentage were attained from
priming by gibberellin at control conditions.
Thus, priming increased characteristics as
compared to the unprimed. Priming
improved seed reserve utilization such as:
weight of utilized (mobilized) seed reserve,
seed reserve depletion percentage, seed
reserve utilization efficiency and seedling
growth in barley under salinity stress
The effect halo-and hydro-priming on seed reserve utilization and seed germination of wheat seeds under salinity stress
Seed germination and
seedling growth are critical stages in the life
cycle of a plant, especially under adverse
abiotic stresses. Seed germination
negatively affected by stress conditions.
Seed priming techniques have been used to
increase germination characteristics and
improve germination uniformity in more
field crops under stressed conditions. This
experimental aimed to evaluate the effect of
salinity and halo-priming on seed reserve
utilization and seed germination of wheat
seeds. For create salinity stress, NaCl in
osmotic levels at 0 (as control), -4, -8, - 12
and -16 bar was used. Seeds of were
pretreated with halo-priming at 10 °C for 24
h and water at 10 °C for 24 h. Our results
showed that treatment×drought interaction
on these traits: germination percentage,
weight of utilized (mobilized) seed, seed
reserve utilization efficiency, seedling dry
weight and seed reserve depletion
percentage were significant. The highest
germination percentage was obtained from
halo priming in control conditions. Thus
priming improved study traits in wheat
under salinity stress. Priming increased
germination percentage and seed reserve
utilization as compared to the unprimed
seeds. The highest germination percentage
and seed reserve utilization were as obtained
from halo priming in control conditions
The Effects of Salinity Stress on Seed Reserve Utilization and Germination Percentage of Treated Seeds of Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.)
In order to investigate
salinity stress on seed reserve utilization and
seedling growth of treated seeds of barley
(Hordeum vulgare L.), an experiment was
carried out. Factorial experiment was
carried out in completely randomized design
with three replicates. To create salinity
stress, NaCl in osmotic levels at 0 (as
control), -4, -8, -12 and -16 bar were used.
For seed priming, gibberellin (GA) 50 ppm
was used. Our results showed that treatment
× drought interaction on these traits:
germination percentage, weight of utilized
(mobilized) seed, seed reserve utilization
efficiency, seedling dry weight and seed
reserve depletion percentage were
significant. The highest germination
percentage, weight of utilized (mobilized)
seed, seed reserve utilization efficiency,
seedling dry weight and seed reserve
depletion percentage were attained from
priming by gibberellin at control conditions.
Thus, priming increased characteristics as
compared to the unprimed. Priming
improved seed reserve utilization such as:
weight of utilized (mobilized) seed reserve,
seed reserve depletion percentage, seed
reserve utilization efficiency and seedling
growth in barley under salinity stress