EFFECT OF VARIOUS DROUGHT STRESSES AND SUBSEQUENT RECOVERY ON PROLINE, TOTAL SOLUBLE SUGAR AND STARCH METABOLISMS IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) VARIETIES

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important staple foods in the world, however most improved rice varieties are susceptible to drought stress.A two-year study was conducted to explore the effects of various drought stresses and subsequent recovery on the accumulation and degradation of proline, total soluble sugar and starch in different ri

Ensuring access to effective antibiotics and rational prescribing of antibiotics are critical in reducing antibiotic resistance.In this study, we evaluated antibiotic prescribing practices in a rural district in Uganda.It was a cross-sectional study that involved a retrospective review of 500 outpatient prescriptions from five health facilities.The

Abstract Background A loot box is a gaming term for an electronic lottery that randomly provides items that enhance the gaming experience.In recent years, loot boxes have been increasingly discussed as a risk factor of gaming disorder (GD).While they may be purchased for a few twist crimson crush dollars at a time, the cumulative expenses resulting

The biodegradation of lignin, one of the most abundant carbon compounds on Earth, has important biotechnological applications in the derivation of useful products from lignocellulosic wastes.The purple photosynthetic bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris is able to grow photoheterotrophically under anaerobic conditions on a range of phenylpropeneoid