GENOTYPE VARIATION IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) TOLERANCE TO FE TOXICITY MIGHT BE LINKED TO ROOT CELL WALL LIGNIFICATION

Genotype Variation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Tolerance to Fe Toxicity Might Be Linked to Root Cell Wall Lignification

Iron (Fe) is an essential element to plants, but can be harmful if accumulated to toxic concentrations.Fe toxicity can be a major nutritional disorder in rice (Oryza sativa) when cultivated under waterlogged conditions, as a result of excessive Fe solubilization of in the soil.However, little is known about the basis of Fe toxicity and tolerance at

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An ethno-botanical study of medicinal plants used for the management of respiratory tract disorders in northern parts of Palestine

Abstract Background The medicinal application of natural plant remedies is well established.These medicinal plants are still in use within the Palestinian community to treat several illnesses.This research is intended to study the use of natural plants to treat different types of respiratory tract disorders.Method This ethno botanical study focused

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A profile of social isolation and the influence of demographics in older persons living in residential care, Durban, South Africa

Introduction: Residential care settings have shown high social isolation rates with incumbent risks necessitating measurement to formulate health promotion policies.Objective: To measure social isolation levels in older persons living in a lower socio-economic residential care setting in South Africa.Method: A cross sectional survey with older pers

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