Oak killer found in rhododendrons

Among Rhododendrons: People And Objects in James Joyceâ•Žs Ulysses

Conservation of Rhododendrons in Sikkim Himalaya: An Overview

A review of different conservation aspects of rhododendrons from the Sikkim Himalaya is retraced. Works done in the past and present on the various aspects of the regional rhododendrons vis-à-vis national and global research findings are presented and discussed for its contribution and effect to the understanding of the group. Rhododendrons which are classified as rare, endangered and threatene...

Increased Natural Killer Cells Activity in Schizophrenic Patients

Background: Schizophrenia has been associated with altered immunity. Different studies regarding natural killer cell activity (NKA) in schizophrenic patients have shown inconsistent results. Objectives: To evaluate NK cell activity in schizophrenic patients in comparison with healthy control individuals.   Methods: 30 medication-free schizophrenic patients and 41 healthy sex, age and smoking st...

Demonstration of Sarcocystis-like Parasites Found in Peripheral Blood

This report described Sarcocystis-like merozoites in peripheral blood smear of a woman with mild fever, rigor and musculoskeletal pain. Extracellular organisms with a pale blue cytoplasm and one or two nuclei were seen in her blood smear stained with Giemsa. Sarcocystis-like can be considered as a possible cause of some idiopathic febrile diseases.

In vitro and post vitro inoculation of micropropagated Rhododendrons with ericoid mycorrhizal fungi

Isolation of more than 200 strains of endophytic fungi from the roots of several host plants belonging to order Ericales (Vaccinium, Calluna, Rhododendron, Empetrum, etc.) was followed by a successful attempt to verify ericoid mycorrhiza status of some of these fungal isolates under axenic conditions. In two screening experiments, the most efficient ericoid mycorrhiza fungal strains were found ...