In previous work, we cloned TaGS5 gene and found the association of TaGS5-A1 alleles with agronomic traits. In this study, the promoter sequence of the TaGS5-A1 gene was isolated from bread wheat. Sequencing results revealed that a G insertion was found in position -1925 bp of the TaGS5-A1 gene (Reference to ATG), which occurred in the Sp1 domain of the promoter sequence. Combined with previous...

Grassland loss has been extensive worldwide, endangering the associated biodiversity and human well-being that are both dependent on these ecosystems. Ecologists have developed approaches to restore grassland communities and many have been successful, particularly where soils are rich, precipitation is abundant, and seeds of native plant species can be obtained. However, climate change adds a n...

Ephrins are ligands for the Eph receptor tyrosine kinases, which play important roles in patterning nervous and vascular systems. Ephrin-A1 is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored ligand that binds to the EphA receptor tyrosine kinases. In the present study, we have identified a new ephrin-A1 isoform, denoted ephrin-A1b (ephrin-A1 isoform b). Compared with the originally described ephrin-A1 ...

Although Iran's Ghaen Plain provides saffron to much of the world, no regional groundwater quality (GQ) assessment has yet been undertaken. Given the region's potential for saltwater intrusion and heavy metal contamination, it is important to assess the GQ and determine its main probable source of pollution (MPSP). Such knowledge would allow for informed mitigation or elimination of the potenti...

Saffron is an important crop in social and economical aspects in Khorassan Province (Northeast of Iran). In this research we tried to evaluate trends of saffron yield in recent years and to study the relationship between saffron yield and the climate change. A regression analysis was used to predict saffron yield based on 20 years of yield data in Birjand, Ghaen and Ferdows cities. Climatologic...

Corticosterone and stable isotopes in feathers predict egg size in Atlantic Puffins Fratercula arctica AMY-LEE KOUWENBERG,* J. MARK HIPFNER, DONALD W. MCKAY & ANNE E. STOREY Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Graduate Programme, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1B 3X9, Canada Environment Canada, RR#1 5421 Robertson Road, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 3N2, Canada Fac...

based on spi and rdi indices, changes in droughts in the semi-arid areas of west golestan province was assessed in the gis environment by incorporating data from hashemabad synoptic station and 11 climatic stations. after evaluating the ability of lars-wg5 in the simulation period (1984-2010), downscaling of hadcm3, ipcm, and gfc models was done as a group under scenarios of a1b, a2 and b1 to e...