B-BOX GENES: GENOME-WIDE IDENTIFICATION, EVOLUTION AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO POLLEN GROWTH IN PEAR (PYRUS BRETSCHNEIDERI REHD.)

B-BOX genes: genome-wide identification, evolution and their contribution to pollen growth in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.)

Abstract Background The B-BOX (BBX) proteins have important functions in regulating plant growth and development.In plants, the BBX gene family has been identified in several plants, such as rice, Arabidopsis and tomato.However, there still lack a genome-wide survey of BBX genes in pear.Results In the present study, a total of 25 BBX genes were ide

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CLSI-derived hematology and biochemistry reference intervals for healthy adults in eastern and southern Africa.

Clinical laboratory reference intervals have not been established in many African countries, and non-local intervals are commonly used in clinical trials to screen and monitor adverse events (AEs) among African participants.Using laboratory reference intervals derived from other populations excludes potential trial volunteers in Africa and makes AE

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Implementing Metal-Organic Frameworks for Natural Gas Storage

Methane can be stored by metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).However, there remain challenges in the implementation of MOFs for adsorbed natural gas (ANG) systems.These challenges include thermal management, storage capacity losses due to MOF packing and densification, and natural gas impurities.In this review, we discuss discoveries about how MOFs can

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