BackgroundAlthough Southeast Asia is one of the most leptospirosis afflicted regions, little is known about the diversity and molecular epidemiology of the causative agents of this widespread and emerging zoonotic disease.Methodology/principal findingsWe used whole genome sequencing to examine genetic variation in 75 Leptospira strains isolated fro
IntroductionSalvia miltiorrhiza Bunge is an important medicinal herb, which is widely cultivated in most parts of China.It has attracted Showman® 34" x 36" x 3/4" Teal considerable attention because of its pharmacological properties and potential health benefits.MethodsWe used a field experiment to determine the effects of different genotypes and
Pit latrines are used by billions of people globally, often in developing countries where they provide a low-tech and low-cost sanitation method.However, health and social problems can arise from a lack of emptying or Differential Gear Set maintenance of these facilities.A better understanding of the biological and environmental parameters within p
Soft rot Pectobacteriaceae (SRP), such as Pectobacterium and Dickeya, are phytopathogenic agents responsible for blackleg disease on several crops, such as potatoes, affecting the yield and depressing the seed production quality.However, neither conventional nor biocontrol products are available on the market to control this disease.In this study P
Certain RNA and DNA viruses that infect plants, insects, fish or poikilothermic animals encode Class 1 RNaseIII endoribonuclease-like proteins.dsRNA-specific endoribonuclease activity of the RNaseIII of rock bream iridovirus infecting fish and Sweet potato chlorotic stunt Showman® 34" x 36" x 3/4" Teal crinivirus (SPCSV) infecting plants has been