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Temperature stable (1 − x)BaV2O6-xBaZnV2O7 (x = 0.35–0.55) composite ceramics for low temperature co-fired ceramic applications
Temperature stable (1−x)BaV2O6−xBaZnV2O7 (x = 0.35–0.55) composite ceramics were prepared by solid state ceramic route. The structural features of the ceramics were analysed using X-ray diffraction and Raman spec...
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Determination of natural radioactivity in beach sands collected along the coastal area of Tamilnadu, India using gamma ray spectrometry
Seashore samples from 101 beaches were collected along the entire Tamilnadu coast to assess the radiation hazards and exposure to dwellers in case they are replaced as alternate building materials to river san...
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Passive sampling technique for atmospheric 14C measurements
The present study focused on the measurement of 14C levels by using a passive sampling technique. The sampling period is optimized by exposing the 0.5 N NaOH solution to air and measuring the amount of carbon abs...
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Study of Triple to Double Coincidence Method for Tritium Measurements
For the estimation of the tritium activity in environmental samples, the triple to double coincidence ratio (TDCR) method is standardized for the liquid scintillation counter (LSC). Variation of TDCR with trit...
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Structural, Magnetic, and Magneto-Caloric Properties of Cu-Substituted Nd0.67Ba0.33MnO3 Manganites
The crystal structure and magnetic properties of polycrystalline Nd0.67Ba0.33Mn1 – xCuxO3 (x = 0, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08, and 0.10) manganites are discussed. All the samples are crystallized into an orthorhombic ...
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Optimization of Liquid Scintillation Counter for Tritium Estimation in Water Samples
The liquid scintillation counting procedure for tritium quantification in environmental samples was optimized with respect to sample to cocktail volume ratio, fixing of region of interest of tritium spectra, a...
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Marker-assisted improvement of grain protein content and grain weight in Indian bread wheat
The leading Indian wheat cultivar ‘HUW234’ produces grain with relatively low protein content (GPC) and thousand grain weight (TGW). Therefore, marker-assisted backcrossing was used to improve these two import...
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Open AccessInheritance of Terminal Heat Tolerance in Two Spring Wheat Crosses
The objective of this study was to develop an understanding about the genetics of terminal heat tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The minimum number of genes was assessed using Mendelian and quantitative...
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A surface electromyographic study to assess the effect of spinal segmental stabilization [multifidus] exercise program in chronic mechanical low back pain patients
In the literature and in clinical practice, reduced activity of the back muscles [multifidus] has been associated with low back pain. Multifidus exercise can reduce low back pain intensity and improve back mus...
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Plant growth promoting potential of bacteria isolated on N free media from rhizosphere of Cassia occidentalis
Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are an attractive eco-friendly alternative to chemicals in agriculture. While the rhizospheres of crop plants have been well studied with the objective of screening ...
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Open AccessOA10.02. Yoga for women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy (XRT): a randomized clinical trial with an active stretching control group
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Open AccessCollagen IV levels are elevated in the serum of patients with primary breast cancer compared to healthy volunteers
Collagen IV is a major component of the vascular basement membrane and may be a marker of angiogenesis. Serum levels of this protein are elevated in some human cancers. Our objectives were to compare collagen ...
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Inheritance And Allelic Relationship Of Resistance Genes To Spot Blotch Of Wheat Caused By Bipolaris Sorokiniana
Three varieties viz., Longmai 10, **mai and Sanghai, known for their resistance to spot blotch were crossed with a susceptible parent Sonalika. Disease severities of F1’s were intermediate to parents and thus in...
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Breeding crops for reduced-tillage management in the intensive, rice–wheat systems of South Asia
The importance of reduced tillage in sustainable agriculture is well recognized. Reduced-tillage practices (which may or may not involve retention of crop residues) and their effects differ from those of conve...
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Case Report: Angioleiomyoma of the Spermatic Cord: A Rare Scrotal Mass
We report a case of angioleiomyoma of the spermatic cord. Tumours arising from the spermatic cord are rare and most of them are benign. The commonest are lipomas with sarcomas being the predominant malignant v...
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Should mammographic screening be done in primary ovarian cancer?
Breast cancer is a significant global health problem. It is the most common malignancy in women. Mammographic screening is recommended for women older than 40 yr for early detection of breast cancer. The aim o...
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Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy: Efficacy and determinants of significant histologic findings
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Wheat somaclonal variants showing earliness, improved spot blotch resistance and higher yield
Somaclones (R2, R3 and R4generations) were regenerated from immature embryos of two spring wheat varieties,HUW-206 and HUW-234. Many somaclones displayed improved earliness, enhanced resistance to spot blotch dis...
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Relationship of plant height and days to maturity with resistance to spot blotch in wheat
A total of 1,407 spring wheat (T. aestivum) lines of Indian and CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre, Mexico) origin were evaluated for plant height, days to maturity and resistance to spot bl...
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Serum erythropoietin level in anemic cancer patients
Anemia is a frequent complication of cancer and its treatment. A defect in erythropoietin production has been advocated as being the main cause of anemia in cancer patients. We studied serum erythropoietin lev...
