BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF TREE-RING FORMATION: A CRASH COURSE

Biological basis of tree-ring formation: a crash course

Wood is of crucial importance for man and biosphere.In this mini review, we present the fundamental processes involved in tree-ring formation and intra-annual dynamics of cambial activity, along with the influences of the environmental factors.During wood formation, new xylem cells produced by the cambium are undergoing profound transformations, pa

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A prospective study to evaluate the utility of bronchoalveolar lavage by fiberoptic bronchoscopy in sputum smear negative patients with high suspicion of pulmonary tuberculosis

Aim: To evaluate the utility of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) by flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) in sputum smear negative patients with clinical and radiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB).Materials and Methods: This prospective study was carried out in 30 sputum smear negative patients of age group 20 to 70 years, who we

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Combined Fully Arthroscopic Transfer of Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major for Treatment of Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears

Many treatment options have been proposed for treatment of irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.Among these options, latissimus dorsi tendon transfer can be considered a good alternative, especially in young patients before development of glenohumeral arthritic changes, aiming at rebalancing the shoulder with ivoryjinelle.com a functionin

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