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  1. Article ; Online: Deep Learning in Image-Based Plant Phenotyping.

    Murphy, Katherine M / Ludwig, Ella / Gutierrez, Jorge / Gehan, Malia A

    Annual review of plant biology

    2024  

    Abstract: A major bottleneck in the crop improvement pipeline is our ability to phenotype crops quickly and efficiently. Image-based, high-throughput phenotyping has a number of advantages because it is nondestructive and reduces human labor, but a new challenge ... ...

    Abstract A major bottleneck in the crop improvement pipeline is our ability to phenotype crops quickly and efficiently. Image-based, high-throughput phenotyping has a number of advantages because it is nondestructive and reduces human labor, but a new challenge arises in extracting meaningful information from large quantities of image data. Deep learning, a type of artificial intelligence, is an approach used to analyze image data and make predictions on unseen images that ultimately reduces the need for human input in computation. Here, we review the basics of deep learning, assessment of deep learning success, examples of applications of deep learning in plant phenomics, best practices, and open challenges. Expected final online publication date for the
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2098209-4
    ISSN 1545-2123 ; 1543-5008
    ISSN (online) 1545-2123
    ISSN 1543-5008
    DOI 10.1146/annurev-arplant-070523-042828
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  2. Article ; Online: Mitigation of water stress in broccoli by soil application of humic acid.

    Ibrahim, Ehab A / Ebrahim, Noura E S / Mohamed, Gehan Z

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 2765

    Abstract: The main challenge to plant productivity is water scarcity, which is predicted to get worse with climate change, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. Humic acid could improve plant tolerance to mitigate drought damage, which is an effective strategy ...

    Abstract The main challenge to plant productivity is water scarcity, which is predicted to get worse with climate change, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. Humic acid could improve plant tolerance to mitigate drought damage, which is an effective strategy to improve crop production and agriculture sustainability under limited water conditions in these regions, but its effective application rates should also be established. Thus, two field experiments were carried out at the Qaha Vegetable Research Farm in Qalubia Governorate, Egypt, during the two seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 on clay soil. The present study investigated the effect of three rates of humic acid application (0, 4.8, and 9.6 kg ha
    MeSH term(s) Soil ; Humic Substances ; Dehydration ; Brassica ; Agriculture/methods
    Chemical Substances Soil ; Humic Substances
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-53012-4
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  3. Article ; Online: Role of gamma-irradiated sodium alginate on growth, physiological and active components of iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa) plant.

    Aly, Amina A / Eliwa, Noha E / Safwat, Gehan

    BMC plant biology

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 185

    Abstract: Background: One of the most widely recognized biostimulators of plant development; is oligoalginate, which regulates the biological processes of plants and was used in horticultural fields as a plant growth regulator. The plan of the current research ... ...

    Abstract Background: One of the most widely recognized biostimulators of plant development; is oligoalginate, which regulates the biological processes of plants and was used in horticultural fields as a plant growth regulator. The plan of the current research was to study, however, the foliar application of un-irradiated and irradiated Na-alginate (UISA and ISA) to improve the growth, physiological activity, and other active components of the Egyptian iceberg lettuce plant. Degraded Na-alginate is equipped with exposure of sodium alginate in its solid state to gamma-rays at different dose levels (0.0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 kGy). The characterization of the oligo-alginates achieved by γ-radiation deprivation at different dose levels was performed by FTIR, XRD, TGA, SEM, and TEM. Different concentrations of irradiated sodium alginate at dose levels of 100 kGy (200, 400, 600, and 800 ppm, as well as deionized water used as a control) were sprayed with a hand sprayer every week after transplanting the iceberg lettuce seedlings in the field until the harvest stage. Morphological traits were evaluated, as well as pigments, ascorbic acid, phenols, flavonoids, soluble proteins, and antioxidant activity.
    Results: Irradiated Na-alginate resulted in the depolymerization of Na-alginate into small molecular-weight oligosaccharides, and the best dose to use was 100 kGy. Certain chemical modifications in the general structure were observed by FTIR analysis. Two absorbed bands at 3329 cm
    Conclusions: The outcomes of the recent investigation demonstrated that the application of spraying irradiated Na-alginate (100 kGy) resulted in an improvement of the considered characters.
    MeSH term(s) Antioxidants/analysis ; Lactuca ; Alginates/chemistry ; Ascorbic Acid ; Flavonoids ; Biological Phenomena ; Phenols
    Chemical Substances Antioxidants ; Alginates ; Ascorbic Acid (PQ6CK8PD0R) ; Flavonoids ; Phenols
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059868-3
    ISSN 1471-2229 ; 1471-2229
    ISSN (online) 1471-2229
    ISSN 1471-2229
    DOI 10.1186/s12870-024-04853-8
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  4. Article ; Online: Genotypic characterization of symptomatic hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections in Egypt.

    Blackard, Jason T / Rouster, Susan D / Nady, Soad / Galal, Gehan / Marzuuk, Naglaa / Rafaat, Marwaa M / Daef, Enas / El Din, Salwa Seif / Purcell, Robert H / Emerson, Suzanne U / Sherman, Kenneth E / Shata, M Tarek

    Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology

    2009  Volume 46, Issue 2, Page(s) 140–144

    Abstract: Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a common cause of acute viral hepatitis (AVH ...

    Abstract Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a common cause of acute viral hepatitis (AVH) in many developing countries. In Egypt, HEV seroprevalence is among the highest in the world; however, only a very limited number of Egyptian HEV sequences are currently available.
    Objectives: The objectives were to determine the HEV genotype(s) currently circulating in Egypt.
    Study design: AVH patients without serologic evidence of hepatitis A, B, and C viruses were evaluated for possible HEV infection using serologic assays for anti-HEV IgM and anti-HEV IgG and real-time PCR for HEV RNA. Stool suspensions from suspected cases were inoculated into rhesus macaques to confirm the presence of HEV. Sequence analysis was utilized to determine HEV genotype.
    Results: Of 287 subjects with AVH enrolled, 58 had serologic evidence of acute HEV infection. Stool samples for two of these patients were repeatedly positive for HEV RNA by real-time PCR. Macaques experimentally inoculated with these human stools also developed viremia. Sequence analysis of open reading frame (ORF) 1 demonstrated that these isolates belonged to HEV genotype 1 and were 3.9-9.5% divergent from other genotype 1 isolates. ORF2 was 5.3-8.7% divergent from previously reported Egyptian isolates.
    Conclusions: This study strongly suggests that genotype 1 HEV related to other North African isolates is circulating in acute symptomatic patients in Egypt. Further evaluation of genotypic variability is underway in this highly endemic cohort and is considered an important component of our increased understanding of HEV pathogenesis.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Child ; Egypt ; Feces/virology ; Female ; Genotype ; Hepatitis E/virology ; Hepatitis E virus/genetics ; Humans ; Macaca mulatta ; Male ; Phylogeny ; RNA, Viral/analysis ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
    Chemical Substances RNA, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2009-08-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
    ZDB-ID 1446080-4
    ISSN 1873-5967 ; 1386-6532
    ISSN (online) 1873-5967
    ISSN 1386-6532
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.07.007
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  5. Article ; Online: Role of ICAM-1 and E-selectin gene polymorphisms in pathogenesis of PAOD in Egyptian patients.

    Shaker, Olfat / Zahra, Amr / Sayed, Ahmed / Refaat, Ayman / El-Khaiat, Zakaria / Hegazy, Gehan / El-Hindawi, Khaled / Ay-El Deen, Mohamed

    Vascular health and risk management

    2010  Volume 6, Page(s) 9–15

    Abstract: Background: Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and E-selectin have been shown to predict ... Methods: Two mutations, S128R in E-selectin and K469E in ICAM-1, were investigated in 156 patients ... PCR-RFLP) analysis in an Egyptian population.: Results: The distribution of E-selectin genotypes ...

    Abstract Background: Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and E-selectin have been shown to predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD).
    Methods: Two mutations, S128R in E-selectin and K469E in ICAM-1, were investigated in 156 patients with PAOD and 100 control subjects using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis in an Egyptian population.
    Results: The distribution of E-selectin genotypes in patients affected by PAOD was 84.6% for the AA genotype and 15.4% for the AC genotype. In the control arm the distribution was 97% for the AA genotype and 3% for the AC genotype. There was a statistically significance difference in the distribution of the AC genotype in PAOD patients when compared with the control subjects. Additionally, the distribution of ICAM-1 genotypes in patients affected by PAOD was 30.8% with the EE, 48% with the EK, and 21.2% with the KK genotypes. The distribution of ICAM-1 genotypes in control subjects was 13% EE, 33% EK and 54% KK. The EE genotype was significantly more common in PAOD patients than in the controls.
    Conclusion: S128R and K469E polymorphisms were associated with increased risk in PAOD. Early detection of these polymorphic genes helps in early prophylaxis against PAOD.
    MeSH term(s) Alleles ; Arterial Occlusive Diseases/genetics ; Blood Chemical Analysis ; Case-Control Studies ; Diabetes Complications/genetics ; E-Selectin/genetics ; Egypt/epidemiology ; Female ; Genotype ; Humans ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1/genetics ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myocardial Infarction/genetics ; Peripheral Arterial Disease/genetics ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Risk Factors
    Chemical Substances E-Selectin ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (126547-89-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-02-04
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Evaluation Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2186568-1
    ISSN 1178-2048 ; 1176-6344
    ISSN (online) 1178-2048
    ISSN 1176-6344
    DOI 10.2147/vhrm.s8143
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  6. Article ; Online: Effect of water stress and foliar application of chitosan and glycine betaine on lettuce.

    Ibrahim, Ehab A / Ebrahim, Noura E S / Mohamed, Gehan Z

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 17274

    Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of foliar application of chitosan at 150 ppm and glycine betaine at 700 ppm on lettuce plants cv. Balady grown under well-watered and water deficit conditions in terms of growth, yield, quality, and water usage ... ...

    Abstract The present study investigated the effect of foliar application of chitosan at 150 ppm and glycine betaine at 700 ppm on lettuce plants cv. Balady grown under well-watered and water deficit conditions in terms of growth, yield, quality, and water usage efficiency. The study was conducted in Qalubia Governorate, Egypt, during the two seasons of 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 on clay soil. Results indicated that water-stressed plants had a reduction in plant fresh weight, plant height, leaf area, and total yield, chlorophyll content and relative water content, while they exhibited an increase in total soluble solids, nitrate, and proline contents as well as water-use efficiency in both seasons. The foliar application of chitosan or glycine betaine to lettuce significantly improved plant performance under limited and normal irrigation conditions in comparison with untreated plants. The maximum positive effect was for chitosan foliar application. Overall, the results of this study indicated that foliar application of chitosan or glycine betaine was a substitute technology for improving the lettuce yield and quality as well as increasing water use efficiency under both irrigation regimes, but may be more efficient in lettuce plants subjected to a water deficit.
    MeSH term(s) Antioxidants/metabolism ; Photosynthesis ; Lactuca/metabolism ; Betaine/pharmacology ; Chitosan/pharmacology ; Dehydration
    Chemical Substances Antioxidants ; Betaine (3SCV180C9W) ; Chitosan (9012-76-4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-43992-0
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  7. Article: Morpho-anatomical, and chemical characterization of some calcareous Mediterranean red algae species.

    Ismail, Mona M / Ismail, Gehan A / Elshobary, Mostafa E

    Botanical studies

    2023  Volume 64, Issue 1, Page(s) 10

    Abstract: Climatic changes are anticipated to have a detrimental effect on calcifying marine species. Calcareous red algae may be especially vulnerable to seasonal variations since they are common and essential biologically, but there is little research on the ... ...

    Abstract Climatic changes are anticipated to have a detrimental effect on calcifying marine species. Calcareous red algae may be especially vulnerable to seasonal variations since they are common and essential biologically, but there is little research on the morpho-anatomical, and chemical characterization of such species. This study conducted the seasonal investigation of the three dominant Mediterranean calcified red algae. Morphological and 18S rRNA analysis confirmed the identification of collected species as Corallina officinalis, Jania rubens, and Amphiroa rigida. In general, C. officinalis was represented in the four seasons and flourishing maximum in autumn (70% of total species individuals). While J. rubens species was represented in winter, autumn, and spring and completely absent in summer. A. rigida was abundant only in the summer season by 40%. A full morphological and anatomical description of these species were examined, and their chemical compositions (carbohydrate, protein, lipid, pigments, and elements content) were assessed in different seasons, where carbohydrates were the dominant accumulates followed by proteins and lipids. Pearson correlation analysis confirmed a positive correlation between salinity level and nitrogenous nutrients of the seawater with the pigment contents (phycobiliproteins, carotenoids, and chlorophyll a) of the studied seaweeds. The results proved that calcified red algae were able to deposit a mixture of calcium carbonates such as calcite, vaterite, calcium oxalate, calcite-III I calcium carbonate, and aragonite in variable forms depending on the species.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2432110-2
    ISSN 1999-3110 ; 1817-406X
    ISSN (online) 1999-3110
    ISSN 1817-406X
    DOI 10.1186/s40529-023-00373-0
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  8. Article ; Online: Expression profile of long-noncoding RNAs MIR31HG, NKILA, and PACER in systemic lupus erythematosus patients.

    Alrefai, Abeer A / Abouelenin, Mai A H / Salman, Maha M A / Tawfeek, Gehan A E / Abbas, Mona A

    Clinical biochemistry

    2024  Volume 126, Page(s) 110734

    Abstract: Objectives: Growing evidence suggests that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an organ-damaging systemic autoimmune illness, may be influenced by long-noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs). This study aimed to assess the relative expression of lncRNAs (MIR31HG, ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Growing evidence suggests that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an organ-damaging systemic autoimmune illness, may be influenced by long-noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs). This study aimed to assess the relative expression of lncRNAs (MIR31HG, NKILA, and PACER) in patients with SLE to evaluate their role in the disease.
    Design and methods: This study involved 70 patients with SLE and 70 apparently healthy control subjects. The expression levels of lnc-MIR31HG, NKILA, and PACER were quantified using real-time PCR.
    Results: Lnc-MIR31HG, NKILA, and PACER were significantly upregulated in SLE cases compared to controls (P < 0.001). ROC curve analysis revealed a 91.43 % sensitivity of PACER for the diagnosis of SLE at a cutoff point of > 1.46, followed by NKILA with 90 % sensitivity at a cutoff point of > 1.16, and MIR31HG with 85.71 % sensitivity at a cutoff point of > 1.43. MIR31HG had the highest sensitivity for the diagnosis of lupus nephritis (86.67 %) at a cutoff point of > 7.19, then NKILA with 80 % sensitivity at a cutoff point of > 8.12, and finally PACER expression with 73.33 % sensitivity at a cutoff point of > 18.19. Moreover, MIR31HG and NKILA revealed a significant correlation with albumin/creatinine ratio, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and the SLEDAI score. Regression analysis revealed the potential roles of MIR31HG, NKILA, and PACER expression as predictors for SLE.
    Conclusion: An upregulated lncRNA panel (MIR31HG, NKILA, and PACER) could play a role in the pathogenesis and, hence, the predispositiontoSLE. MIR31HG and NKILA can serve as prognostic markers significantly linked with disease activity.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/genetics ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/diagnosis ; Lupus Nephritis/diagnosis ; Lupus Nephritis/genetics ; ROC Curve ; Glomerular Filtration Rate ; Biomarkers
    Chemical Substances RNA, Long Noncoding ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390372-2
    ISSN 1873-2933 ; 0009-9120
    ISSN (online) 1873-2933
    ISSN 0009-9120
    DOI 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2024.110734
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  9. Article ; Online: Effect of water stress and foliar application of chitosan and glycine betaine on lettuce

    Ehab A. Ibrahim / Noura E. S. Ebrahim / Gehan Z. Mohamed

    Scientific Reports, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2023  Volume 9

    Abstract: Abstract The present study investigated the effect of foliar application of chitosan at 150 ppm and glycine betaine at 700 ppm on lettuce plants cv. Balady grown under well-watered and water deficit conditions in terms of growth, yield, quality, and ... ...

    Abstract Abstract The present study investigated the effect of foliar application of chitosan at 150 ppm and glycine betaine at 700 ppm on lettuce plants cv. Balady grown under well-watered and water deficit conditions in terms of growth, yield, quality, and water usage efficiency. The study was conducted in Qalubia Governorate, Egypt, during the two seasons of 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 on clay soil. Results indicated that water-stressed plants had a reduction in plant fresh weight, plant height, leaf area, and total yield, chlorophyll content and relative water content, while they exhibited an increase in total soluble solids, nitrate, and proline contents as well as water-use efficiency in both seasons. The foliar application of chitosan or glycine betaine to lettuce significantly improved plant performance under limited and normal irrigation conditions in comparison with untreated plants. The maximum positive effect was for chitosan foliar application. Overall, the results of this study indicated that foliar application of chitosan or glycine betaine was a substitute technology for improving the lettuce yield and quality as well as increasing water use efficiency under both irrigation regimes, but may be more efficient in lettuce plants subjected to a water deficit.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 580
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: Effect of Exercise Training and Vitamins E and C on Antioxidant Enzyme Activities and Lipid Peroxidation in Aging Rats

    Gehan A Youssef*, Hala M T EL-Mougy

    Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine , Vol 41, Pp 590-

    2010  Volume 599

    Abstract: ... of the work: To study the effect of moderate regular exercise and strenuous exercise with and without vitamin E or C ... exercised group with vitamin E supplementation. Group V: strenuous exercised group with vitamin E ... Results: The moderate regular exercise with or without vitamin E or C supplementation increased ...

    Abstract Background: There are many conditions that may affect the antioxidant enzyme activities, as aging and exercise. Moderate regular exercise up-regulate activities of antioxidant enzymes with depressant action on the lipid peroxidation processes, while strenuous exercise have a depressant effect on the activities of antioxidant enzymes with stimulatory action on the lipid peroxidation processes. Glutathione-S transferase (GST) and catalase are the major part of the specific antioxidant enzyme defence system response; malondialdehyde is the major indicator to lipid peroxidation processes which are affected by the exercise. Aim of the work: To study the effect of moderate regular exercise and strenuous exercise with and without vitamin E or C supplementation on antioxidant defence system. Material and Methods: Fifty six aging male albino rats were used in the present experiment. They were equally divided into seven groups. Group I: control group, Group II: moderate regular exercised group. Group III: strenuous exercised group. Group IV: moderate regular exercised group with vitamin E supplementation. Group V: strenuous exercised group with vitamin E supplementation, Group VI: moderate regular exercised group with vitamin C supplementation. Group VII: strenuous exercised group with vitamin C supplementation. The exercise was performed on a modified manual treadmill and the experiment continued for two months. Peripheral blood samples and muscular tissue samples were taken from all animal groups for estimation of glutathione-S transferase, catalase and malondialdehyde. Results: The moderate regular exercise with or without vitamin E or C supplementation increased the antioxidant enzymes Glutathione-S transferase, catalase and decreased the malondialdehyde in serum and muscular tissue. The strenuous exercise decrease the antioxidant enzymes and increase the malondialdehyde production, while with vitamin E or C supplementation strenuous exercise enhanced the antioxidant enzymes and decreased the malondialdehyde production. Conclusion: The moderate regular exercise enhance the antioxidant defence system and so inhibit the lipid peroxidation production, while the strenuous exercise inhibit the antioxidant defence system activity and increase the lipid peroxidation production. Supplementation with vitamin E or C is essential to enhance the antioxidant defence system activities that decrease lipid peroxidation. Key words: Moderate regular exercise, strenuous exercise, antioxidant defence system, GST, catalase, and malondialdehyde.
    Keywords Medicine (General) ; R5-920 ; Medicine ; R ; DOAJ:Medicine (General) ; DOAJ:Health Sciences
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education
    Document type Article ; Online
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