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With global climate change including unpredictable geographic and temporal weather patterns that lead to significant genotype × environment interaction (GEI) the maize performance assessment would need to be complemented with stability analysis. The objectives of this study were: i) estimation of parametric and non-parametric stability indices for grain yield of late maturity maize hybrids, ii) assessing correlations and grouping of stability indices for grain yield of late maturity maize hybrids. The eight maize hybrids of FAO 700 maturity group (ZP1-ZP7, and check Ch) were evaluated for grain yield in the multi-environment trial including five locations in Serbia during 2020. and 2021. year. Stability analyses included twenty parametric and non-parametric indices, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Pearson's correlations between stability indices. The sum of ranks for tested late maturity maize hybrids were in the interval from 37 (ZP6) to 146 (ZP4). The average rank was in the range from 1.8 (ZP6) to 7.3 (ZP4). The interval of variation for standard deviation of average ranks for tested maize hybrids was from 1.3 (ZP4, Ch) to 2 (ZP2) indicating satisfying accordance of utilized parametric and non-parametric stability measures. The highest average grain yield across all tested environments was observed for ZP1, which was second most stable hybrid. The most stable late maturity maize hybrid tested over ten environments was proven to be ZP6 with sum of ranks and average rank of 37 and 1.8, respectively, with standard deviation of average rank 1.5. PCA biplot showed two groups of parametric and non-parametric stability estimates: I group-coefficient of variation (CVi), Eberhart and Russel's regression coefficient (Bi), Perkins and Jinks's regression coefficient (Bi), GEI variance component (θ(i)), coefficient of determination (R²i); II group-Eberhart and Russel's deviation from regression, Wricke's ecovalence Shukla's stability variance Perkins and Jink's deviation from regressionδ²i, superiority measure (Pi) the mean of the absolute rank differences of a genotype over all tested environments the variance among the genotype ranks over all tested environments (Si(1), the sum of the absolute deviations for each genotype relative to the mean of ranks, the sum of squares of rank for each genotype relative to the mean of ranks -S(6)i,NPi(1)NPi(2), NPi(3), NPi(4), Thennarasu non-parametric stability estimates, mean variance component (θi), Kang's rank-sum (KRi). Pearson's correlation bring along the redundant stability indices and one can choose to use Wi² σ²ior, Bi or Bi, or θi, σ²ior θi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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'Crvena Ranka' is one of the oldest autochthonous plum cultivars in Serbia. However, it is endangered due to the long-term pathogen pressure and continuous suppression by commercially important cultivars and therefore faced with genetic erosion. This study was carried out to investigate the suitability of two efficient and simple cryopreservation methods using aluminium cryo-plates for its conservation. Precultured shoot tips of this genotype were embedded in alginate gel into cryo-plates wells. Osmoprotection was performed using loading solution with 1.9 M glycerol and 0.5 M sucrose (30 min at room temperature). In the V cryo-plate protocol, explants were dehydrated at room temperature for 20 or 40 min with PVS A3 (37.5% glycerol, 15% dimethylsulfoxide, 15% ethylene glycol and 22.5% sucrose) or with PVS3 (50% glycerol and 50% sucrose) for 60 min. In the D cryo-plate protocol, desiccation for 2, 2.5 or 3 h was performed over silica gel. Then, the cryo-plates were directly immersed into liquid nitrogen. Unloading was done in MS medium containing 0.8 M sucrose (30 min at room temperature). In the V cryo-plate procedure regrowth of cryopreserved explants dehydrated with PVS A3 was between 50% and 51.9%, while in those dehydrated with PVS3 it was 66.7%. As for the D cryo-plate method, regrowth of cryopreserved explants ranged between 30-40%. After regrowth, shoots were successfully multiplied and rooted. Results prove the feasibility of these new cryogenic methods for a long-term storage of this valuable Prunus genotype. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The characterization of 41 common bean cultivars and landraces from breeding collection of Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia, was done based on phenotypic traits and microsatellite markers. Phenotypic traits were chosen from Bioversity International descriptor list. In addition, main yield components were investigated. Analysis of phaseolin type revealed affiliation of cultivars and landraces to Mesoamerican or Andean gene pool. Cultivars and landraces demonstrated significant diversity level with regard to studied phenotypic traits. Identified variation showed high potential for developing new cultivars with desirable combination of traits. Principal component analysis based on phenotypic traits separated bean cultivars and landraces in two groups, which corresponded to Mesoamerican and Andean determined according to phaseolin type. Putative hybrids, with combination of traits between gene pools were also identified. Analysis of microsatellite data, using twenty-two SSR primer pairs, showed medium gene diversity in studied material. Microsatellite-based cluster analysis separated genotypes in two discrete clusters and several subclusters. No clear separation according to gene pool was found between the clusters, however grouping according to gene pool and patterns of phenotypic variation, following these gene pools, were observed within subclusters. Knowledge on detailed relationships of cultivars and landraces based on phenotypic and molecular data would facilitate identification of candidates for future breeding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The outcome of HSCT is strongly influenced by the genetic similarity or identity in the HLA genes that affects the incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). Successful allogeneic HSCT, however, depends also on T-cell mediated graft-versus-leukemia (GvL) effect, in which donor-derived T cells and natural killer (NK) cells kill these malignant cells in the patient, therefore playing a crucial role in relapse prevention. The aim of this study was to make the predictive analysis of the structure and distribution of B KIR alleles and centromeric and telomeric KIR genotypes in HSCT donors in Vojvodina with regard to their contribution to protection from relapse. A total of 124 first-degree relatives of patients with hematological malignancies were examined for the presence or absence of 15 KIR genes by using of PCR-SSO technique with Luminex xMap technology. The percentage of individuals carrying each KIR gene, centromeric and telomeric KIR haplotypes and genotypes was determined by direct counting. Sixty two percent of the HSCT donors in Vojvodina carry A KIR haplotype, while nearly 38% carry B KIR haplotype. The distribution of B KIR genes showed that among 124 studied HSCT donors, 31(25%) do not carry none of the KIR genes belonging to B group, 71.77% of donors have two or more B KIR genes, 61.29% of them carry KIR 2DL2 and 2DS2 or more B KIR genes. The analysis of centromeric and telomeric KIR genotypes, showed that Cen-A1/Tel-A1 genotype had a highest frequency of 51.47% and Cen-B2/Tel-B1 the lowest frequency of 1.30%. The usage of donor KIR B gene content and centromeric and telomeric KIR gene structure could be used in development of a simple algorithm to identify donors who will provide the most protection against the relapse in related HSC transplants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is characterized by specific temperature requirements and develops best at about 20°C. High temperatures during the growing season cause an array of changes in potato plants, which affect its development and may lead to a drastic reduction in economic yield. Under natural conditions, drought and heat stress are two different types of abiotic stresses that occur in the field simultaneously or separately, especially in conditions without irrigation in potato production. This study aimed to examine the productivity of nine potato varieties in agro-ecological conditions of western Serbia and to find the genotypes that will give satisfactory and high yields. The field experiment was carried out with varieties: Cleopatra, Anuschka, Presto, Kuroda, Omega, Dita, Desiree, Roko and Jelly. The impact year and genotype on potato plants were tested during a four-year period (2010-2013). The final harvest was performed after the full maturity of plants in September. Our studies confirmed that potato marketable yield and total yield are greatly reduced at temperatures higher than optimal and deficit precipitation during the growing season. Here we demonstrated that the tested potato cultivar's response to heat stress and drought in the growing season is dependent on the longer the adverse effects and the growth stage. The earlier a heat and drought occurs, the more negative the impact on the growth and productive traits of potatoes. The results obtained in this study indicate that among the tested cultivars Cleopatra was the most tolerant to heat and drought stress acting on the plants during the growing season. Our research shows that the total yield was not the only indicator of potato tolerance to abiotic stress during the growing season, but the assessment should also take into account the occurrence of secondary tuberization and physiological defects of tubers. These studies confirm that Cleopatra had the largest share (82%) of market tubers in relation to the total yield and to have the best predisposition for the highest economic yield of tubers. Our experiment showed that heat and drought tolerant potato cultivars could be used to mitigate the effects of global warming in Serbia and wider Western Balkans regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 is one of the strongest known genetic factors associated with the development of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), but approximately 10% of AS patients are HLA-B27 negative. The aim of this study was to compare clinical features and response to tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitor (TNF-α inhibitor) therapy in HLA-B27 positive and negative patients with AS. This retrospective analysis included AS patients treated with TNF-α inhibitor for at least 12 weeks in two referral centers for biologic therapy in Vojvodina province, Serbia. Clinical and demographic parameters were compared between HLA-B27 positive and negative patients. Data from 59 patients (59.32% male) were collected: 49 (83.05%) were HLA-B27 positive and 10 (16.95%) HLA-B27 negative. HLA-B27-positive patients showed higher family aggregation (49% vs. 10%; p=0.033) compared with those who were HLA-B27 negative. In contrast, HLA-B27 negative patients showed a higher prevalence of peripheral arthritis (49% vs. 90%; p =0.032) and longer diagnosis delay (8.42 vs. 5.73 years; p=0.016) but there were no differences regarding dactylitis, enthesitis, uveitis or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Also, no differences were observed between HLAB27- positive and negative patients regarding disease activity prior to TNF-α-inhibitor therapy. All 59 patients who participated in the study has been administered at least one TNF-α inhibitor. The mean age at introduction of TNF-α inhibitor as well as mean disease duration from diagnosis until start of TNF-α inhibitor were similar between groups. HLA-B27 positive patients had a significantly longer drug survival time for first biologics (49.06±29.22 months), whereas HLA-B27 negative received it for 24.8±12.25 months (p<0.0000). 4/49 HLA-B27 positive (8.2%) and 1/10 HLA-B27 negative patients (10%) fail to demonstrate efficacy in AS (primary or secondary treatment failure) with no difference between groups. One HLA-B27 positive patient on etanercept developed IBD. All 6 non-responders switched to second TNF-α inhibitor and showed a good clinical response. In our cohort, presence of HLA-B27 was related to greater family occurrence, shorter diagnosis delay and lower peripheral arthritis rate. Moreover, HLA-B27 positive patients demonstrated significantly longer drug survival time for the first biologic then HLA-B27 negative, but non-response rate was similar between groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cronobacter sakazakii is an important cause of human infections that can be serious and even fatal among premature neonates and immunocompromised adults or infants. Because of its high tolerance to osmotic stress, C. sakazakii is frequently isolated from dried foods, such as powdered infant formula and herbal teas. The aim of investigation was detection, identification and molecular characterization of Cronobacter sakazakii isolates from infant formula and various herbal teas collected from Serbian market and tested for import control. C. sakazakii was not detected in any of the 360 analysed samples of powdered infant formula. However, 192 out of 520 samples of herbal teas tested were positive for C. sakazakii (37.1%). The high prevalence was observed in teas for children (51.6%) and in "baby" teas (44.1%), followed by medicinal teas (38%). The largest one-herb-teas group (221 samples) contained 72 C. sakazakii-positive samples (32.6%) and involved Sennae folium, Althaeae radix, Menthae piperitae folium, Chamomilae flos and Urticae folium teas. Molecular characterization of isolated C. sakazakii from different herbal teas by rep-PCR, RAPD and 16S rRNA sequences analysis showed the high similarity to C. sakazakii NCTC 8155. Knowing this strain as one of the most pathogenic clinical strains, our results raise concern about the safety risks these foods pose to immunocompromised and healthy consumers, especially for babies and children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This population-genetic study compares morpholophysiological and genetic variability in five control groups of individuals (children from five regular schools, N= 996) with children from that many special schools (N= 736) from Serbia, by using a test of determination of homozygously recessive characteristics in humans (HRC-test). Genetic homozygosity degree showed not only statistically significant difference between the mean values obtained for two groups of studied samples (control group 6.95± 0.07; children from special schools 8.63± 0.08 HRCs, out of 30 analyzed characteristics), but also differences in the type of distribution, as well as the presence of specific combinations of such traits. Results of comparisons done in different places (Kraljevo, Nis, Vranje, Leskovac, Pirot) showed the same tendency- the increase of genetic homozygosity and relative decrease of variability in samples of children from special schools. The number of HRCs among individuals from control groups varied from 2 to 15/30, and from 3 to 16/30 among children from special schools. It is possible that increased recessive homozygosity present in the group of children from special schools leads to increase of genetic loads, what may cause easier expression of some physiological and mental abilities that children from special schools have.A great individual variation in amount of genetic homozygosity that exists among human individuals may influence their potentials for different kinds of adaptation, including their mental abilities, physical capacities or resistance to different diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Craniofacial anthropometry is used to determine similarities and differences within a single population or between populations, as well as to determine the secular trends. The aim of the study is to determine differences in the cephalic index of school children from the city of Niš (southeastern Serbia) in two periods-in 1983 and 2010. Subjects were aged 7-15. The first group of subjects (from 1983) included 968 children of both genders, while the second group of subjects (from 2010) included 1037 children, also of both genders. The test was performed according to the instructions of the International Biology Program (IBP). The head length and head breadth were measured, and based on these parameters the cephalic index was determined. The results show that during the time debrachycephalization appeared, because brachycephalic was dominant with the children from 1983, while mesocephalic was dominant with the second group (2010). Genderual dimorphism exists in both groups of subjects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) play important role in lipid metabolism and in processes of remodeling and reparation in central nervous system. Three common ApoE isoforms, ApoE2, ApoE3 and ApoE4, show strong genetic determination by ε2, ε3, and ε4 allele. In human genome gene encoding Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is located on cromosome 19, and ε2/ε3/ε4 haplotype system is defined by 2 non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the APOE exon 4. The frequency of the three APOE alleles and corresponding genotypes varies across human populations, with possible clinical implications. At least, variable distribution of ε4 allele may contribute to the regional risk of cardiovascular and Alzheimer's diseases. Allele-frequency comparisons between younger and older populations suggest an effect of APOE on mortality, but these data are not consistently confirmed. In the present study we have analyzed the distribution of APOE gene polymorphism in a group of University students and retained University professors living in Serbia. After DNA extraction from peripheral blood samples, the APOE genotype was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed with HhaI restriction digestion. We found no statistically significant difference in alleles and genotypes distribution between younger and elder group of participants. Also, there was no significant difference compared to APOE data previously obtained in YUSAD cohort of healthy school children (15 y of age) from different regions of Serbia. In both of our groups, as well as in YUSAD cohort, frequency of APOE ε4 allele was <10%. The observed frequencies are lower than in neighboring countries, but similar with Spanish data and some Asian populations. Our results do not support important role of APOE ε4 in the morbidity and mortality in Serbian population, but gene-environmental-social interactions should be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]