In vitro effect of hCG on cryptorchid patients’ gubernacular cells: a predictive model for adjuvant personalized therapy by Andrea Errico, Giulia Ambrosini, Sara Vinco, Emanuela Bottani, Elisa Dalla Pozza, Nunzio Marroncelli, Jessica Brandi, Daniela Cecconi, Ilaria Decimo, Filippo Migliorini, Nicola Zampieri, Ilaria Dando

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Isolation, screening and in-vitro characterization of plant growth-promoting Bradyrhizobium isolates from the nodules of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean) for potential use as... by Osman Abdulai Seidu, Stephen Mwangi Githiri, John Mwibanda Wesonga, Victoria Wambui Ngumi

“…Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean) is a resilient leguminous crop that can withstand drought conditions and is commonly grown in arid regions where soils are degraded and of low fertility status. Although the crop can fix nitrogen, its yields frequently fall short of their maximum potential which can be attributed to association with ineffective rhizobia strains. …”
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Bio-energy auditing, system productivity, energy efficiencies and economics of different direct-seeded basmati rice-based cropping systems and nutrient management options by Rakesh Kumar Verma, Yashbir Singh Shivay, Radha Prasanna, Prakash Chand Ghasal, Chiter Mal Parihar, Mukesh Choudhary, Raghavendra Madar

“…Abstract Background Diversification, intensification, new water and integrated nutrient management methods of rice-based cropping systems are being advocated as an alternative to the water-intensive nature of conventional rice cultivation in north-western India to address the issues of decline in the productivity, energy and nutritional scarcity and deteriorating soil fertility. Hence, the development of eco-friendly cropping systems with efficient nutrient management is essential for sustainable productivity. …”
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Morphogenetic peculiarities of reproductive biology in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) breeding by T. P. Zhuzhzhalova, A. A. Nalbandyan, E. N. Vasilchenko, N. N. Cherkasova

“…Self-fertile plants isolated from these lines serve as sterility fixers, while the apomixis elements increased the ovule number, additional embryo sacs and embryos. …”
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Future climate change impacts on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) phenology and yield with crop management options in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Adem Mohammed, Estifanos Feleke

“…The national average yield in Ethiopia is 1600 kg ha−1 which is far below yield at research sites (3000 kg ha−1) mainly due to drought, low soil fertility and lack of improved agronomic practices. …”
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Laparoscopic Versus Abdominal Myomectomy Postoperative Outcomes by Nicel Taşdemir, Cem Çelik, Remzi Abalı, Ayşegül Kayalı, Abdulaziz Gül, Özkan Özdamar

“…Myomectomy remains the gold-standard for women who request preservation of fertility. We performed an observational investigation of a series of patients scheduled for laparoscopic or abdominal myomectomy to evaluate post-surgical parameters, operation duration, after laparoscopic and abdominal myomectomy. …”
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Cowpea cropping systems, traits preference and production constraints in the upper west region of Ghana: farmers' consultation and implications for breeding by Benjamin Karikari, Margaret Delle Maale, Ebenezer Anning, Daniel Brain Akakpo, Afishata Mohammed Abujaja, Isaac Kwahene Addai

“…Farmers preferred cowpea varieties with the following traits: high yield, drought tolerance, early maturing, pest resistance, improve soil fertility, high price, high demand, better taste, less cooking time, storage quality, palatability and fast growing. …”
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Genome-wide association studies identify two novel BMP15 mutations responsible for an atypical hyperprolificacy phenotype in sheep. by Julie Demars, Stéphane Fabre, Julien Sarry, Raffaella Rossetti, Hélène Gilbert, Luca Persani, Gwenola Tosser-Klopp, Philippe Mulsant, Zuzanna Nowak, Wioleta Drobik, Elzbieta Martyniuk, Loys Bodin

“…Our results bring new insights into the key role played by the BMP15 protein in ovarian function and could contribute to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of women's fertility disorders.…”
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Study of soil cover of Veronica spuria L. populations in Ile Alatau mountains, Kazakhstan by Yerkebulan Balkybek, Bekzat Tynybekov, Kanat Kulymbet, Ussen Kurmanbay, Zoya Umirbayeva, Zinat Nurakyn, Assiya Myltykbayeva, Alibek Ydyrys, Murat Toktar

“…The amount of humus, which is the main indicator of soil fertility, in the dark chestnut soils was higher compared to the soils of the other two studied gorges, i.e. it was 3.44-8.54%. …”
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LA GEOPEDOLOGIA COMO BASE PARA ZONIFICAR LA APTITUD FORESTAL EN UNA CUENCA DEL NOROESTE DE LA PATAGONIA ARGENTINA by Maria Cristina Frugoni, Romina González Musso, Gabriel Falbo, Dolores Zapiola

“…Regarding soils, physical fertility properties were considered, since these are the most correlated ones with Pinus ponderosa (pino ponderosa) growth, the main species used in afforestation in Patagonia. …”
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Effects of moss restoration on surface runoff and initial soil erosion in a temperate vineyard by C. Gall, S. Oldenburg, M. Nebel, T. Scholten, S. Seitz

“…<p>Soil erosion threatens soil fertility and food security worldwide, with agriculture being both a cause and a victim. …”
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Role of Inhibin B and Ratio of Luteinizing: Follicle-Stimulating Hormones in Phenotyping Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by Zainab G. Falh, Basil O. Saleh, Afraa M. Al Naddawi, Ghada Mohammed

“… Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is among the leading causes of fertility-related problems and menstrual irregularities in women of reproductive age. …”
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β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Reduces Oxidative Stress and Improves Steroidogenesis in Granulosa Cells Associated with Sheep Prolificacy via Activating AMPK Pathway by Yu Cai, Hua Yang, Hui Xu, Shanglai Li, Bingru Zhao, Zhibo Wang, Xiaolei Yao, Feng Wang, Yanli Zhang

“…Follicular fluid contains a diverse array of metabolites that play crucial roles in regulating GCs’ proliferation and oocyte maturation, which are essential for follicle development and female fertility. However, the mechanisms behind metabolite heterogeneity and its effects on GCs’ function remain poorly understood. …”
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Different Timing of Adjuvant Low Dose hCG and GnRH Agonist Trigger Protocol, in OHSS High-Risk Patient with Peak E2 Level <4000 pg/mL by Emilija Zoran Petanovska Kostova, Velentina Sotirovska, Gligor Dimitrov, Snezana Stojkovska, Makjuli Hadzi Lega, Daniela Stojanovska, Nikoleta Stamenkovska, Liljana Simjanovska, Zoranco Petanovski

“…CONCLUSION: Our study shows that in hyper responders where the E2 peak is <4,000 pg/mL, the two approaches to the final oocyte maturation trigger have a correct outcome of the results, both in terms of the results from the in vitro fertilization and the low risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome appearance. …”
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Tea cultivation: facilitating soil organic carbon accumulation and altering soil bacterial community—Leishan County, Guizhou Province, Southwest China by Yingge Shu, Shan Xie, Hong Fan, Chun Duan, Yuansheng Liu, Zuyong Chen

“…Background Camellia sinensis is an important cash crop in southwestern China, with soil organic carbon playing a vital role in soil fertility, and microorganisms contributing significantly to nutrient cycling, thus both of them influencing tea tree growth and development. …”
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Symptoms of dwarf elm (Ulmus pumila L.) health condition in the Left-bank Ukraine by Valentyna L. Meshkova, Olena A. Kuznetsova, Volodymyr P. Turenko

“…Due to its rapid growth, winter hardiness, low demand for soil fertility and moisture, tolerance of drought, resistance to gaseous pollution and soil salinization, and ability to spread under favorable conditions, U. pumila has been widely cultivated in forests, urban plantations, and along transportation right-of-ways. …”
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Fixed timed artificial insemination in buffalo heifers with fresh and frozen-thawed semen in Argentina by José Luis Konrad, Alexis Bandeo, Natalia Vallejos, Pablo Ponce, Jesús Alfredo Berdugo, Pablo Maldonado-Vargas

“…No significant differences were observed between farms (p>0.05), nor between the bulls used with the two variables of straws, with 50% and 58% of pregnancies for bull 1 and 58% and 52% and 54% of pregnancies for frozen-thawed and refrigerated semen for bull 2, respectively (p>0.05). The fertility of frozen-thawed semen was lower than that of frozen- thawed semen, without being significant, which should motivate veterinarians and breeders to cryopreserve semen from breeding stock. …”
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Exosomes derived from hUC-MSCs exhibit ameliorative efficacy upon previous cesarean scar defect via orchestrating β-TrCP/CHK1 axis by Xiaoling Zeng, Yuan Liao, Dan Huang, Jing Yang, Zhihua Dai, Zhengyong Chen, Xin Luo, Han Gong, Shengwen Huang, Leisheng Zhang

“…In this study, we took advantage of the in vivo myofibrotic model for mimicking the typical manifestation of PCSD and the assessment of fertility. Meanwhile, the ex vivo scratch wound healing model is used for exploring the underlying molecular mechanism. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress among women of reproductive age with delayed conception in urban and peri-urban low to mid-... by Barsha Gadapani Pathak, Gitau Mburu, Ndema Habib, Rita Kabra, Aiysha Malik, James Kiarie, Ranadip Chowdhury, Neeta Dhabhai, Sarmila Mazumder

“…Specifically, addressing social isolation, fostering supportive networks, combating violence towards women, and incorporating fertility counselling and group-based psychosocial interventions within community and healthcare settings are needed to alleviate mental health symptoms among women who have difficulties in conceiving. …”
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Evaluation of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Risk Factors by Javad Golmirzaei, Shole Namazi, Shahrokh Amiri, Shahram Zare, Najme Rastikerdar, Ali Akbar Hesam, Zahra Rahami, Fatemeh Ghasemian, Seyyed Shojaeddin Namazi, Abbas Paknahad, Forugh Mahmudi, Hamidreza Mahboobi, Tahereh Khorgoei, Bahareh Niknejad, Fatemeh Dehghani, Shima Asadi

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