Physalis is an American plant genus that includes species of economic importance for their edible fruit. Consumption of this fruit is a historic tradition in Mexico. Physalis philadelphica is one of the most abundant species, which can grow under wild, weedy or cultivated conditions. It presents high morphological variability in terms of vegetative and reproductive traits; however, no study has been made of its genetic diversity or the impact of human activity on its diversity and differentiation patterns. We determined genetic parameters in nine populations representing a management gradient, including three wild, three weedy and three cultivated populations, using 88 inter-simple sequence repeat markers. The diversity of the total gene pool was high (Ht = 0.292, HT B = 0.319) and did not decrease with the intensity degree of management. Reproductive system, life form and the wide distribution determined the genetic variation of the taxon. AMOVA revealed high variation within the total gene pool (44.3 %) and among populations (46.7 %). This was influenced by pollinator behavior, dispersal form, geographic discontinuity of the studied populations and human selection. Variation among population management categories was lower (9 %), indicating that this variable has little effect, most likely due to the broad gene pool of the taxon. However, analysis of genetic distance and Bayesian assignment distinguished two groups: cultivated and wild, with weedy populations interspersed between. This result suggests that selection for agricultural and morphological attributes of P. philadelphica contributes to this differentiation. Future studies could address the evolutionary dynamics of the wild-weedy-domesticated complex.

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While IGP of G. punctipes on E. eremicus does occur under semi-field conditions, it does not adversely affect whitefly control. The concomitant use of these two natural enemies seems a valid option for inundative biological control programmes of T. vaporariorum in tomato. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.

Introduction Acute appendicitis can be difficult to diagnose, especially in children < 4 years old. The aim of the present study was to assess the diagnostic value of Alvarado score (AS), appendicitis inflammatory response (AIR) score, and pediatric appendicitis score (PAS) in children younger than 4 years. Materials and Methods All children younger than 4 years who underwent appendicectomy between 2005 and 2019 were included retrospectively. The diagnostic performance of the scores was analyzed using the area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve and by calculating the diagnostic performances at optimal criterion value cutoff points. Results In this study, 100 children were included (58 boys and 42 girls) with a median age of 39.5 (12–47) months. Ninety children were diagnosed with pathologically proven acute appendicitis. The area under ROC curve of AS was 0.73, AIR score was 0.79, and PAS was 0.69 (p > 0.05, respectively). In children with low risk of acute appendicitis, negative predictive values were 75.0% for AS, 50.0% for AIR score, and 66.7% for PAS (p < 0.05, respectively). The positive predictive values in children with high risk of acute appendicitis were of 92.7% for AS, 92.6% for AIR score, and 93.6% for PAS (p > 0.05, respectively). AS, AIR score, and PAS plus positive ultrasonography have 0.58, 0.49, and 0.88 area under ROC curve. Conclusion The three scores can be of assistance in the suspicion of acute appendicitis. PAS markedly improved combined with positive ultrasonography, but none can be used in setting the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in young children.

The registration and breeder's rights of varieties and hybrids in our country is very low compared to developed countries, however, the generation of this technology is frequent and they are marketed without an official registration. That is why the objective of this work is to characterize two precommercial varieties of sorghum, one with white grain and another with red grain in order to obtain the breeder's right. The characterization was carried out in the experimental fields of the University Center for Biological and Agricultural Sciences of the University of Guadalajara in the spring summer cycle of 2019 on two sowing dates. The methodology that was considered was the technical guide for varietal characterization approved by the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants UPOV. Central tendency analyzes were performed, the variation within materials was statistically analyzed using dispersion measures for grouped data such as range, variance, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and mean. Which provided the information for the decision of compliance with the main characteristics that allow each variety to be differentiated and to comply with the precepts that it is a new, homogeneous and stable variety.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional quality of Tithonia diversifolia, a shrub species in the Asteraceae family and the diversity of uses in rural areas. A bibligraphic review was conducted in Mexico and other countries in Central America, South America, Africa and Asia. Bromatological analyses of edible material (leaves and petiole) were performed to determine dry matter (DM), fat, ash, crude fiber, crude protein (CP), and nitrogen-free-extract (NFE). Fiber fractions were determined: neutral deterget fiber (FDN), acid detergent fiber (ADF), hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, from two locations in Jalisco state and one from Colima. Herbarium specimens were reviewed for knowing geographical distribution and rural uses. Results indicate that even without being legume, CP percentages are high with values of 18.42 to 31.54% with high dry matter content up to 98.92%, fiber values (30.81 to 34.08%) for NDF and (22.48 to 31.69%) for ADF. The bibliographic review highlights its forgae use, for ruminants and monogastrics, in beekeeping for its content of néctar and pollen, sucha as medicinal, ornamental and green manure for its contribution of nutritious, mainly phosphorus. T. diversifolia is a good option for its nutritional value and diversity of uses are demonstrated as an alternative in semi-intensive animal production systems in both tropical and temperate áreas.

The goal of a plant breeding is the generation of new varieties that become agricultural inputs for farmers. For this, it is necessary to verify the genetic identity of the materials and have the breeder's registration and title. The University of Guadalajara has generated varieties and quality sorghum hybrids that must be released to the public. This work was developed to establish the methodology of varietal characterization, an essential requirement for obtaining a breeder's title before the National Seed Inspection and Certification Service (SNICS). For this, 2 andro-sterile lines (A) and a fertility restoration line (R) were described, in two locations and two production cycles. By establishing according to ranges of variation and stability, the appropriate sample size and differential phenotypic characters that facilitated identification.