What are the differences in desiccation sensitivity and tolerance mechanisms in reproductive and non-reproductive plant tissues?

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The active ingredients in alcohol and ganja and/or marijuana are ethanol and cannabis, respectively!

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Which is the better method between high-resolution scanning and/or freeze-fracture transmission electron microscopy for lipid phase-transitions study?

Used high-resolution scanning electron microscopy for the study of lipid phase-transitions in desiccation-responses of wild rice in conjunction with the standard freeze-fracture a decade ago

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Is the classification of scientists according to ResearchGate scores valid?

ResearchGate scores can be classified into: (1) < 10: beginner and/or poor, (2) 1- 20: mediocre and/or senior, (3) 20 - 30: good and/or senior, (4) 30 - 40: excellent and/or world-leading, (5) >...

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Is it true that all viral diseases are incurable?

Patrick Leburu: "Viral infections may be incurable! However, some may be treatable!"

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What are your views on 'emotional intelligence'?

Intelligence is indivisible!

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Is constant mutation the (sole) cause of the incurability of viral disease(s) and/or infection(s)?

Viruses constantly mutate!

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Is autophagy a combination and/or hybrid of (elements of) apoptosis and necrosis?

Apoptosis is programmed cell death! Necrosis is not!

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What are mediators of apoptosis?

There are many mediators of apotosis!

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Is there (a) mechanism(s) for drug resistance other than its efflux?

Drug resistance is usually mediated by drug efflux.

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Does coinfection affect and/or influence host immunological responses to each infection?

Possibly and/or probably!

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How do soil microflora interact with plant roots and influence plant nutrition, health, and productivity?

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How should I prevent mould contamination on small seeds in a petri dish exposed to warm temperatures?

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How to convert protein percentage into kg/ha?

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