ECOLOGY AND GENETICS OF NATURAL POPULATIONS OF NORTH AMERICAN VITIS SPECIES USED AS ROOTSTOCKS IN EUROPEAN GRAPEVINE BREEDING PROGRAMS

Ecology and Genetics of Natural Populations of North American Vitis Species Used as Rootstocks in European Grapevine Breeding Programs

Three North American Vitis species (V.riparia, Liquid Deodorant V.berlandieri, V.rupestris) became widely used in rootstock breeding programs following the expansion of North American pests and diseases introduced in vineyards of the world during the 19th century.When they escape, they become feral in the most dynamic parts of Mediterranean floodpl

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Clinical Impact of Stump Closure Reinforced With Hemopatch on the Prevention of Clinically Relevant Pancreatic Fistula After Distal Pancreatectomy: A Multicenter Randomized Trial

Introduction:.Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most dreaded complication after distal pancreatectomy (DP).This multicenter randomized trial evaluated the efficacy, safety, and tolerance of Hemopatch in preventing clinically relevant (grades B/C according to the ISGPS classification) POPF after DP.Material and methods:.After stump clos

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The International Criminal Court and Non-Party States

Although more than half of the States in the world are parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, more than eighty have yet to ratify.The article considers the relationship of the Court with these non-party States.It examines the exercise of jurisdiction over their nationals, arguing that international law immunities continue

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