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Multi‐parent advanced generation inter‐cross (MAGIC) populations have been developed and utilized in crop improvement programs in several economically important crops. In the current study, soybean (Glycine max L.) MAGIC population was evaluated at four locations to identify stable and high‐yielding MAGIC RILs (recombinant inbred lines) and to understand the genotype and environmental interaction for grain yield and attributing traits. For different traits under study, pooled analysis of variance indicated the significant genotype × environmental interactions at p < 0.01. RILs such as G236, G455, G159, G493, and G488 found ideal for grain yield across the four environments. Through multi‐trait genotype‐ideotype distance index ideotype‐MAGIC RILs have been identified for each location. Significant positive correlation of grain yield with pods per plant, 100‐seed weight, plant height, number of nodes per plant, and branches per plant has been identified. Under field conditions, screening of F2:3 generation of MAGIC population revealed that only 59 progenies exhibited adult plant resistance for charcoal rot disease (caused by Macrophomina phaseolina). Although under controlled conditions parental genotypes EC 572136 and EC 572109 found to be partially resistant with least mean necrosis length, MAGIC RILs (F2:8) showed variable reaction. Thus, the study established diverse genetic resources useful for both mapping and varietal development program. Core Ideas: The study on G × E interactions identified number of ideal genotypes performing better across the four locations.These genotypes were valuable resources for direct release as varieties or large‐scale testing under All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) trials.Charcoal rot screening revealed significant variation for the mapping studies in the population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study was performed in order to assess the influence of plant morphology on root yield and its attributingtraits in Safed Musli. Twenty seven germplasm lines of Chlorophytum borivilianum were characterized for4 morphological features (plant architecture, flowering nature, leaf margin and canopy shape), 7 yield attributingtraits (canopy spread, leaf width, leaf length, number of leaves/ plant, number of roots/ plant, root length androot diameter) and root yield/ plant. Based on morphology the genotypes were grouped into differentmorphotype pairs and compared using ‘t’ test. Genotypes with flowering ability showed significantly highermean values for canopy spread and leaf length that are significantly correlated with root yield. So floweringnature can be utilized as morphological marker for large-scale screening of germplasm lines for yield in SafedMusli.

Introduction: Neutraceuticals are increasingly becoming a part of diet in a health-conscious society. People have changed their outlook towards neutraceuticals because of varying lifestyle diseases and they see the need to improve their physical and mental health. Aim: To study the prescription pattern by doctors, knowledge of patients, cost for patients and patient satisfaction regarding neutraceuticals. Materials and Methods: Total of 120 patients were included in the study after obtaining written informed consent. The patients were interviewed and the prescriptions and bills were scrutinized. The data was gathered based on a structured pretested questionnaire comprising of socio-demographic variables, their knowledge of neutraceuticals and history of regular usage, reason for their use, total cost for a month on neutraceuticals alone. The data was analysed using tests of proportions and percentages. Results: Vitamins were prescribed maximum in Internal Medicine (51%), Orthopaedics (43%) and Surgery (37%). Minerals were prescribed maximum in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (30%). 66% of the patients were aware about neutraceuticals. The awareness was maximum in medicine department (70%) and least in surgery department (63.3%). The study showed that the average amount that the patients spent was Rs 357.45 per month on neutraceuticals alone, maximum was Rs 557 in orthopaedics and minimum was Rs 219 in medicine respectively. A 61.6% of the patients expressed their satisfaction after taking the neutraceuticals. However, 12.45% of the patients were dissatisfied even after taking the neutraceuticals. Conclusion: Neutraceuticals are being increasingly perceived as beneficial to health and are being continuously used in the treatment of various diseases. Therefore, it is imperative that a doctor educates the public and creates an awareness of the required amount of neutraceuticals that can be safely used. The future of neutraceuticals is bright and can transform healthcare in a developing country like India which utilizes a large number of natural compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim and Objective: This study was carried out to comparatively assess the efficiency of four methods of obturation viz Lentulo spiral, Navi tip syringe, Bi directional spiral, and Past inject carrier in deciduous teeth using vista scan., Materials and Methods: A total sample of 100 primary root canals [4 groups of 25 canals each] with 2/3 rd of root length were selected and randomly allocated into four different obturating techniques, i.e., Group I: Lentulo spiral, Group II: Navi tip syringe, Group III: Bi directional spiral, and Group IV: Past inject carrier. The quality of obturation [Coll and sadrain, 1996] and presence or absence of voids were evaluated by using Vista scan. The recorded data was statistically analyzed., Results: The highest mean rank value of optimally filled canals was obtained by Group IV [58.00] followed by Group I [50.00] with no significant difference. The highest mean rank value of under filled canals and over filled canals were obtained by Group III and Group II, respectively, and these results were statistically significant. All the four obturation techniques showed presence of voids with no significant difference., Conclusion: Both Lentulo spiral and Past inject carrier were equally efficient in attaining an optimally filled homogenous obturation in deciduous teeth., How to Cite This Article: Raju SS, Reddy RE, Rani TS, et al. Assessment of Four Obturation Methods in Deciduous Teeth Using Digital Radiography: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(S-1):S52-S56., Competing Interests: Source of support: Nil Conflict of interest: None, (Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).)

Aim and Objective: The present study was aimed to determine the impact of exposure to digitalized previsit imagery technique on the anticipatory dental anxiety levels of children., Design: 40 children, aged 4-8 years requiring noninvasive dental treatment were included in the study. Preintervention anxiety levels were assessed using Venham picture test (VPT) in the waiting room and randomly divided into two groups. The study group was exposed to the digitalized previsit imagery technique which included a customized cartoon video of dental operatory and the concerned pediatric dentist in his/her own voice through WhatsApp messenger. The other group was dealt with the conventional approach using verbal and nonverbal communication. Postintervention anxiety was assessed in both the groups and the difference was compared., Result: A significant difference in anticipatory dental anxiety was found between the two groups ( p <0.001) using SPSS software. There was no marked relation of age and sex with the reduction of anxiety levels after exposure to digitalized previsit imagery., Conclusion: The idea of digitalizing previsit imagery can be a time saving approach which is helpful in managing anxious children before entering the dental operatory., How to Cite This Article: Reddy RE, Merum K, Mudusu SP, et al. Effect of Digitalized Previsit Imagery on Behavior of Children in the Dental Operatory. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(S-2):S124-S130., Competing Interests: Source of support: Nil Conflict of interest: None, (Copyright © 2021; The Author(s).)

Background: Establishing individual identification of a decedent only by dental means is a mammoth task in forensic odontology. Palatal rugae's uniqueness, its resistance to heat, and stability throughout life have been proved by its use as an alternative aid in individual identification where comparison of fingerprints and other records is difficult., Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to analyze the role of palatal rugoscopy in personal identification and sex determination of Nalgonda pediatric population., Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of 100 children having mixed dentition within the age range of 8-11 years, residing in Nalgonda district. Palatal rugae pattern, shape of the incisive papillae, length of the median palatal raphae, and shape of the dental arches were analyzed using Chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests between males and females., Results: Wavy and curved patterns appeared to be most prevalent in both males and females but with no significant difference. The number of primary rugae in females and secondary rugae in males, on left side of the palate, was significantly more than their counterparts (P < 0.05). When rugae unification was observed, diverging type was significantly more in males than in females. Parabolic dental arch form, elliptical type of incisive papilla, and medium length of median palatal raphae was observed in majority of the subjects., Conclusion: The present study hypothesizes the uniqueness of the rugae in personal identification as no two palates showed similar type of rugae in either of the genders. The rugae pattern also contributes minimally towards sex determination as there was no significant difference observed between the two variables.

A retrospective study of 22 Chiari osteotomies in 21 children with severe Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is presented. All cases were studied at skeletal maturity. The average age at surgery was 8.5 years with an average follow-up of 6.1 years. Four hips were classified as Catterall group III and the remaining hips as group IV. Arthrography was used preoperatively to measure the femoral head sphericity, the femoral head coverage and the eccentric index. The same parameters were studied on radiographs at skeletal maturity. Chiari osteotomy provided an improvement in the femoral head coverage and hip congruency. Radiographs showed progressive spherical remodelling of the femoral head and improvement of the concentricity. One hip required premature total hip replacement.