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Ocular Surface in Bangle Makers of Firozabad

Purpose: The bangle-making industry in Firozabad, India, is a significant source of employment for thousands of workers. However, the occupational hazards associated with this industry, particularly the exposure to glass dust and chemical fumes, calcide powder, etc. have raised concerns regarding the ocular health of bangle makers. This study is aimed to evaluate and describe the status of ocular surface among the bangle makers in Firozabad. Method: This was an OSDI questionnaire based cross sectional descriptive study, consisting a series of 12 questions about symptoms as itching, redness, blurred vision, grittiness, watering etc. Torch light examination of each subject was performed to look for any ocular abnormalities. An unstructured survey regarding the work hours in the factory, working experience in the bangle making industry, ocular complaints, history of hospital visits and prior eye-check-ups was also done. The responses were represented with the help of tables and chart. Results: 74 participants were enrolled in this study, OSDI score ranging from 23-33 that comes in moderate value. Maximum workers reported with normal eye health but there were ocular morbidities and surface abnormalities prevailing in this population, i.e. pterygium (8%), cataract (5.3%), pinguecula (2.7%), itching (6.7%), redness (4%). Conclusion: There is a need to improve occupational safety measures amongst the industry workers, including the provision of proper eye protection and mandatory eye check-ups to minimize the adverse effects on the ocular health of bangle makers, also need to increase awareness to motivate the workers for regular eye check-ups. Keywords: Ocular Surface, Infrared radiation, Occupational hazards, Ocular morbidities, Bangle makers.

Influence of Hotel Green Energy Practices on Competitive Advantage of Hotels in Nyeri County, Kenya

The hotel industry is one of the major economic segments to achieving the Kenya Vision 2030. The hotel sector is a significant contributor to GDP and a source of employment for thousands of Kenyans. However, many hotels have relied much on the quality of products as an avenue to achieving competitive advantage, disregarding the role of green energy influence on competitive advantage in the hotel sector. This study aimed to determine the influence of green energy practices on the competitive advantage of tourist hotels in Nyeri County. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to guide the study. The study population was 170 tourist hotels and nine government officers concerned with tourism. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires and interview schedules. A reliability test was employed to measure the questionnaire's consistency and adequacy by using the Cronbach alpha coefficient technique with only items of 0.70 and above selected. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic content analysis. A p-value of 0. 005 determined the overall significance of the study. The study revealed that green energy conservation practices and competitive advantage are significantly and positively related (β= 0.838, p=0.000). The study found that every unit change in energy conservation practices leads to an increase in competitive advantage. The study concluded that green energy practices reduce hotel operation costs, leading to a competitive advantage. The study recommends that hotels consider implementing energy conservation practices and using renewable energy, such as solar power. Keywords: Green energy practices, Competitive advantage, Hotels, Nyeri County, Kenya   &nbsp

Seroepidemiology of Leptospira serovar Hardjo and associated risk factors in smallholder dairy cattle in Tanzania.

Smallholder dairy farming is crucial for the Tanzanian dairy sector which generates income and employment for thousands of families. This is more evident in the northern and southern highland zones where dairy cattle and milk production are core economic activities. Here we estimated the seroprevalence of Leptospira serovar Hardjo and quantified potential risk factors associated with its exposure in smallholder dairy cattle in Tanzania. From July 2019 to October 2020, a cross-sectional survey was carried out in a subset of 2071 smallholder dairy cattle. Information about animal husbandry and health management was collected from farmers, and blood was taken from this subset of cattle. Seroprevalence was estimated and mapped to visualize potential spatial hotspots. The association between a set of animal husbandry, health management and climate variables and ELISA binary results was explored using a mixed effects logistic regression model. An overall seroprevalence of 13.0% (95% CI 11.6-14.5%) for Leptospira serovar Hardjo was found in the study animals. There was marked regional variations with the highest seroprevalence in Iringa 30.2% (95% CI 25.1-35.7%) and Tanga 18.9% (95% CI 15.7-22.6) with odds ratios of OR = 8.13 (95% CI 4.23-15.63) and OR = 4.39 (95% CI 2.31-8.37), respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed the individual animal factors that were a significant risk for Leptospira seropositivity in smallholder dairy cattle were: animals over 5 years of age (OR = 1.41, 95% CI 1.05-1.9); and indigenous breed (OR = 2.78, 95% CI 1.47-5.26) compared to crossbred animals SHZ-X-Friesian (OR = 1.48, 95% CI 0.99-2.21) and SHZ-X-Jersey (OR = 0.85, 95% CI 0.43-1.63). Farm management factors significantly associated with Leptospira seropositivity included: hiring or keeping a bull for raising purposes (OR = 1.91, 95% CI 1.34-2.71); distance between farms of more than 100 meters (OR = 1.75, 95% CI 1.16-2.64); cattle kept extensively (OR = 2.31, 95% CI 1.36-3.91); farms without cat for rodent control (OR = 1.87, 95% CI 1.16-3.02); farmers with livestock training (OR = 1.62, 95% CI 1.15-2.27). Temperature (OR = 1.63, 95% CI 1.18-2.26), and the interaction of higher temperature and precipitation (OR = 1.5, 95%CI 1.12-2.01) were also significant risk factors. This study indicated seroprevalence of Leptospira serovar Hardjo, as well as the risk factors driving dairy cattle leptospirosis exposure in Tanzania. The study showed an overall high leptospirosis seroprevalence with regional variations, where Iringa and Tanga represented the highest seroprevalence and risk. The study highlighted the urgent need to understand the human exposures and risks from this important zoonosis to develop control measures and awareness of the problem and quantify the economic and production impacts through abortion and milk loss. In addition, given that the available data was limited to Leptospira serovar Hardjo, the study recommends more studies to identify serologically the most common serovars in cattle for targeted vaccination and risk reduction.

Contingency features of manufacturing SMEs due to COVID effects. Southern Region of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico

Small and medium-sized companies represent a dynamic sector in the economy of the countries, due to the generation of jobs and what this impacts on the various sectors. The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic generated company closures and therefore the loss of employment of thousands of people, among other social and economic aspects. Mexico presents a complicated scenario, both at the health, economic and social levels. Faced with this uncertain and complex context, there is the argument of the so-called new normal where companies must change their structures, ways of relating, buying and selling, managing human talent and investments, in order to adapt to the new market, particularly digital, remote, fast-paced and changing to stay in the market. Thus, the objective of this work is to analyze the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic produced on SMEs in the state of Hidalgo. The findings show that the interruption of productive activities, the provision of inputs, the drop in demand, access to financing affected.

Updating and Re-production of Scientific-technical Knowledge is the Most Important Factor for Ensuring Employment

The level of education is one of the main indicators of the country's success and development. The more educated a nation is, the more successful each country is, and vice versa. Educated people create strong institutions, on which, in turn, a strong state is based. Therefore, in the fast-changing competitive world, that national economy wins, and employment is more ensured in those countries in which human capital is formed most effectively and is considered a priority, while at the same time, it is desirable that the development of people proceeds smoothly, throughout their life. Thus, in the conditions of modern super-competition, taking into account the latest achievements in the age of digital technologies, the renewal of scientific-technical knowledge, qualitative continuous education at all ages for people of any profession, for the country, for any field (including in the field of economy), for the company is of great importance, which, in the end, should provide employment for thousands and millions of people. Keywords: continuous education, investments, updating and Re-production of scientific-technical Knowledge (STK), human capital, demographic aging; employment.

Small pelagic fish in Senegal: a multi-usage resource

The objective of this article is to analyse the marketing of small pelagic fish in Senegal and the issues involved in context of growing national and regional demand and the emergence of new uses, particularly the processing of fish meal. The method consisted of compiling and analysing data (2009–2018) on national small pelagic fish production, foreign trade and the Senegalese population. In Senegal, fish consumption is largely supported by small pelagic fish, which account for 82% of consumption. This represents an average consumption of 13 kg per individual over the period 2009–2018. At the same time, artisanal processing, which is an important element of Senegal's food security, is mainly fed by small pelagics. However, the emergence of non-food uses and export trends of coastal pelagics threaten national food security and the sustainability of small pelagic stocks. Export levels of these species have increased from less than 71,000 tons to over 200,000 tons over the same period coupled with annual industrial non-food processing (fishmeal) of over 20,000 tons. All these mechanisms are responsible for the decline in per capita consumption of small pelagics in Senegal, from 18 kg in 2009 to 9 kg in 2018. As a food safety net in Senegal, the new uses of coastal pelagics threaten the supply of fish products to the local market. The drop in supply to the artisanal processing sector also threatens the employment of thousands of women and compromises their livelihoods.

Amma Unavagam: mitigating food insecurity through state sponsored food subsidisation programme

Learning outcomes The following are the learning objectives of the case study: to address the problem of urban food insecurity. To facilitate the generation of more employment opportunities and women empowerment through self-help groups (SHGs). To understand the transition from the founder to new leadership provided by Ms J Jayalalithaa. To understand consumer perception and preferences for “Amma canteens”. To appreciate how the case study has added to the historical role of soup kitchens. To address the challenges faced by the government on the sustainability and viability of “Amma canteens” post the death of its founder Ms Jayalalithaa. Case overview/synopsis “Amma Unavagam” is a food subsidisation programme operated by the State Government of Tamil Nadu in India. Under the scheme, municipal corporations of the state are required to run canteens that serve subsidised food. The canteens were first launched by the then Chief Minister of the state Ms Jayalalithaa, who was widely acknowledged as “Amma”. These low-cost canteens will be announced as part of government schemes aimed to support economically disadvantaged sections of society. The scheme had been able to generate employment for thousands of women. However, the success of the scheme lies in the low prices and the cooperative management of all the outlets by the SHGs. The SHGs have been able to run the canteens based on self-governing norms, mutual reciprocity and shared responsibilities. This case study evaluates the role of state-sponsored mechanisms to ensure food security, alleviate food inflation and empower more women in the workforce. Yet, several concerns continue to remain unaddressed. Considering the huge amount of subsidy provided by the state government, the sustainability and economic viability of the scheme are uncertain. Complexity academic level This case study can be used for management students studying the basics of management such as teamwork, motivation, leadership and good governance. They may also study government policies and community intervention programmes for the benefit of society. The present case study will help the students to analyse the concept of women empowerment and social inclusion. The students, before discussing the case, may study and read the socio-economic theory of “community engagement and participation”, the “self-help model” and the related “theory of reasoned action/planned behaviour”. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 6: Human resource management.

Genetic Purity of Cacao Criollo from Honduras Is Revealed by SSR Molecular Markers

The cultivation of cacao represents an income option and a source of employment for thousands of small producers in Central America. In Honduras, due to the demand for fine flavor cacao to produce high-quality chocolate, the number of hectares planted is increasing. In addition, cacao clones belonging to the genetic group named Criollo are in great demand since their white beans lack of bitterness and excellent aroma are used in the manufacturing of premium chocolate. Unfortunately, the low resistance to pests and diseases and less productive potential of Criollo cacao leads to the replacement with vigorous new cultivars belonging to the other genetic groups or admixture of them. In this study, 89 samples showing phenotypic traits of Criollo cacao from four regions of Honduras (Copán, Santa Bárbara, Intibucá, and Olancho) were selected to study their genetic purity using 16 SSR molecular markers. The results showed that some samples belong to the Criollo group while other accessions have genetic characteristics of “Trinitario” or other admixtures cacao types. These results confirm the genetic purity of Criollo cacao in Honduras, reaffirming the theory that Mesoamerica is a cacao domestication center and also serves to generate interest in the conservation of this genetic wealth both in-situ and ex-situ.

Managing the Imminent Danger of Rice Blast (<i>Pyricularia oryzae</i> Cav.) and Sheath Blight (<i>Rhizoctonia solani</i> Kühn) Disease: A Critical Review Article

Rice is one of the most important crop planted on earth. It provide food and employment for thousands of persons daily through out the world. In Guyana the rice industry is one of the largest user of agricultural lands and contributies more than 20% to the country gross domestic product (GDP). The rice crop is known to suffer from several biotic and abiotic factors. Of which rice blast (<i>P. oryzae</i>) and sheath blight (<i>R. solani</i>) disease identified as two of the most devastating disease affecting the rice cultivation in Guyana. In this context, the present critical review article entitled ‘Managing the imminent danger of Rice Blast (<i>Pyricularia oryzae</i> Cav.) and Sheath Blight (<i>Rhizoctonia solani</i> Kühn) Disease’ was taken up to look at the most practical disease management approaches available and can be utilized to mitigate the imminent threat pose by the rice blast and sheath blight disease. The review will focus on: disease resistant screening and understand the genotype and environment interactions; study the expression pattern of proteins in resistant and susceptible genotypes against blast pathogen (<i>P. oryzae</i>); examine the efficacy of botanicals, biocontrol agents and new generation fungicides against blast and sheath blight disease under different conditions. This will form a foundation for the exploration of the various disease management stratigies for blast and sheath blight disease.

Fruits of Empire: Figs, Raisins, and Transformation of Western Anatolia in the Late Nineteenth Century

Abstract This study discusses from the perspective of environmental history the role of fig and grape cultivation in the development of Izmir into the first gateway city of the Ottoman Empire. From the 1870s on, figs and raisins were together a dynamic force promoting the opening up of hitherto unexploited areas of Western Anatolia to commercial agriculture. Fig trees and vines were commercially grown almost everywhere in the region, from the edge of the waters of the Mediterranean to the hilltops. Rural residents reclaimed large tracts of wasteland for planting figs and vines, while the quantity of figs and raisins annually exported amounted to thousands of tons as the introduction of railroads, formation of commercial networks, and development of processing, packing, and shipment operations facilitated their production and trade. The expansion of fig and grape growing was an integral part of the process of Western Anatolia's integration into the market economy and is demonstrated by the railroads, stations, warehouses and packing units found in Izmir and its hinterland. Figs and grapes attracted foreign capital investment and technology, promoted trade and stimulated the movement of people across the region. The expansion of fig and grape cultivation created seasonal employment for thousands of men and women in the city and countryside. In short, fig and grape growing across Western Anatolia had a profound impact on the region's human and natural landscape.

Effects of Different Paclobutrazol-Cultar Concentrations on the Micropropagation of Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum) Variety CPCL99-4455

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), being an important cash crop in Belize, accounts for 60% of agricultural exports providing employment for thousands of Belizeans. This research was carried out to determine the effects of different Paclobutrazol (PBZ-Cultar) concentrations used in the culture media on in vitro multiplication of sugarcane variety CPCL99-4455. Three PBZ-Cultar concentrations were tested and compared with the control. The parameters evaluated to determine the effects of PBZ-Cultar were average height, number of dead leaves and multiplication coefficient. The plants from this experiment were planted in the acclimatization phase to determine if the use of PBZ-Cultar had any effect of the growth and development of the plants ex vitro. The results revealed that the culture medium supplemented with 0.08% PBZ-Cultar concentration had the best results both in the multiplication phase as well as the acclimatization phase.

Interpreting Chinese Worker Camps on the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah

The first transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Summit, Utah, on 10 May 1869. Unique to this construction was the employment of thousands of ethnic Chinese railroad workers. The Promontory Mountains portion of the route had the largest concentration of railroad construction camps. Of 19 camps recorded during an inventory of the Golden Spike National Historic Site, four appear to be of Chinese ethnic origin. These camps were smaller than European American camps, with fewer features. Both Chinese and European American artifacts were found at Chinese worker camps, revealing the practicality of and need for locally produced and railroad-issued items, as well as the workers’ desire to use ethnically familiar items. A comparison with Chinese construction camps in Nevada and California reveals important similarities, suggesting that up to 500 Chinese construction laborers may have lived at the four Utah sites. A multifaceted explanation is provided for the separation of Chinese camps from other workers’ camps.

Law & Psychiatry: Has the ADA Been Reborn as a Tool of Broad Community Change for People With Mental Disabilities?

Twenty-five years after enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Justice Department has begun to aggressively use the law to compel states to reform community care of individuals with mental disabilities. In this month's Law & Psychiatry column, the author highlights settlement agreements between Justice and the states of New York and Rhode Island that will produce sweeping changes in housing and employment for thousands of individuals with mental disabilities. Is the ADA's original promise finally being realized? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted with the hope that it would result in the end of segregation based on disability. That promise has been only partially met. However, two recent settlement agreements between the U.S. Department of Justice and the states of New York and Rhode Island promise sweeping change in housing and employment for thousands of individuals with mental disabilities. This column describes the agreements, which adopt best practices as the foundation for community change and which suggest that the ADA may be reaching its full promise.

Productivity of Palm Oil Extraction Technology in Cameroon

Abstract Agriculture and forestry remain the leading sectors in Cameroon, accounting for some 36% of the merchandise exports and for more than 40% of GDP in 1998/99. Agriculture alone accounts for more than 30% of GDP and provides employment for about 68% of the active population. The Cameroon government and industry stakeholders have continuingly expressed concern about the impact of rising food import on the local industries and the rural communities especially as vegetable oils, particularly the palm oil, has a vital role to play not only as nutritional source for the Cameroon population, but for their contribution to rural incomes and employment opportunities. Particularly, Cameroon government is expecting a significant progress in implementation of new oil extraction technology where mainly in the palm oil processing technology the value added chain in this commodity is expected. Cameroon’s oil palm industry still plays a significant role in the national economy, providing oil for house hold consumption, industrial use as well as employment for thousands of Cameroonians who are engaged in production, processing and marketing. This project aims at bringing clarity on to what extent the up to date oil extraction processing technology installed in a concrete rural district, and under a clear management and regulatory structure and environment, outperforms in terms of productivity (tons of palm oil produced), quality (price of the crude palm oil) and income generation, the existing traditional manual processing palm oil producing system. The methodology applied within this study consists of comparing key indicators across populations of small scale palm oil processors in interaction with traditional non sophisticated technology with different work environment, production capacity, socio-economic status and income levels (cross-sectional statistical analysis)

Dirt and the Penetration of Social Fabrics: Rising from the Common to the Uncommon

The wheels that carry national economies are hooked to the engine of research. The word “research” carries with it the intrinsic mentality of exclusive laboratory environment. In this case, it is not so. This context includes the use of far-flung production traditions whose investigative stages have been lost in antiquity. Pottery is one of such areas. Among the Igbos of southeastern Nigeria, one of the derogatory names of clay is ‘apiti’ implying “Dirt”. Many, even outside this geographical catchment, feel this is what clay is, yet it has penetrated the social fabrics of every generation and mobilized its potentials to add up to the society’s path to stability. Art has offered itself to this “dirt” or is it the other way round, for the making of pottery for function and aesthetics and, by extension, facilitated the employment of thousands in time. The much-talked-about self-employment, poverty alleviation, and wealth-generation are hooked to the fact that cultures have free-willing methods of training its population. Informal education and training have collaborated to facilitate this where the apprenticeship system has played the mainline role in raising traditional entrepreneurs. Beyond this, historical and documentations dimensions provided by clay cannot be dismissed by the wave of the hand. This paper aspires to explore the social mobility of this common clay and excavate other areas of latent but indispensible involvements in Art, Culture, Documentation and Tourism. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n2p423

Interwoven connections: The Stoddard-Templeton design studio and design library 1843-2005

The historical importance of carpet design and manufacture to the West of Scotland is now largely forgotten, eclipsed by heavy industries such as shipbuilding for which Glasgow is justly famous. Yet, in their heyday, carpet manufacturers A. F. Stoddard of Elderslie, Renfrewshire and James Templeton of Glasgow Green provided employment for thousands of workers. Indeed, by the 1950s Templeton was Glasgow’s largest single employer. For decades the companies supplied carpets to the world’s ocean liners, heads of state, royalty, corporations and state institutions, yet in 2005 the combined companies filed for bankruptcy. This paper describes efforts to save and interpret the historical collections, principally concentrating on the design library now held at the Glasgow School of Art. It follows a recent research project, exhibition and publication that explored the development of the Library and its use within the design process.

Sustainable Food Production Systems and Food Security: Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Yam Cultivation in Trelawny, Jamaica

Members of the genus Dioscorea, food yams, were introduced to Jamaica from Africa during the slave era and have remained a staple in local diets and national cuisine. Yam cultivation has also been an important economic activity providing employment for thousands of rural Jamaicans. Until the 1960s yams were grown for local use by subsistence growers for home consumption or by commercial growers for sale in local produce markets. Since then, however, yam has also grown to become an important export crop. With its value added potential virtually untouched, this crop possesses intriguing possibilities from the standpoint of food security and rural livelihoods in yam growing areas of Jamaica. At the same time there are concerns about the ecological and economic sustainability of yam farming under current conditions. In this paper we will analyze the sustainability of yam cultivation and consider concrete strategies for increasing the environmental sustainability and enhancing its contribution to food security.

Whiteness in the glare of war: Soldiers, migrants and citizenship

The figure of the soldier-migrant demonstrates why it is important to bring the question of military service into contemporary sociological debates about citizenship, belonging and racism. The article draws on an understanding of whiteness as a fundamental component of historical and gendered notions of citizenship that feed the ‘hypnotic ideals’ of national identity. Because of academic specialism and disciplinary boundaries, however, the intersections between civil and military spheres are often neglected as a locus for exploring racialized terms of belonging and exclusion, particularly in times of war. The article discusses key questions raised by the campaign for Gurkha settlement rights and the employment of thousands of personnel from Commonwealth countries in the British Army, bringing the notion of whiteness as ‘fitness for citizenship’ into dialogue with recent work on the soldier-citizen developed in Canada and the USA. Recent British National Party (BNP) propaganda demonstrates the perils of leaving the link between military service and the indigenous ‘deserving’ Brit undisturbed, and the concept of postcolonial melancholia remains a vital way to approach the mobilization of war memories as a way of defining the terms of UK citizenship today

Anxious future for community staff as PCTs face the chop

The future employment of thousands of community nurses in England has been plunged into doubt after the government announced plans to scrap primary care trusts (PCTs).

First Report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' Associated with Citrus Huanglongbing in the Dominican Republic.

In August 2008, unusual symptoms were observed in Mexican lime trees (Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swing) in the municipality of Luperón, province of Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Symptoms observed in young and old trees included blotchy mottle on leaves, healthy-appearing larger branches with smaller side branches that displayed chlorotic leaves, abscised and lopsided fruit, and branch dieback, all symptoms similar to those of citrus huanglongbing associated with 'Candidatus Liberibacter' spp. (1). Symptoms were observed in an area of ~100 ha surrounding Luperón, where Mexican lime trees were grown as seedlings and no commercial plantings of other citrus were present. Symptomatic leaves were collected from 16 trees in September 2008, and DNA was extracted from petioles and midveins with a DNeasy kit (Qiagen, Gaithersburg, MD) or with chloroform/isoamyl alcohol (24:1). Real-time PCR with the16S rDNA primer/probe set specific to 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus' and performed as described (2) gave Ct values comparable with the positive control for five samples. Conventional PCR with the forward (5'-tcgagcgcgtatgcaatacg-3') and reverse (5'-ctacctttttctacgggataacgc-3') primers used in real-time PCR (2) amplified a 75-bp product from these five samples. Eleven to twelve clones were sequenced from each sample and BLAST analysis of a consensus sequence for each sample (GenBank Accession Nos. FJ489643-FJ489647) showed 98% (e.g., EU921622, EU921618) to 100% identity (e.g., FJ236554, FJ263702) with 16S rDNA sequences of 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus'. A larger 912-bp portion of the 16S rDNA gene was amplified from each sample by conventional PCR with sense (5'-gagcctaccaaggctacgat-3') and antisense (5'-gcgttatcccgtagaaaaaggtag-3') primers designed from the sequence of 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus' strain LJZ-4730 (GenBank Accession No. FJ263700). Nine to twelve clones were sequenced for each sample and BLAST analysis of a consensus sequence for each sample (GenBank Accession Nos. FJ811891-FJ811895) showed 100% identity to 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus' (DQ471900, DQ4719010) from Florida and Brazil, respectively. To confirm this identification, 693 bp of the outer membrane protein gene (omp) were amplified from each of the five positive samples by conventional PCR using sense (5'-gtgattctgagggtgagcg-3') and antisense (5'-cgaactcactgagaactgatc-3') primers designed from nucleotides 15 to 33 and 687 to 707, respectively, of the omp gene from 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus' strain MZ (GenBank Accession No. EF580135). The consensus sequences from 12 clones from each sample (GenBank Accession Nos. FJ489638-FJ489642) showed 99% (e.g., FJ236564, AY842429) to 100% (e.g., FJ236566, EF580135) nucleotide identity and the predicted translation product showed 100% amino acid identity (e.g., AAX47433, AAX47431) with the omp gene from 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus'. These results confirm the presence of and to our knowledge, this is the first report of 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus' in the Dominican Republic. Huanglongbing is a destructive disease of citrus (1) and its spread is expected to adversely affect citrus production in the Dominican Republic with subsequent negative effects predicted for the employment of thousands of people.