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This investigation was carried out during two successive seasons of 2007 and 2008 to study the effect of boron and molybdenum foliar sprays on growth, yield, berry quality and some chemical constituents of "Superior" grapevine cultivar. The vines were grown in loamy sand soil. The treatments were (control, B 100 ppm, B 200 ppm, Mo 50 ppm, Mo 100 ppm, B 100 ppm + Mo 50 ppm, B 100 ppm + Mo 100ppm, B 200 ppm + Mo 50 ppm and B 200 ppm + Mo 100 ppm. Generally, it was found that all treatments increased leaf area, shoot length, cane thickness, cluster weight(g), fresh and dry weight(g) of 100 berries compared with control. Yield per vine also increased by all treatments except Mo 50ppm. On the other hand, Mo treatments reduced total sugars (%) and TSS in berries. Acidity percentage in fruit juice decreased by foliar spray of boron and molybdenum. Total Carbohydrates, total chlorophyll, carotenoids, N, P, K, Fe, Zn and Mn in leaves increased by boron and molybdenum foliar spray. Key Words: Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L), Boron, Molybdenum, growth, yield, chemical constituents. INTRODUCTION Grape (Vitis vinifera, L) is considered the most popular and favorite fruit crop in the world including Egypt, for being has an excellent flavors, nice test and high nutritional values. It can grow under different environmental conditions (Abd El-Galil et al., 2003).Boron is a vital element in the development and growth of new cells, in the fertilization of flowers, in the carbohydrate metabolism, and in the translocation of starch and sugars. It is indispensable in the nitrogen and phosphorus metabolism, in the synthesis of aminoacids and proteins. It has a role in the RNA and DNA synthesis, in the embrionary development, and in the hormonal regulation. Boron shows very low mobility within the plant (Bergmann 1979, Keller 2005.Janaki, et al. (2004) emphasized that boron of foliar application significantly increased the N,P and K content in the petiole while the Ca content decreased with increase in boron spray due to negative interaction of Ca with B. As regards to micronutrients, Cu, Mn increased while Fe content decreased.Pawel (2005) Black currant bushes were foliar or soil supplied with B (as boric acid). The results showed that vigor of black currant bushes, weight of 100 berries, soluble solids concentration and titratable acidity of fruit were unaffected by B fertilization. Foliar B sprays increased B concentrations in flowers and leaves, and also enhanced the fruit set and as well as cropping of black currants. Soil B application enhanced leaf B status but had no effect on flower B level and yield. These results indicate that foliar B sprays applied at or around the time of flowering should be recommended for black currant

Background: Vitiligo is an acquired skin disorder with challenging treatment options. Adipose-derived stem cells can stimulate the differentiation of the adjacent cells into specialized cells owing to the effect of several growth factors. They may be able to differentiate into melanocyte precursors. Objective: To detect the safety and effectiveness of ADSCs in the vitiligo treatment. Methods: We recruited 15 patients in this study with stable vitiligo which is resistant to the ordinary methods of treatment. The injection of ADSCs was done in single session then followed by narrow band-UVB sessions twice weekly and the patients were assessed clinically after three months. Results: The median percentage of re-pigmentation was 60%, while regarding the degree of improvement, 26-6% of patients showed excellent and 33.3% of patients had good responses. 53.3% of patients did not have any side effects while other patients experienced minimal side effects. Conclusion: ADSCs could be a promising and safe alternative treatment for resistant vitiligo cases.