Logging effects on mangroves vegetation diversity in the Sanaga River estuary (Cameroon)

In recent decades, there has been a significant reduction in mangrove vegetation cover. Anthropogenic activities are increasingly affecting this ecosystem, even in protected areas. This study aimed to assess the impact of logging on the floristic composition and structure of mangrove vegetation in the Sanaga river estuary. The study was conducted in six mangrove areas […]

Taxonomic diversity of phytoplankton and trophic status of the waters of the Jacqueville aquaculture station (Ebrié lagoon, Côte d’Ivoire)

Water quality at the Jacqueville aquaculture station was assessed using physico-chemical parameters and phytoplankton communities. Six stations were surveyed monthly from January to December 2020. In situ measurements were taken using conventional methods. Water samples were taken using polyethylene bottles, a plankton net and a hydrological bottle to analyse nutrient salts and phytoplankton respectively. In […]

Trophic diversity and ecological balance of ichtyofauna in three lentic ecosystems of Côte d’Ivoire: Kossou, Taabo and Faé Lakes

Trophic diversity and ecological balance of fish fauna were studied in three lakes of Côte d’Ivoire, which present different characteristics, in order to assess their maturity state. Fishes were sampled every 45 days from November 2017 to October 2018, using gillnets. Stomachs contents were examined under binocular loop and optic microscope. Prey was quantified using Main […]

Diversity, stand structure, biomass and carbon storage potential of natural and planted Mangrove Forests in Samar, Philippines

Samar is one of the provinces in the Philippines with the most extensive remaining mangrove forest. However, information on ecology and carbon sequestration capacity is limited. Thus, this study aims to assess the species diversity, community structure, and carbon stock in the natural and planted mangrove stands in Zumarraga, Samar. The transect-line method was used […]

Biodiversity of diversity of spiders (Aranaea) in Tangub City, Philippines with analysis of habitat complexity aided by drone photography

This study aimed to assess the biodiversity of spiders and their habitat complexity in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. The study utilized sweep netting and visual searching in established transect-quadrats on four sites namely; Mangrove forest of Barangays Maloro and Silangga, the City Courtyard and Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology from October […]

Diversity and abundance of Spiders (Araneae) in Mt. Kapayas, Cebu, Philippines

Spiders are essential components of the environment as they serve multiple vital roles in the ecosystem yet the insight from this organism is still insufficient. This study aims to determine the abundance and diversity of spiders in Mount Kapayas from forest and non-forest areas. Search and capture methods with a combination of beat-sheet were used […]

Diversity and regeneration status of wildlings in Mt. Pangasugan, Philippines

Mt. Pangasugan is not only a refuge of endangered flora and fauna but also a source of water, food, wood and non-wood products. The pressure is considerably strong for Mt. Pangasugan since it is bounded by communities where its population is dependent on the forest for fuelwood, timber, and food. The composition, diversity, and regeneration […]

Curbing wildlife trade towards biodiversity conservation in Cabadbaran Watershed and Forest reserve in Caraga Region, Philippines

Wildlife trade is generally practiced in the uplands where economic activities are largely dependent on natural resources. The wildlife trade is mainly to supply the demands for exotic food, pets, and for business. To discourage wildlife trade, sustainable livelihood options are recognized to curb the practice. In the Cabadbaran Watershed and Forest Reserve, the landscape […]

Morphological diversity, pathogenicity and biofungicides efficacity on Cercospora arachidicola strains causal agent of early leaf spot disease of groundnut

Fungal diseases are one of major constraints on groundnut production in Burkina Faso. Among these diseases, early leaf spot caused by Cercospora arachidicola (Hori.) is one of the most important economic diseases of groundnut. Aim of contributing to search effective control methods against this disease, we undertook the present study, which consisted in (i) study […]

Effect of exogenous foods used in Oreochromisniloticus (Linné, 1758) feed on the diversity and structure of phytoplankton in Blondey fishponds (Ivory Coast; West Africa)

Fish farmers generally use exogenous foods to increase fish production. However, these external inputs of food are most often at the base of the increased fertilization of the fishponds. This could unbalance the native flora and fauna in these artificial hydro systems. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of three exogenous […]