Soil moisture fluctuation influences AMF root colonization and spore population in tree species planted in degraded entisol soil

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi are ubiquitous in soil form symbiotic relation with majority of the plants and pays dividend to host during adverse conditions. As AMF development in soil and in plant roots varies greatly due to changing soil moisture, nutrient and temperature the benefits of symbiosis are also affected. In present investigation soil moisture fluctuation […]

First report of tree species of Minalungao National Park, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Minalungao National Park in Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines is a protected Key Biodiversity Area and a priority for conservation studies. With its high level of biodiversity, sthis area offers vast opportunities in research especially in species identification and composition. Quadrats measuring 20 × 20 meters were laid out along ten (10) transect lines measuring […]

Population dynamics of different species of fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) in Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan

Fruit fly belongs to family Tephritidae found all over the world. Nearly 5000 described spp. of tephrited fruit fly have been categorized in almost 500 genera. Fruit flies are the most important limiting factor due to economic importance and direct damage to the fruit crops. The aim of this study was to define fruit fly […]

Variation in shape and size of fecal pellets as a diagnostic tool for drywood (Kalotermitidae: Blattodea) termite species identification

A study on the variation in size and shape of dry wood termites fecal pellets were conducted to determine if it can be used as a diagnostic tool for species identification. Specimens of both fecal pellets and termites (soldier caste) were collected. Species identification were based on available keys. Fecal Pellet’s were mounted on a […]

Diversity, structure and effect of rare species and relative abundance of the over-represented species on arborescent layers’ diversity

The present study aims to analyze diversity, structure and effect of rare species rate and relative abundance of the over-represented species on arborescent layers’ diversity in Rubi Tele Domaine de Chasse (RTDC) mature forests. The RTDC (6227.74 km²) straddles the Tshopo and Bas-Uélé provinces in the North-Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). […]

Response of maize (Zea mays L.) against aqueous extracts of Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus weed species

The response of maize against Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus aqueous extracts were carried out under laboratory conditions. The importance of this study was to create consciousness in maize farmers about the allelopathic effect of Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus, if not properly controlled will cause economic losses in maize production. The phytotoxic properties of […]

Species occurrence of weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the Baganihan, Marilog Forest Reserve, Marilog District, Davao City, Philippines

Species occurrence of weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) was conducted in Marilog Forest Reserve, Marilog District, Davao City, Southern Mindanao, Philippines on March 5, 2018 to March 10, 2018. Opportunistic, belt transect and random sampling techniques were performed as field sampling techniques. Two types of sites were surveyed which include the secondary forest with the elevation of […]

First report and redescription of five species of genus Myrmeleon (Neuroptra: Myrmeleontidae) from Pakistan

The antlion species diversity belonging to genus Myrmeleon was studied during 2011 to 2014. Total 703 antlion specimens were collected. Morphological analysis, following standard taxonomic protocols, revealed the presence of six species of genus Myrmeleon in this collection. Out of six, only one species, Myrmeleon assamensis has been previously reported while five species, Myrmeleon bore, […]

Impact of land use and land cover change on plant species diversity in the Mount Bambouto Caldera of the Western Highlands of Cameroon

The impact of land use and land cover (LULC) change on the diversity of plant species, loss of plant resources, and environmental degradation remains a puzzle in the context of continuous development. The quest for solutions to curb negative repercussions has increased, particularly on fragile environments where the intensity of other factors may be more […]

Interaction of weed composition and species abundance under different crop rotation pattern

Weeds are one of the major concerns in agricultural production and weed survey served as baseline information for a strategic weed management system. Four season weed surveys were conducted to assess the effect of different cropping pattern on the weed composition and abundance and identified using different weed reference materials and analyze using PAST software […]