Morphometric contribution and molecular markers for the characterization and identification of olive tree (Olea europaea L.) varieties

This study focused the variability of morphological types and polymorphism level in olive tree. Ten SSR microsatellite markers and 23 morphological descriptors were used to characterize 15 indigenous cultivars of this species growing in Algeria. A significant morphological variability was observed between the cultivars. The type of the endocarp exhibited a discrimination potential higher than […]

Phytodiversity of Ayubia National Park Pakistan: Conservation and Management issues

This paper communicates the results of the current study conducted to analyze the phytosociological attributes of Ayubia National Park (ANP) for identifying the major threats to biodiversity of the Park. We report the structure and composition of vegetation of ANP through fixed point survey techniques. Circular quadrates of 18m2 radius were used to sample trees […]

Diversity and Distribution of Pachyrynchini (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae) in Mt. Apo Natural Park, Philippines

The tribe Pachyrynchini (Coleoptera:Curculionidae:Entiminae) with a Philippine centered distribution is poorly studied with mountains like Mt. Apo Natural Park less explored. A combination of belt transect, visual encounter and photo documentation was conducted from May to December, 2015 to document the Pachyrynchini fauna in Mandarangan trail, Mt. Apo Natural Park. Twenty one (21) species belonging […]

Screening of antibacterial activity of two tomato varieties against multi-drug resistant human pathogenic bacteria

The present investigation deals with the test of antibacterial activity of fruit extracts of two tomato varieties viz., Raton and Persimmon against five Gram positive bacteria viz., Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Streptococcus-β-haemolytica, Bacillus subtilis, Sarcinaluteaand five Gram negative bacteria viz., Klebsiellasp., Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Shigelladysenteriae. Between the two varieties, Raton and Persimmon […]

Comparative Diversity and Composition of Small Non-volant Mammals in Areas found on SOCCSKSARGEN Region, Philippines

Eight species belonging to Muridae and Viverridae family were documented and collected in the three sampling sites: Polomolok, South Cotabato; Upper Biangan, Malungon, Sarangani Province and; K’laja, Conel, General Santos City. Philippines contain unique small non-volant fauna, which can be seen in greater Mindanao, the second largest island of the country, that has not yet […]

Effects of Crude Oil Pollution in the Tropical Rainforest Biodiversity of Ecuadorian Amazon Region

The interconnectivity among the aquatic ecosystems of Ecuadorian Amazon makes them highly sensitive to broad range of anthropogenic activities like oil pollution. Ecuadorian Amazon biodiversity is in great threats because of the large scale oil pollution by the Chevron-Texaco which systematically dumped 18.5 billion gallons of highly carcinogenic toxic waste into unlined pits, swamps, streams, […]

Essential Oil Variation within and between Stachys inflata Benth. and Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl. Populations from Iran

Although several species of Stachys possess characteristic essential oils, only a few published studies have described within and between populations of their volatile constituents. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the chemical composition of essential oils from two chemically unexplored Stachys species, Stachys lavandulifolia and Stachys inflata. Populations of these species were […]

A Rapid marine biodiversity assessment of the coral reefs in morales Beach, Benoni, Glan, Sarangani Province, Philippine

Morales beach is one of the beaches located in the coastal town of Glan, Sarangani Province and noted for its quite enormous coral reef which is continuously degrading. This study was conducted to assess the health status of coral reef ecosystem and to evaluate the physico-chemical parameters of the area. Point Intercept Transect (PIT) method […]

Diversity and Special Assessment of Soft Bottom Intertidal Mollusks in Sea Grass Beds of Benoni, Glan, Sarangani Province, Philippines

Gastropods are very diverse species of oragnisms found in the intertidal section of the coasts. They belong to a group of animals called mollusks (soft-bodied animals).This study was conducted during first week of November, 2015 in Benoni, Glan, Sarangani Province particularly in the barangays of LunPadidu, Tuyan and Poblacion. The study area provided excellent sites […]

Morphological variations of green mussel (Perna viridis) in bula, general santos city using geometric morphometric analysis

The Philippines, being a tropical country in the Pacific, has long been culturing mussels for business and food consumption. However, they cannot determine at a glance what gender is which. This study is conducted to determine the difference of the male P. viridis and the female P. viridis through landmark based Geometric-Morphometric method. The population […]