DNA sequence analysis, morphology and pathogenicity of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lentis isolates inciting lentil wilt in Pakistan

Fusarium wilt of lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) incited by F. oxysporum f. sp. lentis causes huge lentil yield losses worldwide. Understanding morpho-molecular and pathogenic variation of F. oxysporum isolates is of utmost importance, which has not been previously studied in Pakistan. In this study, extensive two year (2011-12 and 2012-13) wilt surveys of seven districts […]

Estimation of quality of water of river drino (albania) based on analysis of diatoma

The main objective of this paper is to investigate the genera of diatoms, which were identified in the Drino river in the period 2011-2012 in the Gjirokastër region. A classification of the quality of the water through the bio-indicator diatoms was also carried out. The study area included 5 sampling sites along the Drino River. […]

Sequence analysis of the acetylcholinesterase 1 translated from messenger ribonucleic acid of the nervous system of crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)

Crayfish are the animal models used as biomarkers of exposure to pesticides. Some compounds such as organophosphates work by blocking Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), an enzyme that hydrolyzes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine on cholinergic synapses. In insects recurrent exposure to pesticides produces resistance, and the molecular analysis has identified mutations as the cause of this resistance. Till date, […]

Screening of wheat germplasm for seed associated fungi in geographical areas of Pakistan

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seeds (100 accessions) were selected on the basis of different geographical areas of Pakistan. Isolation and identification of seed born fungi were conducted according to standard blotter test. A total of five major seed borne fungi including Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium sp., Drechslera sp. and Phytophthora sp. were isolated from […]

Diversity of spiders along an elevational gradient in Mt.Pinukis, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Spiders play vital ecological service of controlling many insect pest populations. However, there is limited information on the species richness, evenness, relative abundance, and guild structure of spiders in Mt. Pinukis, Zamboanga del Sur. Sampling was conducted for nine field days in three different elevations (low, middle, high) using beat netting, vial tapping, and pitfall […]

Allelic variation of glutenin and gliadin genes in Iranian einkorn wheat

The glutenin and gliadin characteristics of wheat germplasm have a potential value and understanding the allelic distribution in glutenin and gliadin loci is very important for any wheat breeding program. In the present study, we reported the allelic status at Glu-A3 and Gli-A2 loci among a set of 40 accessions of T. boeoticum and T. […]

Prevalence of urinary tract infection in both outpatient department and in patient department at a medical college setting of Bangladesh

Urinary tract infection remains one of the most common infections, both in the community and in the hospital. The causative pathogen profile varies from region to region, but Escherichia coli (E. coli) remain the most common causative pathogen. Organism responsible for the hospital acquired infection may have tendency to develop multiple drug resistance. This study […]

Cloning and sequence analysis of a flavanone 3-hydroxylase gene from Prunus persica (L.) Batsch

Anthocyanins as a type of plant flavonoids, is a kind of important plant secondary metabolites, which is catalyzed by a series of enzymes such as flavanone 3-hydroxylase (F3H). Here a F3H gene, designated as PpF3H, was cloned from Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. The full-length cDNA of PpF3H gene was 1453 bp in length, containing a […]

Cyanobacteria from a shallow Reservoir in Côte d’Ivoire

This paper is the result of the study of the Cyanobacteria flora from the raw potable water reservoir of Adzopé, located in South-Est of Côte d’Ivoire. The samples were collected monthly from January to December 2005. The species composition of the assemblage was compiled, accompanied by illustrations. Thirty three species of cyanobacteria were identified in […]

Bioactivity of medicinal plants Mentha arvensis and Peganum harmala extracts against Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann) (Isoptera)

As termites are hazardous causing damages to wooden structures leading to huge economic loss, efforts are directed towards the study of plant based products for effective and eco-friendly termite control. Present study was performed to determine the chemical constituents of the seed extracts from two medicinal plant species of Peganum harmala and Mentha arvensis against […]