Morpho-physiological characterization of cultivated rice (Oryza spp.) during early vegetative growth under different soil water conditions

In rainfed rice cultivation, weeds, low or no fertiliser inputs and no water control can be production constraints. Vegetative early vigor may favour weed competitiveness. Since Oryza glaberrima is considered as genetic resources for this characteristic, growth analyses of three lines were made from seeds to juvenile plants of 35 days after seed soaking (DAS) […]

A study on probiotic properties of isolated and identified bacteria from regional yoghurts

Probiotics are living microorganisms that fall in the beneficial category, and confer health benefits for the host. Specifically, Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) cultures are used for the production of specific probiotic products. The aim of the present study was the isolation and categorization of probiotic bacteria from selected provincial yoghurt, and subsequently study of their […]

Nutritional composition of three edible ectomycorrhizal mushrooms from Center of Côte d’Ivoire

Wild edible mushrooms of ectomycorrhizal are consumed in the center region of Côte d’Ivoire. In this study, the proximate composition, mineral element profile and amino acid profile of three selected wild edible ectomycorrhizal mushrooms from Center of Côte d’Ivoire including Lactarius subsericatus, Cantharellus platyphyllus and Amanita rubescens investigated. The mushrooms were harvested fresh, dried in […]

Baseline Ethno-phytological study in Danyore Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Gathering knowledge about vegetation and its different uses has always been a desire for researchers. This study was conducted in Danyore Valley, 10 Kilometers North of Gilgit city, Pakistan. Data regarding vegetation samples and anthropogenic impacts was collected from different predefined altitudinal levels, starting from 1440 meters to 3000 meters during late summer and mid-spring […]

Diversity of sterile fungi along altitudinal gradients of Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines

Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve (MFR), a well-known forest in the Philippines, functions as an instruction, research and training laboratory for the advancement of scientific and technical knowledge on the protection, conservation and development of forests and other natural resources. However, data are scarce on the diversity of fungi in MFR as previous studies relied on […]

Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and nitrogen fixing bacteria on legume growth under various environmental stresses

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobia are two important plant symbionts. Rhizobia are known for fixing nitrogen inside legume root nodules while Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi provide plants with nutrients and other benefits. AM fungi are ubiquitous soil microorganisms and establish a symbiotic relationship with more than 80% of plant species of natural ecosystems while rhizobia […]

Role of VA Mycorrhiza in the Development of Agroforestry Model and other Floristic Vegetation in the Degraded land

Chhattisgarh region of India has adequate forest area, unfortunately the forests, owing to the adverse biotic factors are by and large under stocked and degraded resulting in the intense demand for food, fuel, fodder and small timber together with increased erosion of environment. To address these problems, a study was carried out to rehabilitate the […]

Seasonal change of community structure and abundance of phytoplankton in Roudan River

A combination of environmental conditions affects the phytoplankton distribution and composition. This study analysed spatio-seasonal variation of phytoplankton in relationship to environmental variables in Roudan River (Iran) which has a good water quality and thus this research is important as a basis for future sustainable management. Phytoplankton and environmental variables were sampled monthly at 3 […]

Organochlorine pesticide residues inraw and cooked fish fillets

The effects of microwave and halogen cooking on organochlorine pesticides residues of five commercial fish species fillets (Mullet, Nile tilapia, Blue tilapia, Mango tilapia and Bayad catfish) were assessed. Results showed that dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and hexachlorocyclohexane(HCH) were the predominant contaminants in fish fillets. Besides, concentrations of endrin, endosulfan I, endosulfan II, ensulfan sulfate, endrin aldehyde, […]

Assessment of vegetation dynamics along altitudinal gradients in Danyore Valley Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

This study was conducted in Danyore Valley, situated some 10 Kilometers North of Gilgit city, and encompasses an areaof 22484 hectare. Data for grasses and trees about parameters of density, frequency and cover was collected on three altitudinal levels, starting from 1450 meters to 3660 meters during late summer and mid-spring seasons. Square shape quadrats […]