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Prokaryotic Community Profiles of Soils from Mayon Volcano, Philippines Based on 16S Ribosomal RNA Gene Sequences

Mayon Volcano is the Philippines’ most active volcano. Despite extensive pedological, ecological and ethnobotanical studies, no published information is known about its soil microflora. In this study, to determine the microbial community profiles, 16S rRNA gene was amplified and sequenced from genomic DNA isolated from volcanic soils collected from altitudinal gradients of Mayon Volcano. Phylogenetic […]

Proteome analysis of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) root under sodium chloride stress

Salinity is the most important abiotic stresses adversely affect the quality and quantity of crops, in which 20% of the world’s irrigated agricultural lands are affected by salinity. Wheat is an oldest and the first crop used for bread making for human nutrition. To investigate the response of wheat root to NaCl stress, a susceptible, […]

Characterization of glandular trichomes of Minthostachys verticillata “peperina” from northwest and central Argentina: relation with essential oil content.

Minthostachys verticillata is an endemic species in Argentina that shows higher contents of essential oils (EO %, v/w) in plants from the central area than in those from the northwest. Although the reason for this difference is still unknown, studies on species from this family indicate that the variation in essential oil yields could be […]

Enhanced phytoremediation of heavy metal polluted soil with native crops of Punjab, Pakistan

In the present study, chemically and biologically enhanced phytoremediation potentials of maize (Zea mays) and mustard (Brassica campestris) were evaluated by cropping them on two different metals contaminated soils of Lahore and Gujranwala for 75 days. Soils were treated with varying amounts of DTPA (Diethylene Triamine Penta Acetic acid) and three different fungal species to […]

Microhabitats of Leaf-Dwelling Pholcid Spiders (Araneae: Pholcidae) in Mount Mupo, Marawi City, Philippines

Microhabitat utilization is an important factor for species diversification. This study examined the microhabitat utilization of leaf-dwelling pholcids. The occurrence of 241 collected samples showed different degrees of plant occupancy as evaluated by Bodenheimer Constancy: Schismatoglottis sp. (constant; 51.25%), Homalomena philippinensis (accessory; 25%), Curculigo latifolia (rare; 11.86%), Aglaonema sp. (rare; 11.25%) and dicot seedling, Dillenia […]

The metallophytes in the ultramafic soil of mt. Kiamo in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines

Forests over ultramafic soils are considered rarest. Ultramafic soils contain high concentrations of metal elements. Species colonizing such ecosystem are termed metallophytes because these are able to accumulate heavy metals and grow normally without exhibiting phytotoxicity. In determining the metallophytes species, ten 20x20m sampling plots were established within the forest vegetation of Mt. Kiamo. All […]

The effects of extract of Azadirachta indica (Neem) oil and Imidacloprid (IRON 30SC) on the population dynamics of Brevicoryne brassicae, Lipaphis pseudobrassicae and Plutella xylostella on white Cabbage

The effects of neem seeds oil and Imidacloprid (Iron 30SC) systemic insecticide on the populations of three cabbage pests, Brevicoryne brassicae, Lipaphis pseudobrassicae and Plutella xylostella were studied. The study was conducted between June and September 2015. Oil extracts of neem were sprayed on cabbage plants to control these pests. A standard systemic chemical insecticide […]