Macroepiphytes and macroalgae (Phaeophyceae, rhodophyceae and chlorophyceae) in the nador lagoon (Morocco)

Many species of marine macroalgae support the development of attached communities on their external surfaces, studies on epiphytic algal communities are however rare in lagoonal environments. A major management plan was begun (2014) in the Nador Lagoon and this study was undertaken between 2012 and 2014 to investigate the diversity of the pre-impact epiphytic communities. […]

First record of Genus Bombus Latreille (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Bombini) in Naran Kaghan valley of Pakistan and their floral host range

Five species of the Genus Bombus Latreille (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Bombini) have been reported from the Naran Kaghan valley, KPK province of Pakistan. All of these species has been reported for the first time from this geographical area with their locality records supported by their identification characters and world distribution. Bombus haemorrhoidalis was restricted to altitude […]

Analysis of genetic diversity in bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis L.) populations using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers

Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis L.) is one of the most harmful weed species in Turkey. Using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers, It investigated the genetic diversity within and among five local populations of bindweed. Fourteen (14) RAPD primers produced a total of 429 bands, of which 142 (33.1%) were polymorphic. The mean Nei’s gene diversity […]

Effects of deficit and normal irrigation with the use of superabsorbents and soil amendments in desert lands of semnan province

This research was aimed to compare normal and deficit irrigation methods and its impact on Atriplex canescens in a desert region of Semnan Province in Iran. In addition, the effect of Stockosorb and Zeolite superabsorbents on water holding capacity in a sandy soil was investigated. According to the obtained results, maximum seedling height (76.33 cm) […]

The influence of climate changes on the hydrobionts

Climate and its changes have a direct impact on the development of the different hydrobiont species. These effects on aquatic organisms could be either positive or negative. Every species adapts specifically to natural periodic and seasonal changes, however, the response to unexpected climate changes is inconsistent and not always adequate. Climate-related factors could influence food […]

The first study of isotomidae fauna (collembola: apterygota) in Lorestan Province, Western Iran, with new records for Iranian fauna

Preliminary fauna of the Isotomidae were investigated in 10 different regions of the Kohdasht County (Lorestan province, Western Iran) during 2013-2014. The specimens were collected from the surface layer of soil and leaf litter. Totally 8 species belonging to 5 genera were found. All species reported for the first time in this province of Iran. […]

Investigation of environmental effective factors to distribution of Salvia officinalis (Case study: Ghohroud watershed in Kashan, Iran)

This research aims to study the existing relationships between the phytosociology characteristics of Salvia officinalis and environmental factors in order to find the most important factors governing the development of the species in middle Ghohroud rangelands, Iran. Subsequent to indicating the study region, the required flora and environmental data were collected by field survey. Plot […]

Assessment of diversity and abundance of Mosquitoes from rural areas of Faisalabad

Mosquito-borne diseases continue to pose a serious health concern in the rural areas. The current research study was designed to focus on the diversity, species richness, abundance and the population dynamics of mosquitoes in rural areas of Faisalabad. Eleven species of mosquitoes were collected, of which 6 species belonged to the genus Culex, 3 species […]

Chemical compositions of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) grown in Isfahan province, Iran

Peppermint is scientific named Mentha peperita L. belongs to Lamiaceae family. The Mediterranean region can be described as the center of the genus. Peppermint is one of most important medicinal plants that was used in food, cosmetics hygienic industries in most ofthe developed countries. Mentha species have strong anti-spasmodic, anti-sickness, anti-helminthic, carminative and stomachic activities. […]

Biodiversity of the macroinvertebrates in the Southern Iraqi Marshes, with a special reference to oligochaeta

Despite the importance of macroinvertebrates in the dynamics of aquatic ecosystems, however, a little work has been conducted on this group in Iraq. The aim of the present paper is to investigate the distribution and diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Marshes of Al-Swaib, southern Iraq. Invertebrates, occurring in the shallow water zones at two […]