Avifaunal diversity of Bega Watershed, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Philippines

Birds are an integral part of the ecosystem – they pollinate plants, disperse seeds, scavenge carcasses, and recycle nutrients back into the earth. This study was conducted in three sites in Bega Watershed, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur to document species diversity, richness, and endemism of birds as there is still no available avifaunal record in […]

Status and challenges for conservation of small mammals assemblages of Ghana

Our knowledge of the distribution, composition and status of small mammal assemblages of Ghana is scanty. To date, an up-to-date checklist of small mammals of the country is non-existent, despite being vital zoogeographical and conservation tool. Here, we review available literature to compile a preliminary checklist of Ghana’s small mammals, highlight key knowledge gaps and […]

Taxonomic study of mosquitoes (Culicidae: Diptera) of district Narowal, Punjab-Pakistan

The purpose of study was to explore the mosquito fauna of District Narowal of Punjab-Pakistan and to construct identification keys. The selected localities were visited once a week from December 2012 to December 2013. Results showed that the collected specimens belong to 11 species in 4 genera of 2 subfamilies. The species are: Anophelinae: Anopheles […]

Evaluation and detailing of taxonomic and historical perspectives on genus Berberis from Pakistan

This review, besides detailed taxonomic description of genus, presents a chronology of each 29 Berberis species reported from CKNP, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan. Furthermore, review revealed that the actual number of Berberis species reported from any area of Pakistan might be less than the stated one. There are thirteen (n=13) species and subspecies reported from CKNP […]

Spatial distribution of genus Berberis from Pakistan: A review over three centuries long historical records

For the first time, present study gives a composite outlook of the genus Berberis from Pakistan with spatial distribution along with estimation of total area under occupation. GE Path, Google Earth and ArcGIS have been used to calculate and project distribution area. Besides online resources, available print material has also been used to explore historical […]

Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation on the growth, photosynthetic pigments and soluble sugar of Crocus sativus (saffron) in autoclaved soil

The beneficial soil microorganisms as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form the mutualistic relationship with plant roots and act as bio fertilizers for saffron (Crocus sativus L.). In the present study, the plant growth, AMF colonization and nutrient uptake of C. sativus evaluated in earthen pots filled with sterile soil. C. sativus seedlings with or without […]

Effect of bioaugmentation of crude oil polluted tropical soils on the growth of Panicum maximum

The effect of bioaugmentation of crude oil polluted soils on the growth of Panicum maximum was examined in a green house study. Weathered polluted soil samples (2% w/w) in experimental pots were planted and inoculated with hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial species (Micrococcus sp. RZ1, Pseudomonas sp. RZIII, Bacillus sp. RZIII, and Bacillus sp. GSIII). Samples of […]

A study on the biodiversity of snake island in South Andaman

Snake Island is an uninhabited small rocky islet off Carbyn’s Cove in Port Blair, Andaman. The biodiversity of this rocky island is its distinctive feature as it becomes a small habitat for various organisms close to the open sea. During this present study a total no. of 217 species were recorded out of which 205 […]

Suitability of Eucalyptus camaldulensis dehnh. growing in kurdistan region of iraq for sawn lumber industry

The absence of utilization-plan for the plantations of eucalypt in Kurdistan region created the necessity of exploring the wood and its validity for sawn lumber production. Twenty two trees of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. were cut, bucked, and sawed for boards with different thicknesses. Boards were dried once in summer; second in winter under three methods […]

Diversity and agronomic impact of rice stem borer at Nkolbisson, Yaoundé-Cameroon (Central Africa)

Today, rice has become one of the most consumed cereals in Africa in general and Cameroon in particular. The low domestic production imposes a strong import that accentuates the country’s trade imbalance. To reduce this issue of external dependency, the national government is encouraging domestic production. However, producer’s efforts are inhibited by various constraints among […]