Allelopathic effects of weeds extract on seed germination of Trachyspermum copticum L., Foeniculum vulgare and Cuminum cyminum

Seed germination stage is one of the most basic growth stages in medicinal plants that may be adversely affected by the chemicals released from other plants in the soil environment. The present study was performed to investigate the allelopathic effects of weeds, including (Xanthium strumarium, Amaranthus retroflexus and Chenopodium album) as common weeds in medicinal […]

Populations dynamic of Pseudophacopteron spp. (Hemiptera: Phacopteronidae), psyllids pest of Dacryodes edulis (Burseraceae) in Cameroon

Dacryodes edulis (G. Don) H. J. Lam (Burseraceae) is an oleiferous plant originated from Central Africa. This plant is cultivated for her fruits rich in proteins and lipids. The tree suffered serious damages caused by insect pests. In Cameroon, four psyllids species feed on D. edulis: Pseudophacopteron tamessei, P. pusillum, P. eastopi and P. serrifer. […]

The flora of Saluk National Park, Northern Khorassan province, Iran

Saluk National Park is located in Northern Khorassan province, NW Esfarayen between 37˚ 07΄- 37˚ 14΄ N and 57˚ 10΄- 57˚ 17΄ E. A total of 1137 plant specimens during 2007–2009 were collected and 505 taxa (species, subspecies and varieties), belonging to 296 genera and 71 families were identified. The largest families in the area […]

A case study on wood-decaying macrofungi in the Southwestern slopes of Vasilyovska Mountain, Forebalkan, Bulgaria

This study was performed based on specimens of macrofungi collected on field trips to the region between 2007 and 2011. The aim of this study was to determinate the wood-decaying macrofungi of Vasilyovska mountain, to enrich the information about fungal diversity in the Forebalkan floristic region, and make contribution to Bulgarian mycota. The information upon […]

Diversity, properties and ecological significance of the genus Termitomyces associated with fungus farming termites in Africa

The fungus-cultivating termites constitute part of diverse termite fauna in Africa that include Macrotermes, Odontotermes, Microtermes among others. Mutualistic relationship between lineages of fungi (Agaricomycetes, Lyophyllaceae, Termitomyces) and the fungus cultivating termites remains obscure. The complex association between the Termitomyces symbionts and termites is due the distinct organization strategies of members in the genus Termitomyces […]

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among school children in District Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection among school going children across District Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. A total of 222 stool specimens (156 from boys and 66 from girls) were taken from participants of age 4-15 years. Among 222 inhabitants 81 were included from urban and 141 from […]

Differential accumulation of physio-biochemical parameters in nitere bush (Nitraria schoberi L.) plants against salinity

The present investigation was made to study the effect of different levels of soil salinity on biochemical constituents and photosynthetic pigments of the seedlings of Nitraria schobery. Pigment components (Chl a, Crt) and Chl (a+b) content decreased up to MOS level. Beyond this level the contents decreased marginally. Organic compounds such as soluble sugars, amino […]

Reproductive biology and growth of greater forkbeard Phycis blennoides (Brünnich, 1768) in Western Algerian Coasts (Osteichthyes, Gadidae)

The Great forkbeard, Phycis blennoides (Brünnich, 1768), is a species widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and although it is of great importance for fishing industry, little is known about its reproductive characteristics. This study provides first data on reproductive characteristics of this species in the south western Mediterranean, important for management and stock assessment. […]

Frame survey and fish catch assessment of the bontanga reservoir in Northern Ghana

Reservoir fisheries play a vital role in the provision of fish protein to the people of northern Ghana. However, for 20 years, dwindling catches from these resources have become a common knowledge. The study was conducted in the Bontanga Reservoir, in the Northern Region of Ghana to mainly assess fish catches and management practices in […]

The flora of Sarigol National Park, Northern Khorassan Province, Iran

Sarigol National Park is located at Northern Khorassan province, at NW Esfarayen between 36˚ 55΄– 37˚ 02΄N, 57˚ 41΄– 57˚ 47΄E. The vascular flora of this park was investigated in the years 2008–2009. A total of 975 plant specimens were collected and 498 taxa (species, subspecies and variety), belonging to 291 genera and 70 families […]