Phytosociological analysis in disturbed zone of the Gatumba mining area, Ngororero district, Rwanda

The Gatumba mining area is one among the zones disturbed by the mining activities in Ngororero district, west of Rwanda. The aim of the study was to investigate the plant community, to indentify plant species and describe the vegetation of the Gatumba mining area and to suggest species that can be used for rehabilitation of […]

Weed flora survey of Tabriz wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) fields

In order to recognize, identify and determine the relative dominance of weed species distributed in wheat fields of Tabriz county-Iran, a total 118 weed species belonging to 24 plant family were observed. Ermopyrum bonaepartis (Spreng.) Nevski, Acroptilon repens (L.) DC., Cardria Draba (L.) Desv., Chenopodium album L., Polygonum aviculare L., and Convolvulus arvensis L. with […]

Effects of Atriplex lentiformis on the soil characteristics in Shahre Rey area(Iran)

One of the plants that is used for the rehabilitation and development of arid and semi-arid rangelands in recent years is A triplex. Given that this plant is an imported species in the most area, it can affect the components of ecosystems, particularly the soil. In this study, the effect of Atriplex lentiformis on the […]

Water quality assessment with biological indicators: Mond protected area, Iran

The purpose of this study is to determine the diversity and the accumulation of Macrobenthos of Mond River and assess the condition of water quality using Welch’s index. Sampling was done in summer and winter seasons during 2011-2012 years. Sediment samplings were done three times for each station. Macrobenthos samples were collected using van Veen […]

The ethnobotany of homegardens along rural corridors as a basis for ecotourism planning: a case study of Rajegwesi village, Banyuwangi, Indonesia

Promoting quality environment through home gardens management is crucial in order to enhance ecotourism planning and development in remote areas adjacent to national park. The aim of the research was to analyze the ethnobotanical aspect of home gardens in Rajegwesi Village, Banyuwangi. Data was collected through a floristic survey and in-depth interviews. The floristic survey […]

Ecological status and threats of marsh crocodiles (Crocodilus palustris) in Manghopir Karachi

This study represents survey data and reviews the threats and ecological status of Marsh crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) in the captive habitat of Manghopir Karachi. In Pakistan, only one crocodilian species of Marsh crocodile recorded. The present study on threats and ecological status of Marsh crocodiles was carried out from 2006 to 2009 during which 116 […]

Growth of Bambusa vulgaris and Araundinaria alpina under different nursery Site conditions at the higher institute of agriculture and animal husbandry, Northern Rwanda

This study was conducted to compare the sprouting rate and growth performance of Bambusa vulgaris and Araundinaria alpina culm cuttings planted in pots at ISAE- Busogo polythene-shaded tree nursery and glass-sided green house. An experiment was set up for a period of two months as from June to July 2012 using Complete Randomized Block Design […]

Tests of propagation of Pseudospondias microcarpa A. Rich. under the climatic conditions of Franceville in the southeastern of Gabon

Pseudospondias microcarpa A. Rich is a tropical tree species, which is not domesticated despite its food and pharmacological potentials. This study aims at introducing its domestication using two types of substrate. The first substrate (S1) is a mixture of compost and local soil while the second substrate (S2) is only made of local soil. The […]

Isolation and molecular identification of mercury resistant bacteria and detection of Escherichia coli mercuric reductase gene from wastewater of Khowr-e-Musa, Iran

Mercuric compounds are extending over large natural environment as a result of industrial pollution. Resistance to these compounds have been found in a wide range of bacterial species isolated from various environment. The aim of this study was to investigate of mercury resistant bacteria on the seashore wastewater of Khowr-e-Musa in Mahshahr area, in the […]

Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in fish from the Chi River, Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand

Heavy metals are the most significant pollutants in the problem of environmental pollution worldwide. Metals tend to accumulate in water and then move up through the food chain, therefore accumulating in the fish, the main protein source for locals. This research thus aims to study the accumulation of heavy metals in sediment, water, and fish […]