Exploring agroecosystem floristic and vegetation diversity in a Mediterranean landscape

A floristic and vegetation study of the agroecosystems of east Attiki prefecture (Greece) was performed and constitutes the first investigation into this type of ecosystems for this area. A data set of permanent plots encompassing vegetation in agroecosystems and fields of the area was established. This data set was classified using cluster analysis to identify […]

The effect of the dry and wet seasons on chiasma frequency in male Taphronota thaelephora Stal. 1873 and Zonocerus variegatus L. 1753 (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) in Cameroon

A study of the male meiotic systems in dry and wet season populations of the African pest grasshoppers Taphronota thaelephora and Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) was carried out. Data obtained revealed that mean chiasma frequency was significantly higher in the dry than wet season populations of these species. However, Duncan Multiple Range Test revealed that […]

Potency of botanical extracts on management of pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis L.)

Experiments were conducted to study the efficacy of botanical extract and chemical insecticide on the germination of pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis) infested seeds of black gram (Phaseolus mungo), gram (Cicer arietinum), and mung bean (Vigna radiata). Neem extract (10%) and garlic extract (10%) were used as botanical extract where as 1% sevin 85 SP was […]

Home gardens of the local community surrounding Lake Ayamaru, West Papua Province, and its consequences for tourism development and lake conservation

The aims of this paper are to analyze home gardens in remotes area in Maybrat district, West Papua province, Indonesia, and its potential contribution to tourism development and Lake Ayamaru conservation. The result of the study shows that principally home gardens have a high biodiversity of plants species. Within the home gardens in Maybrat, the […]

Growth behaviour, sex ratio and fruit output of Juniperus excelsa in Mastuj valley, District Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, Pakistan

Study was conducted to examine growth behaviour, sex ratio and seed output of Juniperus excelsa in various parts of Mastuj valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Pakistan. Average height, diameter and density of male, female and bisexual plants were determined. Seed output of female plants were found highest in Dodorghaz gol followed by Mastuj village and Ghuru gol. […]

Ethnomedicinal plants used for the treatment of snake bites by Malayali tribal’s and rural people in Salem district, Tamilnadu, India

An ethnobotanical survey was carried out among the Malayali tribes and rural people in the Salem district of Tamilnadu for the investigation of snake bite herbal medicines. Traditional botanical drug is the main way of health care for large population of this area. Periodic find trips were undertaken during October 2010 to November 2012 to […]

The comparisons between Picea abies and Pinus sylvestris in respect of lead phytoremediation potential

Nowadays, heavy metal`s pollution has made some environmental problems in the biosphere. The technique of phytoremediation is using the plants in removing these environmental pollutants .In this study, Forty five three-year old seedlings of Pinus sylvestris L and Picea abies (L.) Karst were planted in plastic pots that there were put in open area. For […]

Infestation of helminthes parasite in sheep, Ovis aries (L.) in district Peshawar, Pakistan

Sheep, Ovis aries Linnaeus is lifted for fleece, meat (lamb, hogget or mutton), milk, important for wool, pelts use in agriculture, as dairy animals and as model organisms for science. A survey, occurrence of helminthes parasite in sheep in Peshawar district was conducted during September-December 2010. Helminthes Parasites have been shown to harmfully effect on […]

Effects of the height and geographical aspects on potential of soil carbon sequestration in Kermanshah, Iran

Main phenomenon of climate change that is harmful for human being, increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Regarding to the potential of carbon storage in soil and plant tissues, this approach has a serious interest in recent decades. Due to the different climate zones in IRAN, share and amount of carbon sequestration in […]

Assessment of hydro-priming on overcoming the allelopathic effect of walnut leave aqueous extract on seed germination and seedling growth

Juglone (5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) is an allelochemical responsible for walnut allelopathy. In order to assess the effects of hydro-priming on overcoming the allelopathic stress of walnut leave aqueous extract (control, 1.5, 3 and 6 percent) on seed germination and seedling growth of wheat and corn a laboratory experiment was conducted in University of Payame noor, Iran. Results […]