Analysis of trophic gradient through environ-mental filter influencing fish assemblage structure of the river Teesta in Eastern Himalayas

Factors controlling biodiversity and co-existence of species need immediate attention to maintain biodiversity. Co-existence between interacting species is based on their ecological niches or functional roles and can be assessed by niche assembly theory and construction of trophic guild. In the present study, the diet composition of fishes have been analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively […]

Preliminary checklist and aspects of the ecology of small mammals at the University of Ghana Botanical Garden, Accra Plains, Ghana

Despite serving as a teaching, research and biodiversity conservation facility for over 60 years, the faunal composition at the University of Ghana Botanical Garden (UGBG) is virtually unknown. This study documents the richness, abundance, diversity, distribution and conservation status of small mammals at the UGBG. The methodology involved live-trapping using Sherman live-traps. Overall, 39 individuals […]

Effects of grazed exclosure on some of nutrient elements of aerial and underground organs of Artemisia sieberi, Stipa hohenacheriana and Salsola rigida

Grazing management is increasingly aimed at the restoration of rangelands ecosystems. Animal grazing is a global, dominant land use covering more than 25% of the terrestrial surface of the globe and a larger geographic area than any other land use. Overgrazing reduces the usefulness, productivity, and biodiversity of the land and is one cause of […]

Taxonomy of gasteroid fungi from some arid Regions of Punjab, Pakistan

In order to record the biodiversity of gasteroid fungi from dry parts of the country, five gasteroid fungi viz., Battarrea phalloides, Montagnea arenarea, Phallus roseus, Pisolithus tinctorious,and Podaxis pistillaris were collected, characterized, illustrated, and discussed.

Effect of storage conditions and periods of conservation in gene bank on seed viability and germination of Acacia tortilis and Acacia raddiana

In Egyptian deserts, Acacia tortilis trees play an important role for biodiversity and Bedouins populations, where they used as source of animal fodder, timber, fuel wood, charcoal, gums and other products as well as contributing to soil stabilization of sand dunes. This work aimed to study the effect of storage conditions and storage periods of […]

A conservation assessment of the herpetofauna of a moist semi-deciduous forest in Ghana

A conservation assessment of amphibians and reptiles was undertaken in the Gyemera Forest Reserve (GFR) and Gyeni River Forest Reserve (GRFR) in the Moist Semi-deciduous forests of the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Refuge examination, acoustic searches, pitfall trapping and interviews were employed in data collection at the study sites. Forty […]

AFLP marker-based identification and genetic relationships of olive cultivars in the region of Hbebsa “North West of Tunisia”

In the region of Hbebsa, little is known about the olive germplasm, and even though there is an important olive biodiversity, studies about characterization and evaluation are scarce. The aim of this work was to make a molecular characterization by the use of amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers. A total of 13 olive varieties […]

Population dynamics and conservation of Suleiman Markhor Capra falconeri jerdoni in Suleiman Mountain Range, Pakistan

Suleiman Markhor Capra falconeri jerdoni is an endangered wild goat according to the IUCN Redlist, 2012. Little information on its existing population and its dynamics is known in the eastern Pakistan–Suleiman Mountain Range in particular– since 1996. Suleiman Mountain Range, an extension of Hindukush Range, hosts the population of Suleiman Markhor. We studied the current […]

Correlations between some phenotypic characters of Prunus africana and chemical characteristics of soils in Cameroon

Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman is one of vulnerable biodiversity components mainly used for medicinal purpose in Africa. In Cameroon, farmers are not aware of the soil types in which this plant yields best so far as its phenotypic parameters are concerned. In seeking for a solution to this problem, this study was carried out […]

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 […]