Survivability of three bamboo species (Giant Bamboo: Dendrocalamus giganteus, Machiku Bamboo: Dendrocalamus latiflorus and Spiny Bamboo: Bambusa blumeana) on different potting media

At the Cagayan State University Gonzaga Campus, the study was carried out between July 2021 and October 2021 in a bamboo nursery-protected setting. Three species of bamboo (Giant Bamboo- Dendrocalamus giganteus, Machiku – Dendrocalamus latiflorus, and Spiny Bamboo– Bambusa blumeana) were the subject of the investigation to ascertain their survival rates as influenced by different […]

Survivability of three bamboo species (Giant bamboo-Dendrocalamus giganteus, Machiku bamboo- Dendrocalamus latiflorus and Spiny bamboo- Bambusa blumeana) as influence by the number of nodes

The study was conducted under the protective environment of bamboo nurseries at Cagayan State University Gonzaga Campus from August 2021 until December 2021. The study was conducted to determine the percentage of survival of three species of bamboo (Giant bamboo- Dendrocalamus giganteus, Machiku bamboo- Dendrocalamus latiflorus, and Spiny bamboo– Bambusa blumeana) as influenced by the […]

Genus and species-specific PCR revealed the presence of beneficial lactic acid bacteria in traditional Bangladeshi fermented milk products Dahi

This study aimed to identify beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional Bangladeshi fermented milk product dahi and provide efficient starter cultures. Twenty dahi samples were collected from four districts in Bangladesh and selected isolates were then subjected to biochemical tests including catalase and gas production tests and physiological tests (growth under different conditions). Finally, […]

Tree species composition, diversity and structure of Finima Nature Park, Bonny Island, Nigeria

This study evaluated the tree species composition, diversity and structure of Finima Nature Park, to ascertain its status and provide essential information that could enhance sustainable management of the Park. Random sampling was used to delineate 30 sample plots of 30×30 m size. All tree species≥ 10cm diameter at breast height (dbh) were identified to […]

Documentation on ethnomedicinal usages of different Dioscorea species (Yams) amongst the people of Bodoland Territorial Region, Assam, India

Since the beginning of time, people have been using plants as a food source and as a medicine to treat various ailments. The current study aimed to explore and document the medicinal uses of Dioscorea (yams) in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam. A survey was conducted among the people residing in four districts of BTR […]

Species composition and abundance of gastropods in the Bigaan River

Bigaan river is around 19 kilometers (km) from Gango, Libona, Bukidnon down to Cagayan de Oro City (Philippines) and ends up in the Macajalar Bay. This study investigated species composition and abundance of gastropods along the river’s stretch during wet and dry seasons. Sampling areas differ in elevation. Three species were found to be relatively […]

Lichens biodiversity in Uttarakhand and significance of precise species identification for promoting lichen conservation and trade

Uttarakhand is considered a reservoir of lichen-diversity. Besides their economic importance, lichens are valuable biomonitors of air pollution. At present, approximately 747 species of lichens are reported from the state of Uttarakhand. This study aims at studying the lichen biodiversity of the Kumaun and Garhwal region of Uttarakhand using secondary data, from published literature. In […]

Phenotypic identification of Candida species from various clinical samples in a resource limited setting

Candidiasis is worldwide in distribution, and is one of the common fungal diseases isolated in man, which affects the skin, mucosa and various internal organs. It is caused by various species of Candida, which is a yeast-like fungi that produce pseudohyphae. Speciation helps to understand the epidemiology of Candida species particularly, the source and mode […]

Ecological impacts of fragmentation on the diversity and distributions of indigenous tree species in tropical rainforest of Nigeria

This study investigated the ecological impacts of fragmentation on diversity and distributions of indigenous tree species in Nigerian rainforest, with the aim to ascertain how fragmentation impacted on the species of Ceiba pentandra, Irvingia gaboneensis, Piptadeniastrum africanum, Milicia excelsa, Musanga cecropioides, and Pentaklepta macrophylla. The study was carried out in 42 randomly selected matured rainforest […]

Fitness of Plankton Species on the Physico-Chemical Conditions of Umalag River, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines: A Species Distribution Modeling Approach

Plankton species are found in different environmental conditions due to various requirements for their survival and reproduction.  These species have adapted to the rapid changes in their environment that resulted from natural selection.  Anthropogenic activities have driven and defined the distribution of species and their interaction with the environment. To understand the species diversity and […]