Digestive enzyme activities in four diverse small indigenous fish species from Sareswar beel of Kokrajhar, Assam in Northeast India

Small indigenous fish species (SIFs) are important source of protein and micronutrients for the local population and hence considered as potential for aquaculture expansion. Pethia conchonius, Glossogobius giuris, Nandus nandus and Trichogaster fasciata are such SIFs found in Sareswar beel of Kokrajhar, Assam, India. This is an important beel with potential for development of fisheries […]

Canopy effect of Prosopis juliflora on selected grass species by using soil aqueous extract in Afar Regional State, Ethiopia

Allelopathy effect of Prosopis juliflora canopy soil aqueous extracts on tropical grass species such as Cenchrus cillaris, Paspalidium desertorum and Lintonia nutans were tested under in vitro conditions. Leaf litter falling under canopy soil was collected and tested for allelopathic effects of soil aqueous extract under natural conditions. All the soil aqueous extracts showed significantly […]

Avian species assemblage across a rural urban gradient in and around Shivamogga, Karnataka

Human-induced activities play a prime role in determining the avian species diversity. Urbanization directly affects the distribution of the avian species because it results in habitat fragmentation which results in the loss of avian dependent habitats. Diversity of birds and their status were examined in the different sites along the rural urban gradient. A total […]

Species diversity and aboveground biomass of Mangroves species in the intertidal zone of Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines

Mangrove forests are constantly subjected to unsustainable anthropogenic activities, making them vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as sea-level rise, which inevitably contributes to ecosystem deterioration. This loss adds to the dramatic decline in forest biomass, contributing significantly to the dangerously high atmospheric CO2 levels. Although the Philippines is one of the world’s mangrove-rich countries, […]

Diel collections indicated increased species richness in seagrass associated epifaunal macroinvertebrates community

Diel patterns of epifaunal macroinvertebrates associated with sea-grass beds are poorly investigated. This pattern indicated misconception in population and community dynamics, diel cycle, and overall functional activities in an ecosystem. A three-day diel sampling period was permanently established in four stations in Eastern Samar, Philippines, patterned of the same sites in an unpublished study by […]

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 […]