Propagation of Ternstroemia cameroonensis: an approach towards the conservation of a critically endangered medicinal plant species in the Lebialem highlands, Cameroon

This study was carried out to investigate the regeneration potential of Ternstroemia cameroonensis Cheek. a critically endangered medicinal plant in the Lebialem Highlands, Cameroon by seeds and stem cuttings. Air dried seeds were subjected to abrasion with sand paper, soaked in hot water and 98% concentrated sulphuric acid at various duration. Seeds pre-treated with 98% […]

Natural durability of commercially important bamboo species in the Philippines against powderpost beetle (Dinoderus minutus Fabricius)

Natural durability tests of freshly cut bamboo species commonly available in Bukidnon, Philippines were carried out to determine which species is most susceptible against Powderpost beetles (PPB) (Dinoderus minutus Fabricius) or “bokbok” as it is known locally. The Bamboo species used were Kawayan dilaw (Bambusa vulgaris Schrad ex Wendl var striata (Lodd. ex Lindl.) Gamble), […]

Effects of physico-chemical characteristics of Bigaan River to the species richness and distribution of freshwater Ichthyofauna

This study was conducted to assess the physicochemical characteristics of Bigaan River and determine species richness and distribution of Ichthyofauna. Water samples were collected from three sampling sites of Brgy. Gango, Brgy. Indahag and Brgy. Cugman using grab sampling method during the wet season to determine water quality parameters namely: Total Solids, Total Suspended Solids […]

Tree species diversity, composition and structure across human impacted and non-impacted areas in upgraded Marang’ Forest, Northern Tanzania

Globally, forests’ capacity to provide ecological services and support human life is rapidly declining due to the lack of deployment of proper resource management approaches. Countries adopt a wide range of management regimes that vary in degree of effectiveness in controlling unstainable human activities. This study aimed at understanding the impacts of upgrading the protection […]

Hunting pressure on two migratory species, Common Crane (GRUS GRUS) and Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides VIrgo) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan

The present study was carried out at the three districts, i.e., Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Karak of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. The current study was carried out to assess the biological status of two cranes species, the Common Crane (Grus grus) and the Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo), with respect to hunting pressure, chick survival rate […]

Unequal abundance as a result of unequal vulnerability of species to the gears deployed by Artisanal Fishers in South-western Marine Waters of Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Catch data derived from artisanal fishery and collected from October 2017 to December 2018 have been used to estimate sixty-four fish and other fishery resources abundance in connection with the fishing gears with which they had been caught. These gears deployed in continental shelf waters of Côte d’Ivoire by the fishers included the drifting gillnet, […]

Analysis of rbcL (Ribulose-1,5-Biphosphate carboxylase) gene sequences of identified noxious weed species (Poaceae)

Noxious weed species usually ranks as a first or second problem in weed management, reduce farm productivity and increase weed control costs. Traditionally, identification of noxious grasses has generally relied on the morphological examination of grass floral material. Morphologically, about five species of grass weeds were identified and one species was identified only by genus […]

Comparative relationship of specific gravity, diameter, and leaf size of two mangrove species at Masapelid Island, Philippines

Thirty individual trees composed of Avicennia rumphiana and Sonneratia alba belong to three diameter classes (5-8cm, 9-12cm, and 13-16cm) were sampled from the mangrove ecosystem located at Masapelid Island, Philippines. Wood samples, diameters and leaf sizes measurements were gathered in this study. Specific gravity was determined from the wood samples and correlated to species, diameter, and leaf sizes. Results […]

Wood proximate and physical propertyanalysis of Lubeg (Syzygium lineatum DC.) Merr. & L. M. Perry) tree species in Apayao

The equilibrated ground samples of the wood butt, mid and top portions of the three (3) Lubeg tree species collected in the province of Apayao were analyzed for percent moisture content, percent ash content, percent lignin, percent ethanol cyclohexane, percent holo-cellulose and percent alpha-cellulose content. It was found out that the percent moisture content; percent […]

Relationship of leaf physiognomies of four broad-leaved plant species with their potential for particle seizing from the roadsides of Quetta city

In this study, the influence of leaf surface features of different native plant species on dust particle capture from the road side of Quetta city. The topography of leaf surfaces influences their ability for dust particle capture. Particulate matter capturing capacity of a given plant species, dust in and outside the plant shelter at ground […]