Reviews

 

Nurdine Abdul Cadre Salé and Homero Dewes

Opportunities and challenges for the international trade of Jatropha curcas-derived biofuel from developing countries

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 515-523

 

Liu Yang, Hai-Ying Sun, Tao Sun and Nian-Min Qi

The research progress of MSCs proliferation and differentiation in bone injury according to the TCM theory

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 524-528

 

M.H. Fulekar, Anamika Singh and Anwesha M. Bhaduri

Genetic engineering strategies for enhancing phytoremediation of heavy metals

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 529-535

 

 

Research Articles

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Laurence Ahoua, Aka N. Guetta, Euloge Ekaza, Samir Bouzid1, Raymond N’Guessan and Mireille Dosso

Risk factors for Buruli ulcer in Côte d’Ivoire: Results of a case-control study, August 2001

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 536-546

 

Nazlı N. Ilgar and Gül Özcan Arıcan

Induction of apoptosis and cell proliferation inhibition by paclitaxel in FM3A cell cultures

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 547-555

 

M. Shahid, T. Rahim, A. Shahzad, Tajuddin, A. Latif, T. Fatma, M. Rashid, Adil Raza and S. Mustafa

Ethnobotanical studies on Berberis aristata DC. root extracts

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 556-563

 

Changbin Fan, Wings TY Loo, Barry Ho Sing Yeung, Mary NB Cheung, Yun Luo, Baiyan Lou and Min Wang

Dual Component Removable Partial Denture shows improved patient practicality: An evidence based pilot study

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 564-568

 

Fenglin Li, Qingwang Li, Dawei Gao, Yong Peng and Caining Feng

Preparation and antidiabetic activity of polysaccharide from Portulaca oleracea L.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 569-573

 

Salihu M. Ajao, Luqman A. Olayaki, Oshiba O. J., Rabiu O. Jimoh, Sikiru A. Jimoh, Ayokunle Olawepo and Adesola I. R. Abioye

Comparative study of the hypoglycemic effects of coconut water extract of Picralima nitida seeds (Apocynaceae) and Daonil in alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 574-576

 

S. O. Elusoji, C. Osime, P. Irhibogbe, E. Egwaikhide, O. Oludiran, C. Elusoji, O. Esezobor, S. Digban, O. F. Igbinidu and S. M. Momoh

Femoral herniorrhaphy and its affect on fibrinogen levels

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 577-579

 

 

  

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

A. Karasu, M. Oz, A. T. Göksoy and Z. M. Turan

Genotype by environment interactions, stability, and heritability of seed yield and certain agronomical traits in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 580-590

 

M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. M. Hossain, M. Razi Ismail, M. Shahidul Haque, S. M. Shahidullah and Shahin-uz-zaman

Regeneration potential of seedling explants of chilli (Capsicum annuum)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 591-596

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

Mehmet Demir Kaya

The role of hull in germination and salinity tolerance in some sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) cultivars

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 597-600

 

Seyed Mahmood Ghaffari and Abdolreza Bagheri

Stigma variability in saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 601-604

 

A. E. Agwu, J. Ellah, E. Ekweagwu and J. C. Iwuchukwu

Consumption patterns and intra-household roles in the production, processing and marketing of soyabeans in the Northern Agricultural Zone of Benue State, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 605-613

 

Hayrettin Kendir, Nurdan Sahin-Demirbag, Muhammad Aasim and Khalid Mahmood Khawar

In vitro plant regeneration from Turkish Narbon Vetch (Vicia narbonensis L. var. narbonensis L.)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 614-618

 

Palminder Kaur, Navita Ghai and Manjeet Kaur Sangha

Induction of thermotolerance through heat acclimation and salicylic acid in Brassica species

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 619-625

 

Tong Li-rong and Han Jian-guo

Effect of ultradrying on germination and physiological and biochemical characteristics of Haloxylon persicum

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 626-629

 

V.N. Chakravarthi Dhavala, Tejeswara Rao D, Yechuri V. Rao and Prabavathi K.

Effect of explant age, hormones on somatic embryogenesis and production of multiple shoot from cotyledonary leaf explants of Solanum trilobatum L.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 630-634

 

Tadesse Mebrahtu, Tesfaselassie Gebremariam, Asmerom Kidane and Woldeamlak Araia

Performance of Vernonia galamensis as a potential and viable industrial oil plant in Eritrea: Yield and oil content^-1

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 635-640

 

B. Ikhajiagbe, G. C. Mgbeze and H. A. Erhenhi

Growth and yield responses of Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst ex A. Rich) Harms to phosphate enrichment of soil

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 641-643

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

M.A. Dabhade, M.B. Saidutta and D.V.R. Murthy

Continuous phenol removal using Nocardia hydrocarbonoxydans in spouted bed contactor: Shock load study

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 644-649

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

E. A. Adebayo and O. R. Ishola

Phytochemical and antimicrobial screening of the crude extracts from the root, stem bark and leaves of Bridelia ferruginea

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 650-653

 

Loganathan K. Jagadish, V. Venkata krishnan, R. Shenbhagaraman, and V. Kaviyarasan

Comparitive study on the antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial property of Agaricus bisporus (J. E. Lange) Imbach before and after boiling

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 654-661

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

Abdurrahman Dundar, Hilal Acay and Abdunnasir Yildiz

Effect of using different lignocellulosic wastes for cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm. on mushroom yield, chemical composition and nutritional value

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 662-666

 

Adeniran, A. H. and Abiose, S. H.

Amylolytic potentiality of fungi isolated from some Nigerian agricultural wastes

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 667-672

 

Zhang Yanfang and Tao Wenyi

Flavor and taste compounds analysis in Chinese solid fermented soy sauce

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 673-681

 

M. Palaniyappan, V. Vijayagopal, Renuka Viswanathan, T. Viruthagiri

Screening of natural substrates and optimization of operating variables on the production of pectinase by submerged fermentation using Aspergillus niger MTCC 281

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 682-686

 

Ismail Ozturk, Sezai Ercisli, Fatih Kalkan and Bunyamin Demir

Some chemical and physico-mechanical properties of pear cultivars

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 687-693

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

 

Liang Zhang, Zhong-Yang Ding and Gui-Yang Shi

Asymmetric biosynthesis of (1S, 2S)-ephedrine by Morganella morganii CMCC(B)49208

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 694-698

 

 

 

ANIMAL SCIENCE

 

Ebiegberi M. Ngodigha

Haematological characteristics and performance of West African Dwarf Goats fed crude oil contaminated forage

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 699-702

 

S. Kilani-Morakchi, N. Aribi and N. Soltani

Activity of boric acid on German cockroaches: Analysis of residues and effects on reproduction

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 703-708