Reviews

 

Ma Yuanyuan, Zhang Yali, Lu Jiang, Shao Hongbo

Roles of plant soluble sugars and their responses to plant
cold stress

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2004-2010

 

 

Research Articles

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

S. Adisakwattana, K. Pudhom and S. Yibchok-anun

Influence of the methanolic extract from Abutilon indicum leaves in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2011-2015

 

J.R. Appidi, M.T. Yakubu, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan

Toxicological evaluation of aqueous extracts of Hermannia incana Cav. leaves in male Wistar rats

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2016-2020

 

T. Y. Wings Loo, L. J. Jin, Mary N. B. Cheung and Yi-ding Dou

Detection of Bacteroides forsythus and Porphyromonas gingivalis in infected root canals during periapical periodontitis by 16S rDNA

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2021-2026

 

Gangping Hao, Renjiu Shi, Jianmei Wang and Bing Qi

Construction of full-length cDNA library of white flower Salvia miltiorrhiza bge f.alba root and partial EST sequence analysis

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2027-2035

 

S.C. Pendota, M. T. Yakubu, D. S. Grierson and A. J. Afolayan

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities of the aqueous extract of Hippobromus pauciflorus (L.f) Radlk leaves in male Wistar rats

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2036-2041

 

B. Kalyan Chakravarthi, Rambabu Naravaneni, G. H. Philip and C. Srinivasulu Redddy

Investigation of monocrotophos toxic effects on human lymphocytes at cytogenetic level

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2042-2046

 

H. G. Mikail

In vitro trypanocidal effect of methanolic extract of Sclerocarya birrea, Commiphora kerstingii and Khaya senegalensis

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2047-2049

 

 

  

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

K. Seetharam, S. Thirumeni and K. Paramasivam

Estimation of genetic diversity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes using SSR markers and morphological characters

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2050-2059

 

X. Z. Liu, Y. M. Yang, C. S. He, H. L. Li and H. Y. Zhang

A RAMP marker linked to the tobacco black shank resistant gene

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2060-2063

 

Xueqiang Zha, Jianping Luo, Junhui Wang, Zhaojun Wei and Shaotong Jiang

Genetic characterization of the nine medicinal Dendrobium species using RAPD

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2064-2068

 

R. Vasudevan, Patimah Ismail, Johnson Stanslas and Norashikin Shamsudin

Analysis of three genetic polymorphisms in Malaysian essential hypertensive and type 2 diabetic subjects

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2069-2075

 

Leyla Açık, Fatma Öztürk, Mecit Vural, Osman Tugay and I.Sefa Gürcan

Analysis of genetic variation among accessions of critically endangered Rhaponticoides iconiensis and Rhaponticoides mykalea based on RAPD and SDS-PAGE markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2076-2082

 

Eisa El Gaali and Mona Satti

Genetic characterization of two Sudanese goat breeds (Capra hircus) using RAPD molecular markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2083-2087

 

E. Nepolo, M. Takundwa, P. M. Chimwamurombe, C. A. Cullis and K. Kunert

A review of geographical distribution of marama bean [Tylosema esculentum (Burchell) Schreiber] and genetic diversity in the Namibian germplasm

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2088-2093

 

Sayyed Hamidreza Hashemi, Sayyed Ali Mohammad Mirmohammadi-Maibody, Ghorban Ali Nematzadeh, Ahmad Arzani

Identification of rice hybrids using microsatellite and RAPD markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2094-2101

 

Ping Li, Yunwen Wang, Xiaolong Sun, Jianguo Han

Using microsatellite (SSR) and morphological markers to assess the genetic diversity of 12 falcata (Medicago sativa spp. falcata) populations from Eurasia

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2102-2108

 

Jianping Zhou, Zujun Yang, Guangrong Li, Yong Zhang, Zixian Zeng and Zhenglong Ren

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A of wheat: Identification, phylogeny and expression

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2109-2117

 

Gang Chi, Lu Gao, Keping Chen, Qin Yao, Zhe Yang, Huiqing Chen, Lin Wang

Preliminary characterization of a death-related gene in silkworm Bombyx mori

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2118-2124

 

Wayengera Misaki, Byarugaba Wilson, Kajjumbula Henry, J. Olobo, Kaddu Mulindwa

A model for mapping of Ebola and Marburg RNA integration sites in rhesus Macaca mulatta genome in silico: Ebola virus acceptors sites located on chromosomes 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2125-2130

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

D. M. Modise, A. S. Likuku, M. Thuma and R. Phuti

The influence of exogenously applied 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid on fruit drop and quality of navel oranges (Citrus sinensis L.)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2131-2137

 

Ebru Kafkas, Adem Atasay, Ferhan K. Sabir, Hüseyin Akgül and Kadir Uçgun

Effects of different irrigation intervals and fertilizer applications on certain chemical contents of ‘Braeburn’ apple cultivar

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2138-2142

 

Sri Nanan Widiyanto, Arfri Sukmawan, Nancy Haro and Heni Rahmania

Transient expression of β-glucuronidase reporter gene in Agrobacterium-inoculated shoots of various teak clones

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2143-2150

 

Semra Demir and Elvan Ozrenk

Effects of whey on the colonization and sporulation of arbuscular mycorhizal fungus, Glomus intraradices, in lentil (Lens orientalis)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2151-2156

 

Andreia de Araújo Morandim, Massuo Jorge Kato, Alberto José Cavalheiro and Maysa Furlan

Intraspecific variability of dihydrochalcone, chromenes and benzoic acid derivatives in leaves of Piper aduncum L. (Piperaceae)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2157-2162

 

Sarfaraz Khan Marwat, Mir Ajab Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar, Farooq Ahmad and Abdul Nazir

Taxonomic studies of nodulated leguminous weeds from the flora of North Western part (Dera Ismail Khan) of Pakistan

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2163-2168

 

Karuri, H. W., Ateka, E. M., Amata, R., Nyende, A. B. and Muigai, A. W. T.

Characterization of Kenyan sweet potato genotypes for SPVD resistance and high dry matter content using simple sequence repeat markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2169-2175

 

Hao Wang, Pei Fang Wang and Hui Zhang

Use of phosphorus to alleviate stress induced by cadmium and zinc in two submerged macrophytes

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2176-2183

 

M. Kaleem Abbasi, Azhar Mushtaq and Majid Mahmood Tahir

Cumulative effects of white clover residues on the changes in soil properties, nutrient uptake, growth and yield of maize crop in the sub-humid hilly region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2184-2194

 

Makinde, S. C. Olubunmi, Oluwole, O. Surukite, Ojekale, B. Anthony and Olufeyimi, S. Rachael

Effects of intrapopulation competition on morphological and agronomic characters of Jute plant (Corchorus olitorius L.)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2195-2201

 

M. Karthikeyan, K. Radhika, R. Bhaskaran S. Mathiyazhagan and R. Velazhahan

Rapid detection of Ganoderma lucidum and assessment of inhibition effect of various control measures by immunoassay and PCR

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2202-2208

 

R. Chitra, K. Rajamani and E. Vadivel

Regeneration of plantlets from leaf and internode explants of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. and Thonn.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2209-2211

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Yoshita, A., Lu, J.L., Ye, J.H. and Liang, Y.R.

Sorption of lead from aqueous solutions by spent tea leaf

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2212-2217

 

Abd El-Latif Hesham, Saad A. Alamri, Sardar Khan, Motamed E. Mahmoud and Hashem M. Mahmoud

Isolation and molecular genetic characterization of a yeast strain able to degrade petroleum polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2218-2223

 

Mishra R. R., Dangar T. K., Rath B and Thatoi H.N

Characterization and evaluation of stress and heavy metal tolerance of some predominant Gram negative halotolerant bacteria from mangrove soils of Bhitarkanika, Orissa, India

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2224-2231

 

Saeid Hassanzadeh Mobini, Mohd Razi Ismail and Hossein Arouiee

Influence of ventilation and media on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuberization and its growth characteristics

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2232-2241

 

E. E. Obasohan and J. A. O. Oronsaye

Impact of urban wastewaters on the diversity and abundance of the fish population of Ogba River in Benin City, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2242-2250

 

Xue-Bin Wang, Qin-Xin Zhao, Hou-Zhang Tan, Tong-Mo Xu and Shi- En Hui

Kinetic analysis of nitric oxide reduction using biogas as reburning fuel

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2251-2257

 

E. N. Ajani, M. C. Madukwe, A. E. Agwu and E. A. Onwubuya

Assessment of technology generating institutions in biotechnology innovation system of South-Eastern Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2258-2264

 

James I. Kanya, Jenesio I. Kinyamario, Nelson O. Amugune and Thure P. Hauser

Dispersal distance of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) pollen at the Tana River delta in the coast province, Kenya

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2265-2270

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

Hyun-Su Jung, Jeong-Min Jeon and Jae-Seong So

Lack of correlation between H2O2 production and in vitro anti-staphyloccocal activity of vaginal Lactobacillus spp.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2271-2278

 

Herminia I. Pérez, Norberto Manjarrez, Aída Solís, Héctor Luna, Mario A. Ramírez and Julia Cassani

Microbial biocatalytic preparation of 2-furoic acid by oxidation of 2-furfuryl alcohol and 2-furanaldehyde with Nocardia corallina

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2279-2282

 

F. B. Iluyemi and M. M. Hanafi

Mycelial growth interactions and mannan-degrading enzyme activities from fungal mixed cultures grown on palm kernel cake

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2283-2288

 

P. Uma Devi, S. Selvi, D. Devipriya, S. Murugan and S. Suja

Antitumor and antimicrobial activities and inhibition of in-vitro lipid peroxidation by Dendrobium nobile

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2289-2293

 

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

Xinhuai Zhao and Xiaoting Zheng

A primary study on texture modification and proteolysis of mao-tofu during fermentation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2294-2300

 

Liang Liang Zhang and Yi Ming Lin

Antioxidant tannins from Syzygium cumini fruit

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2301-2309

 

Ikegwu, O. J., Nwobasi V. N., Odoh, M. O. and Oledinma, N. U.

Evaluation of the pasting and some functional properties of starch isolated from some improved cassava varieties in Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2310-2315

 

O. C. Eruteya and S. A. Odunfa

Antimicrobial properties of three spices used in the preparation of suya condiment against organisms isolated from formulated samples and individual ingredients

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2316-2320

 

Nnamani, C. V., Oselebe, H. O. and Agbatutu, A.

Assessment of nutritional values of three underutilized indigenous leafy vegetables of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2321-2324

 

K. O. Jimoh, T. O. Olurin and J. O. Aina

Effect of drying methods on the rheological characteristics and colour of yam flours

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2325-2328

 

 

 

 

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

K. Taherpour, H. Moravej, M.Shivazad, M. Adibmoradi and B.Yakhchali

Effects of dietary probiotic, prebiotic and butyric acid glycerides on performance and serum composition in broiler chickens

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2329-2334

 

Olfa Chehab, Mohamed Ouertani, Kamel Chaieb, Abderrahman Bouraoui and Kacem Mahdouani

Growth hormone secretory in healthy aged women and men of Tunisian population

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2335-2345

 

J. K. Edijala, O. Egbogbo and A. A. Anigboro

Proximate composition and cholesterol concentrations of Rhynchophorus phoenicis and Oryctes monoceros larvae subjected to different heat treatments

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2356-2348

 

 

 

ENTOMOLOGY

 

S. Unal, E. Ozcan and A. T. Kaygin

Wood-destroying Coleopteran species in the historical buildings in Kastamonu, in Turkey

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2349-2355

 

Ali Durkaya, Birsen Durkaya, İsmail Dal

The effects of the pine processionary moth on the increment of crimean pine trees in Bartin, Turkey

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2356-2361

 

 

 

BIOTECHNIQUES

 

Jian-ping Zou, Jing Xu, Licheng Liu, Shuxiang Li, Chunfu Wu, Guanhua Du

Solubilization and purification of Escherichia coli expressed GST-fusion human vascular endothelial growth factors with N-Lauroylsarcosine

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2362-2366

 

Bin Qi, Limei Wang, and Xianjin Liu

Purification and characterization of β-glucosidase from newly isolated Aspergillus sp. MT-0204

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2367-2374

 

Siddig I. Abbdewahab, Nooraini M. Ain, Ahmad B. Abdul, Manal M. E. Taha and Tengku Azmi Tengku Ibrahim

Energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elements’ content and antimicrobial properties of Pereskia bleo and Goniothalamus umbrosus

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2375-2378

 

 

 

FISHERY SCIENCE

 

P. A. Araoye

The use of traps and the need for conservation of Synodontis fisheries in Asa Lake, Ilorin, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2379-2384

 

 

 

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

 

Olajide. P. Sobukola, Olusegun. S. Awonorin, Ayodele. M. Idowu and Olukayode. F. Bamiro

Microbial profile and critical control points during processing of ‘robo’ snack from melon seed (Citrullus lunatus thumb) in Abeokuta, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2385-2388

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

 

Peter A. Akah, Christian E. Okolo and Adaobi C. Ezike

The haematinic activity of the methanol leaf extract of Brillantasia nitens Lindau (Acanthaceae) in rats

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2389-2393

 

 

 

ANIMAL SCIENCE

 

Muthuvel Arumugam, Hari Garg, Thangappan Ajithkumar and A. Shanmugam

Antiproliferative heparin (glycosaminoglycans) isolated from giant clam (Tridacna maxima) and green mussel (Perna viridis)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2394-2396