Reviews

 

O. O. Oguntibeju, A. J. Esterhuyse and E. J. Truter

Cardiovascular disease and the potential protective role of antioxidants

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3107-3117

 

Murat Dikilitas, Abdurrahim Kocyigit and Fahri Yigit

A molecular-based fast method to determine the extent of DNA damages in higher plants and fungi

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3118-3127

 

 

 

Research Articles

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

Sümer Aras, Ahmet Duran, Gülay Yenilmez and Demet Cansaran Dumani

Genetic relationships among some Hesperis L. (Brassicaceae) species from Turkey assessed by RAPD analysis

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3128-3134

 

Neetu Vijay, Pramod Sairkar, Nipun Silawat, R. K. Garg and N. N. Mehrotra

Genetic variability in Asparagus racemosus (Willd.) from Madhya Pradesh, India by random amplified polymorphic DNA

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3135-3140

 

Tewin Tencomnao, Chalinee Ronpirin, Anchalee Prasansuklab and Yong Poovorawan

Decreased EGFR mRNA expression in response to antipsoriatic drug dithranol in vitro

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3141-3146

 

Jin-hua Cheng, Na Qiao, Wen-ming Zhao, Qi Xu, Hai-bo Zhang, Xiu-jun Duan, Wen-lin Ji and Guo-hong Chen

Genetic variation of Pit-1 gene in Chinese indigenous and Western goose populations

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3147-3153

 

Babak Enayati and Ghodrat Rahimi-Mianji

Genomic growth hormone, growth hormone receptor and transforming growth factor b-3 gene polymorphism in breeder hens of Mazandaran native fowls

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3154-3159

 

Mohammad Moghaddam, Seyed Abolgasem Mohammmadi, Nasser Mohebalipour, Mahmoud Toorchi, Saied Aharizad and Farzad Javidfar

Assessment of genetic diversity in rapeseed cultivars as revealed by RAPD and microsatellite markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3160-3167

 

Hui Feng, Xiao-ming Li, Zhi-yong Liu, Peng Wei and Rui-qin Ji

A co-dominant molecular marker linked to the monoecious gene CmACS-7 derived from gene sequence in Cucumis melo L.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3168-3174

 

Burtram C. Fielding and Tasnim Suliman

Comparative analysis of human coronavirus-NL63 ORF3 protein homologues

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3175-3178

 

Jianxin Zeng, Qiming Wang, Jianzhong Lin, Keqin Deng, Dongying Tang, Xiaoying Zhao and Xuanming Liu

The effects of cryptochrome photoreceptors on root growth in Arabidopsis

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3179-3183

 

Samiha Kahlaoui, David J. Walker, Enrique Correal, Pedro Martínez-Gómez, Hamadi Hassen and Sadok Bouzid

The morphology, chromosome number and nuclear DNA content of Tunisian populations of three Vicia species

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3184-3191

 

Wei Yu, Aiwu Tan and Yaozhou Zhang

Expression analysis and characteristics of Bm-LOC778477 gene, a hypothetical protein from silkworm pupae, Bombyx mori

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3192-3198

 

S. M. Shahidullah, M. M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Razi Ismail and M. A. Salam

Phenological characters and genetic divergence in aromatic rices

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3199-3207

 

Keqin Deng, Xiushan Li, Dashi Yu, Qiming Wang, Jianxin Zeng, Xiaoying Zhao, Dongying Tang and Xuanming Liu

Lectin receptor kinase LecRK-b2 localizes to plasma membrane and functions as a homdimer

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3208-3214

 

Feiquan Tan, Jianping Zhou, Zujun Yang, Yong Zhang, Li Pan and Zhenglong Ren

Characterization of a new synthetic wheat – Aegilops biuncialis partial amphiploid

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3215-3218

 

Khaled M. Suliman Elmeer, Thomas F. Gallagher and Michael J. Hennerty

RAPD-based detection of genomic instability in cucumber plants derived from somatic embryogenesis

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3219-3222

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

Angelina Subotić, Slađana Jevremović, Milana Trifunović, Marija Petrić, Snežana Milošević and Dragoljub Grubišić

The influence of gibberellic acid and paclobutrazol on induction of somatic embryogenesis in wild type and hairy root cultures of Centaurium erythraea Gillib.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3223-3228

 

G. Olaoye, O. B. Bello, A. Y. Abubakar, L. S. Olayiwola and O. A. Adesina

Analyses of moisture deficit grain yield loss in drought tolerant maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm accessions and its relationship with field performance

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3229-3238

 

C. P. Malik and Chitra Wadhwani

Influence of explanting season on in vitro multiplication of the medicinal herb, Tridax procumbens L.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3239-3243

 

Huma Saffdar, Muhammad Ashfaq, Shahid Hameed, Irfan ul Haque and Abdul Mujeeb-Kazi

Molecular analysis of genetic diversity in elite II synthetic hexaploid wheat screened against Barley yellow dwarf virus

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3244-3250

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

P. O. Uaboi-Egbenni, P. N. Okolie, O. E. Adejuyitan, A. O. Sobande and O. Akinyemi

Effect of industrial effluents on the growth and anatomical structures of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3251-3260

 

Buthelezi, S. P., Olaniran, A. O. and Pillay, B.

Turbidity and microbial load removal from river water using bioflocculants from indigenous bacteria isolated from wastewater in South Africa

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3261-3266

 

Nouri, J., Jassbi, J., Jafarzadeh, N., Abbaspour, M. and Varshosaz, K.

Comparative study of environmental impact assessment methods along with a new dynamic system-based method

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3267-3275

 

Samie, A., Obi, C. L., Igumbor, J. O. and Momba, M. N. B.

Focus on 14 sewage treatment plants in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa in order to gauge the efficiency of wastewater treatment

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3276-3285

 

C. Singh and J. Lin

Evaluation of nutrient addition to diesel biodegradation in contaminated soils

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3286-3293

 

Afiukwa, C. A., Ibiam, U. A., Edeogu, C. O., Nweke, F. N. and Chukwu, U. E.

Determination of amylase activity of crude extract from partially germinated mango seeds (Mangifera oraphila)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3294-3296

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

Muhammad Asam Raza and Shafiq-Ur-Rehman

Production and characterization of endo-b-1,4-glucanase from thermophilic fungus

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3297-3302

 

K. R. N. Reddy, P. Saritha, C. S. Reddy and K. Muralidharan

Aflatoxin B₁ producing potential of Aspergillus flavus strains isolated from stored rice grains

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3303-3308

 

Faizan Ullah, Asia Nosheen, Ishtiaq Hussain and Asghari Bano

Base catalyzed transesterification of wild apricot kernel oil for biodiesel production

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3309-3313

 

 

  

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

Xinhuai Zhao and Yao Hou

Limited hydrolysis of soybean protein concentrate and isolate with two proteases and the impact on emulsifying activity index of hydrolysates

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3314-3319

 

Sègla Wilfrid Padonou, Joseph D. Hounhouigan and Mathurin C. Nago

Physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of lafun produced in Benin

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3320-3325

 

F. I. Okungbowa and M. Osagie

Mycoflora of sun-dried sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) slices in Benin City, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3326-3331

 

 

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

H. De Wet, G. Fouche and F. R. Van Heerden

In vitro cytotoxicity of crude alkaloidal extracts of South African Menispermaceae against three cancer cell lines

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3332-3335

 

Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Ahmad Bustamam Abdul, Manal Mohamed Elhassan, Syam Mohan, Mohamed Yousif Ibrahim, Abdelbasit Adam Mariod, Nagi. A. AlHaj and Rasedee Abdullah

GC/MS determination of bioactive components and antibacterial properties of Goniothalamus umbrosus extracts

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3336-3340

 

Jirasak Wong-ekkabut, Sudarat Chadsuthi, Wannapong Triampo, Galayanee Doungchawee, Darapond Triampo and Chartchai Krittanai

Leptospirosis research: Response of pathogenic spirochete to ultaviolet-A irradiation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3341-3352

 

 

 

ENTOMOLOGY

 

Ayla Tüzün

Significance of wing morphometry in distinguishing some of the hymenoptera species

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3353-3363

 

 

 

BIOTECHNIQUES

 

Babatunde, A. I., Abiola, O. K., Osideko, O. A. and Oyelola, O. T.

Kinetic and equilibrium studies on the adsorption of Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺ ions from aqueous solutions by bamboo root biomass

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3364-3368

 

 

 

AQUACULTURE

 

Hadi Zokaei Far, Che Roos B. Saad, Hassan Mohd Daud, Sharr Azni Harmin and Shahram Shakibazadeh

Effect of Bacillus subtilis on the growth and survival rate of shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3369-3376

 

Adeniyi A. Jayeola and Ezekiel A. Folorunso

Ecological anatomy of some hydrophytes in Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3377-3381

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

 

Behnam Amiri-Besheli

Toxicity evaluation of Tracer, Palizin, Sirinol, Runner and Tondexir with and without mineral oils on Phylocnistis citrella Stainton

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3382-3386