Reviews

 

Hua Han, Shougong Zhang and Xiaomei Sun

A review on the molecular mechanism of plants rooting modulated by auxin

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 348-353

 

 

Research Article

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

M. Jaya Prakash Goud, A. Suryam, V. Lakshmipathi and M. A. Singara Charya

Extracellular hydrolytic enzyme profiles of certain South Indian basidiomycetes

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   NOT AVAILABLE

 

Mmbengwa, V., Samie, A., Gundidza, M., Matikiti, V., Ramalivhana, N. J. and Magwa, M.L.

Biological activity and phytoconstituents of essential oil from fresh leaves of Eriosema englerianum

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 361-364

 

Syed Kashif Nawaz, Samreen Riaz, Saba Riaz and Shahida Hasnain

Screening for anti-methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteriocin producing bacteria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 365-368

 

Achour, M., Ben Younes, R., Kochbati, L., Kahla, S., Zeghal, D., Maalej, M., Zouari, F. and Oueslati, R.

Production of recombinant proteins GST L1, E6 and E7 tag HPV 16 for antibody detection of Tunisian cervical cancer patients

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 369-374

 

 

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

Zamarud Shah, Iqbal Munir Shahid Ali, Arshad Iqbal, Saqib Mumtaz, Rab Nwaz and Zahoor Ahmed Swati

Genetic diversity of Pakistani maize genotypes using chromosome specific simple sequence repeat (SSR) primer sets

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 375-379

 

P. Tshilenge, K. K. Nkongolo, M. Mehes and A. Kalonji

Genetic variation in Coffea canephora L. (Var. Robusta) accessions from the founder gene pool evaluated with ISSR and RAPD

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 380-390

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

Mbah, M. C. and Akueshi, C. O.

Aflatoxin in mould infested sesame seeds

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 391-394

 

R. Thirugnanasampandan, V. N. Mutharaian and V. Narmatha Bai

In vitro propagation and free radical studies of Smilax zeylanica Vent

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 395-400

 

B. E. Ayisire, L. A. Akinro and S. O. Amoo

Seed germination and in vitro propagation of Piliostigma thonningii – an important medicinal plant

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 401-404

 

Edna C. Matthews-Njoku, O. M. Adesope and Chiamaka Iruba

Acceptability of improved crop production practices among rural women in Aguata agricultural zone of Anambra State, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 405-411

 

M. Anisuzzaman, M. Ashrafuzzaman, Mohd. Razi Ismail, M. K. Uddin and M. A. Rahim

Planting time and mulching effect on onion development and seed production

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 412-416

 

M. Sarmah, A. Rahman, A. K. Phukan, and G. Gurusubramanian

Effect of aqueous plant extracts on tea red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae, Nietner (Tetranychidae: Acarina) and Stethorus gilvifrons Mulsant

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 417-423

 

Tchoumbougnang François, Jazet Dongmo Pierre Michel, Sameza Modeste Lambert, Fombotioh Ndifor, Wouatsa Nangue Arlette Vyry, Amvam Zollo Paul Henri and Menut Chantal

Comparative essential oils composition and insecticidal effect of different tissues of Piper capense L., Piper guineense Schum. et Thonn., Piper nigrum L. and Piper umbellatum L. grown in Cameroon

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 424-431

 

G. Y. Han, X. F. Wang, G. Y. Zhang and Z. Y. Ma

Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration of recalcitrant cottons (Gossypium hirsutum)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 432-437

 

Omid Karami and Khosro Piri

Shoot organogenesis in oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 438-440

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Mushtaq Ahmad, Sofia Rashid, Mir Ajab Khan, Muhammad Zafar, Shazia Sultana and Sobia Gulzar

Optimization of base catalyzed transesterification of peanut oil biodiesel

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 441-446

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

M. K. Oladunmoye, F. C. Adetuyi and F. A. Akinyosoye

Effect of Cassia hirsuta (L) extract on DNA profile of some microorganisms

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 447-450

 

Nabil Souissi, Ali Bougatef, Yosra Triki-ellouz and Moncef Nasri

Production of lipase and biomass by Staphylococcus simulans grown on sardinella (Sardinella aurita) hydrolysates and peptone

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 451-457

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

Evelyn Madoroba, Emma T. Steenkamp, Jacques Theron, Geert Huys, Ilse Scheirlinck and T. Eugene Cloete

Polyphasic taxonomic characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from spontaneous sorghum fermentations used to produce ting, a traditional South African food

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 458-463

 

Marica Rakin, Ljiljana Mojovic, Svetlana Nikolic, Maja Vukasinovic and Viktor Nedovic

Bioethanol production by immobilized Sacharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus cells

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 464-471

 

Ezekiel Olufunke Oluseyi and Onyeoziri Ngozi Francisca

Preliminary studies on the antimicrobial properties of Buchholzia coriacea (wonderful kola)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 472-474

 

 

 

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

Karuppanapandian T, Pritam Bala Sinha, Kamarul Haniya A and Manoharan K

Chromium-induced accumulation of peroxide content, stimulation of antioxidative enzymes and lipid peroxidation in green gram (Vigna radiata L. cv. Wilczek) leaves

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 475-479

 

George, B. O. and Osharechiren, O. I.

Oxidative stress and antioxidant status in sportsmen two hours after strenuous exercise and in sedentary control subjects

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 480-483

 

Huda-Faujan, N., Noriham, A., Norrakiah, A. S. and Babji, A. S.

Antioxidant activity of plants methanolic extracts containing phenolic compounds

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 484-489

 

 

 

BIOTECHNIQUES

 

Y.-F. Zhang, Y. Yong, X. He, X.-H. Cheng, Q.-D. Yang and X.-Q. HU

Fraction V of bovine albumin improves the adherence and survival of adult rat cerebral cortex neurons in primary culture

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 490-498

 

Igwe, J. C., Ekwuruke, A., Gbaruko, B. C. and Abia, A. A.

Detoxification of copper fungicide using EDTA-modified cellulosic material

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 499-506

 

Benevolent Orighomisan Atolaiye, Jonathan Oyebamiji Babalola, Matthew Ayorinde Adebayo and Matthew Oluleke Aremu

Equilibrium modeling and pH-dependence of the adsorption capacity of Vitex doniana leaf for metal ions in aqueous solutions

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 507-514