Reviews

 

M. A. Vazquez-Cruz, I. Torres-Pacheco, R. Miranda-Lopez, O. Cornejo-Perez, A. Roque Osornio-Ríos, Rene Romero-Troncoso and R. G. Guevara-Gonzalez

Potential of mathematical modeling in fruit quality

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 260-267

 

 

 

Research Articles

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

Mahmut Caliskan, Stavros Bashiardes and Andrew C. Cuming

A plasma membrane H⁺ATPase gene is germination-induced in wheat embryos

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 268-272

 

M. Masratul Hawa, B. Salleh and Z. Latiffah

Characterization and intraspecific variation of Fusarium semitectum (Berkeley and Ravenel) associated with red-fleshed dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus [Weber] Britton and Rose) in Malaysia

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 273-284

 

Ramakrishnan Nagasundara Ramanan, Wong Bee Tik, Hamid Rajabi Memari, Siti Nor Ani Azaman, Tau Chuan Ling, Beng Ti Tey, Mohd. Azmi Mohd. Lila, Mohd. Puad Abdullah, Raha Abdul Rahim and Arbakariya B. Ariff

Effect of promoter strength and signal sequence on the periplasmic expression of human interferon-α2b in Escherichia coli

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 285-292

 

Hosain Shasavarani and Ghodrat Rahimi-Mianji

Analysis of genetic diversity and estimation of inbreeding coefficient within Caspian horse population using microsatellite markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 293-299

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

Yue-Fei Xu, Xiao-Ling Sun, Jing-Wei Jin and He Zhou

Protective roles of nitric oxide on antioxidant systems in tall fescue leaves under high-light stress

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 300-306

 

Abdullah Kadayifci, Gokhan Ismail Tuylu, Ulas Senyigit and Hasan Oz

A research on determining the friction losses formed in the small diameter floppy polythene pipe lines

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 307-313

 

Ghader Mirzaghaderi

A simple metaphase chromosome preparation from meristematic root tip cells of wheat for karyotyping or in situ hybridization

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 314-318

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

F. A. Oguzie and G. A. Okhagbuzo

Concentrations of heavy metals in effluent discharges downstream of Ikpoba river in Benin City, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 319-325

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

Mohammed Fadlinizal Abd Ghafar, K. Nagendra Prasad, Kong Kin Weng and Amin Ismail

Flavonoid, hesperidine, total phenolic contents and antioxidant activities from Citrus species

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 326-330

 

 

 

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

Hou-Zhang Tan, Xue-Bin Wang, Yan-Qing Niu and Tong-Mo Xu

Influence of metal elements on the evolution of CO and CH₄ during the pyrolysis of sawdust

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 331-339 

 

Badmus, Jelili A., Odunola, Oyeronke A., Obuotor, Efere M. and Oyedapo, Oyeboade O.

Phytochemicals and in vitro antioxidant potentials of defatted methanolic extract of Holarrhena floribunda leaves

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 340-346 

 

G. R. Wang, N. M. Qi and Z. M. Wang

Application of a stir-tank bioreactor for perfusion culture and continuous harvest of Glycyrrhiza inflata suspension cells

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 347-351

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

 

Gholamreza Dehghan Noudeh, Mohammad Hasan Moshafi, Payam Kazaeli and Farideh Akef

Studies on bioemulsifier production by Bacillus licheniformis PTCC 1595

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 352-356

 

 Shazia A. Bukhari, Fatima Jalal, S. A. Nagra and M. I. Rajoka

DNA damage and plasma homocysteine levels are associated with serum metabolites and mineral constituents’ profiles in children with persistent diarrhea

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 357-361

 

 

 

ANIMAL SCIENCE

 

Hammoudi, S. M., Aït-Amrane, A., Belhamiti, T. B. Khiati, B. Niar, A. and Guetarni D.

Seasonal variations of sexual activity of local bucks in western Algeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 362-368 

 

I. A. K. Youssao, P. C. Tobada, B. G. Koutinhouin, M. Dahouda, N. D. Idrissou, G. A. Bonou, U. P. Tougan, S. Ahounou, V. Yapi-Gnaoré, B. Kayang, X. Rognon and M. Tixier-Boichard

Phenotypic characterisation and molecular polymorphism of indigenous poultry populations of the species Gallus gallus of Savannah and Forest ecotypes of Benin

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 369-381