Life Sciences

Salicylic acid application alleviates the salt stress effects in wheat

The alleviative effect of salicylic acid (SA) on growth and physiological parameters of two wheat verities under salt stress was studied at greenhouse condition in 2016. The experimental treatments were arranged as factorial based on a RCBD with 4 replications. Salinity stress comprised of three levels of control, 4 and 8 dS/m and the salicylic acid treatments were control (without salicylic acid) and 1 mM salicylic acid application. The experiment was carried out on two varieties of wheat (Tabasi, salinity sensitive and Arvand, salinity tolerant).

Surfactant application on growth characteristics of onion (crystal white var.) under saline water irrigation condition

Successful management of saline water could have significant potential for agricultural development inmany areas, particularly in water-scarce regions. The experiment with a factorial arrangement for treatments was conducted based on a randomized complete block design with four replications at the Research Greenhouse of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2016. Two levels of salinity were employed in the irrigation water during the growth period which maintained the electrical conductivity (EC) of soil at: 0 (control), and 4 dS/m.

Effect of types and dosage of lamtoro leaf, gamal leaf and kandang ayam leaf fertilizer on growth and results of caisin green palm plant (Brassicajuncea L)

Caisim green mustard plant (Brasiccajuncea L) has been known by the East Timorese people. This plant is a horticultural commodity that is much favored by the community starting from the upper class to the lower classes. because it has the most delicious taste compared to other mustard types. Various dishes that use mustard as a raw material used as a mixture of vegetables such as lodeh, capcay, boiled noodles and as a complement to the food mixture.

Relationship between family lifestyle and obesity in children from five to nine years old

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between family lifestyle and obesity in 88 children from five to nine years of age, through a quantitative study, in a territory covered by the Family Health Strategy. The classification of the children's weight was performed by the body mass index by age and the evaluation of the socio-demographic profile and lifestyle of the family through the application of questionnaires with the legal guardians.

Chemical and biochemical studies of relation of tumor necrosis factor gene-polymorphism in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Background: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) encodes a proinflammatory cytokine that is secreted primarily by macrophages and plays critical roles in the pathogenesis of inflammatory autoimmune and malignant diseases. (TNF-α) expression may disturb immune response and may be associated with HCC risk. Objectives: To verify the role of Tumor necrosis factor-alpha gene −308G > A polymorphism in Hepatitis C virus related hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients.

Germination of corn seed persevered in oxygen depleted minienvironment

Two corn seed samples of moisture content 11.7% and 13.2% were preserved in an air oxygen depletion minienvironment, with volume concentration <2%, control samples of moisture content 11.7 % was preserved in natural atmosphere at oxygen concentration of 20.9%. Germination of the seeds was periodically examined during the preservation, at 0, 3, 6, and 9 months. The obtained test results showed that the germination, the normal and the growth of young trees, were dependent mainly on the oxygen concentration and moisture content during 9 month storage.

Inventory of ixodidea cattle tick populations in three bioclimatic stages of côte d'ivoire

In order to improve ticks campaign fight and ticks borne diseases, an inventory of Ixodideacattle tick populations was realized in three bioclimatics (subsudanese, preforest and forest) zones of Côte d’Ivoire. This study focused particularly 8 sub-prefectures regularly crossed by transhumants cattle coming from Mali and from Burkina Faso. So, from June till August 2012, a total of 480 cattle infested by ticks were sampled. Ticks established in pastures used by the cattle of selected farms of this survey were also collected according to the “flag technic”.

Protective role of chlorella vulgaris and spirulina platensis on oxidative stress and toxicity induced by 1,2 dimethylhydrazine in rats

1, 2-Dimethylhydrazine (DMH), a toxic environmental pollutant is a well establishedprocarcinogen. DMH undergoes metabolism in the liver, resulting in the production of oxidative stress. Chlorella vulgaris (CV) and Spirulinaplatenesis(SP) are the single-celled microalgae, which have been reported to have antioxidant and anticancer properties. The present study was carried out to investigate the protective roles of CV and SP against DMH-induced oxidative stress in rat liver. Rats were divided into five groups.

GC-MS analysis of Citrullus colocynthis schrader fruit extract in benzene and ethyl acetate

Citrullus colocynthis Schrader belongs to family Cucurbitaceae. It grows widely in Melghat, Maharastra India and it has been used in folk medicine by tribals. To evaluate the different medicinal properties and compound identification GC-MS is helpful. The identification of phytochemical compounds is based on the peak area, retention time molecular weight and molecular formula.

Sociocultural theory and inclusive education: articulations through the curriculum in Brazilian context

This article highlights Vygotsky’s contributions to the discussions on the school curriculum in the perspective of Inclusive Education. The structure of the presented topics refers to the methodological approach guided by the bibliographical research. It reports elements essential to school knowledge.