All the 8 lakes and 3 rivers in Damoh District, were studied to analyse the effect of change in Physico-chemical parameters on the planktons, fish and anphibian population and distribution. Due to manhandling of these water bodies, the parameters changed, which led to population fluctuation of phytoplanktons and fish and anphibian.
Globally, agriculture is still facing the challenge of supplying humanity with food, every year millions of people are added to the billions to be fed. Food production faces increasing population, a deficit to cover the needs of the global population with food (Francis, 1986). The famine in some vast regions of the world and continues to make havoc in Sub-Saharan Africa and the DRC in particular, the scourge is increasingly felt. The spaces to produce the food are reduced with the erosive phenomenon and flooding caused by global warming.
Methanol and water soluble extract of Detarium microcarpum Guill and Perr effect of Roo-knot nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) were studied in Laboratory of the Department of Crop Protection, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola in 2014. Root-knot nematode (M. javanica) juvenile mortality in the Laboratory and chemical compound responsible were ascertained.
Mitochondrial dysfunction is heavily noticed by increasing production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production that are generated as a byproduct of aerobic respiration and various other metabolic processes. To regulate the level of ROS in the human body calorie restriction (CR) and antioxidant plays a dramatic role in maintaining the metabolism of the body. CR is a non – genetic intervention defined as a reduction in calories intake without malnutrition. CR simply slows down the metabolism of the body as a result less production of ROS occurs and hence prevents from cellular damage.
Agricultural productivity in sub Saharan African (SSA) countries, especially Zimbabwe, has been reducing despite the many investments made in the development and promotion of agricultural technology. Conservation agriculture (CA) is a technology that has availed solutions to agricultural production constraints, land degradation and low crop yields in Zimbabwe. Technology adoption is one key aspect that enhances productivity in any farming system; however, adoption is influenced by several factors. This study sought to determine the factors affecting CA adoption in Domboshawa, Zimbabwe.
This study evaluated the antioxidant and effect of pH and temperature on the antibacterial efficacy of the stem bark extracts (acetone and ethanol) of Trichilia heudelotii on some pathogenic bacteria using standard procedures. The percentage yields were 9.62±0.01% and 10.20±0.10% while the antioxidant activity of the plant extracts was concentration dependent with IC50 of 1.31±0.15 and 1.55±0.03 for ethanol and acetone extracts as compared to reference ascorbic acid (0.40±0.15).
AmaranthusviridisL. leaves, stem and roots were selected to find out their antifungal properties against a phytopathogenic fungus Botrytis cinereaPers. Ex Fr. Extracts of leaves, stems and roots were prepared in methanol and their different concentrations were tested against B. cinerea. All the applied conc. of leaves extract viz. 1%, 2% & 3% inhibited the growth of B. cinerea. 1% concentration was more effectively retard the dry biomass of test fungus 82.2%. Methanol extract of A.
In this study, we have reported an efficient protocol for induction of callus and regeneration without sterliztion step of some sugarcane cultivars. Callus induction from young leaf tissues was attained from MS culture medium supplemented with different concentrations of the growth regulator substances. The results showed that the highest callus rate on MS medium supplemented with 3-4mg/l 2,4D. The highest multiplication of arpical meristem was observed on MS medium which was supplemented with BAP 2-2.5 mg/l, kinetin 0,2 mg/l, 10mg/l PVP and 15% coconut juice.
Rice is a staple food of many parts of the world, with Thailand consistently in the top 3 global rice exporters. However, due to the practice of costly input utilization over several decades, the sustainability and biological backbone of rice production has deteriorated around the country, pushing many Thai farmers to use more synthetic chemical inputs and go into greater debt.
Apple Health care associated infections (HCAIs) are increasing among patients and drawing governments and regulatory bodies. Proper bio medical waste (BMW) management reduces cross infection in hospitals, but compliance to follow these rules and recommended instructions is commonly poor.