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Molecular Genetic Markers for Assessing the Genetic Variation and Relationships in Lactuca Germplasm

Mohamed A. El-Esawi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The genus Lactuca L. belonging to the Asteraceae family, is widely distributed in different geographical and ecological areas. Lettuce and most of the other species of the genus Lactuca L. have been cultivated for their economic and medicinal importance. This review summarizes re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/20647

African Continent a Likely Origin of Family Combretaceae (Myrtales). A Biogeographical View

Jephris Gere, Kowiyou Yessoufou, Barnabas H. Daru, Olivier Maurin & Michelle Van Der Bank · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: The aim of this study was to estimate divergence ages and reconstruct ancestral areas for the clades within Combretaceae. Methods: We utilized a comprehensive dataset of 144 species of Combretaceae with a worldwide sampling to reconstruct a dated phylogeny based on a Bayesia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/17476

Taxonomic Relationships and Biochemical Genetic Characterization of Brassica Resources: Towards a Recent Platform for Germplasm Improvement and Utilization

Mohamed A. El-Esawi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The genus Brassica L. is one of the most economically important genera in the family Brassicaceae. It has an essential role in agriculture and horticulture, as well as contributing to the economy and populations health. This genus includes numerous species comprising major vegeta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/20645

Primary and Secondary Humoural Immune Response to Anti-Rabies Vaccination in Dogs Experimentally Infected with Single Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma congolense Infections and Treatment with Diminazene Aceturate

R. I. O. Nwoha & B. M. Anene · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Trypanosomosis is a disease that causes extensive physiopathological effect in the blood and tissues which may affect normal immune response in the infected host. The condition is exacerbated by the seeming existence of some resistant strains of Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/18464

Gastrointestinal Helminth Infections in a Ruminant Livestock Farm in Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria

Ogudo Uche Sylvia, Oluwole Akinola Stephen, Mogaji Hammed Oladeji, Adeniran Adebiyi Abdulhakeem, Alabi Oladimeji Micheal & Ekpo Uwem Friday · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: This study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections in ruminant livestock at DUFARMS holding of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place of Study: The study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/18812

The Effects of Raffia Palm Mesocarp on Haematological Parameters of Clarias gariepinus, a Common Niger Delta Wetland Fish

Elijah Ige Ohimain, Iniobong Reuben Inyang & George Umashi Osai · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Indigenous people of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria depend on fisheries as the main protein source. The mesocarp of raffia palm is used by the indigenous people to stupefy and catch fishes. The mechanism of action of the raffia palm mesocarp is not well understood. Hence, this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/19065

Conserving the Hidden Nature: An Overview on Conservation Efforts in United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Umer Hafeez Goursi, Malik Rapaie & Abid Mehmood · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The aim of the study is to document the threats faced by reptiles with other species in UAE and the conservation efforts done by Barari Forest Management (BFM). The study was conducted by reviewing the factors affecting the existing wildlife in 34 different sites under Barari For...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/18928

Cell Viability, Acrosomal Status and DNA Integrity in Porcine Sperm Permeabilized with Streptolysin O

C. M. Valdés, M. Barrientos-Morales, M. B. Domínguez, A. P. Cervantes, B. A. Hernández & D. Romero-Salas · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The aim of this study is to determine the use of streptolysin O (SLO), to open pores on the plasmatic membrane of the swine sperm, to see the effect on the viability, functional status and integrity of nuclear chromatin. 30 ejaculates were used; immediately after collection, seme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14778

Immune Modulation of Interleukin-1α by Noradrenaline and Cortisol in Women with PCOS (Psychoneuroimmunology Aspect)

F. Z. Zangeneh, M. M. Naghizadeh & M. Jafarabadi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Background & Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common complex condition in women associated with reproductive, metabolic and psychological features. Evidences from studies on women with PCOS and on an experimental rat PCO model suggest that the sympathetic reg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/19397

Evaluation of the Clastogenicity of SJG-136, A Novel Pyrrolobenzodiazepine DNA Interstrand Cross-linking Agent, in Comparison with Nitrogen Mustard (HN2)

F. A. Delmani, J. A. Hartley & D. E. Thurston · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: SJG-136 is a new pyrrolobenzodiazepine used as an anticancer drug with high cytotoxicity against a panel of cancer cells and proved to produce interstrand crosslinks in the minor groove of DNA. Methodology: In this work, SJG-136 (SG2000) was tested for its clastogenicity by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/19648

The Clinical and Translational Implications of Evolutionarily Preserved Intracellular Signalling Pathways

Gurdeep Singh Mannu & Angeline Bhalerao · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Despite the range of cell types found in the animal kingdom, only a limited number of signalling pathways are required to generate them. Furthermore the basic components and design of these signalling pathways remain largely homologous across the animal kingdom despite species be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/19599

Supplemental Pollination with Different Sources of Pollen in Olive (Olea europaea) ‘Manzanilla’ under Hot and Arid Environment

Grijalva-Contreras Raúl Leonel, Macías-Duarte Rubén, López-Carvajal Arturo, Martínez- Díaz Gerardo, Nuñez- Ramírez Fidel & Robles-Contreras Fabián · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: Insufficient fruit set is one of the most serious problems that affect the productivity of olive trees in desert area. The objective of this research was to evaluate the supplemental pollination from five different cultivars as sources of pollen for use on ‘Manzanilla’. Mate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/19297

Morpho-Physiological Analyses of Selected Wheat Genotypes

Ikram ur Rahaman, Azhar Hussain Shah, Iffat Nawaz, Sahibzada Qayyum Ahmad & Habib Ahmad · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Present research evaluated seventeen genotypes of wheat along with three check varieties (PS-05, Siran and Atta-Habib) under the field conditions of Agriculture Research Station (ARS) Baffa, Mansehra to identify the most suitable and high yielding variety based on morpho-physiolo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/16689

Soil Quality Dynamics during Different Growth Stages of Corn (Zea mays, L.) Cultivation in Sri Lanka

T. K. Weerasinghe & K. T. G. K. Perera · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Maize known as Corn is popular among farmers as a cost effective crop with limited fertilizers. Cutting down natural forests for the planting of monocultures has had drastic impact on the soil quality leading to changes in soil properties. In Sri Lanka, no studies have been carri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/18892

Soil Properties and Site Index in an Age Sequence of Gmelina arborea in Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria

D. L. David, J. P. Yani & J. A. Wahedi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Soil potential productivity and the site index in an age Gmelina arborea plantation in Jalingo forest plantation were studied. The plantations which were of different age variations, were mapped out into eight compartments with a measurement of 100 m x 100 m. For each of the comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/16587