The effect of magnetic field strengths (5, 10 and 15 mT) for 15, 25 and 35 min, on seed germination, vigor and seedling growth of two cabbage cultivars (Golden Acre and Green Ball) was evaluated through germination test. Higher germination percentage and vigor index was recorded...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/15654
Aims: To investigate the expression of metallothioneins (MTs) and free zinc content in gallbladderassociated with cholecystolithiasis. Study Design: Gallbladder tissue samples were obtained from patients, subjected to laparoscopic cholecystectomy, owing to the cholecystolithiasis...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/15587
To evaluate the effects of phosphorus and organic matter on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of tuberose cv. Double (Polianthes tuberosa L.) an the experiment was conducted at the Agricultural Research Center in Safiabad, in year 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons. It was...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14705
Lee Seong Wei, M. T. Mustakim, I. Noor Azlina, A. K. Zulhisyam, M. N. An’amt, Wendy Wee & N. M. Huang·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2015
A total of 300 bacterial isolates of Aeromonas spp. were isolated from diseased Red Hybrid Tilapia, Oreochromis sp. All the bacterial isolates were tested for antibiotic susceptibility against 16 types of antibiotics by using disk diffusion method. The antibiotics tested in this...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/15035
Peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARs) are ligand-activated transcription factors and members of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily. PPARβ/δ is ubiquitously expressed and has a central role in homeostasis, and has been suggested as a therapeutic target for a nu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/15064
With the rising popularity of energy drink among Nigerian youths and males especially, there is the need to investigate the possible side effect of its major constituent, caffeine on reproductive and health related issues. To test the reproductive, health, and other effects of en...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/13573
Aims: This study was carried out to determine the fish fauna in the Gediz River and by comparing the fish fauna with that of neighboring basins from a zoogeographical point of view. Place and Duration of Study: In order to establish the taxonomic and zoogeographic features of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14889
In this introductory paper we overview existing approaches to enzyme – catalysed reactions. From the Michaelis – Menten kinetics to quantum scatterings several models are considered. We try to introduce our ”information – driven measurement engines” (an other model of enzyme acti...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14298
Aims: The production of green composites based on natural fibres is rising with regard to increasing environmental problems and declining fossil raw materials. Bast fibres of papaya (Carica papaya L.) accumulate on plantations at a large scale but remain an unused resource. The c...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/15407
Alisha Akya, Farid Najafi, Nasrollah Sohrabi, Siavash Vaziri, Faizolah Mansouri, Mohsen Azizi & Farideh Akbarzadeh·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2015
Aims: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one the most common bacterial infection and Escherichia coli (E. coli) has been isolated from the majority of UTI cases. On the other hand, the rate of UTIs caused by quinolones resistant E. coli is increasing worldwide. We aimed to perform...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/12676
Aims: Phlomis cancellata is an aromatic and native plant that is a member of Labiatae. Not only a traditional medicine but also the plant is considered in modern medicine and different industries because of its essential oil characteristics. The features of essential oils in arom...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/9642
The present study was conducted in 2009 in order to investigate the effects of chlorophyll and carotenoid on determining the quality and quantity of dry tea that was obtained from the selective tea clones and was available in research bases supervised by the National Tea Research...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/11784
Ba Vi National Park (BNP) is known as one of the first parks established in Vietnam and has been well preserved against human disturbances. A study was conducted to understand altitudinal changes and aspect differences of species diversity and stand structure in evergreen broadle...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14867
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is one of the most important Medicinal plants. Since many semi arid and arid areas of Iran are affected by salinity and accessing water resources has been decreased. Proper measures need to be taken for water efficiency and efficient use of salt area in...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14878
Aim: Revamp studies on the morphology and histology of plant bug Halys dentatus F. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Study Design: Halys dentatus Fab. is acting as pest of many plants, multivoltine in nature, therefore their reproductive cycle observed throughout the year. Hence, the nu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14941