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Comparison of Non Parametric Stability Statistics for Improvement of Adaptation in Wheat-Rye Disomic Addition Lines

Ezatollah Farshadfar & Zahra Bahadori · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

In order to study phenotypic stability of wheat-rye disomic addition lines and comparison of non-parametric stability procedures, a randomized complete block design with three replications was carried under three different environments. Biplot analysis of stability measures class...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10996

In Situ Cattle Rumen Degradability of Urea-Molasses and Cellulase Treated Rice Straw

A. H. Karimi, S. P. Acda, S. S. Capitan, A. C. Laurena, F. Z. Tambalo, A. A. Angeles, M. M. Loresco, I. O. Aychocho & C. C. Sevilla · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

In situ (nylon bag) technique was used to investigate the effects of BIOTECH-Cellulase from Trichoderma reesei RUT-C40 on rumen degradability of rice straw in the study. Three mature rumen cannulated steers were used. Complete Randomized Design (CRD) was used to evaluate the effe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10148

Antibacterial Activity of Milk Vetch Flower Honey against Four Bacteria of Human Oral Flora: Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobasillus rhamnosus and Lactobasillus plantarum

Faezeh Kgozeimeh, Zahra Golestannejad, Marzieh Tofighi, Azadeh Ayen, Mohsen Doost Mohammadi, Shahin Gavanji & Azizollah Bakhtari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Milk vetch flower honey has valuable therapeutic effects, however, its antibacterial effect is not well understood. In present study, milk vetch flower honey was assessed for antibacterial activity against four bacterial species: Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus casei, L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9977

Neuroprotective and Free Radicals Scavenging Potentials of Some Common Leafy Vegetables Consumed in South - Eastern Nigeria

C. S. Alisi, E. S. Asiwe, A. A. Emejulu, A. C. Ene & R. N. Nwoguikpe · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Antioxidant potential, lipid peroxidation inhibition ability in brain homogenate and total phenolic and flavonoid contents of ethanol extracts of some leafy vegetables (Vernonia amygdalina, Gongronema latifolium and Ocimum gratissimum) consumed in south-eastern Nigeria were deter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9666

Effects of Iron Ions on Rosmarinic Acid Production and Antioxidant System in Melissa officinalis L. Seedlings

Keyvan Esmaeilzadeh-Salestani & Ali Riahi-Madvar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: In this study, effects of various Fe2+ concentrations on the physico-chemical parameters including contents of rosmarinic acid, flavonoid and anthocyanin as well as antioxidant enzymes activity in Melissa officinalis seedlings were analyzed. Furthermore, some morphological...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9300

Effect of Gymnema sylvestre on the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic of Oral Hypoglycemic Drug - Gliclazide in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats

Shravan Kumar Dholi, Ramakrishna Raparla & Kannappan . · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Effect of the Gymnema sylvestre 100 mg/kg and 500mg/kg) on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of (20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg) Gliclazide. Study Design: Acute and Chronic study Place and Duration of Study: Vaageswari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beside LMD Police...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8166

Evaluation of Yield and Some Agronomical Traits in Garlic Genotypes (Allium sativum L)

Hamidreza Fanaei, Mohammadreza Narouirad, Moussa Farzanjo & Mhamoudmohammad Ghasemi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The specific objective of this study was yield comparison the garlic genotypes for cultivation in region and evaluation some agronomic traits and determination correlation of coefficients these with yield in order to using in breeding programs. Study Design: Randomized Comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9090

Hypobaric Pressure Effects on Gene Expression, as a Physiological Response of Canola Varieties

Bilge Çelik & Ercan Arıcan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The main purpose of our study was to determine the expression levels of genes, which respond to low pressure in canola (Brassica napus L.) varieties Californium, Orkan, Jura and Elvis. Study Design: Canola (Brassica napus L.) varieties (Californium, Jura, Orkan and Elvis) p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10821

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline/Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanocomposite as Practical Approach for Fluoride Removal Process

Mahmoud Jokar, Reza Foroutani, Mohammad Hassan Safaralizadeh & Khalil Farhadi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

In order that removal of excess fluoride from water a novel magnetic nanocomposite has been synthesized. Magnetic nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method. Afterwards, polyaniline containing magnetic nanoparticles were prepared by in-situ do...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9108

Photosynthetic Differences in Mustard Genotypes under Salinity Stress: Significance of Proline Metabolism

Noushina Iqbal, Shahid Umar & Nafees A. Khan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: To determine the importance of proline in protection of photosynthetic capacity under salt stress in mustard cultivars (Brassica juncea L. Czern and Coss.). Design of the Study: Mustard plants were grown with or without 100mM NaCl treatments. Place and Duration of Study: The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10564

Production Technology and Applications of Kojic Acid

Jignesh Chaudhary, A. N. Pathak & Sudarshan Lakhawat · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Kojic acid is produced industrially by Aspergillus species in aerobic fermentation. The production of kojic acid is increasing because of its commercial value in industry. Kojic acid has various applications in several fields. It is widely used in cosmetic industry, medicine, foo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10643

Two-generation Reproductive Toxicity Study of Barrisal (Herbal Drug) on the Sprague Dawley Rats

Muhammad Ahmed & Aisha Azmat · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: Barrisal is a herbal medication used in Pakistan for hepatic and spleen ailments. It is composed of Aloevera. The present study was aimed to evaluate the teratogenic effects of barrisal in two generations of rats. Study Design: Two generation teratogenic activity Place and D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11275

First Report of Wound Infection with Bacillus pumilus in Iran

Hossein Azizi, Farnaz Kheirandish, Fatemeh Saleh & Mehdi Moazzami Gudarzi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Bacillus pumilus is a spore-forming bacillus that causes infections which has been rarely reported among humans. This research was the first report of isolating B. pumilus from bed sore in a patient who was a rancher in Iran. Presentation of Case: In October 2012 a man with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10825

An Ecological and Economical Strategies of Pretreatment to Explore Biovalorization Potential of Lignocellulosic Agro-Wastes for Ethanol Production

Latika Bhatia, Sonia Johri & Mohd Anis Ganaie · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Recent breakthrough in industrial biotechnology offer important opportunities for the utilization of agro-industrial residues like wheat straw, bagasse, peels of Pineapple (Ananas cosmosus), Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis var mosambi) and Litchi (Litchi chinensis). Pretreatment be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9990