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Garlic (Allium sativum) Propagation Alternatives using Bulblets and Cloves of Different Sizes in a Semi-arid Sub-tropical Environment

M. L. Mhazo, F. C. Ngwerume & M. T. Masarirambi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: Garlic (Allium sativum) is increasing in popularity in Southern Africa. However, there is dearth of information on alternative propagules to use. The trial was carried out to find out the yield of garlic produced from aerial bulblets and two clove sizes. Study Design: The t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/4186

Line Probe Assay as a Rapid Tool for Detection of MDRTB

Rajani Ranganath, G. S. Vijay Kumar, Veerabhadra Javali & Ravi Ranganath · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: To evaluate genotypic Line Probe Assay (LPA) for rapid detection of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDRTB) directly from sputum samples in comparison with Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) on phenotypic MBBacT liquid media. Study Design: Data analysis from 86 Mycobacteriu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5650

Detecting Chemical Molecular Structure Differences among Different Iranian Barley Cultivars Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Hojjat Gholizadeh, Abbasali Naserian, Reza Valizadeh, Abdol Mansour Tahmasbi & Peiqiang Yu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Objectives: To characterize protein molecular structure using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) with univariate and multivariate molecular spectral analysis and identify the structure differences among barley cultivars. Place and Duration of Study: Six barley cultiva...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/4838

Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis among Seed Yield Traits of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.) Accessions in Ethiopia

Itefa Degefa, Yohannes Petros & Mebeaselassie Andargie · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the association of different yield related traits to seed yield of mungbean Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Haramaya University Rare research site and Hirna Research site during the 2012 cropping season. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5473

Hepatotoxic and Antidiabetic Potentials of Aqeuous Bark Extracts of Ficus asperifolia on Normal and Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Albino Rats

B. P. Omoniwa, T. O. Johnson & O. Soji-Omoniwa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aim: The aim of this research was to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of aqueous bark extract of Ficus asperifolia on alloxan-induced diabetic rats and also to investigate its toxicity potential on the liver of albino rats. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried ou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5699

Effect of Sowing Date and Plant Density on Yield and Yield Components of Lentil (Lens culinaris cv. Sistan)

Seyyed Gholamreza Moosavi, Mohamad Javad Seghatoleslami & Mohamad Reza Delarami · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: This study was conducted to study the effects of sowing date and plant density on yield and yield components of lentil cv. Sistan. Study Design: Experimental design was factorial based on randomized complete block with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: The ex...

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Utilization of Saponins, a Plant Secondary Metabolite in Enteric Methane Mitigation and Rumen Modulation

Sunil Kumar Sirohi, Navneet Goel & Nasib Singh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Methane (CH4) emission originated from the livestock is a major concern globally as it is a potent greenhouse gas and also accounts for 3-10% loss of ingested feed energy for productive purposes. Interventions for CH4 mitigation based on plant secondary metabolites (PSM) have bee...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5323

Improved RAPD Analysis of Canarium album (Lour.) Raeusch from Sichuan Province along Yangtze River in China

Zhiqiang Mei, Luquan Yang, Tiandan Zhang, Haiqing Yu, Lin Gan, Lianmei Zhang, Manman Yang & Junjiang Fu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: To build up the foundation of the classification and breeding of Canarium album cultivars in China. Methodology: The improved RAPD analysis was performed in nine samples by prolonging the ramp time from annealing to extension by using ten RAPD primers, out of twelve, which...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5015

Valuing Nature: Public Perception of Value Added by Native and Invasive Non-Native Species to a Recreational Trail Experience

Peter K. McGregor, Nicola J. Morris & Trevor J. Renals · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: To assess the effect of four animal and four plant species on the perceived monetary value of users’ single experience of a recreational trail. To assess the effect on perceived value of identifying to users that four of the species are invasive non-native species (INNS) wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5469

Dynamics of Spermatogenesis

V. Divya, V. Girish Kumar, S. Nandi & S. G. Ramchandra · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Spermatogenesis is the lengthy and chronological process. Spermatogenesis is characterized by three specific functional phases: spermatocytogenesis, meiosis, and spermiogenesis; and it involves spermatogonia, spermatocytes, and spermatids respectively. Various growth factors play...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/4289

Fetal Myocardial Reduction in Hyperglycemic Mouse Pregnancy is Associated with Dys-regulated Expression of the Anti-apoptotic Gene Bcl-2 in the Developing Heart. Preliminary Results

J. Claudio Gutierrez, M. Renee Prater, Patricia Navarrete & Steven D. Holladay · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: We previously detected significant late-gestation ventricular myocardial reduction in fetal mouse hearts from hyperglycemic dams. Flow cytometric analysis of the myocardial cells showed an enhanced rate of apoptosis, suggesting dysregulated cell death as a mechanism associa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5085

Interchromatin Granule Clusters of Mouse Preovulatory Oocytes are Enriched with Some Components of mRNA Export Machinery

N. Pochukalina Galina & S. Stepanova Irina · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

At the diplotene stage of meiotic prophase, the nucleus of mouse preovulatory oocytes contains multiple and prominent interchromatin granule clusters (IGCs). IGCs, also known as nuclear speckles, splicing factor compartments, or SC35-domains, are one of the most universal nuclear...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5609

Genomic Molecular Markers for the DNA Fingerprinting of Sperm Derived from Epinephelus lanceolatus and E. fuscoguttatus

Kenneth F. Rodrigues, Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee & Shigeharu Senoo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Groupers belong to the subfamily Epinephelinae of the family Serranidae. They are an economically important marine fisheries resource and are commercially cultivated throughout the tropical and temperate regions of the world. The aquaculture industry relies on artificial breeding...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6036

Exogenously Applied H2O2 Promotes Proline Accumulation, Water Relations, Photosynthetic Efficiency and Growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Under Salt Stress

Farha Ashfaque, M. Iqbal R. Khan & Nafees A. Khan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aim: To determine the role of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the alleviation of salt stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Design of the Study: Wheat plants were grown with or without 100 mM NaCl and were treated with 0, 50 or 100 nM H2O2 treatments. Place and Duration of Study: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5629