Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences. JBES |- October, 2018 Issue (J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(4)

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Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences-JBES is an open-access scholarly research journal, published by International Network for Natural Sciences-INNSPUB. JBES published original scientific articles in different field of Environmental Sciences and Biodiversity. JBES published 2 Volume and 12 issue per calender year.

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IJAAR | September 2018 Issue | Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3)

Effect of soybean meal substitution with okara in growing rabbits in fattening phase in northern Benin

By: Cham Donald Adégbéïga Alabi, Yao Akpo, Alassan Assani Seidou, Hilaire Sorébou Sanni Worogo, Yaya Idrissou, Maximilien Azalou, Josias Adjassin, Brice Assogba, Ibrahim Alkoiret Traoré

Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3), 1-10.

The Technology Increasing Rice Production in Swampland

By: Idawanni, Fenty Ferayanti
Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3), 11-15.

The technology rising corn production on dry land

By: Fenty Ferayanti, Idawanni
Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3), 16-20.

Evaluation of yields, pests and soil nutrients in sorghum-groundnut cropping system in Western Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap and Abyei, South Sudan

By: Makur J. Achuoth
Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3), 21-36.

Effect of sowing method and weed pressure on growth and quality of onion (Allium Cepa) seedlings

By: Edith Charewa, Lovejoy Tembo, Sommerset Mhungu         

Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3), 37-44.

Genetic resistance of maize inbred lines to Striga hermonthica

By: Zziwa Simon, Rubaihayo Patrick, Lwanga Charles Kasozi, MuwongeAbubaker
Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3), 45-53.

Quality of physicochemical properties, color and sensory evaluation with the treatment of maturity and storage in papaya (Carica papaya L.)

By: Rita Hayati, Syamsuddin, Siti Hafsah, Halimursyadah
Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res. 13(3), 54-66.

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International Journal of Biosciences-IJB| September, 2018 Issue, Int. J. Biosci. 13(3

Int. J. Biosci. 13(3)

Clonal propagation of blueberries mini cutting sunder subtropical conditions

By: Muhammad Shahab, Sergio Ruffo Roberto, Ronan Carlos Colombo, João Pedro Silvestre, Saeed Ahmed, Renata Koyama, Ibrar Hussain
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 1-9.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.1-9

Varietal performance of Gerbera Jamesonii Cut flower under poly tunnel conditions

By: Muhammad Rizwan, Usman Shoukat Qureshi, Saman Chughtai, Abdul Ahad Qureshi, Maila-al-Saba Shah, Abdul Haleem
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 10-18.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.10-18

Physiochemical and quality parameters of oil extracted from fruit of Olea ferruginea from various areas of Pakistan

By: Umara Afzal, Muhammad Awais, Pervaiz Anwar, Haleema Bibi, Mehwish Arshad, Mehwish Yaqoob, Faryal Kabir, Muhammad Gulfraz
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 19-28.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.19-28

Comparative study of proximate composition and mineral contents in Ctenopharyngoden idella and Rita rita collected from River Chenab

By: Muhammad Asrar, Mubashra Tabasum, Khizar Samiullah, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Muhammad Samee Mubarik, Riffat Yasin, Shaheen Fatima, Abdul Rauf, Shakeela Naz, Mahpara Gilani, Muhammad Tayyab
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 29-37.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.29-37

Cloning, expression and purification of L-asparginase II from Escherichia coli in E. coli BL21DE3

By: S. Noor Basha, Murali K.R. Tummuru, A. Krishna Satya, Chitra Bajji, Narendranath Alluri
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 38-44.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.38-44

In vitro antifungal activity of Embelia schimperi (Vatke) and Conyza floribunda

By: Elibariki Eliangilisa Kowero, Cecilia Leweri, Musa Chacha
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 45-50.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.45-50

Effect of interaction zinc-salinity of soil on parameters (proline, soluble sugar and protein) in bean (Vicia faba L.)

By: Hadjira Bouker, Houcine Abdelhakim Reguieg Yssaad, Mohamed Arbaoui, Amaria Belarbi
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 51-57.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.51-57

Describing intermediate host snails in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines: a phenetic analysis

By: Johara F. Aquino, Sharon Rose M. Tabugo
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 58-67.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.58-67

Comparison of liver function tests between different genotypes of HBV and HCV in non-responders of HBV-HCVCo-infected patients with healthy controls

By: Naveeda Manzoor, Kirn-e-Muneera, Muhammad Adnan S, Naseer Ahmed, Shazia Fatima
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 68-74.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.68-74

Influence of processing and preservation processes on technological and organoleptic qualities of Coptodon guineensis and Sarotherodon melanotheron in south Benin

By: Martinien Hospice Mahussi Assogba, Chakirath Folakè Arikè Salifou, Serge Gbênagnon Ahounou, Mahamadou Dahouda, Antoine Chikou, Souaïbou Farougou, Issaka Youssao Abdou Karim
Int. J. Biosci. 13(3), 75-93.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/13.3.75-93

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Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES): JBES |- September, 2018 Issue (J. Bio. Env. Sci. ...

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3)

Zooplankton diversity and its relationships with environmental variables in a West African tropical coastal lagoon (Ebrié lagoon, Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa)

By: Yao Saki Appiah, Raphaël N’doua Etilé, Kouakou Augustin Kouamé, Essetchi Paul Kouamélan

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 1-16.

Sustainability assessment of soil properties in Coffea arabica – based agroforestry systems of Atok, Benguet, Philippines

By: Conrado C. Bao-idang

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 17-31.

The Influence of Mycorrhiza and Phosphate Rock Fertilizer on the Growth of Cacao Seedling

By: Husaini, Ashabul Anhar, Teti Arabia

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 32-37.

Loss of arable land due to rapid urbanization: a remote sensing based study on Gujrat District, Pakistan

By: Naima Anwar, Saima Siddiqui

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 38-47.

Health evaluation of Kedangpahu watershed in relation to flood problem at Kutai Barat Regency

By: Suparjo, Muhammad Sumaryono, Marjenah, Sigit Hardwinarto

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 48-55.

First report of tree species of Minalungao National Park, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

By: Erwin G. Dela Cruz, Paul Henric N. GojoCruz,Eden S. David, Evaristo A. Abella, Khristina G. Judan Cruz

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 56-62.

Effect of grafting season, rootstocks and seedling age on success of stone grafting and pigments synthesis in Sindhri leaves

By: Sidra Kiran, Javed Iqbal, Allah Bakhsh, Hafiz Asif-ur-Rehman, Hameed Ullah, Iftikhar Ahmad, Fatma Bibi, Samad Raza, Atif Iqbal, Syed Inam Ullah Shah Bukhari, Subhan Danish

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 63-72.

Heavy metal contents, phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activities of Astragalus eremophilus

By: Hameed Ur Rehman, Aftab Ahmad, Dr Zahidullah Khan, Baharullah Khattak, Nisar Ahmad, Mobeen Kalsoom, Haleema Sadia, Najeeb Ullah, Yasir Ihtisham, Summiya Kanwal

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 73-88.

Calculation and mapping of rainwater harvesting potential through GIS to conserve water from the roads runoff of Lahore, Pakistan

By: Rumana Siddiqui, Saima Siddiqui, Kanwal Javid, M. Ameer Nawaz Akram

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 89-97.

The effectiveness of ecotourism management of multidimensional scaling (MDS) in Mount Rinjani National Park

By: Hairil Anwar, Lies Rahayu W. F, Chafid Fandeli, M. Baiquni

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 13(3), 98-108.

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Population Structure and Threats to Sustainable Management of Woody Plant Species in a Semi-Arid Agro-Ecosystem in Nigeria || JBES V.8-N.2

By: T.H. Dauda, S.O. Jimoh, I.O. Azeez

This study was conducted to assess population structure and threat to the sustainable management of woody species in the various ago-ecosystems in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area (LGA) Katsina State, Nigeria. Purposive and stratified random sampling techniques were used to collect data from 21 randomly demarcated 100m × 100m sample plots. All woody plant species found in the sample plots with stem diameter >2 cm at 20cm above ground, were recorded. Population structure was summarized by diameter classes. For the identification of threats, field and questionnaire surveys were used. A total of 50 questionnaires were distributed at ten questionnaires per ward in five out of the 11 wards in the LGA.

The highest numbers (350) of small diameter trees (0.1-1.0cm) were recorded in the agrosilvopastoral system. This was followed by silvopastoral and agrisilviculture systems with 89 and 85, respectively. However, the highest number of large diameter woody tree species was recorded in the silvopastoral system followed by agrosilvopastoral and agrisilviculture systems. The regular reverse J-shaped and fairly regular reverse J-shaped size class distribution observed for agrosilvopastoral and silvopastoral respectively, suggest a recuperating population. Over exploitation, debarking, de-branching, root- digging, leaf harvesting, seed harvesting, poor regeneration, slow rate of growth, wind effect and bush burning were the major threats to sustainable management of woody plant species in the study area. The implications of our findings for sustainable management of woody plant species in the study area are discussed and recommendations are made.

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Carbon dioxide and energy fluxes above an oil palm canopy in peninsular Malaysia || IJAAR - V9N2-P137-46

By: MH Haniff, Anis Ibrahim, Nur Maisarah Jantan, Nuramanina Shahabudin, Hasimah Mos, Yusri Yusup

A study was conducted on carbon dioxide (CO2) and energy fluxes (i.e. latent (L) and sensible heat (H)) above the canopy of mature oil palms planted on the inland mineral soil in Keratong, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. The measurement was conducted over an 18-month period from September 2013 to August 2014, using the eddy covariance method. There was a significant seasonal variation in the monthly averaged CO2 fluxes over the measurement period. The monthly averaged CO2 flux values ranged between -2 to -6 μmol m–2 s–1, with an average value of about -3.5 μmol CO2 m–2 s–1. This could be due to the irregular cumulative monthly precipitation and net radiation during the observation period. Relatively low average monthly CO2 flux (or high uptake of CO2) also corresponds with the lowest monthly average LE and rainfall in months February 2013 and 2014. The negative CO2 flux value shows that the mature oil palm ecosystem from an inland mineral soil area in Peninsular Malaysia was a sink for CO2. Analysis of energy balance closure shows that the slope between latent and sensible heat fluxes and total incoming energy was about 0.69 with an r2 value of 0.86. The slope value obtained in this study suggests that there was a surplus of available energy compared to the measured energy fluxes. Energy balance ratio was about 0.81 and comparable to other agricultural surfaces. This means that 81% of the available energy was accounted through the surface flux measurements.

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Environmental risk assessment of Macabalan creek water in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines - JBES 2017

By: Joseph Bansilay, Ma. Judith Felisilda, Mohammad-Nor Ibrahim, Keir Joshua Maraviles, Richiel Lou Villanueva, Van Ryan Kristopher R. Galarpe

J. Bio. & Env. Sci. 2017

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Creek water carries both domestic and commercial wastewater consequently draining organic and inorganic pollutants to coastal water.

 

The present study dealt on the environmental risk assessment of creek water stretching in Macabalan-Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Selected physicochemical analyses of water samples were carried in both temporal and spatial variations. Risk quotient (RQ), water quality index (WQI), and brine shrimp lethality test (BSL) was employed to draw environmental risk estimate. Overall, dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations were below the standard set regardless of temporal and spatial variations. Both RQ and WQI showed good statuses on creek water quality despite the low DO.

 

The BSLT similarly indicated a higher concentration for LC50 to be established. The study was preliminary and further monitoring may be essential.

 

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Water quality and risk assessment of tributary rivers in San Fernando, Bukidnon Philippines-JBES

By: Van Ryan Kristopher R. Galarpe, Kristal Jane L. Heyasa, Brawner Brian L. Heyasa

J. Bio. Env. Sci. 11(1), 266-273, July 2017.

Bukidnon, Philippines being identified as an agricultural province needs to ensure water sustainability vital to support its agroeconomy.

 

This study considered Tigua River with three river tributaries and Salug River with single station in San Fernando, Bukidnon. Analysis employed single sampling technique to initially assess river tributaries. Studied water quality parameters were pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), oxidizing redox potential (ORP), turbidity, salinity, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) using portable pre-calibrated meters. Nitrates were also determined using Bruccine colorimetric method. Analyzed heavy metals in total form were copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and chromium (Cr) using Flame-Atomic absorption spectrophometry (AAS). Overall, studied river tributaries passed national regulation with risk quotient (RQ) showing no potential pollution. Heavy metals were below detection limit indicating less traceable quantities in river tributaries.

Salinity, conductivity, and TDS showed positive correlation. The study was preliminary and further monitoring may be needed.

Get citied by just copy the text: Van Ryan Kristopher R. Galarpe, Kristal Jane L. Heyasa, Brawner Brian L. Heyasa. Water quality and risk assessment of tributary rivers in San Fernando, Bukidnon Philippines. J. Bio. Env. Sci. 11(1), 266-273, July 2017.

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Antibacterial property of Atuna racemosa Rafin. Chrysobalanaceae shell and kernel extracts- IJB

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By: Jinebeth S. Pacaña, Van Ryan Kristopher R. Galarpe

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This research evaluated the antibacterial potential of the aqueous, ethyl acetate, methanol, and decocted extracts of the shell and kernel of Atuna racemosa Rafin. Chrysobalanaceae (tabon-tabon). 

The antimicrobial screening was done against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by paper disc diffusion method. The A. racemosa shell and kernel showed resistant to intermediate antimicrobial activity against E. coli and S. aureus in aqueous extracts with mean zone of inhibition of 7.7 mm and 9.8 mm, ethyl acetate extracts with 9.2 mm and 12.8 mm, methanol extracts with 9.5 mm and 13.2 mm, and decoction extracts with 7.3 mm and 11.0 mm, respectively. Ethyl acetate extracts with the highest antibacterial activity against E. coli obtained minimum inhibitory concentration values of 0.11375 mg/mL in shell and 2.92 mg/mL in kernel for both bacterial strains. Methanol extracts with the highest antibacterial activity against S. aureus obtained minimum inhibitory concentration values of 0.81375 mg/mL in shell for both test organisms, and 8.57 mg/mL for E. coli and 2.138 mg/mL for S. aureus in kernel. Overall, the ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of A. racemosa kernel showed good antibacterial potential against bacterial strains. Further investigation is needed to determine the bioactive components present in these extracts.

Citation Sample: Jinebeth S. Pacaña, Van R.K.R. Galarpe. July 2017. Antibacterial property of Atuna racemosa Rafin. Chrysobalanaceae shell and kernel extracts. Int. J. Biosci. 11(1), 443-448

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