Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences
Volume 2, Issue 3
2013 · pp. 185–281 · 18 articles
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 3
- Published
- 2013
- Pages
- 185–281
- Articles
- 18
- Sections
- 5
- ISSN
- e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
- Journal
- AJBLS
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
DNA Barcoding : Current Advances and Future Prospects -A Review
Prerna Vohra, K.S Khera
pp. 185–189 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
DNAbarcoding is a molecular-based identification system, recently introduced in the scientific community. This method is not new to science, but the real innovation is not in the discrimination system itself. DNA barcodi…
- Review
Interactions between Vegetation and Avifauna in Amazon Forest
Fabio Rossano Dario
pp. 190–195 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Vegetation is one of the most important characteristics of the environment because it supports animal life. Any interfering with the vegetation produces direct effects on the fauna through the increase, decrease, or alte…
- Review
Role of GSK-3 β in Neurodegenerative Disorders
Nibha Sagar, Madhukar Saxena
pp. 196–200 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Glycogen synthase kinase (GSK-3) is a ubiquitously expressed, highly conserved serine/threonine protein kinase found in all eukaryotes. The GSK-3 was first characterized for its role in glycogen metabolism by phosphoryla…
Research Article
- Article
Influence of Fluoride Exposure on Hypothalamic Pitutary Gonadal Axis Hormones and Semen Quality
Dushyant Singh Chauhan, Vivek Pratap Singh, Sudhanshu Mishra, Sandeep Tripathi, Mukesh Tiwari, Anurag Tomar
pp. 201–206 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
The main objective of the present study was to explore the influence of fluoride exposure on reproductive hormones in different stages of fluorosis. Since, fluoride has been reported to be a causative factor for reduced …
- Article
Freshwater Nematodes from Matang Wild-Life and Kubah National Park Rivers, Sarawak, Malaysia
Shabdin Mohd. Long, Nor Yasmin Kasim
pp. 207–211 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Freshwater nematode surveys were carried out at Rayu River (Matang Wildlife Centre) and Cina River (Kubah National Park) to identify the species of freshwater nematodes that inhabited both rivers and to determine the rel…
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Urinary Dialkyl Phosphate Metabolites of Organophosphorus in Pesticide Sprayers of Mango Plantation in Malihabad Lucknow
Quazi S. Haque, Farrukh Jamal, Sangram Singh, Rakesh K. Singh, S.K. Rastogi
pp. 212–218 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Organophosphorus pesticides are the most commonly used pesticides in Mal and Malihabad areas of Lucknow. The agricultural workers, sprayers, formulators and applicators are exposed to occupational hazards of pesticides d…
- Article
Ontogenetic Variability of Information Condition of the Renal Tubular System of White Rats
Areshidze D. A., Timchenko L. D.
pp. 223–226 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
We investigated the developmental changes of the information parameters of the renal tubular system which displays the level of adaptive resources. It was found a cyclic variation of the studied parameters. Ontogenetic p…
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Electrophoretic Haemolymph Protein Profile in Beauveria bassiana Inoculated and Subsequent Treatment of Ethanolic Plant Extracts, Dusting of Plant Powder in Silkworm Bombyx mori L.
Chavan J. A., Gaikwad Y. B, Bhawane G. P.
pp. 227–233 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
The effect of Beauveria bassiana and subsequent treatment of ethanolic plant extracts and dusting of plant powder on concentration of the haemolymph proteins were examined in the larvae of Bombyx mori PM race on the 3rd …
- Article
In vitro Propagation of Acampe papillosa Lindl. (Orchidaceae) through Direct Somatic Embryogenesis using Leaf Explants
Somanatha Jena, Ram Chandra Jena, Rasmita Bhol
pp. 234–240 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Amethod has been developed for the regeneration of the Orchid cultivar Acampe papillosa Lindl. The present study reports a research carried out with different concentrations and combinations of auxins and cytokinins to a…
- Article
Community Composition of Dung Beetle and Population Dynamics of Tiniocellus spinipes in a Scrub Jungle Ecosystem
Anitha Rani. A, K.P. Sanjayan
pp. 241–246 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
The community composition of dung beetles inhibiting the scrub jungle ecosystem was recorded by sampling beetles associated with dung pads. The survey period of two years yield 62159 individuals comprising of 33 dung bee…
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Effect of Physico-Chemical Changes in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seeds due to Storage
Chitra Bhattacharya, Bhawana Pandey, Seema Paroha
pp. 254–257 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Sesamum is widely spread world and is cultivated for its edible seed and oil. It was made to determine the differences in physicochemical properties of Sesame varieties with different seed coat colours viz white, black, …
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Assessment of the Effect of Yaji on the Liver Profile of Adult Albino Wistar Rats
Festus, O.O., Agbo, G.E., Ihongbe, J.C., Osadolor, H.B., Okodua, M.A., Nwaopara, A.O., Unuabonah, F.H.
pp. 258–263 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
The excessive consumption of Yaji and its additives in Nigeria has raised a growing concern especially as it remains the sauce for the meat delicacy called 'Suya', leaving the liver, the main organ of metabolism at risk.…
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Influence of Body Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) on Serum Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance in Apparently Healthy Adults
Festus, O. O., Ovie, E. G., Osadolor, H. B., Ihongbe, J. C., Osagie, E. V., Unuabonah, F. H., Eidangbe A. P.
pp. 264–269 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Serum creatinine and creatinine clearance are widely used clinically as an index of renal function to diagnose, treat and follow up renal diseases. One of the factors influencing the creatinine and its clearance is said …
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Phytochemical Analysis and Protein Quantitation and Profiling of Some Commercially Cultivated Mushroom Species
Prasad M. P., Rekha Sethi
pp. 270–274 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Mushroom can be defined as a macrofungus with a distinctive fruiting body. Mushrooms are recognized as natural and healthy foods and credited to be the third largest macro-fungus cultivated for food and industrial purpos…
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Combining Ability Studies in Elite Breeding Lines of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) for Plant Characters
Ramanand Mishra, Anand K. Singh, V. Manju Vani, B. K. Singh, Harit Kumar, B.V. Rajkumar
pp. 275–278 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
Combining ability effects were estimated for seven different characters in brinjal comprising of thirty six hybrids obtained by crossing twelve lines and three testers by line × tester matting design. Significant differe…
Original Article
- Article
Record of Microspodian Parasitisation of Dung Beetles (Coleoptera:Scarabidae) in a Natural Scrub Ecosystem of Tamil Nadu
Anitha Rani. A, K. P. Sanjayan
pp. 219–222 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
The two year survey of microsporidia parasitizing dung beetles in a natural scrub jungle ecosystem of Tamil Nadu indicated twelve of the thirty three species of dung beetles to be infected with Nosema sp. whereas five sp…
Original Research Article
- Article
Depigmenting Efficacy of Commercially Available Skin-lightening Creams: Comparative Analysis and in-vivo Evaluation
Saeed-Ur-Rashid Nazir, Rehan Mustafa, Naveed Akhtar, Misbah Sultana, Attique ur Rahman Mufti, Naveed Ahmad, M. Nadeem, M. Amer, Muhammad Naeem Qaisar, Abdul Malik, Ghulam Mustafa
pp. 247–253 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
To prevail over the irrational use of commercial skin lightening creams, this study assessed the de-pigmenting efficacy of various branded skin-lightening creams. Four well known branded creams were selected for this pur…
Short Communication
- Communication
Giant African Land Snail, Achatina fulica in Udaipur, Rajasthan: A Threat to Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Shanti Lal Choubisa, Zulfiya Sheikh
pp. 279–281 · DOI: · Published 31 December 2013
During survey of terrestrial and aquatic snail fauna in southern Rajasthan, a number of giant African snails Achatina fulica Bowdich, were recovered from Din Dayal Upadhyay garden in Udaipur. This garden is situated in c…