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Persistent and Transient Inhibition of Seed Germination by Fractions of Methanol-Water Extract of Wheat Straw

L. S. Dias · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The objectives of this work were to investigate the effects of wheat straw constituents on total seed germination and on time needed for seed germination to start and to assess the usefulness of evaluating the recovery of germination to help guide the screening for a sequential s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12017

Treatment of White Spot Lesions by Resin Infiltration

Ana Coelho, Viviana Macho, Manuel Ferreira & Eunice Carrilho · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: To review the scientific principles of the treatment of white spot lesions with the resin infiltration technique and to discuss its application and limitations. Methodology: A PubMed database research was conducted and limited to articles published in English between the yea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12257

Ramipril Induced Burning Mouth Symptoms

V. Vucicevic Boras, V. Brailo & D. Vidovic Juras · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

We report a case of a 74-year-old female patient who presented with symptoms of burning mouth. The patient suffered from hypertension and had been using the following antihypertensive drugs: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE)-ramipril with felodipine (calcium channel b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10308

Evaluating the Effects of Estradiol Valerate and Raloxifene towards Morphine State-Dependent Learning in Mice

Mahdieh Anoush, Ali Jani & Mohammad Reza Jafari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effects of estradiol valerate and a specific estrogen receptor modulator, raloxifene on passive avoidance learning in male mice and to determine whether there is an interaction between estrogen receptor binding drugs and mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11609

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Seed Germination and Development of Protocorm and Seedling of Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume (Orchidaceae)

Ali Bazand, Mahmoud Otroshy, Mohammad Fazilati, Hossein Piri & Arash Mokhtari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume is economically ornamental species of epiphytic orchids, considered for its evergreen and clustered foliage and pendulous racemes containing several yellow-green flowers. Conventional propagation of Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume restricted by u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11093

Mechanisms of Prooxidants in NeuroInflammatory Processes and Clinical Manifestations

Calderón Guzmán David, Juárez Olguín Hugo, Hernández García Ernestina, Osnaya Brizuela Norma & Saldivar González J. Alfredo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

In clinic practice the reduction of cerebral blood flow in particular zones of the brain as brainstem can cause early cerebral damage then, ischemia and posterior reperfusion induce an inflammatory response leading to further cellular death. Indeed, inflammatory cells may release...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11696

Microbial Characterization of Contaminating Cells on Scientific Collections in a Specialized Library

Antonio Carlos Augusto Da Costa, Fernanda Do Nascimento Corrêa, Lucia Alves Da Silva Lino, Eloisa Helena Pinto De Almeida, Ana Lucia Chaves De Oliveira & Márcia Teresa Soares Lutterbach · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Microbial characterization of contaminants on Scientific Collections in a Specialized Library. Study Design: Selection and segregation of books from special collections, followed by an investigation of the fungal contamination through molecular biology. Place and Duration o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11395

Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Properties of Red and Yellow Rambutan Fruit Peel Extracts

Mahendran Sekar, Fatin Nabila Aziz Jaffar, Nur Hasyimah Zahari, NurIzzati Mokhtar, Nurul Ain Zulkifli, Ramizatun Annisa Kamaruzaman & Syafiq Abdullah · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background and Aims: Rambutan fruits are native to the humid tropical regions of the Peninsular Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Its antimicrobial properties are well known. There are two varieties of rambutan fruits available in Malaysian market i.e. red and yellow rambutan. Methodol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11327

Immature Embryo-Derived of Two Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Varieties Transformation Using Particle Bombardment Method

D. C. Tinak Ekom, S. M. Udupa, M. N. Benchekroun, M. M. Ennaji, R. Abdelwahd & D. Iraqi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Wheat cultivation is still difficult to control because it faces several biotic and abiotic stresses. The transfer of resistance in wheat plants to these stresses through traditional approaches remains limited. However, genetic transformation allows the acquisition of this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8499

Yam Propagation Using ‘Aeroponics’ Technology

Norbert Maroya, Morufat Balogun, Robert Asiedu, Beatrice Aighewi, P. Lava Kumar & Joao Augusto · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: To study yam propagation and seed yam tuber production in aeroponics system. Study Design: The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design and treatments were replicated three times. Place of Study: This experiment was carried out at the International Ins...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11632

Involvement of Salicylic Acid in Sulfur Induced Salinity Tolerance: A Role of Glutathione

Rahat Nazar, Shahid Umar & Nafees A. Khan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Plants are severely affected by salinity due to its high magnitude of adverse impacts and worldwide distribution. Among various strategies, nutrient management may be an important aspect in alleviating stress under varied environmental conditions. The uptake and assimilation of s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11773

Effects of Cadmium on Water Content, Soluble Protein, Proline Changes and Some Antioxidant Enzymes in Wheat (Triticum durum desf.) Leaves

Amel Alayat, Lynda Souiki, Nedjoud Grara, Mohamed Reda Djebar, Zine Eddine Boumedris, Sana Benosmane, Rima Amamra & Houria Berrebbah · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The effect of Cadmium stress on plant growth, oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme of wheat seedlings (Triticum durum Desf.) was evaluated in this study. Cadmium stress decreased plant growth, lowered the relative water content and caused oxidative damage, as characterised by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10641

A Species-Level of Morphological and Nut Micromorphology Study of the Cyperus Complex (Cyperaceae) in Northeast of Iran

Maral Pashirzad, Jamil Vaezi, Dorrieh Amiri Moghaddam, Farshid Memariani & Mohammad Reza Joharchi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: The genus Cyperus with six subgenera and 45 species is the second largest genus of the Cyperaceae family based on Flora Iranica. This genus includes 23 species in Iran, of which five are located in Northeast of the country. Aims: We determine the taxonomic boundaries...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11165

An Enzymatic Method for Zinc Determination in Wastewater

Nazan Demir, Azize Alayli Gungor, Hayrunnisa Nadaroglu & Yasar Demir · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: In this study, an enzymatic zinc determination method was based on the regaining of the activity of apo carbonic anhydrase by the zinc is presented in the sample. Study Design: This method determines the amount of zinc in the waste water of the environment can be used in or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10701

Morphological Seeds Descriptors for Characterize and Differentiate Genotypes of Opuntia (Cactaceae, Opuntioideae)

Samir Samah & Ernestina Valadez-Moctezuma · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: In this paper, a morphometric study was carried out to analyze the variation of seeds of Opuntia accessions using several statistical approaches. The main objective was to select morphological seeds variables for characterization and differentiation of Opuntia genotypes. Pl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11606