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Preliminary Results of Effect of Four Stimulants on the Latex Flow Rate in Hevea brasiliensis after Tapping

O. Aghughu, O. A. Emuedo, E. O. Uzunuigbe, F. U. Ohikhena, A. M. D. Uwumarongie, A. N. Chukwuka, U. Ugiagbe-Ekue, O. Ajayi & O. E. Agbonaye · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

The effect of some latex yield stimulants on flow rate in Hevea trees was investigated using NIG 805 clone as the test clone in the clonal garden of the Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Iyanomo, Benin City. The Hevea trees used for the investigation were treated with four di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/22352

Response of Some Cassava Varieties to Mononychellus tanajoa Bondar. (Tetrachynidae: Acarina) Infestation in the Lake Zone, Tanzania

B. S. Wudil, G. M. Rwegasira, A. B. Kudra & S. K. Jeremiah · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

The study was aimed to determine the responses of 9 commercial and local cassava varieties to M. tanajoa and the environment in two different seasons (2014/2015, wet and dry) in the lake Zone. This was laid out in a Split plot design with varieties as sub plots and locations as m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/25213

Check List of the Flora of Barakat Area (Gazira State) Sudan

A. H. Abdallah, N. Mahmoud & Negood Elmahi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Here we present results of a study of floristic composition, carried out at the Barakat Area, Gazira State, Sudan. Plant specimens were collected randomly from different habitat during two field surveys. Samples were prepared and deposited in the Herbarium of Faculty of Science,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/21928

Biofortification of Maize Grain with Zinc and Iron by Using Fertilizing Approach

Ifra Saleem, Shahid Javid, Fatima Bibi, Shabana Ehsan, Abid Niaz & Zahid Ashfaq Ahmad · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

The study was conducted to evaluate the response of hybrid maize towards zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) fertilization applied both as soil and foliar application. It is a possible way to increase the zinc and iron concentration in maize grain by the application of Zn and Fe fertilizers....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/24532

Paulownia as a Medicinal Tree: Traditional Uses and Current Advances

Ting He, Brajesh N. Vaidya, Zachary D. Perry, Prahlad Parajuli & Nirmal Joshee · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Paulownia is one of the most useful and sought after trees, in China and elsewhere, due to its multipurpose status. Though not regarded as a regular medicinal plant species, various plant parts (leaves, flowers, fruits, wood, bark, roots and seeds) of Paulownia have been used for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/25170

Preliminary Phytochemical, Acute Oral Toxicity and Anticonvulsant Activity of the Seed Extract of Brassica juncea

Nguyen Le Bao Duy & Dao Thi Diem Trang · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: The aim of this research is to investigate the preliminary phytochemical properties, acute oral toxicity and anticonvulsant activity of the seed extract of Brassica juncea (B. juncea). Study Design: Qualitative analysis of for phytochemicals was performed. Experimental mous...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/25525

Antioxidant Activity of Euphorbia hirta Linn Leaves Extracts

S. Asha, P. Thirunavukkarasu, V. Magendira Mani & A. Mohamed Sadiq · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

In the present study, the objectives were to determine the total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and antioxidant activities of aqueous, ethanol and methanol extracts of the leaves of Euphorbia hirta. The crude extracts were investigated for its total phenolic and flavon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/24952

Phytochemical Analysis and HPTLC Finger Printing of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. Leaf

Ravi Sundar Prajapati, G. P. Richhariya, Ravindra Singh, I. P. Tripathi, Rajesh Kumar Prajapati & Manoj Tripathi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Herbal medicine also known as botanical medicine refers to using plants seeds, flowers, roots for medicinal purpose. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn is a large shrub or small tree, found throughout in India as well as chitrakoot region.  It is commonly known as Harshingar, night ja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/25118

Serum High Sensitive - C Reactive Protein Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus -A Case Control Study

Sangappa Virupaxappa Kashinakunti, Manjula Rangappa & Gurupadappa Shantappa Kallaganada · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Background: The process of inflammation induces hepatic synthesis of various acute phase proteins such as high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) which is believed to play a role in insulin resistance. Higher incidence of type-2 diabetes mellitus has been observed with high...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/25305

Subjective Experiences of Antipsychotic Treatment: A Comparison of First- and Second-generation Medications among Patients with Schizophrenia

Nisha Warikoo, Subho Chakrabarti & Sandeep Grover · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2016

Aims: The patient’s perspective of antipsychotic treatment has been a relatively neglected area of research. Whether subjective experiences of antipsychotic treatment are better among patients on second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), than those on first-generation antipsychoti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/24769

Climate Adaptation Skill Building among Smallholder Farmers - An Experimental Study on Effective Skill Training Methods in South Indian Villages

Kolandavel Natarajan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Climate Change has got far reaching adverse effect on Agriculture in developing countries accentuating rural poverty. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been advocating for Climate-Smart Agriculture which encompasses, among other things: Sustainably increasing agricu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/23883

A Survey Showing the Need to Incorporate the Teaching of Critical Appraisal Skills in the Undergraduate Medical Curriculum

Shameen Jaunoo & Hannah L. Adams · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: Evidence based medicine (EBM) not only increases knowledge but forms the foundations upon which decision making processes are used in medicine. This requires well-conducted research and the ability for doctors to critically appraise literature. The aim of this survey was to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24238

Assessment of Association Cytochrome Р450 Gene Polymorphism with Pathogenesis and Course of HСV in Uzbek Population

Azimova Sevara Bakhodirovna & Karimov Khamid Yakubovich · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The assessment of polymorphisms CYP2C9*2 (430С>Т; rs1799853) and CYP2E1*1B (–C9896G, rs2070676) role of the genes of cytochrome Р450 in pathogenesis of the chronic viral hepatitis C (HCV) in Uzbek population became the main aim. Place and Duration of Study: The molecular...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24343

Height and Body Mass Index Estimated by Alternative Measures in Children with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and Moderate/Severe Malnutrition

Andrea A. García-Contreras, Edgar M. Vásquez-Garibay, Enrique Romero-Velarde, Rogelio Troyo- Sanromán, Imelda E. Sandoval-Montes & Daniel Illescas Zárate · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Objective: To demonstrate that alternative measures are reliable predictors of height in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP) and moderate/severe malnutrition and in healthy children. Methods: In an intervention study, thirteen patients with CP (10 females and 3...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25458