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The Biodiversity Status and Conservation Activities of Singra National Park (SNP) in the Link of Co-Management Strategy

M. M. Ali, N. Akter, M. R. Kabir, M. M. Hasan, M. M. Rahman & M. S. Bari · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2020

This paper emphasizes the trend of biodiversity and their conservation strategy of Singra National Park (SNP), which is very well known for its characteristics as deciduous forest. Two types of studies were conducted: (i) Study of the vegetation composition and structure and (ii)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i1030256

Screening of Fungi Isolated from the Brazilian Restinga for Insecticidal Activity

Vicente Mussi-Dias, Maria das Graças Machado Freire, Adão Valmir dos Santos, Denise Dolores Oliveira Moreira, Aline Teixeira Carolino & Richard Ian Samuels · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Research on microorganisms for the control of pests and pathogens is increasing. Such organisms display antagonistic effects on pests and pathogens, at the same time, they do not interfere with the sustainable development processes and are environmentally safe for human populatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330204

Simulating Biodegradation of Hydrocarbon Pollutants under Slow Nutrient Delivery Conditions

T. Sampson, C. J. Ogugbue & G. C. Okpokwasili · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: Bacterial growth and petroleum hydrocarbon degradation kinetics was studied under controlled laboratory conditions, to determine and numerically simulate the fate of hydrocarbon pollutants. Study Design: A 35-day study was setup to investigate crude oil degradation and bacte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25956

Cascade Effect of Climate Warming: Snow Duration - Vole Population Dynamics - Biodiversity

Joanna Gliwicz & Elżbieta Jancewicz · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

Several recent reports have presented evidence indicating a change in arvicolid rodent dynamics from high-amplitude density cycles to acyclic fluctuations at relatively low level. The data come mostly from Northern Europe (>60° N) and indicate that the change is caused by clim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/25313

Plant Species Characteristics and Woody Plant Community Types within the Historical Range of Savannah Elephant, Loxodonta africana Blumenbach 1797 in Northern Togo (West Africa)

Aniko Polo-Akpisso, Kpérkouma Wala, Soulemane Ouattara, Yao A. Woegan, Mamadou Coulibaly, Abalo Atato, Wouyo Atakpama, M’Tékounm Nare, Tano Yao & Koffi Akpagana · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: Assessment of plant species diversity and habitat typology. Study Design: Stratified random sampling design according to defined land categories of a land cover map. Place and Duration of Study: Complex of protected areas Oti-Keran-Mandouri (Northern Togo) from March to Dec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/19271

Distribution and Diversity of Indigenous Trichoderma species in Machakos County, Kenya

P. K. Maina, P. M. Wachira, S. A. Okoth & J. W. Kimenju · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aim: This study was undertaken in order to determine the effect of land-use intensification on occurrence, distribution, and diversity of Trichoderma fungus. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Distribution of Study: Mycology Laboratory, University of Nairobi between M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/18034

An Appraisal of Introduced African Catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) in India: Invasion and Risks

A. K. Singh, Abubakar Ansari, Sharad C. Srivastava & Vinoy Kumar Shrivastava · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Production trend, food and feeding, reproduction and distribution of clandestinely introduced African catfish Clarias gariepinus was studied in 419 grow out ponds. Hybrid African catfish was found more popular owing to its fast growth and because of recycling it with chicken and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/13375

Distribution and Diversity of Marine Fungi in Manila Bay, Philippines

Glenn Sia Su, Kevin Dueñas, Kevin Roderno, Mary Ann Sison, Maria Lilibeth Sia Su, Elena Ragragio, Teresita De Guzman & Francisco M. Heralde III · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The aim of our study was to isolate and determine the distribution and diversity of marine fungal species in Manila Bay. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Manila Bay, Philippines, between November 2012 and April 2013. Methodology: Grab water...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12338

Disturbance and Population Structure of Plant Communities in the Wildlife Reserve of Oti-Mandouri in Togo (West Africa)

Dimobe Kangbéni, Wala Kpérkouma, Dourma Marra, Kiki Martial, Woegan Yao, Folega Fousseni, Batawila Komlan & Akpagana Koffi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: As a contribution to the sustainable management of protected areas in Togo, this study aims to analyze the impact of anthropogenic activities on plant communities in the wildlife reserve of Oti-Mandouri (North-Togo). Study Design: The study area is located in the Sudanian z...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9313

Biodiversity and Enterotoxigenic Potential of Staphylococci Isolated from Raw and Spontaneously Fermented Camel Milk

Patrick Murigu Kamau Njage, Stefania Dolci, Christoph Jans, John Wangoh, Christophe Lacroix & Leo Meile · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: To characterise the diversity, genotypic and phenotypic properties of coagulase negative and coagulase positive staphylococci from camel milk. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), Swiss Federal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2896

Tropical Forest Landscape Change and the Role of Agroforestry Systems in Southern Nigeria

Edmund C. Merem, Joan Wesley, Yaw A. Twumasi, Chandra Richardson & Coney Romorno · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2012

The paper analyzes tropical forest landscape change and deforestation trends in Nigeria. Emphasis’ are on the issues, the environmental analysis of the trends, factors influencing it, and community agroforestry efforts. The time frame and setting for the study runs through the we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2012/1847

Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Oak-Pine Forests and Agricultural Land Prevalent in the Kumaon Himalayan Hills, Uttarakhand, India

Shruti Chaturvedi, Varsha Tewari, Suvigya Sharma, Fritz Oehl, Andres Wiemken, Anil Prakash & A. K. Sharma · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2012

The diversity and abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) was assessed in the Kumaon Himalayan foothills. Four typical ecosystems were selected in the Sat-Tal area located in the Nainital, district in Uttarakhand, India, representing vegetation change due to human settlem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2012/1136