Archive IJSN

Volume-2, Issue-4, 2011

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0973-3140 (Print)

2229-6441 (Online)

      Page No. 698- 904

Next Issue: March 2012

Published by: Society For Science and Nature-(SFSN)

      Index Page

Editor's

Cover Page [.pdf]

Review Article

Speciation in evolution, off bonding domains 
¹John Barnabas,²Andrew Lamb
¹Centre for R& D in Life Sciences & Post Graduate-Department of Microbiology, Dr.C.D. Sagar Centre for Life Sciences, Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumarswamy Layout, Bangalore-560078 India
²University of Bolton, Centre for Materials Research and Innovation, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB, U.K
[Full Article - PDF] page 698-704

Research Article

Insilico structure based drug designing of a potent inhibitor for human Notch1 - A therapeutic target for lymphoblastic leukemia
²Navkiran Dosanjh,¹Anju Sharma, ¹Bhardwaj, S.V., ²Vinay Randhawa, ²Harpreet Singh
²Department of Biotechnology, HMV College, Jalandhar (Punjab) India
¹Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni,Solan 173230, Himachal Pradesh. India
[Full Article - PDF] page 705-712
The correlation of some hormones with Acne vulgaris
*Mufeed J. Ewadh ,   Khawla A. Shemran ,    Kadhum J. Al-Hamdany
Department of Clinical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Iraq
*Presently V.Cultural Advisor, Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
[Full Article - PDF] page 713-717
Recruitment of woody plant species juvenile in Ngel Nyaki forest reserve and its potential for forest regeneration
¹Ihuma, J.O., ²Chapman, H.M. & ³Chima, U.D.
¹Department of Biological Sciences, Bingham University, P.M.B. 005, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
²Department of  Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury/Nigerian Montane Forest Project, Private bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand.
³Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323 Port Harcourt, Nigeria
[Full Article - PDF] page 718-722
Seasonal recurrence of endophytic fungi of Orthosiphon spiralis
¹Shobana.G., ¹Riyaz Ahmad Rather & ²Kathiravan.G
¹Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, VELS University, India.
²Department of Biotechnology, VELS University, India.
[Full Article - PDF] page 723-726
The effects of sarcotesta and storage temperature on the longevity of seeds of five papaya (Carica papaya )landraces
Ibrahim, H., Oladiran, J.A. and Habila, J.
Department of Crop Production, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 727-732
Agricultural wastes as substrate for spawn production and their effect on shiitake mushroom cultivation
Smita Puri
Center of Advance Faculty Training, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant Univ. of Agric. and Tech., Pantnagar-263145, Distt.– U.S. Nagar (Uttarakhand), India
[Full Article - PDF] page 733-736
A rapid and efficient method for regeneration of Cuminum setifolium (Boiss.) KOS.- POL (1916)
Safarnejad, Abbas
Khorasan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center.Po. Box. 91735-1148. Mashhad, Iran.
[Full Article - PDF] page 737-742
Possible African origin of y-chromosome R1-M173
Clyde Winters
Uthman dan Fodio Institute, Chicago,Illinois 60643
[Full Article - PDF]
page 743-745
Antibacterial and haemolytic activities of tissue proteins   of the major carp, Labeo rohita (Hamilton)
¹Sundaramoorthy, M., ¹Gomathi, S.,¹Kannaki, S. and ²Saravanan, T.S.
¹PG & Research Department of Zoology, AVC College (Autonomous),  Mannampandal, TN, India
²PG & Research Department of Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, TN, India
[Full Article - PDF]
page 746-751
Cultivation of Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler on sawdust substrates and agricultural wastes
Smita Puri, Rashmi Bhatt and K.K.Mishra
Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant Univ. of Agric. and Tech., Pantnagar-263 145, Distt.– U.S. Nagar (Uttarakhand), India
[Full Article - PDF] page 752-756
Chemical composition of biologically treated Jatropha curcas kernel cake
¹Ameen, O. M., ²Belewu, M. A.,¹Onifade, O. O., ¹Adetutu, S. O.
¹Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
²Department of Animal Production, Microbial Biotechnology and Dairy Science Laboratory, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 757-759
Tissue culture in medicinal plant of sumac (Rhus coriaria)
Abbas Safarnejad, Sayedeh Bi Bi .Layla Alamdari
Razavi Khorasan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center. PO. Box. 91735-1148. Mashhad, Iran
[Full Article - PDF] page 760-763
Male reproductive toxicity of DMPA on seminal vesicle of Indian palm squirrel, Funambulus pennanti
¹Sastry, M.S. & ²Gupta,S.S.
¹Department of Zoology, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj, Nagpur University, Nagpur-440033, India
¹Department of Zoology, Amolakchand Mahavidyalaya, Yavatmal-445001

[Full Article - PDF] page 764-768
Assessment of total lipids, polyphenol levels, and possible effect on storability of two cultivars of Yam (D. rotundata Spp.)
¹Adeyemi H.R.Y , ²Oloyede O.B
¹Dept of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Niger State, Nigeria.
²Fountain University, Oshogbo. Osun State, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 769-772
Genetic diversity and enzymes among selected silkworm races of Bombyx mori (L.)
¹Ashok Kumar, K., ¹omasundaram, P., ²Vijaya Bhaskara Rao A., ³Vara Prasad, P., ¹Kamble C.K., 4Smitha, S.
¹Central Sericultural Germplasm Resources Centre, Central Silk Board, Thally Road, Hosur-635 109.
²Department of Sericulture, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur515003, India.
³Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry,605014 ,India
4Department of Sericulture,STSN Govt.Degree college,Kadiri,Anantapur District,A.P. India
[Full Article - PDF] page 773-777
Genetic variability for different quantitative traits in Dianthus caryophyllus L. During mutation breeding.
Rajib Roychowdhury and Jagatpati Tah
Cytogenetics & Plant Breeding Lab, Botany Department (UGC-CAS),The University of Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India
[Full Article - PDF] page 778-781
Assessment of protein and metabolites in two cultivars of D. rotundata Spp. (yam) undergoing storage
¹Adeyemi H. R. & ¹Oloyede O.B.
¹Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Niger State, Nigeria.
²Fountain University, Oshogbo. Osun State, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 782-786
Do remittances improve micronutrients intake and child nutritional status? Evidence from Kwara state, Nigeria
Babatunde, R.O.
Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515 Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 787-795
Evaluation of methods of processing pathogen–free poultry droppings for fish-cum-poultry culture
Agatha A. Nwabueze
Department of Fisheries, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 796-798
Correlations and path coefficients analysis between pod yield and some quantitative parameters in ground nuts (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Mukhtar, A.A   Tanimu, B.. S. Ibrahim, I.U. Abubakar and  Babaji, B. A
.
Department of Agronomy, Ahmadu Bello University,  Zaria
[Full Article - PDF] page 799-804
The effect of plant growth regulators on callus induction and regeneration of GF677 rootstock
¹Naimeh Sharifmoghaddam, ²Abbas Safarnejad , ²Sayed Mohammad Tabatabaei
¹ Department of Agriculture Biotechnology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
²*Razavi Khorasan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center. PO. Box. 91735-1148. Mashhad, Iran.
[Full Article - PDF] page 805-808
Evaluation of diversity index of fish fauna in a lowland rice field in Southern Guinea Savannah of northern Nigeria
¹Yisa, T.A.,  ²Adeyemi R.A,  ³Ibrahim, I.
¹Department of Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology,
²Department of Crop Production,  School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology,  Federal University of Technology, Minna.  
³Niger State Secondary Education Board, Minna.
[Full Article - PDF] page 809-812
Analysis of the adoption of farm yard manure among small-scale farmers in delta state, Nigeria
Emuh, Fidelis Nduka and Ofuoku, Albert Onyema Ukaro
Department of Agronomy,Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, P.M.B. 95074, Asaba, Nigeria
[Full Article - PDF] page 813-520
Characterization of some forest soil under teak (Tectona grandis) plantation in a humid forest region of Nigeria
Egbuchua, C.N. and B.O. Bosah
Department of Agronomy, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba Delta State, Nigeria
[Full Article - PDF] page 821-825
Determinant of uncontrolled exploitation of biodiversity in the Niger delta region of Nigeria: implications for farming system and extension programme planning
Ofuoku, A.U. and Emuh, F. N.
Department of Agricultural Economic and Extension,Department of Agronomy, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, P.M.B 95074 Asaba, Nigeria
[Full Article - PDF] page 826-831
Soil nutrient dynamics and leaf litter fall under kola (Cola nitida) plantations in Ibadan, Nigeria
Iloyanomon, C.I. & Ogunlade, M.O.
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 5244 , Ibadan, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 832-836
Environmental monitoring of hazardous waste disposal site – A case study
1Shukti Tomar, 2Rana Pratap Singh and 3Rubina Chaudhary
School Of Energy And Environmental Studies, Takshashila Campus, Devi Ahilya University, Khandwa Road, Indore-452001, India
[Full Article - PDF] page 837-843
Multivariate statistical analysis of heavy metals in street dust of Owerri metropolis, Nigeria
Akhionbare, S.M.O. 
Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 844-849
Appropriate water treatment systems for Owan community, Nigeria
¹Akionbare W.N. & ²Akhionbare S.M.O.
¹Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
²Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 850-855
Factors in the migration of heavy metals in the Otamiri river system
S.M.O. Akhionbare
Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
[Full Article - PDF] page 856-860
Domestic rain water harvesting system: A model for rural development
Sachin Panhalkar
Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, MS, India.
[Full Article - PDF] page 861-867
Effects of land cover dynamics and the relative response to water resources in middle highland Tigray, Ethiopia: the case of areas around Laelay-Koraro
T. Byragi Reddy & Mekonen Aregai
Department of Environmental Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530003, Andhra paradesh
[Full Article - PDF] page 868-873
Comparison of biochemical characterization in Cuminum cyminum and Cuminum setifolium seeds
¹Khosravinasab Zeinab & ²*Safarnejad Abbas
Branch of East and North-East Region of Iran, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), P.O.Box:91735844, Mashhad, Iran.
[Full Article - PDF] page 874-877

Case Study

Short Communicationg

Designer foods-their role in preventing lifestyle disorders
Manjula, K. & Suneetha, C.
Dept.of.Home Science, S.V.University, Tirupathi, Andra Pradesh, India - 517 502
[Full Article - PDF] page 878-882
A new world virus alters biochemical profiling of jute plants (Corchorus capsularis) upon infection
¹²Raju Ghosh, ¹Paramita Palit, ¹Subrata Kumar Ghosh and ¹²Anirban Roy
¹Plant Virus Laboratory and Biotechnology Unit, Division of Crop Protection, Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Kolkata 700120, India
²International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Hyderabad 502324, India
³National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi 110012, India
[Full Article - PDF] page 883-885
Evaluation of new molecules against scarlet mite, Raoiella  indica in Arecanut
¹Shivanna, B.K., ²Gangadhara Naik, B., ³Nagaraja, R., 4Gayathridevi, S.,5Krishna Naika R.
¹Department of Agricultural Entomology, UAS, AINRP(T),ZARS, Shimoga -577204, Karnataka, India, ²Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, College of Agriculture, Shimoga -577204, Karnataka, India
³Department of Agricultural Microbiology,
4Department of Agricultural Entomology,
5Department of computer Science, College of Agriculture, Shimoga -577204 Karnataka.
[Full Article - PDF] page 886-887
Bio-efficacy of synthetic chemicals, botanicals and microbial derivatives against scale Coccus hesperidum in Arecanut
¹Shivanna, B.K., ²Gangadhara Naik, B.,³Nagaraja, R., 4Krishna Naika, R., & 5Gayathridevi S.
¹Department of Agricultural Entomology, UAS, AINRP(T),ZARS, Shimoga -577204, Karnataka,India,    
²Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, College of Agriculture, Shimoga -577204, Karnatak,India
³Department of Agricultural Microbiology, 
4Department of computer Science,
5Department of Agricultural Entomology College of Agriculture, Shimoga -577204 Karnataka India
[Full Article - PDF] page 888-889
Evaluation of different planting tools for maize stand establishment
¹Aikins, S.H.M., ²Afuakwa, J.J., ³Adjei, E. and ³Kissi, G.
¹Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering,Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
² Department of Agroforestry, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources,Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
³Soil Research Institute, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR),Private Mail Bag, Kwadaso, Kumasi, Ghana.
[Full Article - PDF] page 890-893
Health  status of women employed in sericulture activity
¹Shobha B., ²Sheela. K., ³Narayanaswamy, T.K. and³Surendra, H.S.
¹V.H.D Central Institute of Home Science, Seshadri Road, Bangalore – 560 001, India.
²Dean, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural University, Tura Meghalaya
³University of Agricultural sciences, GKVK, Bangalore-65
[Full Article - PDF] page 894-897
Effects of different levels of sewage sludge on the growth and yield of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) in a typical oxisols of Nigeria
Egbuchua, C.N.
Department of Agronomy,Faculty of Agriculture,Delta State University Asaba Campus, Asaba Delta State, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] page 898-901
Cytogenetic study of Brassica napus L.Var.Madona
¹ Nadaf, M. & ²Mortazavi, S.M.
¹Biology Department, Payame Noor University,19395-4697 Tehran, I.R. of Iran
²Islamic Azad University, Bojnourd Branch, Bojnourd, Iran
[Full Article - PDF] page 902-904