Archive IJSN

Volume-5, Issue-1, 2014

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0973-3140 (Print)

2229-6441 (Online)

      Page No. 1-185

Next Issue: June 2014

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

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Review Article

Research Article

Growth and production of aflatoxins by A. Flavus in aqueous fruit extracts of pepper, okra and tomato
1*Mensah, J.K., 2Owusu, E. & 3Anyebuno, G.
1CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, P. O. Box 63, KNUST, Kumasi - Ghana
2Botany Department, P. O. Box 25, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
3CSIR- Food Research Institute, P. O. Box M20, Accra –Ghana
*Corresponding author’s e-mail- johnnyjkm@yahoo.co.uk
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 1-7
Impacts of productivity shocks on food price in Nigeria
1Rufai, A.M., 1Awoyomi, S.O.F., 2Oluyole, K.A. and 1Okoruwa, V.O.
1Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
2Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, PMB 5244, Ibadan, Nigeria
[Full Article - PDF] Page No. 8-14
Effect of urea treatment on chemical composition and oxalate content of sugarcane tops
1Alemayehu Tadesse, 2Fulpagare, Y. G. & 1Gangwar, S. K.
1Department of Animal, Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences, College of Agriculture, Mekelle University, P.O.Box: 231, Tigray, Ethiopia.
2Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth , P.O. Box: Rahuri- 413  722, Dist. Ahmednagar, Marashtra, India.
1Corresponding author’s: email: alextmu@yahoo.com
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 15-18
Monitoring of pesticide residues in farmgate vegetables of Sri Ganganagar
Yasmeen Khan & T. I. Khan
Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology, Environmental and Population Studies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur – 302004, India
[Full Article - PDF]
Page No . 19-21
IR and UV spectroscopy studies of DNA stability
Eaman A.S. AL- Rubaee
Department of Basic Science, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq.
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 22-27
Production of different enzymes by gut microflora
1Ann Suji, H., 2Palavesam, T.A., 2Immanuel, G. & 3Suthin Raj
1Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, India
2Center for of Marine Science and Technology, M.S. University, Rajakkamangalam, India
3Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram – 608 002, India
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 28-32
In vitro potential of volatile metabolites of phylloplane fungi of Piper longum as biocontrol agent against plant pathogen
1*Shikha Thakur & 2N.S.K. Harsh
1,2 Forest Pathology Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun - 248 006 Uttarakhand, India.
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 33-36
Effects of storage length and external egg quality characteristics on fertility and hatchability of Japanese quail eggs
1Raji, A.O., 2Mbap, S.T. & 1Igwebuike, J.U.
1Department of Animal Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria.
2Animal Production Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 37-41
Studies on the antimicrobial potential of plant materials against bacterial and fungal strains
3Mujawar A.S., 1Adhapure N.N., 2Pathade G.R. & 1Deshmukh, A.M.
1Department of Microbiology, Dr. B.A.M.University, sub-campus, Osmanabad 413 501 (M.S.) India
2Department of Biological Sciences, Fergussan College, Pune, (M.S.),India
3Department of Microbiology, Y.C. College of Science, Karad, (M.S.), India
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 42-47
Chlamydia trachomatis infections: concentrations and significance of multiplex seminal fluid cytokine and other immunologic factors
1*Ali Hussein Al-Marzoqi, 2Zahraa M. Al-Taee & 3Nada Khalid Ahmed
1College of Science for women, Babylon University, PO box 435, Al-Hillah city, Babylon Province, Iraq, zip code 51001.
2College of Science, Babylon University. Al-Hillah city, Babylon, Iraq
1College of Science for women, Babylon University, Al-Hillah city, Babylon, Iraq
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-ali_almarzoqi@yahoo.co.uk
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 48-52
Effect of different growth parameters on chitinase enzyme activity by mutant bacteria of the gut environment
1Ann Suji , H., 2Palavesam, T. A., 2Immanuel, G. & 3Suthin Raj
1CAS in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences,  Annamalai University, India
2Center for of Marine Science and Technology, MS University, Rajakkamangalam, India
3Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram – 608 002, India
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 53-60
Effect of feeding different blood-rumen content mixtures on blood parameters and carcass measurements of growing rabbits
G. Mohammed, J. U. Igwebuike, S. B. Adamu, N. K. Alade and L. G. Asheikh
Department of Animal Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
[Full Article - PDF]
Page No . 61-66
Investigation of anti-plasmodium activity of a combined extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum and Aloe barbadensis leaves
1*Abubakar, A Abdulazeez,1Kolawole, Deboye,1Babatunde,  Shola, 1Sunday, Ojo,2Ameen, Nimat
1*Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria
2 University Health Centre, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria
*Corresponding Author’s e-mail: abuazeez1962@yahoo.com
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 67-70
A comparative evaulation of physiotherapy modalities in improving hand function among stroke survivors
1Rahul Krishnan Kutty, 2Kamraj, B.
1Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Ethiopia,
2Co-operative College of health sciences, Thalassery, Kerala, India
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 71-76
Human-elephant conflict in Asian context with specific reference to crop damage
Rabi Ahmed, Kushalappa, C. G., Ramesh, M. N., Sathish, B. N. & Nanaya Konerira
College of Forestry, Ponnampet, Univeristy of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 77-81
Serum lysyl oxidase, nitric oxide and IL-8 as possible biological markers of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
1Shaimaa M. Mohammed, 1Shatha H. Ali, 2Mohammed S. Kamal
1Clinical Laboratory Science Department –College of Pharmacy – Baghdad University –Iraq.
2Immunohistochemistry Department - AL-Shaheed Gazi AL- Hariri Hospital- Medical City – Baghdad /Iraq.
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 82-86
Kuri cattle of the Lake Chad Region: relationship between age, sex and body dimensions
Raji, A.O., Abattor, F.I. and  Olutogun, O.
1Department of Animal Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
2Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 87-90
Productivity and profitability of papaya (Carica papaya L.) Under agri-horti systems in eastern Uttar Pradesh
1Subash Chand, 1Gautam, B. P. S. & 2Singh, S. K.
1Department of Agronomy, Baba Raghav Das Post Graduate College, Deoria, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh-274001 India.
2Department of Horticulture, Baba Raghav Das Post Graduate College, Deoria, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh-274001 India.
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-Subashc7@gmail.com
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 91-93
Growth, nutrient uptake and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) as influenced by weed control and poultry manure
M.A. Mahadi
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture/Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
[Full Article - PDF] Page No. 94-102
Cytokine profiles among asthenospermic men with Chlamydia trachomatis infections: concentrations and significance of multiplex seminal fluid cytokine and other immunologic factors
1*Ali Hussein Al-Marzoqi, 2Zahraa M. Al-Taee & 3Nada Khalid Ahmed
1College of Science for women, Babylon University, PO box 435, Al-Hillah city, Babylon Province, zip code 51001, Iraq.
2College of Science, Babylon University, Al-Hillah city, Babylon, Iraq E-mail:orchedan@yahoo.com
3College of Science for women, Babylon University, Al-Hillah city, Babylon, Iraq
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-ali_almarzoqi@yahoo.co.uk
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 103-108
Study on antimicrobial activity of marine of bivalves Meretrix casta (chemnitz) and Anadara granosa (Linn) from muthupet and tutcorin south east coast of India
*Ramasamy, M. & Balasubramanian, U.
PG and Research Department of Zoology and Biotechnology, A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi-613 503, Tamilnadu, India.
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-pmr.spc@gmail.com
[Full Article - PDF]
Page No . 109-112
Comparative study between some additives on immune response of infectious bursal disease vaccine in broiler fed diet with aflatoxin-contaminated poisons
E. J. Ali
College of Veterinary Medicine/ University of Baghdad , Iraq
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 113-120
Effect of different levels of poultry manure on the performance of amaranthus (Amaranthus Caudatus L.) in Bama, Nigeria
Mshelia, J. S., *Degri, M. M.
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Kashere, P. M. B 0182, Gombe State, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-mikedegri@gmail.com
[Full Article - PDF]
Page No . 121-125
Ultraviolet-B induced changes in the leaf epidermal and anatomical characteristics of Vigna mungo L.var. KM-2
Kokilavani, V. & Rajendiran, K.
Department of Botany, K.M. Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Pondicherry – 605 008, India
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-rajeworks@yahoo.com
[Full Article - PDF]
Page No . 126-130
Floristic composition and reproductive traits of lianas in Shola Forests of the Nilgiri Mountains, Western Ghats, India
1*D. Mohandass, 2Priya Davidar
1Key Laboratory of Tropical Forest Ecology, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Menglun, Mengla County, Yunnan – 666 303, P. R. China
2Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry -605 014, India.
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-dmohandass@gmail.com
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 131-140
Phylogenetic and structural scrutiny of matK gene from wheat representing Poaceae family for DNA barcoding
1*Geetika Jethra, 2Mishra A. K., 3Pandey, P.S., 1Sharda Choudhary & 2Chandrasekharan H.
1National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer-305206, Rajsthan,India
2Unit of Simulation and Informatics, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India
3Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi-110012, India
*Corresponding author’s e-mail-gjethra08@gmail.com
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 141-146
Isolation and screening of endophytic fungi from medicinal plants of Virudhunagar District for antimicrobial activity
Karunai Selvi, B. & Balagengatharathilagam, P.
Department of Botany, V. V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar - 625 001, Tamil Nadu, India.
[Full Article - PDF]
Page No . 147-155
Biosorption studies for the removal of zinc from aqueous solution by using Tabebuia aurea
Pandidurai, S., Pradeep. D., Subramani, G., Manivasagan,V., Ramesh Babu, N. G.
Department of Biotechnology, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur – 635 109, Tamilnadu, India.
Corresponding author’s e-mail- manivasaganv@gmail.com.com
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 156-160

Case Study

Occurrence and distribution of manganese ore types in Shimoga area
Chinnaiah
Department of Studies in earth science, University of mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-6, India.
[Full Article - PDF] Page No . 161-169
Structural and stratigraphy of manganese ores of Kumsi, Shimoga Schist Belt, Karnataka, India
Chinnaiah
Department of Studies in earth science, University of mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-57006, India.
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Page No. 170-176
Dental traumatology-medicolegal aspects(Indian perspective)
1Ashok Chanana, 2Shivangi Chanana & 3Sanjay Kalra
1Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Govt. Medical college Amritsar, Punjab, India
2First year MDS Junior Resident, BRS Dental College, Panchkula (Haryana), India
3Deptt. of Prosthodontics, BRS Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India
[Full Article - PDF]
Page No . 177-182

Short Communication

Systematic survey of some angiosperms of family asteraceae from Kota District of Rajasthan, India-II
Subhash C. Verma, N. K. Sharma and J. L. Sharma*
Post Graduate Department of Botany, Government College, Kota, District Kota, Rajasthan-324001, India.
Corresponding author’s e-mail-subhashvermasmailbox@rediffmail.com
[Full Article - PDF] Page No. 183-185