Issue · 2017
Vol.49, Iss. 2
46 articles · pp. 425-759 · All issues →
Research ArticleRole of SOD1 Gene (–251A/G) Polymorphism in Changing the level of Serum Metals and Minerals in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Shazia Irfan, Asima Rani, Muhammad Arshad, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Oxidative stress is culprit of several pathological and physiological conditions. One of them is Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The exact cause of RA is still unknown. Reduced activity of antioxidants enzymes because of polymorphisms in antioxidant genes and varia…
10 Feb 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Ration Level and Feeding Frequency on Growth, Nutrient Utilization and Body Composition of Juvenile Black Fin Sea Bream, Acanthopagrus berda (Forsskal 1775)
Abdur Rahim, Ghulam Abbas, Lorenzo Gallus, Sara Ferrando, Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Abdul Ghaffar et al.
In this study, effect of different feeding level and frequency on growth performance, nutrient utilization and body composition of juvenile black fin sea bream, Acanthopagrus berda (weight 23.5g−125.8 g) were investigated. Fish were randomly distributed…
10 Feb 2017
Research ArticleGenetic diversity of Fusarium Isolated from Members of Sternorrhyncha (Hemiptera): Entomopathogens against Bemisia tabaci
Waheed Anwar, Muhammad S. Haider, Ahmad A. Shahid, Hamid Mushtaq, Usman Hameed, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman et al.
In the present study, fungal flora from families Aleyrodidae, Aphididae and Coccidae of the order Hemiptera, suborder Sternorrhyncha, were isolatedfrom three different agroecological zones of Pakistan. Fusarium equiseti, Fusarium solani, Fusarium incarnatum an…
1 Apr 2017
Research ArticleResponses of Zooplankton Community to Environmental Factors and Phytoplankton Biomass in Lake Nansihu, China
Wang Tian, Huayong Zhang, Jian Zhang, Lei Zhao, Mingsheng Miao, Hai Huang
Seasonal variations of zooplankton community structure and their relationships with both environmental factors and phytoplankton biomass are investigated in Lake Nansihu. A total of 76 zooplankton species were identified in the lake, including 17 protozoa, 36…
2 Feb 2017
Short CommunicationSurgical Correction of Intermittent Unilateral Hind Limb Extension in Buffalo and Cattle
Hafiz Aftab Ahmed, Asif Ali, Akbar Ali, Salman Ahmed Abid, Sajid Umar
Three cases, including a buffalo and two cows were presented with complaint of persistent unilateral hind limb extension. The animals were unable to flex the limb during walk. Diagnosis was based on case history, clinical sign and clinical examination. Upward…
5 Apr 2017
Research ArticleAntimicrobial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants Extracts Against Food Industry Isolates
Iram Liaqat, Najma Arshad, Muhammad Arshad, Safdar Ali Mirza, Nazish Mazhar Ali, text-align: justify et al.
Microbial contamination and biofilm formation in food industries pose a threat to human health worldwide. With the increased use of antibiotics in food industry, the problem of bacterial resistance is emerging, hence leading to serious health issues. Among 24…
14 Feb 2017
Research ArticleBlood Selenium and Vitamin E Levels in Heifers: Regional and Seasonal Differences in Northern Cyprus
Serkan Sayiner, Hilal Karagul
The aim of this study was to establish the current state of blood selenium and vitamin E levels in heifers, together with roughage selenium levels in eight livestock regions of Northern Cyprus from two different seasons. We also evaluated whether these concent…
2 Apr 2017
Research ArticleBiodiversity of Soil Inhabiting Mesostigmata (Arachnida: Acari) from Different Agro-Ecological Zones of Punjab, Pakistan
Ahmad Kamran Khan, Muhammad Hamid Bashir, Bilal Saeed Khan, Nazir Javed
Mesostigmata are known to be the most diverse group of predatory mites within soil ecosystems, involved in maintaining the soil health. Biodiversity of Mesostigmata can be used to access the soil health within a geographical region. Family richness, diversity,…
2 Apr 2017
Research ArticleIntegrated Pest Management of Zeuzera coffeae Nietner: An Efficient Approach to Reduce the Infestation of Walnut Trees
Irshad Ahmad
Walnut (Juglans regia) is a valuable tree for its fruit, furniture wood and ecological purposes. It is widely grown on farmlands in Northern Areas of Pakistan, where it is a cash crop ranked third in value of exports after onion and tomato. It is attacked by a…
2 Apr 2017
Research ArticleDistribution, Abundance and Population Ecology of Ashtoret lunaris (Forskel, 1775) and Matuta planipes Fabricius, 1798 from the Sonmiani Bay (Lagoon), Pakistan
Noor Us Saher, Zunaira Amanat, M. Asif Gondal, Naureen Aziz Qureshi
Matuta planipes and Ashtoret lunaris were collected as a part of by catch of gillnet deployed for shrimps from April 2005 to March 2007 in Sonmiani Bay waters (Miani Hor lagoon). M. planipes was found abundantly in Sep. 2005, Nov. - Dec. 2005 and Dec. 2006 (93…
31 Jan 2017
Research ArticleThree Bacteriophages SA, SA2 and SNAF can Control Growth of Milk Isolated Staphylococcal Species
Aiza Tahir, Muhammad Asif, Zaigham Abbas, Shafiq ur Rehman
Staphylococcus aureus along with other coagulase negative Staphylococci are among the major mastitis causing organisms. Consumers of milk and milk products from mastitic animals are at high risk of foodborne infections. Escalating antibiotic resistance strived…
8 Feb 2017
Research ArticleMorphological and Molecular Characterization of Polydora websteri (Annelida: Spionidae), with Remarks on Relationship of Adult Worms and Larvae using Mitochondrial COI Gene as a Molecular Marker
Lingtong Ye, Chao Cao, Bin Tang, Tuo Yao, Ruixuan Wang, Jiangyong Wang
The shell-boring Polydora websteri is described in detail in the present study for future unambiguous identification using an integrative taxonomic approach that combines morphology and molecular analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (CO…
4 Apr 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Different Dietary Oils on Growth, Feed Conversion and Body Composition of Juvenile Black Fin Sea Bream, Acanthopagrus berda (Forsskal, 1775)
Abdur Rahim, Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Naeem, Sara Ferrando, Lorenzo Gallus, Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman et al.
In this study, effect of varying dietary oils on growth, nutrient utilization and body composition of juvenile black fin sea bream Acanthopagrus berda was investigated. Fish juvenile (10.1±0.5 g) were collected from Sonari Channel, Hawksbay, Karachi and…
1 Apr 2017- Research Article
Alleviation of Aflatoxin-B1 Toxicity by using Clay Adsorbent in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Diets
Dilawar Hussain, Abdul Mateen
The present study was designed to alleviate the aflatoxin-B1 toxicity by the use of 0.5% calcium bentonite clay and to evaluate its effect on the growth performance of Nile tilapia over a period of 10 weeks. Inclusion of AFB1 at both 2 and 4 ppm levels signifi…
30 Jan 2017 
Research ArticleEffects of Aluminium Phosphide on the Behaviour, Haematology, Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Biochemistry of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Juvenile
G.E. Odo, E.J. Agwu, N.I. Ossai, C.O. Ezea, J. Madu, text-align: justify et al.
Aluminium phosphide is a cheap, effective and commonly used pesticide in agriculture for pest control in Nigeria. This study investigated the effects of aluminium phosphide on the behaviour, haematology, oxidative stress biomarkers and biochemistry of African…
30 Jan 2017
Research ArticleHistochemical Characterization of Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) Intestinal Goblet Cells
Sezgi Arman, Sema Isisag Ucuncu
In the present study, some histochemical features of goblet cells of the intestine of convict cichlid (A. nigrofasciata) were described. In order to reveal the main histological construction, transverse sections of different parts of intestine were firstly sta…
30 Jan 2017
Research ArticleIsolation and Characterization of Medicinally Important Marine Penicillium Isolates
Ibrar Khan, Sadia Qayyum, Shehzad Ahmed, Kashif Syed Haleem, Mujaddad-ur-Rehman, Guang-Lei Liu et al.
The Yellow Sea is one of the mega diversity centers of the world and contains vast amount of flora and fauna. The Penicillium species belongs to one of the most common and economically significant group of marine micro-fungi family. The study comprised isolati…
31 Jan 2017
Research ArticleNatural Incidence of Aspergillus Mycoflora and Mycotoxins in Fresh and Ensiled Maize Fodder
Nighat Sultana, Shazia Iftikhar, Nafeesa Qudsia Hanif, Iffat Tahira
The present study evaluated Aspergillus (A) spp. and mycotoxins in fresh and ensiled maize fodder using a model fermentation system and raw materials from different areas of Punjab, Pakistan. A. niger, A. flavus and A. fumigatus were the most dominant followed…
31 Jan 2017
Research ArticleAbundant Distribution of Little Indian Field Mouse, Mus booduga, in the Wetlands of Salt Range, Punjab, Pakistan
Abdul Aziz Khan, Waseem Ahmad Khan, Najam-ul-Huda Khan
We studied the abundance and population structure of Little Indian field mouse, Mus booduga, at five lakes in the Salt Range, Punjab, Paklistan. The trapping data of 375 trap nights indicated highest abundance of Mus booduga (no = 132), out of 141 small mammal…
1 Feb 2017
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Nutritional Composition and Effect of Dietary Fiber Extracts of Chickpea and Bengal Gram on Blood Glucose and Cholesterol Levels of Male Induced Diabetic and Hypercholesterolemic Rats
Asmaa Hamid, Samia Kalsoom
Albino Sprague-Dawley rats (n=42) were randomly divided into seven groups, each of six rats. One group comprised of normal rats fed on basic purified diet AIN-76-A, three groups were alloxan induced diabetic rats which were fed basic purified diet AIN-76-A, Ka…
2 Feb 2017
Research ArticleA Murine Model of Femoral Artery Injury: Tricks of the Trade
Jixue Hou, Xueling Chen, Jing Wang, Hongwei Zhang, Yu Xi, Jie Xia et al.
Mammals is a powerful tool to study pathophysiologic process of cardiovascular disease, but for a long time it is just limited to large animals, like pigs, rabbits, and big rats. The mice with reproduction fast cycle, lower costing, and close to human genes, c…
2 Feb 2017
Research ArticleCharacterization of hGFAP-DsRed Transgenic Guangxi Bama Mini-Pigs and Their Offspring
Xiangxing Zhu, Junyu Nie, Shouneng Quan, Huiyan Xu, Xiaogan Yang, Yangqing Lu et al.
Astrocytes, the most abundant cell type in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS), perform many important neurobiological functions. Although a large number of transgenic mouse models carrying astrocyte-specific transgene expression of transgene have made…
2 Feb 2017
Research ArticleEstimation of Maximum Sustainable Yield Using Production Modeling: A Stock Appraisal of Indian Oil Sardine (Sardinella longiceps) from Pakistani Waters
Abdul Baset, Qun Liu, Muhammad Tariq Hanif, Baochao Liao, Aamir Mahmood Memon, text-align: justify et al.
Time series of catch and effort data were analyzed to estimate the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) of Indian oil sardine, Sardinella longiceps (Valenciennes, 1847, Family: Clupeidae), fishery resources from Pakistani waters. The catch and effort data (1994 &nd…
6 Feb 2017
Research ArticleDevelopment of Simple Sequence Repeats (SSR) by Transcriptome in Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis H. Milne Edwards)
Fukuan Du, Yan Li, Zhixin Wen, Ruguo Chen, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is one of the most studied and deconomically important crustaceans in China. However, the production scale does not meet the market demand. This resulted in excessive fishing, which almost caused extinction of the s…
8 Feb 2017- Research Article
Determination of Appropriate Growth Models for Early Selection Possibilities in Goats
Bahattin Cak, Orhan Yilmaz, Siddik Keskin, Tahir Bayril, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Growth models present a visual assessment of growth as a function of time and predict body weight at a specific age. We investigated the growth characteristics of Colored Mohair goat using four nonlinear growth models. Thirty (n=22 males and n=8 females) Color…
10 Feb 2017 
Research ArticleCooperative Breeding of Buff-Throated Partridges in Two Natural Populations: Demographic Comparison with a Habituated Population
Bin Wang, Bo Zhang, Nan Yang, Liang Dou, Jianghong Ran
The buff-throated partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii) is endemic to western China and is known to cooperatively breed in a population habituated to supplemental feeding by humans. The social structure and demography of this species, however, have not been exam…
14 Feb 2017
Research ArticleRepellent and Growth Inhibitory Impact of Plant Extracts and Synthetic Pyrethroids on Three Strains of Callosobruchus chinensis L.
Sidra-Tul-Muntaha, Muhammad Sagheer, Mansoor-ul-Hasan, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The present research work was conducted to evaluate the repellent and growth inhibitory efficiency of five plant extracts (Azadirachta indica, Melia azadirach, Pegnum hermala, baryosma and Zingiber officinale) and three synthetic pyrethroids (bifenthrin, cyper…
14 Feb 2017
Research ArticleComparative Study on Induction of Apoptosis in A549 Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells by C2 Ceramide or Ceranib-2
Gökhan Kuş, Hatice Mehtap Kutlu, Djanan Vejselova, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Investigation of ceramide and ceramidases on cancer therapy had become popular in recent years. Ceramide is a metabolite in sphingolipid pathway of the cells that has an ability to promote cell death in tumor cells when produced endogenously in the cells or ap…
27 Mar 2017
Research ArticleApplication of Regression Tree Method for Different Data from Animal Science
Yusuf Koc, Ecevit Eyduran, Omer Akbulut
The aim of this study was to evaluate predictive performances of CHAID, Exhaustive CHAID, and CART regression tree methods for different combinations of parent node: child node in the data set regarding animal science. To achieve the aim, 1884 Mengali lambs we…
28 Mar 2017
Research ArticleIsolation and Molecular Characterization of Medically Important Yeasts Isolated from Poultry Slaughterhouses and Workers
Eman Mahmoud El-Diasty, Madeha Abd El-Halim Ibrahim, Ghada Kamal El Khalafawy
Early identification of yeast to the genus and species level is necessary for effective antifungal therapy, and can also facilitate control of infections. A total of 50 isolates were isolated from 60 swab samples collected from two poultry processing plants re…
28 Mar 2017
Research ArticlePredatory Potential of Coccinella septempunctata L. against Four Aphid Species
Muhammad Arshad, Hafiz Azhar Ali Khan, Faisal Hafeez, Ravaid Sherazi, Naeem Iqbal
The relationship between a coccinellid beetle (Coccinella septempunctata L.) and four different aphid species (spinach aphid, Aphis fabae Scopoli; coriander aphid, Hyadaphis coriandri (Das); cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae L.;pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisu…
30 Mar 2017
Research ArticleEvaluation of Heavy Metal and Aluminium Accumulation in a Gastropod, Patella caerulea L., 1758 in Iskenderun Bay, Turkey
Önder Duysak*andKübra Azdural
In this study, heavy metals (Fe, Zn, Cd, Cu, Co, Ni, Mn, Pb and Cr) and aluminium (Al) were determined in tissue of Patella caerulea from various population in Iskenderun Bay, Turkey.Our study focused on seasonal variation of some heavy metals and aluminium in…
30 Mar 2017
Research ArticleRole of Hypothalamic Neuropeptides Genes Expression on Body Mass Regulation under Different Photoperiods in Yunnan Red-Backed Vole, Eothenomys miletus
Wan-Long Zhu, Guang Yang
The present study was aimed at examining the role of hypothalamic neuropeptides genes expressions on body mass regulation under different photoperiods in Eothenomys miletus, body mass, food intake, serum leptin levels and hypothalamic neuropeptide neuropeptide…
1 Apr 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Supplemented Algal Carotenoid Diets on Skin Color of Tomato Clownfish, Amphiprion frenatus
Muge Aliye Hekimoglu, Kgrşat Fırat, Şahin Saka, Cüney Suzer, Aysun Kop, Yaşar Durmaz
This study analyzes the effect of Nannochloropsis oculata and Porphyridium cruentum as natural pigment sources on skin color of tomato clownfish, Amphiprion frenatus. Two groups, each of 6 fish were fed on feed containing (69.8±9.158 mg.g-1) N. oculata…
1 Apr 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Different Temperatures on the Biology of Citrostichus phyllocnistoides (Narayanan) (Hymnoptera: Eulophidae) a Parasitoid of Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)
Naime Zülâl Elekcioğlu
The effect of constant temperatures on developmental time and parasitization rate of Citrostichus phyllocnistoides was evaluated on Phyllocnistis citrella at nine constant temperatures ranging from 15ºC±1 to 35ºC±1 in 2.5ºC increme…
2 Apr 2017
Research ArticleProduction of Bioelectricity from Vegetable Waste Extract by Designing a U-shaped Microbial Fuel Cell
Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Muhammad Azhar Nisar, Bushra Muneer, Muhammad Usman Ahmad
The microbial fuel cell (MFC) was constructed from polypropylene random (PP-R) pipes jointed in U-shaped manner with a cation exchange membrane. The MFC constructed was subjected for the bioelectricity production by using vegetable waste extract as substrate.…
5 Apr 2017
Short CommunicationPollen Collection and Pollen Foraging Behaviour of Honeybees (Apis mellifera) during Different Time Intervals from Brassica campestris L.
Rashid Mahmood, Saima Asad, Ghulam Sarwar, Waqar Ahmad, Ziyad Abdul Qadir, Ammara Balouch et al.
The pollen collection by honeybees (Apis mellifera Linguistica) from Brassica campestris was examined during February - March 2015 at National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad. Twenty five honeybee colonies were used which had similar number of worker b…
6 Apr 2017
Short CommunicationAssessing the Validity of Fasciola hepatica ELISA Test for Immunodiagnosis of Small Ruminant Fasciolosis in Pothwar Region, Pakistan
Kiran Afshan, Sarwat Jahan, Mazhar Qayyum
To improve the diagnostic efficacy of animal fascioliasis caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica in Pakistan, we first time evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of commercially available bovine F. hepatica enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for…
7 Apr 2017
Short CommunicationAedes aegypti is the Major Vector for Transmission of Dengue Virus in Lahore, Pakistan
Farkhanda Manzoor, Iram Amin, Muhammad Shahid, Samia Afzal, Hania Ramzan, Tahir Rehman Samiullah et al.
The present study focused on a rapid identification of dengue virus from larvae of Aedes aegypti (L) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) by using PCR. During this study, larvae of A. aegypti and A. albopictus were collected from different localities of Lahore during…
7 Apr 2017- Short Communication
Population and Distribution of Flare-Horned Markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri Wagner 1839) in District Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Syed Fazal Baqi Kakakhel, Asad Ullah, Abdur Rashid
Studies were carried out on the population and distribution of ‘Near Threatened’ Markhor sub species Flare-horned Markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri Wagner 1839) in District Swat covering an area of 5337 km² in 2013. The population survey was…
7 Apr 2017 
Short CommunicationOn the Breeding Season of Schizothorax plagiostomus
Arif Jan, Abdul Rab, Rooh Ullah, Haroon, Ikram Ullah
The breeding season of S. chizothorax plagiostomus was studied River Panjkora from February 2014 to January 2015. Kumrat valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The GSI values recorded monthly ranged from 2 to 13.5, the highest value was recorded in March while the lowe…
7 Apr 2017- Short Communication
Molecular Characterization and Epitope Mapping of Fusion (F) and Hemagglutinin (HN) Genes of Avian Paramyxovirus Serotype I from Peacocks in Pakistan
Sameera Akhtar, Muhammad Akram Muneer, Khushi Muhammad, Muhammad Yasin Tipu, Muhammad Anees, Imran Rashid et al.
Effective diagnosis and control measures for Newcastle disease virus (NDV) requires continuous disease surveillance and understanding of field NDV strains. The NDVs, a prototype of Avian Paramyxoviruses (APMV-1), have been reported previously both in chicken a…
8 Apr 2017 
Short CommunicationGenetic Diversity of Five Fecundity Related Microsatellites in Six Goat Breeds
Guang-Xin E, Yong-Ju Zhao, Zhong-Yuan Zhang, Yan-Guo Han, Wei-Wei Ni, Ming-Xing Chu et al.
Fecundity is an important trait for the reproduction of economically domestic animals. Some microsatellites related to the fecundity of domestic animals have been identified. In the current study, we investigated five fecundity related microsatellites, includi…
6 Apr 2017- Research Article
Effect of Semiochemicals and Plant Extracts on Performance of Aphid Parasitoid, Diaeretiella rapae
S. Bushra, M. Tariq, M. Naeem, M. Ashfaq, I. Bodlah, M. Ali
Aphids are the major pests of plant crops in temperate areas of the world. They are monophagous as well as polyphagous and damage wheat, oilseeds, vegetables and fruit crops. This study was carried out to observe the effect of plant extracts and semiochemicals…
29 Mar 2017 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents for Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Volume, Number, April
Table of Contents for Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Volume 49, Number 2, April 2017
13 May 2017 
Short CommunicationA Scanning Electron Microscopic Study of Argulus japonicus (Crustacea: Branchiura) Isolated from Goldfish (Carassius auratus) in Korea
Mahanama De Zoysa, Si-yun Ryu, Hyeon-cheol Kim, Bae Keun Park
A freshwater ecto-parasitic crustacean was isolated from the naturally infested goldfish (Carassius auratus) purchased from commercial aquarium in Korea. Based on the morphological comparison with all Argulus species, isolated fish lice was identified as Argul…
6 Apr 2017