Issue · 2018
Vol.50, Iss. 1
53 articles · pp. 1-400 · All issues →
Research ArticleThe Diving Beetle Fauna of Diyarbakır and Bingol Provinces, Turkey (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) with a New Record
Medeni Aykut
The present study was carried out from September 2013 to August 2015 in Bingöl and Diyarbakır provinces in the Eastern and South-eastern Anatolian regions of Turkey. A total of 3,990 dysticid specimens were collected from 118 different localities and…
26 Dec 2017
Research ArticlePakistan J. Zool., Vol. 50, Iss. 1, pp 75-82
Temel Gokturk, Elif Tozlu, Recep Kotan
Ricania simulans causes harm in almost all plants that grow along the Eastern Black Sea coast. The chemicals used to control this pest are prohibited in this region due to tea cultivation. For this reason, new strategies are needed to control this pest. With t…
26 Dec 2017
Short CommunicationComparative Effects of Aqueous and Organic Solvent Extracts of Garlic on Glucose Level and Lipid Profile of Diabetic Rats
Faiza Hassan, Mubshara Saadia, Muhammad Sher, Mian Anjum Murtaza, Muhammad Arshad, Asam Riaz et al.
Life time management of diabetes by synthetic drugs has been found cost effective with severe side effects as well. Herbal remedies are gaining popularity. Black cumin and garlic are found effective against hypoglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypercholesterolemi…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc7
Research ArticleDecadal Population Traits and Fishery of Largehead Hairtail, Trichiurus lepturus (Linnaeus, 1758) in the East China Sea
Sher Khan Panhwar, Zhou Yong Dong, Gao Tianxiang, Wang Ping, Han Zhiqiang, Wang Zhongming et al.
Largehead hairtail, Trichiurus lepturus, fishery status in the East China Sea was estimated using length frequencies data sets for 2001, 2004, 2009 and 2013 and catch and effort data from 2000~2012. Length frequency data for 8,350 individuals were collected us…
17 Dec 2017
Research ArticleEnamel Hypoplasia Analysis in Giraffids to Compare Stress Episodes in Geological History of the Siwaliks of Pakistan
Rana Manzoor Ahmad, Abdul Majid Khan, Ghazala Roohi, Muhammad Akhtar
Studies on dental enamel hypoplasia have been used by different paleontologists as stress indicator in evaluation of palaeo-environments. The present study involves the analysis of enamel hypoplasia in seven extinct giraffid species to determine and compare st…
4 Jan 2018
Research ArticleLaboratory and Field Evaluation of the Toxicity of Oxamyl against the Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier)
Saleh S. Alhewairini
The widespread as well as serious damage produced by the red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier, have forced emphasis of various research teams on finding appropriate methods for managing and controlling it. A huge fund was given for managing…
11 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.249.256
Research ArticleAssessment of Binary Mixtures of Entomopathogenic Fungi and Chemical Insecticides on Biological Parameters of Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) under Laboratory and Field Conditions
Rana Fartab Shoukat, Shoaib Freed, Kanwar Waqas Ahmad, Ateeq-ur-Rehman
Southern house mosquito, Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae), is most common agent for transferring a mass of pathogens i.e., West Nile Virus (WNV), avian pox virus (APV) etc. in rural and urban areas. To mitigate these problems study was conducted by using bin…
13 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.299.309
Short CommunicationEfficacy of Slow Acting Toxicants on Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann) (Isoptera: Rh inotermitidae)
Ayesha Aihetasham, Humaira Aziz, Khalid Zamir Rasib
The toxicities of Pronil (Fipronil) and Mirage (Imidacloprid) were tested in soil against Heterotermes indicola. Treatment with Pronil and Mirage during 8 h caused less than 97% mortality in 8 h. LC50 values for Pronil and Mirage were 39.81 ppm and 177.32 ppm,…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc3
Short CommunicationImpact of Soil Types on the Abundance of Murid Population in North Punjab, Pakistan
Abu ul Hassan Faiz, Fakhar-i-Abbas, Lariab Zahra Faiz
The present study was conducted to study impact of soil types on rodent distribution and abundance in North Punjab. The survey was conducted from February to December, 2015 using snap traps by applying line transect technique in wild area by using over 3840 tr…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc8
Research ArticleHabitat and Feeding Ecology of Ladakh Urial (Ovis vignei vignei) in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Muhammad Siraj-ud-Din, Riaz Aziz Minhas, Usman Ali, Mayoor Khan, Muhammad Siddique Awan, Nuzhat Shafi et al.
Ladakh urial or shapu (Ovis vignei vignei) is an endangered wild sheep still occurring in small pockets in certain areas of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) besides Ladakh in India. The present study was conducted to determine habitat use and feeding preference of urial…
10 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.197.206- Short Communication
Ecological Assortment of Snakes in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Zahid Farooq, Sufi Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Saleem Khan, Muhammad Wajid
Snakes captured, dead or alive, from different habitats of the southern Punjab, Pakistan, were identified based on external morphological features. Total 521 specimens collected/captured belonged to 5 families, 16 genera and 25 species. Indian cobra (Naja naja…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc9 - Short Communication
Effect of Iron Chloride on Peroxidase Activity in Kidney and Liver of Labeo rohita
Rimsha Nawaz, Muhammad Javed, Sidra Abbas, Safina Kousar
Present research work was conducted to evaluate the effects of iron chloride on peroxidase enzyme activity in the fish, Labeo rohita. For this purpose, four groups of Labeo rohita (one-year old) were exposed to different treatments as 96-h LC50, 2/3rd, 1/4th a…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc4 - Short Communication
Comparative Morphology and Anatomy of Two Sympatric Mongoose Species (Herpestes javanicus and H. edwardsii) from Potohar Plateau
Tariq Mahmood, Fakhra Fazal, Faraz Akrim, Hira Fatima, Muhammad Sajid Nadeem
Two species of mongoose reported from Pakistan (Herpestes javanicus and H. edwardsii) are sympatric in many areas of their distribution range in the Potohar Plateau. Morphologically, the two species differ in their body size, so there could be substantial anat…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc6 - Short Communication
Identification of Bacteria from Diarrheic foals in Punjab, Pakistan
Ikramul Haq, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Imtiaz Ahmad, Amjad Khan et al.
Foal diarrhea in working equines is reported as the most common cause of mortality. Lahore and Sahiwal districts of Punjab, Pakistan were selected during 2016 for the present study. A total of 616 foals were examined out of which 447 diarrheic foals were sampl…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc5 - Short Communication
Effect of GABAB Receptor Antagonist (CGP55845) on the Hematological and Serum Biochemical Profile of Adult Male Albino Mice
Rabia Qurashi, Qurat ul Ane Gillani, Furhan Iqbal
Present study was conducted to report the effect of 1mg / ml of solvent / Kg body weight GABAB receptor antagonist (CGP55845; 3-N [1-(S)-(3,4- dichlorophenyl) ethyl] amino-2-(S)- hydroxypropyl-P-benzyl-phosphinic acid), intraperitoneally injected for 12 days,…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc1 
ReviewImpact of Global Warming on Aquatic Animals
Telat Yanik, Irfan Aslan
Owing to established impacts of mass migration, habitat loss and deforestation on biodiversity, it is imperative to investigate the global warming on aquaculture welfare and productivity. Our current understandings on impacts of altered climate dictate a weak…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.353.363- Research Article
Effect of Supplementing Microbial Phytase on Broiler Chicks Fed Low Di-calcium Phosphate Diets
Muhammad Iqbal Anjum, Shahbaz Javaid, Mukhtar Ahmad Nadeem
For this study 195 day-old broiler chicks were randomly divided into three treatment groups with five replicates in each treatment group having 13 chicks per replicate per pen. Three iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric rations were prepared as: R-I served as contr…
18 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.347.351 
Research ArticlePesticide Mixture Induced DNA Damage in Peripheral Blood Erythrocytes of Freshwater Fish, Oreochromis niloticus
Faiza Ambreen, Muhammad Javed
The present study was undertaken to examine the DNA damage induced by pesticide mixture (endosulfan+chlorpyrifos) in peripheral blood erythrocytes of freshwater fish, Oreochromis niloticus by using Comet assay. The 96-h LC50 value of pesticide mixture was esti…
16 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.339.346
Research ArticleOccurrence of Chilo partellus on Maize in Major Maize Growing Areas of Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Nabeel, Humayun Javed, Tariq Mukhtar
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important nutritious crops in the world. In Pakistan, this is the 3rd largest cultivated crop. The yield of maize is greatly affected by many insect pests and maize borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe) has been identified as o…
14 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.317.323
Research ArticleImmunolocalization and Expression of Androgen Receptor in the Oviduct of Laying Hens
Bian Xunguang, Li Jiancheng, Xu Chu, Yang Li
Androgen plays an important role in animals, and its role is mainly via androgen receptor (AR) to achieve. In this paper, the expression of AR mRNA in various parts of the oviduct was analyzed by qPCR. Oviductal structure was observed by H&E staining. The…
13 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.283.289
Research ArticleDistribution and Morphology of Ghrelin-Immunopositive Cells in the Lung of the African Ostrich
Xiaoting Zhang, Jiaxiang Wang, Peng Li, Lixun Ye
Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor, has been identified in the lung of many vertebrates. While ghrelin-immunopositive (ghrelin-ip) cells have been found in the cerebellum, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract of African…
12 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.257.263
Research ArticleInnovative Approach for the Use of Huwa-San TR50 in Controlling Two Spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)
Saleh S. Alhewairini, Mahmoud M. Al-Azzazy
The efficacy of Huwa-San TR50 against two spotted mite, Tetranychus urticae, on tomato plants, was tested under greenhouse and laboratory conditions. A sharp reduction in the population of T. urticae was obtained after one week of applying Huwa-San TR50 at a r…
11 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.241.247
Research ArticleEffect of Mannan-oligosaccharide Supplementation on Body Growth, Fatty Acid Profile and Organ Morphology of Gilthead Seabream, Sparus aurata
Serap Gelibolu, Yasemen Yanar, M. Ayce Genc, Ercument Genc
This study was conducted to assess the impact of mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) on growth performance, body physiology and tissue morphology of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata). Treatment of fish with MOS-feed shown a significant increase in live weight and pro…
11 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.229.240
Research ArticlePrediction of Fattening Final Live Weight from some Body Measurements and Fattening Period in Young Bulls of Crossbred and Exotic Breeds using MARS Data Mining Algorithm
İbrahim Aytekin, Ecevit Eyduran, Koksal Karadas, Rifat Akşahan, İsmail Keskin
The aim of this investigation was to develop a prediction equation for fattening final live body weight from several body measurements and fattening period of native, crossbred and exotic breeds. For this aim, a total of 103 young bulls were used. In the predi…
5 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.189.195
Research ArticleGut Microbe Analysis between Asthma Patients and Healthy Volunteers in Shaanxi Province, Xian, China
Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Muhammad Shahzad, Xiaokang Wu, Chaofeng Ma, Jiru Xu
Asthma is an allergic and chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrows the air passages. Present study aimed to characterize the gut microbiota of asthma patients and to investigate the alteration in similarity and diversity of gut microbial compo…
4 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.165.173- Research Article
Relationship of PIT-1 Gene Polymorphism with Breeding Parameters and Body Weights of Cows and Calves
Jarosław Pytlewski, Ireneusz Antkowiak, Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska
The aim of this work was to determine the dependency between polymorphism in the PIT-1and fertility rates, body weight of cows and calves, the course of parturition and viability of calves in Polish Black-and-White Holstein-Friesian cattle. The analysis includ…
5 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.183.187 
Research ArticleEffect of Popcorn Disease Infected Leaves on Silkworm Performance and Differential Proteome Analysis of Mulberry Popcorn Disease
Pei-feng Yin, Xiu-xiu Li, Qi-wei Zeng, Cheng-chen Shen, Le Gao1 andJian-zhang Ton
Popcorn disease, a fungal infection is reportedly known to affect the production of mulberry, however, there is no known research data available regarding the effects of popcorn infected leaves on silkworm performance. One group of silkworms was fed infected m…
18 Dec 2017
Research ArticlePrevalence and Potential Risk Factors for Escherichia coli Isolated from Tibetan Piglets with White Score Diarrhea
Hailong Dong, Hui Zhang, Kun Li, Khalid Mehmood, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazul Nabi et al.
This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and pathogenic potential of Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolated from piglets having white score diarrhea as a result of outbreak occurred in Qinghai Tibetan Plateau in 2015. A total of 81 E.coli were isolat…
20 Dec 2017
Research ArticleNesting Use of Tree Species by Avifauna Inhabiting Pabbi Range Forest, Kharian, Punjab, Pakistan
Tariq Mahmood, Syed Wasif Ahmed Shah, Muhammad Rais, Hira Fatima, Faraz Akrim, Muhammad Sajid Nadeem
Nesting is a common phenomenon in reproductive behavior of birds that plays an important role during their different life stages. Nest composition and location are important factors in studying utility of plant material by avifauna. The current study investiga…
16 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.329.338
Research ArticleDescription of Aulolaimus mubarakvilli, New Species (Nematoda: Aulolaimidae) with Observation on Heterodorus longidens from Pakistan
Salma Javed, Saima Majeed, Nasira Kazi, Shahina Fayyaz
Aulolaimus mubarakvilli new species is described and illustrated from specimens collected from sediments of Mubarak Village in Karachi, Pakistan. The new species is characterized by a cuticle bearing 20-22 longitudinal ridges, tail conical, tapering evenly to…
14 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.325.328
Research ArticleComparative Study on BPI Gene Expression in Various Tissues between Rongchang Pig and Landrace
Jing Xin Mao, Guo Wei Wang, Yuan She Huang, Rui Wang, Guo Ze Wang, Bing Zeng et al.
BPI is a pluripotent protein located in neutrophils and tissue that likely plays a vital role in host defense against GNB (gram-negative bacteria) and their endotoxin by means of its antibiotic and endotoxin neutralizing and disposing functions. BPI has severa…
17 Dec 2017
Research ArticlePakistan J. Zool., Vol. 50, Iss. 1, pp 175-181
Muhammad Saqlain, Humaira Kalsoom, Muhammad Fiaz, Abid Mahmood, Rizwan Aziz Qazi, Waseem Safdar et al.
The FABP2 gene variant Ala54Thr has been proposed as an important risk marker for insulin resistance, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome (MetS). In this study the association of Ala54Thr polymorphism with MetS and its risk components was studied in a lo…
5 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.175.181
Research ArticleArchitecture Characteristics of Burrow System of Plateau Pika, Ochotona curzoniae
Wanrong Wei, Weiguo Zhang
Burrows serve many functions for animals by providing a place for rearing young, sleeping, hibernation, food storage, protection from predators and extreme environment, and the function of burrows varies with the degree of burrow complexity. We studied the bur…
14 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.311.316
Research ArticleThe Predicted Target Genes of miR-122/449a Validation and Effects on Sertoli Cells Proliferation
Lihong Qin, Guoliang Zhang, Chaojie Zhu, Jian Wu, Zhihui Zhao, Yumin Zhao
MiRNAs are known as small, non-coding and single stranded RNAs which can regulate cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and involve in the development of sperm. Meanwhile, DUSP4, PDK4 and FKBP1B were also found to participate in testis development an…
12 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.273.281
Research ArticleInfluence of the Host Plant on the Encyrtid Aenasius bambawalei, a Parasitoid used to Control the Cotton Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis, in Pakistan
Hayat Badshah, Farman Ullah, Paul-André Calatayud, Hidayat Ullah, Bashir Ahmad
Themealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley(Sternorrhyncha: Pseudococcidae) is a highly polyphagous pest of fruits, vegetables, crops and ornamentals in Pakistan. Biological control approach by using Aenasius bambawalei Hayat(Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) has been d…
10 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.207.216
Research ArticleLoss of Cane and Sugar Yield due to Damage by Tetramoera schistaceana (Snellen) and Chilo sacchariphagus (Bojer) in the Cane-Growing Regions of China
Wen-Feng Li, Xiao-Yan Wang, Ying-Kun Huang, Rong-Yue Zhang, Jiong Yin, Zhi-Ming Luoand Hong-Li Shan
Loss of cane and sugar yield caused by the combined occurrence of Tetramoera schistaceana (Snellen) and Chilo sacchariphagus (Bojer) were measured in pesticide–treated and untreated areas during 2014-2016. The results indicated that the in untreated area…
12 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.265.271
Research ArticleMorphometric Variations and Fishery Unit Assessment of Cyclocheilichthys apogon (Actinopterigii: Cyprinidae) from Three-Different Rivers in North-Eastern Thailand
Anan Kenthaoand Pornpimol Jearranaiprepame
Beardless barb, Cyclocheilichthys apogon (Valenciennes, 1842) is a freshwater fish of importance as source of low-cost protein in Lower Mekong Region. The present study applied multivariate morphometric technique to identify fishery management units of C. apog…
1 Jan 2018
Research ArticlePrevalence of Potentially Important Intestinal Pathogenic Protozoan Parasitic Infections in Different Occupational Groups of Swat, Pakistan
Wali Khan, Noor-Un-Nisa, Aly Khan
Intestinal protozoan infections remain a public health problem in low and middle-income countries. The current study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of potentially pathogenic intestinal protozoan parasitic infection in farmers, education concerned and…
1 Jan 2018
Research ArticleDistribution and Morphology of Ghrelin-Immunopositive Cells in the Testes of the African Ostrich
LX Ye, JX Wang, P Li, XT Zhang
Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for the GH-secretagogue receptor (GHS-R), has been found in the testes of many vertebrates, and in the cerebellum and gastrointestinal tract of African ostrich, but there is little known about its distribution in the testes of th…
18 Dec 2017
Research ArticleNew Perspectives for Predicting Growth Properties of Crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus Eschscholtz, 1823) in Uluabat Lake
Semra Benzer, Recep Benzer
This study aims to compare the growth estimation result of the two methods which are Length - Weight Relations and Artificial Neural Networks from Uluabat Lake regarding narrow-clawed crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus Eschscholtz 1823) between 2015 and 2016. The…
19 Dec 2017
Research ArticleIdentification of Differentially Expressed Long Noncoding RNAs and mRNAs Involved with Dominant Follicle Selection in Goats using RNA-seq
Guang-Xin E, Yong-Ju Zhao, Yue-Hui Ma, Ming-Xing Chu, Jia-Hua Zhang, Zhong-Quan Zhao et al.
In this study, we used high-throughput technology to provide the first transcriptome dataset for differentially expressed genes in mixed pools of dominant and nondominant follicles of goats. These data will contribute to research on the molecular mechanisms of…
20 Dec 2017
Research ArticleModification of Electro-Ejaculation Technique to Minimise Discomfort during Semen Collection in Bulls
Falah Baiee, Wahid Haron, Rosnina Yusoff, Ariff Omar, Nurhusien Yimer, Salman Hammadi et al.
The aim of this study was to reduce acute discomfortness experienced in bulls during semen collection by electro ejaculation method. The normal electro ejaculation method of semen collection (Method I) was compared to a modified method involving three stages o…
27 Dec 2017
Research ArticleScreening of Okra Cultivars for Resistance against Helicoverpa armigera
Ajmal Khan Kassi, Humayun Javed, Tariq Mukhtar
Fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is one of the most economically important and widespread pests of okra and causes worldwide yield losses. The pest is mainly controlled by chemicals which cause deleterious effects to hu…
27 Dec 2017- Research Article
Cross Breeding Promotes Deterioration of Semen Quality in Cattle Bulls
Ibrar Muhammad Khan, Rifat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, Tahir Usman, Adnan Khan, Zakir Ullah et al.
Nine healthy mature bulls having average age 3 ± 0.14 years, were selected in three different groups i.e., Sahiwal, Holstein-Friesian and crossbred (Sahiwal x Holstein-Friesian) to compare the semen quality. Semen samples were individually diluted with…
28 Dec 2017 
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamics of the Goby Trypauchen vagina (Gobiidae) at Downstream of Hau River, Vietnam
Quang Minh Dinh
Trypauchen vagina is a commercial fish, but little is known on its population parameters. This study was carried out at downstream of Hau River in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam to provide fundamental information on the population biology of T. vagina based on leng…
29 Dec 2017
Research ArticleA New Diploid Number and Sex Chromosome System for the Family Hersiliidae from the Mediterranean Region of Turkey
Ümit Kumbıçak, Zübeyde Kumbıçak, Gülnare Huseynli
Cytogenetic features, mitotic metaphase chromosomes, karyogram and course of meiosis of Hersiliola bayrami were determined based on Giemsa-stained testicular chromosomes for the first time. Results of spermatogonial metaphases showed that the chromosome number…
2 Jan 2018
Research ArticleFishery Appraisal of Portunus spp. (Family Portunidae) using Different Surplus Production Models from Pakistani Waters, Northern Arabian Sea
Muhsan Ali Kalhoro, Danling Tang, Ye Hai Jun, Morozov Evgeny, Sufen Wang, Muhammad Aslam Buzdar
Annual catch and effort data were used to estimate the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) of Portunus spp. to evaluate the population state of crab fishery from Pakistani waters. The catch and effort data of crab fishery from 1999-2009 were obtained from and hand…
2 Jan 2018
Research ArticleBacillus subtilis BML5 Isolated from Soil Contaminated with Poultry Waste has Keratinolytic Activity
Aqsa Imtiaz, Abdul Rehman
The present study aim was to isolate keratinolytic bacteria from the soil contaminated with poultry waste. From amongst nine bacterial keratinase producing isolates were found. The BML5 isolate was identified as Bacillus subtilis based on biochemical character…
4 Jan 2018
Research ArticleInternalization and Nuclear Localization of Porcine Growth Hormone in Porcine Hepatocytes
Pan Hong, Ruonan Li, Yumeng Li, Hainan Lan, Xin Zheng
The internalization and subcellular distribution of growth hormone (GH) from humans and rats have been extensively reported. However, to date, there are no descriptions of the cell behaviour of porcine GH in domestic animals. Thus, freshly isolated porcine hep…
4 Jan 2018
Research ArticleFossil Bovidae from Late Miocene Dhok Pathan Formation of Siwaliks, Northern Pakistan
Sayyed Ghyour Abbas, Muhammad Adeeb Babar, Muhammad Akbar Khan, Kiran Aftab, Ayesha Riaz, Abdul Ghaffar et al.
New bovid remains are recovered from Dhok Pathan type locality of Northern Pakistan. The assemblage presents seven bovid species Pachyportax latidens, P. cf. nagrii, Selenoportax cf. vexillarius, Tragoportax punjabicus, T. cf. salmontanus, Elachistoceras khaur…
10 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.217.228
Research ArticlePhosphine-Induced Alterations in Microsomal Enzymes of a Stored Grain Pest Trogoderma granarium Collected from Godowns of Punjab, Pakistan
Tanzeela Riaz, Farah Rauf Shakoori, Syed Shahid Ali
The present study was aimed to determine the toxic effect of phosphine on microsomal enzymes (NADPH-Cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH-CPR), ethylmorphine-N demethylase and aniline 4-hydroxylase) and soluble protein contents of a wheat grain pest, Trogoderma gra…
13 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.291.297- Short Communication
Effect of Temperature on Reproductive Fitness of the Engorged Tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae)
Qingying Jia, Hui Wang, Tianhong Wang, Na Dong, Shuguang Ren, Xiaolong Yang et al.
The tick Haemaphysalis longicornis is of great medical and veterinary importance, and can transmit a great diversity of pathogens. The current study investigated the effects of temperature on reproductive fitness of the engorged H. longicornis, results indicat…
19 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc2 - Table of Contents
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