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Research ArticleBreeding Biology and Egg Parameters of Red-Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) in Agri-Fields of Gomal Landscape, District Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Shahid Amin, Aziz Ur Rehman, Umer Farooq, Muhammad Fawad Fareed, Ashfaq, Imran khan et al.
The study investigated various features of the breeding-Biology of Red-Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) and characteristics of its eggs in agricultural fields of Gomal, district Tank. The male bird chose a location for the nesting season and the both birds (…
9 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2025/71.1.1.5
Research ArticleGreen-Synthesis-Zinc-Oxide-Nanoparticles-Bacillus
Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahnoor Siddique, Asma Shahzad, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah
Zinc oxide nanoparticles are widely and safely used due to their characteristic nature. The current study is focused at microbial synthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and their applications in biomedical and environmental areas. Intracellular ZnO NP…
21 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.2.66.74
Research ArticleLegal and Illegal Trade of Wildlife and Domesticated Birds in District Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Case Study of Two Local Markets (Mandies)
Shahid Amin, Muhammad Fawad Fareed, Inayat Ullah, Aziz Ur Rehman, Umer Farooq, Danial Bakhsh Saigra et al.
The commercial use of wild plants and animals is commonly referred to by means of wildlife-trade. The data was collected from two (02) unlike localities of the district Tank. The data was proofed on a questionnaire beside during animal classification, local an…
9 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.2.61.65
ReviewBacterial Diversity Associated with Dung Beetles: Ecological Perspectives
Sheeza Sakhawat, Aniza Iftikhar, Uswa Zeb, Aqsa Noreen, Suleman Hussain Shah, Mubashar Hussain
This study reviews the bacterial diversity associated with the gut microbiota of dung beetles, focusing on the microbial ecology, taxonomy, and environmental factors influencing the composition and functionality of these bacterial populations. Dung beetles are…
8 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.2.54.60
Research ArticleDiversity and Distributional Patterns of Grasshoppers in Croplands of District Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Mubashar Hussain, Syeda Nafeesa Kazam, Aqsa Noreen, Suleman Hussain Shah, Uswa Zeb, Aniza Iftikhar
Grasshoppers are major herbivores that occupy agricultural landscapes across the globe due to their ecological, behavioural, and taxonomic diversification. The periodic assessment of the population of grasshoppers in field crops is crucial in devising and impl…
18 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.2.38.46
Research ArticleAnalysis of Clinical and Hematological Findings in Malaria Infected Patients in Hyderabad, Sindh
Zarina Chang, Nadir Ali Birmani, Adil Hassan Chang, Laraib Jamali, Noreena Chang, Fouzia Chang
To investigate the effects of Plasmodium species on hematological parameters in a descriptive case study was carried out on malaria positive patients. The objective of the study is to determine how malaria disturbs complete blood cell parameters. If it is left…
18 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.2.47.53- Research Article
Effect of Different Lysine Regimen on Performance Characteristics and Economic Efficiency of First Progeny of Aseel Parents Flock
Tahira Batool, Salman Farooq, Nabila Roohi, Abdul Ghayas
This experiment was designed to evaluate the effects of various lysine regimens on the growth performance of local Aseel chicken progeny. In total, 240 day-old chicks constituting 60 of each Lakha, Peshawari, Mianwali and Mushki varieties, selected and placed…
5 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.1.30.37 
Research ArticleErysiphe diffusa, a New Record for Powdery Mildew Fungi from Pakistan Breeding
Afshan Akbar, Saliha Afzal, Najam Ul Sehar Afshan, Muhammad Fiaz, Abdul Nasir Khalid
During mycological field surveys in 2021, infected leaves of Lespedeza tomentosa were gathered from District Swat and Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The infection symptoms seemed to be white powder on foliage with numerous tiny blackened to brownish…
5 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.1.16.20
Research ArticleProcess Optimization for the Production of Alpha Amylase by Aspergillus niger Kbt-3 Using Submerged Fermentation
Roheena Abdullah, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar
The use of alpha amylase as a substitute for chemical processes has gained significant momentum in the field of biotechnology. As a result, there is a growing need to explore untapped reserves of fungi with high potential for efficient alpha amylase production…
5 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.1.21.29
Research ArticleRelationship of Anosmia with Nasopharyngeal Swab-Based Sample Collection for Covid-19
Muneer Ahmed Solangi, Mahvish Jabeen Channa
COVID-19 caused a significant number of infections and deaths since first appearance in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. Anosmia and hyposmia had been viewed as the first signs of COVID-19. However, these could also be triggered by preceding factors in the popul…
4 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.1.8.15
Research ArticleIn Silico and In Vitro Analysis of Red Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and Black-Eyed Beans (Vigna unguiculata) and Their Phytochemical Analysis
Afshan Kaleem, Iqra Noor, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar
Beans and legumes are an excellent source of protein, minerals, dietary fiber, carbohydrates and bioactive compounds. They serve as medicinal plants and are used as common food in developing countries. The objective of the current study was to analyze the vari…
4 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.Biologia/2024/70.1.1.7- Research Article
Floral and edaphic data recorded from Sahiwal District, Pakistan analyzed by multivariate techniques
ARIFA ZEREEN, ALMAS JAHAN, SHEIKH SAEED AHMAD, ZAHEER-UD-DIN KHAN
The current exploration was focused to study vegetation and environmental parameters associated with Sahiwal district. For the phytosociological survey Braun-Blanquet’s methodology was employed. In order to classify the vegetation data, ordination resear…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
In vitro efficacy of Tribulus terretris L. & Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. as potential anthelmintics against Haemonchosis contortus
ABRAR HUSSAIN, AQSA KHALIL, SAIRA ZAHEER, MUHAMMAD LATEEF, MUHAMMAD MANSHA
Ruminants are common victims of helminthic infections which curb the efficient production of livestock. Chemical anthelmintic are used to control parasitic infections but their persistent use develop resistance in parasites. In this connection local plants/ th…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Impact of Air Pollution on Growth of Lichens in Miandam Valley Swat, Pakistan
ASADULLAH KHAN, MUHAMMAD AYAZ KHAN, ALIA NAZ, ABDULLAH KHAN, NAUREEN AURANGZEB
This study was conducted to determine heavy metals i.e. Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) concentrations in lichen along different roads having varied traffic density and to find impact of the metals on its growth in Miandam valley Swat, Pakistan. Dermatocarpon minia…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Morphological identification, molecular bar-coding and nutritional value of Siphonaria species from Sindh Coast, Pakistan
FOZIA HUMAYUN, ZARRIEN AYUB, MUHAMMAD SAMEE HAIDER, SYED ABID ALI
The current study was designed to establish the specie identification of the predominant Siphonaria species (S. asghar, S. belcheri and S. kurracheensis) via PCR based amplification of the two mitochondrial housekeeping genes i.e. 16S rDNA, COI, and one nuclea…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Heavy metals (Cd, Pb & Zn) accumulation in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea. Var. Botyris) and associated health risks assessment in three Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
ZEESHAN REHMAN, RANA ABRAR HUSSAIN, SHAISTA JABEEN, SAKHAWAT ALI, ZAHAR NOREEN, IRUM MUKHTAR
Continuous discharge of untreated urban and industrial waste water is a source of heavy metals in soil is a major threat to ecological system and human health. Present study was carried out to evaluate human health risks in association with food chain contamin…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Fluidic simulation for blood flow in five curved spiral microchannel
MUHAMMAD JAVAID AFZAL, FARAH JAVAID, SHAHZADI TAYYABA, ANEEQA SABAH, MUHAMMAD WASEEM ASHRAF
This study presents ANSYS FLUENT and Fuzzy Logic MATLAB simulation for the study of blood flow in five curved spiral shaped tortuous vein. The dimensions of spiral microchannel used in simulation are 30 mm long and 2 mm in radius. ANSYS simulation has given 0.…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Enhanced Sodium Chloride disturbs the Genetic stability in Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
MUBEEN RIAZ, KIRAN ZAHID, SUMAIRA ASLAM CHOHAN, MUHAMMAD ASHFAQ, MUHAMMAD ALI, RIFFAT SIDDIQUE et al.
The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the effects of NaCl stress on genetic stability of lines of Ocimum tenuiflorum L. using RAPD markers. For genetic characterization of controlled and NaCl stressed plants, the extracted DNAs were subjected t…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Assessment of Roadside Soil and Brassica Rapa Contamination by Heavy Metals in District Buner, Pakistan
MUJIBUR RAHMAN, MUHAMMAD AYAZ KHAN, WISAL SHAH, ALIA NAZ
This study was conducted in Buner district of Pakistan to investigate the presence of Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) in roadside soil and Brassica rapa (Shalgham). For that purpose, soil and B. rapa samples were collected from primary, secondary, tertiary roadside…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Sex determination through Barr bodies of neutrophils in Humans and Dogs
MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN LASHARI, RABIA HAMEED, UMER FAROOQ, MUSADIQ IDRIS, ZIA UR REHMAN
Blood samples of healthy adult humans (n = 40) and dogs (n = 30) grouped as males and females, were collected aseptically through appropriate measures. Thin blood smears were stained using Field stain ‘A’ and ‘B’. The PMNs were counted…
27 Feb 2024