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Research ArticleIdentification, Molecular Characterization and Expression Pattern Analysis of SoxD Subgroup Genes in Yellow River Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
RuiHua Zhang, YongFang Jia, TingTing Liang, QianWen Yang, QiYan Du, ZhongJie Chang
SoxD subgroup genes, which belong to the Sox transcription factor family, have been implicated in the developing nervous system. Their expression has been seen in neural stem cells as well as differentiating neurons. However, despite their importance in develo…
24 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.2.417.428
Research ArticleEffect 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
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…
18 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.353.363- 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…
18 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc9 
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 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…
15 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.317.323
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…
15 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.311.316
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…
15 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.sc8
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…
15 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.325.328
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…
12 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.299.309
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 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 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…
12 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.283.289
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…
12 Jan 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.1.291.297
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 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 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 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