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Research ArticleReproductive potential and Host Searching Ability of Entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema feltiae
Ali Murad Rahoo, Tariq Mukhtar, Simon R. Gowen, Rehana Kanwal Rahoo, Shaukat Ibrahim Abro
Due to non-availability of mass production techniques in Pakistan, the development and application of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) depend on the use of host insects for in vivo production. As there is little information regarding relationship between nemat…
2 Jan 2017
Research ArticleAge and Developmental Stage Dependent Changes in Plasma Concentrations of Growth Hormone and Testosterone and Linear Growth Velocity in Boys between the Age of 1 and 20 Years
Afzaal Ahmad Naseem, Maleeha Akram, Sarwat Jahan, Kiran Afshan, Zubaria Iqbal, Faheem Tahir et al.
The accelerated longitudinal bone growth at puberty or pubertal growth spurt has been ascribed to reciprocated physiological influences of both somatotropic and gonadal axes, manifested as higher secretion of growth hormone (GH) and testosterone (T). GH and T…
26 Dec 2016
Research ArticleA Novel Mutation Ser34Phe in GNRHR causes Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism during Pubertal Development in Boys
Misbah Riaz, Qaiser Mansoor, Maleeha Akram, Muhammad Ismail, Parveen Akhtar, Shakeel Mirza et al.
The signaling of G protein-coupled receptor 54 (GPR54) is a key regulator of secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), whereas GnRH is a crucial neurohormone regulating the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)…
25 Dec 2016
Research ArticleComparison between Biological and Chemical Management of Raoot Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne hapla
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Ryšánek
These studies were employed to compare the potential of the nematophagous fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and the chemical nematicides Vydate and Basamid (G) with the fertilizer calcium cyanamide in the control of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne hapla, through…
18 Dec 2016- Research Article
Population Dynamics of a Nematophagous Fungus Lecanicillium muscarium, and Root Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita to Assess the Disease Pressure and its Management
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Ryšánek
A series of experiments were conducted in a greenhouse to determine the population dynamics of the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, and the nematophagous fungus, Lecanicillium muscarium, on tomato. The nematode population densities were measured by d…
15 Dec 2016 
Research ArticleEffect of some Nematophagous Fungi on Reproduction of a Nematode Pest, Heterodera schachtii, and Growth of Sugar Beet
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Ryšánek
Heterodera schachtii is a globally important and often marginalized pest of sugar beet, cabbage, broccoli and radish, among other crops. It is a cyst-forming nematode that affects plant growth and yield. We report on studies aimed to evaluate the effects of fi…
30 Nov 2016
Research ArticleMetabolic Profile of a Stored Grain Pest Trogoderma granarium Exposed to Deltamethrin
Ambreena Hafiz, Tanzeela Riaz, Farah Rauf Shakoori
Effect of deltamethrin on metabolic profile of 4th, 6th instar larvae and adult beetles of deltamethrin-resistant populations of T. granairum collected from wheat godowns of Gujranwala, Okara and D.G khan has been studied in current investigation. The toxicolo…
30 Nov 2016
Short CommunicationMolecular and Serological Detection of Avian Influenza H9N2 Virus in Asymptomatic Commercial Layers in Faisalabad District, Punjab
Hira Akhter, Bilal Aslam, Naveed Shahzad, Tanzeela Farooq, Muhammad Umer, text-align: justify et al.
The present study aimed at measuring the antibody titres against H9N2 influenza viruses and its molecular detections in asymptomatic commercial layers from Faisalabad district of Punjab, Pakistan. Overall 120 blood samples, 24 tissue samples from each organ (t…
28 Nov 2016
Short CommunicationEffect of Variable Kisspeptin Doses on Prostatic Citric Acid Levels in Male Mice
Faiqah Ramzan, Muhammad Haris Ramzan
Kisspeptin, a product of the KISS1 gene, plays an essential role in the regulation of spermatogenesis acting primarily at the hypothalamic level of the gonadotropic axis. Citric acid is synthesized and secreted by the prostate gland. Its synthesis is reg…
28 Nov 2016- Short Communication
Prevalence of Zoonotic Tuberculosis and Brucellosis in Animals of Quetta and Pishin Districts, Balochistan
Bibi Tayyaba Batool, Aemal Tareen, Shahjahan Shabir Ahmed, Hira Ejaz, Mohammad Azam Kakar, Syed Abdul Rehman et al.
Brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis (TB) are a constraint to livestock production in Balochistan. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis in cattle, goats and sheep in some primary dwelling districts of Balo…
28 Nov 2016 
Short CommunicationEvaluation of Different Diets for Mass Rearing of Coccinella undecimpunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Marryam Bakhtawar, Qamar Saeed, Naeem Iqbal
Evaluation of potential of four diets in larval development of lady bird beetle, Coccinella undecimpunctata, under laboratory conditions was done. These include mustard aphids (Lipaphis erysimi) cotton mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis), grain moth eggs (Sitotr…
28 Nov 2016- Short Communication
Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Camels in Sindh, Pakistan
Abdul Sattar Baloch, Abdul Rasheed, Rahmatullah Rind, Jam Kashif Sahito, Rehana Buriro, Muhammad Faisal Ayoob et al.
Brucellosis affects a wide range of animal species including human beings and is more severe in human than in animals. It imposes a huge burden on human health due to its zoonotic nature. Our study involves the testing of 100 sera samples and 50 milk samples f…
28 Nov 2016 - Research Article
Behavioural and Some Physiological Assessment of Glyphosate and Paraquat Toxicity to Juveniles of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus
Ayanda Opeyemi Isaac, Oniye Sonnie Joshua, Auta Jehu
The impact of acute exposure of Clarias gariepinus juveniles to commonly used herbicides, glyphosate and paraquat was evaluated through changes in fish behaviour and mortality. Juveniles of the African catfish were exposed to varying acute concentrations of gl…
24 Nov 2016 
Research ArticleEffect of Different Types of Boxes on Rearing of Bumble Bee, Bombus terrestris
Muhammad Imran, Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Farooq Nasir, Imran Bodlah, Muhammad Nasir et al.
Life history parameters of bumblebee Bombus terrestris (L.) (Hymenoptera: Apidae) were investigated by using rearing boxes of wood, cardboard and polycarbonate materials on three developmental stages i.e., colony initiation, development and maturation stages u…
20 Nov 2016
Research ArticleMelatonin Supplementation in Extender Enhances the Post Thaw Quality of Buffalo Bull Spermatozoa
Asma-ul-Husna, Muhammad Sajjad Ansari, Bushra Allah Rakha, Rabea Ejaz, Nemat Ullah, text-align: justify et al.
Oxidative damage to sperm during cryopreservation is one of the main causes of decline in fertilizing potential. Present study aimed at evaluating the role of melatonin in extender for its cryoprotective effect on post-thaw quality of buffalo bull semen. For t…
20 Nov 2016
Research ArticleToxicity of Some Selected Pesticides against Neoseiulus barkeri (Acari: Phytoseiidae) Under Laboratory Conditions
Muhammad Zahid, Muhammad Hamid Bashir, Bilal Saeed Khan, Muhammad Shahid
Insect pests are the major yield decreasing factors in our agro-ecosystem. Among many pest management approaches, biological control is considered as the main strategy to address these issues including sucking pests. Different biocontrol agents are being used…
14 Nov 2016- Research Article
Diversity and Distribution of Fish Fauna of Indus River at Taunsa Barrage in Punjab, Pakistan
Haji Muhammad, Zafar Iqbal, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The present study was conducted to determine the fish fauna of Indus River at Taunsa Barrage, situated in South Punjab Pakistan. The survey was conducted from September 2013 to August, 2014 at eight sampling sites to ascertain fish diversity and their distribu…
12 Nov 2016 
Research ArticleTwo New Species of Oxyopes (Araneae: Oxyopidae) from Punjab, Pakistan
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The Oxyopes Latreille, 1804 is a large genus of spider with cosmopolitan distribution but has not been much studied in Pakistan. Two new species, Oxyopes chenabensis new species, and Oxyopes bidentata new species are being reported from Punjab. p.p1 {margin: 0…
12 Nov 2016
Research ArticleSolenopsis invicta Suppress Native Ant by Excluding Mutual Exploitation from the Invasive Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis
Ai Ming Zhou, Guang Wen Liang, Ling Zeng, Yong Yue Lu, Yi Juan Xu
Mutualistic interaction between invasive ants and honeydew-producing hemipterans has been extensively examined in many studies. Laboratory experiments showed that invasive ant Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) suppress ghost ants Tapinoma melanoceph…
11 Nov 2016
Research ArticleDetermination of Early Colonizer Urban Blowfly Species Using Small Bait Traps on a University Campus
Halide Nihal Açikgöz, Serdal Kenan Köse, Ali Açikgöz
The aim of the present study was to identify the urban blowfly species having forensic importance on Ankara University Medical Faculty Cebeci Campus in Ankara. Eight small liver bait traps were used for catching flies. Chicken liver was used in the study to at…
10 Nov 2016