Glade use by common warthog, African buffalo, mountain reedbuck and bushbuck in Mount Meru Game Reserve, Tanzania
October 2013
Glade use by common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) and bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) was studied in five man-made, five upper natural and 15 lower natural glades in Mount Meru Game Reserve, Tanzania. Direct observations were made on glade use by each species on four different days; 200 and 300 observation periods for warthogs (mornings and...
Media coverage of nature conservation and protection in Nigeria National Parks
October 2013
Low level of knowledge and awareness of the conservation efforts and activities of Nigeria National Parks in wider Nigerian public have been observed and prompted this study. Five print media (newspapers) and four electronic media (television and radio) were sampled. The print media were The Punch, Nigerian Tribune, The Nation, The Vanguard and The Guardian newspapers while the electronic media were Edo...
Sustainable agriculture productivity through restoration of tank irrigation system with stakeholder decision : Case study in rural tank eco system
October 2013
The tank irrigation system have provided support for the livelihood of the rural communities and have to be restored and conserved as an economic assets, especially for the poor and marginalized communities in the under developed areas. The tank irrigation system has a special significance to the marginal and small-scale farmers who make a very large number essentially depending on tank...
Diversity of macrofungi at the University of Dar es Salaam Mlimani main campus in Tanzania
October 2013
Macrofungi play important roles in nutrient cycling, forestry, pharmacology industry, production of cultivated fungi in the food industry, as well as their vital role in biodegradation and biodeterioration. Information about the diversity, community organization, and variations in time and space of macrofungi community belonging to the Basidiomycota and Ascomycota at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)...
Pollinator biodiversity in Uganda and in Sub-Sahara Africa: Landscape and habitat management strategies for its conservation
October 2013
Previous pollinator faunistic surveys conducted in 26 different sites indicated that farmlands of central Uganda supported more than 650 bee species, 330 butterfly species and 57 fly species. Most crop species grown in Uganda are pollinator-dependents. There is also a high dependency of rural communities on pollination services for their livelihoods and incomes. The annual economic value attributable to...
Use of ethnobotanical criteria for conservation assessment of plants used for respiratory diseases in Lake Victoria region, Tanzania
October 2013
The focus of the paper was to use an ethnobotanical approach to identify for conservation, priority medicinal plants used for respiratory diseases in Lake Victoria region of Tanzania. Recent incidences of respiratory diseases profoundly affect plant diversity as they lead to selective consumerism of plant species. Trend of respiratory diseases in Lake Victoria region is alarming due to highest HIVprevalence....
‘Biodiversity conservation of Himalayan medicinal plants in India: A retrospective analysis for a better vision’
September 2013
Ever-increasing demand of herbal medicines in the world market has put alarming threats to the existence of Himalayan medicinal plants, reported to be the richest source of active bio-molecules. Due to overexploitation, majority of these bear threatened status while some have become extinct. Variousin-situ and ex-situ conservation efforts have been made by the Government of India through...
Variability and trends of air temperature and pressure at Port Said, Egypt, 1978-2008
September 2013
The climatologically records of hourly surface air temperature and pressure collected at Port Said weather land stations during the period from 1978 to 2008 are used to study the long term variability of both parameters. January, December and February were considered the coldest months through the years of the whole period with occurrence of about 65.5, 13.8 and 20.7% values, respectively. In the opposite side, August...
Registration of “Dibanneeâ€, a newly released linseed variety for Bale Highlands, Ethiopia
September 2013
Dibanee (CI-1525x CDC 1747/21), a medium height brown seed variety of linseed was selected anddeveloped by Sinana Agricultural Research Center, eastern Oromia, Ethiopia. The variety was released in 2009 for Bale highlands and similar agro-ecologies. This variety was selected from the variety trial tested together with 15 other test genotypes and checks (local cultivar and the previously released variety for...
Diversity analysis in Plectranthus edulis (Vatke) Agnew collection in Ethiopia
September 2013
Thirty six (36) accessions of Plectranthus edulis were evaluated to assess the extent of genetic diversity within the collected accessions using 16 characters. Analysis of variance for each characters indicated highly significant (p<0.01) variation among the accessions for all characters except tuber length. The accessions under study were grouped into six clusters. Clusters I and II contained...
Evaluation of pesticide tolerant strain of Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on maize stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe)
September 2013
Field evaluation of pesticide tolerant strain of Cotesia flavipes Cameron, a gregarious larval endoparasitoid of the maize stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) was carried out and the economics of such evaluation was worked out. Releases of the pesticide tolerant parasitoid strain, prior to application of pesticide or after application resulted in significantly higher net returns and...
The impacts of humans and livestock encroachments on the habitats of mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni) in Munessa, Ethiopia
September 2013
Measuring the extent of humans and livestock encroachments on the habitats of the endangered mountain nyala is crucial to ensuring effective conservation, but empirical evidence is lacking. In order to examine the risk-disturbances hypothesis, we assessed and quantified the impacts of humans and livestock encroachments on the habitats utilized by mountain nyala in Munessa, Ethiopia. We estimated the activity...
Conservation and cultivation of threatened and high valued medicinal plants in North East India
September 2013
Medicinal plants exploration in North Eastern India has been carried out in the various forests including Crude drugs markets up to the range wherever medicinal plants produce are sold in the markets. Various attempts have also been made for the acclamatisation through cultivation of medicinal plants from one zone to another in the Region. The crude drugs produce from the region are traded in the markets of...
Wild edibles of Murari Devi and surrounding areas in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India
September 2013
The wild edibles served as a dietary supplement and medicine for thousands of years, particularly in the tribal and rural areas of the Himalayas. A total of 43 wild edibles, representing 33 genera and 25 families were reported. Maximum number of species were reported in the altitudinal zone, 700 to 1800 m followed by >1800 m altitudinal zone. Forty species were found in dry habitat followed by...
Informative microsatellites for freshwater and marine shrimp species
September 2013
Marine and freshwater shrimp are overexploited worldwide due to their high commercial value being usually fished in a predatory manner. The concern about conserving the stocks for economical or ecological reasons has been threatened by the absence of molecular markers for the majority of these species. In this work, we described ten anonymous microsatellites isolated from an enriched-library with magnetic...
Medicinal Plants Scenario in Forest Vegetation of Baikunthpur (District-Koria) Chhattisgarh (India)
September 2013
The State of Chhattisgarh has about 44% of its geographical area covered with forests. The Koria district in Chhattisgarh lies between 22°58’ to 23°49’ North latitudes and 81° 33’ to 82°45’ East longitude. The average rainfall is 121.36 cm. The forest area is 81.23% of total district Area. The district Koria has a very rich flora exhibiting diversity especially of...
Towards sustainable financing of protected areas: A brief overview of pertinent issues
August 2013
According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) now known as the World Conservation Union (IUCN), a protected area refers to a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. The recognition of the role of protected...
Mangrove forests of river estuaries of Odisha, India
August 2013
A clear and current picture of the mangrove forests extant in different river estuaries of the Odisha state of the Indian sub-continent have been provided in this communication. Apart from their role in upgrading the state’s economy, the other features exploited by the local inhabitants have been highlighted in brief. Effective measures for the conservation of these rare and unique ecosystems have also...
Potent anticancer compounds from the ocean
August 2013
Over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by oceans, and it is an established fact now, that life originated in the oceans. Additionally, the oceans are also the source of matchless natural products that are mainly accumulated in living organisms. Several bioactive compounds of therapeutic interest have been isolated from marine invertebrates, and some of them have been reported to be of microbial...
Knowledge and attitude of peasants towards birds in church forests in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia
August 2013
Residents who have lived in the same area for extended periods can provide valuable insights into changes that have taken place in the diversity and abundance of local wildlife. Birds are among the best known parts of the earth’s biodiversity. This study was conducted in three selected church forests located in different agroclimate zones (“Kola”, “Weyna Dega” and...
Prevalence and seasonal periodicity of endophytic coelomycetous fungi in Tamil Nadu, India
August 2013
The present study reports 2,644 endophytic isolates; only 74 different morphospecies of coelomycetes have been isolated and identified from 14,400 segments of healthy tissues such as leaves (4,800), stem (4,800) and bark (4,800). Each plant tissue with 300 segments was studied in a Petri dish containing 10 segments; totally, 30 plates were studied with four seasons. Totally, 74 coelomycetes...
Linking population size to conservation needs of the Grey Parrot in Cameroon
August 2013
Unsustainable exploitation of the wild Grey Parrot is a complex and challenging phenomenon for governments and international organizations to tackle. The need to reverse the negative impacts of exploitation on the Grey Parrot population and to conserve it for future generations formed the basis of this study. Population data on the Grey Parrot in Cameroon were obtained using the point count method with two counting...
The folk biology of South American-native shrub, Mimosa pigra L. [Leguminosae] and its invasive success in Rwanda
August 2013
Although, the probability of an alien plant species to become invasive in natural or semi-natural habitats is relatively low, the introduction of new taxa should always be regarded as a sensitive issue because the effects of an insertion of an invasive species are likely to be prohibitive as well as external. Ideally, plant species with an invasive potential should not be allowed to enter a country and,...
Local vulnerability, Forest communities and Forest-carbon conservation: case of southern Cameroon
August 2013
The mechanism for reducing carbon emissions through forest conservation is dominating climate policy processes in many tropical forests countries. However, there are concerns about the implications of these activities on forest-dependent communities, who are vulnerable to climatic stresses. Reconciling local vulnerability, adaptive capacity and forests carbon conservation initiatives is necessary but...
Studies on biodiversity of fleshy fungi in Navsari (South Gujarat), India
August 2013
Mushrooms have created great excitement because of their presence especially after the down pour during the monsoon season. So a detailed survey was made in and around Navsari, south Gujarat, from July to September, 2010, to understand the morphological variability in their population which has not been done earlier. The region is a habitat of well distributed micro flora and fauna. Navsari is located between...
Herpetofauna of Thummalapalle uranium mining area, Andhra Pradesh, India
August 2013
The present study on herpetofauna in Thummalapalle uranium mining area resulted in a collection of 52 species belonging to 17 families. Snakes were the dominant group with 20 species. Most species recorded are in the least concerned and not assessed categories, and only two species (Geochelone elegans and Lissemys punctata) were in the lower risk - least concern category and one species...
Genetic variability and association between agronomic characters in some potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) genotypes in SNNPRS, Ethiopia
August 2013
Thirteen (13) potato genotypes were evaluated for genetic variability and association of agronomic characters among themselves and tuber yield. The study aimed to find out the genetic variability, and interrelationships among different characters in potato. The plot design used for the experiment was a randomized complete block design with three replications. The analysis of variance showed that the...
Diversity of fishes in relation to physcio-chemical properties of Manakudy estuary, Southwest coast of India
July 2013
Present study deals with fish diversity and physico-chemical properties of Manakudy estuary. Thirty-eight (38) species of fin and shell fishes of commercial importance were recorded during the study period (February 2010 to January 2011), higher than that of previous observations. Average fish catch in these estuary ranged from 80 to 280 kg/day, comprising mainly Etroplus suratensis (Pearl...
Seasonal variations in seagrass biomass and productivity in Palk Bay, Bay of Bengal, India
July 2013
Seagrass meadows are valuable habitats having economic and ecological importance in coastal ecosystem. The major seagrass meadows in India exist along the southeast coast of India, particularly in Palk Bay region. The dominant seagrass species of this region was Cymodocea serrulata andSyringodium isoetifolium and these two species were taken for the survey. In this study, a survey was...
Efficacy of chilli Capsicum oleoresin guns usage by local hunters as African elephant repellent from crop raiding in the Luangwa Valley, Zambia
July 2013
Chilli Capsicum oleoresin guns have been utilised by local hunters in Luangwa Valley, Zambia in the recent years as Community Based Conflict Mitigation (CBCM) for human-elephant conflict (HEC) situations. Through use of C. oleoresin guns, transformation of local hunters from elephant poachers to sustainable agriculturalists has been a milestone for conservation efforts. In this study,...
Traditional beliefs and conservation of natural resources: Evidences from selected communities in Delta State, Nigeria
July 2013
The role of traditional beliefs systems in the conservation of natural resources in some selected communities in Delta State, Nigeria, have been studied. Methodology of study involves the use of personal interview, literature review, group discussion, and site visitation carried out by the authors between April 2011 and March 2012. Findings show that traditional natural resources management in the selected...
Fish muscle protein highest source of energy
July 2013
The proximate biochemical composition and seasonal variation in proteins of small indigenous fish species such as Salmostoma sardinella, Cirrinus reba, Garra mullya, Rasbora daniconius andPuntinus conchonius were analyzed. The proximate composition was found to vary among the species. Protein was estimated in S. sardinella (25.64%), C. reba (24.19 %), G....
Application of diversity indices to crustacean community of Wular Lake, Kashmir Himalaya
June 2013
The present work is aimed at comparing the various diversity indices applied to crustacean community assemblages in the Wular Lake during September 2010 to August 2011. In all, 42 taxa were identified, of which 23 were Cladocera, 16 were Copepoda and only 3 were Ostracoda. Different species have different ecological requirements which enable them to thrive well in their ecological niches...
Limnological study on a Samrat Ashok Sagar with special reference to zooplankton population
June 2013
Present investigation has been conducted on Samrat Ashok Sagar (popularly known as Halali reservoir) of Madhya Pradesh with special reference to its zooplankton diversity in relation physico-chemical characteristics. 105 (One hundred and five) zooplankton species were identified from Samrat Ashok Sagar which consisted of Rotifera 43 species (41%), Cladocera 25 species (24%), Protozoa 20 species (19%),...
Multiple usages of forest trees by the tribes of Kalahandi District, Orissa, India
June 2013
Forest trees are the integral part of human society. Forest trees provide both direct and indirect benefits to humans. The number of products provided by trees worldwide is extensive. The wood, bark, leaves, fruits, seeds and roots of trees yield food, fodder, shelter, medicine, fibre, resin, oils and other numerous products used for subsistence of people living in rural and tribal areas. There is a great...
Participatory assessment of grazing scenario in Kumaon Himalaya
June 2013
Livestock is one of the most important and dynamic components of mountain farming systems and their linkage with forest and agro-system are the very basis of sustainability of mountain agriculture. But, livestock economy in the mountain region is suffering a set- back due to poor production, which is mainly contributed by inadequacy of quality fodder and pitiable condition of forests and grazing land. In...
Assessment of fish distribution and biodiversity status in Upper Halda River, Chittagong, Bangladesh
June 2013
The Halda River of Bangladesh has immense importance as it is the only natural spawning ground of major carp fishes. In the present survey, the overall fish distribution and biodiversity from the upper portion of Halda River along with its two tributaries were studied. The sampling stations were Nazirhat Bridge, Sattarghat Bridge and Garduara. Fishes were collected directly from sampling stations two times in...
Woody species diversity and important value indices in dense dry forests in Abdoulaye Wildlife Reserve (Togo, West Africa)
June 2013
Dry forests are seriously under threats, mostly linked to human disturbance. In Togo where continuous deforestation is ongoing, it important to assess woody species diversity that maintain forest structure and functions. In that concern, this study was carried out in Abdoulaye Wildlife Reserve (AWR) with a specific objective to assess woody species diversity. A total of 258 plant species belonging to 119...
Strychnine poisoning in African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in the Loliondo game controlled area, Tanzania
June 2013
The retaliatory persecution of large carnivores is a worldwide conservation concern. We report a case of malicious strychnine poisoning of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in the Loliondo Game Controlled Area (LGCA), Tanzania. Eight out of ten individuals (80%) in one of our study packs were poisoned in retaliation for a livestock attack. Samples were collected from the internal organs for toxicological...
Elephant damage and tree response in restored parts of Kibale National Park, Uganda
June 2013
Elephant tree damage is a key factor in conservation and restoration efforts of African rain forests. This study was conducted between June 2009 and February 2010 to examine elephant damage and tree response in restored parts of Kibale National Park, a rain forest in Uganda. First gazetted as Forest Reserve in 1932, the area had its southern block settled and degraded through human utilization between 1970...
Spatial distribution and abundance of selected exploited non-timber forest products in the Takamanda National Park, Cameroon
June 2013
This study investigated the spatial distribution and abundance of selected non-timber forest products (NTFPs) exploited in the Takamanda National Park, Cameroon. The distribution, abundance, encounter rates, species condition, seasonality and human impacts were assessed in the 217 km reconnaissance survey. The most dominant species recorded were Afrostyrax kamerunensis (44%) and Gnetum...
Fish diversity of the River Choto Jamuna, Bangladesh: Present status and conservation needs
June 2013
River Choto Jamuna is an important and well-known river in north-west Bangladesh in terms of fish production and source of income for many fishermen living beside where this study has been conducted from January to December, 2012. This study revealed the existing fish species and their composition along with diversity, richness and evenness indices. A total of 63 species of fishes have been recorded belonging...
Preparation and quality control of a product for seasoning made with the kernels of Ricinodendron heudelotii or “akpi†from Côte d'Ivoire
May 2013
Ricinodendron heudelotii kernels, which are used in food because of their aroma and very pronounced taste, are very popular in Africa, specifically in Côte d'Ivoire. That is why we have developed a solid seasoning product from its kernels. The dough was compacted and molded into small longitudinal shapes in the form of bricks, and slightly dried. The taste of the product was...
Diversity and regeneration status of tree species at Nainital Catchment, Uttarakhand, India
May 2013
The existence of a species in a forest community largely depends on its ability to regenerate under varied environmental conditions. In the present study, effect of biotic disturbance was assessed and analysed on diversity and regeneration of pre-dominant tree species of oak forests. For this, two adjacent sites were selected in mixed oak forest zone (2100 m asl), namely, undisturbed open area (inside...
Water quality and brine shrimp (Artemia sp.) population in Al Wathba Lake, Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
May 2013
Al Wathba Lake is located at Al Wathba Wetland Reserve which is located 40 km east of Abu Dhabi Island on the left side of the truck road to Al Ain. The water body extends for approximately 1.5 km in length and 0.5 km in width with a maximum depth of almost two meters (in the period of 2010). Al Wathba Reserve exists primarily because it is supplied with tertiary treated waste water from the Mafraq Waste...
Galling insects associated with Haloxylon spp. (Bunge) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
May 2013
This article introduces the arthropods that induce galls or are associated with galls in two plant species (Haloxylon persicum and Haloxylon salicornicum) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In connection with a baseline survey conducted to establish species knowledge to assess the habitat and diversity of the flora and fauna in proposed Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis (undulata)...
Species richness and diversity of a terrestrial insular environment: serpentine of the Barberton Greenstone Belt, South Africa
May 2013
The serpentinite outcrops of the Barberton Greenstone Belt are considered to be amongst the oldest in the world and have been exposed for over 50 million years. Of the 30 large outcrops in eastern Mpumalanga, South Africa, seven were selected for detailed comparison of species richness and diversity with those of surrounding non-serpentine vegetation. Various non-parametric species richness estimators were...
Trends in wildlife conservation practices in Nigeria
April 2013
Civilization and development came with force of manipulations on the habitats of most wildlife so as to meet the needs of man. Urge for propagation and sustainability of wild flora and fauna brought about conservation practices that led to designating particular locations for their keeping. These areas are set aside to maintain functioning natural ecosystems to act as refuge for species and to maintain ecological...
Synanthropic indices and baits preferences of common non-biting flies (Diptera: Cyclorrhapha) of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
April 2013
Non-biting fly surveys in urban, rural, and forested areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, using rotten meat, fish fruits and human faeces, for collection yielded 4290 and 2474 flies from 9 families in the wet and dry seasons, respectively. Synanthropic Indices (SI) of 15 species were calculated for the wet season, of which 10 species were positively synanthropic, and five negatively synanthropic to human settlements. In...
Taxonomic revision of genus Hordeum L. (Gramineae) in Egypt
April 2013
This study was conducted to revise the taxonomic identity and clarify inter- and intra-specific relationships among the studied wild and cultivated Hordeum taxa in Egypt. The studied taxa includedHordeum marinum subsp. gussoneanum, H. marinum subsp. marinum, H. Hordeum leporinum,Hordeum glaucum, Hordeum spontaneum and Hordeum vulgare. The results revealed...
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