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Genetic Diversity Analysis of Roegneria kamoji Population from Sichuan and Chongqing Based on ISAP Molecular Markers

There are abundant forage resources in southwest China, among which the wild Roegneria kamoji Ohwi are widely distributed, especially in Sichuan and Chongqing province. Aim to figure out the genetic structure of wild R. kamoji Ohwi in these places, providing the theoret... (10 May, 2022)

Study on Population Genetic Diversity Among Picea brachytyla in Jiuzhaigou County

To study the genetic diversity and sampling strategy of natural Picea brachytyla populations and provide references for protecting their genetic diversity and resource utilization. In this study, the genetic diversity of six natural P. brachytyla population (90 individuals) were analy... (05 May, 2022)

Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Relationship of Jacaranda mimosifolias Based on ISSR Molecular Markers Technique

The genetic diversity and relationship of Jacaranda mimosifolias from 19 provenances including 21 germplasms in China were studied by ISSR molecular markers technique. 53 bands were amplified by using 10 selected primers from all the 33 primers, of which 44 bands were polymorphic, ... (24 Feb., 2022)

Investigation and Analysis of Parasitic Characteristics of Taxillus thibetensis in Kunming Haikou Forest Farm

Mistletoes (Loranthaceae) is well known as a common hemi-parasitic shrub and its excessive reproduction can limit the function of natural forest and plantation on ecology, economy and society. By investigation, mistletoes were found in some area of Kunming Haikou Forest Farm, and the main type... (12 Nov., 2021)

Identification and Genetic Relationship Analysis of Torreya Based on nrDNA ITS Sequence

In order to evaluate the identification ability of nrDNA ITS sequences on Torreya , this study used ITS sequence and four different analysis methods (BLAST, K2P genetic distance, SNP analysis, NJ tree) to identify species of Torreya , and established phylogenetic trees to discuss their phylo... (28 Aug., 2021)

Identification of BaLanophora japonica Makino from Guizhou Province by Morphological Methods and rDNA ITS Sequence

BaLanophora japonica Makino. is reported as a newly recorded species in Guizhou Province, it was found in Zhujiashan National Forest Park of Guizhou in Weng’an Xian in Guizhou Province. its main biological characteristics were dissected and observed, and its rDNA-ITS seq... (27 Aug., 2021)

Changes in the Protected Areas of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Bayelsa state is one of the core states in the Niger Delta region that inhabits several species of biodiversity of global significance. Six major protected forest reserves (viz: Taylor creek, Apoi creek, Nun river, Edumanon, Ikibiri creek and Igbedi creek) with natural, ecological and cultural... (30 May, 2018)

Patterns of Sunbird (Family: Nectariniidae) Visitation to Four Sympatric Plant Species in Kibale National Park, Uganda

This study was conducted in Kibale National Park in July 2014. It was to investigate patterns of sunbird (Family: Nectariniidae) visitation to four sympatric plant species. We observed four plant species ( Spathodea campanulata , Lilium sp., Callistemon citrinus and Erythrina sp.) which wer... (03 Nov., 2016)

Tree Species Composition in Selected Sacred Forests in Nigeria

Eight sacred forests spread across two states (Akwa Ibom and Cross River) occupying the rain forest zone in Nigeria were studied to ascertain their structures, species compositions, families and diameter at breast height (dbh) class of available trees in the areas. The two states were indep... (16 Oct., 2015)

Genomic Evidence Supported Teeshrew is Closely Related to Primates

The evidence of the latest whole genome sequencing data supported that treeshrews are neither Insectivora nor primate mammals, but they are closely related to primates, and clarified the ongoing controversy regarding the phylogenetic position of tree shrews. It can be said with certainty that tre... (21 Mar., 2013)

Vertebrate Diversity of Alabata Nature Reserve, South West, Nigeria

The importance of wildlife, especially the vertebrates for game, tourism and medicinal use cannot be over emphasized. Nature reserves are also known to influence the ecosystem of its location. However, rapid increase in land use for agriculture and other physical developments are gradually reduci... (20 Mar., 2013)

Socio-economic Determinants of Wild Birds and Reptiles in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

This study investigated socio-economic factors of human population in Abeokuta metropolis of Ogun State that contribute to the consumption of wild birds and reptiles. Primary data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaires to garner information from consumers of Wild b... (10 Dec., 2012)

Socio-economic Contribution, Marketing and Utilization of Edible Kolanut (Cola acuminata and Cola nitida) to Rural Women Livelihood in Abeokuta, Nigeria

This study was centred on the edible cola nuts ( Cola acuminata and Cola nitida ), often referred to as obi abata and gbanja (yoruba) in Abeokuta metropolis. The study examined economic impacts and various uses of the cola nut. Structured questionnaire with open and close questions was distribu... (13 Mar., 2013)

Multiple Land Use Benefits of Peri-urban Forest (Arakanga Forest Reserve, Ogun State, Nigeria): Perception of Resource Users and its Implication

The study examined multiple land use benefits in a peri-urban forest in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria and the perception of resource users on the significance of the benefits. Stratified Random Sampling technique was used for the study with 100 respondents selected. The settlement was divided int... (30 Nov., 2012)

Economic Damages of Primates on Farmlands in Old Oyo National Park Neighbourhood

This paper investigated an estimated amount of losses incur due to damages caused by Primates on farmlands and the methods of control in the neighbourhood of Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria. Primary data were collected and used for the study. Data were collected through the use of open-ended quest... (31 Oct., 2012)

Host-Parasite Interactions between Birds and Feather Mites

There is current uncertainty on whether feather mites are a cause or consequence of poor body condition in birds. We aimed at investigating the bird-mite relationships and elucidating the functional significance of feather mites on birds found on the Urra Field station, Sorbas, in Almeria provinc... (05 Jul., 2012)

Analysis of Integrated Structure of the Exogenous Gene Insertion and the Establishment of Event-specific Detection Method in Transgenic Insect Resistant Cotton

In this study, the complete sequence of exogenous DNA insertion was obtained from transgenic cotton line 06N-119 by using 3'-terminal high-efficiency thermal asymmetric interlaced PCR (hiTAIL-PCR) two times, 5'-terminal hiTAIL-PCR four times and long distance PCR (LD-PCR) once. The insertio... (21 Jun., 2012)

A Novel Method for Evolution Analysis based on Image Registration

Image registration is an important technique in image processing, which could be used to compare the similarity between two images. Here, a novel method based on transition probability matrix of oligonucleotide is proposed to infer the evolutionary relatedness of microbial organisms via image reg... (15 Jun., 2012)

Angiosperm Biodiversity of a Nascent Nature Reserve

Protecting the changes in genetic quality and quantity of native angiosperm community is very essential. An examination of native angiosperm biodiversity of the University of Agriculture Nature Reserve was carried out. Plants obtained were dried, poisoned and mounted on herbarium sheets; proper i... (29 Jun., 2012)

The Effects of Diverse Habitats in Urra on Lizard Abundance

Lizards prefer certain habitat in terms of their morphological traits. Lizard abundance is an important indicator of their habitat suitability. Besides, foraging and basking are important behaviours for lizards, which largely depend on the habitat types. Psammodromus ( Psammodromus algirus ) and ... (08 Dec., 2011)