Bruchids are the most important pests of leguminous seeds in world. In this study, focus was done on Callosobruchus maculatus, a serious pest Vigna unguiculata seeds. As no efficient control methods preventing collateral effects beneficials currently exist, study investigated whether RNA interference (RNAi) could provide new biotechnological and selective tool for bruchids control. Three princi...

effects of mentha arvensis l. and mentha pulegium l. essential oils were investigated against oviposition deterrence, egg hatching and adults' mortality of callosobruchus maculatus f. essential oils were obtained by dry leaves that were subjected to hydrodistilation using a modified clevenger-type apparatus. all experiments were conducted at 25±1ºc, 65±5 % r.h. in the dark condition with 5...

This study attempts to look into the energetic status of demersal fish species with their maturity stages and evaluate their energetic condition. Demersal fish species from wild were captured, total length and weight of each fish were measured and gonads were observed, weighted and collected with fish flesh. Gonadosomatic index, water content of gonad and flesh and gonadal and somatic caloric v...

BACKGROUND The suburban transmission of malaria in Selangor, Malaysia's most developed and populous state still remains a concern for public health in this region. Despite much successful control efforts directed at its reduction, sporadic cases, mostly brought in by foreigners have continued to occur. In addition, cases of simian malaria caused by Plasmodium knowlesi, some with fatal outcome h...

BACKGROUND Several teleost species have evolved anterior extensions of the swim bladder which come close to or directly contact the inner ears. A few comparative studies have shown that these morphological specializations may enhance hearing abilities. This study investigates the diversity of swim bladder morphology in four Asian and African cichlid species and analyzes how this diversity affec...

Registramos por primera vez al Rascón Pinto (Pardirallus maculatus) en el Estado de Sinaloa, México. Observamos un individuo canal agrícola adyacente a la Laguna Chiricahueto. Este hallazgo incrementa intervalo distribución previo aproximadamente 400 km hacia norte. Probablemente observado fue visitante accidental.

New data on the records of synanthropic slug species Limacus maculatus and Arion vulgaris in Belarus are analyzed. It is assumed that penetration these into territory occurred from other parts their modern range together with imported goods.

La produccion de peces ornamentales es una actividad importante dentro la acuicultura peruana generando impactos socioeconomicos positivos en toda cadena valor. El pez ornamental Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) uno los mas coloridos utilizados ampliamente como un sistema modelo animal para comprender base genetica del polimorfismo patron color. coloracion X. maculatus esta relacionada con sintesi...

Information about spatial and temporal variability in the distribution and abundance of shark-populations are required for their conservation, management and to update measures designed to mitigate human-shark interactions. However, because some species of sharks are mobile, migratory and occur in relatively small numbers, estimating their patterns of distribution and abundance can be very diff...