Organophosphate pesticides, especially chlorpyrifos, are one of the most widely used insecticides in agriculture, but their toxicity and potential sensitivity effects on Anura, Fejervarya limnocharis still unknown. The purpose this investigation is to study F. (Anura: Dicroglossidae) tadpole lethal (survivability) sublethal (morphological alterations swimming activity) chlorpyrifos Dursban 200E...

iran is a major producer of saffron in the world. about 255 tons of saffron is produced on 70 thousands hectares of land, of which 125 tons are exported. production is practiced on small holding, using traditional cultivation practices. one of the major problems associated with saffron cultivation is soil fertility depletion during the first cultivation period, the effects of which extends for ...

Morphological and physiological characteristics of biological soil crusts (BSCs) enhance soil stability and fertility, and influence soil chemistry. However, the effect of BSCs on soil physico-chemical properties may vary depending on taxa (cyanobacteria, lichen, bryophytes) and species, and be susceptible to soil surface disturbance. We examined a wide variety of soil physico-chemical properti...

Cyperus rotundus Linn. (Cyperaceae) vernacularly called ‘Nagarmotha’ is an Indian medicinal plant demonstrated to exert multiple health benefits. This plant grows naturally in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions. It is traditionally used for various purposes including as an antidiarrhoeal, antidiabetic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory, antimalarial and for treatment of stomach and bowel d...