Life Sciences

Background and Purpose: The anococcygeus muscle has a classically sympathetic noradrenaline-mediated motor innervation. Owing to its physiological importance, not much work has been done in the study of its muscular response to certain drugs and chemical mediators. The aim of the experiment was to examine the response of rat anococcygeus muscle to selected drugs and field stimulation. Experimental Approach: Anococcygeus smooth muscle was isolated from adult male rat.

The seasonal occurrences of fungi were varied in different months starting from December to March in both the years (rabi 2014-15 and 2015-16). In the infected plant (leaves) the pooled number of seasonal mycoflora was found to be highest in March (22.50 cfug-1 leaf x 10) and the lowest in December (15.00 cfug-1 leaf x 10). In healthy plant the highest occurrence of mycoflora was found in March (16.50 cfug-1 leaf x 10) and the lowest in January (11.50 cfug-1 leaf x 10).

Background: Tomato is the most consumed vegetable in Africa as in most of the world. It isconsumed by millions of people across the continent’s diverse religious, ethnic and social groups. However, for proper producer and market supporting system development with district orientation, it is essential to focus research on consumer choices with respect to local tomato preferences.

The Process of urbanization is increasing at an alarming rate, putting more pressure on local water quality. The study was conducted to assess the water quality values of varthur Lake which is a major tank in varthur of Bangalore. The samples were collected to examine the water quality in the month of February-March 2018, and brought to the laboratory for Physico-chemical parameters analysis. The aim of this study is to assess the extent of heavy metal contamination of lake water due to influx of industrial and household wastes. Samples of water have been analyzed heavy metals oxides, viz.

Mangroves are one among the most productive and biologically important ecosystem on this planet, providing vital ecosystem goods and services. Consolidation of data pertaining to the extent and diversity of mangroves is a pre requisite for the selection of any strategy for the conservation of existing or the introduction of newer population. This paper is chiefly a review work on the extent and diversity of mangroves, and is based on published and technical reports.

Population control is a significant issue worldwide especially in developing countries like India. Population breakout has responsible for various deleterious effects on life surviving resources on the earth. Therefore fertility regulation is necessary for the conservation of life supporting resources as well as good reproductive life of both males and females. Fertility control is a significant issue of global and national public health concern. To control the menace of population explosion, many nations have enmarked various programmes of family welfare.

The taxonomic survey was carried out during June 2015 to March 2016 in Sokanasiniriver, Chittur Taluk, Palakkad district, Kerala. In the present study a total of 91 plant species belonging to 72 genera and 30 families were documented. The Fabaceae family was the largest contribution in 11 species followed by Asteraceae in 9 species and Malvaceae, Acanthaceae and Poaceae are each in 8 species and life forms of herbs are the dominantly present in the study area.

The continued search for the optimization of a versatile and efficient drug carrier is catalyzing multidisciplinary efforts that integrate diagnosis and delivery of therapeutic agents. Nanodiamonds (NDs) are versatile nanocomposite which exhibit excellent mechanical and optical properties, high surface areas, tunable surface structures and low toxicity. These advantageous properties make them well suited to a wide range of potential applications in tribology, drug delivery, bioimaging, tissue engineering, and also as protein mimics and a filler material for nanocomposites.

Siwa Oasis is one of the most promised locations in the Western Desert of Egypt for future agricultural projects as a result of groundwater availability. In addition, it has historical, medical and environmental tourism importance. However, the uncontrolled abstraction and use of groundwater may lead to much environmental deterioration for soil and groundwater aquifer. This study dealt with the water quality of both shallow and deep aquifers in Siwa. The hydrochemical studies indicated the meteoric origin of deep aquifer and its suitability for different uses.

Background: Neck pain is among the most common chronic pain problems, with a reported prevalence of 22–30%. Objective: To test the validity and reliability of arabic-language version of cervical spine Bournemouth questionnaire for neck pain patient.