Biological & Environmental Sciences: المرسلات الحديثة
السجلات المعروضة 61 -- 80 من 927
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Livestock husbandry and snow leopard conservation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)[No abstract available] -
New Distribution Records of Small Kashmir Flying Squirrel Eoglaucomys fimbriatus (Gray, 1837) (Mammalia: Sciuridae), with Notes on its Diel Activity in the Musk Deer National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
( Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences , 2023 , Article)Small Kashmir Flying Squirrel (SKFS) Eoglaucomys fimbriatus (Gray, 1837) is a resident of thick forests in northern parts of Pakistan. The species faces many threats in Pakistan and is listed as vulnerable in Pakistan. A ... -
Patterns of spatial distribution, diel activity and human-bear conflict of Ursus thibetanus in the Hindu Kush mountains, Pakistan
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is an elusive mammal and its conservation is currently a challenge in Pakistan due to the negative interaction with human communities and habitat fragmentation. We investigated the ... -
Protecting alpine biodiversity in the Middle East from climate change: Implications for high-elevation birds
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Aims: The Middle East, located in the arid belt of the Earth, is home to a diverse range of biodiversity, with its mountain ecosystems being the most important centres of species diversity and endemism. In this study, the ... -
Density Pattern of Flare-Horned Markhor (Capra falconeri) in Northern Pakistan
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Wild ungulates play vital roles in maintaining a balanced ecosystem through herbivory and are also an important determinant of carnivores’ density. The flare-horned markhor (Capra falconeri) is a threatened wild goat ... -
Spatial density pattern of Himalayan Ibex (Capra sibirica) in Pakistan
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Mountain ungulates perform a key role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems as they are the primary consumers of vegetation and prey for large predators. The mountain ranges of northern Pakistan are home to six species ... -
Trophy hunting as a conservation tool for snow leopards
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)[No abstract available] -
Fungal contamination and mycotoxins in aquafeed and tissues of aquaculture fishes and their biological control
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)The presence of mycotoxins in food and feed is a significant issue, especially in fish farming where it can negatively impact farmed fish species. In this study, samples of aquaculture feed and fishes tissues were collected ... -
Investigation and Application of a Novel Pseudomonas aeruginosa (KIBGE-AB9) for the Biodegradation of Malathion in Agriculture Soil
( Friends Science Publishers , 2023 , Article)Malathion, an organophosphate insecticide despite its significant benefits in agricultural productivity, is an important pollutant and food contaminant which affects the non-target species. This research aimed at finding ... -
Microbial volatilome in food safety. Current status and perspectives in the biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi and their metabolites
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Fungal infection and mycotoxins contamination in food and feed products cause significant economic losses to the food and agricultural industry. Although the efficacy of synthetic fungicides is unquestionable, there are ... -
Use of phytochemicals to control the Mycotoxicosis in poultry
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)SUMMARY: Mycotoxins are the secondary fungal metabolites produced by various toxigenic fungal species and are found in several feedstuffs, particularly in plants during pre- and post-harvesting conditions, like processing, ... -
Investigation of novel bacteriocin producers of Bacillus thuringiensis and partial characterization of two new bacteriocins: Thuricin 466 and thuricin 4Q7
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)This study assessed the bacteriocin-producing capability of 140 strains of Bacillus thuringiensis isolated from Qatar. Numerous Bt strains exhibited strong antibacterial activity against both the foodborne pathogen B. ... -
Prevalence of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in Arabic coffee (Coffea arabica): Protective role of traditional coffee roasting, brewing and bacterial volatiles
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Fungal infection and synthesis of mycotoxins in coffee leads to significant economic losses. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of toxigenic fungi, their metabolites, and the effect of traditional roasting and ... -
Hypolithic cyanobacteria colonization of quartz at South Desert
( Science Publications , 2014 , Article)Hypolithic microbial communities (found underneath rocks) were encountered in the southern desert of Qatar where quartz rocks are ubiquitous and are a substrate for hypoliths. These hypoliths thrive where extreme temperature, ... -
Engineering of mutants of Anabaena PCC7120 (cyanobacterium) constructed by DNA-plasmid transfer and UV-radiation resistant to the herbicide Diuron capable of ammonia production
( Elfos Scientiae , Cuba , 2004 , Article)Ten mutants of Anabaena PCC7120 were successfully constructed to express two genetic traits, ammonia production and the resistance to the Diuron herbicide, using transposon induced mutagenesis and UV-radiation. The ranges ... -
A complete sequence of the 16S rRNA gene of a novel Streptomyces coelicolor (AB588124) (QU66c-2002) isolated from the soil of Qatar
( Asian Network for Scientific Information , 2011 , Article)The aim of this study was to determine the sequence of the 16S rRNA gene and thus to conduct the phylogenic position of the naturally occurring wild type strain of Streptomyces QU66C. Here we show conclusively the full ... -
Endophytes and Halophytes to Remediate Industrial Wastewater and Saline Soils: Perspectives from Qatar
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Many halophytes are considered to be salt hyperaccumulators, adopting ion extrusion and inclusion mechanisms. Such plants, with high aboveground biomass, may play crucial roles in saline habitats, including soil desalination ... -
Perspectives of future water sources in Qatar by phytoremediation: biodiversity at ponds and modern approach
( Bellwether Publishing, Ltd. , 2021 , Article Review)Anthropogenic and industrial wastewater (IWW) could be an additional future source of water to support the needs of the people of the State of Qatar. New lagoons have been built using modern technologies to optimize water ... -
Phytoremediation of polluted soils and waters by native Qatari plants: Future perspectives
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)Because pollution is predicted to worsen and sources of quality water for agriculture and other human activities are limited, many countries have been motivated to seek novel water sources. Qatar relies on groundwater and ... -
Investigation of heat-resistant antifungal agents from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Bacillus subtilis for biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Fungal infections of food and feed with toxigenic strains results in the accumulation of harmful metabolites. In this study, the antifungal activity of two indigenous bacterial strains Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Bacillus ...
