Issue · 2021
Vol. 36, Iss. 2, pp. 125-252
16 articles · pp. 125-252 · All issues →
Research ArticleTissue-Specific Response of Peroxidase Activity in Channa striata under Acute Exposure of Pesticides (Deltamethrin + Endosulfan) Mixture
Aliya Munir, Sajid Abdullah, Huma Naz, Khalid Abbas, Tanveer Ahmed, Zahid Farooq
The application of pesticides has been increased in agriculture to improve crop production all over the world. This may leads to existence of pesticides and their metabolites in freshwater bodies. Pesticides can trigger stress in organisms by increasing the nu…
23 Aug 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.147.151
Research ArticleEvaluation of Catalase Activity in Organs of Fresh Water Fish, Ctenopharyngodon idella Fed with Vitamin E
Muhammad Shahbaz, Sajid Abdullah, Huma Naz, Khalid Abbas, Tanveer Ahmed, Sana Mehmood et al.
This work was performed to evaluate the catalase (CAT) activity in Ctenopharyngodon idella fed with vitamin E (VE) supplemented diet. Four different diets viz. T1 (VE-0 mg/Kg Control), T2 (VE-200 mg/Kg), T3 (VE-350 mg/Kg) and T4 (VE-500 mg/Kg) were prepared co…
21 Dec 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.171.174
Research ArticleStatistical Optimization of Alkaline Protease Production by Newly Isolated Bacillus Strain using Industrial Skin Waste as a Novel Substrate
Najeeb Ullah, Muhammad Nadeem, Malik Mujaddad-ur-Rehman, Rubina Nelofer, Yasir Arfat
Abstract | Protease is one among other many enzymes which possess the qualities of the vitally important hydrolytic enzymes. The present experimental work of the protease production was conducted by using skin waste from leather industry as a substrate. Differ…
6 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.225.236
Research ArticleEntomopathogenic Nematode (Nematoda: Rhabditida) Survey and their Occurrence in Soil of District Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Samreen Khan, Salma Javed, Tabassum Ara Khanum, Nasira Kazi
Abstract | Entomopathogenic nematodes are one of the perfect biological control agents against many insect pests all around the world. In this regard, to collect data about entomopathogenic nematodes regarding their presence and distribution in remote areas su…
3 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.205.216
Research ArticleFurther Observations on the Overwintering Habits of the Paper Wasp Polistes (Gyrostoma) Olivaceus (De Geer, 1773) (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in Vietnam
Phong Huy Pham
Abstract | Further observations on the overwintering habits of the paper wasp Polistes olivaceus (De Geer, 1773) are presented. The overwintering aggregation of the wasp took place at its former nests and involved both males and females. Whereas the females of…
3 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.193.196
Research ArticleAtrazine Induced Histopathological Alterations in the Liver of Adult Male Mice
Sajida Batool, Saira Batool, Sitara Shameem, Fatima Khalid, Tahira Batool, Summera Yasmeen et al.
Atrazine is a commonly used triazine derived herbicide that is a major pollutant of soil and water and highly carcinogenic. To investigate Atrazine induced pathological changes in the liver of albino laboratory mice, 20 adult male mice were equally distributed…
8 Oct 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.165.170
Research ArticleMicronucleus Assay as a Biomarker to Diagnose Lead, Chromium and Cadmium Induced Genotoxicity in Erythrocytes of Carnivorous Fish, Wallago attu
Sajid Abdullah, Huma Naz, Zunera Abbas, Uzma Nazir, Mehrunisa Basharat, Tanveer Ahmed et al.
Heavy metals discharged from agriculture and industries into water bodies are a significant cause of water contamination. This increase in heavy metals cause genetic damage in exposed species like fish. Therefore, this study focused on the genotoxic effects of…
8 Oct 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.153.158
Research ArticleEvaluation of Growth Performance and Bioaccumulation Pattern of Metals in Catfish Species, Channa marulius and Wallago attu under Cadmium and Chromium Toxicity
Moazama Batool, Sajid Abdullah, Huma Naz, Mubashar Hussain, Sadia Maalik, Sajida Mushtaq et al.
The aim of present study was to assess the growth performance and bio-accumulation of metals in Channa marulius and Wallago attu exposed to 1/3rd of LC50 of chromium (Cr) and cadmium (Cd) for 8-week. In both treatments statistically significantly, variable res…
21 Aug 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.125.130
ReviewInflammatory Process and Role of Cytokines in Inflammation: An Overview
Ayesha Muzamil, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Shaukat Ali, Iram Liaqat, Aamir Ali, Muhammad Summer
Abstract | Inflammation is the first line of defense in invertebrates and vertebrates as it helps in fight against tissues injury or foreign invaders. Uncontrolled or excessive inflammation is destructive for normal homeostatic processes of body. Most of the m…
6 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.237.252
Research ArticleLaboratory Evaluation of Selected Differential Chemistry and Botanical Insecticides against Hadda Beetle Epilachna vigintioctopunctata Fabricius (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Muhammad Usman Hanif, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Irfan Ullah
Hadda beetle, Epilachna vigintioctopunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is a cosmopolitan phytophagous pest and causes severe damage to various cucurbitaceous and solanaceous vegetables. This laboratory work was aimed to determine the comparative toxicity of…
21 Dec 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.185.191
Research ArticleAntidiabetic and Antilipidemic Effect of Aloe barbadensis Gel Extract in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Mice
Syed Shahid Imran Bukhari, Nusrat Jahan, Muhammad Khalil Ahmed Khan, Mariam Zaheer, Sabir Javed
Abstract | Aloe barbadensis is known for its antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic activity, this study was aimed to check efficacy and toxic limits of different doses of gel extract in diabetic induced albino mice. Male albino mice, weighing (25±5g) were…
6 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.217.224
Research ArticleUrbanization Favors Some Over Others: Bird Diversity Pattern in the Suburban-Urban Gradient of Butwal City, Central Lowland of Nepal
Bibek Aryal, Naresh Pandey, Laxman Khanal
Urbanization results in habitat modification causing alteration in the assemblage of biological diversity. Bird diversity serves as a good ecological indicator; hence, this study examined the effects of urbanization on bird species richness and diversity in Bu…
21 Dec 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.175.184
Research ArticleNew Record of Orosanga japonica (Melichar, 1898) (Hemiptera: Fulgomorpha: Ricaniidae) from Azerbaijan
Gulnaz Ismaylova
In order to identify the pests of mulberry, which is the main food source for the silkworm, in 2018-2020, monitoring of existing and newly planted mulberry orchards was carried out. Orosanga japonica first recorded on Morus sp. in the Sheki-Zagatala region loc…
22 Aug 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.141.145
Research ArticleHistopathological Studies of Pond Reared Indian Major Carp, Catla catla Infested with Argulus japonicus and Trial for Argulosis Treatment
Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Shamima Nasren, Sanjay Singh Rathore, Kavalagiriyanahalli Srinivasiah Ramesh
Indian major carp, catla (Catla catla) that showed erratic and lethargic movement were collected from College Fish Farm, Mangalore. We examined a total of 20 catla, found all the fish infested with fish louse, firmly attached to the skin, fins, head, and operc…
22 Aug 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.131.139
Research ArticleInsecticidal Suppression of Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) and Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Homoptera: Liviidae) in Citrus Orchards
Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Arshad, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Nimra Altaf, Muhammad Afzal
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Homoptera: Liviidae) and citrus leafminer (CLM), Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) are imperative insect pests of citrus orchards due to their relation with bacterial diseases.…
8 Oct 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.159.163
Research ArticleAnalysis of Cell Surface Properties of Exiguobacterium aurentiacum Associated with Lumbricus terrestris and its Potency as Biological Inoculants
Syeda Shazia Bokhari, Aisha Waheed Qurashi, Roheela Yasmeen, Fouzia Yasmeen, Nabeela Nayab, Uzma Rafi
Abstract | Earthworms are called soil engineers as they increase the soil fertility. The study was aimed to see the aggregation potential of microbial communities which are associated with earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) towards adherence and exopolysacchari…
3 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2021.36.2.197.204