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View article: Exploring potential inhibitors from Eriobotrya japonica targeting AChE and BChE in Alzheimer's Disease through docking, ADMET profiling, and DFT analysis
Exploring potential inhibitors from Eriobotrya japonica targeting AChE and BChE in Alzheimer's Disease through docking, ADMET profiling, and DFT analysis Open
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common dementia causing disease in the elderly and is strongly associated with cholinergic dysfunction. The crucial enzymes in this mechanism are acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (B…
View article: Evaluating Toxicity of Commonly Used Insecticides on Red Dwarf Honey Bee, <i>Apis florea</i> F. (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Evaluating Toxicity of Commonly Used Insecticides on Red Dwarf Honey Bee, <i>Apis florea</i> F. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Open
The extensive use of insecticides has raised concern regarding their toxicological risk to honey bee species, Apis florea (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Bees may come into contact with pesticides while foraging in the field to gather nectar and po…
View article: Harnessing basil seeds potential (Ocimum basilicum) for effective microplastic removal from wastewater
Harnessing basil seeds potential (Ocimum basilicum) for effective microplastic removal from wastewater Open
View article: Bees of subfamily Nomiinae (Hymenoptera, Halictidae) from Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Bees of subfamily Nomiinae (Hymenoptera, Halictidae) from Southern Punjab, Pakistan Open
To date, 26 species of the subfamily Nomiinae are known to occur in Pakistan. Among these, most of the species have been reported from the northern parts of Punjab, particularly the Pothwar region. In this study, sweat bees from the subfam…
View article: Pollination effectiveness of exotic Apis mellifera compared to native bees and flies
Pollination effectiveness of exotic Apis mellifera compared to native bees and flies Open
Growing evidence shows that the exotic honeybee, Apis mellifera, disrupts plant-pollinator networks by outcompeting native pollinators for nectar and pollen. Moreover, honeybees are not always the most effective pollinators for all plant s…
View article: Comparative evaluation of Acheta domesticus and Hermetia illucens as alternative protein sources for the growth, health, and meat quality of the broiler
Comparative evaluation of Acheta domesticus and Hermetia illucens as alternative protein sources for the growth, health, and meat quality of the broiler Open
Introduction Insects are receiving increasing attention due to their potential to enhance farming efficiency and sustainability, mitigate vast quantities of bio-waste, and improve animal performance. It is hypothesized that replacing soybe…
View article: Exploring the potential of cotton leafworm (Spodoptera litura) as a sustainable and efficient alternative protein source in broiler feed
Exploring the potential of cotton leafworm (Spodoptera litura) as a sustainable and efficient alternative protein source in broiler feed Open
In recent times, poultry nutritionists have shown increased interest in incorporating insect meal as an alternative source to fulfil the protein needs of poultry, driven by sustainability issues related to conventional protein sources like…
View article: Use of Periplaneta americana as a Soybean Meal Substitute: A Step towards Sustainable Transformative Poultry Feeds
Use of Periplaneta americana as a Soybean Meal Substitute: A Step towards Sustainable Transformative Poultry Feeds Open
Insects are becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable and nutritious alternative protein source in poultry feeds, due to their high protein content, low environmental impact, and efficient feed conversion rates. Using insect-based fee…
View article: Solitary Bees Are More Efficient Pollinators of Sponge Gourd than Giant honeybees and Syrphid Flies
Solitary Bees Are More Efficient Pollinators of Sponge Gourd than Giant honeybees and Syrphid Flies Open
Cucurbits comprise a vast group of vegetables grown worldwide, including Pakistan. The sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) is a summer vegetable in Asia. Because of its monoecious nature, sponge gourd necessitates more pollination, and fruit p…
View article: Insect Larvae as an Alternate Protein Source in Poultry Feed Improve the Performance and Meat Quality of Broilers
Insect Larvae as an Alternate Protein Source in Poultry Feed Improve the Performance and Meat Quality of Broilers Open
The primary challenge facing the global animal industry is the scarcity of protein feed resources. Various insects are gaining prominence as innovative feed sources due to their economic, environmentally friendly, and nutritious attributes…
View article: Comparison of population growth of Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on conventional and zinc-fortified wheat flours
Comparison of population growth of Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on conventional and zinc-fortified wheat flours Open
A laboratory study was carried out in which wheat flours of five conventional non-fortified cultivars (AAS-2011, Gold, Manthar, Fareed-2006 and Miraj-2008), one zinc fortified cultivar (Zincol) and two non-fortified lines (1620 and 1091) w…
View article: Role of Insects in Cross-Pollination and Yield Attributing Components of Fenugreek
Role of Insects in Cross-Pollination and Yield Attributing Components of Fenugreek Open
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a self-pollinated crop however insect pollination can improve the seed and fruit set. The present study was carried out at the agricultural research farm of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pak…
View article: Comparison of wild honeybees in the pollination of strawberries in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Comparison of wild honeybees in the pollination of strawberries in Bahawalpur, Pakistan Open
The wild honeybees, Apis dorsata Fabricius, 1793 and Apis florea Fabricius, 1787 constitute a large proportion of pollinators’ abundance on most crop species in Punjab, Pakistan. In the present study, we studied the foraging behavior of bo…
View article: Phylogenetic structure and ecological niche modeling of the red dwarf honey bee across its native range
Phylogenetic structure and ecological niche modeling of the red dwarf honey bee across its native range Open
View article: SEASONAL TROPHIC NICHE BREADTH AND OVERLAP IN A GUILD OF SIX MOST FREQUENT BEE SPECIES IN BAHAWALPUR, PAKISTAN
SEASONAL TROPHIC NICHE BREADTH AND OVERLAP IN A GUILD OF SIX MOST FREQUENT BEE SPECIES IN BAHAWALPUR, PAKISTAN Open
Agonistic relationships in plant-pollinator assemblages are poorly understood as compared to mutualistic relationships. We estimated the floral resource competition in terms of seasonal trophic niche breadth and overlap among the guild of …
View article: Assessment of Carbon Footprint and Possible Interventions to Reduce its Impact at University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan: The First Attempt
Assessment of Carbon Footprint and Possible Interventions to Reduce its Impact at University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan: The First Attempt Open
Environmental sustainability does not mean living without luxuries but rather being aware of consumption of resources in a way that is environment friendly. Carbon footprint is one of the many environmental traces that has come to prominen…
View article: IN VITRO ANTICANCER (HELA), ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, BRINE SHRIMP LETHALITY ASSAY AND GC-MS ANALYSIS OF WHOLE PLANT ARCEUTHOBIUM OXYCEDRI (DWARF MISTLETOE) N-HEXANE FRACTION
IN VITRO ANTICANCER (HELA), ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, BRINE SHRIMP LETHALITY ASSAY AND GC-MS ANALYSIS OF WHOLE PLANT ARCEUTHOBIUM OXYCEDRI (DWARF MISTLETOE) N-HEXANE FRACTION Open
Mistletoe has been used for anticancer treatment in different parts of the world. Most of the chemotherapeutic drug molecules are isolated from mistletoe. The present study aims to comprehensively examined for the first-time whole extract …
View article: Effect of drip irrigation on richness, abundance and diversity of soil arthropods
Effect of drip irrigation on richness, abundance and diversity of soil arthropods Open
Arthropods maintain soil ecosystem in variety of ways like breaking down the plant debris and broadcasting the microorganisms. The human induced changes in the agricultural land (i.e., irrigation methods, tillage practices and land use cha…
View article: Pollination Improve Physico-Chemical Properties of Litchi Fruit (Litchi chinensis)
Pollination Improve Physico-Chemical Properties of Litchi Fruit (Litchi chinensis) Open
View article: Assessment of Effectiveness among Native Bees in Enhancing Trifolium alexandrinum Seed Production
Assessment of Effectiveness among Native Bees in Enhancing Trifolium alexandrinum Seed Production Open
Trifolium alexandrinum L. is a multi-cut, winter annual fodder crop in the South Punjab region of Pakistan.Being cross pollinated crop, better seed production of T. alexandrinum depends upon insect pollinators.Current study was planned to …
View article: HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS OF COPPER AND NICKEL IN PERI-URBAN VEGETABLE AGRO-ECOSYSTEM OF MULTAN, PAKISTAN
HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS OF COPPER AND NICKEL IN PERI-URBAN VEGETABLE AGRO-ECOSYSTEM OF MULTAN, PAKISTAN Open
Industrialization and urbanization are the major contributors of heavy metal accumulation in soil and vegetables grown under peri-urban agro-ecosystems in Pakistan where farmers usually mix sewage waste water with irrigation water. However…
View article: Impact of Bee and Fly Pollination on Physical and Biochemical Properties of Strawberry Fruit
Impact of Bee and Fly Pollination on Physical and Biochemical Properties of Strawberry Fruit Open
Improvement in physical and biochemical properties of fruits through cross-pollination is a highly variable phenomenon. It mainly depends on the species of the pollinator and the nature of the crop being pollinated. It is therefore imperat…
View article: Influence of Bacterial Secondary Symbionts in Sitobion avenae on Its Survival Fitness against Entomopathogenic Fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium brunneum
Influence of Bacterial Secondary Symbionts in Sitobion avenae on Its Survival Fitness against Entomopathogenic Fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium brunneum Open
The research was focused on the ability of wheat aphids Sitobion avenae, harboring bacterial secondary symbionts (BSS) Hamiltonella defensa or Regiella insecticola, to withstand exposure to fungal isolates of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhi…
View article: Comparative efficacy of conventional vs new chemistry insecticides against mango thrips, scirtothrips dorsalis hood (Thripidae: Thysanoptera)
Comparative efficacy of conventional vs new chemistry insecticides against mango thrips, scirtothrips dorsalis hood (Thripidae: Thysanoptera) Open
Thirteen insecticides- Stake 40WV (triazophos), Polo 500SC (diafenthiuron), Actara 25WG (thiamethoxam), Chlorfenapyr 36SC (chlorfenapyr), Maximal 60WG (nitenpyram + pymetrozine), Crown 20SL, Lescenta 80WG (fipronil + imidacloprid), Fyfanon…
View article: Effect of drought stress on the foraging behavior of insect pollinators and the reproductive success of canola (Brassica napus L.)
Effect of drought stress on the foraging behavior of insect pollinators and the reproductive success of canola (Brassica napus L.) Open
To appraise the effect of drought stress on the foraging behavior (visitation frequency and visitation rate) of insect pollinators and its ultimate impact on reproductive success of canola (Brassica napus L.), an experiment was carried out…
View article: Pollination of Brassica campestris (Cruciferae) by Andrena savignyi (Andrenidae: Hymenoptera): Female vs. Male Pollination
Pollination of Brassica campestris (Cruciferae) by Andrena savignyi (Andrenidae: Hymenoptera): Female vs. Male Pollination Open
Female and male solitary bees usually differ in their behavioral and morphological attributes and consequently in their pollination effectiveness. The current study was carried out at the research farm of The Islamia University of Bahawalp…
View article: Effectiveness of Native Solitary Bees in Seed Production of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Effectiveness of Native Solitary Bees in Seed Production of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Open
View article: Diversity and Effectiveness of Native Insect Pollinators in Carrot Seed Production
Diversity and Effectiveness of Native Insect Pollinators in Carrot Seed Production Open
Pollination is an important ecosystem service which is contributing 35% to global food production.Among pollinators, insects particularly bees are playing key role in the pollination and seed setting of various crops (Klein et al., 2007).A…
View article: EFFECT OF ANTHROPOGENIC LAND-USE ON ARTHROPODS DIVERSITY IN SUB-TROPICAL PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
EFFECT OF ANTHROPOGENIC LAND-USE ON ARTHROPODS DIVERSITY IN SUB-TROPICAL PUNJAB, PAKISTAN Open
Present study was conducted to assess the effect of different land-use types i.e., agriculture, planted forest, grassy plots and desert on the diversity of soil crawling arthropods at the university campus of The Islamia University of Baha…
View article: Physicomorphic Response of Polyphagous Helicoverpa armigera Hübner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Towards Different Host Plants
Physicomorphic Response of Polyphagous Helicoverpa armigera Hübner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Towards Different Host Plants Open
How fitness of herbivore insects alters with different host plants in terms of their physicomorphic attributes has been the subject of great interest with point of their integrated pest management.Helicoverpa armigera (Noctuidae; Lepidopte…