European Journal of Biophysics

Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021

  • Distribution and Status of Maize Common Smut (Ustilago maydis) at West Wollega, Ethiopia

    Abay Guta, Urgessa Tilahun

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 48-54
    Received: 15 June 2021
    Accepted: 28 July 2021
    Published: 18 August 2021
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    Abstract: Maize common smut assessment survey was conducted in the five districts of west and kellem Wollega zones namely Dale Sadi, Gimbi, Haru, Homa and Lalo Kile in 2015 during crop season. Among all cereals, maize is second to tef in area coverage in Ethiopia, but first in productivity and total production. Maize smut was seen as an outbreak at Kellam Wo... Show More
  • Floristic Composition and Structure of Mangrove forest in Macuze, Central of Mozambique

    Anaidene Lacerda Joao, Merlindo Jacinto Manjate, Alfredo Santos Duvane, Valerio Pedro, Remigio Rangel Nhamussua

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 55-60
    Received: 17 March 2021
    Accepted: 10 April 2021
    Published: 19 August 2021
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    Abstract: Despite its importance, mangroves are considered in the current context the most vulnerable and susceptible to degradation, due to anthropic activities, therefore, studies that help in understanding these environments, such as the floristic and structural characterization of vegetation are necessary. Thus, the aim of this study was to describe the ... Show More
  • Comparative Evaluation of Transplanting and Sowing on Growth and Yield of Tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.)) at Jimma and Buno Bedele South Western Ethiopia

    Sisay Gurmu, Muhidin Biya, Eshetu Yadete

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 61-71
    Received: 4 August 2021
    Accepted: 18 August 2021
    Published: 24 August 2021
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    Abstract: Field experiments were conducted for four consecutive years (2013-2016) under rain-fed conditions in South Western part of Ethiopia, to evaluate the time of transplanting and direct planting of different seed rates either in row or broadcast for improving growth and yield of tef. The experiment had two time of transplanting tef seedling (at 10 and ... Show More
  • Tree Species Diversity in Smallholder Coffee Farms of Bedeno District, Eastern Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

    Zekwan Shek-Yusuf Ahmed, Lisanework Nigatu, Eyasu Mekonnen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 72-85
    Received: 26 August 2021
    Accepted: 17 September 2021
    Published: 26 September 2021
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    Abstract: Although, Coffee agroforestry have a considerable contribution in supporting biodiversity, yet their contribution are insufficiently documented. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the diversity tree species in small holder coffee farms in Bedeno district, East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Eleven kebeles were selected purposivel... Show More
  • Effects of Gibberellic Acid and Kinetin on Germination and Ion Accumulation in a Bangladesh Wheat Variety Under Salt Stress Conditions

    Nahid Akhtar, Abdul Karim, Sadia Afrin, Feroza Hossain

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 86-91
    Received: 5 August 2021
    Accepted: 17 September 2021
    Published: 12 October 2021
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    Abstract: Salinity is the major environmental stress that restricts on agricultural productivity in arid and semiarid regions by a reduction in the germination rate. Experiments were carried out to assess the role of gibberellic acid (GA3) and kinetin on germination and ion accumulation in a Bangladesh wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety, namely Akbar under... Show More
  • Rheological Properties Study of Oral Hydrogels Containing Phenobarbital for a Potiential Pediatric Use

    Alphonse Rodrigue Djiboune, Nicolas Anton, Papa Mady Sy, Louis Augustin Diaga Diouf, Gora Mbaye, Sidy Mouhamed Dieng, Mamadou Soumboundou, Thierry Vandamme, Mounibe Diarra

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 92-99
    Received: 29 November 2021
    Accepted: 21 December 2021
    Published: 29 December 2021
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    Abstract: This present study is a continuation of our work entitled “pH-thermosensitive oral chitosan-based hydrogels containing phenobarbital for a potential pediatric use”. The results of that previous study have shown their potential use in newborns in particular premature newborns while the oral form containing phenobarbital is a tablet and is unsuitable... Show More