Abstract Long-term and inappropriate use of antibiotics can negatively impact goldfish seeds ( Cyprinus carpio L.), which are affected by Motile Aeromonas Septicemia . One the prevention efforts is utilization immunostimulants from natural ingredients such as Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb. contains active substances in form curcuminoids, terpenoids, essential oils that provide antibacterial activit...

Mature seeds of many crop species contain substantial amounts soluble carbohydrates, including raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs) and cyclitol galactosides (Gal-C). These substances are hydrolysed by α-D-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.22) during the early stages germination, providing metabolic energy for germination process. A decrease or inhibition activity can significantly reduce rate. This ...

The present study evaluates the contents in bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity, oil content and fatty acid composition of Capparis spinosa seeds. Samples were collected from 5 different habitats (AH: Ahar; KU: Kurdistan; U1, U2 U3: Urmia) Iran. seeds ranged 16 to 27%. predominant was linoleic (45-50%) followed by oleic (30-39%), palmitic (2-8%) stearic (2-3%). Total phenolic (TPC) varied...

We previously reported that an apparent water potential disequilibrium is maintained late in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) seed development between the embryo and the surrounding fruit tissue (mesocarp). To further investigate the basis of this phenomenon, the permeability characteristics of the tissues surrounding muskmelon embryos (the mucilaginous endocarp, the testa, a 2- to 4-cell-layered pe...

Background and objectives: Nigella sativa seeds have shown to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, trenquillizer, chemopreventive and anti-neoplastic effects. Besides, they areused as nutritional flavoring agents. We have investigated the protective effects of N.  sativa seeds hexane extract and active principles against methyl phenyl pyridine (MP...

objective: ageing of the stored seed is a natural phenomenon and the seeds tend to lose viability even under ideal storage conditions. accelerated ageing has been recognized as a good predictor of the storability of seed lots. aged seeds show decreased vigor and produce weak seedlings that are unable to survive once reintroduced into a habitat. the characteristics of the chemical composition of...

In Burkina Faso, the availability of Acacia macrostachya “Zamnè” seeds throughout year is threatened by attacks pests. So, effectiveness airtight (hermetic) storage for preservation these was evaluated using 20-litre plastic jars and 50 kg PICS bags as hermetic containers with polypropylene controls. Seeds (17.5 kg) were stored in each devices six months under ambient conditions laboratory. The...

Drought and high salinity are environmental conditions that cause adverse effects on the growth and productivity of crops. Aquaporins are small integral membrane proteins that belong to the family of the major intrinsic proteins (MIPs), with members in animals, plants and microbes, where they facilitate the transport of water and/or small neutral solutes thereby affecting water balance. In this...