Research works

Morphological and Molecular characterization of Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae) Associated with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Malvaceae)

Complexities of the identification of mealybugs may compromise effective management practice for these pests. Hibiscus species (Malvaceae) are frequently attacked by different mealybug species globally. Nevertheless, little information is available concerning the mealybug fauna a...

Phenotypic characterisation and detection of antibiotic resistance genes of Truepe¬rella pyogenes associated with bovine endometritis

Endometritis is considered an essential factor affecting both the longevity and profitability of a dairy herd. It causes enormous economic losses and is usually categorised as clinical and subclinical endometritis. Trueperella pyogenes can cause numerous infections in the organs...

Description of a new species of soil-dwelling termites (Blattodea: Termitidae: Mirocapritermitinae) from the Indian subcontinent

The present study reports a new species, Pseudocapritermes novus Rituparna, Baraik & Rajmohana sp. nov. from West Bengal, India. Species description followed an integrative taxonomic approach by including a mitochondrial 16S rRNA genetic sequence with comprehensive morphological...

Seasonal epidemiology and vector ecology of Lumpy Skin Disease in South and Southeast Asia: A comprehensive review of knowledge gaps and future perspectives

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a viral infectious disease of cattle and buffalo caused by a Capripoxvirus and mainly spread by biting insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and ticks. First identified in Africa in 1929, it has now become a major transboundary threat in South and Southea...

The synergistic role of cysteamine and Citrus sinensis peel essential oil on the in vitro maturation of porcine oocyte

The combined use of Citrus sinensis essential oil (EOCS) and cysteamine (CYS) can improve oxidative changes in porcine oocytes, boosting in vitro maturation (IVM) rates. This study evaluated the synergistic effect of EOCS and CYS on oocyte IVM using different EOCS concentrations:...

Effects of different doses of human chorionic gonadotropin at timed artificial insemination on the fertility of lactating dairy cows

The aim was to investigate the effects of administering GnRH and low (1650 IU) or high (3300 IU) doses of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) at timed artificial insemination (TAI) on the rates of ovulation and pregnancy in lactating dairy cows. Forty-seven multiparous lactating d...

Phenotypic evaluation of antibiotic resistance and pathotyping of Escherichia coli isolated from healthy camels in Mashhad

This study aimed to investigate the antibiotic resistance and pathotyping of Escherichia coli isolated from healthy camels in farms around Mashhad, Iran. A total of 80 faecal swab samples were collected over a three-month period. Samples were cultured on MacConkey agar, and isola...

A preliminary study on radiographic measurements and blood parameters for diagnosing myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs

The present preliminary study aimed to investigate the diagnostic ability of several methods which may be applied in the absence of echocardiography in clinical decision-making for myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) – one of the most common acquired cardiac conditions and lea...

Nucleic acid extraction and molecular detection of classical swine fever virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus, and porcine circovirus type 2 in faecal samples

The goal of this study was to compare the efficiency of three co-extraction methods, namely the QIAamp cador Pathogen Mini Kit (Q), the Viral Gene-spinTM Viral DNA/RNA Extraction Kit (G), and the E.Z.N.A. Universal Pathogen Kit (E), for isolating DNA and RNA from 92 pooled faecal...

New faunistic records of crane flies (Diptera: Tipuloidea) from the Balkan Peninsula

Tipuloidea species from the Western Palearctic, including the Balkan region, have been intensively studied for the last century. Nevertheless, research in recent years shows that different regions of the Balkans are unevenly investigated, and new species or new data are constantl...

Insight into the molecular diversity of Perreyia flavipes, a comparison across its geographic distribution limits in South America

Perreyia flavipes Konow, 1899 is one of the fairly known species of the Pergidae family. The larval stage of the species presents a high incidence of intoxication outbreaks in South America with an important economic impact on cattle, sheep, and pig production. Examined specimens...

Discovery of the genus Clanoneurum Becker, 1903 (Diptera: Ephydridae) in Iran, representing an emerging pest of sugar beet, Clanoneurum cimiciforme (Haliday)

The genus Clanoneurum Becker, 1903 currently includes two valid species and is distributed across the Afrotropical, Nearctic, Oriental, and Palaearctic regions. This genus and its species, C. cimiciforme (Haliday, 1855) are reported for the first time from Iran (North Khorasan Pr...

Effect of epigallocatechin gallate on the spermatozoa quality of rats (Rattus norvegicus) exposed to 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine

Environmental exposure to neurotoxic compounds is known to impair reproductive function, particularly by reducing sperm quality through oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) a major an...

An integrative approach to resolving the taxonomic status of Praon exsoletum (Nees) (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) biotypes: molecular and ecological perspectives

ABSTRACT. The spotted alfalfa aphid parasitoid Praon exsoletum (Nees) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Aphidiinae) exhibits considerable intraspecific morphological variability, and its taxonomic status, whether it comprises distinct subspecies or geographic biotypes, has long been deba...

Influence of nano bee propolis on methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in yoghurt

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) presents a serious public health concern due to its resistance to conventional antibiotics. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of ethanolic propolis extract and its nanoemulsion (PNE) against MRSA and their applicati...

Primary fauna associated with galls of Andricus synophri (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae, Chalcidoidea) in Iran, with the description of Synergus tavakolii sp. nov.

Three species of inquiline cynipids and 11 parasitoids associated with galls of the asexual form of Andricus synophri Pujade-Villar, Tavakoli & Melika, 2015 are cited for the first time. The inquiline species Synergus tavakolii Pujade-Villar sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae, Syne...

An integrated study on the biodiversity and ecology of mayflies (Insecta: Ephemeroptera) in Arunachal Pradesh, India

The Indian Eastern Himalaya (Arunachal Pradesh) remains poorly explored for the diversity and ecology of mayflies (Ephemeroptera). The present study provides a comprehensive assessment of mayfly diversity, community structure, and species-environment relationships across 15 selec...

Hyboella rampuriana sp. nov. (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae: Criotettiginae), a new species from Nepal

A new groundhopper species (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae) belonging to the genus Hyboella Hancock, 1915 has been discovered in the plains of Chitwan, Nepal. The Rampur Swamphopper, H. rampuriana sp. nov., is described morphologically in detail, with photographs and illustrations. Like...

Evaluation of non-penetrating sugar cryoprotectants and antioxidants during chicken blastodermal cell cryopreservation

Chicken egg blastodermal cell (BC) cryopreservation is an effective strategy for conservation of complete genome of a breed. The present study evaluated non-penetrating sugars sucrose, trehalose and raffinose, and antioxidants tempol, betaine and ascorbic acid at different concen...

Coordinated control of heterogeneous grid-connected energy storage systems

In this paper, it is demonstrated how the coordinated control of heterogeneous grid-connected Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) can result in increased profits compared to operating the ESSs independently when participating in the UK frequency market. A heterogeneous set of ESSs is m...