International Journal of Ecotoxicology and Ecobiology

Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016

  • Investigation of Pesticides Residues in Some Medicinal Plants Collected from Local Markets in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Yahia Y. Mosleh, Elsayed M. Nafea, Omar A. Almagrabi, Ali Alkaladi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 67-71
    Received: 02 July 2016
    Accepted: 12 July 2016
    Published: 30 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.11
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    Abstract: Pesticides residues were estimated in some commonly used medicinal plants collected from different markets in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ,these are; (Rosemary; Rosmarinus officinals L. & Sage; Salvia officinals L.), family Lamiaceae, (Anise; Pimpinella anisum L., Caraway, Carum carvi L. & Cumin; Cuminum cyminum L.) family Apiaceae, (Cinnamon; Cinnamomum ... Show More
  • Observations on the Population Characters of Eared Horse Mussel, Modiolus auriculatus (Krauss, 1848) in the Red Sea, Egypt

    Fatma A. Abdel Razek, Salah E. Abdel-Gaid, Hamdy O. Ahmed, El Sayed A. E. Hamed, Mohamed M. Abu-Zaid, Tarek A. A. Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 72-75
    Received: 25 June 2016
    Accepted: 22 July 2016
    Published: 05 September 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.12
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    Abstract: The population analysis of 240 Modiolus auriculatus individuals collected from the Red Sea showed that its size ranged from 1.36 cm to 6.02 cm in shell length. During spring and summer seasons, most abundant shell size groups of average shell length 4.0 cm, 5.0 cm and 6.0 cm were observed. While during autumn and winter seasons the groups of 1.5 cm... Show More
  • Ecological Risk Assessment of High Molecular Weight Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Sediments from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South, Nigeria

    Eno Anietie Moses, Bassey Annie Etuk, Essien Daniel Udosen

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 76-81
    Received: 07 August 2016
    Accepted: 12 September 2016
    Published: 14 October 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.13
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    Abstract: This study sought to assess ecological risk of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediments collected from Qua Iboe River Estuary (QIRE).Sediment samples were collected from five stations and a control station along the estuary in the dry and wet seasons. PAHs in sediments were measured using gas chromatography coupled with a flame ionisati... Show More
  • Toxic Effect of Textile Dyeing Effluents on Germination, Growth, Yield and Nutritional Quality of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

    Mohammed Bin Sadek, Jahidul Hassan, Hasib Bin Saif, Avijit Biswas, Shifat Sultana

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 82-87
    Received: 30 August 2016
    Accepted: 13 October 2016
    Published: 21 October 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.14
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    Abstract: An experiment was conducted to find out the toxic effect of textile dyeing effluents on germination and seedling stage for the production of okra. There were eight treatments comprising seven stages of textile dyeing effluents along with ground water as control treatment for irrigation purpose and okra (Lady’s finger) was used as plant material. In... Show More
  • Occupational Toxicological Characteristics of LLM-105 Explosives

    Yu Weifei, Liao Longyu, Chen Feilan, He Mingzhong, Tan Dongmei, Fan Guijuan, Hao Shilong, Lu Huanchang

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 88-93
    Received: 07 September 2016
    Accepted: 12 October 2016
    Published: 28 October 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.15
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    Abstract: LLM-105, a novel nitro-substituted explosive, was evaluated for its occupational toxicological characteristics. Acute oral toxicity tests showed that the maximum tolerated dose should be 8% concentration (gastric irrigation 20mL/kg) and the minimum lethal dose should be 10% (gastric irrigation 20mL/kg). Acute dermal toxicity tests showed that LD50 ... Show More
  • Haemotoxic and Genotoxic Potential of Lead on the Egyptian Toad Amietophrynus regularis

    Rashad E. M. Said, Samy A. Saber, Alaa G. M. Osman

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 94-102
    Received: 14 October 2016
    Accepted: 17 November 2016
    Published: 17 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.16
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    Abstract: Many populations of amphibians are declining on all six continents on which they occur. The reason for the declines is a direct response to the habitat destruction and pollution including heavy metals. Heavy metals represent a major environmental problem of increasing concern. They are generally found at very low concentrations. They are difficult ... Show More
  • Limbs Asymmetry as Biomarker in the Egyptian Toad Amietophrynus regularis Exposed to Atrazine and Nitrates

    Samy A. Saber, Boshra A. ElSalkh, Aml S. Said, Rashad E. M. Said, Ali G. Gadel-Rab

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 103-110
    Received: 31 October 2016
    Accepted: 17 November 2016
    Published: 17 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.17
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    Abstract: Many amphibians occupy appositional roles between different animal taxa; despite this, many species are threatened with decline and extinction. Several and different contributors and factors were previously reviewed to contribute amphibian disappearance. Between those factors are chemical pollution, heavy metals, climate change, disease, etc. The m... Show More
  • Effect of Probiotic and Synbiotic Food Supplementation on Growth Performance and Healthy Status of Grass Carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes, 1844)

    Mohamed Mohamed Toutou, Ali Ali Ali Soliman, Mahmoud Mahrous Sayed Farrag, Ahmed ElSayed Abouelwafa

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 111-117
    Received: 24 October 2016
    Accepted: 17 November 2016
    Published: 20 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.18
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    Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of probiotic (yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, bacillus subtilis and bacillus cereus) and synbiotic (Microban aqua®) on growth performance, nutrient utilization, biochemical composition, blood parameters, gut pathogens and stress response of the fingerlings of grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella. Results ind... Show More
  • New Statistical Approach to Spatial Analysis of Ecosystem of the Sasyk Reservoir, Ukraine

    Sophia Barinova, Olena Bilous, Natalia Ivanova

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 118-126
    Received: 30 October 2016
    Accepted: 30 November 2016
    Published: 21 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.19
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    Abstract: This study represents a new statistical mapping approach in surface ecological mapping on the basis of environmental and phytoplankton data of the Sasyk Reservoir, formerly an estuary of the Black Sea coast. Ecological maps were constructed with the help of new tools in Statistica 12.0 Program. Bioindication groups and environmental variables in da... Show More
  • Ecology of Invasive Species in Saudi Arabia, Calotropis procera (Ait) W.T. Ait.: Floristic Composition and Associated Plant Communities

    Yassin Mohamed Al-Sodany, Nawar Sunaydih Al-Juaid, Anwar Abdel-Karim Kahil

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 127-140
    Received: 20 October 2016
    Accepted: 29 November 2016
    Published: 27 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.20
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    Abstract: The present study aims at evaluating the state of Calotropis procera to adapt different environmental conditions; surveying the associated wild plants and recognizing the plant communities which are associated with it. Seventy five stands were selected along Taif region and its adjacent area to represent the environmental variations that are associ... Show More
  • Interactive Effect of Trichoderma viride on Broad Bean (cv. Vicia faba L.) Genotypes Grown Under Different Salinity Stress Conditions

    Abdel Kareem S. H. Mohamed, Mahmoud G. Mahmoud, Abd El-Monem M. Sharaf

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 11-141
    Received: 23 November 2016
    Accepted: 07 December 2016
    Published: 05 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijee.20160103.21
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    Abstract: An investigation was undertaken to evaluate the interaction effect of Trichoderma viride for their possible role in imparting stress resistance and provide insight in to the potential of broad bean (cv. Vicia faba L.) genotypes to adapt to saline conditions. For this, broad bean genotypes (Assiut1, Assiut16 and Assiut159) were treated with differen... Show More