A karyotypic study was performed on 15 populations of Eremostachys laciniata Bunge from Iran to qualify cytological variation for use in breeding programmes. Ten mitotic root tip cells at the metaphase stage were prepared ...

Allele diversity, genetic variability and population structure in two subpopulations of Baluchi sheep were estimated using seven microsatellite markers. A total of 503 individuals from two subpopulations were genotyped. Average number of alleles per...

of Damask rose (more than 7000 hectares) and potentially represents a rich gene pool of this species. To explore the potential diversity and relationships of this germplasm with some Damask rose cultivars and rose species, 41 Damask rose genotypes with 5...

Plant species richness and ecosystem multifunctionality in global drylands

Experiments suggest that biodiversity enhances the ability of ecosystems to maintain multiple functions, such as carbon storage, productivity, ...

Agriculture is the greatest gainer of biodiversity. The effects of indigenous and modern agriculture on plant diversity were evaluated with survey of wheat fields in North Khorasan in 2009. The results showed that indigenous agriculture led...

In alpine ecosystems, tannin-rich-litter decomposition occurs mainly under snow. With global change, variations in snowfall might affect soil temperature and microbial diversity with biogeochemical consequences on ecosystem processes. However...

Understanding the functioning of soils (i.e. carbon and nitrogen

pools) requires a description of the local microorganisms and

their metabolism. We characterized the soil microbial

communities and their ...

Lack of adequate information regarding genotypic diversity within populations of plant pathogenic fungi is one of the most critical factors limiting breeding programs. in this study the genetic diversity of 22 pathogenic isolates of Fusarium solani...