Comparative Assessment of UV-B Priming on Vegetative and Reproductive Stages of Oat and Barley

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Barley and oat were irradiated with elevated UV-B...     

Growth and Proximate Composition of Scenedesmus obliquus and Selenastrum bibraianum Cultured in Different Media and Condition

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Microalgae are natural producers of various biochemical compounds such as protein, lipid, carotenoids and...     

Distribution and Analysis of Milk Fat Globule and Crescent in Murrah Buffalo and Crossbred Cow

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - India is the largest producer of buffalo milk in the world. Buffalo milk is rich in minerals like calcium and...     

Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxicity of Nanoliposomic and Nanoniosomic Essential Oil of Trachyspermum copticum

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Niosomes and liposomes are one of the most widely used novel drug delivery systems. These carriers are tiny...     

Natural Lactones and Alkaloids Based Molecules of Insecticides for Suppressing Lepidopteran Predators and Parasitoids of Lac Insect

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - An experiment was carried out to assess the safety of commercial formulation of insecticide having active...     

Genetic Diversity and Structure of Maize Accessions of North Western Himalayas Based on Morphological and Molecular Markers

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Genetic diversity among 48 maize genotypes was determined using 11 morphological traits, 4 biochemical traits...     

Taxonomic and Biochemical Composition and Digestive Enzyme Activity of Periphyton and Plankton: A Comparative Study

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Periphyton grown on sugarcane bundles was analyzed for major digestive enzymes in order to quantify their...     

Spatial Distribution and Interaction of Eriosoma lanigerum and Aphelinus mali on Apple Under Dry-Temperate Conditions of India

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Knowledge of the seasonal abundance and type of spatial distribution of any insect pest is the prerequisite...     

Morphological and Molecular Characterizations of Guanophilic Fungi of Bats

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Bats are crucial components of an ecosystem and provide many services such as seed dispersal, pollination,...     

Cultivation and conservation of underutilized medicinal and agricultural plants in India

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - In the current era, the increased demand of healthy food rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and...     

Extracellular Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Extract of Mimosa pudica Leaves and Assessment of Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - In recent years, green chemistry approaches have gained global recognition as eco-friendly processes. Rapid...     

Effect of Nitrogen and Shade on Photosynthetic Gas Exchange and Productivity of Wheat Under Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Concentration

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Sufficient nitrogen and shade may benefit photosynthetic down-regulation at elevated CO2 concentrations. Two...     

Physiological and Biochemical Basis of Extended and Sudden Heat Stress Tolerance in Maize

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Effects of extended and sudden heat stress on various physiological and biochemical processes have been...     

Linkage Disequilibrium Based Association and Inheritance of Blast Resistance in Improved Varieties and Landraces of Aromatic Rice

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.), belongs to a genetically distinct subgroup of rice, is differentiated into...     

Spectroscopic and Microscopic Characterisation of Parotid and Submandibular Ductal Sialoliths: A Comparative Preliminary Study

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Sialoliths, the calcified structures that develop within the salivary gland parenchyma and its ductal system,...     

Comparative Assessment of Forage Legume and Grass-legume Mixture Quality Ensiled with Biological and Chemical Preservatives

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The paper presents research and production studies evaluating the forage legume ensiling quality treated with...     

In Vitro and In Vivo Study of Argyreia speciosa on Chronic Gastric Ulceration and Metabolic Studies

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Chronic gastric ulcer being the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder is considered a major cause of...     

Status of Defensive Enzymes and Contents of Total Phenols,Tannins and Nutrients Determine Aphid Resistance in Barley

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The present investigation was carried out to identify the biochemical traits responsible for aphid resistance...     

Assessment of Toothpaste Formulations Containing Turmeric and Neem Extract for Prevention of Dental Caries and Periodontal Diseases

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - In the present work, toothpastes were prepared for preventing dental caries and periodontal diseases. Nine...     

Incidence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Campylobacter and Salmonella from Houseflies (Musca Domestica) in Kitchens,Farms, Hospitals and Slaughter Houses

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Carriage status of Campylobacter and Salmonella was investigated in houseflies in Shahrekord and Isfahan...