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Item A taxonomic survey of epiphytes on Enhalus acoroides in Ali Cove, Taklong Island, Nueva Valencia, GuimarasAlojado, Ezra Nelson E. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1996-06)Epiphytes were collected from the blades of the seagrass Enhalus acoroides which were harvested from Ali Cove, Taklong Island, Guimaras. 20 epiphytic algae were identified with the aid of taxonomic keys. Of these, five belong to the Cyanophyceae, two to the Chlorophyceae, one to the Phaeophyceae, eight to the Rhodophyceae and four to the Bacillariophyceae. Thirteen specimens were identified to the species level and seven to the genus level only. Measurements of temperature, salinity and pH were taken at the study site during the collectionItem A preliminary study on the effect of neem (Azadirachta indica) seed extract on the reproductive potential of the female Friutfly (Drosophila melanogaster)Altea, Armee H. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1994-04)Eqqs, first instar larvae, and third instar larvae of fruit flies (D. melanogaster), were treated with 0%, 10%, and 15% neem seed extract. This resulted in reduced number of adults that emerged from treated embryos and larvae. Females following treatment crossed with untreated males have reduced number of progeny compared with control (untreated) females. Treatment of extract at three stages of development indicated that fertilized eggs were most affected by the extract. Females derived from treated eggs were sterile. The number of progeny produced by females treated during first instar stage were considerably reduced compared to controls. On the other hand, the number of progeny produced by females treated during third instar stage was not significantly different from controls. The results suggest that neem seed extract has active components which can reduce the reproductive potential of female fruit flies exposed to the chemicals particularly at the early stages of development.Item A historical analysis of Pintado (Euphorbia heterophylla)Alcarde, Annabelle Z. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1994-03)A histochemical study on Euphorbia heterophylla, a shrubby plant of the Family Euphorbiaceae was performed to screen the plant for the presence of medically important substances that could be responsible for its curative powers. Results of the analysis showed that aldehydes are highly detectable in the stem (xylem and phloem); moderately detectable in the leaf (xylem), stem (epidermis and vascular cambium), root (phloem) and flower (ovary); and slightly detectable in the flower (calyx). Alkaloids are moderately detectable in the stem (xylem, vascular cambium, and phloem) and slightly detectable in the leaf (xylem, vascular cambium, epidermis, and phloem). Amygdalin is highly detectable in the leaf (xylem) and stem (epidermis); moderately detectable in the root (phloem), and fruit (seed and pericarp); and slightly detectable in the root (xylem) and the flower (ovary). Arbutin is highly detectable in the xylem of the leaf and pericarp of the fruit; moderately detectable in the phloem of the leaf and vascular cambium of the stem; and slightly detectable in the stem (xylem, phloem, and epidermis), root (xylem), and flower (ovary). Saponins are highly detectable in the leaf (xylem, phloem, and epidermis), (xylem), root (xylem and phloem), flower (calyx and ovary) and fruit (seed). Formic acid is moderately detectable in the leaf and stem (epidermis), and slightly detectable in the stem and root (xylem). Oxalic acid is slightly detectable in the stem (phloem). Tannins are highly detectable in the stem (xylem and phloem) and fruit (pericarp); moderately detectable in the leaf (xylem and phloem) and fruit (seed); and slightly detectable in the stem (epidermis).Item Effect of varying levels of cotton (Gossypium sp.) seed meal on the spermatogenesis of mice (Mus musculus)Abonador, Luena A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1992-04)Cottonseeds procured from Western Colton Corporation, Oton, Iloilo were dehulled, cleaned by hand, and ground using a mortar and pestle. Ground cottonseed meal (CSM) was incorporated in varying amounts into the basal diet so that diets contained varying levels (0,10,20,30 g) of CSM per 100 g formulated diet. These were then pelletized at the Nutrition and Feed Division, Aquaculture Department (AQD), Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), Tigbauan, Iloilo. A total of thirty-two 20-day-old male mice (16 white and 16 black) were randomly distributed to four dietary treatments, each with four replicates. After a 5-day acclimatization period, during which the mice were fed with the basal diet (0% CSM), the four experimental diets were given to the randomly selected experimental animals for another 35 days. The mice were subsequently sacrificed, and histological examination of the testes was conducted. Differential count of sperms was done to evaluate the effects of varying levels of CSM on the spermatogenesis of mice. The data obtained were analyzed statistically using analysis of variance followed by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test. There was no significant difference in the sperm counts of the two strains of mice. However, significant differences (P<0.01) were noted in sperm counts of mice at various levels of CSM in the diet. Likewise, significant differences (P<0.01) were observed between 0% and 20 or 30%; 10% and 20 or 30%; 20% and 30% CSM in the diet. No significant difference was noted between sperm counts of mice fed with 0% and 10% CSM levels. Slight degeneration of the seminiferous tubules and predominance of immature stages (spermatogonia) were observed in the testes of mice fed with diet containing 30% CSM.