Effect of thiamethoxam on photosynthetic pigments and primary photosynthetic reactions in two maize genotypes (Zea mays).

Neonicotinoid insecticides are used against the wide range of pests to protect plants. The influence of neonicotinoids on target and non-target insects is well understood. Hence, there are controversial opinions about the effect of neonicotinoids on the plants.

Differentiation between two strains of microalga Parachlorella kessleri using modern spectroscopic method.

Background: The differentiation between wild type of Parachlorella kessleri and its mutant strains PC Mut2, PC Mut4 by using the Multi-functional Plant Efficiency Analyzer (М-РЕА-2) was studied. Mutant algal cells of P. kessleri have been obtained by UV-C during 3 and 10 min respectively.