Role of apoplastic calcium during germination and initial stages of seedling establishment in Vigna radiata seeds.

Calcium (Ca) is implicated in the initial phase of seed germination and seedling establishment. It is stored complexed with phytic acid during seed development and released by phytase action during germination. We observed phytase activity 18 h post-imbibition (PI) in Vigna seeds, while radicle protrusion occurred approximately 12 h PI.

Development of parthenote following in vivo transfer of embryos in Capra hircus.

The aim of this study is to generate parthenogenetic embryos from chemically activated in vitro matured caprine oocytes and to study the in vivo developmental potency of such embryos. The parthenogenetic embryos (2-8 and 16 cells to morula stage) were surgically transferred in 26 recipients. Pregnancy in recipients following embryo transfer was monitored by ultrasonography.

Impact of norgestomet supplementation during early luteal phase on subsequent luteal profiles and conception rate in buffalo: a preliminary study.

The current study was aimed to establish the impact of progesterone supplementation (norgestomet progestagen) between days 4 to 10 post-ovulation on subsequent luteal profile and conception rate in buffaloes. The 28 Murrah buffaloes of second to fourth parity, having normal reproductive organs, were estrus synchronized by double PGF(2α) protocol at 11 days apart. The buffaloes were inseminated during mid- to late estrus and thereafter repeated at 24 h interval.

Study of genetic polymorphism in solvent exposed population and its correlation to in vitro effect of trichloroethylene on lymphocytes.

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is major industrial pollutant that contaminate environment. Its exposure may lead to hepato-renal toxicity along with the cancer progression. Although extensive research is done on its toxicity still not much is known about its genotoxic potential on humans in relation to genetic polymorphism.