Russian Journal of Biological Research

12-16

Authors: Magda D. Davitashvili. Nana K. Natsvlishvili

Immune interferon (interferon-) is induced in leukocytes as a result of the influence of specific bacterial or viral antigens. The addition of oestrogen preparations to interferon biosynthesis growth media is considered to be a very important factor for the intensification of interferon synthesis. In order to study the influence of synthetic oestrogens on the synthesis of interferon- (IFN-) in human blood leukocytes, diethylstilbestrol (in the form of the soluble sodium salt of a diphosphoric acid ether, cf. Honvan) was used. There was a twofold increase of interferon titre in comparison with control tests.

35-38

Authors: Marzieh Negahban. Sajedeh Saeedfar

This study was carried out at the research field of Tarbiat Modares University, Peykan Shahr, Tehran to determine the changes in the chemical compositions of essential oil of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) at full flowering stage. The essential oils of the aerial parts were extracted by hydrodistillation method using Clevenger apparatus, and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. The main constituents of the EO were thymol and β-Cymene.

43-50

Authors: Aydar A. Sumbembayev

The article provides geobotanical descriptions of Karakabinskay and Tarbagataiskay populations of Elymus mutabilis in the territory of Kazakhstan Altai with the definition of productivity of green mass and morphometric parameters of explored plants. Floristic composition was determined and composed phytocenosis characteristic of Elymus mutabilis surveyed populations. Morphometric parameters of explored plants were determined. Measurement indicative commercial yields were held.

81-92

Authors: Nikolay A. Bityukov

The article gives the research materials of ground cover in the formation of the rock oak on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. The method of monitoring of the forest plantations on the pair of small (elementary) catchments is used, one of which was subjected to experimental cuts, and the other served as a control. The recovery dynamics of rock oak`s saplings after felling is presented, as well as after the passage of ground fires among young trees. Due to the economic impact the dynamics of herbage in natural plantations and among young trees is studied.

100-112

Authors: Nataliia Ulianchych, Oleg Mishchenko, Igor Kоndratets, Nataliia Zaitseva

Investigation of the properties, structure, composition and remodeling of bone defined success of bioactive ceramics based on calcium phosphate (CPC) use for bone regeneration. Hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate - Са3(РО4)2 are most biocompatible from the large number of calcium phosphates. Calcium phosphate ceramics has absolute biocompatibility and ability to participate in the process of reparative osteogenesis, integrate with the bone, serves as building blocks for the regenerate. This review provides information about application of β-tricalcium phosphate in form of "Biomin".

14-30

Authors: Nikolay A. Bityukov

The article features a geoecological survey of the durmast oak in the Black Sea Caucuses. The method of forest vegetation monitoring was used. This method was applied at the minor pair watersheds, where one was subjected to experimental cutting and the other served as a controller. According to the materials of monitoring, the analysis on year-to-year accretion of oak wood was conducted. The dynamic of natural regeneration of the durmast oak after fires has been analyzed. Due to the forest management, the dynamic of forest litter of natural plants has been analyzed.

38-45

Authors: Marzieh Negahban, Sajedeh Saeedfar, Darioush Ramezan, Moazzam Hassanpour Asil

Salinity is one of the most important factors limiting growth and development in cultivated species. Kentucky bluegrass was grown in boxes filled with sand (100%), 95% sand: 5% zeolite, 90% sand: 10 % zeolite and 85% sand 15% zeolite (V/V). Poa pratensis plants were irrigated with 0.24, 3.4 and 6.4 dS.m-1 salt water daily for 6 months in greenhouse condition to study the effect of different levels of zeolite on turf quality (TQ) and some physiological growth factors, salt deposition, sodium absorption ratio (SAR) and ion composition in leachate under different levels of salinity. Saline water reduced (PR), transpiration, (SC), (ME), (WUE), maximum assimilation rate (Amax), carboxylation efficiency (g, m) and net assimilation rate (A360) compared to control. Amendment of sand with zeolite increased TQ, PR, transpiration, SC, ME, WUE, (Amax), (g, m) and (A360) during both the 2nd & 3rd months at both salinity levels. Highest effect obtained in highest percent of zeolite. The beneficial effects of zeolite on turf quality and other parameters diminished 3 months after treatments. Amendment of sand with zeolite reduced leaching of Na and K but, increased leaching of Ca and Mg. Using zeolite in medium increased SAR value compared to control. Results indicate that amending with zeolite may buffer soil solution Na concentration in short-term. In the long-term, however, a substantial amount of Na may be retained concurrent with Ca & Mg exchange, thereby increasing sodicity & salinity problems.

69-72

Authors: Guzaliya Z. Samigullina

The article analyzes environmentally sound technologies for assessment of waste toxicity in dairy industry. The efficiency of the biotesting as a method of assessing the quality of wastewater treatment. Case study: JSC "Glazov-moloko" Kipryatsky Milk Reception Station. The authors suggested a technological solution for wastewater treatment at the Kipryatinsky Milk Reception Station.