Posted on 3. March, 2015.

The Journal of Chemical Research is a monthly journal which has a broad international authorship and publishes research papers and reviews in all branches of experimental chemistry. Established in 1977 as a joint venture by the British, French and German chemical societies it maintains the high standards set by the founding societies.

Posted on 2. March, 2015.

Avian Biology Research provides a forum for people working in every field of ornithology, including avian health, genetic effects and threats to avian species in their natural habitats.

Posted on 26. February, 2015.

Several dietary strategies can be used to reduce N excretion in poultry manure, including the supplementation of synthetic amino acid to low-protein diets, the utilisation of hydroxy-analogues or keto acids of amino acids to supplement low-protein diets, or the concept of a dietary ideal protein ratio. 

Posted on 26. February, 2015.

Fluorescent organic dyes have been widely used in metal ion detection as fluorescent probes of high sensitivity and selectivity that allow reduced sample volume. Various ions can be successfully detected with a corresponding fluorescent compound, examples being: diketopyrrolopyrrole derivatives as fluorescent probes for Zn²⁺, 4‑aminoantipyrine for Al³⁺, and 4-(8-quinolyl)amino-7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole for Hg²⁺.

Posted on 25. February, 2015.

The term quinone refers generally to a 1,4 or 1,2-diketone formally derived from dihydroxy aromatic compounds in which the two carbonyl groups are connected by a system of conjugated double bonds. Naturally-occurring quinones have attracted attention, because of their bright colour with possible uses as dyes and as drugs.

Posted on 24. February, 2015.

Endophytes are microbial entities that live within living tissues of plants.
In most cases their relationship with the host plant is symbiotic and probably mutualistic. Many are capable of synthesizing bio-active compounds that can be used by the plant for defense against pathogenic fungi and bacteria. Some of these compounds have proven useful for novel drug discovery.

Posted on 24. February, 2015.

The gastro-intestinal tract is important for digestion and nutrient absorption. In poultry, it also poses major metabolic demands. For instance in the chicken, the gastro-intestinal tract represents only 1.5% of the body weight but requires 8% of the energy metabolised.