The aim of this research was to study protein mineral and vitamin contents in 20 local rice varieties by collecting 36 samples from loei province. Determination of nutritional value of 36 samples showed that it consisted of 7.16±0.15-11.05±0.12 g protein/100 g rice. Khao Niaw Dum Luempua (LR22) showed the highest phosphorus content were 263.85±0.19 mg/100 g. Analysis the amount of iron and calcium by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS). Found that the concentration of iron was the highest content in Khao Homtung (LR7) were 7.31±0.14 mg/100 g And calcium content highest in Khao Niaw Dum Luempua (LR22) as 11.15±0.24 mg/100g. In the analysis of all three vitamins by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). khao Sum Bine (HP14) showed the highest beta carotene content were 0.08±0.14 mg/kg. While not detecting beta carotene in local rice varieties 15 samples including Khao Plah Sew Noi detecting beta carotene in local rice varieties 15 samples including Khao Plah Noi (LR3) Khao Hom Sa Ngiem (LR6) Khao San Pa Tong (LR12) Khao San Pa Tongdor (LR13) Khao Soviet (LR15) Khao San Ti Bal (LR16) Khao Lom Pee (LR17) Khao Laotaek (LR19) Khao Plah Sew Noi (LR20) Khao Hom Sa Ngiem (LR27) Khao Homtung (LR28) Khao Phare (LR30) Khao Maw (LR31) Khao Dang (LR32) and Khao Plah Sew Noi (LR35). The results showed that the highest alpha tocopherol and thiamine contents were found in khao Niaw Dum Luempua (LR36) with 16.18±0.09 and 12.08±0.18 mg/kg respectively. The results of this study are useful as basic data for rice consumption local rice preservation and further product development.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the background of the ceremony traditional patterns and procession as well as its important role to the community. Fifteen Nasao villagers were purposively sampled. The research tool is interview scripts of the informants. It was found that the Phi Khon Nam ceremony was one of the local traditions of the people in the Khong River basin which was known as the cultural group of Lanchang Kingdom origin with the belief of paying homage to their ancestors. The festival is held from the first to the third day of the sixth waning moon which lasts three days at Pho-Sri Temple Nasao Chiangkhan District Loei. The Phi Khon Nam plays an important role to the community on gathering lots of people who intend to express their gratitude and pay respect to the spirits of their ancestors who protect them control the well-beings of the villagers evoke the annual rain from the heaven and bless crops. Moreover it is believed that Phi Khon Nam is well-recognized as the heart and soul of the villagers and also the identity of the village well-beings and the unity of the community. In addition the Phi Khon Nam procession is the combination of local tradition and religious activities

The species composition of Podostemaceae was studied in Loei northeastern Thailand from November 2009 to July 2010 by extensive surveying in the rapids and waterfalls inside and outside of national parks wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas. The samples collected are classified into 2 subfamilies which are Tristichoideae and Podostemoideae. The former contains 2 genera and 3 species Dalzellia kailarsenii Terniopsis sp. 1 Terniopsis sp. 2. The latter has 4 genera and 9 species Hanseniella heterophylla Hydrobryum japonicum Hydrobryum loeicum Hydrobryum tardhuangense Hydrobryum vientianense Hydrobryum sp. 1 Hydrobryum sp. 2 Polypleurum sessile Thawatchaia trilobata. The highest number of species occurs in Hydrobryum with 6 species following by Terniopsis with 2 species. The other four genera have one species each. Based on morphological and molecular analyses revealed that 2 species of the genus Hydrobryum are new and 2 taxa of Terniopsis are also new species. Polypleurum sessile and Thawatchaia trilobata are new recorded in Loei province. The result from this study indicates that the genus richness is relatively high in Loei province which encompasses 60% of the total number of genera (10) in Thailand. The plants in vegetative phase are completely submersed in swiftly running water during a warm wet season (May-October). The plants flower and set fruits and seeds when exposing to air during water level drop in a cool dry season (November- February).

Species composition and reproductive phenology of aquatic plants in Na Haeo District. Loei Province Northeastern Thailand were conducted from October 2008 to September 2009. A total of 85 species 67 genera were identified from 37 families. Of the 85 species there were 4 species of lower plants and 81 species