Ogi was produced from composite flour of fermented Acha, roasted Soybean and Carrot. The raw materials were blended in varying proportions. Proximate composition, functional properties and sensory characteristics of the formulated Ogi samples were evaluated. The results of the p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i230054
Aims: Physico-chemical, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Cold saponification was carried out on Lannea microcarpa (Wild grape) seed oil with the aim of identifying the quality and quantity of the oil and its suitability in soap production. Study Design: Experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i130053
X-rays are electromagnetic waves that can traverse the human body due to high energies (≥1.24 keV) and ultra-short wavelengths (≤10-10m). Acute exposures are harmful to human health, affecting hematopoietic systems among others. Workers experience these effects despite use of occ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i130052
The microbial mediated production of bio-ethanol from the rhizome of Imperata cylindrica (spear grass) was carried out in this research work. Proximate analysis of the rhizome was done to determine the protein, carbohydrate, moisture, ash, lipid, and fibre contents. Sugar profile...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i130051
Plants utilise solar energy to synthesise food during photosynthesis as it provides biomaterials needed for generation of bio-energy. A byproduct of natural and biological sources can be used as a source of bioenergetics; it is a good replacement for carbon energy or fossil fuel....
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i130050
The purposes of this study are to determine the effect of Zantac (Ranitidine) drug on sexual hormones (Testosterone and Prolactin), sperm head abnormality, and histopathological activity on albino male mice testes. Two doses of the drug were used: 1000 and 2000 mg/kg, in addition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i130049
Background: Microbial biomass is a valuable resource to the development of sustainable energy. However, the challenge of having an effective media for energy production have adversely affected biotechnological development. This study was aimed at comparing algal biomass produced...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2018/v4i430048
Background: The use of synthetic organic colors has been acknowledged for many years as the most reliable and economical method of restoring some of the food’s original shade to the processed products. However, from the health safety point of view, they are not accepted by consum...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2018/v4i430047
Over the past few years, the utilization of various agricultural residual wastes for the production of bioactive metabolites of industrial significance has been increased under solid-state fermentation in converting waste to wealth. In this context, present investigation presents...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/46079
The aim of this study was to monitor the sanitary quality during the storage of maize grains for 9 months in polypropylene bags containing leaves of Lippia multiflora and Hyptis suaveolens. It was carried out in the villages of Timbé and Soko respectively in the departments of Ka...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35479