Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) has become an important food crop in Sub-Saharan Africa. It high yield, shorter growth cycle (90-120 days) compared to other food crops, and nutritional properties make it an important crop in the quest for food security in Sub-Sahara Africa. The exp...
In vitro antibacterial activities of the crude leaf extract of Moringa oleifera and Medicago sativa were investigated against some bacterial isolates (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Pseudomonas aeroginosa) using the agar well diffusion and broth dilu...
The evidence on the advantages of plant rhizomes remains sparse. Proximate analysis, phytochemical screening (qualitative and quantitative), and lethal dose investigation of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the unpeeled and peeled Thaumatococcus daniellii (Benn.) rhizome (Td...
Aim: To determine the composition of gases in the biogas produced from pineapple peels and to evaluate the effect of effluent from pineapple peel biodigester (EPB) on the liver functions of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Methodology: Pineapple peels were grounded, fed into an anae...
Aims: This study investigates and reports the carriage of MRSA in students of some Secondary Schools in Jos South Local Government. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Molecular biology laboratory, Department of Microbiology, National Veterinary Rese...
The anticancer activity of the methanolic and aqueous extracts of the petals of safflower florets were analyzed using breast cancer cell lines namely MCF-7. The, MCF-7 cells were incubated with increasing concentrations of the methanolic and aqueous extract of the petals rangi...
Root and Tuber crops are an important source of food, income, and employment for millions of people in Cross River state, Nigeria. However, the productivity of these crops is limited by several factors, including pests and diseases, poor soil quality, and climate change. Breeding...
The fields of information technology (IT) and cybersecurity are becoming more integrated with the life sciences. This convergence is a fundamental driver in the boom of biotechnology research and its industrial applications in health care, agriculture, manufacturing, automation,...
Aims: Use molecular tools to characterize six common beans genotypes, which were collected from distinct geographical origins in Egypt. This is to explore the existence of genetic variability that may help to generate strategies for conservation and potential utilization in futur...
Onuoha Udumma Nsofor, Alaebo Prince Ogochukwu, Ukpabi-Ugo Jacinta Chigozie, Enya Emmanuel, Okakpu Joseph Chinemelu, Anah Joel Okwuchukwu, Ugwu Paschal, Okolie Jennifer Chisom & Onwuatuelo Chizitere Onyinye·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering·2023
This study looks at the chemical makeup and antibacterial activity of a methanol crude leaf extract of Psidium guajava Linn against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus from FMC Umuahia, Abia State, that are resistant to multiple drugs. For further antibacterial testing, we...