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Bar Coding and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Millet Crop Species of Elusine Genus Using RAPD Markers

Aarti R. Desai, B. Ramya & S. D. Shruthi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aim: Millets are a group of highly variable small seeded grasses, grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. In this study, screening of crop primers with 8 genotypes of millet crop species belonging to genus Panicum, Eleusine, Echinochloa and Bra...

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Curative, Suppressive and Prophylactic Phyto-Medicinal Therapy/Synergistic Efficacy of Alstonia boonei/Capsicum frutescens Ethanolic Extracts against Plasmodium berghei (NK 65)/Salmonella typhi (ATCC 35723) Infected Swiss Albino Mice

Oludare Temitope Osuntokun & Isaac Tolulope Faniyi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

The purpose of this research work is to evaluates the medicinal activity of Alstonia boonei and Capsicum frutescens extracts for Prophylactic, Curative & Suppressive phytomedicinal therapy against  Plasmodium berghei (NK 65)/Salmonella typhi (ATCC 35723) Infected Swiss Albino...

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Recent Advances and Perspectives of Silver Nanotechnology in Surgery and Dentistry

Andrei Zbuchea, Carmen Chelmuş, Elina Teodorescu & Ştefan Milicescu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Over time, different silver preparations have maintained a sustained interest from the medical community. The article highlights the up-to-date knowledge on qualities, properties and applications of the colloidal silver in the field of surgery and dentistry. It aims to provide a...

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Effect of Foliar Application of Ginger (Zingiber officinales) on Shoot and Fruit Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis quen) of Egg Plant (Solanum melongena l. and Solanum gilo l.)

M. O. Nwachukwu, J. N. Azorji, P. C. Onyebuagu, R. I. A. Nnadozie & M. I. Izundu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

A field experiment was conducted to determine the effect of foliar application of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on shoot and fruit borer of eggplant Solanum melongena and Solanum gilo in Ihiagwa Owerri. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four treatments replicated four...

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Evaluation of the Ecotoxicity Potentials of E-Waste Using Selenastrum capricornutum (Microalga), Eisenia fetida (Earth Worm) and Allium cepa (Onion Bulb) as Bioindicators

Bright Obidinma Uba, Ebele Linda Okoye, Blessing Ginika Nweke & Chiamaka Perpetua Ibeneme · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aims: This research work was designed to evaluate the ecotoxicity potentials of e-waste using Selenastrum capricornutum, Eisenia fetida and Allium cepa as bioindicators. Study Design: Selenastrum capricornutum and Allium cepa bulbs were exposed for 72 h at concentration ranging f...

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Molecular and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiling of Bacteria Isolated from Pre-sterilized Food Samples Used as Substrates for Outdoor Air Quality Assessment

T. Sampson, G. Amaechi & L. O. Amadi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

A large proportion of human population spend significant part of their life in the outdoor environment due to activities relating to occupation and other lifestyle related events. This work was carried out fundamentally, to identify the bacterial community influencing the quality...

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In vitro Propagation and Callus Induction of Pear (Pyrus communis) Cv. Le-Conte

O. M. Kotb, F. M. Abd El-Latif, A. R. Atawia, Sherif S. Saleh & S. F. El-Gioushy · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

The traditional propagation technique of pear trees by grafting on quince, seedlings or clonal selection of Pyrus communis is not completely satisfactory. This is because of the lack of compatibility with some cultivars, heterogenesis of the pear seedlings and excess growth and a...

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Rheology and Functional Properties of Complementary Food Made from Maize (Zea mays) Supplemented with Crayfish (Euastacus spp) and Carrot (Daucus carota) Flour

N. N. Umerah, N. M. Oly-Alawuba, A. I. Asouzu & C. G. U. Oluah · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Background: Studies have shown that inadequate or lack of suitable complementary feeding is the major cause of PEM and micronutrient deficiency that leads to growth faltering and high rates of infection during infancy and early child hood. Objective: To evaluate the rheology and...

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Acute Lead (II) Acetate 3-Hydrate Neurotoxicity Alters Neurocognition and Induced Depressive-like Behavior Via 5-Hydroxytryphtamine, Neurohormone Melatonin and (Na+,K+)-ATPase Activity in Female Wistar Rats

Olusegun G. Adebayo, Iheanyichukwu Wopara, Benneth Ben-Azu, W. Aduema, Oluwakemi R. Adebayo & Omeje U. Nicodemus · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aims: Lead (II) acetate 3-hydrate also known as lead acetate is a neurotoxin that accumulates in soft tissues and bones causing damage to the nervous system of the human body. Hence, this study investigated the effect of short-term administration of Lead (II) Acetate 3-hydrate on...

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Genetic Improvement Strategy of Indigenous Cattle Breeds: Effect of Cattle Crossbreeding Program on Their Reproductive Performances

Teweldemedhn Mekonnen & Meseret Selam · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

The aim of the review is to summarize the fragmented information on the effects of cattle crossbreeding on reproductive performance of cattle in different parts of the globe. The performance of animals depends not only on their genetic merit but also on other factors such as feed...

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