Aims: The study aims to isolate, evaluate bile tolerance and antibiogram studies of potential probiotics (Lactobacillus spp) from locally fermented Food Products (Akamu, Aqua Rafa® Yoghurt, Ogiri, Okpeye) and Kunu at Beach Market, Nsukka. Study Design: A ten - fold serial dilutio...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2018/v22i330060
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of a daily dose of tramadol on selected biomarkers viz: haematological parameters, sperm count, kidney and liver damage in male albino rats. Twenty four wistar rats were divided randomly into two groups: control group and treated gro...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2018/v22i330059
Aims: Global warming and biological invasion are major environmental issues faced in the world. In the study, Rorippa amphibia, a perennial invasive clone plant in northern China, was used as a material to study the germination characteristics of the seeds at different temperatur...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2018/v22i330058
Aims: The aim of the present study is to produce ethanol from waste paper and spent mushroom using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as enzymes for the fermentation process. Study Design: Waste paper and spent mushroom samples were subjected to fermentation and hydrolysis by Aspergilus ni...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2018/v22i330057
Aim: This study investigated the molecular variability among accessions of Ocimum gratissimum from selected states in Nigeria and Mali using RAPD marker. Study Design: The experimental design was complete randomized design (CRD) with three replicates. Materials and Methods: Twent...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2018/45381
Orchidaceae (Orchidaceae) is the second largest family of angiosperms. It’s the "flagship" group in plant protection. The existence of orchid plant is closely related to mycorrhizal fungi. The relationship between orchids and their symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi is a benefit to the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2018/45081
Aims: The aim of the paper was to study the effect and specific mechanism of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) improving cucumber (Cucumis sativus) seedlings growth. Study Design: 14-day-old cucumber seedlings were treated with different saturation hydrogen-rich water in root for three t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2018/45202
N. Mwila, T. L. Odong, E. Nuwamanya, A. Badji, S. Agbahoungba, P. A. Ibanda, F. Kumi, M. Mwala, P. Sohati, S. Kyamanywa & P. R. Rubaihayo·Biotechnology Journal International·2018
Several metabolites are linked to cassava resistance to whitefly. There is limited information however, on the mode of gene action of the metabolites associated with cassava resistance to whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). The objective of the study was to determine the combining abiliti...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2018/43064
One of the emerging environmental challenges today is hydrocarbon pollution arising from activities of petrochemical industries, natural sources of crude oil pollution and other anthropogenic activities. These petroleum products contain harmful, carcinogenic and mutagenic compoun...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2018/43957
A large amount of crude oil is spilled annually into the terrestrial and aquatic environments in Nigeria. This tends to upset the natural equilibrium of the marine environment as a microbial habitat. Thus, there is a need to evaluate the effect of exposure to crude oil on bacteri...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2018/44567