The decline in purity of sugarcane juice used for the production of sucrose leads to huge losses in food processing chains. However, this sugar is much consumed by the population. Knowledge of the degradation origin of sucrose in the process of transformation is therefore necessa...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i330114
Due to increased global warming and pollution, the use of biodiesel as alternative to biodiesel has become a widespread. The use of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) oil as a possible feedstock for biodiesel production was evaluated. The biodiesel was produced through transesterificat...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i230113
S. M. Jodi, A. A. Farouq, A. M. Magashi, G. D. Muomora, M. K. Nata’ala, A. Gambo, S. Umar, A. S. Baki, A. Muhammad, A. M. Jodi & A. M. Ruwa·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Aim: Ocimum gratissimum is commonly used as food and health purposes. This study is aimed at evaluating the bioactive compounds and antibacterial activity of leaf extract of O. gratissimum against Salmonella species. Methodology: The Phytochemical screening of O. gratissimum was...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i230112
Christophe Mezui, André Perfusion Amang, Rigobert Espoir Ayissi Mbomo, Mimosette Mesmine Kuissu Teukam, Merveille-Celeste Lontsi-Nolah, Yolande Mossebo Toungainbo & Paul Vernyuy Tan·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Aims: The present study was carried out to investigate the toxic effects of the Oxalis barrelieri aqueous aerial parts extract. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences (Animal Physiology Laboratory), Higher Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i230110
Etuh, Monday Alexander, John C. Aguiyi, Ochala, Sunshine Ogwu, Omale Simeon, Oyeniran, Oluwatosin Imoleayo, Oshibanjo Olusegun Debola & Dung Pam·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Objective: To evaluate in vivo antioxidant activity of Mangifera indica cold aqueous leaf extract. Methods: A number of 50 adult flies were exposed to graded concentrations of Mangifera indca cold aqueous leaf extract, 2.5 mg/10 g diet, 5 mg/10 g diet and 10 mg/10 g diet for 5 d...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i230108
This study investigated the effects of stock age, hormones and hormone concentrations on survival and rooting of Vitellaria paradoxa stem cuttings with the aim of improving on early development of the species. Single node stem cuttings were obtained from 9 and 15 months old seedl...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i230109
Viability of tropical seeds is crucial in plantation establishment. Temperature – moisture duration relationship of the seed is of great significance in seed viability. 3000 ripe fruits of V. paradoxa C. F. Gaertn were collected from each of three sources where it is endemic: Eru...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i130107
Aims: To assess the different cultural activities that influence the spread of fungal diseases on common bean and record the prevalence, severity and incidence of the diseases in some localities of the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Study Design: Structured questionnaire, Field...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i130105
Biocorrosion is a form of corrosion of metallic and concrete materials mediated by microorganisms. Acid producing bacteria are major culprits in the corrosion of materials in the environment. This study focused on the inhibition of biocorrosion by acid producing bacteria using aq...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i130106
Background: The overall shape of the trypanosome is defined by an internal cytoskeleton consisting of a network of microtubules that are cross linked both to each other and the inner face of the plasma membrane. However, the total compliment and identity of the trypanosome cytosk...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i130104