High plant density and full irrigation along with the use of high density-tolerant genotype would lead to maximizing maize (Zea mays L.) grain productivity per unit land area. The objective of this investigation was to match the functions of optimum plant density and adequate irr...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26881
The bacterial 16S rRNA gene increasingly used to discover the species and strains of unknown bacteria. These small 16S rRNA sequences are highly conserved regions. This study was designed to amplify the 16S rRNA gene of Bacillus cereus and compare it with the Coding DNA Sequences...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26524
The objective of the present study is to maximize the resource value. The need to minimize disposal has prompted efforts within sewage sludge management to utilize sewage sludge as a commodity. The present study describes the refused derive fuel preparations from sewage sludge fo...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26635
Proximate, mineral and microbial analysis of kunu drinks obtained from three different cereal sources (maize, millet and guinea corn) were carried out. The proximate parameters determined include percentage moisture, ash, protein, total solid, pH and acidity, while Fe, Zn, Ca, K...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26670
For Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) to invade the host cells it requires human cluster of differentiation (CD4) receptor and a chemokine receptor, principally chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5). Although the viral particles interact with several receptors on cell surface, a...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26768
Aims: Realization of a rapid colorimetric assay for monitoring levels of methylglyoxal and other dicarbonyl compounds from Manuka honey. Methods: N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) were adopted as reagents for methylglyoxal colorimetric analysis of hon...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26592
The antifungal effect of Euphorbia tirucalli L. stem and root extracts was evaluated on microbial strains of C. albicans (ATCC 9002) and A. niger. Plant parts were serially extracted by using petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and aqueous in the increasing order of their polar...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26727
This study was carried out to determine morphological differences between two brown trout (Salmo trutta Fario) populations of two Alpine rivers in Northern Albania: Cem River and Valbona River. Fifty five single individuals of brown trout were collected from two different rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/25762
Aims: We analyzed thermotolerant bacterial isolates of thermophiles from various regions in South East coasts of India. Study Design: A total of forty three (9.6%) thermotolerant bacterial isolates of thermophiles were secluded out of 444 isolates obtained from water samples from...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/25675
Aims: To determine and identify the organoleptic and horticultural characteristics of elite plantains cultivars that can be explored and exploited for value addition in plantain for increased income and food security in the rain forest ecology of Nigeria. Study Design: The study...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26420