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Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Chalcones and Its Derivatives for Antibacterial and Anti Inflammatory Activity

Geeta Lodhi & Amit Nayak · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Chemistry or Medicinal chemistry is a discipline at the Interchange ofchemistry and pharmacology engaged with designing, methodize andcreating drug chalcones is a conventional term given tointensifies bearing the (E)- 1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-1-one, which can befunctionlized in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1230256

Purification and Characterization of Thermostable Alkaline Xylanase by Aspergillus terreus from Elephant Dung

Richa Nenava, Sadhana Nighojkar, Mukesh Patidar, Anil Kumar & Anand Nighojkar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Aims: Purification and characterization of xylanase by Aspergillus terreus isolated from elephant dung. Study Design: Xylanase enzyme produced by A. terreus was extracted from the fermented solid medium using solid state fermentation and purified using chromatographic techniques....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1230254

Effects of Chlorides of Lead and Some Transition Metals on the Kinetics of Crude Peroxidase from Watermelon Seeds

O. M. Iniaghe & O. S. Adeyemi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Aims: This study investigates the effect of chlorides of lead and some transition metals on the kinetics of crude peroxidase from watermelon seeds Study design:  In vitro enzyme assay. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ambrose Alli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1130251

Microbial Profile and Detection of Bio-catalytic Enzymes from Bacterial Derivatives in Selected Agrowastes

Gladys Oluwafisayo Adenikinju, Daniel Juwon Arotupin & Kehinde Olusayo Awojobi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

The bio-catalytic enzyme potential of microbial consortium in selected agrowastes was evaluated in this study. Bio-wastes possess renewable resources of biomass and represents potentially-valuable sources due to their low cost, environmental friendly and sustainable nature. The i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1130253

Efficacy of Amendments in TPH Removal during Bioremediation of Agricultural Crude Oil-polluted Soil

Barisiale Baranu, Chimezie Ogugbue & Gideon Okpokwasilli · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

This study identified the efficacy of different amendments as biostimulants in bioremediation. This experiment was carried out for 4 weeks in the laboratory. One kilogram of pristine soil was spiked with one liter of crude oil in earthen pots, to each pot 10 grams of amendments w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1130250

Enhancing Cucurbita pepo Growth, Productivity, and Fruit Quality using Bacilli Strains and Cyanobacteria Treatments

Ashmawi Elsayed Ashmawi, Amira M El-Emshaty, Gehan Mohamed Salem & Mona Fekry Ghazal · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Two successful field experiments were carried out during 2020and 2021 growing seasons to evaluate the effect of bio fertilizers; Bacillus amyloliquifaciens (BA), Bacillus megaterium (BM) and cyanobacteria inoculation on the vegetative growth, growth parameters and plant chemical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1130248

Mortality of Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) Exposed to Spinetoram Toxic Bait in the Laboratory

Adalton Raga, Ester Marques de Sousa & Léo Rodrigo Ferreira Louzeiro · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) cause significant losses during the production and marketing of horticultural products. Brazilian growers usually adopt full-coverage insecticide spraying to control fruit flies, but toxic bait is a more strategic technique, because reach effica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1130249

Toxicological Activity of the Methanolic Leaf Extract of Some Medicinal Plants Used in Sokoto Township and Environs

Z. A. Shagari, M. Bello, U. K. Mohammed, A. I. Dabai, A. Mahmuda, A. S. Baki, A. U. Imam & M. Ganau · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Inspite of the availability of different antiseptic and antibiotics in most localities in some parts of the world, there is still a number of information on the usage of some local plants in various kinds of treatments of different ill-health conditions. Leaves of Ocimum basilicu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1030247

Isolation and Identification of Anthracene Utilizing Proteus vulgaris from Oil Spill Contaminated Soil at NNPC Depot Kano State Nigeria

U. Shehu, F. A. Ahmad, F. Yusuf, F. Muhammad & H. M. Yakasai · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Microbial biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like Anthracene, represent an efficient, time, and cost-effective way for bioremediation of the polluted environment. This study was aimed at isolating, identifying and characterizing bacteria with potential to d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1030246

Ecological Adaptation of Endemic Anthocleista Species under Moisture Gradient in Parts of Niger Delta, Nigeria

Edwin-Wosu Nsirim Lucky, Omara-Achong Theresa Ebia & Idogun Ejiro Praise · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Background: Knowledge of the anatomy of Anthocleista species is crucial for understanding how these plants adapt to the environment. Aim: This study was aimed at investigating the adaptive relationship of moisture gradient influence on the anatomy of four species in the genus Ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1030245

Determination of Heavy Metals in Soil around Amasoma Community in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Ebimobowei Assayomo, Dorcas Dauta Bawo, Gbe-emi kemepade Dieware, Amaka Mariagoretti Buseri & Ebikabowei John Debekeme · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Aims: Anthropogenic activities such as crude oil exploration and exploitation has led to the suspicion of heavy metals contamination in the study area. This study investigated the concentration of zinc, nickel, lead and cadmium in the soil extracted from the area where Scent Leaf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i1030244

Determination of Heavy Metals (Lead, Zinc, Nickel and Cadmium) in Medicinal Plants (Scent Leaf and Pawpaw) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Ebimobowei Assayomo, Dorcas Dauta Bawo, Ayodele Oyedeji, Gloria Ekpatarziba Ezenatein & Ahiakwo Bright Ogbo · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Aims: This study investigated the level of zinc, nickel, lead and cadmium in selected medicinal plants - Scent Leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) and Pawpaw (Carica papaya) that are traditionally used in alternative medicine in Amassoma community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Study Design: Sce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i930241

Molecular Characterization of Fungi Associated with Dump Site Soil

N. G. Ogbuji, A. E. Ataga, P. M. Tari-Ukuta & C. J. Olisedeme · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Aims: A study was conducted to identify fungal species isolated from dumpsite soil in University of Port Harcourt using molecular techniques. Methodology: Molecular methods for determining the species of a fungus based on the amplification and sequencing of the internal subscribe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i930239

Determination of the Influence of Cultural Techniques "Densities and Opening Standardʺ on Agrophysiological Parameters of Clones Pb 260, Irca 111 and Rrim 703

Diarrassouba Moussa, Soumahin Eric Francis, Konan Djézou, N’guessan Kan Pulchérie, Moro Affia Perpetue, Koffi Antoine & Obouayeba Samuel · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

To find out the effect of cultural techniques on agrophysiological parameters, four combinations ̏planting densities (low density or DF at 350 t/ha, normal density or DN at 510 t/ha) and opening standards (opening at 65cm and opening at 50 cm) ̋ were tested on Hevea brasiliensis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i930240