Field experiments were conducted to study the influence of foliar nutrition on pod setting percentage, yield and economics of red gram (Cajanus cajan (L.) under the irrigated condition at Regional Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Paiyur - 635 112, Tamil Nadu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430125
The influence of edible coatings based on cocoa leaf extracts on the ripening of ''Belle-Dame'' mangoes has been evaluated, to contribute to the improvement of the shelf life of these fruits after harvest. There were overall treatment-independent decreases in the firmness and chl...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430124
From different shops and supermarkets at Taif governorate in KSA; a total number of 105 samples were collected. They were 35 samples from raw chicken meat, 35 samples from frozen chicken meat burger and 35 samples from chicken meat luncheon. The samples were examined for their or...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430123
This study established phylogenetic relationships among mango varieties collected from NIHORT, Ogbomosho, Saki, Oyo, Isehin and Ibadan using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers with a view of determining their polymorphism, gene and allelic diversities. Sweet Mango UI Acc-3 had...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430120
Pungent gas released from the black garlic production was analyzed by Gas Chromatography to clarify compounds included. Three major constituents as ammonia, sulfide-group and aldehyde-group were identified as stimulating agents. Vegetables (plants) released-gas from garlic, onion...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430121
Introduction: Malaria is one of the leading parasitic diseases worldwide with Nigeria ranked the topmost country in the tropical Africa where the disease is prevalent. This study was designed with the aim to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite (MP) infection in some peri...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i330118
Aframomum species (Aframomum danielli, Aframomum melegueta and Aframomum sceptrum) are used traditionally as medicine and food preservatives. Synthetic preservatives have been reported to be carcinogenic; hence, the continuous search for a natural preservative. This study was des...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430119
Tropically adapted farm animals are characterized by low meat and milk productivity. Traditionally, mass selection has been widely employed in breeding for improved animal performance. However, improving animal productivity using mass selection is laborious and usually less effec...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i330117
Introduction: More and more evidence has accumulated that suggests salivary sampling may provide direct analysis of oral conditions and microbial constituents, but may also be useful in the diagnosis and early detection of other chronic diseases. Although multiple methods of oral...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i330116
Aims: Peppers are common raw spices facing significant post-harvest lost in the handling train. This study was carried out to promote the production of pepper concentrate as spices extracts for foods. Study Design: Composite extracts formulated from raw peppers extracts using Cen...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i330115
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