Seven fungicides (Bayleton, Benlate, Tilt, Vitavax, Antracol, Copper-oxychloride and Soufrel) were evaluated for the in vitro chemical control of Thielaviopsis paradoxa (de Seynes) Von Hӧhn. isolated from symptomatic date palm fronds showing typical symptoms of blac...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/41987
Aims: To evaluate the effect of supplementation with iron (II/III) salts and/ or hydrogen peroxide on Manuka honey total phenols content (TPC) and the cytoxicity toward MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Study Design: The study had an In Vitro design. Place and Duration of Study: Ulster...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/42344
Aims: Applying multiple assays with trolox as the sole reference compound is a recent AOAC proposal to improve the reliability of total antioxidant capacity determinations. The aim of this study was to evaluate, iron (III) reducing antioxidant capacity (iRAC) for Manuka honey sam...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/42202
Aim: This study was aimed at the isolation, partial purification and characterization of peroxidase from low cost material, Calotropis procera leaves. Materials and Methods: Partial purification of crude enzyme extract was done by ammonium sulfate precipitation followed by dialys...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/41709
This study was carried out to evaluate the biomarker response of male albino wistar rats (Rattus novergicus) to a daily dose of toothpaste. Twenty four wistar rats were divided randomly into two groups and housed in wooden cages. The first group which is the test group was admini...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/40699
An assessment of airborne bacteria in the different healthcare institutions in the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria was carried out in this study. Factors considered in this study were crowding, ventilation, degree of human activities around the hospitals, lengt...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/41841
Israt Jerin, Salek Ahmed Sajib, Md. Sifat Rahi, Md. Shihabul Islam, Waliullah ., Zannatul Chadni, K. M. K. B. Ferdaus, Kazi Md. Faisal Hoque & Md Abu Reza·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2018
Ripened mangoes are perishable sometimes as they contain large amount of water and carbon sources which make it susceptible to spoilage by different fungi. This study was therefore carried out through morphological characteristics, growth characteristics and control measure of tw...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/41591
Oral cancer is one of the highly prevalent cancers worldwide and a leading cause of mortality in certain regions like South-Central Asia. Oral cancer in Sudan constitutes a serious health problem, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most prevalent type of oral malignancy. The ai...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/39011
Genetic Diversity of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Cultivars from Different Origins Revealed by Microsatellite Markers Genetic diversity in 20 common bean genotypes belonged to different sources were studied using with 9 microsatellite (SSR) markers. The 9 SSR loci analyzed pr...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/40779
In silico Phylogenetics and Molecular Docking Studies of Rhodanese from Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Aim: To evaluate the in silico phylogenetics, binding energy and poses of rhodanese from Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) with known substrates and inhibitors. Study Design: T...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/40974
The microbiological properties and population dynamics of atmosphere in mesotidal estuarine of Iko River were investigated using standard microbiological and analytical procedures. The results revealed that the densities of culturable microbes in the estuary were influenced by ti...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/37643
Application of Biological Methods in the Remediation of Oil Polluted Environment in Nigeria The application of biological methods have been used to remediate oil contaminated land, to promote health and safety of our environments. These biological processes of remediation may be...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/41036
Genetic Diversity and RAPD-Based DNA Fingerprinting of Some Members of the Cucurbitaceae in Nigeria The genetic variability and relatedness of 14 species from 12 genera of the Cucurbitaceae, an important horticultural family were examined using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (R...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/40081
Aim: The toxicity of produced water (untreated and treated) obtained from exploration and production activities of the coast of Nigeria to the oyster (Crassostrea gigas) and a bacterium Vibrio fischeri was assessed. The sensitivity of the toxicity test procedures for both test or...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/38236
Aims: To identify materials combining high levels of stem sugar, grain and stover yields in local and exotic sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes. Methodology: 28 genotypes arranged in three replicated Alpha lattice design and evaluated for stem juice, grain and stover...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/39773