Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are pervasive environmental pollutants of high toxicity. Due to their lipophilic characteristics, they tend to accumulate in the food chain. Human exposure to PAHs seems inevitable and the main route of exposure is food. The presence of PAH...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030189
Sectors IV and V of the Ebrié lagoon are increasingly experiencing fish mortality. The abundance biomass comparison (ABC) is graphical method use to assess the level of environmental disturbance in this area. The aim of the study were to detect the environmental changes caused by...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030188
Maltodextrins were prepared from sago starch in a twin screw extruder. A response surface design was used in the extrusion, which included the variations in the α-amylase (Termamyl 120L) concentrations of 12-24 g/kg dry starch, the moisture contents of 45-55%, and the screw spe...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i930186
The Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, is a tropical fish species of commercial importance in both aquaculture and in the wild. It plays a great role in human nutrition and food security. River Ruiru is one of the rivers faced with pollution from nearby industries. It is inhabi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i930185
Khat, Catha edulis, use is rampant in Eastern Africa and Middle East countries with associated reports of reproductive function impairment in the body of the user. Reports on recovery post long-term khat exposure are obscure. The present study investigated evidence of restoration...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i930183
Aims: To investigate the effect of Heavy metals on the growth of Zea mays (Z. mays) and Sorghum bicolour (S. bicolour). Study Design: Laboratory-experimental design was used in this study. Place of Study: The heavy metal polluted soil samples were collected from Crush Rock Indust...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i930184
Aims: This study was aimed at exploring tissue culture technique as a tool for mass propagation of some Cameroonian cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) cultivars/landraces (red, yellow and white skin colour). Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized des...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i930182
The aim of this research is to determine the insecticide and herbicide residues and their degradation products in Kura irrigation farmland soils. The analyses were carried out during the planting (before harvest) and after the harvesting periods. The insecticide residue analyses...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i830181
This study aimed to explain the influence of Ascorbic acid (ASA), Gibberellic Acid (GA3) and Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract (MLE) for alleviating salinity stress by enhancing antioxidant enzymatic activity as follow: Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT), Ascorbate Peroxidas...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i830180
This study aimed to explain the induce of plant growth regulators (ascorbic acid - AsA & salicylic acid - SA) in the presence or absence of bio-fertilizer (Acadian extract –ACE) for alleviated the effect of salinity stress on two cultivars of lettuce (Lactuca sativa, L. cv. P...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i830179
Chlorpyrifos is a widely used Organophosphorus pesticide for pest control, leading to increased risk for humans and wildlife exposure. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of chlorpyrifos on birth outcome in pregnant female wistar rats (Rattus novergicus). An...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i830177
The proximate and mineral analyses were conducted in the Department of Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria, in May 2019. The study was carried out to determine the proximate and mineral composition of the fruit of Ficus poli...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i830178
Understanding relationships and linkages in a commodity value chain is a crucial step in Value Chain Analysis. The objective of this study was to identify and map the stakeholders of Moringa Value Chain in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu. Structured interview schedules were used...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730176
Background: Okra fruits have been found to be efficient in managing hyperlipidemia. But, there are different varieties of Okra, and whether antihyperlipidemic efficiency varies with the varieties has not been reported. Aim of the Study: The aim of the study was to validate antihy...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730174
The importance of sourcing products of natural origin in boosting immunity against infectious diseases during therapeutic interventions especially in developing countries has been underscored. The need therefore arose to investigate candidate sources within locally available flor...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730173