Contamination of the Nile River water with metals and its impact on sediment quality has a high concern recently. This is the first work to assess concentration and ecological risk assessment of metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, and Cr) in sediment sampled from the Torrent drainage channel and...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/36288
A recombinant protein combining the immunoglobulin binding sites of Proteins A and G, conjugated with horseradish peroxidase was used as a universal detection reagent for the assessment of antibodies against Lawsonia intracellularis. The reagent was applied in an indirect immunop...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/32366
This study investigated the potentials of different growth media for the tissue culture process of Oyster mushroom as well as evaluated the response of different agro-wastes in Oyster mushroom spawn production. Agro-waste Powder Agar was prepared by mixing powdered agro-wastes wh...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/35858
Aims: The aim of this paper is to detect the edible insects from an arid zone of the State of Hidalgo, assess their macronutrient value and deliver that information to the local population. Place and Duration of Study: Convenience sampling of wild insects were provided at an arid...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/35782
Aims: The objectives of the study were to determine phytoplankton assemblage structure in Badagry creek; to examine spatial-seasonal variations of abiotic factors and to assess their effects on it. Study Design: Stratified random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: Nine samp...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/35676
The aim of this research was to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Piper guineense, Xylopia aethiopica, Tetrapleura tetraptera, Monodora myristica Njameja. The total phenol contents and antioxidant activities of the indigenous spice extracts were determined...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/36227
Background: Cadmium is a heavy metal that causes generation of free radicals that have been discovered to cause damage to cells and tissues in the body. This research work examined the damaging effects of cadmium, and the recuperative effect of Carica papaya aqueous extract to re...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/16430
Aim: The study was carried out to investigate the effects of different concentrations of Na2SO4 and CaCl2 on seed germination and seedling growth of Zea mays. Study Design: The experiment was set up in a completely randomized design (CRD) with five replications. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/32968
High vaginal swabs were collected from female students aged 17-31 years of the University of Calabar, Calabar following informed consent. Each student completed a questionnaire that explored information on their personal hygiene and behavioral risk factors. The samples were cultu...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/34601
An experiment was carried out at the experimental field of Plant Pathology and Seed Science Department, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh to estimate the efficacy of botanicals and biological agents to control Cercospora leaf spot disease of Indian spinach. In th...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/33442
Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and antibacterial susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli and to screen for Escherichia coli O157:H7. Study Design: Samples for the studies were collected from surfaces in the hospitals. A total numb...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/32835
This study is aimed at determining the anti-diabetic activity of aqueous seed extract of Terminalia catappa Linn on some biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Alloxan-induced diabetic rats were administered orally with aqueous extract of Terminalia catappa Linn...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/34296
Olive oil is an important source of mono-unsaturated fat and a prime component of the Mediterranean diet. The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and its high content of anti-oxidative substances. This study is a...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/35513
Knowledge on combining ability and type of gene action of available germplasm would help maize breeder in identifying proper parents and breeding procedure for improving plant density tolerance (PDT). A split plot experiment with three replications was carried out; where plant de...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/35508
Aim: Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticle using supernatant from L. casei cultured in modified exopolysaccharide selection medium. Study Design: To bio-reduced AgNO3 using supernatant from L. casei cultured in modified exoploysaccharides selection medium and to evaluate the antiba...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/34590