Aims: Efficient utilization of cassava waste for value addition depends largely on proper understanding of its true microbial diversity. The aim of this study was to characterize using molecular methods, fungal species associated with cassava waste and to highlight their industri...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/16559
Breeding wheat cultivars with improved adaptation to low soil-N, has gained importance worldwide in order to decrease N fertilizer consumption and overcome the ecological and economic problems of the misuse of this fertilizer. Identification of wheat crosses that show useful hete...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21916
Adedeji David Atere, Franklin Kayode Ayenogun, Bolaji David Akinbo, Adaobi Mary-Joy Okafor & Kelvin Ifeanyichukwu Egbuchulem·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
Aims: The goal of this research is to determine plasma levels of MetHb and COHb in pregnant women with hepatitis B, which might enhance oxidative stress and hypoxemic condition of this state if it is not ameliorated on time. Study Design: Prospective case-control study. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21880
Aims: Isolation and identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae from children with acute otitis media. Molecular detection of some virulence genes of S. pneumoniae such as pneumolysin (ply), autolysin A (LytA), Neuraminidase (NanA), Luminescence luxS, capsular polysaccharide synth...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22033
Aims: Bacteria including Pseudomonas and T. thermophilus secretes rhamnose–containing glycolipid biosurfactants called rhamnolipids (RLs), known as bacterial virulence factors. The aim of this investigation was the evaluation of DNA damage induced on human lymphocytes by both RLs...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21907
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of diets containing raw or fermented cottonseed cake on reproductive characteristics of rabbit bucks. Eighteen (18) weaned crossbred (New Zealand White X Chinchilla) rabbit bucks, 6-7 weeks old, were randomly allotted to three tr...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/15383
Objectives: Present research work deals with the determination of hydroxyl radical scavenging potential and Sun Protection Factor of herbal mixture which was prepared by the phytochemical composition of different herbal extracts. Materials and Methods: The herbal mixture was prep...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21434
Djeneba H. Ouattara, Honoré G. Ouattara, Jacques N. Adom, Bernadette G. Goualié1, Gisèle A. Koua, Ginette G. Doué & Sébastien L. Niamké·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
Aims: The breakdown of citric acid contained in the pulp during cocoa fermentation is an important and key property for bacterial growth and for obtaining a well fermented cocoa. The objective of this study was to analyze citrate metabolism in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/19279
Aims: FR901469 is a novel antifungal antibiotic produced by fungal species No.11243. Although we have several FR901469 high-producing mutant strains, the mechanism of high productivity is unclear. This study aims to unravel the relationship between mutations and FR901469 producti...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/19400
Kishore Kumar Sarker, Fakhrul Islam Monshi, Sayeda Sultana, Delara Akhter & Mohammed Shafi Ullah Bhuiyan·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
Aims: The present study was conducted with a view to develop an efficient protocol for high frequency plant regeneration of Brassica campestris for further crop improvement program by biotechnological manipulation and to optimize this system for regeneration of a number of ...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21529
Aims: To confirm the ability of Anoxybacillus rupiensis strain Ir3 (JQ912241) to utilize the aromatic compounds using FTIR and HPLC analyses. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University. Ba...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/18203
Context: Anagallis arvensis L. (Scarlet pimpernel) was used to treatment of several ailments in several countries. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro antimicrobial activity of leaf methanolic extract of A. arvensis against clinical isolates of methicill...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/20505
The use of plants in traditional medicine become very common nowadays throughout the world and in developing countries in particular. The current study was carried out aiming to compare the chemical features of three vegetables (Vernonia amygdalina, Crateva adansonii and Sesamum...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/19123
Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) is one of the most common devastating diseases of rice (Oryza sativa) all around the world. Thus, present study has been conducted to screen 12 aromatic rice cultivars (Atashail, Basmati, Kalizira, Uknimodh...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/20501
Plant diseases caused by microorganisms are a major problem that touches many agricultural crops, causing damages in yield potential each year in Morocco as in other countries. To face this burden, medicinal plants are among the richest bio-resources of the drugs currently used f...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21430