The present study was made to develop a suitable procedure for selecting the most sustainable maize genotype to grow by considering genetic variability for vegetative, yield and yield components under irrigated farming. The experiment was conducted at the experimental farm, Colle...
Aims: To produce a robust starch hydrolyzing enzyme (improved catalytic and non-catalytic properties) by the adsorption of the soluble enzyme on micro bead silica gel. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Life and Environ...
Aims: To study the biosorption of lead ions from solution using Bacillus cereus isolated from industrial effluents collected from Peenya industrial area, Bangalore, India and to determine the optimum conditions for biosorption. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration...
Aim: To develop a mutant strain with high endoglucanase productivity and optimization of some cultivation parameters. Place and Duration of Study: Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Presidency University, College Street, Kol...
Aims: The identity, diversity and dynamics of the bacterial community involved in the fermentation of African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) to “Iru”, a protein-rich condiment in Western Nigeria; was studied using the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Study Design: 16S rRNA gene w...
This study was aimed to investigate the use of pineapple as a cheap, eco-friendly adsorbent and support matrix for the immobilization of microbial cell and for subsequent removal of phenol from waste water. The effects of initial phenol concentration, pH and adsorbent particle si...
Aims: In this study, the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were isolated and identified by using biochemical tests, antibiogram and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to explore the circulation of MRSA among college students. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Pla...
Aims: In an attempt to explore novel agents for application in agriculture, the strain Serratia entomophila AB2 was investigated. Study design: Pesticidal, Fertilizing and Toxicological effects. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Botany (Microbiology Unit), Visva-Bharati,...
Aims: To analyse the nutritional profile and assess the antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities of Gisekia pharnaceoides wild plant used as traditional food source for dietary supplementation and to identify the bioactive compound as the nutraceutical agent. Study design: In...
Cross-talking between heat shock proteins (HSPs) and cold inducible proteins (CIPs) subsequent to combinational mild heat (35°C) and cold (8°C) stress was investigated in vivo for four cultivars of Solanum tuberosum L. viz. Kufri Pukhraj (PO), Kufri Jyoti (GS), Kufri Ashoka (KF)...
The present study was aimed to compare the wound healing, free radical scavenging and cytotoxicity potentials of Jatropha curcas and Pergularia daemia leaf extracts. Quantitative analysis for some phytochemicals; flavonoids, phenols, glycosides, tannins, saponins and alkaloids we...
Aim: To determine the possible effects of environment and genotypic differences on root yield and other related traits. Methodology: 43 improved cassava genotypes were evaluated for root yield, root number, root dry matter, cassava mosaic disease and Cassava bacterial disease. Th...
Nine West African dwarf goats (3 goats per diet) initially averaging between 4.5 and 6.5kg body weight, were fed either Jatropha curcas untreated diet A (control), 50% cocktail of fungi blend treated Jatropha curcas kernel cake (diet B) and 100% cocktail of fungi blend treated Ja...
In this article in order to build up an efficient regeneration system for cotyledons or hypocotyls of tomato MicroTom, two kinds of seed disinfectant (3% NaClO and 0.1% HgCl2 used for 5, 10, 15, 20 min), two types of basal medium (MS: Murashige and Skoog，1964, and B5: Gamborg e...
A thorough knowledge of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of an industrial waste is a crucial requirement for any attempt at chemical and/or biological treatment of the waste. Hence the present study was aimed to assess the physicochemical characteristics and...