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Macroalgae as Soil Conditioners or Growth Promoters of Pisum sativum (L)

Ignacio Jaimes Duarte, Sergio Humberto Álvarez Hernández, Ana Laura Ibañez & Antonio Rodríguez Canto · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Mexico has long littorals that receive great amounts of marine algae that are wasted despite being potentially useful as growth promoters without the inconveniences of agrochemicals. Some macroalgae have been used with excellent results as soil conditioners and fertilisers in agr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/43272

Physicochemical Assessment of Vulnerability of the River Ebenyi in Eha-Amufu and Environs, Southeast Nigeria

E. I. Nnamonu, E. E. Nkitnam, F. J. Ugwu, O. C. Ejilibe, S. U. Ezenwosu & G. U. Ogbodo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aim: Physicochemical assessment of the surface water sourced from River Ebenyi and its tributaries in Eha-Amufu and environs, Isu-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State of Nigeria. Place and Duration: Eha-Amufu and environs, Isu-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State of Niger...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42520

Managing Acanthoscelides obtectus Say on Stored Phaseolus lunatus L. with Six Indigenous Botanical Powders

A. A. J. Mofunanya & A. I. Nta · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Telfairia occidentalis, Piper guineensis, Gmelina arborea, Bryophyllum pinnate, Amaranthus viridis, and Musanga ceropolides were separately assessed for insecticidal effects on Acanthoscelides obtectus Say, a pest of stored Phaseolus lunatus L. The plants were assessed in a compl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42903

Isolation and Characterization of Microorganisms Associated with Deteriorated Books

E. E. Ebah, I. A. Yange & E. O. Agada · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

This study was carried out to identify microorganisms associated with deterioration of books from three (3) libraries in Makurdi Benue state. Thirty-four (34) swabs collected from spoilt books from Francis Idachaba Library, College of Science and Veterinary Medicine Libraries, al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42630

Vitamin C and Total Antioxidant Content in Pepper Fruits (Capsicum annuum L.): Comparative Analysis of Peppers Grown in Conventional and Organic Agricultural Systems

Olivera Bicikliski, Fidanka Trajkova, Ljupco Mihajlov, Suzana Jordanovska & Krste Tashev · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Up-to-date, there is no methodical and long-term research on fruit quality and nutritional characteristics of peppers grown in organic production system in Republic of Macedonia. Still, there are debates in broad sense about the advantage of organic vegetable production compared...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42851

Effect of Age and Pre-ovulatory Estradiol2 Levels on Endometrial Thickness and Number of Dominant Follicles for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Subjected to Ovulation Induction Protocols

Sundus Fadhil Hantoosh, Farah T. O. Al-Jumaili, Dheaa Shamikh Zageer & Mayyahi Mohammad T. Jaber · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Introduction: Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the first line of treatment in assisted reproductive technology. Oocyte quality and endometrial thickness are the main predictors of IUI pregnancy outcomes. Materials and Methods: thirty-one infertile polycystic ovarian syndrome wo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42475

Influence of Farmer-Driven Composting Technology on Below and Above Ground Biology of Common Bean in Western Kenya

Mwikali M. Pamela · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Composts are rich in nutrients especially carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. These nutrients enhance the colonization of plants by beneficial endophytic and rhizosphere microbes. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted on MMUST farm to determine the effect of farmer-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42629

Measurement of Cellulolytic Potential of Cellulase Producing Bacteria

Prashant Katiyar, S. K. Srivastava & V. K. Tyagi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

The bioconversion of cellulose and hemicellulose to soluble sugars is important for global stabilization and for a sustainable human society. Here, hundreds of cellulolytic bacteria were found in soil, compost and animal waste slurry of our environment.  Bacillus spp. are aerobic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/34410

Effect of Thiourea on Physiological Performance of Two Salt Affected Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars

Syeda Maasooma Zahra, Abdul Wahid, Nazimah Maqbool & Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: The aim of the experiment was to investigate the effect of thiourea on physiological characteristics of two rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties under impact of salinity. Study Design: Experiment includes two rice varieties named as B-515 and KS-282, salinity level of 150 mM, t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/41352

Impacts of Elevated CO2 on Growth, Carbohydrate Assimilation and Nutrient Uptake of Elaeis guineesis Jacq Seedlings

Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim, Rosimah Nulit, Puteri Edorayati Megat Wahab, Tuan Sharipah Najihah, Afifah Razak & Nurul Amalina Mohd Zain · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: This study was conducted to characterize the growth patterns of tenera oil palm seedlings performance (Deli AVROS) under elevated CO2, that is expected to increase in the future due to climate change. Study Design: The palms were exposed to three carbon enrichment treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42001

Effects of Vitamin E Administration on Certain Biochemical and Antioxidants Indices in Some Rat Tissues Treated with Aluminium Chloride

O. T. Adedosu, G. E. Adeleke, T. A. Alao, N. E. Ojugo & O. E. Akinsoji · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims:   It has been shown that aluminium and its compounds accumulate in some tissues causing metabolic dysfunctions. This study investigated the effects of vitamin E administration on certain biochemical and antioxidants indices in rat tissues treated with aluminium chloride (Al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42582

An Objective Analysis of Factors Affecting Buck Semen Quality Attributes during Cryopreservation: A Mini Review

D. J. Agossou & N. Koluman · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

This paper aims to update recent findings related to the potential factors affecting the quality of buck semen during cryopreservation process. This paper describes cryopreservation of buck semen and it identifies different factors limiting the successful use of this technique in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42087

Photoprotection Comprising Oil Derived from Dromedary Camel Hump Fat

Sabah A. A. Jassim, Atheer A. Aldoori, Moutaz A. AbdulMounam, Basil R. Faraj, Farqad F. AbdulHameed & Richard G. Limoges · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: Camelus dromedarius (dromedary or one-humped camels) are known to endure harsh conditions including extreme temperatures and high solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in desert wilderness areas. This remarkable survival in the harsh desert conditions is attributed to distinctiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42132

Microbial Adhesion of Salmonella Muenster, Salmonella Kentucky, Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Kiel: Effect of Ionic Strength on Physicochemical Surface Properties

K. Elfazazi, H. Zahir, S. Tankiouine, C. Zanane, M. Ellouali & H. Latrache · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of adhesion of different Salmonella’s serovars (S. Newport, S. Muenster, S. Kentucky and S. Kiel) isolated from food surfaces under two ionic strengths (0.1M; 0.001M), in order to understand the influence of environmental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42502

Taxonomic Studies on the Tribe- Archipini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from Kashmir Himalaya, India

Mushtaq Ganai & Zakir Khan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: Taxonomy refers to assignment of name to an organism which provides the only key to all the information available about that species and its relatives. Careful and accurate identification and classification of organisms are of vital importance so that the extents of their h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/41606