Aim: This study seeks to evaluate the anxiolytic effect of the ethanol extract of the pulp of Raphia australis when tested in adult male mice, and to identify some of the anxiolytic secondary metabolites present in the plant’s pulp extract. Methodology: Phytochemical screening wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6337
This study investigates the phytochemical composition of the aqueous leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale (cashew tree) using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The aqueous extraction yielded a crude leaf extract rich in bioactive compounds. Major compounds...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6335
Irvingia gabonensis, commonly known as African mango, has gained significant attention for its nutritional and medicinal properties. This study investigated the phytochemical profile and identified bioactive compounds present in the aqueous seed extract of I. gabonensis using Gas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6336
Chinwebudu Miller Melford, George G. Simeon, Martin Mie-Ebi Wankasi, Merlyn Baraclan & Marguerite Alofa P. O’Brien-Melford·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Diabetes Mellitus is a leading global cause of death, highlighting the need for accurate diagnostic and management markers. This study aimed to assess various diabetes indicators and glycation markers related to glycemic status. Conducted in Rivers State (Choba), the study includ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6334
The identification of bioactive compounds in medicinal plants provides valuable insights into their therapeutic potential, especially for chronic diseases like diabetes. This study conducted a comprehensive Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to characterize the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6333
This study investigates the effectiveness of various bio-agents (Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum) and plant-based botanical extracts (neem, marigold, eucalyptus, ashwagandha, tulsi) in managing Alternaria alternata, a fungal pathogen responsible for Alternaria blight...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6332
Background: Although the use of biodigester effluent as fish feed have been previously reported, however, its effect on the metabolic activities of fish, which might inform its safety and administration guideline in fish farming is poorly understood. Aim: The aim of the present s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6331
Present study investigated “Effect of media formulation on survival and growth performance of star jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum Burm. f. Andrews) propagation by stem cuttings”. during 2023-2024 using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight treatments and three replications wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6330
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the healing activity of two honeys from Casamance (Senegal) in a second-degree experimental burn model in the Wistar strain rat. Methodology: Experimental burns were induced using a metal cylinder 3 cm in diameter and heated for 5 min. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6328
Worldwide, palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) is utilized in cuisine and is renowned for its many nutraceutical qualities, which include anticancer and antioxidant capabilities. There is a connection between cellular free radicals and diseases like atherosclerosis, cancer, and v...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6329
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the haematological and nephrotoxic effects of diazepam at varying doses in male albino rats. Materials and Methods: Rats were administered therapeutic (0.062 mg/kg/day), high (0.33 mg/kg/day), and extremely high (0.661 mg/kg/day) doses of di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6327
The study aimed to investigate the effect of Energy 3000 herbal mixture on some haematological indices in male albino rats. The study was conducted using twenty male albino rats which were divided into four groups of five rats per group. Group 1 served as control and was given fe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6324
The present investigation was assessed at Floriculture farm of College of Horticulture, Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri, (Maharashtra state) during Rabi season of the year 2023-24. The experiment was designed in Factorial Randomized Bock Design replicated thrice comprised two factors viz...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6325
Ikalo David Oseghale, Olabisi Promise Lawal, Daniel Osezuwa Ubebe, Vivian Chidera Orjiewulu, Aimuanmwosa Andrew Igunma, Omali Patricia Odey, Dorcas Temitope Ajibola, Divine Ibecheozor Chima, Nwigbo Kiakpugi Tuador & Chinaemerem Precious Ani·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Vernonia amygdalina Delile, commonly known as “bitter leaf,” is a shrub in the Asteraceae family, widely seen in tropical regions of Africa. Vernonia amygdalina is found to be traditionally used in African medicine. Various parts of this plant, especially the leaves, are utilized...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6326
This study evaluates the Incremental Cost Benefit Ratio (ICBR) between Poly house and Open field conditions in cabbage cultivation chemical intervention. The research aimed to compare the economic feasibility of adopting poly house technology over traditional open field methods,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6323