Aim: The study was aimed to determine the toxicity of paraquat dichloride and lambda-cyhalothrin on phosphate solubilizing bacteria, Pantoa dispersa in aquatic ecosystems. Study Design: This study employs randomized block design, statistical analysis of the data and interpretatio...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i430380
Artemether/lumefantrine/tinidazole (A/L/T) has shown additive antiplasmodial activity; therefore its safety assessment is imperative. This study examined its hepatotoxic effect on healthy and diseased mice. Fifty four Swiss albino mice of n=6 were used. The mice were diseased wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i330314
The study evaluated the environmental effects on physico-chemical compositions, microbial load and heavy metal content of cut fruits retailed in Nsukka main market. Whole fruits were procured from fruit vendors in the market. They were washed, peeled (except watermelon) and divid...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i230271
In recent scenario, fluorosis is now going to be a severe problem throughout the globe due to toxic effects of fluoride (F) on both plants, animals and humans. Natural geological sources and increased industrialization have contributed greatly to the increasing incidence of F-ind...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i830220
Vicente Mussi-Dias, Maria das Graças Machado Freire, Adão Valmir dos Santos, Denise Dolores Oliveira Moreira, Aline Teixeira Carolino & Richard Ian Samuels·Microbiology Research Journal International·2020
Research on microorganisms for the control of pests and pathogens is increasing. Such organisms display antagonistic effects on pests and pathogens, at the same time, they do not interfere with the sustainable development processes and are environmentally safe for human populatio...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330204
Fredrick Onyango Ogutu, George Wanjala Wafula, Shadrack Isaboke Makori, Martin Oyoo Omondi & Naomi Jebichi Kitur·Asian Food Science Journal·2018
This review took a survey of literature on natural toxins in commonly consumed food crops. Food crops are a good source of proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and B-vitamins. However, some foods that are generally consumed possess innate toxins with potential harmful effect in huma...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/39989
Aims: To isolate and characterize Bacillus thuringiensis from different soil types within Zaria and screen them for the possession of cry genes. Methodology: Soil samples were collected from different sites in Zaria. A total of twelve Bacillus thuringiensis strains were isolated...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/30397
Aim: The bioavailability and toxicity of plastic contaminants to soil and soil bacteria was investigated to detect the presence of plastic contaminants in the soil and to evaluate the toxic effects of plastic contaminants to soil and soil bacteria. Methodology: Five plastic comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25128
Celtis integrifolia Lam. plants also known as hackberries or nettle trees are widely spread in warm temperate region of African, Latin America and Asia. The aqueous leaf extract of Celtis integrifolia was obtained by soxhlet extraction using distilled water as a solvent. The aque...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/31222
Archana Singh Sikarwar, Haw Tatt Jhong, Prema Mono Nair, Chin Yuee Teng, Ch’ngGim Khi, Phoon Mei Ee, YeakNai Teng, Iris Goh WenLi & Goh Hui San·Microbiology Research Journal International·2014
Botulinum toxin is utilized in many drugs for the treatment purposes in healthcare. Besides healthcare, it is also utilized in the cosmetic industry. Botulism toxin is a very good friend as far as we use it with precaution and follow all guidelines for controlled doses for medica...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13907
Objective: To study the pharmacognostic profile and wound healing effect of aerial parts of Bassia eriophora (Family: Chenopodiaceae), a wild plant in Saudi Arabia, on albino rats. Methods: The microscopy, phytochemical and physiochemical evaluation of the Bassia eriophora aerial...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/13069
Aims: Insect growth regulators (IGRs) offer alternatives to conventional chemical larvicides that pose problem of resistance and environmental safety. However, only a limited number of IGRs have been approved for use in mosquito control. The present investigation was to evaluate...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11366
Aims: In the present study, the objective was to estimate the toxicity of an insect growth regulator with juvenile hormone-like activity, kinoprene, on Culex pipiens, the most abundant and investigated mosquito species. Effects of this compound on growth and development were also...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9729
Aim: The beneficial and harmful effects of the chemical compound depend on the organism physiology but high levels of boron have harmful effects for most of the plants. Chemical compound limits life cycle activities. In the study, the toxic effects of Boron (H3BO3) on the germina...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/6114
Aims: To determine the secondary plant metabolites present in Albizia zygia (DC) stem-bark and investigate its antioxidant, antimicrobial and toxicity activities. Study Design: Methanol (polar) and hexane (non-polar) were used to extract the dried stem bark of A. zygia and biolog...