The nutritional composition of the leaf, rhizome and seed of Canna indica L. were examined. The nutritional composition of C. indica plant showed that the rhizome of C. indica contains 50.66% moisture, 4.17% carbohydrate, 4.81% protein, 2.85% ash, 4.35% lipid and 33.16% fibre. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/31029
The use of herbicides in modern agriculture to eradicate weeds has led to serious environmental contamination resulting in a loss of growth and development of many beneficial micro-organisms. Low cost, easy availability, lax in regulatory mechanism have contributed to the continu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/22614
This study investigated the interaction of gold nano partilcles with the digestive tract of the black soldier larva, using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). For this study an overall of 30 Hermetia illucens was bread at 28°C to 30°C at a moisture content of 70% to 80% with...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23907
Common bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) is an etiological agent of bean rust disease of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) that causes damage and consequent yield losses. The high and wide virulence variability of the rust pathogen poses a major challenge to bean breeding pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23305
Residences clustering around dumpsites have increased tremendously due to recent population expansion, consequent insufficient land, high level of ignorance and poor economic status in Nigeria. One of the reasons open dumpsites pose health problems is because of their attraction...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/19881
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the utility of DNA sequencing in differentiating Root-Knot Nematodes (RKN) (Meloidogyne spp) infecting Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (ILVs) in Kisii and Transmara sub-counties in Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Distrib...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/17985
Background: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) had initially gained significant traction due to safety and feasibility that were comparable, in addition to the cosmetic advantages over traditional laparoscopy. However significant limitations of SILS including narrow work...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23567
Abhishek Bandodkar, B. Justin William, T. A. Kannan, A. Arun Prasad, M. Bharathidasan, R. Jayaprakash & Ravi Sundar George·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2016
Aims: The study was conducted to evaluate the beneficial effects and clinical outcome of intra-articular administration of ascorbic acid and dexamethasone for the management of osteoarthritis in dogs. Study Design: The study was conducted on 6 clinical cases of dogs suffering fro...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23345
Coffee Berry Disease (CBD), caused by the fungus Colletotrichum kahawae, is a major constraint that hinders Arabica coffee production in Kenya. The disease causes up to 80% coffee losses thus affecting export earnings and food security in Kenya. Colletotricum kahawae is spread by...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23326
The use of nodal explants for in vitro propagation promotes direct regeneration of cultures, but may cause high levels of microbial contamination due to large size of the explants. We evaluated different surface sterilization protocols, and inclusion of antibiotics and fungicides...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/22995