The aim of this research was to evaluate the appropriate hydro-priming interval on germination, growth and yield of kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The experiment was conducted in a Completely Randomized Block Design, with five treatments, replicated thrice. This study was...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i330130
The role of receptors in the exertion of the hormonal effect on their target cell creates a better understanding of the mechanism of action of hormones. In the snail, Archachatina marginata, there is a dearth of information on the gene expression of FSH and LH receptors. This exp...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i330129
Aims: To ascertain the predominant honey plants that served as major sources of nectar and or pollen to the honeybees and to determine the quantitative presence of some physico-chemical components of the honey samples. Study Design: The honey samples were collected from the vario...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i330128
Malnutrition is a complex issue for India. It is an example of how India is a nation of extremes. Many among the population live in poverty and are not able to obtain as much food as they need. Assessment of the nutritional status of community clinical examination is one of the f...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i330127
Raffia baskets are used in rural communities to preserve fresh vegetables for a given period of time. This method of storage is aimed at extending the shelf life of the vegetables until they are used. Thus, this study was aimed at determining the microbial succession during stora...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230124
Antimicrobial agents or antibiotics are the most significant commercially available and utilized secondary metabolites, which are highly produced by the soil microbes (bacteria and fungi) and found to be effective and broad spectrum. Microbes produce metabolic products (antimicro...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230123
Aims: To determine the population dynamics and assess the exploitation level of Mystus gulio, Acanthopagrus latus, Chelon parsia, Otolithoides pama and Lates calcarifer in the Sundarbans ecosystem of Bangladesh. Study Design: Monthly length-frequency data of five fish species wer...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230122
The variability of organic matter across four contrasting land uses namely oil palm plantation OPPL, sand mining site SM, tenuously cultivated land CCL and primary Forest (PFL) were evaluated in Imo State. Results obtained showed that the percentage of sand decreased down the de...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230121
Etuh Monday Alexander, John Chinyere Aguiyi, Iorjiim Walter Mdekera, Ochala Sunshine Ogwu, Oyeniran Oluwatosin Imoleayo, Chinelo Vera Ugokwe & Dung Pam·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2019
Objective: To screen the toxic effect of Mangifera indica aqueous leaf extract in Drosophila melanogaster. Materials and Methods: Phytochemical screening was carried out. 20 Adult flies were exposed to 7.5 mg, 15 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg and 100 mg /10 g diet for acute toxicity (168hrs)...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230120
Introduction: Irvingia gabonensis belongs to the Irvingiaceae plant family and commonly known as the African bush mango, wild mango, Dika nut and Manguier sauvage. The fruits of I. gabonensis are edible and their use in traditional medicine has been reported for the treatment of...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130119