The cagaita fruit is widely distributed in the Brazilian Cerrado and is ideal for their sensory peculiarities, may be constituted in rich vehicle of vitamins and minerals, and its limited consumption to an essentially extractive process. This study aimed to evaluate the physical...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130118
Functional properties of flour blends from water yam, yellow maize and African yam bean were investigated in this study. Standard method for dry- milling operation was used in the flour processing. Four flour samples were compounded in the ratios of (AFK) 40%WY: 30%YM: 30%AYB; (B...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130117
Objective: This study was carried out to purify and characterize a carbohydrate-binding and cell-agglutinating protein, lectin, from Pterocarpus osun seeds and also to evaluate its antioxidant and antibacterial potential. Methods: Isolation and purification of the lectin were don...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130116
Aim: To determine whether non-secretion of ABH blood group antigens was associated with Sickle Cell Anaemia. Materials and Methods: Haemaglutination inhibition test was carried out on saliva samples from 300 individuals; 100 of whom had haemoglobin (Hb) genotype AA, 100 HbAS, 50...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130115
Aims: The purpose of this study is to examine a rise of the local tissue oxygen pressure in hippocampus (Hip-pO2) which means neuronal activation by mild hyperoxia through oxygen radical. Study Design: Study was an animal experiment with rat. Place and Duration of Study: Departme...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i430113
Aims: The aim of the study was to ascertain the impact of the adoption of improved cassava technology on the output of farmers in Benue state, Nigeria. Study Design: The study used Survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Benue State, between Novem...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i430112
Aims: The aim of this study was comparative analysis of phytochemicals screening, proximate and elemental analysis of Anacardium occidentale L nut and Carica papaya seeds extracts. Study Design: The samples were cleaned, washed with water, dried, and grinded with a laboratory mor...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i430111
This study was carried out to compare the prevalence of tick-borne hemiparasite in some variety of cattle and goat in Makurdi. The thin blood film technique was used in the study. Chi-square (X2) test was used to compare the prevalence rates. Breed of cattle examined was: White F...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i430110
Aim: Evaluation of the effectiveness of formulated Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) and Moringa oleifera booster on the growth performance of Heterobranchus bidorsalis. Study Design: Data were subjected to statistical analysis using Duncan Multiple Range Statistics and interpretati...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i430109
Aims: The aim of this study was In-Silico structural annotation of an amino acid sequence of Methylthioadenosine Nucleosidase Protein Zm00014a_031618 in Maize (Zea mays) retrieved from NCBI with the accession number PWZ58979. Study Design: The use of In-Silico studies for the str...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i330108