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
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