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Does Caballine Fold Define Caballines?

Pere M. Parés-casanova · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

A sample of 35 upper cheek series belonging to Garrano (n=30) and Galego (n=5) specimens were studied in order to describe pli caballin (caballine fold). Occlusal aspects presented much cement and they were moderately complex, and pli was absent in more than half of studied M1 an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33685

Agronomic Performance of Single Crosses of Maize in Kiambu and Embu Counties of Kenya

Fredrick M. Njoka & Jeniffer M. Kariuki · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the agronomic performance of respective maize single crosses in different environments in varying soil and climatic zones in Kenya. Methodology: The trials were conducted at experimental stations of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Rese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/30932

Nutritive Components in the Terminalia catappa L. (Combretaceae) Almonds Cultivated in Côte d'Ivoire

Douati Togba Etienne, Konan N’Guessan Ysidor, Coulibaly Adama, Sidibe Daouda & Biego Godi Henri Marius · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: To determine the contents of the main nutrients in almonds derived from fruits of Terminalia catappa L. (Combretaceae) cultivated in Côte d'Ivoire. Study Design: The almonds of T. catappa were removed from the dried mature fruits harvested in various regions of Côte d’Ivoir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33032

Citrullus lanatus Juice Improves Metabolic Functions in Offspring of Fructose-fed Wistar Rats

Julius Uchenna Asogwa, Olufadekemi Tolulope Kunle-Alabi, Opeyemi Oreofe Akindele & Yinusa Raji · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: To evaluate the effects of Citrullus lanatus juice (CLJ) on fructose-induced morphometric and metabolic derangements in offspring of Wistar rats. Study Design: On Post-Natal Day (PND) 1, morphometric indices were measured. Offspring were weaned on PND 21 and sacrificed on PN...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33815

Uni¬lateral Forelimb Micromelia and Concurrent Aphalangia in a Kid: A Case Report

P. M. Parés-Casanova · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Congenital malformations and inherited disorders constitute a substantial proportion of the bone pathologies seen in sheep and goats. The macroscopic and radiographic features of a micromelia with aphalangia case are described here in a 2-month-old, 12 kg male kid. In vivo the an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33686

Nodulation, Biomass Production and Yield of Some Indigenous Legumes as Influenced by Rhizobium Inoculation in the Rainforest Agro-ecological Zone of Nigeria

W. B. Binang, T. O. Ojikpong & F. O. Takim · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: A field study was conducted during the late cropping seasons of 2015 and 2016 at Akamkpa (latitude 5°15’ N and longitude 8°22’ E), south southern Nigeria, to evaluate the response of some legume genotypes to seed inoculation with NoduMax, a Rhizobium inoculant developed by t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32624

Effect of Fertilization on Growth of Eucalyptus urophylla Plantation

Tran Van Do, Dang Van Thuyet & Nguyen Toan Thang · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Fertilization has been widely applied to increase and sustain productivity of plantations, especially in poor soils. N, P, K, and compost are usually used for forest plantation in Vietnam. The amount of fertilizer and rates of concerned nutrient are decided basing on species and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/34069

Effect of Different Feeding Patterns on Carcass Characteristics and Primal Cuts of Broilers Chickens

G. O. Adeyemo & R. T. Badmus · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

An experiment was conducted to assess carcass characteristics and offals of broilers fed on varying forms of feeding regimes. 240, 1-day old broiler chicks were randomly allotted to four feeding regimes each in 6 replicates of 10 birds per replicate designated as treatments as fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33130

Efficacy of Botanicals and Chemicals to Control Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease of Country Bean in Field Condition

S. Dey, A. H. M. M. Haque, R. Hasan, A. Biswas & S. Sarker · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

An experiment was carried out at the experimental field of Plant Pathology and Seed Science Department, Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh to estimate the control measure of cercospora leaf spot disease of country bean. Before sowing, the seeds were treated with six diffe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32402

Analgesic, Non-ulcerogenic and Antioxidant Activities of the Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Morinda lucida (Rubiaceae) in Mice

Mezui Christophe, Amang André Perfusion, Bougnom Blaise Pascal, Malepa Meda Ginette, Tchinda Fokoua Serges, Tchapmeni Fando Liliane & Tan Paul Vernyuy · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the analgesic; non ulcerogenic and antioxidant effects of the aqueous stem bark extract of Morinda lucida in mice. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences, Higher Teachers’ Training College; Department of An...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33003

Evaluation of the Vitamin Contents of Palmyra (Borassus aethiopum M) New Shoots, Moringa (Moringa oleifera L) and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata W) Flours Consumed in Côte d’Ivoire

Mahan Makado Romuald, Deigna- Mockey Viviane, Konan N’Guessan Ysidor, Coulibaly Adama, Assi Yapo Olivier, Sidibe Daouda & Biego Godi Henri Marius · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: To assess the vitamin contents in the flour processed from new shoot tubers of Palmyra (B. aethiopum), and the powders of Moringa (M. oleifera) leaflets and Cowpea (V. unguiculata) beans for improving their valorization. Study Design: Each vegetable was processed into meal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32383

Purification and Some Properties of Keratinase from Bacillus licheniformis Strain NBRC 14206

Francis Sopuruchukwu Ire & Amarachi Chisom Onyenama · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Keratinases are extracellular enzyme used for the biodegradation of keratin and hydrolyze both native and denatured keratin. They have potential roles in biotechnological processes involving keratin containing wastes from poultry and leather industries. This study investigated th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33165

Dynamics of Factors Responsible for the Resurgence of Cervical Cancer Lesions in Women in Developing Countries

Embolo Enyegue Elisee Libert, Koanga Mogtomo Martin Luther, Banai Thomas, Doh Ndeh Gilbert, Tiekwe Eloge, Kojom Foko Loick Pradel, Assokom Okoubalimba Eliane Vanessa, Eloumou Elouki Landry, Mouelle Sone Albert & Ngono Ngane Annie Rosalie · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Cervical cancer is a major public health problem worldwide and it remains one of the most common malignancies of women. The purpose was to determine, factors responsible for the upsurge of the uterine cells lesions observed on cervical smear abnormalities among Cameroonian women....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32053

Physiological and Agronomic Performance of Domesticated and Wild Cotton Germplasm from Selected Regions of Kenya

Njagi Anthony Kiranga, Fredrick M. Njoka & Charles W. Nderito · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: Cotton (Gossypium species) occupies a prime position as a fibre crop of the world used for making cooking oil, soup and seed cake for animal feed industry among other uses. Performance of wild cotton germplasm in Kenya has not been well studied and therefore there is need f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31137