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Significance of Fungal Species Isolated from Blue Nile River and Tuti Island on Drinking Water Quality

Shami E. A. Bakhiet, Wafa Y. Ahmed & Wesal M. Mohammed · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: This study has been carried out with the following objectives: Assessment of contamination of water in Blue Nile through fungi of different water samples collected and Identify, as far as possible, the species responsible for contamination and, to a diver these problems. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28131

Comparative Study of Selected Haemostatic Parameters in Different Trimesters among Pregnant Women in Ilesa Metropolis South Western Nigeria

Stephen Olajide Awofadeju · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The aim of this study was to see the effect of pregnancy on some selected haemostatic parameters based on trimesters. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital Unit, Ilesa, Osun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26956

Vitamins C and E as Effective Protectors against Potassium Bromate-induced Cardiac Injury in Rats

Heba Barakat & Mai El-Sayed · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Potassium bromate (KBrO3) is widely used in foods and water, in spite of its well-known oxidative cell and tissue damage. Therefore, vitamins C and E are examined to alleviate its cardiac injury. For this purpose 72 adult male albino rats were categorized into 6 groups. Group1 se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28697

Age-related Morphological Changes in the Foetal Adrenal of the White Fulani (Zebu) Cattle during the Developmental Period

Casmir Onwuaso Igbokwe & Sandra Oluchi Jacobs · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the gross, histology and morphometric changes of the adrenal gland during the foetal developmental period of the White Fulani (zebu) cattle in Nigeria, using slaughter house foetal waste. Study Design: Experimental morphological study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27994

Mean Performance, Heterobeltiosis and Combining Ability of Corn (Zea mays L.) Agronomic and Yield Traits under Elevated Plant Density

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The objective of this study was to assess performance, heterosis and combining ability parameters and their interrelationships in six maize inbreds and their 15 diallel F1 crosses under different plant densities (D). Three experiments were carried out in each season of 2013 and 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28067

Microbial Evaluation and Proximate Composition of Pastries Sold Within the University of Uyo Campuses

U. U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji & U. A. Ofon · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Microbiological evaluation and proximate composition of pastries sold within the University of Uyo Campuses were determined using standard microbiological and analytical techniques. A total of 28 pastries comprising buns, chin chin, cake and doughnut were bought from different lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28314

Genetic Variance, Heritability and Selection Gain of Maize (Zea mays L.) Adaptive Traits to High Plant Density Combined with Water Stress

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The objectives of the present investigation were to determine genetic variance components, heritability and expected genetic advance from selection for agronomic traits of maize under water stress at flowering combined with high plant density; 95,200 plants/ha(WS-HD) as compared...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28414

Distribution of Natural Radionuclides in the Surface Soil in Some Areas of Agriculture and Grazing Located in West of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Mohammed A. Al-Sulaiman & Abdulwahed M. Aboukarima · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The distribution of 238U (Uranium-238), 232Th (Thorium-232), 40K (Potassium-40) and 137Cs (Caesium-137) in surface soil at various sites of agriculture and grazing located in west of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was investigated under natural field conditions. These sites were located at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28502

A Review on Biosorption of Potentially Toxic Metallic Pollutants from Wastewaters by Bacterial Adsorbents

Shalu . & Narsi R. Bishnoi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Nowadays potentially toxic metal removal from the environment, particularly wastewater, is moving from the use of conventional techniques to the use of biosorption, which utilizes diverse natural materials of biological basis, including bacteria, fungi, algae and yeast, for the b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27942

Biomass Saccharification and Screening for Production of Pectinase from Physocladia obscura JEL 513

M. M. Roushdy · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: This study documents for the first time the production of pectinase by Physocladia obscura JEL 513 and the optimization of its production in solid-state fermentation. Study Design: OFAT (One Factor At a Time). Place and Duration of Study: Botany Department, Faculty of Biolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27772

Biosurfactants: Current Perspectives in Environmental Remediation

Kuldeep Nigam, Sanjay Gupta & Nidhi Gupta · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Biosurfactants are diverse group of surface active compounds synthesized by microorganisms. These molecules have gained environmental significance as they are known to increase the degradation of pollutants by increasing their bioavailability with high specificity and low toxicit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27308

Extraction and Testing of Natural Dye from Dafara (Cissus populnea) Stem Bark and Its Application on Cotton Fabric

Peter Michael Dass, Mikyitsabu Ago Atoshi, Disho Haggai & Japari Joseph · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Extraction and testing of natural dye from Cissus populnea stem bark and its application on cotton fabric was studied. The maximum absorbance of crude dye from Cissus populnea stem bark extract at different temperature was measured by Ultra Violet-Visible spectrophotometer in a w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27822

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Entamoeba histolytica amongst Children Attending Primary Schools in Kyuso Zone, Kyuso District, Kitui County, Kenya

David M. Kavili, Jemimah A. Simbauni, Michael M. Gicheru & Juster N. Mungiria · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The occurrence of Entamoeba histolytica as a human intestinal parasite is a serious problem especially in developing countries. Entamoeba histolytica frequently infects as a commensal within the human large intestine with no overt clinical manifestations. However, trophozoites ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27681

Bacteriological Quality Evaluation and Safety of Randomly Selected Ready-to-Eat Foods Sold in Port Harcourt City, Nigeria

Francis Sopuruchukwu Ire & Vivian Tamunonengiyeoforiye Imuh · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are composite foods sold to consumers for consumption which do not require significant further processing except re-heating or completion of cooking process. These foods may constitute likely potential hazard to human health due to non compliance with foo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27939

In vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Profile of Grewia L. Root Extracts

Chetna Sharma, Manasi Malgaonkar, S. G. Sangvikar, S. N. Murthy & S. D. Pawar · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: To analyze and compare the in vitro antimicrobial activity and antioxidant profile of Grewia asiatica L.; Grewia tiliifolia Vahl.; Grewia tenax (Forsk.) Fiori. Study Design: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial activity and antioxidant profile o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26748