The process of genetic engineering modifies the genes regulating various attributes of seed quality by fabricating or redesigning some of the DNA sequences within an organism which affects germination, growth, and storage performance. Providing molecular dissection as a tool for...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5736
Kombucha is a beverage that undergoes fermentation. The intake of it has markedly risen in recent decades owing to its purported advantageous benefits. Consequently, it has evolved into a heavily marketed beverage that is mass-produced. Kombucha is characterised by rich chemical...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5735
Aims: The objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of different extraction processes on the quality of butter produced in each region. Study Design: The production of shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) is an activity widely practiced in the North of Côte d’Ivoire usin...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4734
The study is the first attempt to highlight about callus induction and plantlet regeneration in rice variety ‘Nerica 3’ using mature seed as explant and using five regeneration media with plant growth regulators (BA, IAA, and 2,4-D) at different concentrations in other to establi...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4733
Molecular docking and bioinformatics have emerged as pivotal tools in the realm of drug discovery, significantly transforming the landscape of pharmaceutical research and development. These computational techniques enable scientists to predict, analyze, and expedite the identific...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4732
Mechanosensitive channels are integral membrane proteins in bacterial cell membranes as well as archaea, and eukaryotes. The role of these bacterial mechanosensitive channels is essential for protecting cells from structural damage during hypoosmotic shock. Mechanosensitive chann...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4731
The current study was carried out on soybean variety JS 20-98 seeds that were treated to varying concentrations of plant growth regulators (PGRs). These seeds were used in field studies using Randomised Block Design (RBD) with four replications, and the observations were recorded...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4730
The objective of this study was to evaluate plants of SPU-79-96 forms with a short, dense, non-drooping panicle and SPU78-96 plants with a long, drooping panicle. This characteristic of these forms is the vertical arrangement of the leaves on the stem. Methodology and Results: Fo...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4729
Background: arthropods have been utilized for their socio-economic value as food and medicine for decades in most part of the world. Many traditional healers use insects in their traditional medicine healing system. The idea of utilizing substances collected from insects as medic...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4728
Amylase is one of the important industrial enzymes due to its application in detergents, food and textile industries. In the present study, the production of amylase, a starch hydrolysing enzyme, was optimized using Aspergillus niger under various conditions i.e., incubation time...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4727
This review paper summarizes information on the efficiency, major challenges and economic loss of cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) service in developing countries. Efficiency of AI service can be measured by number of services per conception (NSC), conception rate at first ins...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4725
This study aims to evaluate the biochemical and microbial quality of poultry feeds in farms of the Abidjan district. Thus, 164 samples of industrial feeds and farmer-formulated feeds were collected in Bingerville, Yopougon, Port-Bouet, Anyama and Songon areas for microbiol...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4726
The assessment of toxicological concentrations of possible genotoxic contaminants in drug substances was regarded as an important and challenging discipline . The International Conference and Harmonization (ICH) recommended that most pharmaceutical products be allowed to include...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4724
Aim: The Phalaenopsis Orchid, also known as the Moth Orchid, is a magnificent multicolored big orchid that has become a popular indoor plant and is easily recognized nowadays. The study of identifying the effects of culture medium, growth regulators, and organic additives on shoo...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i3723
Aim: This study evaluates the effects of dextrin and maltodextrin on insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Background: Dextrin and maltodextrin are dietary fibers with known benefits for modulating blood glucose levels and insulin responses. Their use in dietary...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i3722