In vitro direct plantlets’ development from different explants of cotton was studied using nine cultivars which have been developed in Sudan. The influence of various phytohormones on morphogenetic response of different explants of each cultivar was tested. The best medium for mu...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/23109
Aims: The present study was undertaken to determine the effects of drying and salting on the nutrient content and sensory properties of Talinum triangulare leaves. Study Design: The methods of drying and salting were: oven drying to constant weight at 40°C without any pretreatmen...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21788
The research study was aimed at investigating waste oil biodegradation potential among bacteria isolates from waste oil and pristine soil samples. Auto-mechanic workshop and pristine soil environments were randomly sampled within Calabar Metropolis. The study was completed within...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/23598
Stella Gilbert Temu, Anselm P. Moshi, Ivo Achu Nges, Anthony Manoni Mshandete, Amelia Kajumulo Kivaisi & Bo Mattiasson·Biotechnology Journal International·2016
Aim of the Study: The study was to integrate mushroom and biogas production using mixed palm oil to provide both food and energy source to palm oil producing communities as well as reducing environmental pollution. Design of the Study: Mixed palm oil waste was divided into two po...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/23385
Do N. Dai, Le T. Huong, Tran D. Thang, Tajudeen O. Olayiwola, Abdul Razaq A. Ogunmoye & Isiaka A. Ogunwande·Biotechnology Journal International·2016
The chemical composition of volatiles from the fruits of Alpinia menghaiensis S. Q. Tong & Y. M. Xia (Zingiberaceae) has been studied. The essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation in a Clevenger-type apparatus and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chrom...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22908
Almost 45% of the human genome is composed of transposons with about 4 million copies. The retrotransposons constitute 42% of the human genome with active families (Long Interspersed Nuclear Element, SINE-R, VNTR, and Alu) allied with insertional mutagenesis and diseases. There a...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/13904
Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of three different protocols for DNA extraction from oral rinse on the basis of their quantity and quality of DNA, simplicity, cost effectiveness and rapidity, as well as its efficiency for amplification of vitamin D recepto...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22199
P. Olufunke Adeniji, G. Gbenga Daramola, A. Kazeem Atunnise, K. Temitope Odufuwa & B. Adewale Salau·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
This study investigated the effects of juicing on four micro-minerals (Cu, Zn, Mn and Mo) contents of six different leafy vegetables commonly consumed in South western, Nigeria. Micro-minerals were determined using Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometer (AAS). Among the fresh vegeta...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22744
Objective: The main aim of this study was to compare immediate and delayed implants for the placement and postoperative assessment. For this purpose, dental implant were placed using the set criteria and patients were recalled for follow up for postoperative assessment. Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/23453
This study attempts to determine the effect of leachate recirculation on biogas production. The study was carried out by using the co-disposal of three major wastes: municipal solid waste (MSW), sewage sludge and cow dung. Experiments are carried out in two stainless steel column...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22897
Aims: The aim of this work was to investigate and optimize the potential of olive mill waste water (OMWW) to be utilized as a substrate for the production of single cell protein (SCP). Study Design: The study was divided in two phases, a preparatory phase for the removal of olive...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22509
Aims: The aim of this work was to investigate and optimize the potential of olive mill waste water (OMWW) to be utilized as a substrate for the production of gellan gum by Sphingomonas paucimobilis. Study Design: The study was divided in two phases, a preparatory phase for the re...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22510
Saccharomyces boulardii R7 was mutagenized using UV radiation. Uracil auxotroph mutants were isolated and four of these mutants showed stable mutation. Two mutants SbR7M7 and SbR7M10 were chose for transformation according to their similar behavior with wild type (SbR7) isolate....
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22927
Aim: This study examined dietary consumption of Citrullus lanatus as an ameliorative agent against infertility potential of seeds extract of Carica papaya in male wistar rats. Study Design: Eighteen adult male Wistar rats were randomly assigned into three groups of six (n=6): A,...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22805
Significance of the study: Tissue or cell culture keeps a significant role in micro-propagation in the plant production industry. Nowadays it has been successfully performed from many species in plant. Millions of explants can be produced by tissue or cell culture per year in any...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22322