Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is currently the major oil-producing plant in the world. E. oleifera is another species of oil palm that is not widely cultivated due to lower productivity. Oil extracted from E. guineensis showed a balance ratio of saturated to unsaturated fatty acid...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22078
Aims: The aim of this study is to express the profiles of three oligonucleotide markers corresponded to reproductive genes that may be different between the two Clariid species (Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis) and their phylogenetics. Methodology: Total DNA iso...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21589
Mamen Oliván, Verónica Fernández-Suárez, Fernando Díaz-Martínez, Verónica Sierra, Ana Coto-Montes, Beatriz de Luxán-Delgado, Raquel Peña, Anna Bassols, Emma Fàbrega, Antoni Dalmau & Antonio Velarde·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
Aims: The objective of this work was to apply the proteomic approach for identification of animal-based stress biomarkers during pig muscle maturation. Study Design: Pigs were subjected to management treatments that may promote stress, like mixing unfamiliar animals on farm and/o...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22402
Aim: To quantitate lactic and acetic acids produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Nigerian grown salad vegetables and investigate their in vitro activities against Salmonella enterica ser Typhi. Study Design: Two group non randomized experimental design. Place and D...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22551
Aims: To determine the relationship of biomass and xanthan gum production by Xanthomonas campestris and to optimize the environmental and nutritional parameters for their production. Study Design: X. campestris strains were screened for the production of xanthan gum. Thirty eight...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22431
Significant of the Study: Biomass is renewable, organic, plant and animal derived source of biomaterial that can be converted into different forms of biofuel, bioplastic, bio-solvent, and bioenergy using different biotechnological procedures. Biomass derived bio-fuel is biodegrad...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22338
Bacillus spp. associated with two types of fermented African locust beans iru woro and iru pete were isolated and screened for probiotic potentials using standard microbiological techniques. The total bacterial counts for iru woro (pH 8.4) and iru pete (with pH 8.1) were 6.4314 a...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/17698
Aims: Efficient utilization of cassava waste for value addition depends largely on proper understanding of its true microbial diversity. The aim of this study was to characterize using molecular methods, fungal species associated with cassava waste and to highlight their industri...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/16559
Breeding wheat cultivars with improved adaptation to low soil-N, has gained importance worldwide in order to decrease N fertilizer consumption and overcome the ecological and economic problems of the misuse of this fertilizer. Identification of wheat crosses that show useful hete...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21916
Adedeji David Atere, Franklin Kayode Ayenogun, Bolaji David Akinbo, Adaobi Mary-Joy Okafor & Kelvin Ifeanyichukwu Egbuchulem·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
Aims: The goal of this research is to determine plasma levels of MetHb and COHb in pregnant women with hepatitis B, which might enhance oxidative stress and hypoxemic condition of this state if it is not ameliorated on time. Study Design: Prospective case-control study. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21880
Aims: Isolation and identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae from children with acute otitis media. Molecular detection of some virulence genes of S. pneumoniae such as pneumolysin (ply), autolysin A (LytA), Neuraminidase (NanA), Luminescence luxS, capsular polysaccharide synth...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22033
Aims: Bacteria including Pseudomonas and T. thermophilus secretes rhamnose–containing glycolipid biosurfactants called rhamnolipids (RLs), known as bacterial virulence factors. The aim of this investigation was the evaluation of DNA damage induced on human lymphocytes by both RLs...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21907
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of diets containing raw or fermented cottonseed cake on reproductive characteristics of rabbit bucks. Eighteen (18) weaned crossbred (New Zealand White X Chinchilla) rabbit bucks, 6-7 weeks old, were randomly allotted to three tr...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/15383
Objectives: Present research work deals with the determination of hydroxyl radical scavenging potential and Sun Protection Factor of herbal mixture which was prepared by the phytochemical composition of different herbal extracts. Materials and Methods: The herbal mixture was prep...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21434
Djeneba H. Ouattara, Honoré G. Ouattara, Jacques N. Adom, Bernadette G. Goualié1, Gisèle A. Koua, Ginette G. Doué & Sébastien L. Niamké·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
Aims: The breakdown of citric acid contained in the pulp during cocoa fermentation is an important and key property for bacterial growth and for obtaining a well fermented cocoa. The objective of this study was to analyze citrate metabolism in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/19279