This study investigated the effect of cooking time on starch and cyanide contents of freshly harvested cassava tubers used for tapioca production. Tapioca is a cassava meal commonly consumed in most part of the world and prepared from freshly harvested cassava tubers. The cassava...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/16944
Aims: Mandara is a chain of Mountains located in northern Cameroun with the border of the republic of Nigeria. This area is populated by “kapsiki” an indigenous populations living. This non moslem population is brewing an opaque beer, which has both a symbolic and nutritional. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18919
Aim: This study aimed to uncover the diversity and population structure of 128 sesame genotypes using ISSR markers and identify highly diverse genotypes for the purposes of broadening the genetic base of sesame landraces grown in Ethiopia. Place and Duration of Study: The study w...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18481
Aim: Preparation of monoclonal antibodies to human IgA, investigation of their properties and selection of the most appropriate McAbs for highly sensitive and specific immunoassay tests. Methodology: Balb/c mice were used for monoclonal antibodies (McAbs) production. Animals were...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18955
Objectives: To optimize the cultural parameters for improved production of amylase by Arthrobacter kerguelensis VL-RK_09 isolated from Mango orchards of Vissannapet, Krishna District, A.P., India. Methods: The strain A. kerguelensis was screened initially for amylase production o...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/19383
Tobias Peter Pwajok Choji, Anthony Ajuluchukwu Ngokere, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi & Peterside Rinle Kumbish·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
Aims: This work aims to reduce the time of tissue processing, exclude xylene from tissue processing as well as to reduce the total quantity of reagents used per cycle of paraffin wax processing technique. Study Design: Harvesting and fixation of tissues. Grossing into triplicates...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18948
Khunsa Khakwani, Muhammad Rafiq Dogar, Muhammad Ahsan, Amir Hussain, Muhammad Asif, Ahsan Raza Malhi & Muhammad Altaf·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
The work on maize doubled haploid development has started at the Maize Research Station, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan during 2010 in collaboration with University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. The aim of current study was to develop locally ad...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18394
Aims: The study aims at mitigating pulp kappa number before bleaching to minimize pollution load. Study Design: An experimental study. Methodology: The various parameters of direct fungal (Coprinellus disseminatus MLK01) treatment (F-stage) of unbleached kraft pulp of Anthocephal...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18845
Bio-plastics are natural biopolymers that are synthesized and catabolised by various organisms and these materials do not cause toxic effects in the host and have certain advantages over petroleum-derived plastics. The current emphasis on sustainability, eco-efficiency and green...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/17999
Aim: Snake venom is a source of antimicrobial peptides. Composition as well as activities of venom may vary based on geographic region and notably the antimicrobial activity of the venom of Naja naja from Bangladesh has not yet been tested. Thus, in this study, investigated the a...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18374
Aim: This study aimed at determining the molecular and conventional identities of bacteria associated with presumptive typhoid fever patients in Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study attempted a comparative study of the conventional and molecular identities of bacteria iso...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/17275
Context: Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases (ESBLs) play an important role in pathogenesis of various infections by enabling the bacterial species to be resistant to β-lactam antibiotics including extended-spectrum cephalosporins. Plants were selected on the basis of their traditi...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18406
Aims: The genetic improvement of garlic can be achieved by biotechnological manipulations as breeding in this vegetatively propagated crop is limited. The current research was conducted with a view to develop an efficient in vitro regeneration protocol for four local garlic acces...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18619
Excessive free radicals in the body system are known to cause oxidative stress, resulting in some pathological conditions which are fast becoming a challenge that needs urgent attention. Plants are known to be good sources of antioxidants that have the potential of scavenging for...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18443
Aim: Breast cancer is a major health issue for women worldwide. The potential anti-tumor effect of snake venom, has been studied and evidences showed reducing tumor size and inhibition of angiogenesis. Present study aims to study the antitumor effect of Calloselasma rhodostoma ve...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/18873