Aim: To study the changes in haematological and plasma biochemical parameters of diuron at different sub-lethal levels on Clarias gariepinus juvenile. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management laboratory, Bowen University, lwo, Osun State,...
The effects of natural fermentation on the stability or shelf life of adhesives produced from starch of two cassava varieties (Manihot utilissima and Manihot palmate) were studied. It was observed that the HCN content of the Manihot utilissima reduced from 35.74±0.11 mg/kg for un...
L. Tshilenge-Lukanda, C. Funny-Biola, A. Tshiyoyi-Mpunga, J. Mudibu, M. Ngoie-Lubwika, R. Mukendi-Tshibingu & A. Kalonji-Mbuyi·Biotechnology Journal International·2012
Mutation breeding in crop plants is an effective approach in improvement of crop having narrow genetic base such as groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Determination of effective irradiation dose is prerequisite for mutation breeding and development of genetic variability by induce...
Aim: Humans and animals interact with their environments on a daily basis and, as a consequence, are exposed to a broad spectrum of synthesized chemicals present in the food they eat, the air they breathe and the water they drink including glyphosate. This study was aimed at inve...
This work is aimed to study the optimal conditions of extraction and development of novel purification process for α-Amylase from pericarp of Borassus flabellifer fruit. Optimization was done by Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using Box-Behnken design. The variables chosen for...
Aim: The study evaluated various fermentation conditions for the production of mannanase. Place and Duration of Study: Industrial Biotechnology Research Laboratory (IBRL), School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia between May 2009 and Septem...
Aims: To optimize laccase production by submerged fermentation using an edible mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus ARC280. Study Design: Laccase activity was assayed by monitoring the product formation rate of enzymatic oxidation of syringaldazine spectrophotometrically at 525 nm. Place...
The present study was made to develop a suitable procedure for selecting the most sustainable maize genotype to grow by considering genetic variability for vegetative, yield and yield components under irrigated farming. The experiment was conducted at the experimental farm, Colle...
Aims: To produce a robust starch hydrolyzing enzyme (improved catalytic and non-catalytic properties) by the adsorption of the soluble enzyme on micro bead silica gel. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Life and Environ...
Aims: To study the biosorption of lead ions from solution using Bacillus cereus isolated from industrial effluents collected from Peenya industrial area, Bangalore, India and to determine the optimum conditions for biosorption. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration...
Aim: To develop a mutant strain with high endoglucanase productivity and optimization of some cultivation parameters. Place and Duration of Study: Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Presidency University, College Street, Kol...
Aims: The identity, diversity and dynamics of the bacterial community involved in the fermentation of African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) to “Iru”, a protein-rich condiment in Western Nigeria; was studied using the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Study Design: 16S rRNA gene w...
This study was aimed to investigate the use of pineapple as a cheap, eco-friendly adsorbent and support matrix for the immobilization of microbial cell and for subsequent removal of phenol from waste water. The effects of initial phenol concentration, pH and adsorbent particle si...
Aims: In this study, the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were isolated and identified by using biochemical tests, antibiogram and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to explore the circulation of MRSA among college students. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Pla...
Aims: In an attempt to explore novel agents for application in agriculture, the strain Serratia entomophila AB2 was investigated. Study design: Pesticidal, Fertilizing and Toxicological effects. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Botany (Microbiology Unit), Visva-Bharati,...