Olalekan Ibrahim Sobowale, Benjamin Oluwole Akinyele, Alexander Chukwunweike Odiyi, Adeyela Ibironke Okunlola, Emmanuel Oluwakayode Ajayi & Omolara Loveth Aderonmu·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Background: Indian spinach is one of the important underexploited tropical leafy vegetables which have high nutritional and medicinal value. Molecular marker technology has greatly accelerated the process involved in breeding programs for the improvement of various crops and its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430111
Background and Objectives: The Bakaran Batik industry is engaged in domestic textiles in Juwana district, Indonesia. The wastewater produced by the burnt batik is discharged into the environment without going through any prior treatment. Therefore, an effective and easy-to-implem...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430126
Carlos N. Kabengele, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Giresse N. Kasiama, Jason T. Kilembe, Aristote Matondo, Clément L. Inkoto, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Clément M. Mbadiko, Jean Jacques D. Amogu, Gédéon N. Bongo, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Aim: The main aim of the present study is to validate the bioactivity of O. basilicum, a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat helminthiasis in DRC. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Science Faculty, University of Kinshasa, between June 2018 and March 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330110
Joshua, P. Elijah, Chukwuka, R. Somadina, A. V. Arazu, Ngoga Godfrey, M. C. Ogwuegbu & S. Cosmas·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Medicinal plants play a vital role in ensuring proper health is attained by human beings due to their antioxidants constituents. The large family Euphorbiaceae contain nearly about 300 genera and 7,500 species. Amongst all, Ricinus communis or castor bean plant has high tradition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330109
Allelopathy, an important mechanism in invasive species stems from the lack of coevolved tolerance of indigenous species to novel chemicals released by the invader species. These chemicals are key to successful invasive of species of natural plant communities and ecosystems. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330108
Aims: Along with different initiatives in public and private sectors Chittagong city dwellers are also contributing to increasing urban greenery. This study was aimed to find their perception and contribution to urban greenery development. Place and Duration of Study: The study w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330107
Asolo Chioma Helen, Okeke John Joseph, Okafor Ukamaka Elizabeth, Mmayie Francis Nnamdi & Okpoko Obinna Valentine·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
There is need to look for ingredients to be added to the poultry feed used to raise quail birds for better results on the birds and to enhance quail farming in Nigeria. Aim: This study was carried out to conduct a twelve weeks feeding trial to determine the effect of feeding vary...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330106
Background: The larval internal parasitoids in the genus Meteorus attack certain lepidopterous larvae in different Egyptian fields. Two species, M. rubens and M. gyrator were the most abundant species reared from several lepidopterous larval species, which feed on different host...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230105
Jude E. Okokon, Augustine I. L. Bassey, Emmanuel E. Nyong & Utibe A. Edem·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Background: Croton zambesicus Muell Arg. (Euphorbiaceace) is a medicinal plant used traditionally in the treatment of some ailments. Aim: The root extract of Croton zambesicus was evaluated for effect on the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Materials and Methods: The root extract of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230103
Aims: Poor sanitation is strongly associated with an increased cockroach infestation. In line with this, the study was carried out to ascertain and quantify the level of cockroach infestation and their perceived importance in Yalanguruza and Nassarawo communities. Study Design: E...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230104
Onchocerciasis is a disease caused by a parasitic nematode Onchocerca volvulus in human. Ivermectin who is the main drug recommended for the treatment of this disease is only effective against the microfilarial stage of the parasite. Reports of emergence of parasite resistance t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230102
Background: Panicum maximum root is used routinely to treat ailments such as malaria, fever, pains and inflammatory diseases by traditional medicine practitioners. Aim: The study evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of P. maximum root so as to validate its uses by practitioners...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230101
Ash Bdr Limbu, . Dophu, Aita Bir Biswa, Leki Sonam, Kesang Norbu, Dawa Gyeltshen, Dal Bahadur Basnet, Jamba Gyeltshen & Tshering Nidup·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
The breeding activity of Himalayan sucker frog (Amolops himalayanus), was studied under natural conditions at Bodidrang stream, Kanglung, Trashigang, Bhutan, for 12 months. We examined the correlation between meteorological factors (relative humidity, temperature and rainfall) an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i130100
Eva Salas, Chavelys López, Bárbara González, Flavio José Hernández Bonilla & Jhunior Abrahan Marcía Fuentes·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
The Cupressus sempervirens Linnaeus (Cypress) species, belonging to the botanical family of the Cupressaceae, is an arboreal species native to the eastern Mediterranean and is of great importance for presenting metabolites with great therapeutic potential. In Cuba, it is uncommon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i130099
Background: There had always been a spirited effort in understanding the transport of air or molecular oxygen plus other gases from alveolar air space into the pulmonary capillaries and from the latter back into the former using mathematical models; the determination of the numbe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i130098