Background: Injera is one of the baked product, which is commonly prepared from teff (Eragrostis teff (Zucc.)) flour. It is a staple food and believed to be consumed on daily basis by two-thirds of Ethiopians, a population of nearly 100 million. As it is a product of naturally fe...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/40012
Background and Objectives: Appraisal of fauna species which form an integral part of range ecology, in rangeland based protected areas is necessary before any meaningful conservation work can commence. This study was aimed at assessing the composition of fauna species in the comm...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/41060
AmpC beta-lactamases are bacterial enzymes that hydrolyse third generation extended spectrum cephalosporins and cephamycins engendering resistance to these categories of antibiotic and is a serious threat to the currently available antibiotic armory both in human and veterinary m...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/40516
Aims: To compare the chemo-therapeutic potential of Dialium guineense and Annona muricata Leaf extract on dumpsite leachate induced hepatoxicity of Wister rats. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Biology (Anim...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/35887
Cancer, an absolute sickness exemplified merely by uncontrolled cell proliferation, has always been a concern for universal well-being. The recurrence of cancer is, in fact, mounting globally and fatality rate resulting from this malady is markedly high. Besides genetic alteratio...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39869
The antibacterial properties of coelomic fluid of local earthworms (Pontoscolex corethrurus, Megascolex konkanensis, Drawida ghatensis) against selected pathogens like Vibrio cholera, Vibrio parahaemoliticus, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli. The study...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39670
Olosunde Adam, Ojo Abisoye, Uthman Tolani, Olasoji Julius, Oluwadare Ayooluwa & Aliyu Taiwo·Asian Journal of Biology·2018
Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important fruit vegetable belonging to the family Solanaceae. The demand for this crop as a vegetable has increased especially in the urban centres, however, availability of quality seeds for sustainable production to meet the high demand has bec...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39791
Background: This study was conducted to evaluate the physico-chemical parameters of soils in environments used for open defaecation as if affects the prevalence of geohelminthes in Isiodu Emohua, Rivers State, South South, Nigeria. Methods: A total of 240 soil samples were collec...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39768
Bacterial biofilms are associated with a large number of persistent and chronic infections. Biofilm-dwelling bacteria are particularly resistant to antibiotics and immune defenses, which makes it hard to eradicate biofilm-associated infections. This study aimed to analyze the eff...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39840
A study was carried out on the antibacterial and antifungal properties of earthworms Eudrilus eugeniae paste and coelomic fluid against selected pathogens like Vibrio cholera, Vibrio parahaemoliticus, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli,Ca...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39786
Major biological parameters along with nutrient concentrations of the Nile in Upper Egypt were analyzed during 2007 for a better understanding of community structure and diversity of the main functional groups of organisms. The abundance of plankton and zoobenthos was followed se...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/38461
M. S. Rahman, M. R. Gofur, M. M. Rahman, F. Y. Bari & N. S. Juyena·Asian Journal of Biology·2018
In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the sperm preservation and maintenance of genetic resources of small ruminants. The study aimed to determine and compare the preservation effects of skim milk and Tris-citrate on the quality of chilled and frozen-thawed ind...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39448
The present study aimed to investigate whether ginseng, green tea and cinnamon or/and mixture can improve liver in a rats and whether this therapeutic approach resulted in amelioration in lipids profile (serum cholesterol, triglycerides, Serum HDL, Serum LDL, FT3 and FT4), liver...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/38202
Ahmed I. Hasaballah, Ahmed Z. Shehata, Mohammad A. Fouda, Mostafa I. Hassan & Mohammed E. Gad·Asian Journal of Biology·2018
The biological activity against the larval, pupal and adult stages, moreover, the efficacy on reproductive potential, antifeedant and repellency activity of ethanolic, acetone and petroleum ether, leaves and stems extracts of C. sempervirens against the housefly, M. domestica wer...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/38023
The Indian Sarus crane, Grus antigone antigone is one of the most graceful, monogamous, non-migratory, and tallest flying bird of the world. Pairing for lifelong and lionize legendry marital fidelity, for which the species has garnered global popularity. This is the only resident...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/38911