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Growth Performance in Sangkuriang Catfish (Clarias gariepinus Var. Sangkuriang) and Transgenic Mutiara Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) using Low Protein Feed

Ibnu D. Buwono, Asep A. H. S., Iskandar & Azahra I. · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

This research was conducted at the hatchery building 4, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran. The implementation starts from November to December 2022. This experiment aims to test the growth performance of the G5 transgenic mutiara catfish by providi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i3184

Bioactive and Sensory Properties of Sweet Italian (Capsicum annuum) and Habanero (Capsicum chinense) Pepper Commonly Consumed in Benue State of Nigeria

Dorcas Ngunengen Igbakaa, Abraham Tartenger Girgih, Dinnah Ahure & Pius Oteikwu Ejoha · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

This study investigated the bioactive and sensory properties of Sweet Italian (Capsicum annum) and Habanero (Capsicum chinese) pepper varieties, which are the common varieties of pepper consumed in Benue State, Nigeria. The two varieties of pepper were harvested fresh and dried u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i3183

Investigating the Usefulness of Wild Dioscorea esculenta (Wild Yam) Flour as Substrate for Citric Acid Biosynthesis

Ifeanyi Boniface Ezea, Anthonia Ngozi Ewoh & Roseline Ifeyinwa Ezugwu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

Background and Objective: The cost of substrate represents a significant percentage of the total biosynthesis cost of citric acid. There is need to continue searching for better and cheap underutilize starchy raw material for citric acid biosynthesis. Therefore, the objective of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2182

Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content and DPPH Free-Radical Scavenging Activity of Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb. Planted in Mekong Delta

Hoang Le Son, Bui Nguyen Cac Luynh & Tran Van Minh · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the total phenolic and flavonoid content and DPPH free-radical scavenging activity of Vernonia amygdalina planted in Mekong Delta. The optimized conditions for maceration of pandan leaves included drying method, ratio of pandan leaf powder-to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2181

Ameliorative Potentials of Vernonia amygdalina on Acetaminophen-induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice

Hoang Le Son, Ha Nguyen Anh Tu & Tran Van Minh · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

Aims: To investigate the ameliorative potentials of Vernonia amygdalina on acetaminophen-induced liver injury in mice. Methodology: Acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury was conducted on Swiss-albino mice weighing 25 - 30 g. Group A was maintained as a negative control (health...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2180

Comparative Study of Microwave-assisted Extraction and Hydro-distillation Methods for Extracting Essential Oil from Melaleuca cajuputi in Southern Vietnam: Yield, Composition, and Efficiency Analysis

Hoang Le Son, Le Tran Hong Ngoc & Tran Van Minh · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

Aims: This study aimed to the extraction of Melaleuca cajuputi essential oils by microwave-assisted extraction method. The comparison for productivity of microwave-assisted extraction method and traditional hydro-distillation method was also established to figure out the optimum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2179

Impact of Soil Conditioners and Cyanobacteria under Varied Irrigation Levels on Growth and Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Sandy Soil

M. Gehan, Salem, Y. M. EL-Edfawy, M. S. Mohamed & F. Mona Ghazal · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

During the winter seasons 2021/2022 and 2022/2023, two field experiments were conducted at the Ismailia Experiment Research Station in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, to assess the effect of soil conditioners and cyanobacteria at different irrigation levels on the growth and product...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2178

Leveraging Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment: An Overview

Rashmi Jain & Devendra Singh · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

The term ''soil health'' refers to specific qualities of soil that allow it to support crop growth and productivity over time without harming the environment. Healthy soil contains abundant microorganisms, including plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which perform vario...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i1177

DNA Barcoding of Selected Freshwater Fishes in New Calabar River, Rivers State, Nigeria

Anukwu John Uchenna, Nwamba Helen Ogochukwu & Chiaha Ijeoma Emiliana · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

The major environmental crisis is the loss of biodiversity and the decline is predominant in the fish population. Although taxonomic history began 250 years ago, there are still undiscovered members of species and new species are waiting to be uncovered. The failure of the tradit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i1176

Evaluation of Partial Substitution of Cocoyam Starch as Alternative Gelling Agent in Culture Media for Cultivation of Fungi

I. A. Onyimba, M. M. Dashen, C. E. Odu, I. A. Nnebechukwu, A. I. Njoku, M. O. Job, E. Dakiyes, A. C. Ngene & O. J. Egbere · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

Aim: In view of high cost of agar in Nigeria, the study evaluated the suitability of cocoyam starch and cocoyam starch-agar blends as alternative gelling agents in mycological culture media. Methodology: Media characteristics and ability of the media to support growth and sporula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i1175

Bioprospecting of Bamboo: A Review

S. Ramasubramanian, C. Ravinder Singh & R. Muralikrishna · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

The main objective of this review is to describe the bioprospecting and other benefit of the bamboo. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant belongs to poaceae family. Totally 1600 species (114 Genera) are spread all over the world including India. As per recent worldwide suvey, 33.1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i1174

Measures against Infection in Facilities Using Air Catalysts

Ikuma Kasuga, Yoshimi Yokoe, Sanae Gamo, Tomoko Sugiyama, Maiko Noguchi, Michiyo Tokura, Mayumi Okayama, Rei Nagakura, Takayoshi Tsuchiya, Atsushi Sofuni, Takao Itoi & Osamu Ohtsubo · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2023

Background: The global outbreak of COVID-19 has affected the operations of healthcare field and various infection control measures are being carried out at each hospital and clinic. Aim: We have administered infection control measures using air catalysts which is a new antiviral...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i1172

The Impact of Effluents Derived from Palm Oil Extraction Plants on Soil Microbial Community

F. C. Akubuenyi & K. H. Sylvanus · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2022

In order to know the consequences of the effluent on the microflora of the soil and its respective fertility, the size of the experimental sample was defined, which was represented by five locations, from which ten portions of soil were collected for microbiological analysis. Uni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2022/v8i4173

Ammonia Pre-Treated Cotton Stalks for Bioethanol Production using Saccharomyces cerevisiae CP11

Y. S. Goutham, Shaik Muzammil Pasha, M. Naveen & Chand Pasha · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2022

Cotton stalks are good raw material for bioethanol production due to its availability throughout the world, abundance, high carbohydrate content and not involved in any food chain. Due to recalcitrant nature of cotton stalks pre-treatment, hydrolysis were not effective. In the pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2022/v8i4169

Optimization of α-Amylase Production by Enterobacter cloacae Strain D1 Isolated from Cassava Effluent-impacted Soil Using Response Surface Methodology

V. Ezebuiro, E. A. Obichi, S. O. Minimah, N. C. Ezebuiro & C. E. Akinido · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2022

Background: Production of amylase by Enterobacter cloacae D1 was optimized in this study using central composite design (CCD) of response surface methodology (RSM). Methodology: Effects of five numeric factors (pH, temperature, inoculum concentration, peptone and yeast extract) o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2022/v8i4168