Crude oil exploration, production and refinement in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have resulted in the contamination of soil. The study was aimed at exploring the potential of Nypa fruticans ash (NFA), and rabbit droppings (RD) as biostimulants for enhanced ex-situ bioremedia...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/39947
The biostimulation of atrazine-impacted soil using cassava peel waste (CPW) considering the associated soil bacteria was assessed over a period of seven (7) weeks. The study was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcou...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/40086
Changes in Amino Acids, Anti-Nutrients and Functional Properties of African Yam Bean Flour Caused by Variation in Steeping Time Prior to Autoclaving Background and Aim: Legume seeds are usually steeped in water or bicarbonate solution before further processing and this has some e...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/39747
Background: Microalgae have the potential to produce natural bioactive compounds, which are difficult to be produced by chemical synthesis. These compounds also possess diverse biological activities, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic and anti-carcinog...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/39097
Five improved varieties of Glycine max (TGX 1987-62F, TGX 1485-1D, TGX 1448-2E, TGX 1987-10F and TGX 1835-10E) consumed in Samaru community, Zaria-Nigeria were analyzed for their proximate composition and mineral contents using standard methods. The results show that TGX 1835-10E...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/38826
Aims: The study was aimed to, isolate, screen and characterize the heterotrophic lipid producing bacteria from various oil and fat contaminated sites. Additionally, the study was focused to evaluate the influence of some carbon and nitrogen sources on bacterial culture. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/39260
In vivo Germination of Encapsulated Orchid Seeds of- Epidendrum radicans The orchid seeds are naked embryos without any nutritive tissue to support them for germination in vivo. In nature, they germinate symbiotically when they come in contact with mycorrhiza found in the mother...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35852
Herein, we investigated the effects of solvents on the phytochemical components, antioxidant activities, and cytotoxicity of Mulberry mistletoe leaves. An FT-IR method was performed to identify the essential functional groups of crude powder. Total phenolic compounds, ascorbic ac...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/39166
Typhoid fever is caused by bacterium called Salmonella enterica serovar typhi (often referred to as S. typhi). It has become rare developed countries, but remains an important cause of enteric disease in developing countries, resulting in an estimated 216,000 – 600,000 deaths per...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/38835
Bioremediation of Endocrine Disruptive Chemicals: The Power of Microbial Enzymes Microbial enzymes have been established as a powerful tool in bioremediation. In this review, applications of microbial enzymes in degradation of endocrine disruptive chemicals are explained. Endocri...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/39092
Assessments of Medicinal Plants Used in Treatment of Various Ailments in Kano City, Nigeria Aim: The aim of this research is to conduct an Ethno botanical assessments of medicinal plants used in the treatment of various ailments in Kano metropolis, Nigeria Methodology: A systemat...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/38844
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Activity and Antioxidant Property of Various Extracts from the Medicinal Plant Paronychia argentea L. Aim: Paronychia argentea L. is used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases in Algeria especially kidney stones. This study focused on the a...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/39081
Sawdust has been neglected over the years in biofertilizer synthesis due to high lignin and cellulose content which are recalcitrant to biodegradation. This research has demonstrated ways of breaking down sawdust through the isolation of thermotolerant Actinomycetes. Six genera o...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/38659
Jatropha curcas L. and Ricinus communis L.: In vitro Plant Propagation from Shoot Tip Explants for Commercial Cultivation and Biofuel Production In vitro propagation was achieved from shoot tip explants of 4 months old bioenergy crops, Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) and castor bea...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/36714
Biochemical features of nontraditional plants such as Columbus grass, Apple Earth, were studied on Southern Aral Sea’s conditions. Changing of important organic matters concentration in those plants were studied and monitored. Also specific characters, appearance and constitution...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/37802