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Hind Limb Skeleton of the Orange Rumped Agouti (Dasyprocta leporina Linnaeus, 1758): Structural and Functional Perspective

Venkatesan Sundaram, Kathy - Ann Leon, Suresh Rao & Andrew Adogwa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

The present study was aimed to document the anatomy of the hind limb skeleton from a structural and functional perspective for the better understanding of locomotor behavior of the orange rumped agouti (Dasyprocta leporina), a caviomorph rodent on the verge of domestication in Tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/30949

Aspects of the Population Dynamics of Periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) along the Bonny River, Nigeria

John Onwuteaka, Adaobi Ugbomeh & Oye Augustine Onyebuchi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

A two-year data set of Periwinkle (Tympanotonous fuscatus) population from a deforested mangrove area was used to assess its population dynamics. Periwinkle snail samples in one hundred (100) 1 m2 quadrats were collected, each in 2015 and 2016. The summary statistics of the periw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/31513

Establishment and Regeneration of Callus Cultures in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) from Various Explants

Abhishek Kumar, Shilpa . & Rajinder Kaur · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: The present investigation aimed at in vitro establishment, multiplication and regeneration of plantlets from tomato callus using leaf, internode and root explants from in vitro geminated seedlings of cv. Solan Vajr. Study Design: Completely randomized design (CRD). Place an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/32103

Human Dietary Intake of Metals through Fish Consumption in Bayelsa, Nigeria: Swali Market-River Nun, Case Study

Arinze O. Uche, Francis D. Sikoki, Roseline S. Konya, Bernard B. Babatunde & Marcus O. Ifeh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Thirty-three samples belonging to five fish families were investigated for metal load with a view to determining the health implications on infants, children and adults in Yenegoa where the fish samples were collected. The metal analysis was done using X-ray Fluorescence Spectrom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/31494

Review on Different Kinds of Vegetables with Reference of Nephroprotective Activity

Rupanjali Dobhal, Namita Singh, Parul Sexna, Acharya Balkrishna & P. P. Upadhyaya · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

In this review articles are aimed to elucidate the list of nephroprotective vegetables, which are scientifically proved in treating renal disorders. Now a day’s nephro failure is a serious problem of human being, every one-third family suffers this critical problem of nephro fail...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/30591

Effect of Quercetin and Pectinase on Spore Germination and Hyphal Growth of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Biomass Production of Nicotiana tabacum L. and Calopogonium mucunoides desv

E. L. M. Ngonkeu, D. Nwaga, R. Tsetchoua, A. Mogo, A. F. Mongoue, T. A. N. Mballa, L. Manet & O. Boyomo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of mycorrhizal fungi to rapidly colonize roots of host plants and to predict their competitive advantage over native strains. Different concentrations of quercetin and pectinase were used to stimulate hyphal growth and to determin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/32061

Field Evaluation of NERICA 8 (Oryza sativa L.) and JL24 (Arachis hypogaea L.) Spatial Arrangement on Agronomic Traits Performance in Humid Forest Zone of Cameroon

Thomas Arsene Nsea Mballa, Eddy Leonard Mangaptché Ngonkeu, Dorothy Kenyi Malaa, Joseph Mouen, Paco Meppe, Carine Petmi, Vanessa Nanda, Honoré Tekeu & Noe Woin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Intercropping system is the most practiced soil fertility management strategies by small scale farmers in Cameroon. The aim of this study was to identify the least competitive rice-groundnut spatial arrangement and to assess the correlation between agronomic traits in an intercro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/32099

Diversity of Gut Bacteria in Spodoptera litura (F) and Helicoverpa armigera (Hubn) Larvae

Hanamant Gadad, A. S. Vastrad & P. U. Krishnaraj · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Gut bacterial diversity in field and laboratory strain of S. litura and H. armigera was studied USING Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis. Results showed that field collected larvae found to be had more diverse of gut bacterial community with greater Shannon d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/31627

Influence of Treatment Parameters on Symptom Relief in Individuals with Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Patricia A. Kornic, Margaret M. J. Harty & Joshua A. Grant · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Objective: Ever-growing numbers of displeased vitamin B12 deficiency patients are joining online support groups seeking help. The current study attempted to assess, quantitatively, several of the concerns of these patients. Methods: A survey was developed, advertised and administ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/31711

New Appearance of Phytophthora palmivora as a Pathogen of the Olive Trees in Sidi Kacem Region (Morocco)

S. Msairi, M. Chliyeh, K. Selmaoui, A. Mouria, A. Ouazzani Touhami, R. Benkirane & A. Douira · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

This study aims to study and evaluate the presence and geographical distribution of Phytophthora palmivora, the causal agent of the olive trees wilting in Morocco. In 2015 surveys, carried out in Sidi Kacem region, made it possible to note the presence of olive trees showing symp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/31427

Characterization of anti-Listeria innocua. F Bacteriocins Produced by Lactococcus lactis ssp raffinolactis Isolated from Algerian Camel Milk

Achour Chergui, Ahcene Hakem, Nacima Meguenni, Ghenima Aiche Iratni, Samira Bouzida, Yacine Titouche & Karim Houali · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: Our work is focused on the characterization of anti-Listeria innocua. F bacteriocins produced by lactic acid bacteria belonging to the genus Lactococcus isolated from camel milk. Methodology: We tested the bacteriocins activities by diffusion wells method, followed by prote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/31767

Antimicrobial Activity of Potato Rhizospheric Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp. aureofaciens from Sétif Algeria

Samia Mezaache-Aichour, Nora Haichour, Jane Nicklin & Mohamed M. Zerroug · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: This study was assessed to demonstrate the antimicrobial activity in vitro of an identified fluorescent Pseudomonas strain characterized for its capacity to produce phenazine compounds. Methodology: First Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp aureofaciens was inoculated on Nutrien...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/31651

Evaluation of Inhibition of Fungal Spore Germination by Rhizospheric Bacterial Extracts

Asma Benslim, Samia Mezaache-Aichour, Nora Haichour, Sami Chebel & Mohamed Mihoub Zerroug · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: This work aims to evaluate the anti-germinative activity of bacterial extracts. These bacteria were already characterized for their antagonistic capacity in vitro against telluric phyto-pathogens fungi: Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. albedinis (Foa), Fusarium solani var. coeruleu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/31228

Determination of Different Hormones Dose for Breeding of Green Back Mullet, Chelon subviridis

Md. Shariful Islam, Nilufa Begum & Syed Lutfor Rahman · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

The study was conducted in the hatchery complex of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Brackishwater Station, Paikgacha, Khulna, Bangladesh. The body weights of collected male fishes were ranged from 42-50 g and that of female fishes were from 50-58 g. The fish were divided...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/30502

Bacteriocins Contributing in Rhizospheric Competition among Fluorescent Pseudomonads

Samia Mezaache-Aichour, Nora Haichour, Abdelhadi Guechi, Jane Nicklin & Mohamed M. Zerroug · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aims: To examine the production of bacteriocins through the study of a group of rhizospheric Pseudomonas isolates already known to produce metabolites that are antagonistic to fungi. Methodology: Fourteen rhizospheric strains of fluorescent Pseudomonads spp., were tested as well...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/30682