Aim: To improve submergence stress tolerance of modern rice varieties (ADT36 and ADT37) through selection of superior rice lines. Study Design: Backcross method. Place and Duration of Study: This effort was taken in Nethouse of Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Namakkal District, Tami...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i930606
In parallel to the advancement of molecular biology suggesting the evolutionary route from the RNA world to the DNA-RNA-protein world through the RNA-protein world, the analysis on the nucleotide base changes in ribosomal RNA genes revels that the divergence of prokaryote and euk...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i930605
Antimalarial resistance is a major challenge for effective control of malaria. This triggered the need to monitor the efficacy of Azadirachta indica and Ocimum gratissimum in the disease management. The present study compared antimalarial activities of the leaf extracts of the in...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i930604
Honey is a rich material source of medicinal nutrients. This study investigated the hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of honey, 50% fresh lime juice, and 50% honey (MIX) and ethylacetate flavonoid-rich fraction of honey (EAFH) in carbohydrate and lipid-enriched diets-obese ra...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i930603
Azadirachta indica (Neem) and Ociumum gratissimum (clove Basil) have long been employed locally for the management of malaria. The present study compared antimalaria activities of the ethanolic leaf extracts of the individual plants, and assessed their combined effects on some or...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i830602
One of the major constraints related to maize (Zea mays L.) productivity is low soil fertility related mainly to continuous cropping without replenishment of depleted nutrients. In view of this, this study sought to assess the effect of different combinations of primary and secon...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i830600
Aim: Khaya senegalensis is one of the key medicinal plants used discretionarily in traditional medicine as remedies to several health conditions. This study aimed to establish the safety of Khaya senegalensis root aqueous extract in experimental animals with the purpose of optimi...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i830601
Aims: To determine the nutrient digestibility and blood composition of broiler chickens fed biodegraded sweet orange fruit peel-based diets. Study Design: Completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Livestock Research Farm, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i830599
Aims: To investigate biological activities for neuroprotective effect of Catharanthus roseus. Methodology: Catharanthus roseus was identified using DNA barcoding, utilizing matK, trnH-psbA, and rbcL markers. Additionally, thin-layer chromatography (TLC) method was used to analyze...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i830598
A. I. Yaradua, J. I. Bungudu, L. Shuaibu, A. Nasir, A. Usman, I. H. Kankia, N. U. Matazu, Z. A. Suleiman, A. A. Sada, F. A. Rumah, U. Bello, A. B. Tukur, A. S. Sani, R. G. Lawal, H. K. Matazu, A. K. Sani, Z. G. Kabir, H. G. Kabir, M. I. Halliru, A. Abbas, M. M. Dalhatu, I. A. Yaradua, M. N. Nasir, F. Mukhtar, M. Hassan, B. Abdullahi, A. Y. Sabiru, I. S. Darma, R. Nasir, M. A. Rawayau, W. Hamisu & A. N. Muhammad·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2023
The health risk to the population from exposure to heavy metals in an area that have witnessed a surge in illegal mining activities, cattle rustling and banditry were evaluated in the current study. Sorel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) leaves sample from Gadirge village, Jibia local Gover...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i730596
Environmental stresses, particularly drought, are the most critical contributors in reducing the growth of plants. The effect of processed organic fertilizer of green compost and chlorella microalgae solution on chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoid and proline content of Tro...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i730595
Some angiosperm flowering plants of the plant kingdom obtain essential nutrients for themselves by feeding on small arthropods similar to animals; they are called insectivorous or carnivorous plants. These are often found in such places where the soil is acidic, moist land/swamp...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i730594
S. N. Kalu, C. O. Ujowundu, A. A. Emejulu, F. N. Ujowundu, V. A. Onwuliri, T. O. Ukwueze & M. A. Akpaki·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2023
Pesticides are important and necessary in reducing the loss caused by insect infestation on grains. However, its toxicity and persistence in the environment is of health concern. Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) preserved with insecticide are considered to be good for consumption if...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i730593
Khalifa, K. I., M. S. Abd El-Latif, H. A. A. Mohamed, M. M. D. Darwish, A. K. Mostafa & N. A. Hasan·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2023
This study was conducted in 2021 to study the impact of planting date on maize inbred lines and determine their accumulated growing degree units (GDU).The experiment was held at three agriculture research stations (Gemmeiza, Ismaelia and Sids) with RCBD of four replications. It w...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i630592
Aim: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate four different types of OXIS contact areas (open [O], point [X], straight [I], and curved [S]) in primary teeth using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) among 3- to 9-year-old children. Methods: A retrospective cohort study...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i630591