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Identification of Susceptible Weed Hosts of Phytophthora spp. in Cocoa Trees in the Nawa Region, South-West of Côte d'Ivoire

Daniel Kouamé Kra, Yapi Richmond Baka, David Coulibaly N’golo & Ipou Joseph Ipou · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

The cocoa tree, the mainexport crop in Côte d'Ivoire is frequently attacked by a disease: brown pod rot, caused by Phytophthora spp. which causes a considerable drop in production. This soil-borne pathogen attacks on so-called weeds when environmental conditions are favourable. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i130333

Morphological and Physiological Screening of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera L.) for Sodium Chloride Tolerance

S. E. Kalu, A. N. Osuagwu, I. A. Ekpo, L. E. Okonko & G. M. Ubi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera L.) is an indigenous, edible and energy-giving crop used for herbal remedy for some common ailments like diabetes, dysentery, cholera and conjunctivitis. It is fast-growing and can adapt to different soil types and habitat conditions, therefore see...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i130332

Isolation and Antifungal Effects of Plants Extracts on Malassezia species Isolated from Scalps of Primary School Pupils and Bingham University Students

Maikenti James Ishaku, Egah Ruth Grace, Adogo Lillian Yami & Koggie Amos Zamfara · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Aim: The aim of the research was to evaluate the antifungal activities of the leaf extracts of Senna alata and Lawsonia inermis on Malassezia spp. isolated from the scalps of primary school pupils and Bingham University students. Place and Duration of the Study: This study was ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i130331

Chemical Constituents and Larvicidal Properties of n-Hexane Extract of Parinari excelsa Seeds

A. Dokubo, F. G. Obomanu, N. Ebere & G. I. Ndukwe · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

The study was conducted to investigate the chemical compositions and larvicidal effect of n-hexane extract of Parinari excelsa seeds against fourth instar larvae of Culex mosquito after 24 h and 48 h exposure. The chemical composition of n-hexane extract of P. excelsa seeds were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i130329

Development of Induced Breeding Technique for Freshwater Fish Gobi, Glossogobius giuris (Hamilton, 1822) Using Pituitary Gland (PG) Extract

Selina Yeasmine, M. Aminur Rahman, Md. Sarower-E-Mahfuj, Sonia Sku, Md. Nazmul Hossen, M. Anisur Rahman & Md. Fazlul Awal Mollah · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

This study aimed to establish induced breeding technique of freshwater fish gobi (Glossogobius giuris), using the pituitary gland (PG) extract. Six experiments were conducted at the Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural Univer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i130330

Growth and Yield Production of Canola as Affected by Organic and Mineral Fertilizers Application under Drought Stress Conditions

Saied El Sayed, Farid Hellal & Hanan H. Abdel-Kader · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Field experiment were carried out at the Research and Production Station of the National Research Centre, Nubaria region, Behiera Governorate, Egypt during 2019/2020 to study the effects of compost and zinc foliar application on growth and yield production of canola under drought...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i130328

Restoration of Degraded Natural Limestone Forests in Cat Ba Biosphere Reserves, Vietnam

Tran Hai Long, Trieu Thai Hung, Sangjun Im, Dang Thi Hai Ha, Ninh Viet Khuong, Nguyen Van Tuan, Hoang Thanh Son, Tran Hoang Quy, Trinh Ngoc Bon, Tran Cao Nguyen, Phung Dinh Trung, Tran Nam Binh, Le Hong Lien & Qiwen Li · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Vietnam experienced significant forest cover change during the last half of the twentieth century, and restoration of natural forests have increased since the 1990s. This study developed comparisons of human-intervened and naturally restored forests in Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve, V...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i230339

Neoplasias in Fish: Review of the Last 20 Years. A Look from the Pathology

Luis Alberto Romano & Virgínia Fonseca Pedrosa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

In fish there is an innumerable variety of neoplasias that arise essentially from all cell types. Neolasia here, we will focus on the neoplasias that appear spontaneously in these animals and will not cover the experimentally induced neoplasias and/or the animal models of neoplas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230319

Mental Sub-Normality: Mainstreaming Children with Disabilities. The Challenges of the Counseling Profession

Effiom, Bassey Ekeng & Stella Bassey Esuabana · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

This paper takes a critical look at mental sub normality, mainstreaming children with disabilities and the challenges of the counselling profession. Its use children that need special education, the blind, epileptic, partial deaf. Since they have rein-force stigmation. Inclusive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230325

Problems Encountered during In vitro Culture Establishment in Terminalia arjuna

Meena Choudhary, Inder Dev Arya & Sarita Arya · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

The main aim of present study was to overcome the problems associated with the in vitro culture initiation in Terminalia arjuna. The micropropagation of tree species is not easy as shrubs and herbs. Many problems encountered from explant collection to in vitro culture establishme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230320

Structural Characteristics of Natural Limestone Forests in Cat Ba Biosphere Reserves, Vietnam

Tran Hai Long, I. M. Sangjun, Trieu Thai Hung, Qiwen Li, Ninh Viet Khuong, Nguyen Van Tuan, Tran Hoang Quy, Trinh Ngoc Bon, Tran Cao Nguyen, Le Thi Thu Hang & Tran Van Do · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

An ecological understanding of natural forests after anthropogenic intervention is important for sustainable forest management. This study analyzed the overstory characteristics (species composition, growth, and diameter distribution) and regeneration (species richness, density,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230321

Sperm Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidants Activities as Predictors of Pregnancy Outcomes after Density Gradient Centrifugation in Medical Assistance Procreation

Hasnae Debbarh, Smahane Aboulmaouahib, Malak Jamil, Khadija Mounaji, Omar Sefrioui, Noureddine Louanjli & Rachida Cadi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the Density Gradient Centrifugation (DGC) effectiveness in spermatozoa selection by analyzing the oxidative stress profile and in pregnancy prediction outcomes of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Study Design: This was a prospective stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230322

GC–MS Analysis and Antimalarial Activity of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Carica papaya against Plasmodium berghei NK65 Infection in Swiss Mice

Johnson Oshiobugie Momoh, Olanrewaju Anthony Damazio & Omolayo Monsurat Oyegbami · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aim: The study determines the GC-MS and the anti-malarial activity of methanolic leaf extract of Carica papaya in Swiss mice infected with Plasmodium berghei NK65. Study Design: The experimental study lasted for five weeks. Place of Study: Department of Chemical Sciences (Biochem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230323

Performance Characteristics and Nutrient Utilization by Meat Type Chicken Fed Fusarium oxysporum Degraded Brewer Dried Grain

T. E. Lawal, F. A. Aderemi, O. M. Alabi, O. A. Oguntunji, M. O. Ayoola, T. P. Olanipekun & S. G. Ademola · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of Fusarium oxysporum degraded Brewer dried grain (BDG) on the performance and nutrient utilization ofbroiler chicken at starter and finisher phases. Undegraded and degraded (BDG) werewas used to compound rations for broiler...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230324

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Different Fungicides against Fusarium musae, a Fruit Rot Disease of Banana

T. T. Baria & K. B. Rakholiya · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Fruit rot disease caused by Fusarium musae is one of the post-harvest disease of banana and is adversely affecting the fruit quality and the market value In vitro evaluation of different fungicides, against F. musae. Amongst, fungicides viz., mancozeb 75 WP at 2500 ppm, azoxystro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i1230326