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Impact of Alcohol Intoxication on Pregnant Albino Wistar Rats; Some Blood Profile and Histopathological Evidence

A. O. Onyemelukwe, P. U. Achukwu, N. C. Azubuike, S. I. Ogenyi, O. S. Onwukwe, O. F. Odo & C. O. Ogu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aim: To investigate the effects of alcohol consumption on serum biochemistry and histomorphology of liver, kidneys and uterus of pregnant Albino Wistar rats. Study Design: An experimental study which lasted for six weeks was conducted in the Animal house of the Department of Phys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i130175

Commonly Found Zoonotic Parasite Species in Dogs and Cats from a Prominent Pet Market of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Priyanka Barua, Sharmin Musa, Rezwana Ahmed & Hamida Khanum · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Background: Zoonotic parasite species are those parasites of animal origin that can be transferred to human. They possess the threat of high infection rate among both animals and human and should be monitored carefully. Aims: The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i130176

Determination of Swelling and Dimensional Stability of Some Nigerian Timber Species

G. C. Ajuziogu, A. N. Amujiri, E. U. Njoku, C. B. Ozokolie & E. O. Ojua · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aim: The absorption of moisture and dimensional distortion are the major shortcomings of wood utilization as building and furniture materials. This study was aimed at determining the moisture content, swelling ability and dimension stability of five selected timber species. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i130177

Serodetection Bovine Herpesvirus Types 1, 4 and Bovine Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 Infections in Milk of Cows with Clinical Mastitis Based in Dairy Cattle Management in Turkey

Bayram Celik & Mehmet Kale · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aims: The present study aimed to Searching Bovine Herpesvirus Types 1, 4 and Bovine Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 Infections in Milk of Cows with Clinical Mastitis Based in Dairy Cattle Managements. Study Design: In 35 managements around Burdur region, milk of 123 cows with clinical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i130178

Dust Pollution Reduced Stomatal Conductance and Photosynthetic Pigments of Selected Medicinal Plants Growing at Lokpa Ukwu Quarry Site in Abia State, Nigeria

C. E. Ogbonna, F. I. Nwafor & N. O. Nweze · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aims: We investigated the influence of dust pollution on stomatal conductance and photosynthetic pigments in some medicinal plants growing at Lokpa Ukwu quarry site, Abia State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Samples were collected from Lokpa Ukwu, Abia State while laborat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i630173

Foliar Application of Nutrients Solution (Macro and Micro) on Local Chilli (Capsicum sp.) Gremplasms

Md. Shah Newaz Chowdhury, Md. Nasir Hossain Sani, Rezowana Nizam, Tania Sultana, Shahnaz Sarkar & A. F. M. Jamal Uddin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the morph physiological attributes, growth, quality and yield performance of five local chilli germplasm viz., Akashi (V1), Kajoli (V2), Deshi kacha morich (V3), Bogra morich (V4), Dongfou (V5) with liquid (macro & micro) nutrient...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i630170

Evaluation of Conventional Cultivars and Hybrid Rice Varieties by Their Morpho-physiological Performance during Aman Season

Ariful Islam, Nasima Akhter, Md. Saidur Rahman & Md. Mofizur Rahman · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aims: The objectives of the research work were to evaluate the morpho-physiological characteristics of selected local and high yielding varieties (HYV) of rice.  Study Design: The research used randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i630172

Mushroom Production Benefits, Status, Challenges and Opportunities in Bangladesh: A Review

Jannatul Ferdousi, Zabid Al Riyadh, Md. Iqbal Hossain, Satya Ranjan Saha & Mohammad Zakaria · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Compacted information on mushroom cultivation in relation to production, performance, problems and prospects is very important for developing this sector. So, the aim of the review paper is to compile information on mushroom cultivation in Bangladesh. Mushroom production is incre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i630169

Evaluation of a Hexaploid Wheat Collection (Triticum aestivum L.) under Drought Stress Conditions Using Stress Tolerance Indices

Alireza Daneshvar Hosseini, Ali Dadkhodaie, Bahram Heidari & Seyed Abdolreza Kazemeini · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Wheat is the most important crop in the world which faces the global problem of drought. Its production is affected by water deficit after pollination in arid and semi-arid regions. An experiment was conducted to assess tolerance of 39 bread wheat genotypes to end-season drought....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i630168

Morphological Traits Study of Three Indigenous Poultry in Nigeria

Uhenna D. Abazuh, Khalid O. Adekoya & Bola O. Oboh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aim: This study investigated relatedness among three indigenous chicken types using morphological features and morphological trait interdependence within three indigenous poultry species in Nigeria. Study Design: A complete Random sample design was employed in this study to inves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i530167

Isolation and Characterization of Antibiotic Producing Actinomycetes from Mud Nest of Wasps

Md. Fazlul Haque, Sabina Sultana, Moni Krishno Mohanta, Md. Ariful Hasan, Arnaba Saha Chaity, Shamsunnahar . & Israt Jahan Khan Chowdhury · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

The recent increase in antibiotic resistance demands the discovery of novel antibiotics. Hence, this project was designed to explore novel antibiotic producing Actinomycetes from mud nest of wasps. For this, 9 types of active mud nests of wasp available in Rajshahi, Bangladesh we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i530166

Analysis of Marketing Margins and Efficiency of Cassava-based Product in Cross River Central Agricultural Zone, Nigeria

I. O. Ettah, E. Agbachom Emmanuel, Ajigo Ikutal & Godwin Michael Ubi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

The study was carried out to determine marketing margins in the marketing of garri in Cross River Central Agricultural Zone, Nigeria. The study employed primary data which were obtained directly from garri marketers and analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics and marketin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i530165

Chemical Composition of Three Different Fractions Obtained from the Leaves of Cassia occidentalis

C. O. Okonkwo & P. S. Udodia · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

The chemical composition of three different fractions (dichloromethane, methanol, benzene) obtained from the leaves of Cassia occidentalis via column chromatography was studied. The aim of the research is to identify the fraction with the highest composition of insecticidal compo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i530163

Critical Analysis of Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Meat Consumption in Abidjan, Cote D’ivoire

Djama Abo Nina, Akoa Essoma Edwige Flore, Kra Kouassi Aboutou Séverin, Mégnanou Rose-Monde, Otchoumou Kraidy Athanase, Kouadio Natia Joseph & Niamke Lamine Sébastien · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

The aim of this paper was to study rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) meat consumption in Côte d’Ivoire. To achieve this goal, a survey is conducted among consumers through a survey-valuation approach. Survey was carried out in 13 municipalities of Abidjan’s district between Septembe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i530162

Steroid Hormones in Reproduction and Roles of GnRH-a in Gonadal Maturation of Marine Fish: A Review

Huynh Minh Sang, Pham Xuan Ky, Ho Son Lam & Phan Minh Thu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Reproduction in teleosts is regulated by a series of hormones including gonadotropin-releasing hormones (GnRHs), gonadotropins (GTHs) and steroid hormones. To contribute better understanding of steroid hormones in reproduction and GnRH-a in gonadal maturation, this literature rev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i430161