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The Predominant Lactic Acid Microorganisms and Proximate Composition of Spontaneously Fermented Gari and Fufu, Cassava Food Products

Femi Ayoade, Paulina, O. Adeniji, Kellanny, S. Amole, Yeitarere, A. Amaremo, Titilayo, O. Apata, Scott, O. Fayemi, Nicholas, O. Oyejide, Uchenna D. Abazuh, Tolulope, A. Kayode, Gbenga G. Daramola & Onikepe, Folarin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aim: The present study is focused on determining if there are differences in the types of organisms responsible for spontaneous fermentation in two types of cassava food products, namely, fufu and gari, while also ensuring that the expected organoleptic properties associated with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40707

Proximate Composition and Mineral Contents of Edible Part of Four Species of Shellfishes from the Calabar River, Nigeria

Ivon, Ettah Akpang & Eyo, Victor Oscar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: To evaluate the proximate composition and mineral contents of edible part of four species of shellfishes (Callinectes amnicola, Thais coronata, Tympanotonus fuscatus and Egeria radiata) from the Calabar River, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Institute of Oceanography,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/35649

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as Chemopreventive Agents: Evidence from Cancer Treatment in Domestic Animals

Bianca F. Bishop & Suong N. T. Ngo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: This study aims to systematically review currently available data on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of cancer in domestic animals to evaluate the efficacy of different treatment protocols and to suggest further recommendations for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40829

Growth, Carbon Assimilation and Biochemical Changes of Polygonum minus Huds as Affected by Nitrogen Fertilization

Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim, Nurul Najaa Muah & Nurul Amalina Mohd Zain · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: To study the effect of different nitrogen fertilizer rates on growth, carbon assimilation and biochemical changes of Polygonum minus. Study Design: Polygonum minus were treated with different nitrogen fertilizer (0 kg N ha-1, 50 kg N ha-1, 100 kg N ha-1 and 150 kg N ha-1) u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/41106

Effect of Nitrogen Rates on Growth and Quality of Water Spinach (Ipomea aquatica)

Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim, Nurhafizah Yasmin Abdul Rahman & Nurul Amalina Mohd Zain · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: The study was conducted to investigate the impact of nitrogen fertilization on growth, leaf gas exchange and bio-metabolite accumulation in Ipomea aquatica. Treatment and Experimental Design: Ipomea aquatica plants were exposed to four different rates of nitrogen (0, 30, 60...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40352

Impacts of Crude Oil on Reproductive Indices of Residents of Oil Producing Area; a Case Study of Olomoro

A. O. Naiho, K. K. Anachuna, O. Omeru, B. C. Nwogueze, C. Ejime & M. O. Odigie · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Several toxic effects of crude oil and some of its products on reproduction have been reported. High rate of child malnutrition and mortality, including increased birth defects and rashes have also been reported in areas impacted by oil development. This study therefore considers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/39879

Decolorization of Cibacron Blue 3G-A Dye by Agaricus bisporus CU13 Laccase - Mediator System: A Statistical Study for Optimization via Response Surface Methodology

Abdelmageed M. Othman, Ali M. Elshafei, Maysa A. Elsayed & Mohamed M. Hassan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aim: the present study aims to optimize Cibacron Blue 3G-A decolorization as a model dye through laccase ‎enzymatic biocatalysis presenting the role of HBT as a redox mediator via ‎RSM approach.‎ Study Design: RSM using Central Composite Design (CCD) was used in order to determin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40772

Effect of Bio and Organic Fertilizers on Oil Production and Chemical Composition of Lemongrass Plant

Abd El Ghafor A. El-Sayed, Ahmed S. El-Leithy, Hend M. Swaefy & Zakia F. M. Senossi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

This study was carried out at the Department of Ornamental Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University during the two successive seasons of 2015 and 2016. The experiment was designed using a complete randomized blocks design. The objective of this study was to investig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40919

Phenotypic and Molecular Screening of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Genotypes against Okra Leaf Curl Disease

Elvis Asare-Bediako · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Okra leaf curl disease (OLCD) is a major constraint on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) production in West Africa. The most effective way of managing this disease is through breeding and planting of resistant varieties. In order to identify sources of resistance and or tol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40659

Effects of Biochar Amended Saline Soil on Growth and Some Metabolic Activities of Two Soybean Cultivars in Saudi Arabia

A. A. Kahil, A. A. Issa, Y. M. Al-Sodany & E. F. Ali · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Application of biochar to soil additionally restores soil Carbon and nutrients lost from bioenergy cropping systems as a result of biomass harvesting. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of biochar amended saline soil on plant growth, leaf chlorophyll, soil miner...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/41126

Plasmid Profiling of Crude Petroleum Degrading Bacterial Strains Isolated from Polluted Soils in Ota, Nigeria

Obafemi Yemisi Dorcas, Isibor Patrick Omoregie, Adeyemi Alaba Oladipupo & Taiwo Olugbenga Samson · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Pollution from petroleum products is of public health concern because of its attendant health and environmental impacts. Aims: To study the biodegradation of Bonny light crude petroleum by bacteria isolated from soils of three different automobile mechanic workshops in Ota, Ogun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/38152

Micro Flora Associated with Freshwater Medicinal Leeches in Taif City, Saudi Arabia

Abdel-Basset M. Ebied, Ahmed A. Issa & Mohammed Fadl Allah A. Awad · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Microflora (Cyanobacteria, Algae and Fungi) associated with the freshwater leech namely, Limnatis niloticawere observed for this particular study. The number of catch leeches was higher at Saiysad fresh water bodies (5-28 taxa) than that of Gahdeer Albannat water (1 taxon) throug...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40570

Effect of Temperature on Production of Endoglucanase and Xylanase from Some Green Manure Fungal Decomposers

Ravindra Kumar, Asha Sinha, Manisha Srivastava, Seweta Srivastava & Anirudha Chattopadhyay · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Among the various microorganisms reported for their capabilities of cellulases and xylanases production, fungi are the most potent producers. This study reports the production of xylanolytic and cellulolytic enzymes by potential decomposing fungal isolates using a cheap medium co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40314

Pharmacological Activities of Youngia japonica Extracts

Mst. Shirajum Munira, Md. Humayan Kabir, Israt Jahan Bulbul, Mst. Luthfun Nesa, Md. Abdul Muhit & Imranul Haque · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Objectives: Youngia japonica (YJA), belonging to the family asteraceae, exhibits strong antiallergic, antioxidant and antitumor activities. The present study was carried out to assess the antioxidant potentials, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and CNS depressant activities of differ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40629