To assess genetic divergence of sugarcane germplasm, an experiment comprising 25 sugarcane genotypes was conducted at Sugar Crops Research Institute (SCRI), Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in quadruple lattice design during 2008-09. Among the 14 parameters evaluated, majori...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/2283
Aims: The objectives of this study were to characterize, evaluate and work out the interrelationship among the agro-morphological traits with a view to exploiting them directly in the field (if possible) and forming a base for using these landraces in breeding program. Study Desi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/2303
The research was conducted in shade house to investigate the effect of different soil media and phosphorus (P) fertilization in tubes on early growth of the Leucaenaleucocephala. Three growth media sandy medium (only sand), clayey medium (sand and clayey soil ratio; 1:1) and farm...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2012/2228
Aims: The major objective of this study is to find out the proportion of commercial poultry farmers in the study area who procure credit for financing the production and determine the effect of credit on commercialization level of poultry farming in three selected local governmen...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2012/1960
The study investigated resource use efficiency and productivity in cassava production in Owerri west local government area of Imo state, Southeast Nigeria. The multi–stage sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents. A total of 56 respondents were randomly selected a...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2012/2028
The present study investigated the role of pH adjustments in the remediation of polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contents of waste engine oil-polluted soil. Sun-dried top soil (0-10cm) was measured into buckets. Waste engine oil (WEO) was added to soil and mixed thoroughly to obtai...
Aims: Pregnant women requiring medication represent a challenge to healthcare providers to avoid any teratogenic risk to fetus. The purpose of this study was to provide information about the drug use among pregnant women in a tertiary care hospital, Mumbai, India. Study Design: C...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/1943
Background: Conavir, an immunostimulant from aerial parts of Andrographis paniculata (AP) and Niprd-AM1, an antimalarial from roots of Nauclea latifolia (NL), are dry water extracts for capsulation. AP and NL have been in use in Asia and Africa for centuries. Purpose: The study a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/1887
Aims: To study the current prescription pattern and to analyze the cost of the treatment Prescribed to RA patients referred to rheumatology OPD in KEM hospital. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine and Department of Pharmacology...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/2229
Aims: To investigate the cytotoxic activity of rhoifolin against different cancer cell lines. Study Design: Isolation, identification and cytotoxic activity evaluation. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University and Al-Azhar University, between October...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/1864
Background: Globally, in resistant malaria endemic zones, even the latest lines of MDTs (multi drug therapes) are yielding chaotic results. These include unacceptable side effects/contraindications, with poor prognosis in juveniles/adolescents. Juvenile stage is intensely humoral...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/2207
Aims: To investigate the effects of sire genetics, nutrition, level of supplementation, gender and their interactions on wool comfort factor (CF) and its correlation with other wool quality traits in crossbred sheep either grazing or supplemented with dietary protein. Study desig...
Aims: Typing and characterization of 100 P. aeruginosa clinical isolates by pulse field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) to detect changes in the clonal composition of local strains and to correlate banding patterns with site of infection, drug resistance and Type III secretion system...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/2217
Background: Bloodstream infection (BSI) is one of the most common life-threatening conditions in hospitalized pediatrics especially if associated with resistant microbes. Aims: To determine the incidence, predisposing factors, microbiological and antimicrobial resistance patterns...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/2033
Objectives: The present work examines the ability of a method — based on saturated overheated dry steam — to decontaminate surfaces in patient rooms in a surgery ward. Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The investigation was carried out in two rooms...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/1959