This study investigates the physico-chemical parameters of water and quantification of heavy metals (zinc, copper, lead, chromium and cadmium) in the gill, liver and flesh of Oreochromis niloticus, Hemichromis fasciatus, Sarotherodon galilaeus and Oreochromis aureus in River Ofin...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i330200
A. O. Adekunmi, A. Ajiboye, A. O. Awoyemi, F. O. Osundare, F. M. Oluwatusin, S. O. W. Toluwase & K. A. Abdu-Raheem·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2020
The study assessed the determinants of the use of Ethno-Veterinary Management (EVM) practices among sheep and goats farmers in southwest, Nigeria. A validated interview schedule was used to source information from one hundred and twenty farmers for the study. Data were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i330199
This study evaluated the liver enzyme levels of HIV-infected adult patients on highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) for not less than 1 year. The study was designed as a randomised cross-sectional study that evaluated the differences in the aspartate aminotransferase [A...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i330198
Introduction: Death of neuronal cell and gliosis are the two main pathological hallmarks induced by nervous tissue stress like conditions such as status epilepticus. Previous studies have mentioned that neuronal cell death occur as a result of different mechanisms, namely, necros...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i330197
Aim: The growth and development of economically important crops are usually affected positively or negatively by the microbes present in the rhizosphere and rhizoplane. Based on this, the study was carried out to determine the fungal diversity in the rhizosphere and rhizoplane of...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i330196
The present study aims at comparative study between plant and callus extract, with respect to analysis of phytochemical constituents, antioxidant, antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity properties of Centratherum punctatum using aqueous medium and different solvents such as, met...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i330195
Samuel A. Onasanwo, Olusegun G. Adebayo, Omeje U. Nicodemus, Abayomi M. Ajayi, A. Wadioni & I. Wopara·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2020
Aims: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (CA) is a plant known to possess very high phenolic compound. The study evaluated hematological indices, anti-oxidative properties and gastroprotective potentials of CA leaf-supplemented diet. Methodology: Male Wistar rats weighing between 80-100 g...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i230194
Aim: To determining the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites among school children attending two community schools in Auta-balefi, Karu. Nasarawa State. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between July and August, 2019 in two community schools in Aut...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i230193
Among the phenotypic, biochemical, and molecular methods employed in assessment of genetic diversity, the phenotypic method has proven efficient for the assessment, description and classification of germplasm collections to enhance their use in maize breeding. The objectives of t...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i230191
O. S. Onwukwe, J. N. Ukwuani, A. O. Onyemelukwe, N. C. Azubuike, A. C. Onuba, O. C. Ogu, O. F. Odo & P. U. Achukwu·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2020
Aim: To evaluate the sub-acute toxicity profile of fractions of Vitex doniana using adult albino rats. Study Design: An experimental study that lasted for 28 days. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Animal House Unit, College of Medicine, U...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i230192