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Somatic Embryogenesis and Plantlet Regeneration from Protoplast Culture of Stevia rebaudiana

Marisol Lopez-Arellano, Seema Dhir, Nilmarie Colón Albino, Anais Santiago, Terrica Morris & Sarwan K. Dhir · Biotechnology Journal International · 2014

Somatic Embryogenesis and Plantlet Regeneration from Protoplast Culture of Stevia rebaudiana In order to develop a high-efficiency and reproducible regeneration protocol for Stevia protoplasts, various factors such as type and concentration of enzymes, osmoticum, incubation time,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/13884

Existence and Structure of Entire Large Positive Radial Solutions for A Class of Quasilinear Elliptic Systems

Dianpeng He & Zuodong Yang · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

In this paper, we consider the problem for the existence of the entire positive radial solutions of quasilinear elliptic system   And, we also consider the following quasilinear elliptic system:   Using the theory of ordinary differential equation, iteration method and comparison...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/6354

Level of Organochlorine Pesticides Residue in Fish, Water and Sediment in Biu Dam (Reservoir) Borno State Nigeria

D. Y. Shinggu, O. N. Maitera & J. T. Barminas · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

The health risks posed by organochlorine compounds to the total environment have continued to elicit concern among researchers in developing countries worldwide. Hence, this study focused on investigating the levels of Organochlorine pesticides residues in water sediment and fish...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/13199

Optimization and Kinetic Study for the Removal of Chromium (VI) Ions by Acid Treated Sawdust Chitosan Composite Beads

N. M. I. Alhaji & K. M. Tajun Meera Begum · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

Aims: To study the adsorption efficiency of acid-treated sawdust composite beads (SDCCB) for Cr(VI) ions and to optimize the process variables using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Study Design: Preparation of SDCCB, Characterization of SDCCB, Study of influence of variables...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/13834

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Reaction of Malachite Green and Dithionite Ion

S. O. Idris, A. Tanimu, J. F. Iyun & Y. Mohammed · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

The kinetics of the oxidation of malachite green, MG+, by dithionite ions, S2O42- have been studied spectrophotometrically in an aqueous acid free medium. The investigation was carried out under pseudo- first order conditions of an excess of dithionite concentration. Reaction con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/12428

Cost-Price Squeeze in Export Oriented Crop Production: Welfare Implication for Commercialized Smallholder Tea Producers in Kenya

B. L. Kiplimo, L. Inyanje, V. Ngeno, T. Kipkurgat & M. C. Lopokoiyit · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Tea production, a leading export crop in Kenya and produced largely by smallholders was analyzed to determine how the input and output prices adjust to both inflation and exchange rates. It was hypothesized that prices received and prices paid by farmers are not cointegrated and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12398

An Econometric Analysis of Determinants of External Debt in Pakistan

Rehmat Ullah Awan, Akhtar Anjum & Shazia Rahim · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Present study examined macroeconomic determinants of external debt in Pakistan using annual time series data from 1976 to 2010.Cointegration technique has been used to find long run equilibrium relationship while short run dynamics have been analyzed using ECM. By applying ARDL m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/8837

An Empirical Analysis of Monetary Policies on Stock Price Distortion in Nigeria: Implications on Real Sector

Onafalujo Akinwunmi Kunle & Eke Patrick Omoruyi · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

A market economy functions through competitive model where pricing is the control and indirect agent of economic development. Imperfect markets however result from various influences that are dominant enough to creating information asymmetry thereby causing unsystematic disequili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13851

Instrumental Analysis of Foods: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry for Determination of Metals in Cereals and Fast Ion Chromatography Analysis for Minerals in Sport Drinks

Ronald Bartzatt & Conrad Martinez · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: Foods are analyzed for their content for important reasons that include: Adherence to government regulations, nutritional labeling, authentication, inspection (for grading), safety, quality control and detection of adulterants. Study Design: Inductively coupled plasma mass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13579

Constraints to Achieving Household Food Security in North Central Nigeria

Mary O. Agada & Edwin M. Igbokwe · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2014

This study identified constraints militating against the attainment of household food security among three ethnic groups in North Central Nigeria in 2011. A sample of 340 households was interviewed using structured questionnaires. Factor analysis was used to isolate and name the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/13758

A Hybrid Concurrency Control Strategy for Mobile Database Systems

Salman Abdul Moiz · Advances in Research · 2014

The inherent limitations of mobile database systems makes concurrency control an important problem. Several pessimistic and optimistic strategies for achieving concurrency control in mobile database systems are presented in literature. The pessimistic strategies achieve concurren...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/12406

Reminiscence Processes Using Mashups Dedicated to the Design of Lifelogging System

Yu- Wei Chen, Yee Ming Chen, Yi Jen Peng & Wan- Jung Leu · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: The research study is about designing and developing digital reminiscence systems that can be used by people with early-stage dementia as aiding memory tools. Methodology: The design of a lifelogging system that captures photos, timeline and spatial information to facilitat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/11588

Effect of Stream Sizes and Furrow Geometry on Furrow Irrigation Erosion in Samaru, Northern Nigeria

Jibrin M. Dibal, H. E. Igbadun & B. G. Umara · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2014

Furrow irrigation is one the most widely used means of water application to crops in Samaru and environs. Erosion created by furrow irrigation is threatening the sustainability of furrow irrigation in Samaru. The continuous loss of soil rich in plant nutrients depresses the produ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/12490

Stochastic Frontier Analysis with Price Risk: An Application to Organic Tea Production in Vietnam

Nghia Dai Tran & John F. Yanagida · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

Traditionally, tea famers have been used chemicals to protect products. But an over usage of pesticides or preservation compounds has negatively affected on the environment and human health. When the living standard has been improved, consumers have changed into buying cleaner an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/13095