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Percentage Yield Difference, an Index for Evaluating Intercropping Efficiency

A. I. Afe & S. Atanda · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aim: To evaluate intercropping efficiency using percentage yield difference (PYD) and to    compare the index with other indices. Study Design: The design was a 2 X 5 factorial in a randomized complete block design, and replicated three times. Location: The study was carried out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12405

Marine Environment: A Potential Pool of Isolating Antibiotic Producing Bacteria with Novel Characteristics

Sarwat Saleem & Atia Iqbal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: This review article analyze the data based on antibiotic producing bacteria isolated from different poles of marine environment globally and further more their antibiotic potential against different pathogenic microbes. Microorganisms are potential source of metabolites wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13567

Efficacy of Lambda-Cyhalothrin Treated Blinds (LTBs) on the Control of Malaria Infection among Off–Campus Students of Kwara State University Malete-Nigeria

Abdulazeez A. Abubakar, Hassan Abdulwasiu Oladele, Nassar A. Sulaiman & Sunday Ojo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: The study was conducted between October 2012 and May, 2013 with the aim of determining the effect of Lambda-cyhalothrin treated blinds on control of malaria infection. 400 blood samples were collected from 106 households. Study Design: It is an experimental study involving...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/9025

Hygienic Status of Cow Milk and Wara from Local Fulani Herdsmen in two Western States of Nigeria

F. Oluwafemi & S. Lawal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: Microorganisms in milk and milk products are considered to pose certain hygienic risks for human health. The study aim was to assess the microbial load of cows’ milk from free-grazing cattle and local cheeses (wara) produced from milk. Study Design: Samples of milk and soft...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13469

Single Cell PCR Using Y Chromosome Specific Repeat for Sexing

Elham Arbabi Aval, Frouzandeh Mahjoubi & Raheleh Torabi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: Embryo sexing is one of the important ways for sex selection of offspring. This is a potential method to considerably improve animal breeding and the efficiency of dairy and meat production. A novel repeated sequence specific to male cattle has been identified and named S4....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/13828

Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns of Vulvovaginal Candida species among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda

Kiguli James Mukasa, Itabangi Herbert, Atwine Daniel, Kibuka Livingstone Sserunkuma, Bazira Joel & Byarugaba Frederick · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To identify the Candida species that cause vulvovaginal candidiasis and determine their antifungal susceptibility patterns. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study.  Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the antenatal clinic of Mbarara Regional Refe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13804

Effect of Sulphur-Based Amino Acids with or without Formic Acid on Performance and Microbial Load of Broiler Chickens

A. D. Ologhobo, O. A. Adeniji, I. O. Adejumo & O. O. Adeleye · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of sulphur-based amino acids with or without formic acid on performance and microbial load of broiler chickens in a 56-day feeding trial. One hundred and ninety-two one-day old unsexed Arbor Acre broilers were used. The birds wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13841

Genetic Characterization of Rhizobia Associated with Horse Gram [Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.] Based on RAPD and RFLP

Prabhavati Edulamudi, Anthony Johnson Antony Masilamani, Venkata Ramana Sai Gopal Divi, Vishnuvardhan Zakkula & Veera Mallaiah Konada · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: To genetically characterize rhizobia collected from the root nodules of Horse gram plants grown in different soil samples by using the methods RAPD and RFLP. Place and Duration of Study: Root nodules were collected from the plants grown in soil samples collected from differe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11457

Community-Acquire CTX-M Beta-Lactamase Enteric Isolates in Abeokuta, Nigeria

P. A. Akinduti, A. Oluwadun, B. Iwalokun, O. M. Onagbesan & O. Ejilude · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: To study the emergence of the community-acquire CTX-M beta-lactamase genes among the residents in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Study Design: To determine the prevalence rate of CTX-M beta-lactamase genes in enteric multi-resistant ESBL isolates found among the Abeokuta residents.  Pla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/5622

Sustainable Utilization of Rice Husk Activated Charcoal Through Phytoremediation

E. O. Olagunju, L. O. Ajala & A. G. Farombi · Physical Science International Journal · 2014

The performance of rice husk-based activated carbon prepared by carbonization and chemical activation with zinc chloride was tested with effluent from 7UP Bottling Company, Ngwo, Enugu State, Nigeria, using standard protocols. The result indicated a significant (P<0.05) increa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2015/12318

Isolation and Screening of Amylase from Moulds Associated with the Spoilage of Some Fermented Cereal Foods

A. M. Omemu, G. Bamigbade, A. O. Obadina & T. M. Obuotor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: The aim of the study is to isolate moulds from spoilt samples of three fermented cereal foods (ogi, eko, pap) and screen the mould for amylase production. Study Design: Primary screening for amylase production by the mould isolates was determined on starch agar. Isolates ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11190

The Increasing Role of Chemistry in Understanding Triboelectric Charging of Insulating Materials – A Paradigm Shift

Meurig W. Williams · Physical Science International Journal · 2014

Triboelectric charging of insulating materials has traditionally been considered a physics problem, but chemistry is playing a rapidly increasing role. Several important advances have been made since the last reviews. These developments, together with description of the role of c...

Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2015/14033

Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of MBL Genes among Uropathogens Isolated in Mumbai City

Tariq Mobashshera & K. Aruna · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: Growing incidences of the pathogens producing Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) has been observed in many countries including India. They are carbapenemases that are capable of hydrolysing carbapenems that are often considered as a last resort antibiotic, for infections caused by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13762

The Quantum Hydrodynamic Formulation of Dirac Equation and Its Generalized Stochastic and Non-linear Analogs

Piero Chiarelli · Physical Science International Journal · 2014

The quantum hydrodynamic-like equations as a function of two real sets of variables (i.e., the 4x4 action matrix and the 4-dimensional wave function modulus vector) of the Dirac equation are derived in the present work.  The paper shows that in the low velocity limit the equation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2015/12534

Strains of Newcastle disease Virus, Circulating among Sick Poultry Flocks in Nsukka-Nigeria

Maduike C. O. Ezeibe, John A. O. Okoye, Ihuoma E. Ezeala, Ijeoma J. Mbuko & Augustine A. Ngene · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: To study prevalence of the different strains of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) circulating among sick poultry flocks, NDV detected from disease outbreaks in Nsukka-Nigeria were characterized into the three main NDV strains. Materials and Methods: NDV was detected from 63 case...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/7129