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Proximate Compositions Evaluation and Variability among Cultivars of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Nigeria

A. M. Hamza, Agho Collins, S. G. Ado, C. E. Ikuenobe, C. D. Ataga & J. O. Odewale · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Genetic variability among the fruits of 22 date palm cultivars was studied using 6 nutritional characters to enable us classify the available germplasm into distinct groups on the basis of their genetic diversity using their nutritional characteristics from proximate composition....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/6973

Response of Sugarcane Varieties to Nitrogen and Phosphorus as Inoculated by Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus and PSB

D. V. Indi, S. V. Nalawade, S. U. Deshmukh & S. M. Pawar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Aims: To study the growth, yield and quality in two sugarcane varieties inoculated with Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus and phosphate solubilizing bacteria in normal, sodic and saline-sodic soils. Study Design: 6 x 2 x 2 factorial completely randomized design (FCRD). Place and D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/6246

Genotype by Trait Relations between Yield and some Morphological Traits of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Hybrid Varieties Based on GT Biplot

J. O. Odewale, Agho Collins, C. D. Ataga, E. C. Okolo, C. E. Ikuenobe, G. Odiowaya & M. J. Ahanon · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

The objective of this study was to evaluate the coconut hybrid varieties based on Genotype by Traits (GT) biplot to examine its usefulness in visualizing coconut trait relationship and its application in genotypes comparison. The experimental design was a randomized complete bloc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/7083

A Preliminary Study of Stock Picking in the Construction Industry of Taiwan: Efficient Market Hypothesis Revisited

Yu-wei Lan, Dan Lin & Yu-Je Lee · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

One of the trading techniques that become popular among many traders is the technical analysis, which prospers through the first half of the 20th century. In recent years, this method is used less frequently and works only for less liquid securities. However, Aldridge (2009) find...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/6937

Antifungal Properties and Chemical Analysis of Essential Oil from Vitex negundo Seeds

Hong-Wei Ai, Yue-Xin Kang, Yang Cao & Cheng-Jian Zheng · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: To investigate the constituents and antimicrobial activity of essential oil from Vitex negundo seeds. Study Design: The essential oil of Vitex negundo seeds was prepared by hydrodistillation. GC/MS technique was used to determine the volatile constituents in the oil. A tota...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/7079

Solubilization of Poorly Water Soluble Drug Using Mixed Solvency Approach for Aqueous Injection

Love Kumar Soni, Shailendra Singh Solanki & Rajesh Kumar Maheshwari · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aim: 1) To increase water solubility of indomethacin drug using mixed solvency approach. 2) To employ use of non toxic solubilizers for increasing solubility of a poorly water soluble drug. Study Design: Trial and error based experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Schoo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/4281

Periodontal Treatment Needs and Oral Ulceration in Children and Adolescents with Celiac Disease

Reem H. Dababneh & Ruwaida Hijazeen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: To determine periodontal treatment needs and the incidence of oral ulceration among children and adolescents with celiac disease and to compare their findings with a healthy age and gender-matched control group. Methods: A prospective study was conducted at King Hussein Medi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7580

Listeria spp. and Enterobacteriaceae Group in Sandwiches of Meat and Meat Products

Rashed A. Zaghloul, Moustafa A. El-Shenawy, Naseem A. Neweigy, Hamed E. Abou-Aly, Raouf K. El-dairouty, Wagih I. El-Kholy, Mohamed T. Fouad, J. M. Soriano, J. Mañes & Lydia Micó · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the Egyptian street-vended sandwiches of meat and meat products for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Enterobacteriaceae group. To evaluate the microbiological quality of street-vended sandwiches of meat and meat products sold in Cairo-Egypt. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7417

Isolation, Identification and Optimization of Culture Conditions of Bacillus sp. Strain PM1 for Alkalo-thermostable Amylase Production

Kinshuk Sharma, Sarita Bhutty, S. M. Paul Khurana & Urvashi Kumar Kohli · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To isolate and optimize the culture conditions for thermo stable and alkaline amylase production from bacteria. Study Design: Optimization of different physiological and nutritional parameters for amylase production and kinetic studies of amylase. Place and Duration of Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6873

Adhesion, Autoaggregation and Hydrophobicity of Six Lactobacillus Strains

Anwar A. Abdulla, Thikra A. Abed & A. M. Saeed · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess probiotic attributes such as adhesion, auto aggregation, hydrophobicity and antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus strains from dairy products. Methodology: In this study, the autoaggregation, coaggregation, hydrophobicity and adhering a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6462

Role of Platelets Rich Plasma in Management of Osteoporotic Fractures

Ajai Singh, Sabir Ali, Abbas Ali Mahdi & Rajeshwar Nath Srivastava · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Management of osteoporotic fracture is challenging. In most clinical settings, skeletal regenerations are biologically optimized, but still many patients continue to experience delayed or impaired healing. Methods to enhance these healing processes, are needed to decrease patient...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6130

Application of Pesticides in Rice-prawn (Crustaceans) Culture: Perception and Its Impacts

M. Nahid Hasan, H. M. Rakibul Islam, Y. Mahmud, K. K. U. Ahmed & S. Siddiquee · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The general purpose of this study was to evaluate farmers’ awareness towards the pesticides used in rice-prawn integrated culture technique. Randomly selected survey technique was applied through direct observations and personal interviews for this study. : Data were collected fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7125

Waist Circumference and Metabolic Syndrome: A Review

Abdoljalal Marjani · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

It is known that there is an increasing in prevalence of metabolic syndrome worldwide. The most investigated component of metabolic syndrome is waist circumference. The World Health Organization reported that waist circumference is the easiest and most efficient anthropometric in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6811

Teratological Changes Generative Various of Wheat in a Weak Chloride Salinity

N. V. Terletskaya, N. A. Khailenko & L. K. Mamonov · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: We examined the cytological response of generative cells in different varieties and types of wheat under salt stress to understand how the physiological state of plants is related to growth conditions and productivity. Study Design: This study was conducted in the Laborator...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6552

ROS and Antioxidant System of Triticum durum after Water Stress

Issaad Ghozlene, Djebar Mohammed-Reda, Rouabhi Rachid & Berrebbah Houria · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: Water stress is the cause of many disturbances in plants. This work focuses on the effects of water stress on the roots and seeds of a durum wheat (Triticum durum) of the GTA variety. Study Design: After germination, the plants were submitted to water stress, and many enzyma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5321