Botrytis cinerea is a necrotrophic fungal plant pathogen distributed worldwide. The early stages of epidemiology namely spore germination is a topic of great interest among researchers. In the current study, the effect of various physical, chemical and nutritional factors on germ...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2013/2772
Aims: Field experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of methods of seedbed preparation via clearing of existing vegetation and organic amendments on some soil properties, growth and yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Study Design: The treatments consisted of 2 b...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2013/1967
Aims: To determine the anti-cytotoxic effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) against extracellular and intracellular Clostridium difficile toxins. Study Design: Co-culture system. Place and Duration of Study: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, School of...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/3068
The study discusses use of indigenous knowledge as a strategy for climate change adaptation among farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. The local farmers in this region through the indigenous knowledge systems have developed and implemented extensive adaptation strategies that have enab...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2013/1856
We have simulated the Chalcogenide glass (ChG)-based nanostructures which are used as substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). A discrete dipole approximation method was used and calculated results are compared to those of experimental. The results of simulation a...
Aims: The aim of this article is twofold; analyze a performance management system (PMS) in a holistic manner, and evaluate the goodness of this PMS based in its ability to create the ex ante conditions to achieve organizational objectives. Study Design: Case study research. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2013/2829
Aims: This paper examined the role of export in the economic growth process in Nigeria. Study Design: Case Study. Place and Duration of Study: Nigeria. Time series data ranging from 1970 to 2009. Methodology: The study employs unit root testing, co-integration analysis and VAR G...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2013/2386
M. K. Sudarshan, D. H. Ashwath Narayana, N. R. Ramesh Masthi, M. L. Satyanarayana, Praveen Kulkarni, S. N. Madhusudana, B. C. Ramakrishna & Gangaboraiah .·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2013
Aim: To assess the feasibility of implementing "one health approach" to prevent human rabies and control animal rabies in a rural community. Study Design: Health services research in a rural setting. Place and Duration of Study: A medical college and a veterinary college along wi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/2457
To properly characterizing and modelling a hydrocarbon bearing reservoir is not an easy task because the reservoir properties vary spatially due to reservoir heterogeneities which occur at all scales, from pore scale to major reservoir units. The level of reservoir complexities u...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3089
This study was carried out to establish the effect of “Ionic Soil Stabilizer 2500” (ISS 2500) on black cotton soil. Samples were collected along Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala road in North-East Nigeria. Initial results indicated that the black cotton soil could be expansive with over 60% p...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3041
Aims: Thermal cracking of waste plastic (without catalyst) to useful chemicals. Study Design: To design the experimental procedure, we primarily concentrated on the thermal stability of the materials by bearing in mind the results of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Based on the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/1984
Aims: The effects of oven – drying (OVD), brining and oven – drying (BOVD) and smoking (SMK) on quality and shelf – life of Catfish (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus) and Tilapia (T. zillii) were evaluated. Study Design: Completely randomised block design. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2541
The behaviour of the subsurface soil upon application of a low potential field has been investigated utilizing Schlumberger configuration of Electrical resistivity survey. The characteristics of three different soil types which include sandy clay, sand-clayey loam and loamy sand...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/1818
Aims: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitors used widely and frequently as analgesics, antipyretics and anti-inflammatory agents. This study investigated the comparative effects of aspirin (ASA), ibuprofen (IBF) and diclofenac sodium (...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/2799
This article treats the cost estimates and study of the characteristics of electricity supply interruptions in industries. The impact of the characteristics (duration, timing, warning time and frequency) on the cost of interruptions is put in evidence. The model described in this...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/2854