A. A. Imam, M. D. Ezema, I. U. Muhammad, M. K. Atiku, A. J. Alhassan, A. Idi, H. Abdullahi & A. Mohammed·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
Alstonia boonei, a plant locally called ‘Egbu’ in South Eastern Nigeria is used traditionally in the treatment of malaria in the region. This research was carried out to evaluate in vivo antimalarial activity of different solvents extract (aqueous, methanol and chloroform) of Als...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36235
Introduction: Despite decades of intensive research, lead toxicity still remains one of the most health concerns. Hence, risks posed by lead are more likely to be determined by individual susceptibility as delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD) gene can modify lead toxicoki...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35844
Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a protocol for in vitro regeneration of a Nigerian indigenous pumpkin (C. pepo L.) via seedling-derived cotelydon, cotyledonary node and hypocotyl explants. Study Design: A combination of 0.00, 1.00, 2.00 and 3.00 mgl-1 of 6-Benzylaminopu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35756
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological disorder of men with multi-factorial etiology, particularly affecting the lifestyle of elderly patients. Sex steroid hormones essential for the development and growth of normal prostate are recognized as major risk factors...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35896
The word “Roost” means “a sleeping house of fowls”. The roosting ecology of Black-winged kite was studied from January 2012 to December 2014 in rural and urban areas of Churu city and rural areas of Ratangarh of Churu district, Rajasthan, India (Lat 29˚ N, Long 75˚ E and 286 Msl)...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36661
The effects of salicylic acid (SA), glyphosate (Gly) and interaction of SA + Gly on seed germination and seedling growth, leaf morphology, cell ultrastructure and physiological alterations of Vicia faba plants were evaluated. SA (50 and 100 µM) reduced root seedling growth. Expos...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36097
El Hazzat Naila, Artib Mariam, El Gabardi Soumaya, Jihane Touati, Mohamed Chliyeh, Amina Ouazzani Touhami, Rachid Benkirane & Allal Douira·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
The diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) was examined in the cut and filled slopes of Taza region (North-East of Morocco). The identification of the spores isolated from these two types of slopes has revealed 29 species belonging to 7 genera: Glomus (14 species), Acaul...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35621
Rama Krishna Alla, K. N. Raghavendra Swamy, Ritu Vyas, Anusha Konakanchi, Vineeth Guduri & Praveen Gadde·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
Aims: To investigate the effects of silver nanoparticles on the flexural strength of three commercial heat-cure denture base materials such as Lucitone199, Trevlon, and TriplexHot. Methodology: A total of 150 specimens were fabricated and assigned equally among the three selected...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36581
Aim: To evaluate antibacterial effect of haemolymph in edible snail against multi-drug resistant bacterial isolates. Study Design: This was an experimental study involving susceptibility testing of bacterial isolates to haemolymph extracts of edible snail. Place and Duration of S...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/33964
Aims: The primary aim of this work was to investigate the impact of foliar application of SA on the leaf gas exchange, the accumulation of secondary metabolites and Lipoxygenase Inhibitory activity (LOX) in medicinal plant C. asiatica. Study Design: The study used randomized comp...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36153