The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance have been on the increase, and as such there is a need for new and safer antimicrobials. Commonly used medicinal plants found in surrounding environments and communities can be used as medicines to treat infections. This research...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230237
A. I. Alhaji, G. A. Ajibade, T. Ellina, D. Yakubu, T. Blessing & A. O. Ume·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Aims: The study was aimed at the Phytochemical and Proximate analysis of the flower, leaf, stem bark and seed of Mangifera indica for its ability to induce sedation. Place and Duration of Study: The fresh flower, leaf, stem bark and seed of Mangifera indica (Mango) were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230236
H. A. Shindi, S. Hamisu, I. P. Aiki, M. Dabo, D. S. Senchi, Y. B. Unashi & M. M. Warah·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
A study was carried out to assess the farmer’s knowledge of insecticides usage and hazard in some selected communities in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result revealed that the majority (69 percent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230235
M. M. Ganyam, Anyaegbunam K. Zikora, N. O. Omeje, D. M. Atsembe, Christian Nelson, Ugwuoke C. Kemmeth & Cosmas Samuel·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Effluents from processed bitter cassava (Manihot esculentus) tubers as bioherbicide was applied on the leaves of Beans, Broom weed, Maize, and Itch grass and investigated. Quantitative and qualitative characterization of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) was done both in efflue...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230234
The toxicity of the combination of xylene and diesel at a 50:50 ratio on the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was investigated using a static bioassay for 96hrs. No significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in the Physicochemical parameters of the experimental water aft...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230233
Pectin is one of the most important dietary fibers as a prebiotic to determine the composition of human gut microbiome. The study was designed to investigate the pectin degradation ability of Hominibacterium faecale strain SF3T, its isolated from human feces and cultivated with d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130232
Objective: To explore and introduce into scientific circulation art medals ˗ tangible historical sources studied by medal art, a section of the special historical discipline of numismatics, related to the life and work of Gregor Mendel. Place and Duration of the Study: Institute...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130230
Few reports showed that White-rumped vulture is present in Arunachal Pradesh. However, they were reported from a few places only. Such sightings suggest that either the region is not explored completely or the habitats are not suitable for the species. Therefore, knowing and pred...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130229
Romanus A. Umoh, Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Anwanabasi E. Udoh, Inyang J. Udoh, Otobong E. Umanah & Winnie E. Emeh·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Launaea taraxacifolia from the family Compositae is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, hypertention, cancer, malaria, bacterial infections and arthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate pharmacognostic and taxonomic parameters such as microscopy, micromeritics, ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130228
Shaira D. Cambarihan, Emylle Ruth P. Patricio & Leonel P. Lumogdang·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
The study aimed to determine the presence of fecal and nonfecal coliforms in selected drinking water sources of Santa Maria, Davao Occidental. Three (3) barangays were purposively identified as sampling sites, namely: Barangay Pongpong, Barangay San Isidro, and Barangay San Roque...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130227