This study investigated the presence of phytochemicals in the stem bark of Annona senegalensis. Phytochemicals extracted were alkanoid, flavonoid, tannin, saponin, and phenol, and the three extracts were: Cold Water Extract (CWE), Hot Water Extract (HWE) and Methanol Extracts (ME...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i230212
Aims: To analyze the effect of biostimulant formulation of Centella asiatica terpenoid extract with the addition of micronutrients on the growth and yield of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.). Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Plant Physio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i230211
Bupropion is a unique and non-nicotine smoke cessation agent, and it is using smoke cessation drugs under FDA approval despite its antidepressant effect. In the current study, we considered the short-term interaction of bupropion, adrenoceptors proprietary agonists and antagonist...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i230209
Toluene is an organic solvent that is widely used in many industrial processes and commerce. It is one of the environmental pollutants frequently associated with occupational hazards. In recent times, young people are becoming more interested in toluene addiction as a result of i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i230208
Joy Nkeiruka Dike-Ndudim, Chidinma Nnadiobi, Chizaram Winners Ndubueze & Victor Chinecherem Ndudim·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
The assessment of the microbiological status of samples of yoghurt sold in Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria, was carried out to ascertain the microbiological fitness of the yoghurt samples for consumption. The yoghurt samples were collected from areas spanning three local governments i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i230206
Elechi, Merit Amarachi, Nwosu, Onyebuchi Remigius, N. O. Bob-Manuel, Karibi & Adaobi Patricia·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Termites cause major economic losses by destroying agricultural crop trees. This study aims to survey the arboreal crop tree termites in Komkom community of Oyigbo in the Niger Delta. The study area was divided into 10 zones and 306 trees were examined for the presence of termite...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i130207
Aderinola Oluwatoyin Joseph, Adu Ayotunde Abosede, Kusemiju Victor, Mekuleyi Gabriel Olarinde & Awopetu Oluwapelumi Elizabeth·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Forty wild adult Tilapia guineensis were sourced from Ojo and Badagry creeks between January and March 2021, to investigate its morphometric character (total length, body weight, standard length, and head depth) and tissues structure (gill, muscle and small intestine) differences...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i130204
This research aims to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) leaf extract with different temperature and evaluate its activity in Vibrio sp. The synthesis was carried out by combining between silver nitrate solution and Kirinyuh leaf extract...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i130203
Imoh I. Johnny, Uwemedimo F. Umoh, Romanus A. Umoh, Mfon F. Alozie, Aniefiok S. Udobre, Arnold C. Igboasoiyi, Margaret E. Bassey, Nsima A. Andy, Inyang J. Udo & Omodot T. Umoh·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Background: Cola millenii K. Schum. is a member of Cola which is lesser-known in the family Malvaceae. The leaf is used in the treatment of ringworm, scabies, gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, cough and ophthalmia by the locals. Aim: The study determines various taxonomic, pharmacognostic a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i130202
Emmanuel Peters, Nuhu Muhammed, Lynn Maori, Maikudi Haruna, Zainab Umar, Rimamnyang C. Mamtara, Samirah David Awak & David Peter Damuut·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi causes typhoid and paratyphoid fevers respectively. Out of the one thousand two hundred and six (1206) sample analyzed for Typhoid and Paratyphoid fevers using tile method; 748 (62.0%) were positive while 458 (38%) were negative. Females...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i130201