Muharagi Samwel Jacob, Li Xiao, Mabagala Frank Stephano & Xu Anran·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Aims: To optimize the culture conditions and medium components for the production of mycelial biomass of A. delicata under submerged fermentation. Place and Duration of Study: China–Zambia Agricultural demonstration center and Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Ed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430117
The objective of the review is to update information on the recent state of the transmission of dracunculiasis. Dracunculiasis is an ancient debilitating disease that has been lingering among dwellers of rural communities in some neglected sub-tropical and tropical countries. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430115
Aims: This work is aimed at knowing the variation in community perception on mosquito-borne diseases between urban (Gombe) and rural (Filiya) of Gombe State. Study Design: Each of the two communities was sectioned into longitudinal zones and 150 houses were then randomly selected...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430114
Suranjit Singha, Tasnim Sultana, Nazmun Naher Rima, Md. Robiul Hasan & Ahsan Habib·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Aims: Our study aimed to assess the current situation of accessibility and the use of various chemicals and medicines in freshwater aquaculture. Methodology: A questionnaire interview survey was conducted among 14 aquaculture farms and 23 aqua chemical retailers. Results: Due to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430113
Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a large group of enveloped viruses with a positive-sense RNA that have characteristic spikes projecting from their surface. CoVs are well known for their large RNA genome (26-32 kb). They primarily affect mammals and birds, causing infections of the respi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430112
Olalekan Ibrahim Sobowale, Benjamin Oluwole Akinyele, Alexander Chukwunweike Odiyi, Adeyela Ibironke Okunlola, Emmanuel Oluwakayode Ajayi & Omolara Loveth Aderonmu·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Background: Indian spinach is one of the important underexploited tropical leafy vegetables which have high nutritional and medicinal value. Molecular marker technology has greatly accelerated the process involved in breeding programs for the improvement of various crops and its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430111
Background and Objectives: The Bakaran Batik industry is engaged in domestic textiles in Juwana district, Indonesia. The wastewater produced by the burnt batik is discharged into the environment without going through any prior treatment. Therefore, an effective and easy-to-implem...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i430126
Carlos N. Kabengele, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Giresse N. Kasiama, Jason T. Kilembe, Aristote Matondo, Clément L. Inkoto, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Clément M. Mbadiko, Jean Jacques D. Amogu, Gédéon N. Bongo, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Aim: The main aim of the present study is to validate the bioactivity of O. basilicum, a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat helminthiasis in DRC. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Science Faculty, University of Kinshasa, between June 2018 and March 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330110
Joshua, P. Elijah, Chukwuka, R. Somadina, A. V. Arazu, Ngoga Godfrey, M. C. Ogwuegbu & S. Cosmas·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Medicinal plants play a vital role in ensuring proper health is attained by human beings due to their antioxidants constituents. The large family Euphorbiaceae contain nearly about 300 genera and 7,500 species. Amongst all, Ricinus communis or castor bean plant has high tradition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330109
Allelopathy, an important mechanism in invasive species stems from the lack of coevolved tolerance of indigenous species to novel chemicals released by the invader species. These chemicals are key to successful invasive of species of natural plant communities and ecosystems. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330108