Background: The people of Awka urban show an increasing trend of using well water resulting to unreliable and quality-compromised water supply. Aim: Effects of depth and seasons on the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of selected well water samples in Awka urban, Anamb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i130096
Ukamaka Elizabeth Okafor, Asolo Chioma Helen & Ogonna Daniel Nwankwo·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Artemisinin-based combination therapy had been recommended for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Africa. Aim: This study investigated the effects of artesunate/amodiaquine (A/A) and dihydroartemisinin/ piperaquine (D/P) on some blood parameters and histopathology of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i130097
Aims: To analyze the chemical constituents of ethyl acetate extract from MSR-1707 to promote the rational utilization of the mushroom resources. Methodology: MSR-1707 belongs to the genus Nigrospora sp. It was extracted by ethyl acetate, then the extract was analyzed by Gas Chrom...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i430094
In vitro: regeneration of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. was achieved from cotyledonary nodes explants. In this study, used 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) and α-Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) of plant growth regulators with different concentrations individually as well as in combination and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i430095
Godswill J. Udom, Jude E. Okokon, John A. Udobang, Daniel N. Obot & Nkechi J. Onyeukwu·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Dr Iguedo Goko Cleanser® is a polyherbal mixture promoted as an effective herbal remedy for numerous diseases. Study aimed to evaluate the toxicity concern of the polyherbal mixture (PHM) on lipid profile and oxidative status in Wistar rats of both gender. Acute toxicity study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i430093
Accurate and timely SARS-CoV-2 detection in suspected persons is crucial in the fight against its spread. Many techniques have been developed to meet up with the continuously growing demand, however some of these techniques lack the required accuracy, sensitivity and specificity....
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i430092
Research on soil ecological systems, such as the soil characteristics and properties of the soil micro-flora system, is essential in the sustainable production of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.).The role of using beneficial microorganisms in the sustainable production of black pep...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i430091
H. W. Djengue, A. Adjatin, G. Agbankpé, Z. Bonou- gbo, A. Tossougbo, J. Hougbénou Houngla & A. Dansi·Asian Journal of Biology·2020
Background: Lippia multiflora Moldenk is a shrub that is present in Benin. It is used as nutritious food and its leaves and flowers are rich in mineral salts and especially vitamin A and C. Also, these leaves and flowers transformed into powders, are sold and used to flavor sauce...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i330090
Quorum sensing is defined as the effect of fluctuation in cells density on the regulation of gene expression within the cell. Approximately all bacteria produce small molecules (auto-inducers) to control Quorum sensing. S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) is responsible for auto-inducers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i330089
Reduction of Heavy metals content from the polluted soil by tanneries in sokoto metropolitan using slurry of fungi A. aculeatus, A. niger and co-slurry of both was evaluated. Heavy metal Cu, Fe, Zn, Cd, Pb, Ni, and Cr content was determined in duplicate using atomic absorption sp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2020/v9i330088