The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is a major agricultural pest in the world, belonging to the family Noctuidae within the order Lepidoptera, and undergoes diapause in the pupal stage. During the pupal stage, HaDH acts on the prothoracic gland to stimulate the synthesis o...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6809
Background: Northern Nigeria, particularly Katsina State, bears a disproportionate burden of child malnutrition and infectious diseases. These conditions interact synergistically within a syndemic framework, exacerbated by social and environmental inequities, leading to worse out...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6808
Introduction: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) is a vital legume crop in semi-arid regions due to its adaptability to low soil fertility and limited water availability. Despite its considerable potential, cowpea yields in sub-Saharan Africa remain substantially low, which is par...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6807
Cellulase enzymes are key biocatalysts with wide industrial relevance, particularly in food and beverage processing. Despite its significance, efficient production and purification methods are still needed to meet industrial demands. Recent studies have explored the cellulose-deg...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6806
The ever-increasing incidence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens necessitates the exploration of alternative therapeutic agents, particularly those sourced from medicinal plants. Among the numerous medicinal plants under investigation, Momordica charantia, commonly known...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6805
Adou Bla Sonia Béatrice ACHIH, Yves Djina, Kouakou Adaye YAO, Meuwiah Betty Faulet & Tia Jean Gonnety·Biotechnology Journal International·2025
Attiéké, a staple food from Côte d’Ivoire, is the most widely consumed cassava-based product in the country. Popular across all social classes and age groups, it is central to both rural and urban diets. Attiéké is a fermented cassava semolina cooked by steaming. The "glaçage" te...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i5804
Background and Aim: Various feeds and food grains are contaminated with mycotoxins produced by certain fungi along with other secondary metabolites due to long term storage, storage condition, or improper handling during harvest. The economic effects attributed to mycotoxin infec...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i5803
In Nigeria, crops are usually cultivated during the rainy season when there is high incidence of diseases such as damping-off. The tomato varieties that are high yielding with quality fruits are affected by this damping-off during the rains. To promote increased fruit supply, dwa...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i5802
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) is an exceptional and unique crop, as all of its parts are valued for food, medicinal and even industrial purposes. However, despite these advantages, its production remains low, mainly due to soil infertility resulting from land overexpl...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i5801
Aims: The objective of this study is to determine the influence of manufacturing processes on the physicochemical parameters, mineral composition, amino acid and fatty acid composition, and the bioavailability of minerals in "Datou" obtained from the seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i5800