Amidases, also known as amidohydrolases (EC 3.5.1.4), are enzymes within the nitrilase superfamily or amidase signature family. They hydrolyze amides and nitriles into their corresponding acids while releasing ammonia. These enzymes are widely used in biotechnology and industry....
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5741
This study investigates the genetic divergence and yield and quality-related attributes of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) through principal component analysis (PCA) and genetic divergence studies. Conducted during the Kharif 2022 season at the Seed Breeding Farm, Rice Improvement...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5738
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are gaining attention for their UV photoprotective properties and potential applications in biomedical fields, cosmetics, and toiletries. In this study, Nostoc calcicola a genus of cyanobacteria distributed in freshwater were tested for MAA pro...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5737
The process of genetic engineering modifies the genes regulating various attributes of seed quality by fabricating or redesigning some of the DNA sequences within an organism which affects germination, growth, and storage performance. Providing molecular dissection as a tool for...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5736
Kombucha is a beverage that undergoes fermentation. The intake of it has markedly risen in recent decades owing to its purported advantageous benefits. Consequently, it has evolved into a heavily marketed beverage that is mass-produced. Kombucha is characterised by rich chemical...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5735
Aims: The objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of different extraction processes on the quality of butter produced in each region. Study Design: The production of shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) is an activity widely practiced in the North of Côte d’Ivoire usin...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4734
The study is the first attempt to highlight about callus induction and plantlet regeneration in rice variety ‘Nerica 3’ using mature seed as explant and using five regeneration media with plant growth regulators (BA, IAA, and 2,4-D) at different concentrations in other to establi...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4733
Molecular docking and bioinformatics have emerged as pivotal tools in the realm of drug discovery, significantly transforming the landscape of pharmaceutical research and development. These computational techniques enable scientists to predict, analyze, and expedite the identific...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4732
Mechanosensitive channels are integral membrane proteins in bacterial cell membranes as well as archaea, and eukaryotes. The role of these bacterial mechanosensitive channels is essential for protecting cells from structural damage during hypoosmotic shock. Mechanosensitive chann...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4731
The current study was carried out on soybean variety JS 20-98 seeds that were treated to varying concentrations of plant growth regulators (PGRs). These seeds were used in field studies using Randomised Block Design (RBD) with four replications, and the observations were recorded...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i4730