Aims: Pectinases are extracellular enzymes produced by microorganisms which break down pectic polysaccharides of plant tissues into simpler molecules like galacturonic acids. Polygalacturonase catalyzes hydrolysis of α-1,4-glycosidic linkages in polygalacturonic acid producing D-...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/29593
Breeding value is the main parameter of initial screening through top cross analysis as it represents the general combining ability (GCA) effects of individual test line. Two hundred fifty four top crosses were produced as a result of crossing between 254 doubled haploid lines (D...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/29522
Protein coated ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) are prepared by green synthesis method in egg albumin medium. HRTEM analysis and absorption at~360 nm along with ~ 280 nm indicate the formation of protein coated ZnO NPs. Fluorescence study reveals the tryptophan emission~ 340 nm as well as...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/29626
Context: A number of antioxidants have been proposed for certain products; however, little information is available about the efficacy of vegetable oil lecithin as antioxidant in food products. Aim: The study was designed to extract and study oil from melon seed, then isolate and...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28465
Aims: Thermophilic cyanobacteria generally grow in sulphur containing thermal springs. Mesophilic cyanobacteria have optimal temperature in the range of 28°C to 37°C. The aim of the study was to see whether mesophilic cyanobacteria can grow at elevated temperature in the presence...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/27501
The aim of the study was to determine the proximate composition, phytochemical composition and the antimicrobial potentials of the extracts of Xylopia aethiopica and Gongronema latifolium on some commonly encountered pathogens. The proximate composition results reveal that both p...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28423
The state of art of new plant breeding techniques has been developed at the back drop of progress accomplished in plant biotechnology to meet global challenges in food production. Some of the new plant breeding techniques are adopted by commercial breeders. The widely employed n...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/27846
The bacterial population, distribution and physicochemical properties of soils adjoining a major dumpsite in Uyo, Nigeria were investigated to assess the effect of dumpsite wastes on the soil health. Composite soil samples (0-20 cm depth) collected from four (4) sampling points I...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28286
Aims: For determination of levels and types of intraspecific diversity in the identified groups, electrophoresis studies and soil studies were employed. Study Design: This study has designed base on accumulation of species and laboratory works. Place and Duration of Study: Depart...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28384
Aim: Insects secret antimicrobial peptides into the hemolymph to protect themselves against bacterial infection. This study aimed to test the antibacterial activity of the usherhopper, Poekilocerus bufonius hemolymph against positive (two species) and negative (six species) gram...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/29030