The microbiological properties and population dynamics of atmosphere in mesotidal estuarine of Iko River were investigated using standard microbiological and analytical procedures. The results revealed that the densities of culturable microbes in the estuary were influenced by ti...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/37643
Application of Biological Methods in the Remediation of Oil Polluted Environment in Nigeria The application of biological methods have been used to remediate oil contaminated land, to promote health and safety of our environments. These biological processes of remediation may be...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/41036
Genetic Diversity and RAPD-Based DNA Fingerprinting of Some Members of the Cucurbitaceae in Nigeria The genetic variability and relatedness of 14 species from 12 genera of the Cucurbitaceae, an important horticultural family were examined using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (R...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/40081
Aim: The toxicity of produced water (untreated and treated) obtained from exploration and production activities of the coast of Nigeria to the oyster (Crassostrea gigas) and a bacterium Vibrio fischeri was assessed. The sensitivity of the toxicity test procedures for both test or...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/38236
Aims: To identify materials combining high levels of stem sugar, grain and stover yields in local and exotic sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes. Methodology: 28 genotypes arranged in three replicated Alpha lattice design and evaluated for stem juice, grain and stover...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/39773
Concurrent Improvement of Stem Sugar, Stover and Grain Yield in Sudanese and Exotic Sorghums II: Heritability, Genetic Advance and Association Studies Aims: To investigate heritability, genetic advance from selection and the possibility of combining high levels of stem sugar with...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/39774
Premature Parturition in a Female Dog with Visceral Leishmaniasis: Case Report Background: The visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a parasitic disease that affects dogs usually transmitted by the presence of the vector, but other forms of transmission have already been reported, inclu...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/40283
Comparative Ecotoxicological Assay of E- waste (Phone Batteries) on Some Aquatic Micro Flora Aim: To determine and compare the effect of used phone batteries on Nitrosomonas spp. in tri aquatic bodies Study Design: The study employs experimental design and statistical analysis of...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/40421
Non-target Insects Captured in McPhail Traps Baited with Proteinaceous and Salts in Citrus Crop Introduction: Traps baited with food attractants are commonly used for monitoring or mass trapping of fruit flies in many crops. The use of attractive food has a limitation in terms of...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/39599
Insilico Analysis of Myostatin Gene in Selected Poultry Species Myostatin gene (GDF8) is a member of transforming growth- superfamily and has been reported to act as a negative regular of skeletal muscle during myogenesis, regulation of adipocyte function in livestock species. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/39520