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Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

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Comparative Appraisal of the Total Phenolic Content, Flavonoids, Free Radical Scavenging Activity and Nutritional Qualities of Pleurotus ostreatus (EM-1) and Pleurotus eous (P-31) Cultivated on Rice (Oryzae sativa) Straw in Ghana

N. K. Kortei & M. Wiafe- Kwagyan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aim: The nutritional and anti- nutritional qualities of Pleurotus ostreatus (EM-1) and Pleurotus eous (P-31) cultivated on rice straw were compared. Methodology: In vitro antioxidant analysis, proximate analysis, refractometry, atomic absorption and Atwaters procedure. Results: N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/16522

Studies on Optimization of Amylase Production by Streptomyces cheonanensis VUK-A Isolated from Mangrove Habitats

Krishna Naragani, Vijayalakshmi Muvva, Rajesh Kumar Munaganti & B. S. S. N. Hima Bindu · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: To optimize the cultural parameters for enhanced amylase production by Streptomyces cheonanensis VUK-A. Place and Duration of the Study: Coringa mangrove ecosystem of Andhra Pradesh, India, between June 2012 and July 2013. Methodology: About 20 actinobacterial strains were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/18025

Physico-chemical and Culture-dependent Microbiological Characterization of Spent Pleurotus Composts from Three Different Agro-based Wastes

A. A. Ibiene, P. O. Okerentugba, F. A. Orji & E. N. Dike · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aim: Physico-chemical and culture-dependent microbiological properties of spent mushroom compost (SMC) were investigated. Study Design: The physico-chemical and microbiological properties of spent mushroom composts were determined using standard methods. Place and Duration of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/16065

Microbiological Assessment of Ready-to-Eat Foods (RTEs) for the Presence Bacillus species

C. E. Aruwa & F. A. Akinyosoye · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

This study aimed to microbiologically assess some ready-to-eat (RTE) foods for presence of Bacillus species. Hygienic conditions of the food vending sites were also considered. Samples were purchased from nine sale points. Sixty ready-to-eat (RTE) food samples (Buns, Meat pie, Eg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/17407

Studies on Anti-diarrheal Activity of Cassia sieberiana in Mice

Madubuike G. Kelechi & Onyeacholam O. Favour · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Purpose: Cassia sieberiana (Fabaceae), is one plant that has been reported to possess numerous pharmacological activities. The purpose of this study is to scientifically investigate its anti-diarrheal property. Methods: The anti-diarrheal activity of the methanol extract of Cassi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/13810

Hepatoprotective Effects of Garcina kola (Bitter kola) against Paracetamol- Induced Oxidative Damage and Glycogen Degranulation in Hepatocytes of Adult Male Wistar Rats

E. Memudu Adejoke, D. Akinrinade Ibukun, Erommonselle Esther & M. Afodun Adam · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Introduction: The liver is an organ with a particular function of synthesizing and storing glycogen from glucose and other sources. Paracetamol has a compound called acetaminophen that produces a toxic metabolite N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), which is capable inducing se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15828

Fungal Strain Improvement of Aspergillus brasiliensis for Overproduction of Xylanase in Submerged Fermentation through UV Irradiation and Chemicals Mutagenesis

Hooi Ling Ho & Kuan Fai Ho · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: One of the major outlooks in biotechnology is to enhance enzymes production using various strains of microorganisms. Filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus brasiliensis has been found to be the most promising strain as it produces extracellular enzymes such as xylanase which...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/17274

Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Giardia Spp in Different Drinking Water Sources in Karak

Lubna Hassan & Fahim Ullah · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: The study was conducted to know the prevalence of Giardia spp in different sources of water in District Karak Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Methods of Study: A total of 65 water samples was collected from different villages of District Karak was tested in the lab of the Dep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15937