Chlorpyrifos is a widely used Organophosphorus pesticide for pest control, leading to increased risk for humans and wildlife exposure. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of chlorpyrifos on birth outcome in pregnant female wistar rats (Rattus novergicus). An...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i830177
The proximate and mineral analyses were conducted in the Department of Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria, in May 2019. The study was carried out to determine the proximate and mineral composition of the fruit of Ficus poli...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i830178
Understanding relationships and linkages in a commodity value chain is a crucial step in Value Chain Analysis. The objective of this study was to identify and map the stakeholders of Moringa Value Chain in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu. Structured interview schedules were used...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730176
Background: Okra fruits have been found to be efficient in managing hyperlipidemia. But, there are different varieties of Okra, and whether antihyperlipidemic efficiency varies with the varieties has not been reported. Aim of the Study: The aim of the study was to validate antihy...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730174
The importance of sourcing products of natural origin in boosting immunity against infectious diseases during therapeutic interventions especially in developing countries has been underscored. The need therefore arose to investigate candidate sources within locally available flor...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730173
Nanotechnology is one of the upcoming topics in the present era. Nanoparticles are synthesized by physical and chemical methods but limitations are due to their toxicity. Hence, green synthesis is more on demand which involves the use of plants, bacteria and fungi. In this review...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730172
No one within the past later a long time had in intellect that the oxygen we breathe that contributes to sparing the lives of millions of patients and the most component of life has no harmful impacts on the body. Oxygen and water are the soul of living beings in common but benea...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i730171
Aim: To assess height, weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) of children attending anganwadi centers. Sample: Ninety children attending the anganwadi centers in the age group of two to six years were studied. Study Design: A random study was done to assess anthropometric measurements...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i630175
Aminatou Hamida, Massai Tchima Jacob, Oumarou Palou Madi, Yaboki Elisabeth, Boursi Jérémie, Aoutaksa Bouba Christian & Ranava Dieudonné·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2020
This study aims to determine which accession of cashew has the best growth rate and germination in the nursery. Trial was conducted in the year 2019 using split-plot design. The first factor is the provenance of seeds, namely the Sudano-Sahelian zone and High Guinean savannah zon...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i630170
Duck production is a growing poultry enterprise in Nigeria and they are mostly reared in extensive management system. However, the haematological profiles as influenced by the tropical environment have not been well documented. The objective of the present study was to examine th...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i630169