Aims: To determine the population dynamics and assess the exploitation level of Mystus gulio, Acanthopagrus latus, Chelon parsia, Otolithoides pama and Lates calcarifer in the Sundarbans ecosystem of Bangladesh. Study Design: Monthly length-frequency data of five fish species wer...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230122
The variability of organic matter across four contrasting land uses namely oil palm plantation OPPL, sand mining site SM, tenuously cultivated land CCL and primary Forest (PFL) were evaluated in Imo State. Results obtained showed that the percentage of sand decreased down the de...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230121
Etuh Monday Alexander, John Chinyere Aguiyi, Iorjiim Walter Mdekera, Ochala Sunshine Ogwu, Oyeniran Oluwatosin Imoleayo, Chinelo Vera Ugokwe & Dung Pam·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2019
Objective: To screen the toxic effect of Mangifera indica aqueous leaf extract in Drosophila melanogaster. Materials and Methods: Phytochemical screening was carried out. 20 Adult flies were exposed to 7.5 mg, 15 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg and 100 mg /10 g diet for acute toxicity (168hrs)...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i230120
Introduction: Irvingia gabonensis belongs to the Irvingiaceae plant family and commonly known as the African bush mango, wild mango, Dika nut and Manguier sauvage. The fruits of I. gabonensis are edible and their use in traditional medicine has been reported for the treatment of...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130119
The cagaita fruit is widely distributed in the Brazilian Cerrado and is ideal for their sensory peculiarities, may be constituted in rich vehicle of vitamins and minerals, and its limited consumption to an essentially extractive process. This study aimed to evaluate the physical...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130118
Functional properties of flour blends from water yam, yellow maize and African yam bean were investigated in this study. Standard method for dry- milling operation was used in the flour processing. Four flour samples were compounded in the ratios of (AFK) 40%WY: 30%YM: 30%AYB; (B...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130117
Objective: This study was carried out to purify and characterize a carbohydrate-binding and cell-agglutinating protein, lectin, from Pterocarpus osun seeds and also to evaluate its antioxidant and antibacterial potential. Methods: Isolation and purification of the lectin were don...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130116
Aim: To determine whether non-secretion of ABH blood group antigens was associated with Sickle Cell Anaemia. Materials and Methods: Haemaglutination inhibition test was carried out on saliva samples from 300 individuals; 100 of whom had haemoglobin (Hb) genotype AA, 100 HbAS, 50...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i130115
Aims: The purpose of this study is to examine a rise of the local tissue oxygen pressure in hippocampus (Hip-pO2) which means neuronal activation by mild hyperoxia through oxygen radical. Study Design: Study was an animal experiment with rat. Place and Duration of Study: Departme...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i430113
Aims: The aim of the study was to ascertain the impact of the adoption of improved cassava technology on the output of farmers in Benue state, Nigeria. Study Design: The study used Survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Benue State, between Novem...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v21i430112