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Journal of Applied Life Sciences International

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2394-1103

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Acute Toxicity and Erythrocyte Osmotic Fragility Studies of Methanol Leaf Extract of Asystasia vogeliana in Rats

Hillary Emeka Ugwuanyi, Patrick Emeka Aba, Samuel Chukwuneke Udem & Innocent Ifeanyi Madubuinyi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aim: To investigate the phytoconstituents of methanol and petroleum leaf extracts of Asystasia vogeliana (MLEAV and PLEAV), the median lethal dose (LD50) and the effects of MLEAV on body weight, organosomatic indices in vital organs and erythrocyte membrane of Albino Wistar rats...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i230143

Phenotypic Characterization of Dioscorea burkilliana J. Miège (Dioscoreaceae) Genetic Resources

I. T. Gbadamosi, M. Abberton, A. C. Igwe, F. Soyode & O. J. Olawuyi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aims: This study investigated morphological characterization of eighty accessions of Dioscorea burkilliana obtained from the Genetic Resources Center of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan, Nigeria.  Study Design and Methods: The experimental field was l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i130141

Genetic Improvement Strategy of Indigenous Cattle Breeds: Effect of Cattle Crossbreeding Program in Production Performances

Teweldemedhn Mekonnen, Yosef Tadesse & Selam Meseret · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

The aim of the review is to summarize the fragmented production performance information on the effects of cattle crossbreeding in different parts of the globe. Most studies indicated that cattle crossbreeding practices conducted under extensive management system for small scale d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i130140

Lipid Peroxidation Activity and Phytochemical Constituents of Extract of Groundnut Peels

Eneh Frank Uchenna, Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian & Omeje Martha · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aims: This study was designed to evaluate the phytochemical constituents and lipid peroxidation activities of extracts of two species of groundnut peels (Var-Hypogaea-Big and Var-vulgaris-Small). Study Design: Twenty-four (24) male wistar albino rats where randomized into four (4...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i130139

Growth and Leaf Chlorophyll Content of Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maiden are Adversely Affected by Simulated Acid Rain

Langmi Fabrice Buma, Titus Fondo Ambebe & Zephania Nji Fogwe · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

The study assessed the effects of different pH values of simulated acid rain on growth and leaf chlorophyll content of Eucalyptus grandis. The treatments comprised of two simulated acid rain solutions of pH 4.0 and 3.5, and unacidified water at pH 6.5. Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i130138

The Status of Insect Pests Prevailing in Stored Wheat Grain under Traditional Storages of Cheha District of Gurage Zone of South Central Ethiopia

Tsehaynew Wubetu & Berhanu Hiruy · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aim: To assess the status of the insect pests of stored wheat grains in Cheha destrict of Gurage Zone of Southern Ethiopia. Study Design: Peasant associations were selected purposefully based on intensity of wheat production, such that those peasant association growing wheat pred...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i130137

Influence of Soil Amendment on the Relative Growth Rate and Net Assimilation Rate of Phaseolus vulgaris and Vigna aconitifolia

E. A. Effa, A. A. J. Mofunanya & B. A. Ngele · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Background: Soil pH is one of the most important factors that contribute to crop growth and productivity. The present research was designed to assess the influence of soil amendment using organic manure and agricultural lime on the relative growth rate (RGR) and net assimilation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i430136

Effect of Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) Values of Surfactant Mixtures on the Physicochemical Properties of Emulsifiable Concentrate Formulations of Difenoconazole

Walaa El-Sayed & Tahany G. M. Mohammad · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

This study was designed to investigate the effect of hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) values of different surfactant mixtures on the physicochemical properties of emulsifiable concentrate formulations of difenoconazole. Physical tests of emulsion characteristics and storage s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i430135

Raw Material from Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) as Effective Fungicide against Fusarium oxysporum and the Oleoresin Profile of Nutmeg

A. Y. L. Fernando & W. S. M. Senevirathne · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aims: Present study tested the antifungal activity of methanol, ethanol, acetone, chloroform and hot water extracts of nutmeg leaf, mace, kernel and pericarp at three concentration levels (5, 10 and 20%) against Fusarium oxysporum. Methodology: The agar dilution technique was use...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i430133

Diversity, Life Forms, Chorology and Uses of Spontaneous Medicinal Plants in Niamey and Tillabéri Regions, Niger Republic

A. J. Mamadou, S. Douma, M. M. Inoussa, S. Moussa, A. Mahamane & M. Saadou · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Plants are the pharmacy of people in rural and urban areas in West African. However, few studies assessed the ecology and diversity of medicinal plants mostly rural and urban areas. This study assessed the taxonomic composition, life form, chorology and uses of the different orga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i430134