Artificial pollution of groundwater may arise from either point or diffuse sources. Several different means to improve the microbial quality of water and reduce waterborne diseases have been documented around the world. Traditional methods of water treatment include Filtration t...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1130191
A comparative study was conducted to estimate biodiesel productivity of five varieties of castor beans: Ricinus communis zanzibariensis {white black} (castor 1), Ricinus communis sanguineus (castor 2), Ricinus communis carmencita (castor 3), Ricinus communis zanzibariensis {dark...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1130186
Background: Anaemia is one of the world's threatening disease conditions of blood disorder that leads to the decrease in red blood cells which affects people of all ages. Aim of the Study: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Cnidoscolus chayamansa leaf extract on phenylhy...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1130189
Background: Physalis angulata have been extensively used for the management of diabetes in folklore medicine, in Nigeria. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the antidiabetic effect of aqueous extract of Physalis angulata and its potential mechanisms in streptozotocin-ind...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1130190
Diodia sarmentosa (Sw) commonly known as Zimbabwe flora or Tropical button weed is a straggling or procumbent perennial herb which grows in evergreen forest, riverine vegetation and bush land. It has been used traditionally for the treatment of ulcer, diabetes and other ailments....
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1030184
The aim of the investigation was to identify the agents associated with blight in Juniperus monosperma at Lirios region, Arteaga, Coahuila. Botanical material was collected at Lirios, Arteaga, and taken to the laboratory. Pathogens were isolated in ADP culture medium and identify...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1030180
Aims: To describe the current status of A. delicata emphasizing on the key parameters; occurrence, classification, molecular studies, nutritional and medicinal benefits, cultivation status, and future development perspective. Place and Duration of Study: China–Zambia Agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1030181
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) is considered as major textile fiber around the world. This research aimed to analyze the molecular diversity among 9 cotton genotypes collected from Cotton Development Board, Bangladesh using the 7 Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. So...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1030182
Tomato late blight is an economic disease that causes 100 % yield loss of tomato in Cameroon. The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of mancozeb and Ocimum gratissimum extract in managing late blight disease in Nadira and Rio-grande tomato varieties. Seedlings o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1030183
Aims: This review presents valuable information on the contribution of probiotics to the improvement of health and quality of life. Background: Due to their roles in normal physiology and impacts on human health, probiotics have become a subject of great interests especially in t...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i930179
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the microbiological quality and the presence of pathogens in sandwiches from different snack bars. Study Design: Foods ready for consumption present a composition which facilitates their deterioration and care from production to cons...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i930178
Amylases play an important role in biotechnology and find applications in several industrial fields such as pharmaceutical, food, paper, cosmetics and detergents. Thus, it appears necessary to identify new sources of amylase, especially from microbial origin, due to the low energ...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i930177
Aims: Vegetables are usually exposed to parasitic ova, larvae or oocyst during cultivation, irrigation, storage, transportation or while processing for consumption. Consumption of raw, unwashed and improperly cooked vegetables is considered a risk factor for transmission of intes...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i930176
Second generation ethanol is produced from non-food based including waste from food crops, wood chips and agricultural residue. Lignocellulosic and starchy materials in them are converted to fermentable sugars which are further processed to produce bioethanol. Rice bran is an agr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i930175
This study evaluated the potential of fungal isolates for laccase production. Fungi cultures were screened for laccase production on plate assay using 2’ 2’ – azinobis-(-3-ethyl benzthiazoline -6- suphonate) (ABTS), and by submerged fermentation. Result obtained from the plate as...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i830174