Eduardo Henrique Bredda, Patrícia Caroline Molgero Da Rós, Guilherme Arantes Pedro, Heizir Ferreira de Castro & Messias Borges Silva·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Introduction: Microalgal lipids have a wide range of applications, from biodiesel manufacture in the energy industry to the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids for the pharmaceutical industry. Microalgal lipid productivity and quality, however, vary greatly depending on cul...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i330075
The Green Revolution, which promotes the extensive use of chemicals for improved productivity has witnessed enormous setbacks. Numerous small poorly equipped and very low-income farmers are unable to gain access to the new production means. As their income opportunities shrink, f...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230074
Eduardo Henrique Bredda, Messias Borges Silva, Heizir Ferreira de Castro, Ana Paula Teixeira da Silva & Patrícia Caroline Molgero Da Rós·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Microalgal oil is an alternative source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that can replace conventional ones such as vegetable and fish oils. In this work, Nannochloropsis gaditana oil was investigated as a source of high-value polyunsaturated fatty acids. The cultivation co...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230073
This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of geohelminth parasites of horses in Dutsinma metropolis between May to August, 2016. Fresh fecal sample were obtained from the rectum of 48 randomly selected horses. A floatation technique was used for the lab work experi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230072
A study was carried out to isolate and identify Bacteria associated with suya (roasted meat product) sold in Dutsinma metropolis. Bacteriological analysis was carried out on the thirty (30) unspiced and thirty (30) spiced the samples collected from five (5) different retail outle...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230071
Béourou Sylvain, Tuo Karim, A. Toure Offianan, F. A. N’dhouba Claude, N’goran Hubert, Bassinka Issiaka, Penali Louis, Dosso Mireille & J. Djaman Allico·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Context: In Côte d'Ivoire, malaria is transmitted throughout the year with an increased rate during the rainy season. This pathology is endemic on the whole territory with seasonal variations. The major vector is Anopheles gambiae. The external microbiology quality assessment pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230070
This work investigated the comparison in the moisture absorption behavior, the extract yields and sensory evaluation of brown and yellow varieties of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) tubers when soaked in water for tiger nut beverage production. For each tuber variety, 3 g of it wa...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i130069
Bright Obidinma Uba, Edna Ifeoma Chukwura, Ebere Linda Okoye, Onyedikachi Ubani, Mark Iyere Irabor, Nwanneka Vivian Onyekwuluje, Joseph Ebuka Ajeh, Calista Sochima Mmuogbo, Maryann Chizoba Nwafor, Chibundom Christiana Igboesorom, Chidera Juliet Nwodo, Jennifer Chinenye Okafor & Chinenyenwa Jennifer Nwachukwu·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Aims: To determine multiple degradation and resistance capabilities of marine bacteria isolated from Rivers State, Nigeria on petroleum pollutants and heavy metals. Study Design: Nine treatments and the controls designs were set up in triplicates containing 100 mL of...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i130068
Variability in physiochemical properties in sorghum is critical in cultivar development for optimum grain quality and crop resistance against fungal and insect pests. These traits are not well studied. The objective of this study was to characterize sorghum genotypes based on ker...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i130067
Production of Triploid fish for aquaculture involves the manipulation of chromosome number of cultured fish to produce offspring with three sets of chromosomes. They have a large cell size and nucleus which contains 33% more alleles for growth thereby exhibiting fast growth which...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/14325
Severe Thyrotoxicosis is a serious medical emergency that can be associated with multisystem organ failure, high mortality, and morbidity. Early diagnosis and management is important to avoid detrimental outcomes. We herein report a case of 24-year-old man with thyroid storm and...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/45719
Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of endophytic fungi isolated from banana and plantain cultivars, in the control of Radopholus similis and Pratylenchus coffeae in vitro. Place and Duration of Study: African Centre for Research on Bananas and Plantain (CARBAP) Njombé and New Bi...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/45952
Aims: The aim of the study is to identify the bioremediation potential of Aspergillus clavatus and Pichia spp. of oil spill dispersant on polluted marshland in Kegbara-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Study Design: The study employs experimental ass...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/46012
Haematococcus lacustris (formerly Haematococcus pluvialis) has been widely known as a promising natural source of astaxanthin. To produce a higher amount of astaxanthin content in H. lacustris, two major aspects are considered including increasing biomass production of green cell...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/44933
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) integrity, quality and quantity are critical in most plant molecular studies. Extracting high quality RNA from cassava leaves and other recalcitrant plant tissues are difficult due to the presence of polysaccharides, polyphenols and other secondary metaboli...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/45370