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Micromorphological and Phytochemical Studies on Cleome rutidosperma Linn.

K. Okonwu, C. Ekeke & S. I. Mensah · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2017

The study was carried out to determine the micromorphological structure and quantify the phytochemical components of Cleome rutidosperma Linn. The study revealed the presence of five stomatal types (anomocytic, staurocytic, tetracytic, anisocytic and isotricytic) and polar contig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/31028

Haematology and Serum Indices of Finisher Broiler Chickens Fed Acidified Blood Meal-based Diets

O. A. Ogunwole, O. A. Abu, B. S. Adedeji, F. O. Jemiseye, A. Y. P. Ojelade & O. O. Tewe · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2017

The effects of Biotronics SER (an acidifier) in a blood meal-based diet on haematology and serum indices of broiler finishers were assessed in this study. One hundred and eighty, one-day old broiler chicks were randomly allotted to four treatments in triplicates of 15 birds per r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/30227

Development of Whey Protein Concentrate Edible Membrane with Cinnamon Essential Oil

Idris Aisha & Yahaya Abdullahi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2017

Aims: The aim of this study was to develop whey protein edible films, characterize the film for structural and physical properties and food preservation or shelf life improvement studies. Study Design: Development, characterization and food preservation of edible film. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/29136

Isolation and Identification of Cholesterol Lowering Probiotic Yeast from Palm Raffia (Raffia mambillensis) Wine

Eurydice Flore Tiepma Ngongang, Bernard Tiencheu, Bertrand Tatsinkou Fossi, Gordon Takop Nchanji, Dzelafen Marcel Shiynyuy, Félicité Tchouanguep Mbiapo & Zambou Ngoufack François · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aim: The aim of the present work was to study the cholesterol lowering effects of probiotic yeasts isolated from raffia (Raffia mambillensis) wine. Study Design: Collection of fermented raffia wine samples, culture, isolation, identification on culture media and selection of chol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/30469

Proximate Composition and Antibiotic Resistant Listeria Species in Fura-de-nunu Sold in Port Harcourt

Onoriode C. Eruteya & Camilus O. Eze · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: The study evaluated the proximate composition and the occurrence of antibiotic resistant Listeria species from fura-de-nunu sold in Port Harcourt metropolis. Study Design: The experiment was conducted in duplicate and mean values calculated. Place and Duration of Study: Dep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/30655

Insect Host Preference by the Larval-pupal Endoparasitoid Opius pallipes Wesmail (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) Ecological and Biological Studies in Ojilate Region Libya

Alansary R. Elkhouly, Husen A. Shafsha, Elmabruk A. AL Hireereeq, Mohamed O. Albasha & M. M. Elkesh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Insect host preference by the larval pupal endoparasitoid Opius. pallipes was studied in Ojilate  region in western Libya using broad bean (Vecia faba) as a host plant and the two leafmininig species, the American serpentine leaf miner Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) and the tomato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/28859

Performance, Egg Quality and Nutrient Utilization by Laying Birds Fed Penicillium chrysogenum Degraded Brewer Dried Grain

T. E. Lawal, S. G. Ademola, A. A. Owoseni, O. E. Atobatele & O. R. Oduntan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

The sub-Saharan African feed industry is encumbered with competitors for the conventional feed ingredients. The competition most often increases the prices of these ingredients and invariably the cost of animal production. The use of agro industrial by-products after fungal biode...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/28680

Aspergillus flavus Degraded Brewer Dried Grains for Broiler Chicken Diet: Performance and Nutrient Digestibility Parameters

T. E. Lawal, S. G. Ademola, A. A. Owoseni, O. E. Atobatele & P. O. Asuelimen · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Improvement of agro industrial by-products via microbial biodegradation in order to subside nutritional challenges cannot be over flogged. This study was conducted to investigate the possible improvement in nutritional quality of brewer dried grains (BDG) using Aspergillus flavus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/28681

Essential Oils: A Novel Consumer and Eco-friendly Approach to Combat Postharvest Phytopathogens

Afroz Alam, Abhishek Tripathi, Vinay Sharma & Neeta Sharma · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Postharvest infections are among the chief reasons for the worsening of horticultural products in the sequence of storage and delivery. The occurrence of postharvest infections and subsequent diseases can influence the value of the fresh food products and also hamper the shelf li...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/30212

Optimization of Process Parameters for Improved Lipase Production by Hyperthermophilic Bacillus sonorensis 4R

H. J. Bhosale, S. Z. Uzma & T. A. Kadam · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: To study the effect of process parameters on lipase production of B. sonorensis 4R for improved lipase yield. Place and Duration of Study: School of Life Sciences, SRTM University, Nanded, between Feb 2016 and April 2016. Methodology: In the present study, the individual an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/29166

Study of the Influence of Substrates on Kojic Acid Production by Estuarine Aspergillus oryzae RMS2 Isolate Under Solid State Fermentation Using Sugar Cane Bagasse as an Inert Substrate

C. Ranjit Kumar & S. Jayalakshmi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: In the present study, sugarcane bagasse was evaluated as an inert support for the production of kojic acid under solid state fermentation using two different production medium as moistening agents for the maximum production of kojic acid. Different parameters such as fermen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/30454

Biotechnology as a Cradle of Scientific Development: A Review on Historical Perspective

Shehu M. Adamu, Abdullahi Y. Koki, Surajo Adamu, Abdullahi M. Musa & Ahmad S. Abdullahi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Historically, the science of biotechnology started through domestication of plants and animals by early men and selective plant breeding which subsequently led to transgenesis. Fermentation of grains and fruits using yeast was initiated in Egypt and other ancient parts of the wor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/29092

Generation of Bioelectricity and Simultaneous Treatment of Waste Water Using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC)

S. Uma Maheswari, Pooja ., Gandham Jhansi & Geetika Pant · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

This era is definitely an era of renewable energy generated from resources which are naturally replenished on a human time scale. This study provides information that initiates to reveal correct mechanisms involved with electron transfer to microbial fuel cell (MFC) electrodes us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/30927

Isolation of Indigenous Brown Rot Fungi from Rotten Wood from Selected Areas of Pakistan

Raja Tahir Mahmood, Muhammad Javaid Asad, Muhammad Asgher, Muhammad Gulfraz, Dawood Ahmed, Pervez Anwar & Nasib Zaman · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: Wood decaying fungi are very good candidate for industrial processes like; enzymes productions, dyes biodegradation and wastewater decolorization. Many studies have been conducted to explore their potential for successful industrialization. There is still need to isolate mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/29724