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Nodulation, Biomass Production and Yield of Some Indigenous Legumes as Influenced by Rhizobium Inoculation in the Rainforest Agro-ecological Zone of Nigeria

W. B. Binang, T. O. Ojikpong & F. O. Takim · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: A field study was conducted during the late cropping seasons of 2015 and 2016 at Akamkpa (latitude 5°15’ N and longitude 8°22’ E), south southern Nigeria, to evaluate the response of some legume genotypes to seed inoculation with NoduMax, a Rhizobium inoculant developed by t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32624

Effect of Fertilization on Growth of Eucalyptus urophylla Plantation

Tran Van Do, Dang Van Thuyet & Nguyen Toan Thang · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Fertilization has been widely applied to increase and sustain productivity of plantations, especially in poor soils. N, P, K, and compost are usually used for forest plantation in Vietnam. The amount of fertilizer and rates of concerned nutrient are decided basing on species and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/34069

Effect of Different Feeding Patterns on Carcass Characteristics and Primal Cuts of Broilers Chickens

G. O. Adeyemo & R. T. Badmus · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

An experiment was conducted to assess carcass characteristics and offals of broilers fed on varying forms of feeding regimes. 240, 1-day old broiler chicks were randomly allotted to four feeding regimes each in 6 replicates of 10 birds per replicate designated as treatments as fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33130

Efficacy of Botanicals and Chemicals to Control Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease of Country Bean in Field Condition

S. Dey, A. H. M. M. Haque, R. Hasan, A. Biswas & S. Sarker · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

An experiment was carried out at the experimental field of Plant Pathology and Seed Science Department, Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh to estimate the control measure of cercospora leaf spot disease of country bean. Before sowing, the seeds were treated with six diffe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32402

Analgesic, Non-ulcerogenic and Antioxidant Activities of the Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Morinda lucida (Rubiaceae) in Mice

Mezui Christophe, Amang André Perfusion, Bougnom Blaise Pascal, Malepa Meda Ginette, Tchinda Fokoua Serges, Tchapmeni Fando Liliane & Tan Paul Vernyuy · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the analgesic; non ulcerogenic and antioxidant effects of the aqueous stem bark extract of Morinda lucida in mice. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences, Higher Teachers’ Training College; Department of An...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33003

Evaluation of the Vitamin Contents of Palmyra (Borassus aethiopum M) New Shoots, Moringa (Moringa oleifera L) and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata W) Flours Consumed in Côte d’Ivoire

Mahan Makado Romuald, Deigna- Mockey Viviane, Konan N’Guessan Ysidor, Coulibaly Adama, Assi Yapo Olivier, Sidibe Daouda & Biego Godi Henri Marius · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: To assess the vitamin contents in the flour processed from new shoot tubers of Palmyra (B. aethiopum), and the powders of Moringa (M. oleifera) leaflets and Cowpea (V. unguiculata) beans for improving their valorization. Study Design: Each vegetable was processed into meal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32383

Purification and Some Properties of Keratinase from Bacillus licheniformis Strain NBRC 14206

Francis Sopuruchukwu Ire & Amarachi Chisom Onyenama · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Keratinases are extracellular enzyme used for the biodegradation of keratin and hydrolyze both native and denatured keratin. They have potential roles in biotechnological processes involving keratin containing wastes from poultry and leather industries. This study investigated th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33165

Dynamics of Factors Responsible for the Resurgence of Cervical Cancer Lesions in Women in Developing Countries

Embolo Enyegue Elisee Libert, Koanga Mogtomo Martin Luther, Banai Thomas, Doh Ndeh Gilbert, Tiekwe Eloge, Kojom Foko Loick Pradel, Assokom Okoubalimba Eliane Vanessa, Eloumou Elouki Landry, Mouelle Sone Albert & Ngono Ngane Annie Rosalie · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Cervical cancer is a major public health problem worldwide and it remains one of the most common malignancies of women. The purpose was to determine, factors responsible for the upsurge of the uterine cells lesions observed on cervical smear abnormalities among Cameroonian women....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32053

Physiological and Agronomic Performance of Domesticated and Wild Cotton Germplasm from Selected Regions of Kenya

Njagi Anthony Kiranga, Fredrick M. Njoka & Charles W. Nderito · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: Cotton (Gossypium species) occupies a prime position as a fibre crop of the world used for making cooking oil, soup and seed cake for animal feed industry among other uses. Performance of wild cotton germplasm in Kenya has not been well studied and therefore there is need f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31137

Extracellular Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aspergillus sp. and Evaluation of their Antibacterial and Cytotoxicity

Asem A. Mohmed, Saad EL-Din Hassan, Amr Fouda, Mamdouh S. Elgamal & Salem S. Salem · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: Silver nanoparticles are extracellular synthesized by biomass filtrate of Aspergillus sp. Proteins in biomass filtrate of fungal isolate act as a reducing and capping agent to converting Ag+ ion to Ag° metal and produce the silver nanoparticles. During this study silver nano...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/33491

Changes in Germination and Biochemical Composition of Phaseolus lunatus (Lima bean) as Affected by Acanthoscelides obtectus Say Infestation

Ann A. J. Mofunanya · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: To assess changes in germination and biochemical (proximate, elemental and vitamin) composition of Phaseolus lunatus (P. lunatus) (Lima bean) caused by Acanthoscelides obtectus (A. obtectus) Say Infestation. Experimental Design: The study was carried out in a complete random...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31969

Anti- diabetic and Antioxidant Effects of Grapefruit, Mango and Strawberry Juice in Streptozotocin – Induced Diabetic Rats

Safaa Moustapha Abd El Fatah Faid, Eman Aly Sadeek Fadlalla & Ebtihal Yaqoob Khojah · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the phytochemical screening of mango, grapefruit and strawberry juice using HPLC and to investigate the anti- diabetic and antioxidant effects of grapefruit, mango and strawberry juice in streptozotocin – induced diabetic rats Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31960

Diversity and Abundance of Crustacean Zooplankton Community in Gilgel Gibe Reservoir, Southwestern Ethiopian Highland

Esayas Embaye, Mulugeta Wakjira & Seid Tiku · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: The study was conducted to assess spatio-temporal dynamics of diversity and abundance of crustacean zooplankton in Gilgel Gibe Reservoir. Place and Duration of Study: The reservoir is located in Omo-Gibe catchment in southwestern Ethiopian highland. Samples were collected f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32916

Population Structure of Oreochromis sp. at El Rodeo Dam, Morelos State, Mexico

Daniel Aguilar-Ramírez, Patricia Devezé-Murillo, José Alfredo Villagómez-Cortés & Juan Acosta-Jimeno · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: To determine the population structure of Oreochromis sp. and the current fishing effort at the El Rodeo dam in the state of Morelos, Mexico. Study Design: Convenience sampling. Place and Duration of Study: El Rodeo dam, state of Morelos, Mexico, between April and September...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32029

Hypoglycaemic and Hypolipidaemic Potentials of Senna alata and Its Effect on the Pancreas of Alloxan-Diabetic Induced Albino Rats

B. M. Onyegeme-Okerenta & F. C. Anacletus · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

This study evaluates the anti-diabetic and anti-lipidemic potentials of oral administration of ethanolic leaf extracts of Senna alata on alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats. Forty rats were grouped into eight groups (five per group) based on average body weights. Diabetes simila...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32731