Assessing the potential for biogas from cassava residues, poultry droppings and household waste in Bouaké will help determine the viability of a sustainable energy project. Cassava is abundant in this region, and its exploitation produces starch-rich residues, a potential source...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6759
Aims: The lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is a species of legume rich in protein and minerals, particularly potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron. However, this legume is not widely consumed because it is considered a poor man's protein and its consumption leads to digestion prob...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6758
A thorough understanding of the diversity, functions and specific interactions of endophytic bacteria present in legumes is essential for improving crop production. This study aimed to identify roots nodule endophytes associated to Bambara groundnut by analyzing their morphologic...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6757
The field data collection was conducted before the war (before October 2020) in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia. The objective of the study was to determine the relationships between the linear body traits (LBTs) and body weight of the indigenous sheep, and to develop regression...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6756
Hind A. Hanoon, Dhyauldeen Aftan Al Hayani, Thana I Mustafa, Safa Mohammad Hamid, Safaa Mohammad Abdel Rasoul, Safa Ahmed Atallah & Saleh Mohammad Danhash·Biotechnology Journal International·2024
This study was designed to determine the effect or the relationship between neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGASL) and some kidney function parameters in kidney disorder patients to detect the level of serum markers in kidney disorder patients (acute glomerular nephri...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6755
Zobo drink is an affordable local soft beverage derived from the calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa, a herbaceous medicinal plant that thrives in tropical regions. The characterization and identification of fungi present in Zobo drinks produced and sold by vendors in Eket, Akwa Ibom St...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6754
Garba, an Ivorian dish composed of attiéké (a fermented cassava couscous), fried tuna, and condiments, is increasingly consumed by the population, particularly in the streets of Abidjan. However, garba could pose a health risk to consumers. This study, aimed at preserving public...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6753
Maimouna L. KOUAME, Wilfried K. Yao, Souleymane Soumahoro, Anou S. SANOGO, Abdoulaye Toure & Yadé R. SORO·Biotechnology Journal International·2024
Aims: The present study highlights about Bacillus sp. starter strains to control fermentation of Parkia biglobosa (néré) seeds. Place and Duration of Study: Between February and August 2023, this work was performed at Laboratory of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Valorization of A...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6752
In this study, we examined the rheological characteristics of water-based drilling muds incorporated with waste glass powder (WGP) of eight different weights (0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 g). The waste glass powder was analysed using FTIR spectroscopy, SEM-EDS, XRD, a...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6751
This study investigated the degradation of volatile solids (VS) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) during the anaerobic digestion of selected agro-waste, specifically cassava peels, maize husks, pig slurry, and the composite. The objective was to evaluate the biodegradability of...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6750
The increasing global demand for protein has prompted a search for sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional animal and dairy sources. Single-cell protein (SCP) produced from microorganism’s offers a promising solution due to its high protein content and rapid gr...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6749
Yao Kouakou Abessika Georges, Gbotto Ahou Anique, NDRI Konan Ella, Gore Bi Boh Nestor, Akaffou Doffou Sélastique & Zoro Bi Irié Arsene·Biotechnology Journal International·2024
Agroforestry resources play a crucial role in conserving biodiversity, stabilizing soils and improving the livelihoods of rural populations. This study investigates the impact of different treatments on the germination of Acacia auriculiformis, an important tree species for soil...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6748
Donatus Chigozie Egwuatu, Rachael Olakunmi Ogunye, Peter Chidendu Anene, Yusuf Alhassan, Ifeoma Roseline Nwafor, Joseph Ifeanyi Udoh, Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor·Biotechnology Journal International·2024
Agricultural waste is a substantial and underutilized resource with the potential to contribute enormously to sustainable bioenergy production. The conversion technologies for these wastes is a significant step in the bioenergy process, therefore analyzing their impacts on the en...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6746
Aim: This research work was aimed at investigating the acute toxicity and in vivo antidiarrhoeal activity of the extracts and fractions of Ipomoea triloba, a plant used locally for the treatment of acute infectious diarrhoea in order to investigate its safety profile. Study Desig...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6747
In Côte d'Ivoire, recurring stock shortages and difficulties in accessing specialized food products compromise nutritional treatment. This study proposes food formulas of flours composed of locally available products capable of meeting the protein-energy needs of children aged 6...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6745