Fifteen genotypes of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L. R. Br.) were evaluated at Sudan University of Science and Technology, The Demonstration Farm, College of Agricultural Studies, Shambat, during the summer season 2009 and 2010. The present study was conducted to assess the m...
In order to make organic fertilizer more quantifiable and attractive to farmers, a pelletizing machine was fabricated locally to produce pellets from powdery fertilizer. However, concerns have been raised on the potential impacts this process could have on the quality of organic...
Aims: To elucidate the effect of estrogen and folic acid on high fat (butter) induced lipid profile (total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglyceride (TG)) and on tissue texture changes in mice. Designs: Randomized block desi...
Aims: The objective of the work is to remove Pb2+ by Pleurotus florida and Trichoderma viride in batch studies and to study the kinetics and adsorption isotherm of Pb2+ adsorption by fungal species and to determine the desorption performance by suitable desorbing agents. Study D...
Present research was aimed towards designing and construction of efficient plastic media-trickling filter (TF) for the treatment of domestic wastewater. The hydraulic flow rate through the TF was maintained at 80±2 ml/min at a temperature range of 5-15ºC by selecting treatment ti...
Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate and ascertain the protective role of methanolic/ethanolic/water extracts of Convolvulus pluricaulis against H2O2 induced cytotoxicity in IMR32 Neuroblastoma cell line as model system and identify the factor responsible for the protective...
The evaluation of selection criteria using correlation coefficients, multiple regression and path analysis was carried out for a period of two years on sixteen genotypes of rice (Oryza sativa L.).These genotypes were studied during 2008 and 2009 summer seasons at EDduim and Kosti...
Aims: To identify putative Vibrio isolates obtained from processed hake, pilchards and horse mackerel using Thiosulphate-Citrate-Bile-Sucrose (TCBS) agar. Place and Duration of Study: Sampling during April – June 2005 in Walvis Bay Namibia. Further analyses performed at the Depar...
Aim: To study the changes in haematological and plasma biochemical parameters of diuron at different sub-lethal levels on Clarias gariepinus juvenile. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management laboratory, Bowen University, lwo, Osun State,...
The effects of natural fermentation on the stability or shelf life of adhesives produced from starch of two cassava varieties (Manihot utilissima and Manihot palmate) were studied. It was observed that the HCN content of the Manihot utilissima reduced from 35.74±0.11 mg/kg for un...
L. Tshilenge-Lukanda, C. Funny-Biola, A. Tshiyoyi-Mpunga, J. Mudibu, M. Ngoie-Lubwika, R. Mukendi-Tshibingu & A. Kalonji-Mbuyi·Biotechnology Journal International·2012
Mutation breeding in crop plants is an effective approach in improvement of crop having narrow genetic base such as groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Determination of effective irradiation dose is prerequisite for mutation breeding and development of genetic variability by induce...
Aim: Humans and animals interact with their environments on a daily basis and, as a consequence, are exposed to a broad spectrum of synthesized chemicals present in the food they eat, the air they breathe and the water they drink including glyphosate. This study was aimed at inve...
This work is aimed to study the optimal conditions of extraction and development of novel purification process for α-Amylase from pericarp of Borassus flabellifer fruit. Optimization was done by Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using Box-Behnken design. The variables chosen for...
Aim: The study evaluated various fermentation conditions for the production of mannanase. Place and Duration of Study: Industrial Biotechnology Research Laboratory (IBRL), School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia between May 2009 and Septem...
Aims: To optimize laccase production by submerged fermentation using an edible mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus ARC280. Study Design: Laccase activity was assayed by monitoring the product formation rate of enzymatic oxidation of syringaldazine spectrophotometrically at 525 nm. Place...