Austine Okpaga Ume, Nkechi Eucharia Egbe, Philip Anthony Vantsawa, Godson Ofobuike Eze, Abdullahi Isyaku Alhaji, Zahra’u Umar & Blessing Timothy·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Gel electrophoresis technique is an indispensable tool in biotechnology and among other related fields for separation of nucleic acids and proteins. This study determined the potential of selected cassava and sweet potato starch in the separation of DNA as alternative to agarose...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430248
O. O. Efunwole, T. A. Ihum, O. R. Adebayo, A. A. Adedokun, I. A. Adetuberu & O. A. Oladipupo·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Rice (Oryza sativa) is an important annual crop in Nigeria. It is one of the major staples, which can provide a nation’s population with the required food security of 2,400 calories per person per day. In Nigeria rice is one of the few food items whose consumption has no cultural...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430247
In forest-dominated areas, the local communities depend on forests for their food, medicine, and livelihood. Seasonal livelihoods are observed mostly in these areas. Wild edible mushrooms are a seasonal source of livelihood and food for tribal communities. Keeping the importance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430246
The levels of heavy metals and their effect on the DNA of Capsicum annuum collected from dumpsite (in Ojota) and farmland (in Badagry) in Lagos, Nigeria, were examined using standard procedures. The results of concentration of heavy metals in the soil for the farmland and dumpsit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430245
The plant species Triumfetta tomentosa Boj. and Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq using Standard procedures were investigated on morphological characters. The morphological assessment of the species revealed great similarities in their habit, indumentum, nature and type of stem and leaf...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430244
M. Ganga Raju, R. Manisha, NVL Suvarchala Reddy V. & P. Samson Simharayullu·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
The present research is focused on screening In vivo anti-inflammatory activity using carrageen and formalin induced paw edema model in rodents and In silico approaches like docking studies (mcule), Ramchandran plot (procheck) and PASS. The extract significantly inhibited inflamm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i330242
J. O. Ihuma, A. Z. Koggie, T. I. Famojuro, L. O. Ugboji & T. D. Malgwi·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the antimicrobial activities of Ficus sycomorus leave extract on selected bacteria. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of tannins, saponins, alkaloids and flavonoids, it also revealed the absence of glycoside. Place and Duratio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i330240
This study aimed at the isolation and characterizion of endophytic fungi inhabiting halophytes (Nypa fruticans and Rhizophora racemosa) growing in mangrove ecosystem of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The physico-chemical parameters of the rhizospheric soils revealed EC (5.11, 5.41 and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i330241
The comparative studies of phytochemical properties and antifungal activities of different plant extracts; Ageratum conyzoides L., Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn, Senna alata (L.) Roxb. and Mangifera indica L. on infected fruit of Carica papaya was carried out using standa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i330239
Moths are a group of insects belonging to Class Insecta and Order Lepidoptera. Butterflies are also coming under the Order Lepidoptera and moths can be mistaken as butterflies. Moths and their caterpillars are important food for many species of amphibians, small mammals (such as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i330238
The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance have been on the increase, and as such there is a need for new and safer antimicrobials. Commonly used medicinal plants found in surrounding environments and communities can be used as medicines to treat infections. This research...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230237
A. I. Alhaji, G. A. Ajibade, T. Ellina, D. Yakubu, T. Blessing & A. O. Ume·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Aims: The study was aimed at the Phytochemical and Proximate analysis of the flower, leaf, stem bark and seed of Mangifera indica for its ability to induce sedation. Place and Duration of Study: The fresh flower, leaf, stem bark and seed of Mangifera indica (Mango) were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230236
H. A. Shindi, S. Hamisu, I. P. Aiki, M. Dabo, D. S. Senchi, Y. B. Unashi & M. M. Warah·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
A study was carried out to assess the farmer’s knowledge of insecticides usage and hazard in some selected communities in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result revealed that the majority (69 percent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230235
M. M. Ganyam, Anyaegbunam K. Zikora, N. O. Omeje, D. M. Atsembe, Christian Nelson, Ugwuoke C. Kemmeth & Cosmas Samuel·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Effluents from processed bitter cassava (Manihot esculentus) tubers as bioherbicide was applied on the leaves of Beans, Broom weed, Maize, and Itch grass and investigated. Quantitative and qualitative characterization of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) was done both in efflue...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230234
The toxicity of the combination of xylene and diesel at a 50:50 ratio on the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was investigated using a static bioassay for 96hrs. No significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in the Physicochemical parameters of the experimental water aft...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230233