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Effect of Organics and Inorganic on Seed Priming Techniques on Seed quality Parameters in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum)

N. Mounika, A. K. Chaurasia & Anitha Karkeeta · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

The experiment was following to examine the “Effect of Organics and Inorganics on Seed priming techniques on Seed quality parameters in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum)” the during of 2020-2021 at the seed testing laboratory department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Naini,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v13i130179

Anticonvulsant Activity of Elaesis guineensis (Jacq) Oil in Pentylenetetrazol-Induced Seizure in Drosophila melanogaster

Amagon Leritshimwa, Omale Simeon, Amagon Kennedy Iliya & Abah Joy · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Elaesis guineensis, a plant whose oil extract (palm kernel oil) is medicinal, is reported to treat a wide range of disorders, including seizures. However, the anticonvulsant activity of this oil extract has not been exhaustively studied. This study aimed at evaluating the anticon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v13i130177

Relationship between Salt (NaCl) Stress and Yield Components in Three Varieties of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa)

A. N. Osuagwu & U. L. Edem · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Salinity has threatened the existence of many useful and multipurpose legumes such as Sphenostylis stenocarpa. To revert this situation effort must be made towards its sustainable use by encouraging domestication of improved varieties that can thrive in salt stress region. This r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v13i130176

Silver Nanoparticles to Increase Antibacterial Efficiency in Bandages

V. Priya & C. N. Santheya · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

A Survey of WHO showed that the wound infections rates are 5 - 34% in the world. It is necessary to treat the wounds properly as it will cause more infection inside the skin. Usage of normal bandages for the treatment of wounds or infections can heal the outer surface of the skin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v13i130175

Assessing the Sustainability of Thryonomys swinderianus Hunting in Ogoni Land

R. Opuogulaya, V. L. Gbosidom & T. H. Ekiyor · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Background: Thryonomys swinderianus is a renewable natural resource and is a major mammal that constitute what is termed bushmeat in Ogoni land. Between July 2017 and June 2018, 10320Kg of Thryonomys swinderianus meat or 2580 animals were obtained from the wild by hunting. The nu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v13i130174

Ecology of Ticks (Ixodidae) on Cattle within Main Campus of the University of Abuja, Nigeria

Balarabe-Musa Binta, Ayobami Rachael & Onyeagba Kosisochukwu Dematus · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

A survey was conducted using standard parasitological procedures to determine the ecology of ticks on the cattle within the main campus of the University of Abuja, Nigeria. The tick specie identified were Amblyomma variegatum, Amblyomma hebraeum, 0rnithodorus moubata complex, Hya...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i430172

Malaria Prevalence and Its Demographic Determinants in Oyigbo Local Governement Area, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria

Sylvia E. EGBOM, Margaret OGIDI, Florence O. Nduka & Sidney O. NZEAKO · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Aim: To investigate the prevalence of malaria and how demographic factors influence malaria parasite transmission among persons attending primary health care facilities in Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria. Methodology: Intra-venous blood samples were obtained from 1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i430171

Prevalence of Klebsiella Pnuemonia and their In-Vitro Susceptibility Studies among Cattle Traders in Maiduguri Cattle Market, Borno State, Nigeria

Kabiru Ibrahim Mohammed, Lynn Maori, Maikudi Haruna Ishaya, Emmanuel Peter, Japhet J. kalang, Abdulsalam Yakubu, Samira David Awak & Rimamnyang C. Mamtara · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

This study was undertaken to assess the occurrence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and there in-vitro susceptibility among cattle traders, herdsmen and butchers in Maiduguri cattle market, Borno state, Nigeria. Two hundred and twelve sample (212) sputum samples were collected using wide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i430169

Concomitancy of Entomophilous and Soil Transmitted Nematodes in Selected Insects

C. U. Ozeum, S. O. Nzeako, M. C. Abajue & E. M. Maduike · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Aim: To determine the occurrence of entomophilous and soil transmitted nematodes of three insect species; Zonocerus variegatus, Gryllotalpa orientalis and Mantis religiosa in Obio Akpor, Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Methodology: The insect samples were collecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i430168

Breeding of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) using Different Approaches

J. O. Ed-Idoko, S. G. Solomon, P. A. Annune, B. T. Iber, D. Torsabo & O. N. Christiana · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Thirty-three broodstock of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) obtained from Panyam Fish Farm, plateau state Nigeria was used to evaluate the percentage hatchability of carp through induced natural spawning in outdoor Hapa net system, and induced breeding by stripping in indoor concret...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i330166

In vitro Interactive Toxicity of Binary Mixtures of Selected Herbicides on Lysinibacillusfusiformis

Franca Ngozi Okafor, Michael Uchenna Orji, Samuel Chinedu Onuorah, Bright Obidinma Uba, Chinweike Unoma Dokubo & Joypat Ogechukwu Ofunnwa · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Aims: To assess the toxicities of some herbicides as individuals and in binary mixtures to Lysinibacillus fusiformis isolated from Oryzasativa plant using dehydrogenase activity as an endpoint. Study Design: The binary mixture consists of combination of any two herbicides selecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i330165

Biodiversity and Phylogenetic Relationship of Total Hydrocarbon Degrading Genes in Selected Bacteria Species

R. B. Agbor, S. P. Antai & S. E. Ubi · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Hydrocarbons which forms the bulk of soil and water pollutants in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria differs in their susceptibility to microbial attack and degradation. Considering the importance of hydrocarbons in the economy of any nation, a complete knowledge of the hydrocarbo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i330164

Aero-microbiology of Selected Poultry Farms in Imo State, South Eastern, Nigeria

J. E. Ekeleme, J. C. Ozougwu, V. O. Nwaugo, N. C. Nwachukwu, C. N. Okorie, I. Nwachukwu & D. M. Smith-Akor · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

The aero-microbiology of selected poultry farms in Imo State, South Eastern Nigeria was investigated by microbial analysis. Result revealed that in Owerri poultry farm, Pm2.5 had a range of 8-36±1.4 ug/m3, PM10 had a range of 19-55±1.4ug/m3, a temperature range of 34.1-37.8±4.2oC...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i330163

Impact of Coenzyme Q10 on Hormonal Profile in Male Sprague-Dawley Rat Exposed to Sub-Chronic Concentrations of Cypermethrin

Eme Efioanwan Orlu & Adetutu Olubunmi Obulor · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the impact of Coenzyme Q10 on hormonal profile in male Sprague-Dawley rat exposed to sub-chronic concentrations of Cypermethrin. Experimental Design: A completely randomized experimental design using standard methods for analysis. Hormonal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i330162