Microalgae has been getting broad attention of researchers and investors lately, especially when discussing on healthy food and energy sources for the future. In this study, twelve samples of mixed microalgae from outdoor ponds were analyzed for their fatty acid compositions. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2019/v8i130055
The allelopathic effects of the aqueous extracts of aerial parts of Artemisia herba-alba at different concentrations (20, 40, 80%) were evaluated on germination and seedling growth of Raphanus sativus (Radish) and Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) after 7 days "in vitro". Art...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2019/v8i130054
Augustin Schinzoumka Passannet, Jean Aghofack-Nguemezi & Donatien Gatsing·Asian Journal of Biology·2019
Mango is one of the main fruits grown in Chad. However, it is prone to high post-harvest losses due to lack of adequate distribution networks, appropriate harvesting and conservation methods. The objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of coatings based on extracts...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2019/v8i130053
Termites are diverse, ubiquitous and abundant in tropical ecosystems and are major examples of soil-dwelling ecosystem service providers that influence the ecosystem functioning by physically altering their biotic and abiotic surroundings. With increasing development in the envir...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2019/v8i130052
Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy over an average period of one year despite adequate, regular and unprotected sexual intercourse. Avitaminosis E has been implicated in the development of infertility and hemolytic anemia in animals. There is, however,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2019/v8i130051
Aims: In this study, an individual of H. griseus was caught from the Mersin Bay and this ichthyologic note presents a new female record of H. griseus for Mersin Bay, Mediterranean coast of Turkey. This study aims to contribute to the chronological records of the species in the Me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2018/v7i230050
F. Jerald Felix, Saradhamani ., F. Charles Maria Prabhu & Mahalakshmi .·Asian Journal of Biology·2019
The present study was carried out to study of the haematology of the freshwater fish, Catla catla were exposed to herbicide glyphosate hijack® for 10, 20 and 30 days in laboratory condition. Several haematological changes such as RBC, WBC, HB, HCT, Blood Glucose, Total Cholestero...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2018/v7i230049
Raymond Odey Ajang, Akaninyene Paul Joseph, Ettah Akpang Ivon & Elvis Monfung Ayim·Asian Journal of Biology·2019
The study on the reproductive indices and gonadal development of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed shrimp based diet (SBD), chicken offal based diet (COBD) and coppens (commercial diet) was carried-out over a 22 weeks period in concrete tanks measuring 3.5 x 1.7 x 1.5 m3 ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2018/v7i230047
Propolis has a broad spectrum of therapeutic potential such as antimicrobial and anticancer activities and, is popular worldwide. The aim of the study was to investigate antibacterial and DNA damage inhibitory activities of propolis. The propolis samples were collected in Izmir o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2018/v7i230046
H. D. M. Ahmed, A. M. Ahmed, D. A. Salih, S. K. Hasan, M. M. Masri, H. N. Altayb, M. A. M. Khaeir, M. O. Hussein & A. M. El Hussein·Asian Journal of Biology·2019
Aims: The present study investigated the presence of T. lestoquardi in Alhuda National Sheep Research Station using three diagnostic techniques, identified and characterized the parasite. Methodology: Forty-five animals from three Sudanese sheep ecotypes were selected randomly du...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/45972
Aims: In 2016, suddenly a pile of dead honey bees, Apis mellifera with unfolded wings had been noticed adjacent to the Langstroth bee boxes on the daily interval for a consecutive period of 2-3 months. The present study was an attempt to investigate the reason for this abnormal d...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/46210
Aim: The study was carried out to determine the occurrence and resistance profile of extended spectrum beta-lactamase E. coli from inanimate surfaces in public and private toilets in student lodge within the University of Port Harcourt Nigeria. Study Design: The employs experimen...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/46352
Aim: The present study evaluated the lethality effect and morphometric indices alterations in Clarias gariepinus exposed to sharpshooter. Study Design: This study employed experimental design and statistical analysis of data and interpretation. Place and Duration of Studies: This...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/46104
Mamdouh Maher Matter, Atef Abd El-Rahman Ali, Shahira Saad El-Din Marei, Ola Omar El-Fandary, Nagy Abdellatef Farag & Mohamed Ahmed Gesraha·Asian Journal of Biology·2018
Aims: This work aims to explore the side effects of sulphur formulation (Sorell-98%) on two important beneficial insects to give the basis of sulphur impacts on them. Study Design: Evaluation of the effects of sulphur formulation on some predators naturally occurred in open field...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/45607
Aim: To investigate the response of Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter species to organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides. Study Design: This study employs experimental design and statistical analysis of data and interpretation. Place and Duration of Studies: Soil samples were obtain...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/45135