The inhibitory effects of ethanol-dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and ethanol-N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) binary mixtures on the activity of cell-free β-galactosidase from Escherichia coli were assessed. The concentration-response relationships of the individual solvent and the mixtures...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4224
This article addresses the project of an Interdisciplinary Workshop, AGROTEC, and the implementation of the sensory garden at ECIT Riachão do Poço, in Paraíba, as an interdisciplinary learning tool for high school and technical students in agriculture, including the topics of bio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4222
This study was aimed at determining the effect of fermentation on the proximate composition of sweet potato tubers, leaves and vines. The study involved the spontaneous fermentation of the substrates for five days (120h). Physico-chemical properties and microbial counts were dete...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4223
Aims: To study antifungal activity and phytochemical analysis of Euphorbiaceae members. Study Design: Experimental. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out at the Department of Botany, Maharashtra College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai, India, over a pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4221
This study aims to evaluate the effect of feeding feed containing red ginger extract on the immunity and survival of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings exposed to high temperature conditions. The research was carried out experimentally with a Completely Randomized Design (C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4220
Signaling Molecules are N-acylhomoserine lactones (AHLs) that form the Pseudomonas aeruginosa cell information system which determines gene expressions in a population dependent manner called quorum sensing (QS). Signal molecules, which are chemically varied, control genes expres...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4219
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency) is an inherited genetic disorder characterized by reduced or absent activity of the G6PD enzyme. It is prevalent globally, especially in regions where malaria is endemic. The G6PD enzyme plays a critical role in maint...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4218
Microorganisms are widely spread in our environment and rice husk is not an exception. Exploring the microbial communities associated with rice husk dumping sites could lead to the discovery of novel bacteria with potential industrial and environmental applications. This study w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4217
The optimum fish stocking density effected on fish growth performance as a response to growth and survival. Previous research showed that the G5 transgenic mutiara catfish produced 100% (twice) higher growth than non-transgenic catfish in indoor rearing. Further research on G6 at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4215
Pseudarthria viscida (L.) Wight & Arnott is an important, high-volume, traded, threatened medicinal plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Simple Sequence Repeats (SSR) markers were used to determine the genetic relatedness and diversity of 20 accessions of P. viscida coll...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4216
Pigments produced by microorganisms are in high demand due to their safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable characteristics in both industrial and pharmaceutical fields. Using bacteria for pigment production offers several advantages, such as a short life cycle and ease of genetic mod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4214
Aims: To set up a prudent and standard protocol to frame in vitro recovery of Eclipta alba, a therapeutically significant plant, from nodal district by shoot culture initiation. Study Design: Our examination was designed arbitrarily and treatment had threefold samples of 30 expl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i4213
Aims: This review aims to compile and analyze the literature on Stachys byzantina, focusing on its nutritional value, culinary applications, and potential for sustainable agriculture. Study Design: Systematic literature review. Place and Duration of Study: This review encompasses...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i3212
Rhododendron inaequale Hutch., an endemic plant with high economic potential and susceptibility, requires urgent conservation measures. This study aimed to develop an optimized in vitro propagation protocol for this species. In vitro seed germination was conducted using Anderson...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i3211
Aim: This study investigated the effects of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and some chlorides of divalent metals on the initial velocity of crude peroxidase from watermelon rind Study design: In vitro enzyme assay. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry,...
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