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Effects of Urea, Molasses and Fibrolytic Enzymes on Nutritional Value of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Leaves Silage

Hamid Khorasani, Kamal Shojaeian, Mostefa Yousef E. lahi & Mohammad Sharifi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This research was conducted to study changes of chemical composition and digestibility parameters of date palm leaves silage by adding urea, molasses and Fibrolytic Enzymes. Study Design: The experimental treatments were: date palm leaves silage without additive (T1), date...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7307

The Effect of Savory (Satureja khuzistanica) Essential Oils on Performance and Some Blood Biochemical Parameters of Ross and Cobb Broilers

Majid Goodarzi, Nosratollah Mohtashami Pour & Davood Modiri · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

This experiment was conducted to compare the performance and some blood biochemical parameters of Ross and Cobb broilers fed diets containing savory essential oils (SEO). Two hundred twenty four, 1-d-old broiler chickens (mean initial weight: 36.5±1g) of mixed sex (Ross-308 and C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12009

Ethnomedical Survey of Adavi and Ajaokuta Local Government Areas of Ebiraland, Kogi State, Nigeria

Sunday Ene-Ojo Atawodi, Olufunsho Dayo Olowoniyi, Muhammad A. Obari & Israel Ogaba · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

With the wide application of traditional medicine in primary health care around the world, there is need to explore and document medicinal plants used in many cultures. A mini-survey of medicinal plants used to treat different ailments in two local government areas, Adavi and Aja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8658

Transgenic Investigation of Canola (Brassica napus L.)

Sultan Fidan & Ercan Arican · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Investigating transgenic characteristics of Californium, Jura, Elvis and Orkan varieties of canola has been carried out in this study. These plants are widely cultivated in Turkey. The Canola varieties were grown in an established tissue culture and the total DNA isolated. The 35...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11684

Total Polyphenols, Flavonoids and Antioxidant Properties of Different Parts of Tamarindus indica Linn of Nigerian Origin

Sunday E. Atawodi, Mubarak L. Liman, Jonah O. Ottu & Uju D. Iliemene · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: To evaluate the polyphenols, flavonoids and the in vitro antioxidant activity of different parts of Tamarindus indica Linn. Study Design: Methanolic extracts of the leaves, stem bark, root bark, fruit pulp, fruit bark and seeds of Tamarindus indica Linn were analyzed for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8602

Hypoglycemic, Hematologic and Hypolipidemic Activity of Mucuna Pruriens Ethanol Leaf Extract in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

S.C. Akomas, A. I. Okafor & S.N. Ijioma · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: This study investigated the hypoglycemic, hematologic and hypolipidemic potentials of Mucuna pruriens ethanol leaf extract (MELE) in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Experimental Animal Model. The study was conducted in the Physiology Laboratory of the Department...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11735

Salt Leaching in Sulphatic Soils of Palomas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

E. I. Sánchez Bernal, M. A. Camacho Escobar, N. Y. Ávila Serrano, A. Can Chulim & H. M. Ortega Escobar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The aim of this study was to evaluate the initial salinity and the type and amount of salt evacuated from soils of palomas, san luispotosí in a leaching process. These soils present primary and secondary salinization problems, induced by irrigation which affects their productive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11847

Addition of Clidinium-C to the 14-Day Proton Pump Inhibitor Based Triple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication

Mohammadreza Seyyedmajidi, Saba Homapoor, Elahe Zanganeh, Mohammad Dadjou, Shahab Eskandari Nejad, Mohammad Hadi Tajik Galayeri & Jamshid Vafaeimanesh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: To assess the effect of clidinium-C on H. pylori eradication with a triple therapy including omeprazole, clarithromycin and amoxicillin (OCA) in patients with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Also, to investigate the efficacy and safety of clidinium-C in prevention of drugs' sid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11357

Effects of Seed Weight and Substrate on Germination and Growth of Non-toxic Jatropha curcas L. Seedings

Ofelia Andrea Valdés Rodríguez, Arturo Pérez Vázquez & Armando J. Martínez · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: We characterized the responses of non-toxic seedlings of Jatropha curcas L. to variation in seed weight and substrate during their germination and growth. Study Design: Two analytical experiments using a randomized controlled trial approach were applied to consider the effe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11697

Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) as Affected by Hydroponics, Greenhouse and Irrigation Regimes

Francisco Suazo-López, Rosalba Zepeda-Bautista, Felipe Sánchez-Del Castillo, J. Jesús Martínez-Hernández, Juan Virgen-Vargas & Leonardo Tijerina-Chávez · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Climatic and technical factors influence tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production in hydroponics and greenhouse, but there is not much research on management of red volcanic rock as substratum, as well as on water and nutrient solution. Therefore, the effect of the concentrati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11936

ECG Generation Based on Action Potential Using Modified Van Der Pol Equation

Mahdi Rezaei Estakhroueieh, Seyyed Kamaleddin Yadavar Nikravesh & Shahriar Gharibzadeh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The aim of this paper is to propose a mathematical model of the cardiac electrical activity in accordance with heart physiology and utilizing this model to generate ECG (electrocardiogram) signal. Study Design: Modeling the cardiac electrical activity based on physiology of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11916

Molecular Detection and Antimicrobial Activity of Enterolysin a Endopeptidase among Enterococcus faecalis Strains of Different Origins

Mitra Salehi & Zeinab Hatami · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The target of present study is to determine the frequency of occurrence of enterolysin A gene in Enterococcus faecalis strains from different sources and surveys about antibacterial effect of enl A gene positive strains. Study Design: Enterolysin A is a class IV bacteriocin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7216

The Phytotoxic Effects of Methomyl and Imidacloprid Insecticides on Tomato local Variety in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia

M. Jamal Hajjar, Mohamad S. Alsaikhan & Ahmed M. Soliman · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Imidacloprid and Methomyl are systemic insecticides used widely for controlling insects infesting crops grown in greenhouses. The experiment was conducted on tomato (Hassawi, Local Varity in Eastern part of Saudi Arabia) to study the phytotoxicity effect of the tested insecticide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11797

Tumor Associated Immune Dysfunction: Immune Cells Involved and Suggested Therapies

Wamidh H. Talib & Intisar Hadi AL-Yasari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The improvement in the understanding of cancer immunology did not lead to a successful immunotherapeutic strategy. Cancer immunotherapy faces different obstacles including low immunogenicity, production of immunosuppressive agents, and the peripheral tolerance which is used by ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11831

Biological and Reproduction Activities of Mosquito Larvae of Culiseta morsitans (Theobald) after Treatment by Ecdysone Agonist Methoxyfenozide

Jaouida Haouari-Abderrahim & Nassima Rehimi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Insect growth regulators (IGRs) offer alternatives to conventional chemical larvicides that pose problem of resistance and environmental safety. However, only a limited number of IGRs have been approved for use in mosquito control. The present investigation was to evaluate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11366