Biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles have emerged as one of the prime areas of investigation in recent years due to their wider application in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. In the present paper, we report the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous l...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/41341
The study aims at evaluating cyanobacterial diversity along altitudinal gradient with respect to various edaphic factors at western Saudi Arabia. Thirty-one cyanobacteria species belonging to 17 genera were isolated and identified along the different sites of the study area. Nost...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40492
Amor Hedfi, Manel Ben Ali, Ahmed H. NourEl-Deen, Bandar Albogami, Montaser M. S. Hassan, Tarek Saif & Fehmi Boufahja·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2018
An investigative study was conducted during September 2017 along the eastern Red Sea coasts (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). During this study, 5 stations were prospected and samples of sediment were especially collected in order to study their meiobenthic organisms. Results showed import...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/41312
Using a completely randomized block design and Redeemer’s University as a case study, air samples at the University library, clinic and registry were evaluated for microorganisms that are capable of causing paper deterioration and the physical environments were assessed for abili...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/39280
Femi Ayoade, Paulina, O. Adeniji, Kellanny, S. Amole, Yeitarere, A. Amaremo, Titilayo, O. Apata, Scott, O. Fayemi, Nicholas, O. Oyejide, Uchenna D. Abazuh, Tolulope, A. Kayode, Gbenga G. Daramola & Onikepe, Folarin·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2018
Aim: The present study is focused on determining if there are differences in the types of organisms responsible for spontaneous fermentation in two types of cassava food products, namely, fufu and gari, while also ensuring that the expected organoleptic properties associated with...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40707
Aims: To evaluate the proximate composition and mineral contents of edible part of four species of shellfishes (Callinectes amnicola, Thais coronata, Tympanotonus fuscatus and Egeria radiata) from the Calabar River, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Institute of Oceanography,...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/35649
Aims: This study aims to systematically review currently available data on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of cancer in domestic animals to evaluate the efficacy of different treatment protocols and to suggest further recommendations for...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40829
Aims: To study the effect of different nitrogen fertilizer rates on growth, carbon assimilation and biochemical changes of Polygonum minus. Study Design: Polygonum minus were treated with different nitrogen fertilizer (0 kg N ha-1, 50 kg N ha-1, 100 kg N ha-1 and 150 kg N ha-1) u...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/41106
Aims: The study was conducted to investigate the impact of nitrogen fertilization on growth, leaf gas exchange and bio-metabolite accumulation in Ipomea aquatica. Treatment and Experimental Design: Ipomea aquatica plants were exposed to four different rates of nitrogen (0, 30, 60...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40352
Several toxic effects of crude oil and some of its products on reproduction have been reported. High rate of child malnutrition and mortality, including increased birth defects and rashes have also been reported in areas impacted by oil development. This study therefore considers...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/39879
Aim: the present study aims to optimize Cibacron Blue 3G-A decolorization as a model dye through laccase enzymatic biocatalysis presenting the role of HBT as a redox mediator via RSM approach. Study Design: RSM using Central Composite Design (CCD) was used in order to determin...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40772
Genetic diversity among 12 accessions of Arabidopsis thaliana possessing Pi transporter genes (Pht), compared to the related wild type, have been investigated using inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSR) and two biochemical marker systems; sodium dodecyl sulfate- polyacrylamide gel...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40935
This study was carried out at the Department of Ornamental Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University during the two successive seasons of 2015 and 2016. The experiment was designed using a complete randomized blocks design. The objective of this study was to investig...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40919
Okra leaf curl disease (OLCD) is a major constraint on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) production in West Africa. The most effective way of managing this disease is through breeding and planting of resistant varieties. In order to identify sources of resistance and or tol...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40659
Application of biochar to soil additionally restores soil Carbon and nutrients lost from bioenergy cropping systems as a result of biomass harvesting. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of biochar amended saline soil on plant growth, leaf chlorophyll, soil miner...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/41126