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Geohelminths Contamination of Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Lafia Markets

E. M. Abe, L. J. Ajah, S. O. Ayuba, H. Mogaji & U. F. Ekpo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Fruits and vegetables are important in human diets as they help the body system function optimally but could also pose risk to human health when taken unhygienically. This study assessed geohelminths contamination on some common fruits and vegetables sold in Lafia markets and als...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/25566

Histopathological Studies on Liver Affected with Hydatidosis in One Humped Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Tampool Slaughterhouse, Sudan

Nuseba H. Mohammed & Halima M. Osman · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

This study aimed to investigate the different pathological conditions reported in livers of slaughtered camels leading to their total or partial condemnation at abattoir in the present study, 80 liver samples collected randomly from Sudanese camels at Tampool slaughter-house. Gez...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/28101

Increase in Citrate and KCl Consumption during Morphine Withdrawal Period is Associated with Reduced Levels of Zinc and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor, and Poor Neurogenesis in Male Isolated Rats

Hamidreza Famitafreshi, Morteza Karimian & Masoud Afshari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Introduction: Sustained remission from substance abuse is often difficult to achieve. However, there are certain factors that may predict the remission from substance dependence during drug withdrawal period. The aim of this study was to assess the possible predictors and pattern...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/28084

Population Dynamic of Citrus Blackfly, Aleurocanthus woglumi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), in Tahiti Lime in the eastern of the State of São Paulo, Brazil

A. Raga, N. Felippe & R. Imperato · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Citrus blackfly, Aleurocanthus woglumi is a serious citrus insect pest. The objective of this study was to determine the population dynamic of the CBF in a commercial citrus orchard in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in a commercial orchard of Tahiti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/28668

The Role of Plant Essential Oils in Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) Control

M. E. Aline Noutcha, Nsirim I. Edwin-Wosu, Regina E. Ogali & Samuel N. Okiwelu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Approximately half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria, and about 250 million deaths are reported annually. There are two strategic approaches to malaria management: prevention (vector control, drug prophylaxis and potential use of vaccines) and treatment (drugs, bloo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/28432

Survey of Gastrointestinal Parasites among Nomadic Cattle Herds in Eruwa, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria

Oluwole Akinola Stephen, Adeniran Adebiyi Abdulhakeem, Mogaji Hammed Oladeji, Shittu Emmanuel Olanrewaju, Alabi Oladimeji Michael, Odoemene Simeone & Ekpo Uwem Friday · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aim: Nomadic farming of cattle is a common practice in rural farming area of Nigeria. This study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites among nomadic cattle herds in Eruwa, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Place of Study: The stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/28400

Biosynthesised Silver Nanoparticles from Fungi as Antimicrobial Agents for Endo-Perio Lesions – A Review

Kiran R. Halkai, Jayashree A. Mudda, Vasundhara Shivanna, Vandana Rathod & Rahul Halkai · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Even after rapid development in the treatment modalities and contemporary dental practice, still we encounter the failures due to endodontic, periodontal or combined lesions. Complete elimination of bacteria is the key for successful treatment. The emerging new microorganisms, in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/25756

Morphological and Biochemical Response of Cassava (Manihot esculentus, Crantz) to Spent Carbide and Diesel Oil Wastes

F. B. G. Tanee & S. I. Mensah · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aim: To determine the morphological and biochemical response of cassava (Manihot esculentus, Crantz) to spent carbide (SC) and diesel oil (DO) wastes. Place and Duration of Study: The 14 week experimental trial was conducted at University of Port Harcourt Ecological Centre field....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/27174

Effect of Mutagenesis on Germination, Growth and Fertility in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Vedna Kumari, Harinder Kumar Chaudhary, Rajendra Prasad, Ashok Kumar, Amar Singh, Sanjay Jambhulkar & Suman Sanju · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

In order to study the effect of mutagenesis on germination, growth and fertility in sesame, the seeds of a local variety ‘LTK-4’ were got irradiated with 6 gamma radiation doses viz., 150Gy, 300Gy, 450Gy, 600Gy, 750Gy and 900Gy at BARC, Mumbai. The seeds were also treated with 0....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/26983

Antidiabetic and Hypolipidaemic Effects of Garden Egg (Solanum aethiopicum) Leaf Extract in Beta-cells of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Male Wistar Rats

H. K. Okafor, A. I. Odugbemi, C. B. Okezie & M. K. Achebe · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aim: Diabetes and cardiovascular disorders have continued to pose serious threats to humans. Hence researches have been ongoing on discovery of more antidiabetic and hypolipidaemic plants. Therefore, this study evaluated the antidiabetic, hypolipidaemic and histopathological prof...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/26841

Parasite Contamination of Nigerian Currencies in Ibadan City, South-West Nigeria

Okoh Arome Leonard & Morenikeji Olajumoke · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

This study was conducted to determine the level of contamination of naira notes by parasites in Ibadan city. Naira notes of all denominations (₦5, ₦10, ₦20, ₦50, ₦100, ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000) were randomly collected from students, butchers, food vendors and petrol stations, and che...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/24735

Species-specific Loci of Three Indonesian Durio Inferred from ISSR Fingerprinting

Pieter Agusthinus Riupassa, Miftahudin ., Suharsono . & Tatik Chikmawati · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aims: To assess molecular diversity and to determine species-specific loci of Indonesian durio, based on Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers. Study Design: Genomic DNA isolation from fresh durio leaves and then DNA amplification. Electrophoresis PCR product and bands scor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/27375

The Order Palmariales (Rhodophyta) in the North Pacific Area of Russia: Taxonomic Revision of Halosaccion Kützing and Devaleraea Guiry

Olga N. Selivanova · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Research data on taxonomy of the members of the family Palmariaceae (Palmariales, Rhodophyta) from the Russian Pacific coasts are presented.  Special attention is paid to taxonomic status of two genera of palmarialean algae inhabiting the area: Halosaccion and Devaleraea. The gen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/27267

Molecular Response of Plants to Drought, Cold and Heat Stress - A Review

Akula Dinesh, Baramappanavara Muralidhara, Sunil Gangurde & More Yogeshwar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

The increased abiotic stresses were severe threat to world food security paving to hunger death. To combat this situation crops with high tolerance should be developed. Crop improvement mainly depends on the improvement of traits that increase yield levels with high tolerance to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/26700

All-Trans Retinoic Acid Downregulates Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mediated Regulation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 in B16F10 Murine Melanoma Cells

Aniruddha Banerji & Aheli Majumder · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aims and Study Design: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) regulates a number of cellular processes, including cell motility, proliferation, differentiation and survival. EGFR mediated signal transduction via mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) modulates expression and ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/27388