Blood pressure disorder causes serious diseases in the cardiovascular system such as arterial hypertension. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.13 billion people worldwide have hypertension, and most of them (two-thirds) live in low- and middle-income count...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i430227
DNA markers application in marker-assisted breeding of cotton is handicapped due to low genetic diversity in cotton germplasm. The present study was designed to identify DNA markers, predominately simple sequence repeats (SSRs), associated with tolerance/resistance to heat stress...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i430226
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) are responsible for genetic mutations. We studied genetic molecular variations and found an association of oral cancer with SNP of Adenylate Cyclase 2 (ADCY2) rs252546 and complement C7 (C7) rs1450656 genes in people of Southern Punjab, Pakis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i430225
The aim of this study was to identify the suprior cotton genotypes with improved physiological characteristics under drought conditions. On the bais of root-shoot charcteristics, five genoypes of G. hirsutum were identified as drought tolerant and three genotypes screened out as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i430224
Plant viruses have become a major issue to the crop production around the world. These viruses have become an unavoidable limiting factor by causing rigorous crop deficit for those major crops which are economically important. Among these viruses, begomoviruses belonging to famil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i430223
This study was conducted to evaluate the heritability methods, the genes number equations and comparison between them, as well as multivariate analysis of cotton yield and its components traits in the two crosses G.85 x TNB and G.86 x Suvin. Broad sense heritability (BSH) using M...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i330221
The green synthesis of nanoparticles has attracted the attention of scientific communities due to their simple, economical, and environment-friendly properties. This study focuses on the biological synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using an aqueous extract of Moringa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i330220
Aims: Here, we describe a novel way to produce an endo-1,4-beta-xylanase from Aspergillus clavatus using paper and pulp industry waste. Methodology: Optimal Aspergillus clavatus NRRL1 cultivation conditions were evaluated using minimal medium with different concentrations (1 to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i330219
Action bitters has been seen not to have nephro-toxic effects on the kidney. However, this study evaluated the effects of sachet packaged action bitters on the kidney of apparently healthy subjects. Blood sample was collected from 20 subjects. Basal blood sample and the blood sam...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i330217
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) L rhizome powder (TRP) was commonly reported to have antiulcerogenic and non-toxicity effects. However, the scientific evidence showing the effectiveness of turmeric in the treatment of gastric ulcer and its non-toxicity effect are controversial. The aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i330216
Aim: To investigate the effect of Hexane extract of Chromolaena odorata (HECO) on cyanide induced hematotoxicity in male Albino Wistar rats. Methodology: Thirty-five (35) male albino rats weighing between 100g and 150g were distributed randomly into 7 groups of 5 rats each. Group...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230214
Cellulase is one of the most economically important enzyme, which aids in catalyzing cellulolysis, the decomposition of cellulose and other related polysaccharides. So the demand/importance of this enzyme in both domestic and commercial sectors cannot be over emphasized. In this...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230213
Aims: To study the kinetics of crude peroxidase from the rind of watermelon fruit in various assay conditions. Study Design: In vitro enzyme assay. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230212
The synthesis and application of nanoparticles is an important area of research that is gaining attention recently. In this recent project, we report the synthesis of silver nanoparticles, AgNP using aqueous solution of silver nitrate and Gnetum africanum leaf extract (reducing a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230210
Background: Fruits are known as excellent source of mineral and vitamins and may be used to increase rural population food quality. Consuming fruits and vegetables may usually aid in the prevention of chronic and degenerative diseases. Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230211