Maize is an economically important cereal crop cultivated worldwide depending on suitable climate condition. maize production is hindered by biotic and abiotic factors. Salinity is one of the major factors that affect maize yield. Plant respond to salinity by changes in their ant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i430161
Aim: Frankincense tree (Boswellia dalzielii) and Kenaf (H. cannabinus) are plants abundantly found in north-western Nigeria. These plants are very popular among the locals as potent sources of ethno medicine. The present study investigates the oral acute toxicity potentials of me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i430160
Commelina benghalensis is a troublesome but exotic weed native to the African and Asian subregions used traditionally for the treatment and management of various disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential antioxidant activity of the methanolic leaf extract...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i430159
Background: Children less than five years worldwide are known to be vulnerable and susceptible in many respects, especially on matters on health. Nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition generally affect children more than any other group. Poor nutrition occurs in developing cou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i430157
Introduction: Cholera is a destructive disease that causes extreme and intense water loss in the body. It takes between 12 hours and 5 days for an individual to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or water. It causes acute watery diarrhea in children and adults and if...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i430158
The effect of methanolic extract of African Ebony (Diospyros mespiliformis) on glucose level, liver and kidney function biomarkers in alloxan induced diabetic rat was investigated. The rats were grouped into four of ten (10) rats each. The rats in Group B, C and D were induced...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i330156
Aims: To produce and optimize biosurfactants from Citrullus lanatus seeds. Study Design: Randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry Lab. and Department of Microbiology lab. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, between April and August, 2017. Methodology:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i330155
Aims: This study investigated the antimicrobial resistance profile and quinolone resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus from patients attending Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nigeria. Methodology: A total of 240 clinical samples which comprised of high vaginal swabs, endocervi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i330151
Cocoyam (C. esculenta) is an aroid that is grown most importantly for edible corms. C. esculenta is used by the locals, it has been noted that when used as feed, it causes swelling of the lips, mouth and throat. The aim of this work was to investigate the proximate, anti-nutrient...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i330153
Malaria is known to have significant effects on the body. This study, investigated the relation between platelet and haemoglobin levels of malaria positive and negative children (age range = 1-14 years). Out of the 1049 children (4.1± 3.3 years), comprising 493 females and 556 m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i330154
This study reveals the chitinase producing ability of some fungi isolates cultured from the rhizosphere of different fruit trees such as mango, cassava, guava, and banana inside FUTA farm. A total of 16 isolates identified as Aspergillus nidulans, A. niger, A.flavus, A. fumigatus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i230149
Aim: The effect of aqueous extract of Costus afer stems on total protein, albumin,globulin, total and conjugated bilirubin levels in diet induced hyperlipidemic rats were studied. Methodology: Wistar albino male rats (100-135 g) were randomly distributed into 7 groups of 12 rats...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i230150
Aim: This study aimed to identify fungi isolated from Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula and evaluate its level of susceptibility to known antifungal compounds. Place and Duration of Study: Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja between...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i230148
The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the antibacterial activity of ethanolic stem extract of (Wild African nutmeg) Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw.) and some commercially available toothpaste against bacteria isolated from the hidden resident mouth cavity microfora. Bacter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i230147
Cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) is an herbivorous animal which feeds on plant materials, including cassavas that are known to contain cyanogenic glycosides. Cyanide or cyanogenic glycosides are known to be toxic for animal consumption. Therefore, Cane rat must have an inherent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i230146