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Detection of mycotoxins in opaque beer production
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)
In Zimbabwe opaque beer is one of the most common alcoholic beverages. This study was aimed at detecting aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A (OTA) in commercial opaque beer brewing. Aflatoxins and OTA are mycotoxins produced by ...
Action and variation potential electrical signals in higher plants
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
This review evaluates the types of electrical signals (ESs) in plants, generation and propagation of various ESs, their ways of transmission within the plant body and their corresponding physiological significance. It also ...
Control of alkaptonuria with nitisinone and gene therapy: A systematic review
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a genetic disorder inherited in accordance with Mendel first law. Mutations in the HGA gene result in the AKU disorder. Three major features of this disorder: arthritis, ochronosis, and the presence ...
Removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from agro-industrial wastewater by using microalgae collected from coastal region of peninsular Malaysia
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
The potential of microalgae as a source of renewable energy based on wastewater has received increasing interest worldwide in recent decades. A freshwater microalga Chlorella vulgaris was investigated for its ability to ...
Toxicological studies on Acanthus montanus leaf extracts in male and female albino rats
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
Leaves of Acanthus montanus have been used traditionally in treatment of several diseases such as skin diseases. This work was designed to evaluate toxicological impact of A. montanus extracts in male and female albino ...
Mutagenic effects of sodium azide on some qualitative traits of maize (Zea mays)
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
This research was conducted to determine the effects of sodium azide on some quantitative traits of maize varieties namely: Hakorin hajiya (local variety) and Sam-15 variety (improve variety). The seeds were presoaked in ...
Phytochemical and acute toxicity study of aqueous extract of Bambusa vulgaris leaves on Wistar rats
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)
Background: Bambusa vulgaris (Poaceae) is widely used in the traditional pharmacopoeia to treat various pathologies like typhoid fever, diabetes, hypertension and malaria. Methods: The present study has demonstrated the ...
The efficacy of sterilizing agents, copper oxychloride, vegetable oil and agrowipe (botanic neem extract) against crown gall disease of roses in Kericho, Kenya
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)
The experiments were conducted at James Finlay Kenya, flowers division Tarakwet farm in Kericho county from January 2016 to December 2016 to study the efficacy of copper oxychloride 1.0 g/L, hydrogen peroxide 1.0 ml/L, ...
Effects of microbial-fertilizers on the morphological parameters and biochemical content of Cow pea Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. – A biotechnological approach
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
The use of chemical fertilizers and agrochemicals has dangerous effects on both environment and human health. Frequently used chemical fertilizers to increase crop yields and reload soil nutrients have been extinguished ...
Biochar and vermicompost soil amendments reduce root rot disease of common bean (Phaseolous Vulgaris L.)
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
Common bean production is constrained by root rot complexes resulting to as much as 70% losses in Kenya. This study sought to establish the effect of soil amendments biochar and vermicompost on root rot fungal pathogens ...