Biology and Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Antioxidant properties of Psidium guajava leaf extract on paraquat induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)Thirty healthy male rats were used for the in vivo experiment. Animals received 3.5 mg/kg of Paraquat (PQ) intraperitoneally on the 15th day of experiment. Extracts were administered daily for thirty (30) days using normal ... -
Incidence and severity of Fusarium wilt on Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea L.) landraces in Western Kenya
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)Bambara nut, Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. is one of the indigenous legume crops grown in Kenya. The crop is highly nutritious and drought tolerant with the ability to produce higher yields than other legumes such as common ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Effect of aqueous extracts of Datura stramonium W. seeds, leaves and roots on mortality of second stage juveniles of Globodera rostochiensis in Kenya
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Experiments were carried out in the laboratory to evaluate the effects of aqueous extracts of leaves, seeds and roots of Datura stramonium at different concentrations on mortality of Globodera rostochiensis juveniles. ... -
Antagonistic conflict of Trichoderma harzianum against fruit rots pathogens
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Present work was investigated the study of infected fruits and its pathogens and checked the antagonistic activity with Trichoderma harzianum. Ficus carica was to be found highly mycotoxic due to more pathogens followed ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of body size and catch per unit effort of Nile perch (Lates Niloticus) caught using different fishing gears at Magu district in Lake Victoria, Tanzania
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)This study was conducted to assess body size distribution and Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) of Nile perch (Lates cf. niloticus) captured using three common fishing gears at Magu district in Tanzania. Three landing sites ... -
Effects of fertilization and concentrate feeding on water quality and growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) grown in concrete tanks
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)An experiment was conducted to compare the effects of fertilizer application alone, concentrate feeding alone and combination of fertilization and feeding on water quality parameters and growth performance of sex-reversed ... -
Antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella spp. isolated from retail farmed shrimp in Kuala Lumpur
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Antimicrobial resistant Salmonella is recognized as a potential food safety threat and its prevalence in farmed shrimps is very concerning. However, information about antimicrobial resistant Salmonella in retail farmed ... -
Dietary effect of Alstonia Boonei stem bark extract on hematological profiles of Wistar albino rats after inducing oxidative stress with CCl4
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)This study examined the dietary outcome of Alstonia boonei stem bark. A. boonei stem bark was extracted with ethanol after air-drying and grinding. Hematological indices of Wistar albino rats were impacted with carbon ... -
Impacts of ZnO nanoparticles on growth and antioxidant enzymes of the green alga Scenedesmus obliquus
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)The growing passion for new industrial technology, using innovative materials such as nanoparticles (NPs) which reached water bodies as wastewater, heavily influenced aquatic organisms and consequently the human life. ... -
Anti-browning methods on fresh-cut fruits and fruit juice: A Review
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Enzymatic browning is an economically important disorder that degrades the sensory characteristics, and prevent consumer from purchasing fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Prevention and control of enzymatic browning in ... -
The mechanisms of virulence and antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi: A systematic review
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is the etiologic agent of typhoid fever which is responsible for about 21,600 deaths annually, a large proportion of which is reported in developing countries. The organism is capable of ...
