African Journal of Biotechnology

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Table of Contents: 2 October 2006; 5(19)

 

Reviews

 

Stuart Meier and Chris Gehring

Emerging roles in plant biotechnology for the second messenger cGMP - guanosine 3’, 5’-cyclic monophosphate

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Pascal Obong Bessong, Chikwelu Larry Obi

Ethnopharmacology of human immunodeficiency virus in South Africa–a minireview

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

Research Articles

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

B.B. Hankoua, N.J. Taylor , S.Y.C. Ng, I. Fawole, J. Puonti-Kaerlas, C. Padmanabhan, J.S. Yadav, C.M. Fauquet, A.G.O. Dixon, V.N. Fondong

Production of the first transgenic cassava in Africa via direct shoot organogenesis from friable embryogenic calli and germination of maturing somatic embryos

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Safar Farajnia, Ailar Nakhlband, Mandana Rafeey and Kazem Sakha

Early age onset familial Mediterranean fever associated with compound heterozygote M680I /M694V mutation

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

E. Couacy-Hymann, S.C. Bodjo, T. Danho, M.Y. Koffi, C. Akoua-Koffi

Diagnosis and surveillance of rinderpest using reverse transcription - PCR

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

P. N. Wambura

Use of virus suspensions without RNA extraction as RT-PCR templates for detection of Newcastle disease virus

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
 

Nwachukwu, I.N, Ibekwe, V.I, Nwabueze, R.N and Anyanwu, B.N

Characterisation of palm wine yeast isolates for industrial utilisation

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

B.C. Adebayo-Tayo, A.A. Onilude, A.A Ogunjobi, J.S. Gbolagade and M.O. Oladapo

Detection of fungi and aflatoxin in shelved bush mango seeds (Irvingia spp.) stored for sale in Uyo, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Ennouali M, Elmoualdi L, labioui H, Ouhsine M, and Elyachioui M.

Biotransformation of the fish waste by fermentation

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
 

Saima Anjum, Muhammad Zia and M. Fayyaz Chaudhary

Investigations of different strategies for high frequency regeneration of Dendrobium malones ‘Victory’

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Akande, S. R. and Lamidi G. O.

Performance of quality protein maize varieties and disease reaction in the derived-savanna agro-ecology of South-West Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

M. A. Taiwo and O. J. Akinjogunla

Cowpea viruses: Quantitative and qualitative effects of single and mixed viral infections

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Anoliefo, G. O., Ikhajiagbe, B., Okonofhua, B. O. and Diafe, F. V.

Eco-taxonomic distribution of plant species around motor mechanic workshops in Asaba and Benin City, Nigeria: Identification of oil tolerant plant species

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Belewu M.A.

Conversion of masonia tree sawdust and cotton plant by product into feed by white rot fungus (Pleurotus sajor caju)

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

Samreen Riaz, Saadia Shahzad Alam and Asma Ikram

Histopathological changes observed in the heart and gizzard of quail chicks Coturnix coturnix japonica administrated by the different levels of chrome shaving

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

S. S. Ingle, V. Panchal and H.S. Chhatpar

Studies on carbohydrate metabolism in Bacillus sphaericus 1593

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

F. A. Oladimeji, S. I. Omoruyi and C. O. Onyeji

Preparation and in vitro evaluation of suppositories of halofantrine hydrochloride

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

IBEZIM, E. C., ESIMONE, C. O., NNAMANI, P. O., ONYISHI, I. V., BROWN, S. A. and OBODO, C. E.

In vitro study of the interaction between some fluoroquinolones and extracts of kola nitida seed

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Obi, R. K., Iroagba, I. I. and Ojiako O. A.

Virucidal potential of some edible Nigerian vegetables

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Ndukwe I. G., Habila J. D. Bello I. A and Okoh J. I.

Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on the leaves and stem of Desmodium scorpiurus Der (sw)

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Ndukwe, I. G., Habila, J. D., Bello, I. A. and Adeleye, E.O.

Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial screening of crude extracts from the leaves, stem bark and root bark of Ekebergia senegalensis A. Juss

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

Hisamettin Durmaz, Emrullah Sagun, Zekai Tarakci and Fevzi Ozgokce

Antibacterial activities of Allium vineale, Chaerophyllum macropodum and Prangos ferulacea

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Oyegoke, O.O., Akintola, A. J. and Fasoranti, J. O.

Dietary potentials of the edible larvae of Cirina forda (westwood) as a poultry feed

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Daramola, B. and Asunni, O. A.

Nutrient composition and storage studies on roselle extract enriched deep-fat-fried snack food

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Emmanuel S. Abbo, Taiwo O. Olurin and Grace Odeyemi

Studies on the storage stability of soursop (Annona muricata L.) juice

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

O. O. IBEH, B. E. B. NWOKE, J. A. ADEGOKE and H. B. MAFUYAI

Cytospecies identifications of vectors of human onchocerciasis in south eastern Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

M. S. Abdel Hameed

Continuous removal and recovery of lead by alginate beads, free and alginate-immobilized Chlorella vulgaris

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

NWAUGO, V.O., ONYEAGBA, R.A., and NWAHCUKWU N.C.

Effect of gas flaring on soil microbial spectrum in parts of Niger Delta area of southern Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

BIOTECHNIQUES

 

Titus A.M. Msagati and Mathew M. Nindi

Supported liquid membrane extraction of 17b- estradiol and its metabolites in a variety of biological matrices

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

AQUACULTURE

 

Meseda, M. El-Gharabawy and Samira, S. Assem

Spawning induction in the Mediterranean grey mullet Mugil cephalus and larval developmental stages

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

ENTOMOLOGY

 

Oigiangbe, O.N., L.E.N. Jackai, F.K. Ewete and L. Lajide

Bioactive fractions of n-hexane extracts from Vigna pods against the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata Fabricius

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

 

 

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