African Journal of Biotechnology

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Table of Contents: 19 March 2007; 6(6)

 

 

Reviews

 

Joel W. Ochieng, Anne W. T. Muigai and George N. Ude

Phylogenetics in plant biotechnology: principles, obstacles and opportunities for the resource poor

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Joel W. Ochieng, Anne W. T. Muigai and George N. Ude

Localizing genes using linkage disequilibrium in plants: integrating lessons from the medical genetics

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

Research Articles

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

Lucy Mwende Mackenzie, Anne Thairu Muigai, Ellie Onyango Osir, Wilber Lwande, Martin Keller, Gerardo Toledo and Hamadi Iddi Boga

Bacterial diversity in the intestinal tract of the fungus-cultivating termite Macrotermes michaelseni (Sjöstedt)

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

J. K. Mensah, and B. Obadoni

Effects of sodium azide on yield parameters of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Zhao Yuan, Yao Qin, Tang Xudong, Wang qiang, Yin huijuan, Hu Zhigang, Lu Jian and Chen Keping

Cloning and homologic analysis of Tpn I gene in silkworm Bombyx mori

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

O. Akinbo, M. Gedil, E. J. A. Ekpo, J. Oladele and A. G. O. Dixon

Detection of RAPD markers-linked to resistance to cassava anthracnose disease

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Viroj Wiwanitkit

Usage of U7 snRNA in gene therapy of hemoglobin C disorder: feasibility by gene ontology tool

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

A. F. Ogundola and M. O. Liasu

Herbicidal effects of effluent from processed cassava on growth performances of Chromolaena odorata weeds population

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Manoj Kulkarni and Uday Deshpande

In Vitro screening of tomato genotypes for drought resistance using polyethylene glycol

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Ehiagbanare, J. E. and Onyibe, H. I.

Effect of pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling growth of Tetracarpidium conophorun Mull

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

Z. Al-Qodah, H. Daghstani, Ph. Geopel and W. Lafi

Determination of kinetic parameters of α-amylase producing thermophile Bacillus sphaericus

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Pinakin C. Dhandhukia and Vasudev R. Thakkar

Standardization of growth and fermentation criteria of Lasiodiplodia theobromae for production of jasmonic acid

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

D. H. Tambekar, N. B. Hirulkar, S. R.Gulhane, P. N. Rajankar and S. S. Deshmukh

Evaluation of hydrogen sulphide test for detection of fecal coliform contamination in drinking water from various sources

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Murugan, S., Anand, R., Uma Devi, P., Vidhya, N. and Rajesh, K. A.

Efficacy of Euphorbia milli and Euphorbia pulcherrima on aflatoxin producing fungi (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus)

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Magashi Abdulkadir M. and Bukar Aminu

Antibacterial and antifungal effect of high pH and paraffin wax application on tomatoes, oranges and peppers

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

B. O. Ejedegba, E. C. Onyeneke and P. O. Oviasogie

Characteristics of lipase isolated from coconut (Cocos nucifera linn) seed under different nutrient treatments

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Chidi U. Igwe, Linus A. Nwaogu and Cosmas O. Ujuwondu

Assessment of the hepatic effects, phytochemical and proximate compositions of Phyllanthus amarus

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

E. Couacy-Hymann, S.C. Bodjo, K. Tounkara, Y.M. Koffi, A.H. Ohui, T. Danho, B.M. Dec. Bronsvoort

Comparison of two competitive ELISAs for the detection of specific peste-des-petits-ruminant antibodies in sheep and cattle populations

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Chimezie Anyakora and Herbert Coker

Assessment of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content in four species of fish in the Niger Delta by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Obahiagbon, F. I. and Osagie, A. U.

Sugar and macrominerals composition of sap produced by Raphia hookeri palms

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

I. I. Nkafamiya, B. A. Aliyu, A. J. Manji, and U.U. Modibbo

Degradation properties of wild Adansonia digitata (Baobab) and Prosopsis africana (Lughu) oils on storage

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

I. I. Nkafamiya, S. A. Osemeahon, D. Dahiru and H. A. Umaru

Studies on the chemical composition and physico-chemical properties of the seeds of baobab (Adasonia digitata)

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Lexa G. Matasyoh, Josphat C. Matasyoh, Francis N. Wachira, Miriam G. Kinyua, Anne W. Thairu Muigai and Titus K. Mukiama

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum L. growing in Eastern Kenya

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

J. Parekh and S. Chanda

In vitro antimicrobial activity of Trapa natans L. fruit rind extracted in different solvents

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Muhsin A. Jabar and Amina Al-Mossawi

Susceptibility of some multiple resistant bacteria to garlic extract

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

G. Olayiwola, C. A. Obafemi and F. O. Taiwo

Synthesis and neuropharmacological activity of some quinoxalinone derivatives

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

K. Kannan, T. Subburaj, R. Manavalan1, P. K. Karar

Development and validation of dissolution test for Metoprolol sustained release capsules

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

KHALI Mustapha, SELSELET-ATTOU Ghalem

Effect of heat treatment on polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase activities in Algerian stored dates

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Chaitali Dutta, Banani Ray Chowdhury, Runu Chakraborty and Utpal Raychaudhuri

Incorporation of turmeric-lime mixture during the preparation of tomato puree

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Ann Nancy Etsey, Esther Sakyi-Dawson, Samuel Sefa-Dedeh, Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, Kwaku Tano-Debrah and George Amponsah Annor

Effects of cowpea fortification and the level of ripeness of plantain on the nutritive value of plantain based snack foods

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Osemeahon, S. A. and Barminas, J. T.

Development of amino resin for emulsion paint formulation: reactive blending of methylol urea with soybean oil

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

Osemeahon, S. A. and Barminas J. T.

Study of a composite from reactive blending of methylol urea resin with natural rubber

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

ANIMAL SCIENCE

 

F. C. Nworgu, A. A. O. Ekemezie, A. O. Ladele and B. M. Akinrolabu

Performance of broiler chickens served heat-treated fluted pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis) leaves extract supplement

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

O. M. Agbolade, T. Gledhill, O.T. Fajebe, O.M. Abolade and T.M. Olateju

Population, seasonal abundance, Dockovdia oruensis infection and other parasites of Potadoma moerchi in southwestern Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [PDF]

 

 

 

 

 

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