African Journal of Biotechnology: 5 March 2007; 6(5)

African Journal of Biotechnology

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Table of Contents: 5 March 2007; 6(5)

Research Articles

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Chunderika Mocktar, Usha Govinden, Adrian Willem Sturm and Sabiha Essack

TEM-145 and TEM-146 ß-lactamases produced by Escherichia coli isolates from state hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Mohd Shuaib, Alam Zeb, Zahir Ali, Waqar Ali, Taufiq Ahmad and Ikhtiar Khan

Characterization of wheat varieties by seed storage-protein electrophoresis

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S. Paulsamy, K.K Vijayakumar and S. Ganesh Ram

Genetic variations and degree of correlation in four ecological variants of Gaultheria fragrantissima Wallich in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, India

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PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

M.O. Liasu and O. Shosanya

Studies of microbial development on mycorrhizosphere and rhizosphere soils of potted maize plants and the inhibitory effect of rhizobacteria isolates on two fungi

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Josiah M. Ayotamuno, K. Zuofa, Sunday A. Ofori and Reginald B. Kogbara

Response of maize and cucumber intercrop to soil moisture control through irrigation and mulching during the dry season in Nigeria

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Song-He Zhang, Qing Yang and Rong-Cai Ma

Isolation, characterization and expression analysis of BrMyb from Erwinia carotovora subsp. Carotovora diseased Chinese cabbage

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Njukeng Nkengafac Jetro and Gobina Mokoko Simon

Effects of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid formulations as yield stimulants on Hevea brasiliensis

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A.L Loukou, D Gnakri, Y Djè, A.V Kippré, M Malice J-P Baudoin and I.A Zoro Bi

Macronutrient composition of three cucurbit species cultivated for seed consumption in Côte d’Ivoire

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Mensah, J. K., Obadoni, B. O. Akomeah, P. A., Ikhajiagbe, B. and Ajibolu, Janet

The effects of sodium azide and colchicine treatments on morphological and yield traits of sesame seed (Sesame indicum L.)

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S. C. Hiremath, C. G. Patil, K. B. Patil and M. H. Nagasampige

Genetic diversity of seed lipid content and fatty acid composition in some species of Sesamum L. (Pedaliaceae)

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Uyovbisere, E., Alabi, O., Akpa, A. D., Chindo, P. S.

Seasonality of the mycoflora of the crown disease complex of the vegetative organs of the grapevine Vitis vinifera cvar Anap-e-Shahe

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Xiangfeng Zhang, Shikui Dong, Xujiang Yun and Zizhi Hu

Variation of productivity and nutritive values of oat (Avena sativa) with geographical locations in Gansu Province of Northwest China under irrigation and fertilization conditions

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Süreyya Namli and Emine Ayaz

Influence of different cytokinins used in in vitro culture on the stoma morphology of pistachio (Pistacia vera L. cv. Siirt)

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INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

J. Savitha, S. Srividya, R. Jagat, P. Payal, S. Priyanki, G. W. Rashmi, K. T. Roshini and Y. M. Shantala

Identification of potential fungal strain(s) for the production of inducible, extracellular and alkalophilic lipase

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APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

Tetchi Fabrice Achille, Amani N’Guessan Georges and Kamenan Alphonse

Contribution to light transmittance modelling in starch media

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Alva, S., Anupama, J., Savla, J., Chiu, Y. Y., Vyshali, P., Shruti, M., Yogeetha, B. S., Bhavya D., Purvi, J., Ruchi, K., Kumudini, B. S. and Varalakshmi, K. N.

Production and characterization of fungal amylase enzyme isolated from Aspergillus sp. JGI 12 in solid state culture

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MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Omonkhelin. J. Owolabi and Eric. K. I. Omogbai

Analgesic and anti- inflammatory activities of the ethanolic stem bark extract of Kigelia africana (Bignoniaceae)

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Kolawole, O. M., Kayode, R. M. O. and Akinduyo, B.

Proximate and microbial analyses of burukutu and pito produced in Ilorin, Nigeria

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Dapar, L. P. Maxwell, Aguiyi, C. John, Wannang, N. Noel, Gyang, S. Steven and Tanko, M. Naanlep

The histopathologic effects of Securidaca longepedunculata on heart, liver, kidney and lungs of rats

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Agbafor K N and Akubugwo E I

Hypocholesterolaemic effect of ethanolic extract of fresh leaves of Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass)

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Fateh Aljane, Ines Toumi and Ali Ferchichi

HPLC determination of sugars and atomic absorption analysis of mineral salts in fresh figs of Tunisian cultivars

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Nwabueze, T. U. and Odunsi, F. O.

Optimization of process conditions for cassava (Manihot esculenta) lafun production

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Aroyeun, S. O. and Adegoke, G. O.

Reduction of ochratoxin A (OTA) in spiked cocoa powder and beverage using aqueous extracts and essential oils of Aframomum danielli

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ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Asonye, C. C., Okolie, N. P., Okenwa, E. E and Iwuanyanwu, U. G.

Some physico-chemical characteristics and heavy metal profiles of Nigerian rivers, streams and waterways

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ANIMAL SCIENCE

Ezekiel O. Ayotunde, Stephen N. Ochang and Irom B. Okey

Parasitological examinations and food composition in the gut of feral African carp, Labeo coubie in the Cross River, Southeastern, Nigeria

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ENTOMOLOGY

D. Raj Mohan and M. Ramaswamy

Evaluation of larvicidal activity of the leaf extract of a weed plant, Ageratina adenophora, against two important species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus

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