Research

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

O. Popa, Narcisa Babeanu, A. Vamanu, E. Vamanu and Diana Barbulescu

Microorganisms’ mediated reduction of β-ketoesters

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3515-3520

 

P. Masoko, T. J. Mmushi, M. M. Mogashoa, M. P. Mokgotho, L. J. Mampuru and R. L. Howard

In vitro evaluation of the antifungal activity of Sclerocarya birrea extracts against pathogenic yeasts

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3521-3526

 

Meenakshi Sundaram Muthuraman, Sudarsanam Dorairaj, Parthasarathy Rangarajan and Brindha Pemaiah

Antitumor and antioxidant potential of Tragia Plukenetii R.Smith on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in mice

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3527-3530

 

Manasi Dash, Jayanta Kumar Patra, Prasanna Priyadarshini Panda

Phytochemical and antimicrobial screening of extracts of Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3531-3534

 

C. B. Chikere, V. T. Omoni and B. O. Chikere

Distribution of potential nosocomial pathogens in a hospital environment

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3535-3539

 

 

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

A. K. Acheampong, R. Akromah, F. A. Ofori, J. F. Takrama and M. Zeidan

Is there Avocado sunblotch Viroid in Ghana?

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3540-3545

 

Qianfu Gan, Lupei Zhang, Shangzhong Xu, Hengde Li, Junya Li, Xue Gao, Hongyan Ren and Jinbao Chen

Association of LXRA gene variants with carcass and meat quality traits in beef cattle

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3546-3549

 

Désiré Allou, Benjamin Adon and Abdourahamane Sangare

Molecular variability from two selection of BRT10 population in an inbreeding program of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) in Côte d’Ivoire

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3550-3553

 

Shengping Chen, Tao Liu, Zufu Li and Tianxiang Gao

Genetic population structuring and demographic history of red spotted grouper (Epinephelus akaara) in South and East China Sea

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3554-3562

 

H. A. Ajeigbe, B. B. Singh and A. M. Emechebe

Field evaluation of improved cowpea lines for resistance to bacterial blight, virus and striga under natural infestation in the West African Savannas

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3563-3568

 

Vusi G. Mbazima, Matlou P. Mokgotho, Faghri February, D Jasper G. Rees and Leseilane J. Mampuru

Alteration of Bax-to-Bcl-2 ratio modulates the anticancer activity of methanolic extract of Commelina benghalensis (Commelinaceae) in Jurkat T cells

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3569-3576

 

D. Borthakur, Y. Y. Du, H. Chen, J. L. Lu, C. Lin, J. J. Dong, J. H. Ye, X. Q. Zheng and Y. R. Liang

Cloning and characterization of a cDNA encoding phytoene synthase (PSY) in tea

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3577-3581

 

Juan Lin, Yuanjie Jin, Junhui Wang and Kexuan Tang

Cloning and analysis of the 5’ and 3’ flanking regions of the Crinum asiaticum agglutinin gene by genomic walking

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3582-3586

 

Qing-zhi Ling, Miao Yu, Jia-Qi Zhang, Lian-He Chu and Zhao-Jun Wei

Molecular characters and expression analysis of a new isoform of the myocyte enhancer factor 2 gene from the silkworm, Bombyx mori

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3587-3592

 

Nwaopara, A. O., Anibeze, C. I. P., Apkuaka, F. C. and Agbontaen, O. F.

Morphogenetic traits combination pattern amongst the population of Ekpoma, Nigeria: Focus on tongue rolling, ear lobe attachment, blood groups and genotypes

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3593-3598

 

Khwanchai Khucharoenphaisan, Shinji Tokuyama and Vichien Kitpreechavanich

Statistical optimization of activity and stability of β-xylanase produced by newly isolated Thermomyces lanuginosus THKU-49 using central composite design

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3599-3602

 

M.d. Eunus Ali, Ahmad Ferdous, Shafiul Alam, Ummey Hany, Tania Hossain, Mahamud Hasan and Sharif Akhteruzzaman

Identification of variant alleles at AmpFlSTR SGM Plus STR loci in a sample population of Bangladesh

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3603-3605

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

H. Yildiz Dasgan, Sebnem Kusvuran and Ibrahim Ortas

Responses of soilless grown tomato plants to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (Glomus fasciculatum) colonization in re-cycling and open systems

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3606-3613

 

M. M. Hossain

Asymbiotic seed germination and in vitro seedling development of Epidendrum ibaguense Kunth. (Orchidaceae)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3614-3619

 

Onyegbula Chike Nwoke, Jan Diels, Robert Abaidoo, Generose Nziguheba and Roel Merckx

Organic acids in the rhizosphere and root characteristics of soybean (Glycine max) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in relation to phosphorus uptake in poor savanna soils

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3620-3627

 

A. Dardeniz, I. Yıldırım, Z. Gökbayrak and A. Akçal

Influence of shoot topping on yield and quality of Vitis vinifera L.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3628-3631

 

Neelambra Verma, V. Koche, K. L. Tiwari and S. K. Mishra

Plant regeneration through organogenesis and shoot proliferation in Trichodesma indicum (Linn) R. Br. – a medicinal herb

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3632-3637

 

Gül Cevahir Öz., Elif Yüzbaşioğlu, Osman Erol and Erdal Üzen

In vitro propagation of Amsonia orientalis Decne (Apocynaceae)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3638-3641

 

H. A. Ajeigbe, D. Ihedioha, and D. Chikoye

Variation in physico-chemical properties of seed of selected improved varieties of Cowpea as it relates to industrial utilization of the crop

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3642-3647

 

Nontuthuko Rosemary Ntuli and Alpheus Mpilo Zobolo

Effect of water stress on growth of colchicine induced polyploid Coccinia palmata and Lagenaria sphaerica plants

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3648-3652

 

Doustmorad Zafari, Mehdi Mehrabi Koushki and Eidi Bazgir

Biocontrol evaluation of wheat take-all disease by Trichoderma screened isolates

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3653-3659

 

Sevda Kirbag and Mehmet Akyüz

Evaluation of agricultural wastes for the cultivation of Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel. var. ferulae Lanzi

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3660-3664

 

Akinpelu, D. A., Aiyegoro, O. A. and Okoh, A. I.

In vitro antimicrobial and phytochemical properties of crude extract of stem bark of Afzelia africana (Smith)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3665-3670

 

Baljinder Singh, Ravneet Kaur and Kashmir Singh

Characterization of Rhizobium strain isolated from the roots of Trigonella foenumgraecum (fenugreek)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3671-3676

 

Ch. B. Gandonou, C. Agbangla, C. Ahanhanzo, T. Errabii, M. Idaomar, J. Abrini and N. Skali-Senhaji

In vitro culture techniques as a tool of sugarcane bud germination study under salt stress

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3677-3679

 

Neeraj, Gaurav S.S., Sachin and Chandra M

Selection and evaluation of Rhizobial strains of Vigna radiata L. beneficial to biological nitrogen fixation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3680-3682

 

Akinbode O. A. and Ikotun T.

Efficacy of certain plant extracts against seed-borne infection of Collectotrichum destructivum on cowpea (Vigna uniguculata)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3683-3685

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Mohammad Ali Zazouli, Mohammad Shokrzadeh, Hassan Izanloo, Somayeh Fathi

Cadmium content in rice and its daily intake in Ghaemshahr region of Iran

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3686-3689

 

Okoh, A. I. and Tian, G.

Dynamics of culturable soil microbial communities during decomposition of some agroforestry species in a semi arid and arid tropical agroecozones of West Africa

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3690-3696

 

Jeffrey, L. S. H.

Isolation, characterization and identification of actinomycetes from agriculture soils at Semongok, Sarawak

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3697-3702

 

Dilek Cuhadaroglu and Oznur Aydemir Uygun

Production and characterization of activated carbon from a bituminous coal by chemical activation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3703-3710

 

Sheza Khilji and Firdaus-e-Bareen

Rhizofiltration of heavy metals from the tannery sludge by the anchored hydrophyte, Hydrocotyle umbellata L.

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3711-3717

 

O.A. Aiyegoro, A.J. Afolayan and A.I. Okoh

Studies on the in vitro time kill assessment of crude acetone and aqueous extracts of Helichrysum pedunculatum leaves

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3718-3722

 

Chhotu D. Jadia and M. H. Fulekar

Vermicomposting of vegetable waste: A bio-physicochemical process based on hydro-operating bioreactor

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3723-3730

 

  

  

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

Rakrudee Sarnthima and Saranyu Khammuang

Laccase isozymes of Pleurotus sajor-caju culture on husk and bran of black sticky rice and their potential on indigo carmine decolourisation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3731-3736 

 

Altan Afsar and Ozgur Sekeroglu

An investigation about the effect of oxazolidine on modified valonia extract tanning

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3737-3742 

 

Masoko, P., Mokgotho, M. P., Mbazima, V. G. and Mampuru, L. J.

Biological activities of Typha capensis (Typhaceae) from Limpopo Province (South Africa)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3743-3748 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

A. A. Brooks

Ethanol production potential of local yeast strains isolated from ripe banana peels

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3749-3752 

 

Olusola Abayomi Ojo and Benjamin A. Oso

Isolation and characterization of synthetic detergent-degraders from wastewater

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3753-3760 

 

I. Adeleye Adeyemi, A. Ezekiel Omonigbehin, Smith Stella, Odusola Oluwatosin and Sobande Jumoke

Antibacterial activity of extracts of Alchornea cordifolia (Schum and Thonn) Mull.Arg., Boerhavia diffusa (L) and Bridellia micranthaI (Hoscht) Baill. used in traditional medicine in Nigeria on Helicobacter pylori and four diarrhoeagenic bacterial pathogens

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3761-3764 

 

Amani M. D. ElAhwany and Eman A. H. Mohamed

Enzymatic hydrolysis of pseudoplastic paint thickener (hydroxyethyl cellulose) by a local isolate of Aspergillus niger

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3765-3770

 

 

 

ENTOMOLOGY 

 

E. F. Asawalam, S. O. Emosairue and A. Hassanali

Essential oil of Ocimum grattissimum (Labiatae) as Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) protectant

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3771-3776 

 

Girma Demissie, Tadele Tefera and Abraham Tadesse

Importance of husk covering on field infestation of maize by Sitophilus zeamais Motsch (Coleoptera: Curculionidea) at Bako, Western Ethiopia

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3777-3782 

 

 

BIOTECHNIQUES 

 

Ishola, Olayinka Olabisi and Holt, Peter.S.

Salmonella Enteritidis experimental infection in chickens: Effects of challenge dose on serum immunoglobulin G antibody response

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3783-3787 

 

Jong Se Kim, Sook Young Lee and Sang Un Park

Resveratrol production in hairy root culture of peanut, Arachis hypogaea L. transformed with different Agrobacterium rhizogenes strains

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3788-3790 

 

 

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY  

 

Adeyemi, Adeleye, Enyinnia, Vivian, Nwanze, Rita, Smith, Stella and Omonigbehin, Emmanuel

Antimicrobial susceptibilty of potentially pathogenic halophilic Vibrio species isolated from seafoods in Lagos, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3791-3794

 

   

FOOD TECHNOLOGY  

 

A. O. Ano and C. I. Ubochi

Nutrient composition of climbing and prostrate vegetable cowpea accessions

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3795-3798

   

I. A. Adesokan, B. B. Odetoyinbo and A. O. Olubamiwa

Biopreservative activity of lactic acid bacteria on suya produced from poultry meat

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 3799-3803