Review

 

 

Ganesh D. Saratale and Sang Eun Oh.

Lignocellulosics to ethanol: The future of the chemical and energy industry
[Abstract] [Full Text]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1002-1013

DOI: 10.5897/AJB10.897

 

Jin-Tun Zhang, Lihong Fan, and Min Li

Functional diversity in plant communities: Theory and analysis methods
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1014-1022

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3122

 

 

 

Full Length Research Article

 

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

Binoy Babu, Vinayaka Hegde, T. Makeshkumar and M. L. Jeeva

Rapid and sensitive detection of potyvirus infecting tropical tuber crops using genus specific primers and probes
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1023-1027

DOI: 10.5897/AJB10.1884

 

Mahdi Ziaei Nasab, Seyed Mohsen Hesamzadeh Hejazi, Mohammad Reza Bihamta, Mehdi Mirza and Mohabbat Ali Naderi-Shahab

Assessment of karyotypical variation among 16 populations of Thymus daenensis Celak and Thymus kotschyanus Boiss. species in Iran
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1028-1036

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2441

 

Lunguang Yao, Pengfei Jin, Shuo Su, Hua Xu, Jian He, Li Peng and Jingchen Sun

Quantitative analysis of three commonly-used insect cell-specific promoters’ activities by transient and baculovirus-mediated expression
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1037-1045

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2662

 

Remziye Yılmaz, Oya Akça, Mehmet Cengiz Baloğlu, Mehmet Tufan Öz, Hüseyin Avni Öktem and Meral Yücel

Optimization of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) RNA isolation method for real-time quantitative PCR and microarray analysis
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1046-1053

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2994

 

Mohamed Hamed Mohamed Al-Agamy, Atef Mohamed Shibl, and Hesham H. Radwan

Detection of mutations in quinolone-resistant determining regions in clinical isolates of Escherichia coli from Saudi Arabia
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1054-1058

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3078

 

Nagasundarapandian Soundrarajan, Selvakumar Edwardraja, Sun-Gu Lee, Hyungdon Yun, Niraikulam Ayyadurai

Enhancing the productivity of soluble green fluorescent protein through methionine-residue specific consensus approach
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1059-1064

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3816

 

Jihong Zhang, Tianyun Wang, Baosheng Yang, Yan Lin and Zhaoxi Li

Synthesis of the human VEGF₁₆₅ gene based on overlap PCR and recombinant expression in stable transfected CHO cells
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1065-1072

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.448

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

Naglaa A. Ashry and Heba I. Mohamed

Impact of secondary metabolites and related enzymes in flax resistance and/or susceptibility to powdery mildew
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1073-1077

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.1023

 

Amrollah Nabigol

Pre-harvest calcium sulfate application improves postharvest quality of cut rose flowers
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1078-1083

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.473

 

Nhut, D. T., Vinh, B. V. T., Hien, T. T., Huy, N. P., Nam, N. B., Chien, H. X.

Effects of spermidine, proline and carbohydrate sources on somatic embryogenesis from main root transverse thin cell layers of Vietnamese ginseng (Panax vietnamensis Ha et. Grushv.)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1084-1091

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3186

 

Charles Lung’aho, George Chemining’wa, Solomon Shibairo, Margaret Hutchinson and Miriam Mbiyu

Cost effective slow growth in vitro conservation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) using table sugar as an alternative carbon source
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1092-1099

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3357

 

Hend A. Alwathnani and Kahkashan Perveen

Biological control of fusarium wilt of tomato by antagonist fungi and cyanobacteria
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1100-1105

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3361

 

Meihong Xu and Ming-Hui Wang

Genome-wide analysis of 1-amino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase gene family in Arabidopsis, rice, grapevine and poplar
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1106-1118

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.773

 

Shakil Ahmed, Noor Zaman and S. N. Khan

Evaluation of manuring practices on root rot disease and agronomic characters of Arachis hypogeae L.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1119-1122

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.1342

 

Taregh Ghanifathi, Reza Shahryari and Vahid Mollasadeghi

Effect of potassium humate on early growth of Gobustan wheat variety
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1123-1126

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.1702

 

Ijaz Ahmad, Tasneem Khaliq Ashfaq Ahmad, Shahzad M. A. Basra, Zuhair Hasnain and Amjed Ali

Effect of seed priming with ascorbic acid, salicylic acid and hydrogen peroxide on emergence, vigor and antioxidant activities of maize
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1127-1132

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2266

 

Josef Vlasák, Jindřich Břiza, Hana Niedermeierová, Daniela Pavingerová, Aleš Eichmeier, Miroslav Baránek and Miroslav Pidra

GFLV coat protein constructs based on local isolates from the Czech Republic
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1133-1137

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2805

 

L. Nyobe, J-T. Zhang and S.T. Huang

Saikosaponins a and d roots concentration in five Bupleurum species from four mountains in China
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1138-1150

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3238

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Li Yu-hong, Wang Ke-jian, Wu Sui-jie, Harrison I. Atagana, Wu Wen-lin and Tian Yun

Physiological responses and expression of Mn-superoxide dismutase mRNA in Phascolosoma esculenta exposed to benzo(a)pyrene (BaP)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1151-1157

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2394

 

H. G. Ularamu, O. A. Owolodun, T. Y. Woma, B. J. Audu, G. B. Aaron, S. C. Chollom and D. Shamaki

Molecular diagnosis of recent suspected outbreaks of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1158-1162

DOI: 10.5897/AJB10.1419

 

Wael N. Hozzein, Mohammed Bastawy Ahmed and Marzouka Shaban Abdel Tawab

Efficiency of some actinomycete isolates in biological treatment and removal of heavy metals from wastewater
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1163-1168

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2869

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

Weijun Wang, Lanwei Zhang and Yanhua Li

Effect of specialized combined strains on reconstituted milk reduced-fat cheese
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1169-1176

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3121

 

Hadiza Altine Adamu, Shahid Iqbal, Kim Wei Chan and Maznah Ismail

Biotransformation of ferulic acid to 4-vinyl guaiacol by Lactobacillus farciminis
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1177-1184

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.520

 

Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar and Nayera A.M. Abdelwahed

Optimization of process parameters for the production of alkali-tolerant carboxymethyl cellulase by newly isolated Streptomyces sp. strain NEAE-D
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1185-1196

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.1819

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

 

Donatien Kaboré, Hagrétou Sawadogo-Lingani, Mamoudou H. Dicko, Bréhima Diawara and Mogens Jakobsen

Acid resistance, bile tolerance and antimicrobial properties of dominant lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional “maari” baobab seeds fermented condiment
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1197-1205

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2667

 

 

 

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

O. S. Olorunnisola, G. Bradley and A. J. Afolayan

Antioxidant activity of acetone and ethanolic leaves extracts of Hippobromus pauciflorus (L.f.) Radlk.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1206-1213

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.1497

 

Sai-Kun Pan, Dong-Rui Yao, Ming-Qian Zhou and Sheng-Jun Wu

Hydroxyl radical scavenging activity of peptide from sea cucumber using enzyme complex isolated from the digestive tract of sea cucumber
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1214-1219

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2578

 

 

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Siavash Savadi Oskoee, Amir Ahmad Ajami, Soodabeh Kimyai2*, Mahmood Bahari, Saeed Rahimi, Parnian Alizadeh Oskoee, Elmira Jafari Navimipour and Shiva Solahaye Kahnamouii

The effect of storage and type of adhesive resin on microleakage of enamel margins in class V composite restorations
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1220-1225

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.005

 

Qiuyang Li, Jie Tang, Yanmi Li, Xiang Fei, Yan Zhang, Enhui He and Mingbo Zhang

Potential predictive factors of positive prostate biopsy in the Chinese population
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1226-1230

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2240

 

Mounir M. Salem-Bekhit, Y. Jamous, Fars Al-Anazi, Mohsen Bayomi, Ibrahib Alsarrah and M. D. Fathallah

Quality control of optimized hepatitis B plasmid DNA vaccine
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1231-1239

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2924

 

Rüstem Duman

Antiherpetic activity of some endemic Hypericum species in Turkey
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1240-1244

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3139

 

 

 

BIOTECHNIQUES

 

Zheng Ma, Xuping Shentu, Yalin Bian and Xiaoping Yu

Production of 1,3-propanediol by Klebsiella pneumoniae using raw glycerol from Zygosacharomyces rouxii
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1245-1249

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.3440

 

Ferda Gönen and D. Selen Serin

Adsorption study on orange peel: Removal of Ni(II) ions from aqueous solution
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1250-1258

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.1753

 

Amira Sh. Soliman, Nermeen T. Shanan, Osama N. Massoud and D.M. Swelim

Improving salinity tolerance of Acacia saligna (Labill.) plant by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Rhizobium inoculation
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1259-1266

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2287

 

Yongtao Li, Sanmei Ma, Yongfei Wang, Xiaoli Xuan, Liqun Hou, Qingrong Sun and Keqiang Yang

The dynamics of fat, protein and sugar metabolism during walnut (Juglans regia L.) fruit development
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1267-1276

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2852

 

 

 

AQUACULTURE

 

Guojian Jiang

Can white spot syndrome virus be transmitted through the phytoplankton→rotifer →artemia→shrimp pathway?
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1277-1282

DOI: 10.5897/AJB10.2601

 

 

 

ANIMAL SCIENCE

 

AL-Eissa M. S., Saad Alkahtani, Al-Farraj S. A., Saud A. Alarifi, Al-Dahmash B. and Hamad Al-Yahya

Seasonal variation effects on the composition of blood in Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) in Saudi Arabia
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1283-1286

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2004

 

Akbar Pirestani, Mohmmad Hossein Nasr Esfahani, Sayed Morteza Hosseini, Fariba Moulavi, Mahdi Hajian, Mohsen Forouzanfar, Parvaneh Abedi, Somayeh Ostad Hosseini, and Laleh Hosseini

Application of in vitro production-embryo transfer in the protection and development of lactational potential of superior cows
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1287-1292

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2347

 

Maryam Royan

A study on correlation coefficients between fatty acids in the meat of chickens fed fatty acids (PUFAs) rich diets
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 1293-1297

DOI: 10.5897/AJB11.2880