Review

 

Akinjogunla, O. J. Taiwo, M. A. and Kareem, K. T.

Immunological and molecular diagnostic methods for detection of viruses infecting cowpea (Vigna unquiculata)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2099-2103

 

 

Research

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

A. O. Komolafe, O. S. Ojo and B. J. Olasode

Gastric malignancies and associated pre-malignant lesions in a teaching hospital in South West Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2104-2111

 

Okwor, C. A., Ugwu, A. C. and Eze, J.

Linear regression models for quantitative assessment of left ventricular function and structures using M-mode echocardiography

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2112-2115

 

F. A. Kuta

Antifungal effect of Calotropis procera stem bark on Epidermophyton flocosum and Trichophyton gypseum

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2116-2118

   

  

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

D. O. Okun, E. U. Kenya, P.O. Oballa, D. W. Odee and G. M. Muluvi

Analysis of genetic diversity in Eucalyptus grandis (Hill ex Maiden) seed sources using inter simple sequence repeats (ISSR) molecular markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2119-2123

 

Tewin Tencomnao, Varaporn Rakkhitawatthana and Kanya Sukhontasing

Evaluation of a novel luciferase reporter construct: a positive control plasmid for reporter gene assay

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2124-2127

 

Rongrong Ma, Xiaobing Wu, Renping Wang, Chaolin Wang and Jialong Zhu

Identification and phylogenetic analysis of a bacterium isolated from the cloaca of Chinese alligator

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2128-2133

 

A. Akintonwa, O. Awodele, S. O. Olayemi, I. A. Oreagba and O. M. Olaniyi

The mutagenic testing of different brands of commonly used insecticides

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2134-2136

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

B. O. Faturoti, A. E. Agwu, E. M. Igbokwe and A. Tenkouano

International institute of tropical agriculture plantain and banana programme: An insight into the contributions of farmer-to- farmer extension paradigm

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2137-2146

 

Jun Wang, Fu An Wu, Hui Zhao, Li Liu and Qiu Sheng Wu

Isolation of flavonoids from mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaves with macroporous resins

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2147-2155

 

Mehmet Yağmur and Diğdem Kaydan

Alleviation of osmotic stress of water and salt in germination and seedling growth of triticale with seed priming treatments

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2156-2162

 

Oya Kaçar, Erdinç Göksu and Nedime Azkan

Effects of morphogenetic and diurnal variability on the hypericin content in St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2163-2168

 

Chenggang Zhu, Xiaoyan Deng, Feng Shi

Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of Chinese Hickory (Carya cathayensis) kernel ethanol extraction

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2169-2173

 

Sabaz Ali Khan, Hamid Rashid, M. Fayyaz Chaudhary, Zubeda Chaudhry and Amber Afroz

Rapid micropropagation of three elite Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) varieties by shoot tip culture

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2174-2180

 

D. Zerihun Abebe, Wondyifraw Teffera and Jesse S. Machuka

Regeneration of tropical maize lines (Zea mays l.) from mature zygotic embryo through callus initiation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2181-2186

 

Sisay Hailu, Tilahun Seyoum and Nigussie Dechassa

Effect of combined application of organic P and inorganic N fertilizers on post harvest quality of carrot

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2187-2196

 

Jarret Mhango, Festus K. Akinnifesi, Simon A. Mng’omba and G. Sileshi

Effect of growing medium on early growth and survival of Uapaca kirkiana Müell Arg. seedlings in Malawi

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2197-2202

 

Asibuo, James Yaw, Akromah, Richard, Safo-Kantanka, Osei, Adu-Dapaah, Hans Kofi, Ohemeng-Dapaah, Seth and Agyeman, Adelaide

Chemical composition of groundnut, Arachis hypogaea (L) landraces

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2203-2208

 

Amitava Roy, Shayak Ghosh, Madhulina Chaudhuri and P. K. Saha

Effect of different plant hormones on callus induction in Gymnema sylvestris R.Br. (Asclepiadaceae)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2209-2211

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

Isil Seyis and Tugba Subasioglu

Comparison of live and dead biomass of fungi on decolorization of methyl orange

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2212-2216

 

A. O. Olaniran, V. Bhola and B. Pillay

Aerobic biodegradation of a mixture of chlorinated organics in contaminated water

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2217-2220

 

Akpor, O. B., Momba, M. N. B. and Okonkwo, J. O.

The effects of pH and temperature on phosphate and nitrate uptake by wastewater protozoa

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2221-2226

 

    

 

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY  

 

G.A. Ayoola, O. O. Johnson, T. Adelowotan, I. E. Aibinu, E. Adenipekun, A.A. Adepoju-Bello, H. A. B. Coker and T.O. Odugbemi

Evaluation of the chemical constituents and the antimicrobial activity of the volatile oil of Citrus reticulata fruit (Tangerine fruit peel) from South West Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2227-2231

   

J. Lin, M. Reddy, V. Moorthi and B. E. Qoma

Bacterial removal of toxic phenols from an industrial effluent

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2232-2238

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY 

 

Phakamile T. Mngadi, Roshini Govinden, and Bharti Odhav

Co-occurring mycotoxins in animal feeds

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2239-2243 

 

Adejuyitan, J. A., Adelakun, O. E., Olaniyan S. A. and Popoola, F. I.

Evaluating the quality characteristics of kunun produced from dry-milled sorghum

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2244-2247

 

İhsan Güngör Şat

The effect of heavy metals on peroxidase from Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) tubers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2248-2253

 

Omojola, A. B.

Yield and organoleptic characteristics of Suya (an intermediate moisture meat) prepared from three different muscles of a matured bull

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2254-2257

 

X. Li, Z.L Luo, H.B Chen and Y.S. Cao

Isolation and antigenicity evaluation of β-lactoglobulin from buffalo milk

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2258-2264

 

 

FISHERY SCIENCE

 

Ezekiel O. Ayotunde and Benedict O. Ofem

Acute and chronic toxicity of pawpaw (Carica papaya) seed powder to adult Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linne 1757)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2265-2274 

 

Lee Seong Wei, Najiah Musa, Chuah Tse Sengm, Wendy Wee and Noor Azhar Mohd Shazili

Antimicrobial properties of tropical plants against 12 pathogenic bacteria isolated from aquatic organisms

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2275-2278 

 

 

BIOTECHNIQUES

 

Mudau, Mabyalwa Maria, Setati, Mathabatha Evodia

Partial purification and characterization of endo-β-1,4-mannanases from Scopulariopsis candida strains isolated from solar salterns

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2279-2285 

 

Varun Bhaskar, Jones Raj T. R., Kandasamy S. K. J., Vijaykumar P. and Anant Achary

Optimization of production of subtilisin in solid substrate fermentation using response surface methodology

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2286-2291 

 

 

ENTOMOLOGY

 

Mohammad Hassan Hodjati, Navab Mousavi and Mehri Mousavi

Head lice infestation in school children of a low socio-economy area of Tabriz city, Iran

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2292-2294 

 

 

ANIMAL SCIENCE

 

Adeiza, A. A., Maikai, V. A. and Lawal, A.I.

Comparative haematological changes in experimentally infected Savannah brown goats with Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma vivax

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 2295-2298