C:Biological Science (133)
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Microorganisms and Aflatoxin Content in Ready-to-Eat Groundnut Paste from some Markets in Anambra and Edo States, Nigeria
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 17 Issue: 1
This study was undertaken to quantitatively and qualitatively estimate microbial and aflatoxin content in ready – to – eat groundnut pastes sold in some markets in Anambra and Edo States, Nigeria. A total of 100 samples of ready- to eat – groundnut pastes packaged in plastic cans and low density polyethylene were purchased from some mark...
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Authors Okwu, Grace Ifeoma, Akpe, Azuka Romanus, Amhanre, Idi Napoleon and Ogbon-Ogieva, EdosaRead Journal Click Here
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Population Estimate, Group Size and Age Structure of the Gelada Baboon (Theropithecus gelada) around Debre-Libanos, Northwest Shewa Zone, Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 17 Issue: 1
Most of the gelada baboon’s population which is endemic to Ethiopia exists on the gorges and mountain cliffs of the country including Debre-Libanos. The objective of the study was to estimate the total gelada baboons, and determine their group size and age structure. This was investigated based on direct field observation method from August 2012 to March 2013. The study ...
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Authors Kassahun Abie, Afework BekeleRead Journal Click Here
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Communities of Helminth Parasites in Five Carangidae Species from the Coast of Veracruz, Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 17 Issue: 1
In 140 specimens of five carangid species were captured in Playa Las Barrancas and El Cabezo Reef, Veracruz Reef System National Park, Veracruz State, Southern Gulf of Mexico:Caranx crysos (n=51), Caranx hippos (n=18), Chloroscombrus chrysurus (n=28), Oligoplites saurus (n=24) and Trachinotus carolinus (n=19), a total of 44 helminth species were recovered, distributed as follows: 18 dige...
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Authors Jesu00c3u00bas Montoya-Mendoza, Guillermo Salgado-Maldonado, Mario E. Favila-Castillo, Gabriela Vu00c3u00a1zquez-Hurtado, Refugio Castau00c3u00b1eda-Chu00c3u00a1vezRead Journal Click Here
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Born to Die: Global Healthcare from Ethical Standpoint
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 17 Issue: 1
There have been discourses on the issues of health care differences between the developing and developed world and the need to bridge the health care divide or the provision of health care services for all countries. A case study between Haiti and Harvard highlighted the poor and good state of health care system as it relates to causes of death. Though, universal health care is high and ...
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Authors Ngoc Bao HuynhRead Journal Click Here
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Assessment of the Invasive Alien Plant Species Lantana camara in Nile River Millennium Park, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 17 Issue: 1
Lantana camara is the major invasive alien species in Nile River Millennium Park and it is introduced for ornamental purpose to the park intentionally. It reproduces by seed, root and vegetative multiplication, and disseminated by animals particularly birds and human intentional gardening are the major spreading mechanisms. Local communities are highly frustrated by the negative impacts ...
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Authors Taye Birhanu Belay,Ashenafi Ayenew HailuRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 19 to 26
Soy Flour as Alternative Culture Media for Yeasts
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The high cost of readymade media like Potato Dextrose Agar, Nutrient agar, Peptone yeast Extract agar and media alike has deprived the use of these in laboratories with low facilities. Legume seeds and products have been found to be a very good protein source. The present study deals with the feasibility of using soy flour as an alternative culture media to grow yeasts. Soy flour has sev...
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Authors Nirmala Ravimannan, Sevvel PathmanathanRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 75 to 78
Antibacterial Effects of Phyllanthusdiscoideus and Terminaliaavicennioides on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcusaureus Isolated from Primary School Pupils in Ekiti-State
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The Antibacterial effects of Phyllanthus discoideus and Terminalia avicennioides on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus were studied. Three hundred and twenty four (324) samples were collected from the skin, boil and wound of pupils in twelve (12) selected primary schools in Ekiti State, they were inoculated by streaking on to dried mannitol salt agar plates. Staph aureus was ide...
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Authors Ajibade, V.A, Akinruli, F.TRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 65 to 68
The Status of an Ethiopian Endemic Plant Vepris Dainellii (Pichi-Serm.)Kokwaro, in Arba Minch Natural Forest, Southern Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The study was conducted on The status of an Ethiopian endemic plant Vepris dainellii, in Arba Minch Natural forest, Southern Ethiopia, to determine the population status, population structure and regeneration status of the species. Systematic sampling method was used to collect data from 80 quadrats (20m x 20m) established along transects. Analysis on the structure of the species indicat...
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Authors Mulugeta Kebebew RobiRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 69 to 73
Phytotoxic Efficacy of Rosemary Oil against Tribolium castaneum and Callasobruchus maculatus
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The quantitative and qualitative food loses and feed commodities is mainly done by insect pests which are prolific in nature and causes development of hot spots as a result of metabolic heat by developing insect populations, thereby create favorable conditions to various pathogens. Thus they cause two way spoilage of food commodities resulting into economic loss as well as loss to public...
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Authors Vandana SinghRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 59 to 63
Review:Distribution and Productivity of Dekoko (Pisum sativum var. abyssinicum) in Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The genus pea is originated in Near Eastern and Mediterranean centers of diversity. Since Ethiopia is one of the Vavilov’s centers of origin of cultivated flora, distribution of the single Pisum sativum subsp. abyssinicum A. Braun is in Ethiopia in the Ancient Mediterranean area of origin of cultivated plants. Field pea is one of the oldest crops in Ethiopia with a uniqu...
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Authors Berhane GebreslassieRead Journal Click Here
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Effect of Withania Somnifera as Feed Ingredient on Growth and Behavioral Changes of Laebo Rohita
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The research was planned to study the effects of withania somnifera as feed ingredient on growth and behavioral changes of Labeo Rohita. For this purpose four aquarium were selected. Each aquarium was stocked with 15 fishes. Before stocking, fishes for each aquarium were treated with 5g/L sodium chloride (NaCl) to prevent fish from fungal infection. Fish sample were taken from Fish Hatch...
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Authors Tuba Pervaz, Dr. Abdul Ghafoor, Dr. Razia Perveen, Javaria TabussamRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 35 to 38
The Impact of Anthropisation on the Floristic Composition, the Structure and Ecological Characterization of the Ngaoundéré Cliff, Cameroon
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
A study was carried out on the impact of the anthropisation on woody vegetation of the Ngaoundere cliff. Its main objective was to assess the floristic composition, the structure and the ecological parameters of that vegetation. The research work was carried out on four formations of vegetation (fallows, fields, shrub savannahs, and arborescent savannahs). The floristic composition and s...
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Authors Tchobsala, Nyasiri Jonathan, Ibrahima AdamouRead Journal Click Here
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Phytochemical Characterization and Insecticidal Property of Jatropha Plant
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
Phytochemical analysis on the pulverized leaf sample of Jatropha curcas as well as the insecticidal activity of the ethanolic leaf extract on Callosobruchus maculatus was carried out. The study investigated the mortality rate as a result of treatment of grains with the leaf extract at different dilutions of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100mg/ml. These were tested against C. maculatus by treating 2...
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Authors Mgbemena, I. C, Ebe, T.E.Ezea, C. O., Irokanjo, C.E, Okechukwu, R.IRead Journal Click Here
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The Synergistic Larvicidal Activities of Three Local Plants on Aedes Aegypti
Published In: GJSFR Part: C:Biological Science Volume: 16 Issue: 3
The synergistic activity of extracts of Lantana camara, Stachytarpheta indica and Allamanda blanchetii against Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae were investigated. Ethanolic leaf extracts of these plants were tested separately and combined on Ae. aegypti larvae with concentration ranging from 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40mg/ml. In 72 hours bioassay experiment, mortalities were observed at the differe...
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Authors Mgbemena, I. CRead Journal Click Here
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