Nitrogen is one of the important constituents of the plants. It is fixed in legume plants from the atmosphere by the association of beneficial gram negative soil bacteria named rhizobia. This study aimed to distinguish the morpho-physiological characteristics of naturally growing rhizobia having higher environmental and external stress tolerance. Twenty-two... Continue here
Xylan is a second widely available polysaccharide in nature and can be enzymatically degraded for the production of sugars. The complete biodegradation of xylan needs synergistic action of different xylanolytic enzymes. In this research, potential xylanolytic activities of the wood rot basidiomycete fungi from Dagaga and Gambo forests were screened. Xylanases of... Continue here
The quality of different brands of honey sold in Katsina state was investigated. The samples were obtained from supermarkets, local shops and local homes, as part of local and imported brands. Several physico-chemical parameters such as water content, sugar content, pH, ash content, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), acidity and refractive index were evaluated.... Continue here
A study was conducted to identify the current status of Paramphisthomum infections in small ruminants in Kutaber. A total of 384 fecal samples from small ruminants were collected and subjected to sedimentation technique. Out of 384 fecal samples inspected, 150 (39.1%) were positive for Paramphisthomum. The prevalence rates of 36.5 and 30.8% were observed in good... Continue here
Ocimum gratissimum leaves were used in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNps) that were non-toxic and also possessed antimicrobial properties against clinically isolated pathogenic strains. Some bioactive agents in the aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves (AEOgL) were identified. AgNp synthesis was carried out by incubating the AEOgL and 1 mM AgNO3.... Continue here
This study was undertaken to evaluate the acute toxicity and sub-acute paracetamol toxicity-induced nuclear aberration, antioxidative stress enzyme activities such as CAT, SOD, LPO, GPX of Clarias gariepinus. Three hundred (300) juveniles with average weight of 50.96±1.3g were procured from a reputable fish farm in Enugu to the Fisheries Research Laboratory... Continue here