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Dengue Virus in Nigeria: Current Status and Future Perspective

James Ayukepi Ayukekbong^1,2

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Analysis of Farmers Perception of the Accountability of Agricultural Extension Services in Oyo State, Nigeria

Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho^1*, Isreal Ogunlade¹, Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde²

Impact of Government Agricultural Policies on Major Staple Food Prices in Nigeria (1966 - 2011)

Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde^1*, Kayode Ayinde², Tofunmi Emmanuel Ilori¹, Raphael Olanrewaju Babatunde¹

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Detection of Hepatitis E Virus among HIV Infected Individuals in Ogbomoso, South-western Nigeria

Oladipo Elijah Kolawole*, Oloke Julius Kola, Awoyelu Elukunbi Hilda, Olasunmibo Oluwatobi Gabriel, Ogunyale Tolulope Temitope

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Nonpolio Enterovirus-C (NPEV-C) Strains Circulating in South- Western Nigeria and their Contribution to the Emergence of Recombinant cVDPV2 Lineages

Temitope Oluwasegun Cephas Faleye1, Johnson Adekunle Adeniji1, 2 *

Evaluating Productive Capacity of Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Farming: A Panacea for Sustainable Rice Production in Patigi, Nigeria

Abiodun D. Olabode

Molecular Characterization of Laboratory Reared Glossina palpalis palpalis and Glossina morsitans submorsitans Populations in Nigeria

Christopher U Orji¹*, Ignatius O Onyeocha², Steven S Shaida³, Peter M Dede⁴, Bitrus Yakubu⁵, Elijah E Ella⁶ and Pam D Luka⁵

Isolation and Identification of Mycoplasma mycoides Subspecies mycoides from the Ear Canal of Cattle in Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria

Paul I. Ankeli, Mashood A. Raji, Haruna M. Kazeem, Moses O. Odugbo, Nendir J. Umaru, Idowu O. Fagbamila, Livinus T. Ikpa, Obinna O. Nwankiti, Issa A. Muraina, Pam D. Luka and Nicholas D. Nwankpa

Concurrent Infections of Chicken Infectious Anemia and Infectious Bursal Disease in 5 Weeks Old Pullets in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Adedeji A.J, Sati N.M, Pewan S.B, Ogbu K.I, Adole J.A, Lazarus D.D, Ijiwo S.J, Okpanachi A, Nwagbo I.O, Joannis, T.M and Abdu P.A

Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus IgM in HIV Infected Individuals in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Oladipo Elijah Kolawole, Oloke Julius Kola and Awoyelu Hilda Elukunbi

Effects of Aluminium Phosphide on the Behaviour, Haematology, Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Biochemistry of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Juvenile

G.E. Odo¹*, E.J. Agwu¹, N.I. Ossai², C.O. Ezea³,J. Madu¹ and V. Eneje²

Natural Incidence of Aspergillus Mycoflora and Mycotoxins in Fresh and Ensiled Maize Fodder

Nighat Sultana^1,2,*, Shazia Iftikhar¹, Nafeesa Qudsia Hanif² and Iffat Tahira²

... of Punjab, Pakistan. A. niger, A. flavus and A. fumigatus were the most dominant followed by A. terrus and A. ochraceous in fresh and ensiled maize fodder. Total fungal counts ranged from 1×103 to 4×103cfu/ml for all species in both fresh and ensiled maize fodder. Total aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2) and ochratoxin A (OTA) analysis showed that AFB1was present with high frequency in fresh (37.5%) and ensiled (41.66%) fodder, with an average...

Training Needs of Fish Farmers on Value Addition Initiatives in Kwara State, Nigeria

Oluwasogo David Olorunfemi, Oluwasegun Adetokunbo Adekunle, Felix Olayinka Oladipo, Temitope Oluwaseun Oladele and Oladimeji Idowu Oladele

African Swine Fever Virus Transmission Cycle in Nigeria: Assessment of Domestic Pig-Soft Tick Contact through Detection of Antibodies against Ornithodoros moubata Salivary Antigen TSGP1

Pam D Luka, Frank N Mwiine, Bitrus Yakubu, Joseph Erume, Ricardo Pérez-Sánchez, Hermann Unger and David Shamaki

Detection, Serotyping and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Salmonella from Chicken slaughter slabs in Jos, North-Central Nigeria

Idowu Fagbamila1*, Adaobi Okeke2, Micheal Dashen2, Patricia Lar2, Sati Ngulukun1, Benshak Audu1, David Ehizibolo1, Paul Ankeli1, Pam Luka1, Maryam Muhammad1

A.A. Oyerinde, P.Z. Chuwang, P.Z. and G.T. Oyerinde

Evaluation of the effects of climate change on increased in-cidence of cowpea pests in Nigeria

Analysis of Partial Effects of Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund on Outputs in Nigerias Agricultural Subsectors

Akerele Dare^*, Ashaolu Olumuyiwa Fowowe, Sanusi Rahman Akintayo and Egbetade Adedolapo

Effects of Fermented Cottonseed Meal and Enzymatic Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Meal on Amino Acid Digestibility and Metabolic Energy in White Leghorn Rooster

Xiaopeng Tang^1,3, Rong Xiang¹, Sijia Chen^1,3, Shufen Yang^1,3, Hu Liu^1,3, Rejun Fang^1,3,* and Aike Li^2,*

...nted with Aspergillus niger, or hydrolyzed with alcalase and flavourzyme. Secondly, a total of 32 white leghorn roosters with similar body weight (1.95± 0.14 kg) were randomly assigned into 1 of 4 treatments, 1) starvation group, 2) untreated CSM group, 3) FCSM group, and 4) EHCSM group to determinate the Apparent metabolic energy (AME), True metabolic energy (TME) and AA digestibility. Results showed that: (1) CP content in FCSM and EHCSM i...

Malaria-Vector Dynamics in a Tropical Urban Metropolis, Nigeria

Grace C. Onyishi, Ifeanyi Oscar N. Aguzie, Christopher D. Nwani*, R.N.N. Obiezue and I.C. Okoye

Terrestrial Snail Fauna and Associated Helminth Parasites in a Tropical Semi-Urban Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria

Grace Chinenye Onyishi, Ifeanyi Oscar Aguzie, Joseph O. Okoro, Christopher Didigwu Nwani*, Ngozi Ezenwaji, Ndubisi Stanley Oluah and Fabian C. Okafor

Partial Characterization of α-amylase Produced from Aspergillus niger using Potato Peel as Substrate

Shahzad Mahmood¹, Memuna Ghafoor Shahid¹, Muhammad Irfan², Muhammad Nadeem^3*, Quratulain Syed³

...e done by Aspergillus niger for the production of α–amylase. The crude enzyme produced was further characterized. The results showed that enzyme had an optimum pH of 6.0 and stable in range of 4.0-6.0. Optimum temperature of enzyme was 40^oC and attained 96% activity at 40^oC for 70min. Metal profile showed that α-amylase activity was enhanced in the presence of Ca²⁺, Cs¹⁺, Mn²⁺...

Length Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Guinean Tilapia Coptodon guineensis (Gunther, 1862) from the New Calabar River and Buguma Creek, Nigeria

Olaniyi Alaba Olopade^1,*, Henry Eyina Dienye¹, Bosede Jimba¹, Nathanael Akinsafe Bamidele², Iyabo Olusola Taiwo²

Gender Inequality in Schooling among Children and the Implications for Livelihood of Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria

Raphael Olanrewaju Babatunde, Adeyemi Esther Omoniwa and Miriam Ukemenam

In vitro and In vivo Antifungal Activity of Selected Fungal Species against the Fusarium Wilt of Solanum lycopersicum

Zulqarnain and Zafar Iqbal*

...cillium sp., Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Trichoderma harzianum, Alternaria solani and Pythium aphanidermatum showed growth inhibition (%) against the pathogen. Penicillium sp. showed maximum growth inhibition (63.85 ± 3.26 %) and its extract showed 9.20 ± 0.14 mm zone of inhibition at 1000 mg·L-1 against the Fusarium wilt. Based on its higher in vitro antifungal activity, in vivo screen house experiments were conducted. Plants g...

Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii in Pigs, Sheep and Goats at Slaughter in Jos Municipal Abattoir, Nigeria

Bata Shalangwa Ishaku^1*, Maimadu Abdullahi¹, Dakwang Nalong¹, Rengkat Jonah¹ and Olabode Mayowa²

Seroepidemiology of Human Parvovirus B19 Infection among Pregnant Women in Abuja, Nigeria

Ocheme Julius Okojokwu^1*, Maryam Bisola Adebayo², Bashiru Shafa Abubakar³, Ibrahim Abubakar Yusuf² and Joseph Aje Anejo-Okopi¹

SOLID STATE FERMENTATION OF ASPERGILLUS NIGER FOR CITRIC ACID PRODUCTION USING AGRICULTURE RESIDUE AS SUBSTRATE

*Irum Javed1, Muhammad Asgher2, Sadia Noreen1, Humara Naz Majeed1 and Tanzila Sahar1

SOLID STATE FERMENTATION OF ASPERGILLUS NIGER FOR CITRIC ACID PRODUCTION USING AGRICULTURE RESIDUE AS SUBSTRATE

...tric acid by Aspergillus niger using agro-industrial wastes. In the first step of study the liquid state fermentation (LSF) and solid state fermentation (SSF) by Aspergillus niger was compared using molasses based medium and the different carrier substrate. In a second set of study wheat bran was utilized for citric acid production via fermentation parameters was optimized. The results showed significant (P≤ 0.05) differe...

Description of first record of Petasiger exaeretus Dietz, 1909 (Trematoda: Echinostomatidae) in avian host from Pakistan.

Muhammad Moosa Abro1, Ali Murtaza Dharejo2, Muhammad Munif Khan2, Nadir Ali Birmani2, Saima Naz2*

Description of first record of Petasiger exaeretus Dietz, 1909 (Trematoda: Echinostomatidae) in avian host from Pakistan.

...Cormorant, Phalacrocorax niger of District Sanghar, Sindh, Pakistan. Petasiger exaeretus (Dietz,
1909) were identified from the intestine of Little Cormorant, Phalacrocorax niger on the basis of morphological
features including pear shaped body, maximum width at testicular level, 27 head collar spines, long fore-body, well
developed pharynx, pre-acetabular cirrus sac, tandem and contiguous testes, short ...

Identification of Fungal Pathotypes Associated with Skin Disorders of Citrus Reticulata Blanco Through Classical and Molecular Approach

Saman Fatima* and Shazia Iram

...llus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Alternaria sp., Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Fusarium sp. After sequencing of DNA the pathogen species identified includes fungal Colletotrichum sp. These pathogens are involved in deterioration the skin of Citrus reticulate. They can either attack the healthy fruit leading to various infections or they can enter through various lesions caused by physical stress and worsen the condition.

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Inoculation of Sunflower with Endophytic Fungi Alters Soil Physio-Chemical Properties to Nullify Drought Stress

Nighat Seema^1*, Muhammad Hamayun¹, Husan Ara¹ and Raham Sheer Khan²

...d soil except that of A. niger. Similarly, inoculation of endophytic fungi did also increased the value of soil nitrate ions in the range of 26.86±1.34~39.39±1.97 mg kg-1 with or without drought stress. Inoculation of endophytic fungi increased the amount of extractable P and K in growth media compared to soil samples before experiment and after experiment in control samples. In case of micronutrients, only copper was decreased in endophytic trea...

In-Vitro Antimicrobial Analysis of Aqueous Methanolic Extracts and Crude Saponins Isolated from Leaves and Roots of Sarcococca Saligna

Sabi-Ur-Rehman¹, Anwar Khalid², Qazi Najam Us Saqib³, Farooq Ahmad¹, Shaheed-Ur-Rehman⁴, Neelam Zaman³, Ayeza Mehmood⁵ and Abdul Samad^6*

...trains were Aspergillus. niger, A. flavus, and D. turcica. The maximum zones of inhibition, 23.00±0.56 mm and 25.00±0.50 mm was given by ethyl acetate fraction of leaves against P. fluorescens and A. niger respectively. The crude saponins isolated from leaves did not give significant results against the tested bacterial strains where as it was significantly active against fungal strains. The results were compar...

Audit of Captive Breeding in a University Zoo Facility in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

John Ogunsola^1*, Richard E. Antia², Benjamin O. Emikpe² and Olajumoke A. Morenikeji³

Endoparasitic Infections and the Associated Risk Factors in Trade Donkeys (Equus Asinus) in Ganawuri District Market, Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria

Bata Shalangwa Ishaku¹, Batim Turdam¹, Maimadu Abdullahi¹, Waziri Ibrahim Anjili² and Mayowa Olabode²

Natural Enemies of Sugarcane Pests and Their Roles in Natural Control in Yunnan, China

Wen-Feng Li¹, Rong-Yue Zhang¹, Chun-Hua Pu², Jiong Yin¹, Zhi-Ming Luo¹, Xiao-Yan Wang¹, Xiao-Yan Cang¹, Hong-Li Shan¹ and Ying-Kun Huang^1,*

...rey on Ceratovacuna lanigera Zehntner; and Euborellia pallipes Shiraki, Orius (Heterorius) minutus (Linnaeus) and Scymnus (Neopullus) hoffmanni Weise which preys on Saccharicoccus sacchari (Cocherell), Baliothrips serratus Kobusand Trochorhopalus humeralis Chevrolat. Protecting these natural enemies will encourage natural control of pest species while protecting the environment and ma...

Detection of Mycoflora from Marine Fishes of Karachi Fish Harbour and Ormara Region (Pakistan)

Naheed Ikram and Nafisa Shoaib*

... of fungi Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus stolonifer, Penicillium sp. and Fusarium sp. from 14 different genera of commercially important marine fishes Acanthopagrus sp. Parastromateus niger, Nemipterus sp., Pampus argenteus, Ilisha sp., Alepes djedaba, Epinephelus sp., Teraponjarbua, Terapon puta, Scomberomorus korea...

Effect of UV Irradiation of Aspergillus niger on the Production of Xylanase in the Presence of Wheat Bran as Carbon Source

Muhammad Suleman^1,*, Abu ul Hassan Faiz², Muhammad Shahbaz² and Ayesha Riaz³

...iation of Aspergillus niger at different concentrations of wheat bran as carbon source (2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 %) on the production of xylanase. Submerged fermentation was carried out in 500 ml Erlenmeyer flasks using vogel’s medium at 35°C for five days. UV irradiated A. niger has significantly increased the xylanase production as compared to parent strains. Twenty minutes exposure of A.

Isolation and Complete Capsid Sequence of Enterovirus D111 from Faeces of a Child with Acute Flaccid Paralysis in Nigeria

Faleye Temitope Oluwasegun Cephas^1,2*, Adewumi Moses Olubusuyi¹, Olayinka Olaitan Titilola³ and Adeniji Johnson Adekunle^1,3

Detection of Non-Cytopathic Enteroviruses in Supernatant of RD and L20B Cell Cultures

Adewumi Moses Olubusuyi¹, Ogunsakin Temitope Rachael¹, Ogunrombi Sefiu Babatunde¹, Ojeamiren Iduda¹, Olawole Alaba Samuel¹, Faleye Temitope Oluwasegun Cephas^1,2* and Adeniji Johnson Adekunle^1,3

Molecular Characterization of Subfamily Schizothoracinae (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) using Complete Sequence of Mitochondrial 16S rRNA Gene

Tasleem Akhtar^1,2,Ghazanfar Ali^1,*, Nuzhat Shafi²and Abdul Rauf²

...n S. plagiostomus, S. niger and S. esocinus, respectively. Haplotype diversity was lowest and same in S. esocinus, S. niger and S. progastus (0.0001) and highest in S. plagiostomus (0.5436). Average number of nucleotide differences of 4 species (Kt) was 0.737 and total nucleotide diversity (Pi) was equal to 0.0004 ± 0.0001. Out of 1552 sites, 1547 sites were found to be conserved and...

Optimization of Fermentation and Production of Antimicrobial Agents as Secondary Metabolites from an Indigenous Aspergillus niger

Fizza Anwar¹, Muddassar Zafar¹*, Zahid Anwar¹, Raja Tahir Mehmood²

...ifer, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus terreus were tested for the production of antimicrobial agents. The produced antimicrobial metabolites included Aflatrem, Monacolin K, Fusarubin and Tautomycetin. Different fermentation parameters were optimized to produce antimicrobial agents using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and best results were obtained at 45^°C temperature, 5.5 pH, 5 mL inoculum co...

Serological Markers for Hepatitis B Virus among HIV Individuals in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Bamigboye Olutoyin Omolara¹, Fapohunda Funmilayo Omotoyosi¹, Oladipo Elijah Kolawole^1,2, Oni Mattthew Olujenyo¹, Ajibade Oluwatosin Akinola¹, Kaka Mary Oluwatosin^1*

Variations in Soil Properties and Forms of Inorganic Phosphorus within the Rhizosphere of Annual Crops

Stanley Uchenna Onwudike* and Vivian Chizoba Edoziem

Larvicidal Effect of Ipomoea stolonifera on Laboratory-Reared and Field-Collected Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes in Enugu, Nigeria

Godwin Ikechukwu Ngwu¹*, Maria Ifeyinwa Ngwu², Fabian Chukwuemenam Okafor¹, Aruh Ottah Anaga³ and Christopher Didigwu Nwani¹

Ecology and Human Conflict of Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) in Mansehra District, Pakistan

Muhammad Waseem, Tariq Mahmood*, Abid Hussain, Abdul Hamid, Faraz Akrim, Shaista Andleeb and Hira Fatima

...rsus thibetanus laniger) inhabits deciduous, broad-leaved forests, thorn brush forests, and coniferous forests, occurring from 1500 up to 4,000 m above sea level. The species, in many areas of its range, is in conflict with humans, however, data on its population and economic losses are scanty in the country. We investigated its occurrence, population and human conflict in Mansehra District during 2016-2017. A total of 66 indirect signs of Asia...

Dietary Supplementation with Fermented Radix astragalus-ginkgo Leaves Improves Antioxidant Capacity and Meat Quality in Broilers

Xuhui Zhang¹, Zhiyuan Sun², Jinfeng Cai¹, Guibin Wang¹, Zunling Zhu¹, Linguo Zhao³ and Fuliang Cao^1,*

...ion using Aspergillus niger on growth, antioxidant capacity and meat quality of broilers. Three hundred day-old commercial Arbor Acres (AA) broiler chicks were randomly allocated into 5 dietary treatments including five variations: control group, fed with the basal diets; NF group, the addition of 3 g/kg NF products; FR1, FR2 and FR3 groups, addition of FR products 1 g/kg, 3 g/kg and 6 g/kg, respectively. There was no difference in body weight gain, fee...

High Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women in a Resource-poor Setting in the Middle Belt Zone of Nigeria

Cornelius Arome Omatola*, Samson Daniel Iyeh, Shedrach James Abuh, Charles Kehinde Mofolorunsho, Martin-Luther Oseni Okolo and Phoebe Queen Akoh

Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Evaluation of Ziziphus mauritiana var. spontanea Edgew. and Oenothera biennis L.

Ambrin¹*, Ghulam Dastagir¹, Jehan Bakht²and Muhammad Adil¹

...y against Aspergillus niger, Penicillium notatum. Minimum MIC value was shown by ethyl acetate and ethanolic extracts of Z. mauritiana against Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger. The ethyl acetate and ethanolic extract of O. biennis revealed maximum antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus fumiga...

Morphological and Pathological Effects of Aspergillosis in Silver Carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Saira Saleemi¹*, Zafar Iqbal¹, Abdul Nasir Khalid²

...s (24.02%) and A. niger (50.52%) were isolated from fish. Aspergillus niger showed high infection and it was recorded on all 200 fish samples. Fins were the most affected parts with 39.10% infection. Intestine was the least affected part with 6.59% infection. The major reason of aspergillosis in silver carp is the use of unhealthy and unhygienic feed given to silver carp reared in earthern ponds. Due to asp...

Comparative In-silio Analysis of HIV-1 Pol Gene in Some West African Countries in Relation to its Antiviral Drugs Susceptibility

Olotu Titilayo Mabel*, Adeosun Idowu Jesulayomi, Kaka Mary Oluwatosin and Oladipo Elijah Kolawole

M. Rufai1† , A. A.Wahab2 , Q. O. Adeshina1 , J. C. Umehokoh1 and O. O.Ologunro1

Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria

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K. Osei1† , A. I. Adama1 , E. C. Tagoe2 and J. Sackey-Asante1

Biochar effect on nematodes and insects population density, soil improvement and yield of okra

Markus I. Francis¹*, Paul I. Ankeli², Clara N. Kwanashie¹, Jibril Adamu¹, Lushaikyaa Allam¹, Mashood A. Raji³, Godwin O. Egwu⁴, Flavio Sacchini⁵ and Massimo Scacchia⁵

Detection of Mycoplasma bovis from Cattle Presented for Slaughter in Adamawa and Taraba States, Northeastern Nigeria

Oluwatoyin Olagunju¹* and Luqman Abiodun Akinbile²

Farmers Perceptions of the Effect of Rural Transportation Systems on Farming Income in Ondo State, Nigeria

Olugbenga Omotayo Alabi¹*, Ayoola Olugbenga Oladele² and Ibrahim Maharazu³

Profitability Analysis and Marketing Efficiency of Soyabean (Glycine max) Value Chain among Actors in Abuja, Nigeria

Paul Oludare Adetunji* and Safiriyu Idowu Ola

Comparative Productive Performance among three Plumage Varieties of Noiler Hens

Joseph Anejo-Okopi¹*, Obinna Oragwa Arthur², Ocheme Julius Okojokwu¹, Sarah Joseph¹, Geoffrey Chibueze¹, Joshua Adetunji¹, Joseph Ameh Okwori³, David Ochola Amanyi⁴, Otobo I. Ujah⁵ and Onyemocho Audu⁶

Seroprevalence of Rift Valley Fever Virus Infection among Slaughtered Ruminants in Jos, North-Central, Nigeria

Joseph Anejo-Okopi¹*, Dorcas Yilger Gotom¹, Noble Allison Chiehiura¹, Julius Ocheme Okojokwu¹, David Ochola Amanyi², John Otumala Egbere¹, Joshua Adetunji¹, Otobo Innocent Ujah³ and Onyemocho Audu⁴

The Seroprevalence of Zika Virus Infection among HIV Positive and HIV Negative Pregnant Women in Jos, Nigeria

Length-Weight Relationships, Condition Factor and Morphometric Characteristics of Schizothoracinae from Neelum and Jhelum Rivers of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

Tasleem Akhtar^{1, 2}, Ghazanfar Ali^1,* and Nuzhat Shafi²

...d one new species (S. niger) was found first time in AJK. One hundred and fifty-nine specimens of S. plagiostomus, 74 specimens of S. esocinus, 21 specimens of S. progastus and 8 specimens of S. niger were taken for the study. The maximum snout length, eye diameter, length of lateral line, head length, dead depth and pre anal length were observed in S. niger<...

Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu¹*, Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke¹, Loveday Chukwudi Njoku¹, Gillian Chidozie Azuamairo¹ and Mary Chikerenma Atasie²

Repositioning Nigeria’s Agricultural Extension System Towards Building Climate Change Resilience

Factors Influencing Output of Rice Produced and Choice of Marketing Outlets Among Smallholder Farming Households, Abuja, Nigeria

Luka Anthony*, Olugbenga Omotayo Alabi, Elizabeth Samuel Ebukiba and Vandi Gamba

Climate Variability and Yam Production: Nexus and Projections

Grace Okongor, Chukwudi Njoku*, Pauline Essoka and Joel Efiong

Dynamic and Epidemiology of Lassa Fever Infection in West Africa’s Population from 1969 to 2019

Roland Eric Yessinou¹*, Alain Richi Kamga Waladjo², Nestor Noudeke¹, Ignace Dramou³, Justin Adinsi¹, Victorien Tamègnon Dougnon⁴, Elsie Yélognisê Sangnidjo⁵, Razack Osse⁵, Alfred Dansou⁶ and Souaïbou Farougou¹

Tenuisentis niloticus (Neoechinorhychida: Tenuisentidae) as Indicator of BTEX and PAH Pollution in Epe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria

BamideleAkinsanya¹, Isaac O Ayanda^2,*, Benson Onwusa¹ and Joseph K Saliu¹

Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection among HIV/HBV and HBV-mono Infected Patients in Jos, Nigeria

Joseph Anejo-Okopi¹*, Jennifer Ifeoma Okpara¹, James Mogoret Dabol¹, Joshua Adetunji¹, David Adeniyi², David O. Amanyi³, Otobo I. Ujah⁴, Veronica David¹, Patience Omaiye⁵ and Onyemocho Audu⁶

Faecal Antibiotic Resistome of Nigerian Chimpanzees from a Wildlife Sanctuary in Cross-River State, Nigeria

Uwem E. George¹, Oluwadamilola A. Arowolo², Oluseyi A. Olayinka³, Ijeoma M. Ifeorah⁴, Temitope O.C. Faleye^3,5, Bolaji Oluremi⁶, Arthur O. Oragwa⁷, Ewean C. Omoruyi⁸, Emmanuel E. Udoh⁹, Oluwadamilola G. Osasona^1,10, Emmanuel Donbraye¹¹, Olufunke P. Adeniji¹², Olubusuyi M. Adewumi^3,13* and Johnson A. Adeniji^3,13,14

Fecal Antibiotic Resistome of Pigs from a Small-Scale Piggery in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria

Oluseyi A. Olayinka¹, Temitope O.C. Faleye², Oladipo O. Omotosho³, Oladapo A. Odukaye³, Bolaji Oluremi⁴, Ibipeju H. Ibitoye¹, Oludayo O. Ope-Ewe¹, Uwem E. George⁵, Oluwadamilola A. Arowolo⁶, Ijeoma M. Ifeorah⁷, Ewean C. Omoruyi⁸, Emmanuel Donbraye⁹, Olufunke P. Adeniji¹⁰, Olubusuyi M. Adewumi^1,11* and Johnson A. Adeniji^1,11,12

Mass Culturing of Mycetophagous Nematode Aphelenchus avenae (Nematoda: Aphelenchidae) in vitro System by Feeding on Pathogenic Fungus

Salma Javed and Samreen Khan*

...xysporum and Aspergillus niger were examined for their aptitude to assist the population rate of the said species. Nematodes were collected from soil around the rhizospheres of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrical L.) field in the vicinity of National Nematological Research Centre, University of Karachi and further processed by Cobb’s sieving and Baermann’s funnel techniques. Specimens were killed, fixed and identified up to species level under light mi...

Incidence of Post-Harvest Fungal Rot of Some Vegetables in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Gulnaz Parveen¹*, Naila Mukhtar², Shumaila Irum³ and Nain Bukhari⁴

...opus, Mucor, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Cladosporium, Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium moniliforme, Drechslera, Penicillium, and Geotrichum candidum were identified among various vegetables including potato, carrot, okra, eggplant, turnip, cucumber, round gourd, cauliflower, and chilli. These losses result in about a 30% reduction in the yield of these vegetables. By reducing the post-harvest losses, it could be possible to overcome the need of food as t...

Abnormal and Unsatisfactory Conventional Cytological Examination of HPV Related Cervical Cancers in Nigeria

Mohammed Bashar Danlami¹*, Basiru Aliyu1, Abbas Bazata Yusuf¹, Bashar Gulumbe Haruna¹ and Asmau Nono Mahe¹

Evaluation of NDV4 thermo stable feed-based vaccination effects on rural chicken productivity in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Wesley D. Nafarnda, Japhet H. Baraya, Olatunde H. Olabode, Malang K. Simon

Disease-free and Organic Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Production Through Treatments Combination of Mulching types and Weeding Regimes

Mukhtar Iderawumi Abdulraheem¹*, Muhammad Ihtisham²*, Abiodun Yusuff Moshood³, Nawab Khan⁴, Muhammad Owais Shahid⁵, Shafiq Hussain⁶, Kumail Abbas⁶ and Fawad Zaman⁷

Farm Record Keeping Behaviour of Rural Farming Youths in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho¹*, Philip Akintunde Fatodu¹ and Toyin Benedict Ajibade²

Profitability and Allocative Efficiency of Exotic Chicken Enterprises in Delta State, Nigeria

Theophilus Miebi Gbigbi* and Rodney Akpoviri Isiorhovoja

Factors Influencing the Adoption of ICT’S in Extension Service Delivery Among the Extension Agents in North-East, Nigeria

Saadu Mustapha^1,2, Norsida Man¹*, Jasmin Arif Shah¹, Nitty Hirawaty Kamarulzaman¹ and Ahmadu Abubakar Tafida³

Antihelminthic Effects of Sawdust Mixed with Eucalyptus Biochar against Plant-Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Beniseed (Sesamum indicum L.) Crop in Makurdi, North-Central Nigeria

Christopher Oche Eche¹*, Juliana Iye Oluwatayo¹, Demben Moses Esang², Paul Madina² and Alexander Uloko¹

To Assess the Diversity and Abundance of Seasonal Migratory Waterbirds at Chashma Lake, Pakistan

Ruqia Bibi¹, Najam-un-Nisa¹, Sania Komal¹, Hafiza Nimra Ghani Qureshi¹, Maryam Safdar¹, Hafiza Hina Jameel¹, Saman Gul¹, Sania Saeed¹ and Inam Ullah^1,2*

...le Cormorant (Microcarbo niger), Gadwall (Mareca streper), Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) were found as the dominant species with the relative abundance of 0.07, 0.07 and 0.06, respectively. As migratory birds indicate a freshwater ecosystem, healthy bird species indicate a healthy habitat, while declining bird populations indicate degraded habitat. Studies concluded that the diversity of migratory birds is decreasing at Chashma Lake due to deforestatio...

Gut Parasites of Donkeys and Horses in a Semi-Urban Metropolis, Nigeria

Grace Chinenye Onyishi, Chinedu Ifeanyi Atama*, Fejiokwu Esther Chioma, Ifeanyi O Aguzie, Godwin I Ngwu and Christopher Didigwu Nwani

Detection of Intestinal Fungi in Chickens Naturally Infected with Infectious Bursal Disease

Aly M. Ghetas1*, Dalia M. Sedeek1, Hanaa S. Fedawy1, M.A. Bosila1, Hoda M. Mekky1, Kh. M. Elbayoumi1, 3, Mohamed M. Amer2

...cies); A. flavus (2), A. niger (1) and A. terreus (1). Molecular identification of 5 representative Aspergillus isolates indicated A. fumigatus (2), A. flavus (2), and A. niger (1) were also performed. We recommended further studies to identify the intestinal fungi of chickens in large scale and different ages which help to understand their role.

Keywords | Aspergillus, Chickens, fungi, immunosuppression, molecular i...

Occurrence of Lassa Fever Virus Infections and Control Efforts in Nigeria

Martha Echioda Ogbole*, James Agbo Ameh, Samuel Mailafia, Olatunde Hamza Olabode and Bridget Jessica Adah

Geospatial Assessment of Site Suitability for Tilapia Cage Culture in Cross River State, Nigeria

Chukwudi Njoku¹*, Inyang Etim-Inyang², Prince-Charles Itu¹ and Arinze Uzoezie¹

In Niger, a Comparative Study of the Growth and Reproductive Performance of Local Azawak and Crossbred Cattle

Halidou Maiga Nafissatou1*, Abdou Moussa Mahaman Maâouia2, Moumouni Issa1, Marichatou Hamani1

Density of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Nutrient Status of Soils in Selected Land Use Types and Soil Depths

Nzube Thaddeus Egboka¹*, Olajire Fagbola², Ugochukwu Nnamdi Nkwopara¹, Nnaemeka Henry Okoli¹, Akaninyene Isaiah Afangide¹ and Tochukwu Victor Nwosu³

Strongyliasis Occurs in Epidemic Proportion amongst other Nematodiasis and Cestodiasis of Horses (Equus caballus) in Obollo-Afor Southeastern Nigeria

Uzochukwu Ephraim Emeto, Chukwuemeka Calistus Okolo* and Nwakaego Ernestina Nweze

Occurrence of Leptospira Species from Pigs in Selected Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Bridget Adah¹*, Clara Kwanashie², Haruna Kazeem² and Samuel Mailafia¹

Insect Fauna Diversity and Abundance in Abattoirs in Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Eastern Nigeria

Nkiru E. Ekechukwu, Felicia N. Ekeh, Chinenye M. Ohanu, Hope C. Ezinwa and Ifeanyi Oscar N. Aguzie*

Profitability and Utilization of Farmer Business School Extension Approach on Smallholder Cocoa Farmers in Nigeria

Oluwaseun Adetarami¹*, Oluwatoyin Olagunju², Babatunde Adebayo Oyebamiji¹, Adegboyega Abel Odeyemi³ and Sina Basil Johnson⁴

Parasitological and Microbiological Characteristics of Wastes Generated and Impact on Water Sources Next to Abattoir Facilities in Lurambi Sub County. Kakamega County

Ochieng Onunga George*, Owuor Ndonga Millicent Florence, Mario Kollenberg

...lated were., Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, Penicillium spp, Aspergillus fumigatus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus flavus. Parasites isolated from samples of effluent and water were Balantidium coli, Trichomonas hominis, Ancylostoma duodenale, and Ascaris lumbricoid. It was concluded that the abattoir wastes were unsuitable for discharge to the environment and resulted in water pollution near abattoirs that may cause serious waterborne diseases....

Retrospective Seasonal Parasitological Survey on Prevalence and Epidemiological Determinants of Ectoparasitic Infestations in Dogs and Cats of Damietta, Egypt

Eman M. Aboelela¹, Mohamed A. Sobieh², Eman M. Abouelhassan³, Doaa S. Farid⁴, Essam S. Soliman²*

...nis flea, Heterodoxus spiniger lice, and Sarcoptic scabiei mites in dogs, Otodectes cynotis ear mites, and Ctenocephalides felis flea in cats. Prevalence of parasitic infestations in dogs and cats showed strong associations with the breed, sex, age, coat color, housing system and pattern, type of food, and type of infesting external parasites concerning seasonal variations.

Keywords | Cross-sectional, Dogs, External parasites, Pr...

Enhancement of Nutritive Value of Cassava Stumps by Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404 in Solid State

Razaq Adekunle Animashahun1*, Gbenga Emmanuel Onibi2, Samuel Olanrewaju Aro2, Oghenerobor Benjamin Akpor3, Funmilayo Abimbola Okeniyi1, Olayinka Olubunmi Alabi1, Michael Babatunde Falana1, Ayoola John Shoyombo1, Samuel Oyewale Olawoye1

...stumps using Aspergillus niger (ATCC 16404) strain in a solid substrate. The dried and milled cassava stumps were aseptically inoculated with Aspergillus niger (ATCC 16404) strain in a solid-state at substrates to water ratio 1.0:1.0 w/v and then incubated for 192 hours at room temperature. Samples were taken at 48 h interval for the proximate, minerals and anti-nutrients composition determination of the fermented cassava st...

Resilience Building Mechanism to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change by Yam Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria

Olufemi Bolarin, Sijuade Adebukola Adebayo and Sola Emmanuel Komolafe*

Institutional Interventions and Climate-Smart Practices of Farmers in Nigeria

Onwusiribe Ndubuisi Chigozirim*, Okpokiri Chibuzo Ikechukwu, Agu-Aguiyi Fortune Nneka and Oteh Ogbonnaya Ukeh

Effect of Cajanus cajan (L.) Supplementation on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility and Biochemical Indices of Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse, 1840)

Ekechukwu Esther¹, Ohanu Chinenye¹, Ossai Nelson¹*, Elijah Okwuonu¹, Hinmikaiye Funmilayo¹, Ngene Innocent¹, Andong Felix¹, Ikegbunam Clara², Echude Daniel¹, Ekeh Felicia¹ and Odo Gregory¹

Perception of Cassava-Based Farmers to Climate Variability in the Rain Forest and Derived Savannah Biomes of Nigeria

Adefunke Fadilat O. Ayinde¹*, Peter Allison Johnston², Olanrewaju Olusoji Olujimi³, Purnamita Dasgupta⁴ and Dare Akerele⁵

Statistics of Rice Farming Activities During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: The Case of Niger State, Nigeria

Ahmed Abdul Gafar

Cyto-morphological-Changes-in-Exfoliated-Vaginal-Cells-and-Thermal-Rhythms-of-Red-Sokoto-does-during-the-Oestrous-cycle

Umar M. Bello1*, Samuel A. Ojo1, Abdurrahman Ghaji1, Ambrose A. Voh (Jr)2, Muazu N. Bappah3, Casmir O. Igbokwe4

Application of Fatty Acid Esters on Meloidogyne incognita Infected Jew's Mallow Plants

Oluwatoyin Adenike Fabiyi¹*, Mariam Temitope Baker² and Gabriel Ademola Olatunji²

Incidence of Strongyloides stercoralis in Edible Vegetables of Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria

Belema Robert1, Favour Welenya1, Deborah Achi1, Cynthia Onyeagwara1, Soala Obie Minimah2, Ebele Anulika Obichi2, Chidinma Charity Amuzie1*

Stock Evaluation of the Data-Limited Fisheries: A Case Study of Five Major Commercially Important Fishes from the Western Indian Ocean, Pakistan

Hasnain Raza^1,2, Qun Liu¹*, Muhammad Tariq Hanif² and Yanan Han¹

...erson and Parastromateus niger were overfished and Lutjanus argentimaculatus was strongly overfished. However, all the stocks were subjected to overfishing. Therefore, the parameters estimated from our study may be used as indicators for the sustainable management of the fisheries in the country.
...

Adoption of Bio-Security Threats Management Practices and Food Security among Arable Farmers in South-West, Nigeria

Seyi Olalekan Olawuyi¹*, Adedotun Oluwagbenga Anjorin², Oluwagbenga Titus Alao³, Tosin Dolapo Olawuyi³, Rachael Ajibola Ayinla³ and Rasheed Ayodele Ayinla³

Biological and Phytochemical Investigation of Heliotropium eichwaldii L.

Abdur Rauf¹*, Farooq Jan¹, Muhammad Qayash², Zia-ul-Islam³, Rizwanullah¹, Ikramullah Khan¹, Muhammad Shuaib⁴, Muhammad Khalid⁵ and Samrin Gul⁶

...s flavus and Aspergillus niger) were examined. The above-mentioned various ethanolic crude extracts of H. eichwaldii revealed the highest potential (15.82±0.40), (18.12±0.56), and (17.41±0.51) against S. aureus, a moderate activity (13.31±0.64), (15.43±0.52), (14.35±0.64), (11.34±0.50), (13.47±0.55), (14.21±0.67), (9.53±0.51), (15.32±0.53), and (2.15±0.65) against E. coli, B. s...

Catfish Farmers Perception of Biosecurity Control Measures in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

Nwafili Sylvanus Anene, Ibinabo Jessica

Sero-Survey of Avian Influenza Disease Virus in Live Bird Markets and Farmers Appraisal within Abuja Municipal Area Council, Nigeria

Olabode, H.O.K¹, Mailafia, S¹, Martha Echioda-Ogbole¹*, Ameh, J.A¹, Amadi, K.I¹ and Meseko C.A²

Microbial Quality of Ready-To-Eat Shrimps from Three Selected Markets in Ibadan

Blessing Ndenum Peter1, Olufemi Bolarinwa Adedeji1, Reuben Chukwuka Okocha2,3*, Ekemini Moses Okon4

Does Access to Basic Services and Productive Assets Influence Agricultural Households’ Dietary Diversity and Food Security? Evidence from Ogun State, Nigeria

Shakirat Bolatito Ibrahim¹, Raheem Olatunji Aminu^1,2*, Aisha Olushola Arowolo¹ and Adams Sanusi Musa¹

Does Agroforestry Technology Adoption Affect Income Inequality among Arable Crop Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria? A Gender Perspective

Lawrence Olusola Oparinde¹*, Adewale Isaac Olutumise^2,3 and Ademola Adegoroye⁴

Bioactive Potential of Leaf Extracts (Tulsi, Curry and Ashoka) Through Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Analyses

Hafiza Mehwish Iqbal¹, Salman Khurshid¹*, Saqib Arif¹, Qurrat-ul-Ain Akbar¹, Saba Iqbal², Shahid Yousaf³, Kainat Qureshi¹, Abdul Karim Khan⁵, Abdul Ahad⁶, Aqeel Ahmed Siddique⁴ and Neelofar Hamid⁷

... fungi viz., Aspergillus niger, Alternaria alternate, Fusarium solani and Aspergillus flavus were studied by Well diffusion method. Three solvent extracts Aqueous, Acetone and Methanol with concentrations (5,10,15 and 20%) was prepared. Our study showed that maximum zone of inhibition (ZOI) was observed against bacteria for M. Koenigii i.e., 22mm and 23 mm for fungi, while; O. basilicum and S. asoca plants have21 and 22mm MIZD. Methanol 20%has maximum antioxid...

Occurrence and Distribution Patterns of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis in Abuja, Nigeria

Iko-Ojo Charity Ikwe Agada, James Agbo Ameh, Olatunde H. Olabode and Martha Echioda-Ogbole*

Exploring the Potential of Castor Oil for Effective Management of Seed-Borne Fungi in Zea mays

Rahmat Elahi¹, Gulnaz Parveen¹*, Nazara¹, Faryal Ali², Nain Tara³ and Saba Iqbal¹

...ed seeds and Aspergillus niger accounted for 13.32% significantly was less compared to untreated seed. It appears that Fusarium semitectum was found in 13.33% of untreated seeds, while Alternaria solani accounted for 6.66%. However, in the treated varieties, both of these fungi did not appear. Aspergillus niger, on the other hand, had the highest colonies in both treated (46.64%) and untreated (56.66%) seeds. Additionally, F...

Comparative Molecular Analysis of Isolated Strains of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus H5N1 during 2006 and 2007

Madbouly, H.M; Orkhan, M.H**; Nagwa El-khoty

Serosurvey for HIV, Hepatitis B, and C Viruses Among Apparently Healthy Students of Federal Polytechnic Idah and its Environs

Joseph Oyiguh Abraham¹, Cornelius Arome Omatola¹*, Martin-Luther Oseni Okolo¹, Ruth Foluke Aminu¹, Emmanuel Edegbo¹, Olubunmi Marvelous Emurotu¹, Danjuma Muhammed², Jesse Joseph Chock³, Helen Ojomachenwu Ocean⁴ and Yahaya Ocholi⁵

Response of Meloidogyne incognita infected Abelmoschus esculentus Plants to Fractions of Anacardium occidentale

Olaolu Fadeyi^1,2, Oluwatoyin Fabiyi³*, Tesleem Bello⁴and Gabriel Olatunji⁵

Reproductive Characters and Yield of Selected Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties in a Rainforest Agroecology of Nigeria

Ndubuisi Chinedu Adikuru¹*, Paul Inyang², Abraham Agwu Ngwuta¹, Chinyere Prisca Anyanwu¹ and Rosemond Adaohuru Alagba¹

Environmental Enrichments Promote Agility in Captivity for Asiatic Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus laniger)

Noor-ul-Ain¹, Zulfiqar Ali¹*, Saba Naz¹, Kiran Saleem^1,2, Syeda Rida Hasan¹, Sana Arif¹, Rida Ahmad^1,3, Nida Naeem¹, Zarmina Zainab¹ and Aliza Batool^1,3

...ears (Ursus thibetanus laniger) are natural inhabitants of deciduous forests. They live solitary in their natural habitat. Their captive behaviour was studied by taking two Asiatic black bear pairs as study subjects in Lahore Zoo, Pakistan. The study was based on the provision of environmental enrichments to the bear pairs. Each pair’s pre-enrichment activity budget data was collected by scan sampling method of 70 h, documenting the cage area and behavio...

Assessment of Phytochemical Profiling and Therapeutic Potential of the Ethanolic Extract of Vitex negundo (L.)

Shah Zeb Khan¹, Ali Hazrat¹*, Farman Ali Khan², Muhammad Yahya¹, Gul Rahim¹, Muhammad Mukhtiar³, Muhammad Ajmal Khan⁴ and Hayat Ullah¹

...fungal effect against A. niger and A. flavus with inhibition zones of 19±0.45 and 18±0.39 mm respectively. In case of stem extracts, CS exhibited strongest antibacterial activity against E. coli, S. aurous and S. flexneri with inhibition zone of 24±0.23, 22±0.67 and 20±0.32 mm respectively while the same fraction showed maximum inhibition of linear growth (22±0.76 and 19±0.66 mm) of Candida albicans and A.

EFFECT OF POPULATION DENSITY OF SWEET POTATO ON THE YIELD OF MAIZE-SWEET POTATO INTERCROP FOR WEEDS SUPPRESSION IN SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH NIGERIA

Felix O. Takim*1, Gideon Z. Nayan2, Oluwafemi O. Osatuyi1and Israel O. Olayiwola1

WEED TOLERANCE, SUPPRESSION AND GRAIN YIELD OF INTER AND INTRA SPECIFIC RICE VARIETIES IN NIGERIA

J. A. Oladiran,H. I. Usman,J. A. Oladiran,M.G.M. Kolo,M.G.M. Kolo,H. I. Usman

EFFICACY OF AMETRYN HERBICIDES ON WEEDS IN RAINFED AND IRRIGATED SUGARCANE FIELDS IN SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA ECOLOGY OF NIGERIA

F.O. Takim,S.B. Omotosho,M.A. Suleiman

A PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF WEED FLORA IN THREE ABANDONED FARMLANDS IN OWO AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Olugbenga Ebenezer Ige, Victor Olugbenga Olumekun , Jacon Olubunmi Olagbadegun

PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE WEED FLORA OF ABANDONED RUBBER PLANTATIONS IN BENDEL STATE, NIGERIA

L.S. GILL,H.I. ONYIBE

WEED SPECIES DIVERSITY AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT HERBICIDE FORMULATIONS AND RATES IN LOWLAND RICE FIELDS IN NIGERIA

U. Ismaila,M.A. Adagba,A.A. Ndarubu,M.N. Ukwungwu,A.U. Gbanguba

WEEDS OF OIL PALM (BLAEIS GELINEENSES JACQ.) PLANTATIONS IN NIGERIA

L. S. GILL,H. I. ONYLIBE

Evidence for Non-Toxicity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Chrysophyllum albidum, a Commonly Used Nigerian Folk Medicine

Kingsley O. Omeje¹, Juliet N. Ozioko², Amaechi L. Ogara², Benjamin O. Ezema²* and Dilibe C. Urama³

Assessment of plants producing economically valued non-timber products in Ukpom community forest, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria

Enefiok S. Udo¹, Opeyemi Olajide¹ and Eyo A. Udoh²

Timber supply pattern in Ekiti state, Nigeria and its conservation implications

J. Kayode

Growth and yields of Pinus oocarpa Schiede in some parts of northern Nigeria

J. O. Adegbehin

Growth and yields of Pinus caribaea in northern Nigeria

J.O. Adegbehin and J.E. Onyibe

Optimal harvesting schedules for a Gmelina arborea plantation in a Nigerian tropical rain forest

J. S. A. Osho

Trials and growth of Pinus caribaea in Northern Nigeria

J.O. Adegbehin, S. Nokoe, J. A. Okojie and G. O. Otegbeye

Root growth characteristics of some exotic and indigenous tree species in the Nigerian Savanna

M. A. Ogigirigi and A. B. I. Igboanugo

Some physical and strength properties of plywood manufactured from Nigerian timbers

Ioryisa Verinumbe

Forest training project in the Republic of Colombia, Team of resources specialists to Nigeria and Freiburg University Rector to UN-FAO

Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh

Lipase Production from Aspergillus niger Used as a Biocatalyst for Transformation of Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel

Ahsan Abbas Abro¹, Imrana Khushk¹, Abdul Nabi Jatt², Chaudhary Haider Ali³, Abdul Sattar Qureshi¹*, Farah Naz Talpur⁴, Safia Bano¹

...n: justify;">Aspergillus niger lipase was employed in transesterification of used cooking oil into biodiesel. Fungus cultivated in molasses mineral medium with tryptone as the nitrogen source for 5 days at 37 °C and 6.0 pH, strain produced a maximum lipase concentration of 29.39 (U/mL). Effect of metal ions, pH, pH stability, temperature, and thermostability on lipase activity were examined. Transformation of used oil into biodiesel was carried out by empl...

BIOSYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING CYNARA SCOLYMUS, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA, ALKANNA TINCTORIA AND ITS ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES—A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Javairia Mehboob1, Syeda Hafsa Ali1*, Fahima Ashraf Kasi1, Syeda Ayesha Ali2, Safa

Farooqi3, Muneeza Arbab4,

...s flavus and Aspergillus niger). Our results confirmed the formation of

AgNPs with size <100 nm. Antibacterial activity of lavender mediated AgNP was highly

significant, followed by artichoke mediated AgNP and Alkanet AgNP. However, in contrast,

Artichoke mediated AgNP showed significant activity against plant fungal strains, followed

by Alkanet AgNP, and finally by Lavender mediated AgNPs. We concluded that t...

Impact of Marine Pollution and Climatic Factors on Artisanal Fish Capture in Nigeria

Toyin B. Ajibade¹*, Mukhtar A. Yusuf¹, Sijuwade A. Adebayo², Uswat T. Adeyemi¹ and Olubunmi A. Omotesho¹

Usability of E-Extension Technology and Growth of Agricultural Productivity in Southeast Nigeria: ADP Extension Worker’s Survey

Chukwujekwu A. Obianefo^1,2*, Ngozi J. Obiekwe¹, Nma O. Okoroji³, Zahoor A. Shah⁴, Uzochukwu V. Uchemba⁵ and Ebele G. Osegbue⁵

Optimization of Laccase Production Parameters by Aspergillus niger from Different Eco-Logical Sites of Lahore

Syeda Rubab Zaidi* and Safdar Ali Mirza

...dicated that Aspergillus niger isolated from soil sample collected from agricultural area produced remarkable zone diameter and culture colony diameter. The remaining strains showed variable results for enzyme production. Laccase enzyme production was carried out by screened strain of Aspergillus niger under submerged fermentation technique. Optimization of different cultural parameters that influence laccase enzyme biosynth...

Optimization of Palm Kernel Cake and Cassava Byproduct Fermentation with the Addition of Minerals and Varying Fermentation Durations as Alternative Poultry Feedstuff

Nurhayati¹*, Chandra Utami Wirawati², Dwi Desmiyeni Putri¹

...a byproduct, Aspergillus niger, Nutrient value
...

Optimization of Palm Kernel Cake and Cassava Byproduct Fermentation with the Addition of Minerals and Varying Fermentation Durations as Alternative Poultry Feedstuff

Nurhayati¹*, Chandra Utami Wirawati², Dwi Desmiyeni Putri¹

...a byproduct, Aspergillus niger, Nutrient value
...

Effect of Irrigation With Household Detergent on Germination, Activities of Oxidative Stress Enzymes and Chlorophyll Content of Pod Maize

Ngele Blessing Alfred, Agba Mary-Ibenreh Ogaboh*, Bassey Rosemary Anietie and Egeh Ajah Egwu

Seroprevalence of Rubella IgG and IgM in Pregnant Woman Attending Antenatal Clinic of State Specialist Hospital Osogbo

Basirat Opemipo Amoo-Adeboye¹*, Kazeem Olanrewaju Amoo², Saheed Adeyinka Odediji³, James Akinwunmi Ogunniran¹, Adenike Titilayo Olayinka¹ and Oluyinka Oladele Opaleye¹

Aly M. Ghetas1*, Dalia M. Sedeek1, Hanaa S. Fedawy1, M.A. Bosila1, Hoda M. Mekky1, Kh. M. Elbayoumi1, 3, Mohamed M. Amer2

Halidou Maiga Nafissatou1*, Abdou Moussa Mahaman Maâouia2, Moumouni Issa1, Marichatou Hamani1

Ochieng Onunga George*, Owuor Ndonga Millicent Florence, Mario Kollenberg

Razaq Adekunle Animashahun1*, Gbenga Emmanuel Onibi2, Samuel Olanrewaju Aro2, Oghenerobor Benjamin Akpor3, Funmilayo Abimbola Okeniyi1, Olayinka Olubunmi Alabi1, Michael Babatunde Falana1, Ayoola John Shoyombo1, Samuel Oyewale Olawoye1

Umar M. Bello1*, Samuel A. Ojo1, Abdurrahman Ghaji1, Ambrose A. Voh (Jr)2, Muazu N. Bappah3, Casmir O. Igbokwe4

Belema Robert1, Favour Welenya1, Deborah Achi1, Cynthia Onyeagwara1, Soala Obie Minimah2, Ebele Anulika Obichi2, Chidinma Charity Amuzie1*

Nwafili Sylvanus Anene, Ibinabo Jessica

Blessing Ndenum Peter1, Olufemi Bolarinwa Adedeji1, Reuben Chukwuka Okocha2,3*, Ekemini Moses Okon4

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