American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering

Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2019

  • Dynamic Impact of Chromium on Nutrient Uptake from Soil by Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis)

    Woke Justics Chigonum, Osu Charles Ikenna, Chukwu Uche John

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2019
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 21 January 2019
    Accepted: 21 February 2019
    Published: 27 March 2019
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    Abstract: Pot experiments were conducted to investigate the impact of chromium on nutrient uptake by fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in soil. The study was conducted with a sandy loam soil for three weeks on a slightly acidic soil. Stratified sampling method was used. Soil samples were collected before and after planting to determine soil nutrient co... Show More
  • Histopathological Study and Oxidative Stress, Antioxidants Parameters and Liver Enzymes Activity Determination of Cyperus Methanolic Extract and Glucophage Drug on Albino Male Mice

    Ruqaya Mohammed Al-Ezzy, Sura Alaa Soud, Zahraa Mohand Sadoon

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2019
    Pages: 10-15
    Received: 26 February 2019
    Accepted: 02 April 2019
    Published: 26 April 2019
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    Abstract: The study aimed to explain the hepatoprotective action of Cyperus rotundus methanolic extract in vitro and in vivo (albino male mice). An interaction between the extract and Glucophage drug were also made to evaluate the in vivo modulating effects of the extract. The hepatoprotective evaluations included assessment of malondialdyde (MDA) and catala... Show More
  • Effect of Aloshar (Calotropic percera) Extract on House Flies (Musca domestica) Under Situation of Zalingei

    Taha Mohammed Sharief Mohammed, Ahmed Elzain Eldoma Hussien

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2019
    Pages: 16-18
    Received: 27 February 2019
    Accepted: 03 April 2019
    Published: 26 April 2019
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    Abstract: In the present study, the use of environmentally friendly and biodegradable natural insecticides of plant origin has received a great attention as agents for disease vector control. The main objective of this work is encouraging the use of natural product pesticide friendly to environment. The ethanolic extract of leaves flowers from the Sudanese p... Show More
  • The Response of Portulaca oleracea L to Different Concentration of Nitrogen Fertilizer

    Taha Mohammed Sharief Mohammed, Fathia Suliman Omer Suliman

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2019
    Pages: 19-21
    Received: 27 February 2019
    Accepted: 03 April 2019
    Published: 29 April 2019
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    Abstract: The growing responses of Portulaca oleracea L. to nitrogen fertilizer stress caused by different concentration of urea applications were studied. The study was to determine not only the most appropriate nitrogen form but also the effect of these forms on growth, yield, element content and nitrate accumulation of cultivated purslane (Portulaca olera... Show More
  • Biostimulation Potentials of Vigna Species (L.) in Hydrocarbon Impacted Soil

    Ismail Haruna Yahaya, Riskuwa-Shehu Maryam Lami, Allamin Ibrahim Alkali, Ahmad Ali Farouq, Cathiong Stephen Abakwak

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2019
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: 03 March 2019
    Accepted: 09 April 2019
    Published: 29 April 2019
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    Abstract: Contamination of soil with hydrocarbons is gradually increasing since oil explorations began in Nigeria. With claims of new exploration sites, widespread contamination is possible in many parts of the country in the near future. In view of that, this study aimed to evaluate the growth and phytoremediation potentials of Vigna unguiculata (Cowpea) an... Show More