American Journal of BioScience

Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019

  • Preliminary Screening of Nutraceutical Potential of Fruit Pulp, Peel and Seeds from Annona Squamosa (L.) and Annona Muricata (L.) Growing in Coast Region of Kenya

    Lenny Mwagandi Chimbevo, Suliman Essuman

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019
    Pages: 58-70
    Received: 06 March 2019
    Accepted: 05 May 2019
    Published: 29 September 2019
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    Abstract: An evaluation of nutraceutical potential of fruit pulp, peel and seeds from Annona Squamosa (L.) and Annona Muricata (L.) was conducted. Ripe fresh fruits were collected from farms in Kilifi and Kwale Counties; Coast province of Kenya. They were air dried, powdered and then subjected to extraction with solvents of increasing polarity (hexane, ethyl... Show More
  • Comparative Study of the Genetic Variability of Sitophilus Zeamais Subservient to 2 Host Plants (Millet and Maize) in Senegal (West Africa)

    Ngagne Demba Sarr, Dethie Ngom, Mbacke Sembene

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019
    Pages: 71-76
    Received: 21 August 2019
    Accepted: 20 September 2019
    Published: 30 September 2019
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    Abstract: Millet and maize, because of the importance of their yields, constitute a reliable alternative to the question of sovereignty and food security. These cereals are exploited in all agroecological zones of Senegal. But their stocks, especially those of maize, are deteriorated by Sitophilus Zeamais, a beetle of the Curculionidae. It is therefore neces... Show More