Vol. 7 No. 17 (2020)

Published: December 31, 2020

Articles

  1. Isolation and characterization of some flavonoids from the leaf of Tapinanthus globiferus growing on Vitex doniana

    H. Abubakar, A. M. Musa, M. I. Abdullahi, V. Mzozoyana, A. J. Yusuf

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    Tapinanthus globiferus (A. Rich) Tiegh (Loranthacae) is a semi-parasitic plant growing on several plant species such as Vitex doniana. it is used in ethno-medicine for the treatment of fungal infection, itching, hypertension, ulcers, epilepsy, diabetes and cancer. The aim of this study was to isolate bioactive...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071701

  2. Efficacy of jamun Syzygium cumini seed and orange Citrus sinensis peel extracts against microcystin LR induced histological damage in the kidney of rat

    Babita Deep Srivastava, Manish Srivastava, Makoto Urata, Nobuo Suzuki, Ajai Kumar Srivastav

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    In this study we evaluated the protective effects of jamun Syzygium cumini seed and orange Citrus sinensis peel extracts on renotoxicity of microcystin LR in male rats. Groups A-F were given daily treatments for 30 days. Group A (Control): No treatment was given; Group B: microcystin (10 µg/kg body wt); Group C:...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071702

  3. Fisheries of Ilaje Community, Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria

    Oluwayemisi A. Osodein, Martins A. Anetekhai

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    This study examined the fisheries of Ilaje Fishing Community, Badagry, Lagos State. The species composition, length-weight relationships, correlation parameters of landings, fishing gears and crafts, post-harvest technology and socioeconomic profile of Fishermen were investigated. Species were sampled fortnightly...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071703

  4. Host-parasite translocation: A potential source of zoonoses emergence in Nigeria

    Temitope Emmanuel Arotolu, Ayodele Olaolu Oladejo, Ayodeji Moses Arojo

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    Zoonoses are infectious diseases that are spread between animals and people. These diseases are transmitted to humans in many ways, such as direct contacts, indirect contacts, vector-borne, foodborne, and inhalation. Translocation and introduction of animals to new geographic regions correspond to increased human...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071704

  5. Ichthyofaunal composition and diversity of Stubbs Creek, Ibeno, in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

    Henry Robert Anwan, Martins Agenuma Anetekhai

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    The fish abundance and distribution of Stubbs Creek were examined in order to provide information for the management and sustainable exploitation of the ecosystem services. Fish samples obtained from the fishermen landing sites were identified using FAO species identification guide. Data were analyzed using...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071705

  6. Effects of nickel on growth and the reproductive organs of Vicia faba plants

    Sondes Helaoui, Iteb Boughattas, Sabrine Hattab, Marouane Mkhinini, Mohamed Banni

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    High concentration of nickel (Ni) could provoke numerous toxic effects in plant tissues. The present study was undertaken to determine the effects of nickel (Ni) treatment on agronomic and production parameters of bean plants (Vicia faba). For that, plants were treated with four increasing concentrations of Ni:...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071706

  7. Assessment of the haematological parameters and biochemical indices of albino rats fed with spores of Trichoderma viride

    Esther Aanuoluwa Ekundayo

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    The haematological as well as some enzymes biomarkers of albino rats orogastically dosed with different concentrations of Trichoderma viride as well as T. viride subjected to various treatments were evaluated. Generally, red blood cell count, haemoglobin content and packed cell volume of the control group were...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071707

  8. Phytochemical screening and antifungal potency of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) extract against post harvest mycodeterioration of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum)

    U. N. Emiri, E. B. Enaregha

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    The study investigated fungi associated with post harvest tomato fruits sold in the open market in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The antifungal activity (bitter leaf) extracts against spoilage was studied using well-in-agar diffusion method. Results showed that mean percentage incidence of fungi isolated from tomato...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071708

  9. Body lifting, flattening, and burying of Tropidurus catalanensis Gudynas & Skuk, 1983 (Squamata, Tropiduridae): Defense, thermoregulation, or both?

    Thiago Maia-Carneiro, Carlos Arturo Navas

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    Lizards of the genus Tropidurus display different behaviors for thermoregulation and defense. Here, we report new displays for Tropidurus catalanensis, which helps to understand how these lizards behave. Captive individuals lifted, flattened, and buried their bodies. Flattening and upstanding the bodies allow...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs(2020)071709