Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences
Volume 9, Issue 2
2020 · pp. 111–267 · 23 articles
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- 2020
- Pages
- 111–267
- Articles
- 23
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
- Journal
- AJBLS
In this issue
Research Article
- Article
Diversity and Abundance of Earthworms in Different Landuse Patterns: Relation with Soil Properties
Sharanpreet Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Adarsh Pal Vig
pp. 111–118 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.18 · Published 30 August 2020
The earthworms are the most important soil species because of their important role in the distribution of soil nutrients. The objective of the study was to know the earthworm diversity and their abundance in different la…
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Extraction of Keratin from Human Hair with Production of Biofertilizer from Waste Liquid of Hair Extraction and its Efficient Application on Growth Yield of Abelmoschus esculentus L
Gayathri Unnikrishnan, Vijayaraghavan Ramasamy
pp. 119–128 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.19 · Published 30 August 2020
Keratin has been attracting interest due to its stability against enzymatic degradation thereby allowing more predictable degradation profile for tissue regeneration. While the efficacy of keratin has been demonstrated i…
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Categorizing Functional Yoghurt using Artificial Neural Network
JK Pallavi, M Sukumar
pp. 129–138 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.20 · Published 30 April 2020
Yoghurt was supplemented with low molecular weight carbohydrates (LMWC) extracted fromSyzygium cuminiseeds. Total soluble solids, pH, color, titratable acidity, texture, sensory and shelf life studies were quantified in …
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Bio-functionalized Gold Nanoparticles: A Potent Probe for Profound Antibacterial Efficiency through Drug Delivery System
Manoj Singh, Subramanian Manikandan, Mukesh Yadav, Sunil Kumar, Nirmala Sehrawat, Vikas Meashi, Diksha D, Pranjal Sharma, Anil Kumar Sharma
pp. 139–144 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.21 · Published 30 August 2020
In the present manuscript, we reported extracellular biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles through extract of leaves from Dictyota dichotoma. Biosynthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV– Vis spectroscopy, HRTEM…
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Larvicidal Property of the Acidified Chitosan from Marine Crab Shell Wastes against Aedes aegypti
Rosalle Moreno Perez, Rosar Jane Totong Endaya, Fharnieza Sabdula Mohammad, Melbert Cabañog Sepe
pp. 145–151 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.22 · Published 30 August 2020
Dengue outbreaks cause elevated death toll yearly leading to human health concerns, particularly in tropical areas. The basic way to reduce mosquito densities is targeting its larval stage through alternative control man…
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Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potential of Crude Protein Extract of Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita maxima L.)
Sarah Jane Monica, Sheila John, Saraswathi K, Madhanagopal R, Arumugam P
pp. 152–157 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.23 · Published 30 August 2020
Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of protein and fibre. Proteins present in pumpkin seeds have received less attention in spite of their significant biological activities. The objective of the present study was to evaluate…
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Extraction and Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Metabolites from Streptomyces rochei against Bacterial Leaf Blight of Cotton Caused by Pantoea sp
Priti Patel, Gayatri Patel, Priya Mehta
pp. 158–162 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.24 · Published 30 August 2020
India ranks among the largest producer of cotton worldwide with high economic value. During the time of cultivation cotton plant normally suffers from the bacterial blight diseases, leading to colour change of affected l…
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Assessment of Enzymatic Potential of Soil Fungi to Improve Soil Quality and Fertility
Raj Singh, Sushil Kumar Upadhyay, Indu Sharma, Pooja Kamboj, Anju Rani, Permod Kumar
pp. 163–168 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.25 · Published 30 August 2020
Soil is the very good habitat of fungi. The fungi have capacity to adopt in response unfavorable conditions of soil ecosystem. The fungal communities play a predominant role in the litter decomposition due to their lingo…
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Effect of Free-Living Nitrogen Fixing and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria on Growth of Gossypium hirsutum L
Priti Patel, Khushbu Panchal
pp. 169–176 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.26 · Published 30 August 2020
Phosphorus and nitrogen are very much crucial for growth of Plant. Nitrogen fixing bacteria and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) promote plant growth and enhance various cellular processes like root elongation, prol…
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Selected Mollusks from Pujada Bay, Philippines: Heavy Metal Health Risk Assessment and Antibacterial Activities
Janeth Cuevas Tayone, Jeaneil Camille C Ortiz, Wilanfranco C Tayone
pp. 177–184 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.27 · Published 30 August 2020
The study assessed the human health risks of heavy metals and the antibacterial activities of commonly consumed mollusk species,Anadara maculosa, Antigona puerpera, Canarium urceusandLambis lambisfrom Guang-guang, Pujada…
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Zoonotic Transmission and Infection from Bovine Feces in Selected Ricefields of Lake Mainit, Philippines
Joycelyn C. Jumawan, Maria Karla M. Balamad, Leonardo A. Estaño
pp. 185–189 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.28 · Published 30 August 2020
Ricefields are suitable nidus of active parasite transmission via bovines due to often unprotected exposure by humans and livestock that utilize the habitat for farming and foraging. This study was conducted to assess in…
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Phytoplankton Community Composition of Carigara Bay, Leyte and its Freshwater Tributaries
Hernando Alice Geraldine S, Susana F. Baldia, Paciente A. Cordero Jr.
pp. 190–199 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.29 · Published 30 August 2020
Carigara Bay is one of the acclaimed richer fishing waters in the entire Philippines because of its multi-gear fishery system. Filipinos living around the bay considered its marine life as one of their livelihood. Howeve…
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Culture of Litopenaeus vannamei of Brackish Water in Summer Season with Artificial Diet
Ratna Sekar Puli, Ravi Babu Birudu, Danya Babu Ravuru, Darwin D, Jagadish Naik Mude
pp. 200–203 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.30 · Published 30 August 2020
The Pacific white shrimp is an Ecological important and Euryhaline species. The culture was conducted from 3 ponds each one of 0.7ha for the study. The Brackish water was selected in Chinaganjam Village, Prakasam Distric…
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Microbiological Studies on Clostridium perfringens Isolated from Commercial Poultry of Balochistan
Ramla Achakzai, Muhammad Kamran Taj, Kamran Baseer Achakzai
pp. 204–208 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.31 · Published 30 August 2020
Necrotic enteritis is one of the most common enteric disease in poultry and a major problem in terms of morbidity and financial cost worldwide. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence ofClostridium perfringe…
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Isolation and Identification of Thermotolerent Acetic Acid Bacteria from Waste Fruits
Bikash Kumar Sahoo, Rashmi Ranjan Mishra, Bikash Chandra Behera
pp. 209–213 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.32 · Published 30 August 2020
In the present study, thirteen thermotolerant acetic acid bacteria were isolated from waste pomegranate and apple fruit in Carr agar medium following the dilution plate technique method at 37°C. The bacterial strain capa…
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Optimization of Statin Production from Aspergillus tamarii
Nidhiya Kizhakkootayil Anilkumar, Arya Radhakrishnan Krishna, Jayaprabha Chockalingam, Lavanya Balakrishnan, Navitha Thanu Janarthanan, Praveen Ramachandran, Sharba Deepa Palanisami, Sharmila Srimathi Dhanaraj, Sindhya Joseph, Swathy Krishna Jayalekshmi, Trisha Mary Pandipilly Antony, Suganthi Ramasamy
pp. 214–219 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.33 · Published 30 August 2020
The present investigation was focused on screening of Lovastatin production using different agro-based wastes and augment the lovastatin production by isolating Aspergillus tamarii using response surface methodology (RSM…
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Water Quality as a Priority Area of Community Needs Assessment: Community Extension Service with the Indigenous Tribe of Hanunuo Mangyan in the Philippines
Frederick R Masangkay, Giovanni D Milanez, Luzelle Anne GL Ormita, Abel V Alvarez Jr., Myrna P Quinto, Ferdianand F Lanestosa, Lynda Christine V Diaz, Paul Johnson, Panagiotis Karanis
pp. 220–226 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.34 · Published 30 August 2020
Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and diarrhoea are markers of intake of contaminated food and water. The present study aimed to establish water quality as a priority area in community needs assessment at the onset of Commu…
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Effects of Plant Growth Regulators on in vitro Propagation of Economically Important Ornamental Plant Rosa hybrida L.
Diwakar Aggarwal, Sushil Kumar Upadhyay, Kuldeep Kumar, Nirmala Sehrawat, Hardeep Singh Tuli, Raj Singh
pp. 227–233 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.35 · Published 30 August 2020
Micro propagation protocol from selected plants of Rosa hybrida using nodal segments as explant was standardized. Shoot cultures were initiated on MS medium supplemented with 6-benzyle adenine (BA, 2.5 μM). For shoot pro…
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Micronutrient Foliar Spray on Growth Performance of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.)
Smitanjali Nayak, Debabrata Nayak, Sagarika Parida
pp. 234–238 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.36 · Published 30 August 2020
Fertilizer application is an important source to increase the production in agricultural practices. Among various cultural practices, foliar nutrition is one of the important methods as the spray of micronutrients and fe…
Review Article
- Review
A Review on the Historical Development of Phytoplankton in the Philippines and their Biological Importance throughout the Years
Hernando Alice Geraldine S, Susana F. Baldia, Paciente A. Cordero Jr.
pp. 239–245 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.37 · Published 30 August 2020
Microalgae or commonly known as phytoplankton are the earliest and oldest forms of life on this living planet and considered as tiniest plant in the archipelago. These organisms display different colorations in water suc…
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A Review Study on Efficacy of Immunomodulatory agents used for the Treatment of Covid-19
Abdulaziz Umar Kurya, Abdulhakim Umar Toro, Usman Rabiu Bello, Dinesh Chandra Sharma
pp. 246–250 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.38 · Published 30 August 2020
The infection started at December, 2019 with the random elevation of respiratory tract disorders at Wuhan hospital in China. Sequencing of lower respiratory tract samples by independent laboratories in China identified a…
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Understanding Covid-19 Based on Clinical Insights and Recent Advancements in Therapeutic Discovery
Abdulaziz Umar Kurya, Usama Aliyu, Mu’azu Abubakar Gusau
pp. 251–259 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.39 · Published 30 August 2020
An outbreak of mysterious pneumonia in December 2019 at Wuhan, China draws attention around the world. The government of Chinese and researchers employed rapid and immediate strategies to prevent and contain the outbreak…
Short Communication
- Communication
Addition of Six New Genera to the Flora of Odisha: A Report
Ramakanta Mishra, Gouri Sankar Juga Prakash Jena, Smaranika Nayak, Kunja Bihari Satapathy, Ashirbad Mohapatra
pp. 260–267 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2020.9.40 · Published 30 August 2020
In the present study six genera of plants were recorded as new additions to the angiospermic flora of Odisha state, India along with their detailed description, phenology and distribution. During the extensive exploratio…