American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering

Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017

  • Characterization of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Prepared by Hand Layup Method

    Abdullah Al Mahmood, Abdul Mobin, Rezwon Morshed, Tasmia Zaman

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 8-11
    Received: 18 December 2016
    Accepted: 10 January 2017
    Published: 04 February 2017
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    Abstract: In this work, glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites were fabricated. Epoxy resin was used as polymer matrix material and glass fiber was used as reinforcing material. The main focus of this work was to fabricate this composite material by the cheapest and easiest way. For this, hand layup method was used to fabricate glass fiber reinforced epoxy ... Show More
  • Effect of Fermentation (Natural and Starter) on the Physicochemical, Anti-nutritional and Proximate Composition of Pearl Millet Used for Flour Production

    Onuoha Elizabeth Chinenye, Orukotan Abimbola Ayodeji, Ameh Joseph Baba

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 12-16
    Received: 31 October 2016
    Accepted: 16 January 2017
    Published: 10 February 2017
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    Abstract: Fermentation of foods has been practiced for improving the flavor, texture and palatability of foods. Fermentation also leads to an increase in protein content, enhancement of carbohydrate accessibility, decrease of antinutritional factors like tannin and phytic acid. This study was carried out to determine the effect of fermentation on the physico... Show More
  • Biotechnology as an Important Tool for Improving Fish Productivity

    Isaac Adewale Omole

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 17-22
    Received: 23 November 2016
    Accepted: 16 January 2017
    Published: 16 February 2017
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    Abstract: Due to the increase in growth rate of the world population, the demand for fish is soaring worldwide and it appears unlikely that the increasing demand can be met through increased natural harvests as many of the oceans and natural freshwater fisheries are being harvested to their limit. Aquaculture, therefore, remains the last hope for providing e... Show More
  • Impact of Climatic Change on Avian Populations: Implication for Long Term Conservation in Wildlife Genetic Resources

    Weldemariam Tesfahunegny, Getachew Mulualem

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 23-33
    Received: 19 September 2016
    Accepted: 04 January 2017
    Published: 21 February 2017
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    Abstract: Climate change is a multidimensional challenged on bird population indirectly. Wildlife species are not equally at risk when facing climate change. Several species-specific attributes have been identified as increasing species vulnerability to climate change, including diets, migratory strategy, main habitat types and ecological specialization. Con... Show More
  • Assessment on the Perception of Invasive Alien Spices (IAS) of Farmers and Stake Holders on the Agricultural Sector in Eastern Ethiopia

    Yeneayehu Fenetahun Mihertu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 34-40
    Received: 06 January 2017
    Accepted: 18 January 2017
    Published: 22 February 2017
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    Abstract: Invasive species can be seen as species that are introduced in a new region, and that spreads rapidly. Invasive alien species (IAS) are characterized by rapid growth rates, extensive dispersal capabilities, large and rapid reproductive output and broad environmental tolerance. this assessment paper discuss on the general perception of IAS from thre... Show More
  • Management of Bacterial Spot of Pepper Caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria

    Eman O. Hassan, Marwa A. Zyton

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 41-49
    Received: 18 December 2016
    Accepted: 07 February 2017
    Published: 23 February 2017
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    Abstract: Isolation trials from pepper leaves showing bacterial spot collected from Giza, Kalubia and Behera governorates yielded 13,12,9,6 isolates of Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas spp., Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria and P. fluorescens, respectively. The isolated strains of X.c. pv. vesicatoria were yellow Gram negative of short rods and produced... Show More
  • Enhancement Effect of Gibberellic Acid and Kinetin on Sucrose Metabolism in Mungbean Seedlings Under Arsenate Toxicity

    Arpita Swarnakar

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 50-55
    Received: 28 January 2017
    Accepted: 13 February 2017
    Published: 25 February 2017
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    Abstract: Arsenic pollution is at present an emerging global crisis. Arsenic is a naturally occurring metalloid found in water, soil and air from natural and anthropogenic sources. Currently, Arsenic pollution has gained a burning global importance due to its toxic effects. Growth of major pulse crop Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.)Wilczek) was affected right fr... Show More