American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017

  • Influence of Different Processing Methods on Aflatoxin Level in Ogi Slurry Produced from Millet (Pennisetum typhoideum)

    Jeff-Agboola Yemisi Adefunke, Oluwatuyi Olatunji Joseph, Onifade Anthony Kayode, Adeleke Bartholomew Saanu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 83-87
    Received: 27 August 2017
    Accepted: 9 September 2017
    Published: 16 October 2017
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    Abstract: The global shortage of cereal foods arising from improper processing and preservation methods adopted in some of our industries could be the sources of contamination of various food products which could lead to devastating health disorder. From this study, millet grains were subjected to different processing methods such as fermentation, alkaline b... Show More
  • Frequency Dependant and Frequency Independent Selection of Wild Birds When Presented with Artificial Prey and Whether Selection Pressures Are Present

    Sarah Jayne Drinkwater

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 88-91
    Received: 13 September 2017
    Accepted: 27 September 2017
    Published: 2 November 2017
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    Abstract: Genetic variation of a prey population can be affected by a range of variables, one of which is wild birds. Many species of prey population are polymorphic and wild birds hunt by sight which may means they select one morph of their prey over the other. The aim of this investigation is to use artificial prey to examine whether birds in an urban area... Show More