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Nectar Analysis Throughout the Genus Nicotiana Suggests Conserved Mechanisms of Nectar Production and Biochemical Action
We have evaluated the floral nectars of nine species from different sections of the genus Nicotiana. These nine species effectively …
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Aflatoxicosis in African greater cane rats (Thryonomys swinderianus)
AIM: Aflatoxicosis is a widespread problem in captive animals fed on stored food and has been reported in various animals …
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Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and four plant extracts on the mortality and development of Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Cullicidae)
The efficacy of the bio-insecticide, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis ( Bti ), and four plant-ethanol extracts Cinnamomum osmophloeum , Matricaria …
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Effect of leptin genetic polymorphism on lameness prevalence in Tunisian Holstein cows
Abstract. Lameness is the third most important infection affecting dairy cattle in modern stabling barns. Environmental (food, stables and injuries) …
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Development of SNP assays for hessian fly response genes, Hfr-1 and Hfr-2, for marker-assisted selection in wheat breeding
BACKGROUND: The Hessian fly response genes, Hfr-1 and Hfr-2, have been reported to be significantly induced in a Hessian fly …
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PLANT SPECIE CLASSIFICATION USING SINUOSITY COEFFICIENTS OF LEAVES
Forests are the lungs of our planet. Conserving the plants may require the development of an automated system that will …
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A significant antihypertensive effect of Holarrhena floribunda supported by an exploratory phytochemical study
Introduction: Holarrhena floribunda (G.Don) T.Durand & Schinz is a tree that can grow up to 25 m with white latex …
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Promoting ecosystem-friendly irrigation farm management practices for sustainable livelihoods in Africa: the Ghanaian experience
The contribution of farming to food security, nutrition, employment and poverty alleviation in Africa cannot be overemphasised. This paper analysed …
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Experience of the signaller explains the use of social versus personal information in the context of sentinel behaviour in meerkats
To maximise foraging opportunities while simultaneously avoiding predation, group-living animals can obtain personal information on food availability and predation risk …
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A Comparative Study of Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of Some Fruit Plant Species Growing in the Industrial Area of Sfax, Tunisia
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Genetic diversity of Aspergillus flavus and occurrence of aflatoxin contamination in stored maize across three agro-ecological zones in Kenya
Aflatoxin contamination at pre- and post-harvest poses a serious challenge in achieving sustainable development goals on food security and food …
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Expanding the Arterivirus Host Spectrum: Olivier’s Shrew Virus 1, A Novel Arterivirus Discovered in African Giant Shrews
The family Arteriviridae harbors a rapidly expanding group of viruses known to infect a divergent group of mammals, including horses, …
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Investigation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Euclea schimperi leaf extracts
Bioactive components from medicinal plants are said to be responsible for the antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of plant extracts. It …
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Evaluating the effectiveness of trematocides against Fasciola gigantica and amphistomes infections in cattle, using faecal egg count reduction tests in Iringa Rural and Arumeru Districts, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Fasciolosis, caused by the liver fluke Fasciola gigantica, and paramphistomosis are widespread in cattle in Tanzania, and the use …
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Relationship between saliva and blood cortisol in handled cows
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between plasma and salivary cortisol concentrations in beef cattle …
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Physiological costs of infection: herpesvirus replication is linked to blood oxidative stress in equids
Viruses may have a dramatic impact on the health of their animal hosts. The patho-physiological mechanisms underlying viral infections in …
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Antibacterial interactions, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects of four medicinal plant species
The constant emergence of antibiotic resistant species and the adverse side effects of synthetic drugs are threatening the efficacy of …
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Assessment of antioxidant activity of citronellal extract and fractions of essential oils of Citrus hystrix DC
Purpose: To evaluate the antioxidant activities and chemical compositions of citronellal extract and fractions of essential oils of Citrus hystrix.Methods: …
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Myricetin exerts potent anticancer effects on human skin tumor cells
Purpose: To evaluate the anticancer activity of myricetin against skin cancer A431 cell lines.Methods: Cell viability was determined by MTT …
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Effect of cowpea flour processing on the chemical properties and acceptability of a novel cowpea blended maize porridge
Childhood growth stunting is a pervasive problem in Malawi and is in large part due to low quality complementary foods …