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Effect of Honey and Vitamin C on the Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens 蜂蜜和维生素 C 对肉鸡生长性能的影响

Journal of Applied Life Sciences International Pub Date : 2024-08-08 DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4654

Azaka, E.I., U. A.N, O. B.U, Offor, V.O., Afoemezie, P.I., Mbelede, K.C., Olisa, C.S., Okafor, N.C.

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Evaluation of the Agronomic Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus): Selection and Fertilization of the Crop Site 评估秋葵（Abelmoschus esculentus）的农艺表现：作物种植地的选择和施肥

Journal of Applied Life Sciences International Pub Date : 2024-07-13 DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4652

Mfenda Ekoto Wilfried, Nana Djouyep Mervil, Yves Thierry Djoah, O. Ii, Martini Rodrigue Mbock, Emmanuel Kuate Wouafo, Alexis Noël Minkate, F. Essouma, Romary Ngnimpa, Tabi Fritz Oben

{"title":"Evaluation of the Agronomic Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus): Selection and Fertilization of the Crop Site","authors":"Mfenda Ekoto Wilfried, Nana Djouyep Mervil, Yves Thierry Djoah, O. Ii, Martini Rodrigue Mbock, Emmanuel Kuate Wouafo, Alexis Noël Minkate, F. Essouma, Romary Ngnimpa, Tabi Fritz Oben","doi":"10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4652","url":null,"abstract":"Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L Moench) is among the most appreciable fruit vegetables in terms of nutritional elements. A study was carried out to determine the suitability of the soil in the locality of Nkoévome (South Cameroon) in order to propose fertilization strategies helping to improve okra yields for sustainable agriculture. The study took place at the Nkoemvone Agricultural Research Institute for Development (IRAD) Station. The plant material used was the Hire variety. The experimental design used is a randomized complete block design with 7 treatments repeated 3 times which are: T0 (no fertilizer application), T1 (275 kg/ha N), T2 (165 kg/ha of NPK 20:10:10 + 150 kg / ha of urea), T3 (10 t / ha of (FP), T4 (5 t / ha of FP), T5 (½ dose of mineral fertilizer (T2) + ½ dose of 10 t /ha FP ( T3); T6 (½ dose of mineral fertilizer + ½ dose of 5t/ha FP (T3). The data collected was analyzed using Genstat software. the WRB was of the Rhodic Ferralsols type and unsuitable due to the climate and fertility due to PH, CEC, phosphorus which were low in the soil. The treatments applied had a significant effect on the growth parameters (width, length, number of leaves, branches), and on yields in weight and the number of fruits of the okra but not on the diameter at the collar and the height of said speculation. Thus, the organic fertilizers in this study significantly improved certain growth and yield parameters of okra compared to the different doses of mineral fertilizers and the control.","PeriodicalId":510776,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Life Sciences International","volume":"68 45","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Antioxidants Characteristics of Traditional Cultivars of Rainfed rice (oryza glaberrima) from Goh-Djiboua and Mountains Districts in Côte D’ivoire 科特迪瓦 Goh-Djiboua 和山区雨养水稻（oyza glaberrima）传统栽培品种的抗氧化剂特征

Journal of Applied Life Sciences International Pub Date : 2024-07-03 DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4651

A. Aurèle, B. Henri, K. Ysidor, Nyamien Yves Bleouh

{"title":"Antioxidants Characteristics of Traditional Cultivars of Rainfed rice (oryza glaberrima) from Goh-Djiboua and Mountains Districts in Côte D’ivoire","authors":"A. Aurèle, B. Henri, K. Ysidor, Nyamien Yves Bleouh","doi":"10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4651","url":null,"abstract":"The antioxidant compounds in foodstuffs are of great interests for the nutritional and health safety of consumers, given the preponderant role of food in the overall health. The current work focusses the main antioxidant compounds and activities from 27 traditional varieties of rainfed rice. Qualitative tests were performed to check the presence of the antioxidant compounds, namely total polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, sterols and terpenes, probed and measured from raw brown rice or whole grains using standard methods. In addition, the antioxidant activity was investigated using standard ABTS and DPPH methods. Only total polyphenols and, to a lesser degree, flavonoids, were qualitatively found from the studied rice samples. The total polyphenols contents (43.83 to 194.60 mg GAE/100g) and flavonoids contents (16.08 to 124.83 mg QE/100g) displayed significant differences from the traditional rainfed rice cultivars investigated (P<0.05), recording higher values in the grains of coloured pericarp rice compared to the other varieties. The greatest ABTS content is found in the varieties Sipricri (357.51 µM Trolox Eq/g) and Jbröko (137.85 µM Trolox Eq/g) which respective percentages of degradation of ABTS radicals are 52.95% and 20.09%. Regarding DPPH assay, the lowest EC50 is found from the variety Sipricri (36.07 µM Trolox Eq/g) and the highest with the rice Glawlon (3445.84 µM Trolox Eq/g). The antioxidant trend of the rainfed rice is nutritionally favorable to support a safety food diet using rice as common local food stuff for populations.","PeriodicalId":510776,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Life Sciences International","volume":"11 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141681238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Study of Factors Influencing the Intestinal Microbiota in Children from 0 to 3 Months at the Mother and Child Hospital of Bingerville, Ivory Coast during 2023 2023 年象牙海岸宾格维尔母婴医院 0 至 3 个月儿童肠道微生物群影响因素研究

Journal of Applied Life Sciences International Pub Date : 2024-06-04 DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i3649

Grace Kemsol Miedjim, G. Valérie, Akaffou Adja Evelyne, Ndôh Ngrabé Nodje- Assal, Ndri Kouamé Mathias, Guede Cataud Marius, Assohoun Egomli Stanislas, Marcelle Money Ettien, Franck Djéda Gnahoré, Ambroise Kouamé Kintossou, Kouamé Clarisse, K. Tatiana, Afran Sidjè Arlette, Diplo Flore, Setchi Luc Olivier, K. Stephane, Dosso Mireille

{"title":"Study of Factors Influencing the Intestinal Microbiota in Children from 0 to 3 Months at the Mother and Child Hospital of Bingerville, Ivory Coast during 2023","authors":"Grace Kemsol Miedjim, G. Valérie, Akaffou Adja Evelyne, Ndôh Ngrabé Nodje- Assal, Ndri Kouamé Mathias, Guede Cataud Marius, Assohoun Egomli Stanislas, Marcelle Money Ettien, Franck Djéda Gnahoré, Ambroise Kouamé Kintossou, Kouamé Clarisse, K. Tatiana, Afran Sidjè Arlette, Diplo Flore, Setchi Luc Olivier, K. Stephane, Dosso Mireille","doi":"10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i3649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i3649","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Every human being builds a symbiosis with a diverse ecosystem of microorganisms: the intestinal microbiota. Its establishment, maturity, and composition evolving throughout life are dynamic processes influenced during their establishment by various factors such as gestational age, birth and feeding modalities, environment, and antibiotic use. The aim of this article is to identify the epidemiological characteristics (factors influencing the establishment and development of the intestinal microbiota) of populations of children from 0 to 3 months studied at the Mother and Child Hospital of Bingerville. \u0000Methods: A longitudinal and prospective birth cohort of populations of children from Day 0 to Month 3 was conducted. Epidemiological data were collected from the mother after signing the informed consent form. Data collection tools included the survey form, information sheet, and informed consent form. Statistical analyses were performed using XLSTAT software version 2018. Chi-square test (significance test) was used on variables such as sex and gestational age, mode of delivery, gestational age and birth mode, and birth weight. \u0000Results: A total of 52 infants were included. The socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of these newborns and their mothers were examined. Analysis of birth weight distribution according to mode of delivery and feeding mode did not reveal any significant association. Each studied characteristic was then discussed. \u0000Conclusion: The objective of the study has been achieved. However, further research is needed to obtain more generalizable results.","PeriodicalId":510776,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Life Sciences International","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141266934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigation of Microplastics Contamination in African Catfish Clarias gariepinus and Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Fish Species in Owe River Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚翁多州伊莱-奥卢吉河（Owe River Ile-Oluji, Ondo State）非洲鲶鱼（Clarias gariepinus）和尼罗罗非鱼（Oreochromis niloticus）微塑料污染调查

Journal of Applied Life Sciences International Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i2639

Olanipekun O. Samuel, Olanipekun O. Olamide, Gbadamosi O. Kazeem

{"title":"Investigation of Microplastics Contamination in African Catfish Clarias gariepinus and Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Fish Species in Owe River Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria","authors":"Olanipekun O. Samuel, Olanipekun O. Olamide, Gbadamosi O. Kazeem","doi":"10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i2639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i2639","url":null,"abstract":"The primary aim of this study is to investigate the presence of microplastics (MPs) contamination in surface water and two fish species (Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus) in Owe River. One Litre (1 L) of water samples were collected from four different locations along the river in triplicates, samples were digested to remove organic matters. Eighteen (18) numbers of fishes were collected for each species. Samples collected were dissected and the guts excised were digested with 10% Potassium hydroxide and 10% Hydrogen Peroxide. Both digested water and fish samples were filtered using 0.45µm membrane through a vacuum filtration apparatus. The filter papers were then observed under digital microscope (1600X RoHS China) for MPs identification. MPs were classified into colours and shapes. A total of 104 items was found in the gut of both fish species with an average of 4.33 ± 1.71 and 1.44 ± 0.70 items/individual for Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus respectively. Fiber was seen to be dominant in fish species compared to other MPs shapes identified.The abundance of MPs in the water samples ranged from 203 ± 50.64 to 724.33 ± 129.89 Items/L with a total of 1898± 198.34 Items/L. Most of the recovered MPs from river water samples were fragments. Attenuated total reflectance– Fourier transform infrared (ATR – FTIR) spectroscopic analyses led to the identification of four (4) plastic polymer types, with polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) jointly constituting 82 % of the plastic particles. The enormous anthropogenic activities and indiscriminate disposal of plastic themed wastes along the river course are notably contributing factors to the MPs contamination of Owe River. A serious monitoring of waste disposal and necessary mitigation process is advised. ","PeriodicalId":510776,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Life Sciences International","volume":"71 26","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140085284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation the in vitro Anti-Sickle Cell Potential of Two Medicinal Plant Species, Rhynchospora corymbosa and Olax subscorpioïdea on the Inhibition of Falciformation of SS Genotype Erythrocytes 评估两种药用植物--Rhynchospora corymbosa 和 Olax subscorpioïdea 在体外抗镰状细胞对 SS 基因型红细胞钙化的抑制潜力

Journal of Applied Life Sciences International Pub Date : 2024-01-04 DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i1632

Soro M’Befehè, A. Bognan, Y. Guillaume, Akakpo-Akue Joel, Sibiri Jean- François, Kplé Tatiana Kangah Mireille, Guehi Bingo Maxime, D. Joseph

{"title":"Evaluation the in vitro Anti-Sickle Cell Potential of Two Medicinal Plant Species, Rhynchospora corymbosa and Olax subscorpioïdea on the Inhibition of Falciformation of SS Genotype Erythrocytes","authors":"Soro M’Befehè, A. Bognan, Y. Guillaume, Akakpo-Akue Joel, Sibiri Jean- François, Kplé Tatiana Kangah Mireille, Guehi Bingo Maxime, D. Joseph","doi":"10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i1632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i1632","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: Sickle cell disease is one of the world's leading genetic disorders. It is characterized by the presence of an abnormal hemoglobin HbS in the blood. The anomaly affects the primary structure of hemoglobin, through the substitution of valine for glutamic acid. In traditional medicine, two plant species, Rhynchospora corymbosa and Olax subscorpioïdea, are used to treat this condition. \u0000Place and Duration of Study: Agro-valuation Laboratory, Hematology Clinic laboratory of Cocody Hospital University (CHU), between June-Aout 2021 and June-July 2022. \u0000Methodology: Following a triphytochemical test, the effect of each species on the in vitro inhibition of SS erythrocyte falciformation was evaluated. \u0000Results: Thus an abundance of alkaloids, tannins, saponins, polyterpenes and sterols were found in the families of molecules identified in Rhynchospora corymbosa. As for the decocted Olax subscorpioïdea, in addition to the families of molecules identified in Rhynchospora corymbosa the polyphenols, leuco-anthocyanins and flavonoids were found. In addition, at an equal concentration of 0.312 mg/mL, decoctions of Rhynchospora corymbosa and Olax subscorpioïdea gave an inhibition rates of 80 and 84 % respectively. Both extracts showed activity on in vitro falciformation inhibition. This activity is thought to be due to the presence of chemical groups with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. \u0000Conclusion: The use of Rhynchospora corymbosa and Olax subscorpioïdea in the treatment of sickle cell disease in Côte d'Ivoire would be justified.","PeriodicalId":510776,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Life Sciences International","volume":"38 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139386987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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