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| Title | : | Physicosurface Properties of Afzelia and Prosopis Hemicellulosic Gums: Potential Surface Active Agents |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | E. O. Olorunsola || P. G. Bhatia || B. A. Tytler || M. U. Adikwu |
Abstract: This study was aimed at investigating the physicosurface properties of afzelia gum (AFG) and prosopis gum (PRG). The two hemicelluloses were studied alongside sodium carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC). The physical and surface properties of the polymers were determined. There was no significant difference in the flow of the two hemicelluloses. Solubility in 2 % w/v sodium hydroxide was significantly higher than solubility in water (P < 0.001) for each of the three polymers. A 2 % w/v dispersion of PRG gave a significantly higher viscosity compared to the same concentration of AFG.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Ethnobotanical Documentation of few Medicinal Plants in Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | S.Disticraj || P.Jayaraman |
Abstract: Jawadhu hill is one of the largest biomes of Eastern Ghats lies in Thiruvannamalai district, Tamilnadu. Five villages had been selected among this biome to carry out the present study. The flora of this area were investigated by survey and documented for further study about hundred species of ethno medicinal plants belonging to 91 genera and 54 families were reported here with the help of malayali tribal people over the age of 50 years. The results of the present work provide evidence that medicinal plants continue to play an important role in the health care system of the tribes. The study also reveals that these tribal people cures their diseases like cold, jaundice, ulcer, diabetes, wound healing, pain relieving, skin, respiratory diseases using these herbs..
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| Title | : | A Case Report on - A Rare Case of Laryngocele in a Young Male Men |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr.Shamendra Kumar Meena || Dr. Rajkumar Jain || Dr. Vijay Kumar Meena || Dr.Ramraj Meena || Dr.Muniram Meena |
Abstract: Laryngocele is a cystic dilatation of the laryngeal saccule. The saccule presents as a diverticulum from the anterior end of the ventricle and extends upwards between the vestibular fold and the inner aspect of the thyroid cartilage. Factors that increase intra laryngeal pressure can lead to the development of laryngocele. Laryngocele mainly affects males in the sixth decade and is usually unilateral and mixed. This is a report of a rare case laryngocele in a young ramratan male patient.
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| Title | : | A Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Jamboni Block with Special Reference to Resource Mobilization in Lateritic Southwest Bengal, India |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Pampi Ghosh |
Abstract: The present study reflects the explored diversity of usable plants and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge pertaining to conservation of plants by the tribal people of Jamboni Block of Jhargram Sub-Division, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. A total of 85 plant species from different sites in the same Block have been enumerated. The economically important plants belonging to 32 families were recorded which were variable in number and composition in the plant community with the alternation of seasons. The most dominant plant species found was dry deciduous sal (Shorea robusta), which was almost used as varied species due to versatile importance. A fruit, flowers, leaves; barks and corms including timber and litters are found and frequently used over the area.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Antimicrobial Activities of Streptomyces Species Isolated From Various Soil Samples in Federal University of Technology, Akure Environment |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ogundare, A. O. || Ekundayo, F. O. || Banji- Onisile, F. |
Abstract: Five (5) different species of Streptomyces were isolated from different soil samples obtained from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria and were tested for antagonistic activity against 5 pathogenic bacteria and fungi respectively. During the primary antimicrobial screening, 12% of the strain showed inhibitory potentials against the test microorganisms. The active metabolite was extracted using chloroform. Purification of the extract was performed using column chromatographic technique.
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| Title | : | Novel chitinolytic potential of Achromobacter denitrificans isolated from fishery waste |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Bholay A.D || Khairnar Bhushan || Shah Rameez || Apurv Gaur || Ganeshan Malarvili |
Abstract: The Chitinase producing bacterial species identified as Achromobacter denitrificans was isolated from fishery solid waste collected from local fish market, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. The literature survey has not reflected the chitinase activity by Achromobacter denitrificans therefore this is reported for the first time. Growth in mineral salt medium with chitin as sole carbon source in shaking incubator at 300C lead to the production of enzyme exo- chitinase. The purified chitinase activity was found to be maximum at 350C and at pH 7.0. Added with Na+, Cu++ and Ca++ chitinase activity increased but it was absolutely inhibited by Hg++. Enzyme activity gradually increased as substrate concentration increased upto 7mM, further increase in substrate concentration did not influence the enzyme activity.
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| Title | : | Comparative Study of Using Sodium Chlorite and Tartaric Acid Pretreatment on Waste Rice Straw for Enhanced Production of Bioethanol |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Arpan Kumar Basak || Bunushree Behera || Anuradha Mukherjee || Kaustav Aikat || Amit Ganguly || Pradip Kumar Chatterjee |
Abstract: This is comparative study of developing bioethanol from age old waste rice straw (WRS) collected from thatched roofs pretreated with tartaric acid and sodium chlorite separately. WRS of different ages, collected from nearby village, they were dried, grinded and screened. Proximate analysis was conducted by (Neutral detergent fibre) NDF and (Acid detergent fibre) ADF methods for estimating the hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin content of variable age (not more than 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 months), with least content 11.35% in 48 months age old sample.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Antibacterial Activity of Actinomycetes Isolated From Agriculture Soils in Hillah /Iraq |
| Country | : | Iraq |
| Authors | : | Ehsan Flaih Hussain Eman Mohammad Jarallah || Ali H. Al-Saadi |
Abstract: One hundred of agricultures soil samples have been collected from different locations in Hillah city during the period from September to December /2013. Twenty one Streptomyces isolates were obtained from these samples. These isolates have been cultured and purified on international Streptomyces project type-2 (ISP-2). Antibacterial activity of these isolates on Muller Hinton Agar were tested against gram positive bacterial species (Staphylococcus albus, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes) and gram negative species (Klepsilla Pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratiamarcescens and Aeromonashydrophila) .
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| Title | : | Detection of Streptomycin Production Gene from Actinomycetes spp. Isolated From Agricultural Soils in Hillah City /Iraq |
| Country | : | Iraq |
| Authors | : | Ehsan F. Hussain Eman M. Jarallah || Ali.H.Al-Saadi Babylon |
Abstract: One hundred of agricultures soil samples have been collected from different locations in Hillah city. Twenty one Streptomyces isolates were obtained from these samples. These isolates have been cultured and purified on international Streptomyces project type-2 (ISP-2). Antibacterial agents were extracted from these fermentations cultures and tested against gram positive bacterial species (Staphylococcus albus, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes) and gram negative species (Klepsilla Pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratiamarcescens and Aeromonashydrophila) on Muller Hinton Agar. tenStretopmycesspp from these isolates were found have antibacterial activity, these isolates were named as symbols such as S.K-5, S.M.A -17, S.N-22, S.M-34, S.S-46, S.H-52, S.H.A-65, S.K-72, S.K.A-83 and S.A-98
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| Title | : | Effect of Fire on Tiller Regeneration of Tussocks and Soil Physico-chemical properties in Derived Savanna Zone of Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Hemen, T.J. || Usman, S.S. || Ayodele, S.M. || Odeje, S.C. |
Abstract: Most Savanna species regenerate both sexually and asexually, especially following disturbances such as fire and selective cutting. The research study on fire experiment was conducted around Egume Derived Savanna in Kogi State, Nigeria to assess the effect of fire on tiller regeneration of tussocks and physico-chemical properties of soil of the study area. The experiment was performed in three plots (i.e. the burnt, slashed and control). The total percentage mean of tiller regeneration of the tussocks recorded in the burnt plot was significantly (P<0.05) higher as compared to the slashed and the control plots. The relative low tiller regeneration of tussocks in the control plot may be as the result of the shading effect of the dry shoot of the tussocks on the new ones from receiving adequate sunlight and also competition among the new shoots for available soil water and mineral nutrients.
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