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New Species of Spiders Prodidomus rufus Hentz, 1847 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in Iraq
Abstract: This is the first record of species Prodidomus rufus Hentz, 1847 in Iraq. One femal of Prodidomus rufus were collected from Al-Najaf province, southern Iraq. Photographys of habitus, chelicerae, palp organ and epigyne of the species are presented. So far, 46 genera of Araneae have been recorded in Iraq. Prodidomus rufus is a type of factual spider in the domestic Gnaphosidae . It is establish in China, Israel, Japan, Caledonia, …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Aspergillus niger Treated Wheat Offal, Brewer Dried Grains and Palm Kernel Cake for Growing Pig Diet: Nutrient Utilization
Abstract: Microbial treatment of agro-industrial by-products (AIBP) to improve the nutrient utilization challenges in monogastric animals is of great concern. This study was conducted to investigate the possibility of further improvement in the nutritional values of Wheat offal (WO), Brewer dried grains (BDG), and Palm kernel cake (PKC) using Aspergillus niger. A. niger was inoculated into sterilized 300 g of each AIBP for 5 days, mixed with moistened 20 kg of …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Next generation bioluminescence imaging technology for tracking numerous biological processes under in vivo conditions
Abstract: To expand our understanding on numerous biological processes happening inside living entities, the mechanism of bioluminescence exists. The process of visible light emission in living things is referred to as bioluminescence. Small laboratory animals can now be molecularly imaged using bioluminescence imaging. It is a potent technology that has been developed over the past ten years in diverse fields of science. In the area of virology, immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 21–35 Read article
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Cow’s milk trigger for type 1 diabetes
Abstract: Diabetes is an autoimmune, metabolic disorder that occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin hormones. Type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetes may occur genetically due to viral infection, vitamin D deficiency and environmental factors. Cow’s milk protein is one of the causes for type 1 diabetes. Casein protein which is found in the cow’s milk is responsible for production of antibodies bovine β–lacto globulin. Such antibodies destroy the β cell …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–49 Read article
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Zn2+ Biosorption Efficiency of a Nostoc sp. Isolated From a Coal Mine in Sohra, Meghalaya
Abstract: A Nostoc isolate obtained from a coal mine at Sohra in Meghalaya was evaluated for biosorption potential for Zn2+ which was one of the metal ions besides Cu2+, Cd2+, Fe3+, Mn2+ and Pb2+ found in water samples collected from the site. Zn2+ uptake potential of the cyanobacterium was analyzed calculating amount of ions removed by the isolate from Zn2+ supplemented media using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The organism recorded a …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Increased Efficiency and Shelf Life of Functional Foods Through Nanoparticle-Based Products in Food Packing and Processing Industries
Abstract: In recent years there is an upsurge in food industries as numerous food products are launched to enhance its shelf life and storage efficiency. In resolving these issues nanotechnology especially in food sector including food processing, food monitoring, food packaging, development of food modifying colors, production of functional foods, nutritional or flavoring properties according to a dietary need of a person as well as production of stronger coloring, flavorings and …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Use of Micro- and Nanobubble in Waste Water Treatment Technology – Review
Abstract: ABSTRACT The environmental nanotechnology is a technical discipline which research features of natural and man-made nanomaterials, applications, techniques for their characterization, integration processes and transformation into ecosystems. Microbubbles have the capability to change the normal characteristic of water. The microbubbles (MBs) have diameter more than 100 μm, the micro-nanobubbles (MNBs) have diameter between 1 to 100 μm and the nanobubbles (NBs) have diameter less than 1 μm within the fluid …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Chemical Contaminants and Pollution in the Measurable Life of Dhaka City
Abstract: Environmental pollution and food contamination are as old as the civilization itself. It is the consequence of the development of civilization, over utilization of nature, industrialization, and, in fact, a price for the progress. It is highly prominent in Dhaka city. Purpose of the Study: Brief review of chemical-induced pollution and contamination, their consequences and control. Materials and Methods: Comprehensive literature search followed by consulting healthcare professionals about environmental pollution …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Review on Types of Automatic Sterilization Systems in Hospitals
Abstract: The current review deals with sterilization systems in hospitals, Sterilization is the comprehensive extermination of germs and disposal of their remains, and the process of removing or killing life manifestations of microorganisms; Surface bacteria and viruses include the surface of human skin or surgical device surfaces with medications or sterile fluids (or by radiation in the case of surgical devices). The World Health Organization has defined it as a term …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Isolation of Microbes from Valley of Flower (VOF) India and Screening of Actinomycetes for their Antibiotic Potential
Abstract: Microbial diversity depends on various factors. The habitat, niche and climatic conditions play a crucial role in species richness and uniqueness. In the search for new antimicrobial compound valley of flower (VOF) would be a hot spot because of its geographical location. It is one of the eighth world’s heritages and has no such reported studies. We have analysed 62 soil samples from different locations ranging the latitude 30°41′–30°48′ N …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Effects of Aspergillus niger treated wheat offal, brewers’ dried grain, and palm kernel cake on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs
Abstract: The effects of Aspergillus niger-treated wheat offal (WO), brewers’ dried grain (BDG), and palm kernel cake (PKC) on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs were evaluated. Thirty-six growing pigs with an average weight of 24.32 ± 0.52 kg were randomly allotted to six dietary treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangements of treated and untreated Aspergillus niger at three dietary fibre sources (WO, BDG, and PKC) …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Using Microalgae for Biofuel Applications
Abstract: Microalgae are microscopic algae (kingdom Protista) which are unicellular autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis and are highly specialized to the water environment which can convert CO2 into lipid which after esterification can be utilized as an energy source. This kind of algae contributes up to 60% of the oxygen contained in the earth's atmosphere by absorbing CO2 and releasing O2 during photosynthesis. Micro algae are found abundantly in the natural …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Botanicals Insecticides – A Source of Weapons against Pests and Insects of Plants
Abstract: In agricultural crop production, the synthetic pesticides and insecticides are used which has got occasionally carcinogenic and residual toxic effects. The disproportionate use of it also causes severe health risks to human life, livestocks, fishes, birds, wild life and animals. Therefore, there is an immediate requirement for unconventional nontoxic pesticides. The tropical plants are natural rich source of phytochemicals having antimicrobial and biological properties. Green plants are natural biochemical factories. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Hydrogels Based on Guar Gum: A Review
Abstract: Polysaccharide-based hydrogels are potential materials for wide range of medical applications i.e., tissue engineering, controlled drug delivery and local therapy etc. An interesting fact related to hydrogels is their ability to be injected without any modification in their chemical, mechanical and/or biological properties, due to their thixotropic behavior. It is also feasible to alter the rheological and chemical-physical properties of polysaccharide hydrogels by modifying the cross-linking agents and exploiting their …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Cow and its role in the sustainable development
Abstract: During Vedic times the economy, agriculture, medicinal aspects of society are directly or indirectly based on cows and bulls. There is a close relationship between human welfare and welfare of the cows. When we consider milk alone, now-a-days, milk is processed in automated dairies, by blending several additives. In such dairies, the main motive is the profit for the business at the cost of exploitation of cows. There is no …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Studies of Insecticide Fenvalerate on Growth parameters and production of Gossypium hirsutum L.
Abstract: Cotton is the most important cash crop. Cotton constitutes more than 70% of the total world consumption of fibres. Cotton is reported to be a host for about 166 different species of insect pests throughout its growth cycle. The major pests of cotton are causing considerable economic losses to the crop production. The cotton farmers incur heavy losses on the crop due to these factors. Saubhagya variety of Gossypium hirsutum …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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INDUCEMENT OF PGR INTO SEED TO ENHANCE NATURAL GROWTH
Abstract: The first genetic modified crop plant was produced in 1982, an antibiotic resistant tobacco plant. GM crops are the need of hour where our world faces highly disastrous climate change and whooping malnutrition among people. Still 1.2 billion people in which large part of infancy & adolescences facing mass malnutrition. According to numbers from world food programme approximately 790 million people don’t have enough food to live healthy life. Appreciate …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Fate and Distribution of Pesticides Residues in Water Sources in Nigeria: A Review
Abstract: The availability of safe and clean water access is very important for a healthy population. In this study, we reviewed the distribution of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides in water sources in Nigeria. The reviewed studies showed that OCPs and OPs concentration in Nigerian surface water and sediments are high and at present the use of organochlorines and organophosphorous synthetic pesticide in agricultural and industrial sectors has created as a significant …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–48 Read article
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Agrochemicals and Human Health: A Review
Abstract: The chemicals used for the management of ecosystem of agriculture ae said to be the agrochemicals. The fertilizers utilized for crop yield; chemical agents designed to change the pH of soil (acidifying agents); chemicals used as the soil conditioners; chemicals used for killing the pests of field crops; chemicals used in the raising of livestock (Examples: antibiotics and hormones) such and other chemicals constitute the agrochemicals. The modern practices for …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article