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Impact of Aqueous BryophyllumPinnatum Leaf Extract on Hematological Indices, Parasitemia, and Mortality in Wistar Albino Rats

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Plants have long served as invaluable resources in the quest for novel therapeutic agents, largely due to their rich array of bioactive compounds such as antioxidants, hypoglycemic agents, and hypolipidemic constituents. A substantial proportion of modern pharmaceutical drugs are either directly derived from plants or modeled after plant-based compounds, highlighting the pivotal role of flora […]

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Transcriptomes and its role in Plant development as well as under Stress Conditions

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 Introduction                 Transcriptomes are the complete set of messenger RNAs derived from DNA and the study of transcriptomes falls under the discipline Transcriptomics. With the advancement of Genomics, several new disciplines have been developed such as Proteomics, Transcriptomics, Metabolomics, Microiomics, DNA Adductomics to understand complex biological processes leading to the identification of different problems and

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Hydritic Stress Tolerance Indices for Four New Varieties of Cotonnier (Gossypium Hirsutum)

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1. Introduction Water stress is a major factor limiting crop production, particularly in the cotton-growing zone of Cameroon. It affects plant growth by inducing morphological, physiological and biochemical changes linked to the expression of genes associated with drought tolerance [8]. To survive, plants develop adaptation mechanisms, such as the accumulation of osmotic substances (proline, betaine,

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Efficacy of Selected Botanicals on Fungi Rot Effect on Proximate and Phytochemical Composition of Walnut Seeds (Tetracarpidium Conophorum).

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INTRODUCTION African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum Mull. Arg) is aneconomic tropical climber tree widely grown for its edible nut (2;17). The plant is mostly known as African walnut or conophor nut. It belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. In Nigeria, it is known by different names among the Yoruba tribe, Igbo, Hausa and the Bini tribe of

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The Prospects of Phyto-Nanoparticle-Based Anti-Respiratory Virus Agents: A Review

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INTRODUCTION Viral respiratory tract diseases are driven by a range of viruses that have common characteristics and affect both the upper and lower respiratory tract compartments. Thus, respiratory viral infections are a major public health problem for human communities, causing millions deaths annually worldwide [1]. Many cases of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), about 80

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Evaluation of Different Types of Fertilization on the Productivity of A Cereal (Zéa Mays) in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Cameroon

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1-      INTRODUCTION In sub-Saharan Africa, the consequences of climate change are increasingly being felt, particularly in the agricultural sector, where yields are falling. This, combined with rapid population growth at a stable rate of 2.7%[1], is contributing to the failure to achieve food security and an increase in malnutrition [2], [3]. The effects of climate

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Formulation and Evaluation of Biosynthesized Terminalia Arjuna Extract Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia

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Introduction: Oral drug delivery remains the most widely preferred route of administration due to its non-invasive nature, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with mass production. Compared to parenteral methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections—or even inhalational therapies—oral formulations offer significantly greater patient compliance and convenience [1].In the pursuit of patient-friendly, needle-free delivery

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Toxicity Effects of Moringa oleiferaLeaf and Seed Extracts Against Weevil of Cowpea (Callosobruchus maculatus)Sold at Designated Markets in Awka, Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria

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Introduction Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) fits into the family of crops known as Fabaceae from the genus referred to as Vigna notably has a black eye peas and institutes one of the most significant food legumes especially in the subtropics and ropical countries of the world[1] which are ordinarilyeaten in the form of dry

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Bacteria from Boiled and Un-Boiled Pasteurized Milk: A Comparative Analysis of Microbiological and Biochemical Properties

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Since ancient ages milk and milk products have been used by the human population. During the past few decades, with regard to living standards, diet, hygiene and usage of antibiotics, developing countries have been changing fast. Society considers the emotional and cultural importance of milk, the very first food of mammals including humans. Milk has

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The Interplay Between Livelihood Diversification, Gender Roles, and Food Security by Rural Women Farmers in Osun State Nigeria

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Introduction A common view shared by several empirical studies is that most people in Africa reside in rural areas, where agriculture is a major source of livelihood [14]. However, in recent times, majority of rural households no longer rely solely on agriculture to sustain their livelihood. The challenges of emerging times have compelled households to

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