Bio-Research is a multidisciplinary biological and biotechnology journal published by the Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. We publish scientific reports on biological and biotechnology subjects in the form of original articles, reviews brief reports, and case reports.
Sodium sesquicarbonate also known as Sodium sesquicarbonate dihydrate (SSD) has been used globally for centuries in food and traditional medical practices. There is paucity of scientific information …
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Nwaigwe Chioma Uchenna, Udem …
Vol.21 No.3 - 2023
Plant Parasitic Nematodes (PPN) are regarded as one of the major challenges of sustainable tomato production in the world. Their control which involves the use of synthetic chemicals is being restric…
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Adamu Maryam Yahaya, Peter Ph…
Vol.21 No.3 - 2023
The skeletal system is primarily driven by the skeletal muscles to produce kinematic movements. The study evaluates the histological and morphometric properties of skeletal muscle in Clarias gariepen…
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Manye Sunday Joseph, Dibal Na…
Vol.21 No.3 - 2023
Aedes aegypti spread yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika virus and Chikungunya that can be prevented through vector control. Chemical insecticides are resisted by vectors, harm humans and the ecosystem …
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Ugwu Francis Stephen Ogbonna …
Vol.21 No.3 - 2023
Globally, Aedes mosquitoes cause morbidity and mortality of dengue, yellow fever and other arboviral infections. There is no effective vaccine for Aedes transmitted diseases so mosquito control remai…
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Ugwu Francis Stephen Ogbonna …
Vol.21 No.3 - 2023
Annona muricata, as it is scientifically called but known in most parts of Nigeria as soursop. A fruit tree with various therapeutic uses, the plant belongs to the family of Annonaceae and has severa…
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Olude Olayemi Mujidat and Omo…
Vol.21 No.3 - 2023
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are silver atom masses that are attracting widespread interest due to their diverse applications, particularly their activity as antimicrobial agents. Physico-chemical me…
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Egonu Sheily Nneka, Chukwueme…
Vol.21 No.3 - 2023
Microalgae require nutrients and optimal pH for good growth and metabolite production. Microalgae biomass has various applications in food and feed, pharmaceuticals, bio-energy, aquaculture, cosmetic…
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Ezea Ifeanyi Boniface and Ogb…
Vol.21 No.2 - 2023
Mint an aromatic plant is rich in essential oil and widely used for its condiment in foods. It has medicinal potential in traditional medicine. Fungi infection and its management can be challenging d…
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James Stephen Among and Ikani…
Vol.21 No.2 - 2023
Hot pepper is one of the most important economic fruits with abundant of nutritional qualities. Thus, the consumption of foods of plant origin with high nutritional and bioactive compounds of high an…
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Agnesia Petro Mweta and Steph…
Vol.21 No.2 - 2023
Indole butyric acid (IBA) and coconut liquid endosperm (CLE), two rooting agents, were tested in three concentrations to see how they affected the rooting of Crateva adansonii DC stem cuttings. 300 m…
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Nwankwo Maryrose Chigozie, Og…
Vol.21 No.2 - 2023
Wild fruits are potentially natural foods, healthy and economically important in our communities. Lack of data on the nutritive and medicinal values of the wild fruits leave them neglected in our com…
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Washa Bugalama Washa
Vol.21 No.2 - 2023