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View article: Influence of salicylic acid on submergence stress recovery in selected rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> l.) Cultivars
Influence of salicylic acid on submergence stress recovery in selected rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> l.) Cultivars Open
Rice is susceptible to flooding due to its semi-aquatic characteristics, which enable it to thrive in wet or submerged environments. The development of aerenchyma allows for oxygen transfer, enabling faster lengthening of submerged shoot o…
View article: Analysis of Submergence Tolerance Index in Selected Rice (Oryza sativa l.) Cultivars Grown in Kebbi State, Nigeria
Analysis of Submergence Tolerance Index in Selected Rice (Oryza sativa l.) Cultivars Grown in Kebbi State, Nigeria Open
Aims: Submergence is a major abiotic stress limiting rice production in flood-prone regions such as Kebbi State, Nigeria. This study evaluated the submergence tolerance of six rice cultivars (MAI HIJABI, CP 60, FARO, FARO 40, SWARNA-SUB1, …
View article: Evaluation of selected rice cultivars' phenotypic traits and chlorophyll content under sub-mergence stress
Evaluation of selected rice cultivars' phenotypic traits and chlorophyll content under sub-mergence stress Open
Currently, rice production in Nigeria is on the increase with the aim of meeting the nation’s need but floods (mainly seasonal) has been among the major factors limiting rice production. Rice is generally a semi aquatic plant well adapted …
View article: Demographic Characteristics and ABO Blood Group Genotypes Influence Susceptibility to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lagos, Nigeria
Demographic Characteristics and ABO Blood Group Genotypes Influence Susceptibility to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background: Computer devices have become an important part of human life because they make work easier and thus increase output. However, the use of computer devices has led to the occurrence of computer vision syndrome (CVS). The current …
View article: Concentration, characterization, and risk assessment of microplastics in two main rivers in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
Concentration, characterization, and risk assessment of microplastics in two main rivers in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria Open
Background: Dukku and Kalgo rivers in Kebbi, Nigeria, provide essential ecosystem services such as drinking and domestic water, fishing, and farming. However, the safety of these rivers in terms of microplastic pollution has not been inves…
View article: Demographic Characteristics and ABO Blood Genotypes Influence Susceptibility to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lagos, Nigeria
Demographic Characteristics and ABO Blood Genotypes Influence Susceptibility to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background: Computer devices have become an important part of human life because they make work easier and thus increase output. However, the use of computer devices has led to the occurrence of computer vision syndrome (CVS). The current …
View article: Effects of Pit Latrines on Borehole and Well Water in Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria
Effects of Pit Latrines on Borehole and Well Water in Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background: Pit latrines are the most common human excreta and urine disposal facilities in low-income countries because they are economical. However, leachate from the facilities may percolate into the ground and compromise groundwater, n…
View article: Genotypic screening of tomatos AREB 1 gene for drought tolerance and computational protein structure prediction
Genotypic screening of tomatos AREB 1 gene for drought tolerance and computational protein structure prediction Open
In this investigation, the coding sequence of the drought-stress inducible gene AREB1 in tomato derived from cDNA indicated 100% identity with the reference gene in the NCBI PlantEnsembl database. The protein structure of the AREB1 sequenc…
View article: Bioefficacy of Senna Occidentalis (L) Leaves Exract in the Management of Sitophilus Zeamais (Mots) (Maize Weevil) in Sudan Savannah Ecological Zone of Nigeria
Bioefficacy of Senna Occidentalis (L) Leaves Exract in the Management of Sitophilus Zeamais (Mots) (Maize Weevil) in Sudan Savannah Ecological Zone of Nigeria Open
Ethanolic leaves extract of Senna occidentalis (L) at the rate of 1ml, 2ml and 3ml and a known weight of maize at 100g, 200g and 300g was used and tested for bioefficacy in the Laboratory for the management of Sitophilus zeamais Mots (maiz…
View article: Investigating the Impact of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure Deficit on Firm Growth
Investigating the Impact of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure Deficit on Firm Growth Open
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are suffering from a deplorable condition of entrepreneurial infrastructure (EI) which is evidenced in the myriad of challenges bedevilling their growth and development. This study therefore a…
View article: Audit retention versus audit rotation - an update of the debate
Audit retention versus audit rotation - an update of the debate Open
Purpose: In this paper, an update is provided on the on-going debate between audit retention and audit rotation in different parts of the world. Design and Methodology: This update is provided based on a systematic review of recent scholar…
View article: Developing A Nigerian Local Government Through Economic Gardening: A Roadmap
Developing A Nigerian Local Government Through Economic Gardening: A Roadmap Open
Economic Gardening is an innovative economic development strategy whereby local businesses are fostered and encouraged, and the skills of local workers are upgraded. Since its inception in Littleton, Colorado in 1989, this concept has been…
View article: Genetic Diversity in Tomato Genotypes (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) Based on Salinity Responsive Candidate Gene Using Simple Sequence Repeats
Genetic Diversity in Tomato Genotypes (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) Based on Salinity Responsive Candidate Gene Using Simple Sequence Repeats Open
Salinity inhibition of plant growth is the result of osmotic and ionic effect and different plant species have developed different mechanisms to cope with those effects. With the discovery of molecular markers and marker assisted selection…
View article: A Study on Effects of Salinity on Growth and Yield of Tomato Genotype (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>)
A Study on Effects of Salinity on Growth and Yield of Tomato Genotype (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) Open
Saline water occupies 71% of the Earth area. It is thought that even a quarter of the whole pedosphere is affected by salts amounting to 950 x 106 ha while 23 % of the 1.5 x 109 ha cultivated land is considered as saline. This study was ca…
View article: Genetic Diversity in Tomato Genotypes (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) Based on Salinity Responsive Candidate Gene Using Simple Sequence Repeats
Genetic Diversity in Tomato Genotypes (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) Based on Salinity Responsive Candidate Gene Using Simple Sequence Repeats Open
Salinity inhibition of plant growth is the result of osmotic and ionic effect and different plant species have developed different mechanisms to cope with those effects. With the discovery of molecular markers and marker assisted selection…
View article: Assessment of Cytotoxic Ions Sequestration as salt tolerant indicators in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Assessment of Cytotoxic Ions Sequestration as salt tolerant indicators in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Open
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View article: Identification and Analysis of Salt Responsive Candidate Gene Based on SSRs from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Identification and Analysis of Salt Responsive Candidate Gene Based on SSRs from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Open
Salinity inhibition of plant growth is the result of osmotic and ionic effect and different plant species have developed different mechanisms to cope with those effects.With the discovery of molecular markers and marker assisted selection …
View article: Influence of Salt Stress on Proline and Glycine Betaine Accumulation in Tomato (<i>Solanum</i> <i>lycopersicum</i> L.)
Influence of Salt Stress on Proline and Glycine Betaine Accumulation in Tomato (<i>Solanum</i> <i>lycopersicum</i> L.) Open
Many plants accumulate high levels of free proline content (pro) and glycine betaine (GB) in response to abiotic stress, Pro and GB act as an osmoprotectant. Generally, these levels are high than those required to be used in protein synthe…
View article: A Review of Association betweenEarly Exposure to Infant-feeding formulas and Type 1 Diabetes among Children
A Review of Association betweenEarly Exposure to Infant-feeding formulas and Type 1 Diabetes among Children Open
The increasing incidenceof type 1 diabetes among children calls for a thorough understanding of the disease to stem its growth. Early exposure to infant-feeding formulas has been linked with the disease and several mechanisms of action hav…