American Journal of Life Sciences

Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016

  • Sugarcane Germplasm Collection in Western Cameroon

    Doris Besem Arrey, Afui Mathias Mih, Etake Sylvie Essomo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 139-145
    Received: Oct. 04, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 22, 2016
    Published: Nov. 17, 2016
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    Abstract: Sugarcane is losing its diversity owing to the many uses including biofuel production and genetic erosion. This study was carried out to collect sugarcane germplasm in Western Cameroon and to identify their uses and possible genetic erosion. Information was gathered from selected villages in two agro-ecological zones in Western Cameroon. The data w... Show More
  • Gap Filling for a Human MHC Haplotype Sequence

    Yuanwei Zhang, Tao Zhang, Zuhong Lu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 146-151
    Received: Nov. 29, 2016
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    Published: Dec. 01, 2016
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    Abstract: The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is recognized as the most variable region in the human genome and has susceptibility to > 100 diseases. We constructed a complete MHC haplotype sequence of MCF cell line by gap filling based on whole genome sequencing (WGS) data. Gaps spanning ~ 1 Mb were filled and 31 genes were annotated in these gaps... Show More
  • Biological Potentials of Ginger Associated Streptomyces Compared with Ginger Essential Oil

    Herivony Onja Andriambeloson, Rado Rasolomampianina, Rahanira Ralambondrahety, Rigobert Andrianantenaina, Marson Raherimandimby, Fidèle Randriamiharisoa

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 152-163
    Received: Oct. 11, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 25, 2016
    Published: Dec. 02, 2016
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    Abstract: Medicinal plants and associated microorganisms are recognized to have beneficial relationship. These two organisms are well known for their ability to produce bioactive secondary metabolites which the similarity has been demonstrated in a few works. This study had for objective to assess biological potentials of actinomycetes isolated from ginger r... Show More
  • An Impact of the Trivedi Effect® - Biofield Energy Healing Based Herbomineral Formulation on Pro-inflammatory Cytokines Expression in Mouse Splenocytes

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Ariadne Esmene Afaganis, Barbara Marie Bader, Brian A. Weekes, Daphne Luisa Dumas, Denise Marie Fiedler, Dennille Mellesia Smith, Desi Pano, Donna Felice Galla, Donna Maria Alija, Elaine Barbara Mullins, Elaine M. Scorza, Ellia O'Donnell, Fabio Massimo Paciucci, Frances Goodman Warlick, Haddon Norman Salt, Inthirani Arul, Jacqueline Y. Andrews, James Jay McLeran, James Stephen Burnett, Jean Caroline White, Mayank Gangwar, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 164-174
    Received: Nov. 18, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 28, 2016
    Published: Dec. 08, 2016
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    Abstract: Due to the increased popularity of herbomineral preparations in the healthcare sector, a new proprietary herbomineral formulation was formulated consisting of ashwagandha root extract and three minerals viz. zinc chloride, magnesium gluconate, and sodium selenate. The objective of the study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of Biofield Energy Hea... Show More
  • Genetic Diversity of Nigella sativa from Different Geographies Using RAPD Markers

    Sudhir S. P., Alagappan Kumarappan, Jainendra Malakar, H. N. Verma

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 175-180
    Received: Oct. 08, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 10, 2016
    Published: Dec. 12, 2016
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    Abstract: Nigella sativa is one of the important commercial medicinal herbs. It is extensively used in the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It is used in various medicinal, food and cosmetic preparations. It is proved to be anti-diabetic, anti-allergic, anti-cancer, antibacterial, antioxidant (free radical scavenger), anti-inflammatory, and immunomo... Show More
  • Effect of Biomaterial Treatments on the Storage Stability and Quality of Cowpea

    Joseph Shian Alakali, Ignatius Chukwuemeka Alaka, Patience Dooshima Nomji

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 181-186
    Received: Oct. 07, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 26, 2016
    Published: Dec. 12, 2016
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    Abstract: The insecticidal effect of four biomaterials namely, Garlic (Al. sativum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper guineese L.) and Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citrates Staph) leaf powders, applied at 10% and 5% concentration on Cowpea grains against the Cowpea weevils (Callosobruchus maculatus fab.) were evaluated after 42 days. Their effect... Show More
  • Diversity of Yam (Dioscorea spp.) Populations in South Western Region of Cameroon

    Joseph Ako Oben, Andrew Enow Egbe, George Bindeh Chuyong, Pascal Tabi Tabot

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 187-194
    Received: Nov. 15, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 28, 2016
    Published: Jan. 06, 2017
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    Abstract: Yams are Dioscoreaceae grown in the tropics and sub-tropics and used as food and for related pharmaceutical properties. The South Western Region of Cameroon is a major yam producing zone. This study which evaluates morphological variability between ten linguistically different yam types grown in South Western Cameroon will serve as a necessary step... Show More
  • An Ethnobotanical Study of Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw) Cheesman) in Angacha Woreda, Kembata-Tembaro Zone, South Region, Ethiopia

    Ashenafi Ayenew, Abiyselassie Mulatu, Bruk Lemma, Demissie Girma

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 195-204
    Received: Nov. 08, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 10, 2016
    Published: Jan. 12, 2017
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    Abstract: An ethnobotanical study was conducted on enset (Ensete ventrcosum (Welw.) Cheesman) in Angacha Woreda, Kembata Tembaro Zone, South Region, Ethiopia. The study was aimed at documenting indigenous knowledge and practices on use and conservation of enset local varieties in South Region, Ethiopia. The data were collected using semi-structured interview... Show More