American Journal of BioScience

Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2021

  • Phenotypic Characterization of Coffee (Coffea Arabica L.) Germplasm, in Ethiopia

    Masreshaw Yirga

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2021
    Pages: 34-41
    Received: 13 January 2021
    Accepted: 17 March 2021
    Published: 30 March 2021
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    Abstract: Identification and characterization of coffee accessions in the base population is important for a successful conservation and utilization of genetic resources. The study was conducted at Metu Agricultural Research Sub Center to characterize extent of genetic variability of coffee accessions. Sixty four Coffee collections were used for this study. ... Show More
  • Assessment of Ricinus communis (Castor Oil) Seed as Potential Protein Source in Weanling Diet Formulations

    Ezim Ogechukwu Ebere, Nkwonta Chikere Godwin

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2021
    Pages: 42-46
    Received: 3 March 2021
    Accepted: 19 March 2021
    Published: 30 March 2021
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    Abstract: Protein-rich weanling food products, particularly those from animal sources, are not very accessible and affordable in several developing nations in Africa. Most women resort primarily to the use of only carbohydrate-based food such as cornstarch, to wean their toddlers from breast-feeding. This has led to several children getting affected by prote... Show More
  • Clinical Characteristics of Egyptian Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Infected with COVID-19: Tertiary Center Experience from Egypt

    Ahmed Fouad Sherief, Mostafa Abd Alfattah Shamkh, Mohamed Amin Sakr, Waleed Hamed Abd Alaty, Ahmed Nagah Bassuny, Ibrahim Abdelhakim Ibrahim, Safaa Ragab Askar, Shimaa Yousef Kamel, Heba Rashad, Mohamed Mahmoud Eltabbakh

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2021
    Pages: 47-54
    Received: 11 March 2021
    Accepted: 22 March 2021
    Published: 30 March 2021
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    Abstract: During COVID-19 pandemic, inflammatory bowel disease patients were significantly worried about being at a higher risk of getting COVID-19 infection, the effect of their medications on the course of infection and the expected prognosis. This is a retrospective cohort study done in Our Inflammatory bowel disease unit, Tropical Medicine Department, Ai... Show More
  • In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-arthritic Activity of the Aqueous Extract of the Bark of Distemonanthus benthamianus (Caesalpiniaceae) on Wistars Rats

    Ouattara-Soro Fatou Shcherazade, Kouadio Kouakou John, Yao Konan Bertin, Thanon Mariam, Abizi Georges

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2021
    Pages: 55-62
    Received: 4 March 2021
    Accepted: 16 March 2021
    Published: 7 April 2021
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    Abstract: Distemonanthus benthamianus is a plant of the Caesalpiniaceae family, used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory problems such as rheumatism, bronchitis, epilepsy, and boils. The objective of the present work is to develop the pharmacological properties of this plant by evaluating the antioxidant (in vitro) and anti-arthritic properties of ... Show More
  • Genotype × Environment Interaction and Selection of High Yielding Wheat Genotypes for Different Wheat-growing Areas of Ethiopia

    Gadisa Alemu, Alemu Dabi, Nagesh Geleta, Ruth Duga, Tafesse Solomon, Habtemariam Zegaye, Abebe Getamesay, Abebe Delesa, Dawit Asnake, Bayisa Asefa, Yewubdar Shewaye, Bekele Geleta Abeyo, Ayele Badebo

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2021
    Pages: 63-71
    Received: 9 February 2021
    Accepted: 24 March 2021
    Published: 23 April 2021
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    Abstract: Evaluation of wheat genotypes under different environments is essential for testing stability of their performance and range of adaptations. Where, enhanced grain yield has been achieved in bread wheat (Tritium aestivum L.) through the development of adaptable, high-yielding, and rust-resistant genotypes by evaluating advanced genotypes for yield i... Show More