American Journal of BioScience

Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021

  • Demonstration and Evaluation of Lohmann Brown Chicken Breed Under Small Scale Farmers Condition at Hawassa Zuria Woreda Sidama Region

    Sidirak Sintayehu, Bangu Bekele, Fasili Nigatu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 180-184
    Received: 23 September 2021
    Accepted: 28 October 2021
    Published: 10 November 2021
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    Abstract: The study was conducted at Threekebeles namely Tenkaka, Umbulowacho and Kajima kebele in Hawassa Zuria woreda, Sidama Regional state, Ethiopia with the objective of to increase improved poultry breeds option to resource small scale farmers’ condition in the region by demonstration and evaluating production performance of Lohman Layers breed. Thirty... Show More
  • Surveillance of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children Aged 0-5 years in Côte d'Ivoire

    Venance Kouakou, Hervé Kadjo, N'nan Alla Oulo, Fidèle Diobo N'guessan, Adèle N'Douba

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 185-191
    Received: 11 October 2021
    Accepted: 13 November 2021
    Published: 19 November 2021
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    Abstract: Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) are, after malaria, the second most common cause of consultation of children in health facilities in Côte d'Ivoire. Viral etiology points to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as the primary cause of these acute respiratory infections. In order to better assist health workers in diagnosing the virus, a study on the... Show More
  • Effects of Induced Water Stress at the Flowering Stage of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) on Its Yield

    Nwagbara Sergius Iheanacho, Fayeun Stephen Lawrence, Akinyele Benjamin Oluwole

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 192-198
    Received: 7 October 2021
    Accepted: 3 November 2021
    Published: 24 December 2021
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    Abstract: Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc), a neglected and underutilized legume is one of the main source of plant protein for poor families in tropical Africa, and is capable of contributing to increasing food production in Africa. This present study aimed to see how bambara groundnut respond to induced water stress during the flowering stage... Show More
  • Parametric and Non-parametric Procedures for Identifying Stable and Adapted Tropical Maize Genotypes in NLB Disease Infested Environments

    Akinlolu O. Ohunakin, Odiyi Alex C., Akinyele Benjamin O., Fayeun Lawrence Stephen, Alake Gideon Collins

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 199-209
    Received: 28 October 2021
    Accepted: 13 November 2021
    Published: 29 December 2021
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    Abstract: Multi-locational trials are critical for establishing stable and adaptable genotypes across different geographic areas prior to considering commercial release. The stability and adaptation of 20 tropical maize hybrids in environments infected with Northern leaf blight disease were assessed using 12 parametric and 14 nonparametric parameters across ... Show More
  • Bio-regulators: Silicon, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbic Acid Improve Salt Tolerance in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

    Mostapha Maach, Mustapha Akodad, Abdelmajid Moumen, Ali Skalli, Hanane Ait Hmeid, Hicham Gueddari, Mourad Baghour

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 210-216
    Received: 22 February 2021
    Accepted: 22 March 2021
    Published: 29 December 2021
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    Abstract: Soil salinity is currently considered as a major environmental problem. This issue is accentuated by climate change, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. In these areas, drought and high level of salt in soils and irrigated waters are the main abiotic factors limiting plant growth and productivity. On the other hand, rapid population growth an... Show More