127 articles for “viability”

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffect of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Foliage Supplementation to Calves on the Viability and Egg Count of Haemonchus contortus NematodesJuan López, Esteban Machín, Arturo Zentella et al.Thirty early-weaned 5±3 month-old calves with an average body weight of 96±23 kg were used; 24 were artificially infested with 90 larvae (L3), of H. contortus per kilogram body weight. Calves grazed on African Star Grass (Cynodon plectostachyus) from 0600 to 1300 hours. Grazing was supplemented with lucerne hay (Medicago sativa) or cassava foliage (Manihot esculenta), and 500 g-1 head-1 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 7,065 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffect of Integrated Weed Management on Yield and Yield Component of Bread Wheat in Guji Zone, Southern OromiaLulu Misgana, Yared Tesfaye, Dagne Abu et al.Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important food crops in the world, providing a staple food for over 35% of the global population; in Ethiopia, however, production in highland regions like the Guji zone is severely constrained by heavy weed infestation, causing significant yield gaps. While Integrated Weed Management (IWM) is a promising solution, locally validated … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 5 Dec 2025 · 3,424 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsResponses of Neural Cells (U87) to HCoV-229E and HCoV-OC43 InfectionsEun Ju Oh, Jae-Sik Jeon, Qian-Wen Wang, Jae Kyung KimRespiratory viruses, such as Coronaviruses (CoVs), can be neuroinvasive and exacerbate neurological pathologies via their capacity for direct viral replication and/or by inducing excessive host immune responses in the Central Nervous System (CNS). HCoV-229E is a primary COVID-19 and HCoV-OC43 is a beta COVID-19 belonging to the same genus as SARS-CoV-2 and both can cause acute infections in glioblastoma, neuroblastoma, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 8 Jun 2023 · 5,181 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsStudy the Efficacy of Different Concentrations of Coconut Water on Boar Semen Following Equilibration at 18°C for Different HoursMduduzi M. Tshabalala, Masindi L. Mphaphathi, Thivhilaheli R. Netshirovha et al.A rich natural resourcesuch as Coconut Water (CCW) features high concentrations of antioxidants,nutrients, amino acids, sugars, and electrolytes. These herbal extractinfusions are used in semen extenders to preserve animal sperm. In addition,CCW is important for in vitro productionof embryos. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of coconutwater as an alternative bulking agent for boar semen after … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 23 Nov 2022 · 7,040 accessesView PDF Cite

Case ReportOpen accessIn the keywordsSome Biological Characteristics and Prediction of Sheep Productivity at Different Variants of Breed SelectionKolosov Yuri A., Klimenko Aleksander I., Vasilenko Vyacheslav N. et al.The paper presents the findings on the morpho structural diversity of sheep placenta, depending on such factors as age, exterior and physique characteristics, breeds, ewes prolificacy that are fundamental in assessing progeny viability. The experiment involved the ewes of the Caucasian and North Caucasian meet-and-wool breeds inseminated by the rams of the same breeds as well as the Texel, Poll … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 1 Dec 2017 · 7,618 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAnti-Metalloproteinase-9 Activities of Selected Indonesian Zingiberaceae Rhizome Extracts in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Human Vascular Endothelial Cells In VitroYantiProblem statement: Atherosclerosis is associated with chronic inflammation triggered by bacterial infection that activates the breakdown of extracellular matrix protein by matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs). Zingiberaceae, a group of tropical food crops grown in Indonesia and other Southeast Asia regions, has been traditionally used for food coloring, seasoning, culinary and medicinal purposes. However, its efficacy as natural vascular protection has not … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 27 May 2011 · 7,869 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAn in vitro Assessment on the Efficacy of Clay-Based Formulated Cells of Pseudomonas Isolate UTAR EPA2 for Petrol DegradationA. S.Y. Ting, M. T. Fang, C. S. TeeProblem statement: Application of free-cell forms is usually impractical to achieve satisfactory bioremediative effect because the microbes are encumbered by the biotic and abiotic stresses from the environment. Approach: In this study, a hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium (Pseudomonas isolate UTAR EPA2) was formulated with various combinations of formulative materials, comprising of clay-based carrier materials such as Bentonite (B) and Kaolin (K), enrichment … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 28 Aug 2010 · 7,650 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSeed Germination and Seedling Survival of Spartina alterniflora LoiselPatrick D. Biber, John D. CaldwellSpartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) is a widespread intertidal salt marsh plant that is frequently used in coastal restoration projects. Seeds collected in 2004 were tested for seed germination and seedling survival after 6 months of cold seed storage to determine differences among collection locations (experiment 1). Seeds collected in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina, were tested for seed germination and seedling … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2008 · 8,704 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMarine-Derived Extracts as Economically Sustainable and Ethical Alternatives to Fetal Bovine Serum in HEK293 Cell CultureKian Kenneth Francisco Sanchez, Jennifer Seki-Wong et al.Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is a staple supplement in cell culture, providing key growth factors that promote cell health and proliferation. Since 1885, cell culture has been a cornerstone of both basic and applied research, leading to significant discoveries of cell communication and function. However, the use of FBS presents economic and ethical challenges. Millions of bovine fetuses are euthanized … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 7 Aug 2026 · 1,042 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCytotoxicity Evaluation of Curcumin-FITC Conjugates in Granulosa Cells Isolated from Ovarian Follicles of Kampung Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)Sukarman Hadi Jaya Putra, Mansur S, UmarudinLinking curcumin to fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) results in a hybrid fluorescent marker (curcumin-FITC) that exhibits improved stability and sensitivity in detection. This study sought to evaluate the biological safety and cytotoxic effects of curcumin-FITC on granulosa cells obtained from ovarian follicles (2-5 mm, F1-F4 stage) of Kampung chickens. Following fluorescent labeling with different concentrations of curcumin-FITC (0-100 μg/mL), cell viability … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 14 May 2026 · 1,497 accessesView PDF Cite