Vol. 8 No. 8 (2009)

Full Issue

Research Article

  • Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Copper Sulfate or Tribasic Copper Chloride on Carcass Characteristics, Tissular Nutrients Deposition and Oxidation in Broilers

    Zhang Xiang-Qi, Ke-Ying Zhang, Xue-Mei Ding, Shi-Ping Bai
    1114–1119
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1114.1119

  • Effects of Plant Spacing on Yields and Nutritive Values of Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) Under Intensive Management of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Irrigation

    Sumran Wijitphan, Pornchai Lorwilai, Chutipong Arkaseang
    1240–1243
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1240.1243

  • Effect of Cutting Heights on Productivity and Quality of King Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum cv. King Grass) under Irrigation

    Sumran Wijitphan, Pornchai Lorwilai, Chutipong Arkaseang
    1244–1250
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1244.1250

  • Effect of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Peels and It’s Extract on Obese Hypercholesterolemic Rats

    Fatma Labib Ahmed Hossin
    1251–1257
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1251.1257

  • Effect of Trans Fatty Acids Consumption on Some Haematological Indices in Albino Wistar Rats

    G.E. Egbung, E.U. Essien, I.J. Atangwho
    1258–1261
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1258.1261

  • The Effect of Poultry Manure on Proximate Composition and in vitro Gas Production of Panicum maximum cv T 58 in the Derived Savanna Zone of Nigeria

    F.G. Sodeinde, J.A. Akinlade, O.A. Aderinola, S.R. Amao, J.A. Alalade, A.T. Adesokan
    1262–1265
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1262.1265

  • Proximate and Mineral Composition of Boiled Carnavalia ensiformis Seeds

    A.A. Akingbade, F.G. Sodeinde, C.O. Olaniy, O.S. Oyetayo, O.R. Fadare, A.O. Rabiu
    1266–1268
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1266.1268

  • Utilization of Some Edge-Row Plants as Forage in Nigeria

    Modupe O. Daodu, O.J. Babayemi
    1269–1274
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1269.1274

  • Determination of Nutritive Values of Jamun Fruit (Eugenia jambolana) Products

    Muhammad Shahnawaz, Saghir Ahmed Sheikh, S.M. Nizamani
    1275–1280
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1275.1280

  • Antinutritional Appraisal and Protein Extraction from Differently Stabilized Rice Bran

    Saima Hafeez Khan, Masood Sadiq Butt, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Amer Jamil
    1281–1286
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1281.1286

  • Effect of Storage Period and Irradiation Doses on Red Chillies

    Muhammad Abrar, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Tahir Zahoor, Haq Nawaz
    1287–1291
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1287.1291

  • Effect of Pre-Treatments and Polyethylene Packaging on Overall Chemical Constituents Such as Sugars and Organoleptic Parameters like Colour, Texture, Taste and Flavour of Chaunsa White Variety of Mango During Storage

    Habib Ahmed Rathore, Tariq Masud, Shehla Sammi, Eijaz Hussain Soomro
    1292–1300
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1292.1300

  • Consumer Acceptance of Standardized Mixed/Composite Foods fo Optimal Accuracy in Nutrient Estimation

    Perveen Liaqat, Mahnaz Nasir Khan, Faqir Mohammad
    1301–1303
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1301.1303

  • Assessment of Nutritional Status of Adolescents Versus Eating Practices in Islamabad City

    Hajra Ahmad, Perveen Liaqat, P.I. Paracha, Abdul Qayyum, M. Arshad Uppal
    1304–1308
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1304.1308

  • Metagenomics and its Application in Rumen Ecosystem: Potential Biotechnological Prospects

    Shakira Ghazanfar, Atiya Azim
    1309–1315
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1309.1315

  • Nutritive and Anti-Nutritive Evaluation of Wonderful Kola (Buccholzia coricea) Seeds

    N.C. Amaechi
    1120–1122
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1120.1122

  • Effect of Local Cassava Fermentation Methods on Some Physiochemical and Sensory Properties of FUFU

    E.A. Uyoh, V.O. Ntui, N.N. Udoma
    1123–1125
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1123.1125

  • Breast-Feeding Behaviours of the Mothers

    Didem Onay, Mehmet Akman, Sengul Akdeniz, Ayse Kacaroglu Vicdan
    1126-1131
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1126.1131

  • Antibacterial Effect of Authochlorous Lactobacillus Strains Isolated from Traditional Yogurts

    Ebtehaj Pishva, Nazila Hassannia, Mohammad Reza Fazeli, Asghar Havaee, Hossein Jamalifar, Mearaj Pour Hossein, Hassan Shojaee, Mojtaba Akbari
    1132–1137
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1132.1137

  • Chemical and Microbiological Properties of Sudanese White Soft Cheese Made by Direct Acidification Technique

    Kamal Awad Abdel Razig, Nagla Ali Ahmed Babiker
    1138–1143
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1138.1143

  • Effect of Carboxymethylcellulose and Starch as Thickening Agents on the Quality of Tomato Ketchup

    Md. Khayrul Alam, Maruf Ahmed, Mst. Sorifa Akter, Nurul Islam, Jong-Bang Eun
    1144–1149
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1144.1149

  • The Effect of Dried Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) Fruit Pulp Meal on the Growth Performance of Rabbits

    F.M. Hon, O.I.A. Oluremi, F.O.I. Anugwa
    1150–1155
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1150.1155

  • Effect of Processing Methods on Quality of Soymilk

    T.Y. Tunde-Akintunde, A. Souley
    1156–1158
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1156.1158

  • Growth, Reproduction and Milk Yield of Holstein Friesian Heifers Born and Adapted in Kuwait

    M.A. Razzaque, S.A. Mohammed, T. Al-Mutawa, M. Bedair
    1159–1163
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1159.1163

  • The Effects of Different Sizes of Nanometer Zinc Oxide on the Proliferation and Cell Integrity of Mice Duodenum-Epithelial Cells in Primary Culture

    M. Feng, Z.S. Wang, A.G. Zhou, D.W. Ai
    1164–1166
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1164.1166

  • Effect of Dried Brewers’ Grains as a Source of Fibre in the Diet of Angora Rabbits on the Growth Performance

    Siddaramanna, B.S.V. Reddy, H.S. Madhusudhan, B.H. Manjunatha Prabhu, K. Mohan, M.R. Jayashankar
    1167–1169
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1167.1169

  • Screening of Achatina achatina and Pila ovata for Trace Metals in Makurdi Metropolis

    S.Y. Aboho, B.A. Anhwange, G.A. Ber
    1170–1171
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1170.1171

  • The Role of Locust Bean and Ironwood Trees in Human Nutrition and Income in Nigeria

    T.N. Tee, J.A. Ogwuche, E.T. Ikyaagba
    1172–1177
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1172.1177

  • The Effects of Nanosilver (Nanocid®) on Survival Percentage of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

    Delavar Shahbazzadeh, Hamed Ahar, Narges Mohammad Rahimi, Farhad Dastmalchi, Mahdi Soltani, Jafar Rahmannya, Neda Khorasani, Mansour Fotovat
    1178–1179
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1178.1179

  • Tenderize Chicken Breast Meat by Using Different Methods of Curing

    N.A. Nadia Al-Hajo
    1180–1183
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1180.1183

  • The Influence of a Pectinase and Pectinase/hemicellulases Enzyme Preparations On percentage Pineapple Juice Recovery, Particulates and Sensory Attributes

    Bitange Nipa Tochi, Zhang Wang, Shi-Ying Xu, Wenbin Zhang
    1184–1189
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1184.1189

  • Methods of Preparation and Nutritive Value of Some Dishes Consumed in the West Region of Cameroon

    Fokou Elie, Ponka Roger, Tchinda Dimofo Patrice Honoris, Domguia Kenmogne Hernan Brice, Tchouba Lisy Blonde, Achu Mercy Bih, Fotso Martin
    1190–1195
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1190.1195

  • Enumeration of Thermoduric and Thermophilic Spores in Commercial Repacked Milk Powder

    Imran Rashid Rajput, M. Khaskheli, A.H. Soomro, N. Rajput, G.B. Khaskheli
    1196–1198
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1196.1198

  • Some Biochemical, Haematological and Histological Responses to a Long Term Consumption of Telfairia occidentalis-Supplemented Diet in Rats

    Emeka, E.J. Iweala, Onyechi Obidoa
    1199–1203
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1199.1203

  • Proximate Composition, Nutritionally Valuable Minerals, Protein Functional Properties and Anti-Nutrient Contents of Mucuna Preta, Mucuna Ghana and Mucuna Veracruz Mottle

    I.A. Amoo, V.N. Atasie, O.O. Kolawole
    1204–1208
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1204.1208

  • Distribution of Heavy Metals in Bones, Gills, Livers and Muscles of (Tilapia) Oreochromis niloticus from Henshaw Town Beach Market in Calabar Nigeria

    Edem Christopher A., Osabor Vincent, Iniama Grace, Etiuma Rebecca, Eke Joseph
    1209–1211
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1209.1211

  • Culture of Food Preservation among Bushehrian People in Iran

    Maryam Ravanipour, Masoumeh Ravanipour, Shahnaz Pouladi, Hakimeh Vahedparast, Mohammadreza Yazdankhahfard, Fatemeh Hajinejad, Heidarali Abedi
    1212–1217
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1212.1217

  • Consumer Awareness on Food Poisoning

    Semra Akar Sahingoz, Hande Sahin
    1218–1223
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1218.1223

  • Selective Amplification of SEA, SEB and SEC Genes by Multiplex PCR for Rapid Detection of Staphylococcus aureus

    Hamed Ahari, Delavar Shahbazzadeh, Ali Misaghi
    1224–1228
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1224.1228

  • Utilization of Concentrate Supplements Containing Varying Levels of Sunflower Seed Meal by Growing Goats Fed a Basal Diet of Corn Silages

    Pramote Paengkoum, M. Wanapat
    1229–1234
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1229.1234

  • Food Security and Resource Allocation among Farming Households in North Central Nigeria

    H. Ibrahim, M. Bello, H. Ibrahim
    1235–1239
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1235.1239