Archive:: International Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2021

Determination of Appropriate Compost Based Nursery Media Preparation for Pineapple (Annanas comosus MERR L.) Seedling Growth at South Ethiopia

Leta Ajema Gebisa

Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2021

Pages: 14-20

Received: 5 July 2021

Accepted: 19 July 2021

Published: 24 July 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijbc.20210602.11

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Abstract: The experiment was conducted at Awada Agricultural Research Center found at south Ethiopia to determine a proper ratio of compost to top soil ratio that enhanced growth of pineapple at seedling stage. The experiment was arranged in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replication. Seedlings were raised from ground slip and planted in ... Show More

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Properties of Partially Purified Rhodanese from Leaves of Cassava in Owo Southwestern Nigeria

Omowumi Funke Adedugbe, Oluwatosin Desola Owolala, Olutosin Samuel Ilesanmi

Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2021

Pages: 21-25

Received: 10 August 2021

Accepted: 25 August 2021

Published: 19 November 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijbc.20210602.12

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Abstract: Introduction: Rhodanese is a transferase enzyme that catalyses detoxification of cyanide. Cyanide is popular for its presence in a wide variety of food materials that are consumed by animals especially man. In this work, we investigated the partially purified rhodanese from cassava leaves in order to ascertain its suitability for cyanide detoxifica... Show More

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Acetylation of Cinnamic Acid and Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of the Resultant Derivative

Olawale Hakeem Oladimeji, Promise Omoridion Owere, Paschal Chidera Anthony

Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2021

Pages: 26-29

Received: 5 July 2021

Accepted: 27 July 2021

Published: 23 November 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijbc.20210602.13

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Abstract: Background: Cinnamic acid is a white crystalline substance, chemically known as 2(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoicacid or benzopropenoic acid. It is a mono-carboxylic acid naturally occurring in plants with low toxicity and serves as a flavoring agent in the food, pharmaceutical and perfumery industries. Objectives: The rising incidence of deleterious and h... Show More

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