Abstract: The present study was aimed at analyzing the chemical composition of the crude extract of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L.) cladode and examine its suitability for fungal culture media. For this purpose cactus pear cladode samples were collected from Haramaya University campus Model School area. The chemical composition analysis was done according to standard procedures. The growth of five fungal species (R. stoloinfer ATCC 1052, P. digitatum ATCC 2560, A. niger ATCC 1232, T. a...
Abstract: The present study was aimed at analyzing the chemical composition of the crude extract of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L.) cladode and examine its suitability for fungal culture media. For this purpose cactus pear cladode samples were collected from Haramaya University campus Model School area. The chemical composition analysis was done according to standard procedures. The growth of five fungal species (R. stoloinfer ATCC 1052, P. digitatum ATCC 2560, A. niger ATCC 1232, T. a...
Abstract: The study of indigenous knowledge on utilization of native plants as source of Medicine is important to conserve and preserve indigenous knowledge for next generation. This study was conduct to document indigenous knowledge and medicinal plants used by the people of Wadera District. A total of 100 respondents (age≥20) were selected to collect information on medicinal plants selected Kebele. Of these 10 key informant were selected purposely based on recommendation by local elders ...
Abstract: Intestinal parasitic infections are growing problems worldwide and have been described as constituting the greatest worldwide cause of illnesses and deaths. Entamoeba histolytica / dispar and Giardia lamblia are major causes of infection among protozoan parasites which infect most school children. However, there was no research conducted so far in this regard in the selected study area. Thus, the major objective of the present study was to assess the prevalence of parasitic intesti...
Abstract: Garden cress is a fast growing annual herb that is native to Ethiopia. Its seeds are rich source of proteins, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, other essential nutrients and phytochemicals. The aim of the present study was to investigate the physicochemical properties and biological activities of the oils from garden cress seeds and leaves using solvent extraction methods. The oil extraction was done in Soxhelt apparatus using petroleum ether as a solvent. The physicochemic...
Abstract: The present study was intended to investigate phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activities of endophytic fungi isolates from red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L. )Leaf and Root peels . The red beet leaf and root samples were as potential source of endophytic fungi. The surface of samples were disinfectant. Fungal culturing and identifications of genera were made according to fungal identification manual. The phytochemical screening of methanolic extracts of Endophytic fungal isolate...
Abstract: Banana is an edible fruit and herbaceous flowering plant belonging to genus musa and family musaceae.Banana is a source of natural antioxidants and has good antimicrobial potential. Banana Peel is nutritional and rich in phytochemical compounds than its pulp. Characterization of the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi extracted from banana peel and pulp is the main purpose of this study.The banana fruit sample was collected from dingete locality Gemechis di...
Abstract: Papaya (C. papaya) is a medicinal plant due to its specific enzymes and bioactive compounds. Besides its nutritional properties, leaves and seeds are the most useful part among all used parts for the medicinal purpose. The present study is undertaken to investigate phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of aqueous and methanol extracts of papaya leaf and seed. The qualitative screening of phytochemicals was conducted using water and methanol as solvents. ...
Abstract: The frequency of ABO and Rh-D blood group vary ethnically, geographically and from one population to another. Information on the distribution of ABO and Rh- D blood group is essential in relation to blood transfusion, clinical studies, genetic research and other health determination. There is no previous study reported the distribution of ABO and Rh- D blood groups in the population of Bordodde town. The aim of the present study was to determine Frequency of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Gr...
Abstract: Ethnobotanical studies are useful in documenting, analyzing and communicating knowledge and interaction between biodiversity and human society. The objective of this study was to conduct ethnobotanical study and document medicinal plants and indigenous knowledge in Tulo district. Ethnobotanical data was collected from December 2019 to January 2020 using semi-structured interview, focus group discussion and direct field observation with 80 randomly selected non traditional healers a...
Abstract: Ethiopia has rich flora with different plant species having use in health care system based on local indigenous knowledge. However, documented Ethnobotanical information was lacking in Aseko Woreda. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate and document Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by indigenous people in Aseko Woreda, Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. A total of 116 informants aged 25 and above were selected to collect ethnobotanical data. Out of t...
Abstract: Endophytes demonstrate great potential sources for new bio active compounds. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to assess biological activities including antioxidant and antimicrobial potentials of endophytic fungal extracts from coriander leaves and seeds. The samples were surface sterilized before used as endophytic fungal culture. The result of macroscopic and microscopic characterization of the fungal isolates demonstrated the presence of three genera of endophytic fun...
Abstract: Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) belongs to the family Musaceae, and is one of the oldest cultivated herbaceous and monocarpic banana-like food security crops in Ethiopia. Microbes which colonize living internal tissues of plants without causing any harm to their host can be used for testing their antioxidant potential under controlled conditions. These microbes protect their hosts from adverse conditions by secreting bioactive secondary metabolites. Therefor, the presen...
Abstract: Ethnobotanical study was conducted inselected six kebeles of three districts (Sofi, Direteyara & Erer ) of harari regional state, Ethiopia with the objective of identifying and documenting the medicinal plants used by indigenous people to treat both human and livestock ailments. Ethnobotanical data were collected from December 1-30, 2019 byusing semi structured interviews, focus group discussion & filed observation and structured questioners from traditional medicinal practitioners...
Abstract: Portulaca oleracea L. commonly known as Purslane is a herbaceous weed. Purslane is a very good source of alpha Linolenic acid, which is an omega-3- fatty acid. The aim of this study was to determine the Physico chemical properties and antioxidant activities of oil from purslane leaf, stem and seed with respect of major quality parameter. The oil extraction and oil qualities analysis were carried out in animal nutrition and biotechnology laboratory respectively. The major parameter ...