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Judith G. Makombu, Evans K. Cheruiyot, Francesca Stomeo, David N. Thuo, Pius M. Oben, Benedicta O. Oben, Paul Zango, Eric Mialhe, Jules R. Ngueguim, Fidalis D. N. Mujibi
Summary: This study aimed to develop a cost-effective SNP panel for genetic characterization of Macrobrachium species in Cameroon. After screening a previous set of 1,814 SNPs, a total of 72 core SNPs were chosen using conventional approaches and their discriminatory power was tested using various analyses. The panel of prioritized SNPs successfully distinguished Macrobrachium species with 100% accuracy, demonstrating its potential usefulness for this economically important species in Cameroon.
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Fisheries
QiQiao Wen, Wei Wang, LiLi Shi, ChengGui Wang, Siuming Francis Chan
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AQUACULTURE REPORTS
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Warachin Gangnonngiw, Malinee Bunnontae, Pattanapon Kayansamruaj, Saengchan Senapin, Jiraporn Srisala, Timothy W. Flegel, Kanokpan Wongprasert
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shokoofeh Shamsi, Lachlan Sibraa, Xiaocheng Zhu, Diane P. Barton
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Environmental Sciences
Qun Jiang, Ziyan Jiang, Shiqi Ao, Xiaojian Gao, Xinhai Zhu, Zirui Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang
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(2021)
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Jonathan Molcho, Rivka Manor, Maayan Shamsian, Gurucharan Sudarshan, Rivka Ofir, Danit Parker, Simy Weil, Hanin Wattad, Emily Hayun, Tom Levy, Eliahu D. Aflalo, Ayal Hendel, Amir Sagi
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Xi-Lian Li, Qiang Gao, Pei-jing Shen, Yu-fei Zhang, Wen-ping Jiang, Zhen-yuan Huang, Fei Peng, Zhi-min Gu, Xue-Feng Chen
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JOURNAL OF PROTEOMICS
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Yakun Wang, Jie Wei, Kunhao Hong, Nan Zhou, Xiaoli Liu, Xiaoyou Hong, Wei Li, Jian Zhao, Chen Chen, Liang Wu, Lingyun Yu, Xinping Zhu
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FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Fisheries
Yun Li, Qi Xu, Yuanyuan Gepan, Hong Liu, Jian Su, Xilin Dai
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AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Md Ashekur Rahman, Md Yeamin Hossain, Mostafa A. R. Hossain, Zoarder Faruque Ahmed, Ahmed Jaman, Jun Ohtomi
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Fisheries
Quanxin Gao, Jinping Luo, Peimin Liu, Shaokui Yi, Qiongying Tang, Jingfen Li, Zhenglong Xia, Guoliang Yang
Summary: This study explored the relationship between gut bacterial community composition and phenotypic traits in different morphotypes of giant freshwater prawn. The results showed that Lactococcus garvieae was the dominant bacterial species and the relative abundance of gut microbiota differed significantly among different morphotypes. Furthermore, there were significant associations between gut microbiota and phenotypic traits.
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Environmental Sciences
Bo Liu, Changyou Song, Qiang Gao, Bo Liu, Qunlan Zhou, Cunxin Sun, Huimin Zhang, Mingyang Liu, Dawit Adisu Tadese
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(2021)
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Fisheries
Lindan Sun, Feng Lin, Binbin Sun, Zhendong Qin, Keping Chen, Lijuan Zhao, Jun Li, Yulei Zhang, Li Lin
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DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Baharuddin Haslawati, Ibrahim Saadiah, Razman Pahri Siti-Dina, Murnira Othman, Mohd Talib Latif
Summary: This study used a cradle-to-farm Life Cycle Assessment to assess the potential environmental impacts of Macrobrachium rosenbergii farming in Malaysia. The study found that the farming phase had the largest impact on human carcinogenic toxicity and freshwater ecotoxicity. Overall, M. rosenbergii farming was found to have a low environmental impact, but further research on other aspects of sustainability is needed.
Review
Fisheries
Kianann Tan, Weimin Wang
Summary: This article reviews factors influencing the embryonic development of M. rosenbergii and key points in larval rearing that can promote its growth and survival. It also covers gonadal development and functional genes associated with the reproductive process. Understanding these topics is of importance for the culture and reproductive success of M. rosenbergii.
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G. Mwanga, F. D. N. Mujibi, Z. O. Yonah, M. G. G. Chagunda
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Biochemical Research Methods
Teresia M. Buza, Triza Tonui, Francesca Stomeo, Christian Tiambo, Robab Katani, Megan Schilling, Beatus Lyimo, Paul Gwakisa, Isabella M. Cattadori, Joram Buza, Vivek Kapur
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Microbiology
Naomi Nzilani Mumo, George Edward Mamati, Elijah Miinda Ateka, Fredah K. Rimberia, George Ochieng' Asudi, Laura M. Boykin, Eunice M. Machuka, Joyce Njoki Njuguna, Roger Pelle, Francesca Stomeo
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
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Microbiology
Fatma Hussein Kiruwa, Samuel Mutiga, Joyce Njuguna, Eunice Machuka, Senait Senay, Tileye Feyissa, Patrick Alois Ndakidemi, Francesca Stomeo
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Plant Sciences
Godfrey Wokorach, Geoffrey Otim, Joyce Njuguna, Hilary Edema, Vincent Njung'e, Eunice M. Machuka, Nasser Yao, Francesca Stomeo, Richard Echodu
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(2020)
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Felix M. Kibegwa, Rawlynce C. Bett, Charles K. Gachuiri, Francesca Stomeo, Fidalis D. Mujibi
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
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B. Venkatesh
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
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Genetics & Heredity
Kwondo Kim, Taehyung Kwon, Tadelle Dessie, DongAhn Yoo, Okeyo Ally Mwai, Jisung Jang, Samsun Sung, SaetByeol Lee, Bashir Salim, Jaehoon Jung, Heesu Jeong, Getinet Mekuriaw Tarekegn, Abdulfatai Tijjani, Dajeong Lim, Seoae Cho, Sung Jong Oh, Hak-Kyo Lee, Jaemin Kim, Choongwon Jeong, Stephen Kemp, Olivier Hanotte, Heebal Kim
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Virology
Francis M. Mwatuni, Aggrey Bernard Nyende, Joyce Njuguna, Xiong Zhonguo, Eunice Machuka, Francesca Stomeo
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Getinet Mekuriaw Tarekegn, Johanna Karlsson, Cecilia Kronqvist, Britt Berglund, Kjell Holtenius, Erling Strandberg
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JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
Athumani Nguluma, Martina Kyallo, Getinet Mekuriaw Tarekegn, Rose Loina, Zabron Nziku, Sebastian Chenyambuga, Roger Pelle
Summary: The Small East African (SEA) goat in Tanzania shows high genetic diversity with 389 haplotypes and multiple maternal origins. Majority of the haplotypes belong to Haplogroup A, while Haplogroup B and G also exhibit variation within populations. Tanzania goats share haplotypes with Kenyan, South African, Namibian, and Mozambican goats, indicating some degree of genetic exchange within the region.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Fredy Fabian Dominguez, Milly Edith Vega Crisanto, Rosa Liliana Solis Castro, Lourdes Vasquez Rojas, Vanessa Miluska Baylon Cuba, Gabriela Raquel Sucapuca Santos, Marcos Walter Sanjinez Salazar, Carlos Alberto Luque Ramos, Eric Mialhe
Summary: The study identified the changes in the intestinal microbiota of goats fed with cactus and Salicornia, showing that high-fiber diets can promote the growth of specific microbial groups, aiding in the adaptation of goats to different feed sources.
OPEN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2022)
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Ecology
Patrick Baenyi Simon, Joseph Owino Junga, Getinet Mekuriaw Tarekegn, Eunice Machuka, Christian Keambou Tiambo, Dorine Kabange, Katunga Musale M. Dieudinne, Roger Vumilia Kizungu, Joel Winyo Ochieng, Roger Pelle
Summary: This study assessed the haplotype diversity and population dynamics of three indigenous goat populations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The results indicated weak differentiation and a single maternal origin among the studied goats. Additionally, an expansion in the history of these indigenous goat populations was observed.
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(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andualem Tenagne, Mengistie Taye, Tadelle Dessie, Bekalu Muluneh, Damitie Kebede, Getinet Mekuriaw Tarekegn
Summary: The study described the indigenous cattle reproductive performances, management practices and production limitations in north-western Ethiopia. Statistical analysis showed significant differences in livestock composition, reproductive performance and production constraints of cattle between agro-ecological zones. Feed shortage and disease prevalence were identified as the main problems in cattle production. The findings suggest that socioeconomic characteristics, management-level constraints and performance level of livestock are important for developing improvement strategies in different agro-ecological zones.
NJAS-IMPACT IN AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Patrick Baenyi Simon, Junga Owino Joseph, Joel Winyo Ochieng, Christian Keambou Tiambo, Getinet Mekuriaw Tarekegn, Eunice M. Machuka, Dorine Kabange, Katunga Musale, Arsene Mushagalusa Ciza, Roger Vumilia Kizungu, Roger Pelle
Summary: This study aimed to assess native goats in three agro-ecological zones in DR Congo, revealing that goats with high prolificacy were mainly from South Kivu. The study showed that body length was an important variable in discriminating goats from different ecological zones.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH
(2021)