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Isolation of fungal pathogens of cocoyam was undertaken at both pre and postharvest levels. At the pre harvest level four species of fungi were isolated, characterized and identified from...
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The bacteria associated on the external surface of houseflies (Musca domestica) collected from different canteens in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike was investigated. A...
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Microbiological and nutritional status of cassava flour was studied. Flours were produced form tubers of three cultivar of cassava TME 419 UMUCAS 37 and TMS 30572 respectively and using...
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Safety of food is a basic requirement of food quality. A total of 70 Ready to eat food samples (Jollof rice, Fried rice, and Moi-Moi), were randomly purchased from five different vendors in...
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The aim of the study was assessing the antibacterial effect of Methanol and Aqueous extracts of ginger and non-antibiotic drugs against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and ...
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The antimicrobial activity of the ethanolic and aqueous crude leaf extracts of Guava (Psidium guajava) leaf was evaluated against two clinical isolates namely Methicillin resistant ...
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A total number of 100 samples were collected from 22 different churches in Umuahia, Abia state. The samples were collected from the mouthpiece and handles of the various microphones with a...
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This research was done to determine the microbes present and the nutritional changes that occur when soybean is thermally processed to soymilk and then fermented to soy yogurt using starter...
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Several studies of the human environment have demonstrated colonization and contamination of objects such as door handles, faucets, phones, money, fabrics, and plastics. This study...
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The antibacterial activity of Garcinia kola seeds varieties extracted in ethanol and water was tested against some selected clinical bacteria isolates; Staphylococcus aureus,...
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In this study, the incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coliwas assessed. Fifty-six samples of poultry feed of starters, growers, layers, and finishers (from different manufacturers...
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Ethanol and biomass production from riped banana peels were undertaken using palm wine yeasts and Aspergillus niger. Riped banana peels were processed and its sugar content was determined...
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The nutrient and sensory evaluation of scones made from composite flour of roasted fluted pumpkin seed hungry rice was evaluated. Experimental design was used for this study. Scones were...
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Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excessive or imbalance in energy and nutrients intake. This study is carried out to evaluate malnutrition among children 2-5 years in Ohabiam, Uratta...
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The research was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition and sensory evaluation of bread produced from carrot, fermented maize and tiger nut residue flour blends. Fermented Maize...
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Chin-chin is a fried golden brown crunchy snack consumed by both children and adults. They are usually made from wheat grains which is not cultivated in tropical countries like Nigeria due...
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This study assessed the prevalence of malnutrition among children 2-5 years in Umuocham and Umuode Communities in Aba North LGA, Abia State. The study was a cross-sectional study. A random...
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This study assessed malnutrition among children 2-5 years in Umuafai, Umuezeala and Umuanna communities in Umuahia North Local Government Area (LGA) Abia State. The study employed a cross...
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The study was undertaken to determine the Food Security and Anthropometric Status of Adolescents Girls in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Data for this report was...
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The chemical composition of an underutilized spice (Cussonia bateri) in south east, Nigeria was evaluated. The seeds of the spice were procured from orie ugba market, Umuahia, after which...
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High prevalence of food insecurity experienced by many households in developing countries predisposes them to adopting coping strategies (CSs), some of which may put them at risk of...
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Malnutrition is common among children aged 6-24 months in developing countries.it increases the risk of mortality. Interventions to improve infant-feeding holds the promise of...
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Breastfeeding practices, including initiation and duration, are influenced by multiple interwoven factors. Among these factors, decisions regarding initiation and duration of breastfeeding...
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The lactation period is a major source of concern in developing countries because of its positive impact on the health and nutrition of mothers and children. Adequate nutrition for the...
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This study assessed household food security and anthropometric status of women in Bende L.G.A Abia State. The study was a cross-sectional study. A multi-stage sampling technique was...