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Construction Of Uninterruptible Power Supply Using Solar Energy

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 In this work an uninterruptible power supply system that can be continually charged by the sun, has been Constructed using a photovoltaic panel regulated to desired voltage. Source...

160 pages (30026 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Root And Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP) On Commercialization Of Root And Tuber Crops In Abia State, Nigeria.

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This study was designed to examine the effect of root and tuber programme on commercialization of root and tuber crops in Abia State of Nigeria. Root and tuber crops have grown in...

74 pages (17935 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Optimization Of Divalent Cation Concentrations On Ethanol Production From Cassava Starch Hydrolyzata, Using Immobilized Saccharomyces Pastorianus

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Divalent cations (Mg2 , Zn2Ca2 ) are known to directly influence fermentative metabolism in yeast and consequently increase ethanol yield. The bioavailability of these cations and the...

161 pages (33075 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Processing On The Nutritional And Organoleptic Qualities Of Freshwater Snail (Pila Ovata) Meat

 

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Freshwater snails (Pila ovata) obtained from local harvesters, processed by blanching, salting, fermenting and frying were studied and the result compared to the raw unprocessed and...

88 pages (18434 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Impact Of Standard Costing On Managerial Decision Making With Respect To Organization Profitability (A Study Of Ferdinand Industry Urualla In Ideato L.G.A Imo State)

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The study appraised the impact of standard costing on managerial decision making with respect to organization pro itahility application. The study made use of primary and secondary data....

97 pages (14157 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Phosphorus Forms And Sorption Capacity Of Earthworm Casts And Termite Mounds In Selected Areas Of Southeastern Nigeria

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 Phosphorus forms (available P, total P. Organic P, active inorganic P and Inactive inorganic phosphorus) and sorption capacity were evaluated on soils modified by termites and...

85 pages (18810 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Nutritional Potential And Functional Properties Of Defatted Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Seed Flour Protein Concentrate And Isolate.

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 Pumpkin (Curcubita pepo) seed was processed into defatted flour (CPF), which was further processed into protein concentrate (CPC), and protein isolate (CPI) using alkaline...

157 pages (30435 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Physico-Chemical Properties Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook .L.)

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Fluted pumpkin pulp (Telfairia occidentalis Hook .f. was subjected to various analyse which include evaluation of its nutritional properties (proximate), functional properties, mineral...

70 pages (12535 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Adoption Of Fertilizer By Food Crop Farmers In Ikeduru Local Government Area Of Imo StateT

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The study examined the level of adoption of fertilizer by food crop farmers in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. The specific objectives were to: identify the socio-economic...

69 pages (13261 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Participation Of Cocoa Farmers Co-Operative In Abia State Nigeria

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The study evaluated the participation of cocoa farmers in co-operatives in lkwuano Local Government Area of Abia State)Nigeria The objectives were to determine the socio-economic...

51 pages (8331 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Gender And Relative Efficiency In Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Butatas) Production In Imo State, Nigeria

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 It has been observed that women are involved in agricultural production generally and sweet potato production in particular, yet their contributions to food production have not been...

90 pages (23208 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Structural Adjustment And Cropped Area In Nigeria

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The broad objective of this study was to determine the effect of SAP on Cropped area and identify the factors that influence aggregate output of selected crops. The Before and After...

81 pages (20432 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Influence Of International Fund For Agricultural Development (IFAD) - Assisted Fisheries Intervention On The Wellbeing Of Coastal Fishing Communities Of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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This study sought to evaluate the impact of the IFAD assisted fisheries intervention in coasted communities of Akwa Ibom State. The study identified the personal characteristics of the...

97 pages (21261 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of National Special Programme For Food Security On Farmers In Benue State, Nigeria

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The study was designed to examine the National Special Programme for Food Security effect on farmers in Benue State Nigeria. It specifically looked at the socio- economic characteristics...

86 pages (16768 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Some Wood Pulp Properties Of Pinus Caribaea (Morelet) Grown In Oluwa Forest Reserve In Ondo State, Nigeria

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The study examined some wood pulp properties of Pinus caribaea(morelet) grown in Oluwa forest reserve ( a world bank assisted pulpwood project) in Ondo State, Western Nigeria. The study...

128 pages (26993 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Proximate, Anti Nutrient And Organoleptic Characteristics Of Bread And Biscuit Produced From Fermented Bambara Nut (Vigna Subterrenea) And Wheat Flour Blends

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The study developed and evaluated the proximate, antinutrients and sensory properties of bread and biscuit produced from fermented bambara nut and wheat flour blends. The cotyledons of...

146 pages (32235 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Some Seed-Dressing Fungicides On Fungal Pathogens Associated With Maize Kernels Grown In Umuahia, South East Nigeria.

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Thirty samples of maize kernels variety, Bende White, were obtained from the six (6) major markets (Ahiaukwu Market, Apumiri Market, Ndioru Market, Nkwoegwu Market, Town Market and...

88 pages (13014 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Performance Of Broilers Fed Raw Pigeonpea (Cajanus Cajan) Seed Meal Diets Supplemented With Lysine And/Or Methionine.

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Two hundred and seventy day old unsexed broilers were used to determine the performance, haematological indices, carcass characteristics and feed cost of broilers fed 30 or 40% raw pigeon...

128 pages (28318 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Determinants Of The Adoption Of Two NRCRI Improved Cassava Varieties (Tm 419 And Nr 8082) Among Farmers In Abia State, Nigeria.

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The study ascertained the determinants of adoption of two improved cassava '4 varieties developed and transferred by National Root Crops Research lnstitutc (NRCRI) Umudike to farmers in...

111 pages (19578 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Selected Sacred Forests Of Akwa Ibom And Cross River States Of Nigeria.

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This study which aimed at assessing selected sacred forests in Akwa Ibom and Cross River states of Nigeria, had as its objectives: identification of the tree species composition of the...

128 pages (32144 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

A Cross-Sectional Study Of Iron Status Of Children Between The Ages Of 12-24 Months In Ikwuano L.G.A Of Abia State, Nigeria

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A cross sectional study was conducted in some rural communities in Ikwuano Local Government Area (LGA) in Ahia state to determine iron status and prevalence of anaemia among children aged...

104 pages (23953 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Provision And Utilization O Safe Water Supply And Healthcare Facilities In Abia State, Nigeria (1999 2006)

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One of the limitations to the general welfare and economic growth of individuals, households and the rural areas at large remains that of inadequacies of social infrastructure. especially...

149 pages (33137 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Tillage, Weed Control Method And Mulching On Speargrass [Lmperata Cylindrica (L.) Raeuschel] Suppression And Soybean [Glycine Max (L.) Merr.] Yield In An Ultisol.

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Field studies were conducted at the Research Farm of the National Horticultural Research Institute (Nil IOR'F), Okigwe, imo State in the 2005 and 2006 cropping seasons to investigate the...

82 pages (15626 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Crop Density And Weed Control Methods On Weed Growth And Yield Of Okra In Umudike, South Eastern Nigeria

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 A field study was carried out during the 2005 dry and 2006 rainy seasons at the research farm of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to determine the effect of crop...

87 pages (17890 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

An Analysis Of The Utilization Of Coconut And Oil Palm Parts By Rural Homemakers In Orumba South Local Government Of Anambra State

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The study investigated the utilization of coconut and oil palm products in Orumba south Local Government Area of Anambra state. The objectives of the study were to find out the categories...

115 pages (19529 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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