Theses

Proximate Composition Of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas (L) Lam) Genotypes Under Umudike Conditions

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A field experiment was conducted at the Eastern farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike during 2007 cropping season. In the experiment, six varieties of sweet potatoes...

44 pages (7043 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Weed Control Methods For Sweet Potato Production On An Ultisol Infested With Panicum Maximum And Mimosa Species

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 Field experiments were conducted at the eastern farm of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and lila farm at Uyo central in 2007 rainy season to evaluate the effect...

70 pages (14421 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Growth And Early Egg Production Characteristics Of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix japonica) In Rainforest Zone Of South East Nigeria

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This study was...

41 pages (8262 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

A Comparative Study Of Occupational Hazards Identifiable In Three Industries In Umuahia Municipality, Abia State, Nigeria

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This Comparative research was carried out to determine the impact of work related hazards on the health and productivity of workers in selected industries in Umuahia, Abia State. Specific...

46 pages (6473 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Drying Methods On Total Carotenoids Content Retention In Pro-Vitamin A High Quality Cassava Flour

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Yellow root cassava also known as pro- vitamin A cassava, a result of biotechnology research, can be used to produce cassava moimoi, chiii-chin, gari, fufu and High Quality Cassava Flour...

105 pages (24214 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Physico-Chemical Properties Of Inland Valley Soil Treated With Compost Of Oyster Shell, Goat Droppings And Poultry Droppings

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 An experiment was conducted in the Soil Science Laboratory of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to investigate the effect of oyster shell, composted organic amendment...

44 pages (7736 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Physico-Chemical Properties Of Waterlogged Soils In Anantigha, Calabar South L.G.A. Cross River State

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Waterlogged soils cultivated with cocoyam in four locations in Anantigha, Calabar South, Cross River State were studied with a view to assessing changes in the V physico-chemical...

46 pages (7520 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Field Evaluation Of Ageratum Conyzoides (Goat Weed), Ricinus Communis (Castor Seeds) And Allum Stivum (Garlic) Aqueous Extracts On The Control Of Insect Pests Of Cowpea (Vigna Uniguiculata (L) Walp.) In Umudike, Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria

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 The study was conducted at the humid rainforest zone of South — Eastern Nigerian in Urnudike in Abia State, at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture to evaluate, Ageratuin...

40 pages (6912 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Adoption Of National Root Crops Research Institutes Value Added Cassava Technologies By Rural Women In Umuahia North Local Government

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 The study 0fl fanner adoption of National Root Crop Research Institution's value-added cassava technologies by rural women in Umuahia North Local (government Area of Abia State was...

73 pages (12825 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Comparative Analysis And Influences Of The Oils Of Dacryodes Edulis, Persea americana And Canarium schweinfurthii On Lipid Profile In Male Albino Rats

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This study investigated the fatty acid composition of Dacryodes edulis, Persea americana and Canarium schweinfurthii and the influences of their oils on lipid profile in male albino rats....

119 pages (23240 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Globalization And Commercialization On Cassava Production On And Export In Nigeria

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International trading arose because of the riced by nations to trade in goods and services in which they have comparative advantage. According to David Richard’s theory, a country should...

61 pages (12075 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Implementation Of The Skill-Based Curriculum In The Senior Secondary Schools For Youth Empowerment In Abia State Of Nigeria.

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This study sought to find out the extent to which the skill-based curriculum has been implemented in the senior secondary school in the three educational zones of Abia State, and how far it...

103 pages (25693 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Distribution And Checklist Of Lepidopteran Fauna In Parts Of Southeastern Nigeria And Observations On Aspects Of The Ecology Of Some Species

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Butterflies and moths are among the most common insect groups in tropical environments, but not much is known about their diversity and ecology in forest habitats such as in Nigeria. This...

185 pages (33856 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Antibiotic Producing Potentials Of Some Microorganisms Isolated From Agricultural Soils In Umudike, Abia State

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This study was undertaken to screen agricultural soils for potential antimicrobial metabolites. A total of nine different species of soil microorganisms were isolated from ninety (90)...

99 pages (22705 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Variability In Soil Structural Properties And Organic Carbon Storage In An Ultisol Under Different Landuse Types In South Eastern Nigeria

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A study was conducted at Umuahia North LGA, Abia State to ascertain the variability of structural properties and organic carbon storage of an Ultisol under selected landuse types. The area...

153 pages (39985 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Optimization Of Bitumen-Palm Kernel Oil Blend For Austempering

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This study involves evaluation of using bitumen-palm kernel oil blend as quenching media during the heat treatment of two grades of steel (0.56%C-Steel and 0.76%C-Steel) and ductile cast...

266 pages (55723 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Measurements Anji Analyses Of Noise Levels And Dose At Setraco Quarry Site, Ugwuele, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

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The study involved measurements and analyses of noise levels and doses for 14 weeks in setraco quarry ugwuele uturu. The quarry site were divided into three zones, more noise zone (A),...

72 pages (15289 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Correlating Family Functioning And Behavior Outcome Of Students In Tertiary Institutions In Akwa Ibom State

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This study was designed to ascertain the relationship between family functioning and the behaviour outcome of students in tertiary institutions. Seven research questions were raised to...

148 pages (35612 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Oil Spillage On Crop Productivity And Poverty Status Of Farmers In River State, Nigeria

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Crude oil exploration in Nigeria has been on the increase since 1956 when crude oil was discovered in commercial quantity in the country. The earnings from the petroleum industry in the...

128 pages (34798 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Impact Of Npk Fertilizer, Lime And Poultry Manure Application On Soil Microbial Diversity And Biomass Carbon In A Sweetpotato Soil Of NRCRI Umudike

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This study was conducted to evaluate and analyze the short term impacts of replacing mineral by organic fertilizers on the soil microbial and biochemical parameters relevant for soil...

87 pages (16558 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Chemical, Microbial And Sensory Qualities Of Ighu Dried In Locally Constructed Solar Dryers - A Response Surface Analysis

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The Chemical, microbial and...

157 pages (35149 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Interpretation Of Aeromagnetic Data For Gboko And Katsina - Ala Areas In The Middle Benue Trough

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The high resolution aeromagnetic data over Gboko and Katsina-Ala areas of the Middle Benue Trough, has been interpreted qualitatively and quantitatively to ascertain the accumulation...

121 pages (20492 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Organizational Climate And Academic Staff Job Satisfaction In Federal Universities In South East, Nigeria.

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Organizations that have goals to achieve would require satisfied and happy staff in their workforce. The ability of any university to take off and achieve its strategic goals is a function...

142 pages (33151 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Physicochemical Parameters, Heavy Metals In Bottom Sediments And Plankton Characteristics Of Earthen Ponds In University Fish Farm, Umudike Nigeria

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This study dealt with analysis of physicochemical parameters, heavy metals in bottom and plankton characteristics of earthen ponds in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,...

84 pages (16606 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Leaf Litter Production, Nutrient Cycling Rates, Growth And Yield Parameters Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Diospyros Crassifora (Hiern—FWTA) Plantation In Okwuta-Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

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Five experiments: leaf litter production, leaf litter decomposition, quantity of precipitation pathways, nutrient cycling of leaf litter and of precipitation pathways, and maize production...

265 pages (62319 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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