Theses

Taxonomic Study On Manihotesculenta (Crantz) And Ma Nihotglaziovii (Mull . Arc.) Complex In Nigeria

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Anatomical, histochemical, palynological and chemical Composite)n studies Were conducted on four varieties of cassava ( NR-8082., NR-8083,NR-82 12. and NR-30572) collected from...

85 pages (15228 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Rheological Properties And Quality Parameters Of Soymilk Products Treated With Selected Gums

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Application of gums derived from Colocasia esculenta and Detariurn microcarpurn in malted soymilk and soy yoghurt was studied. Gum was extracted and purified from C. esculenta and...

156 pages (24863 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Processing On Nutrient And Anti Nutrient Components Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentals) Leaves

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The effects of processing on nutrient and antinutrient components of fluted pumpkin leafy (FP) vegetable were investigated. The processing methods used were; fresh, hot water...

118 pages (22378 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Responses Of Some Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Ungukulata (L.) WALP) Varieties To Sowing Date, Phosphorus And Potassium Fertilizers And To Planting Densities In A Tropical Ultisol

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Three field experiments on three vegetable cowpea varieties with contrasting growth habits were conducted at the Eastern Farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike....

128 pages (27926 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors And Metabolic Abnormalities In HIv Patients On And Not On Therapy In Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

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The impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Antiretroviral 'therapy (ART) on cardiovascular and metabolic events were evaluated in 154 HIV patients, aged 15-55...

212 pages (45654 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Antioxidant Status Of Unripe Plantain And Its Effect On Oxidative Stress In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rabbits.

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Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases associated with hyperglycemia.lts is a major world wide public problem made more acute in Africa by low socio-economic...

83 pages (13672 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Gamma Irradiation On Fungal Post-Harvest Deterioration Of Cassava Tuber

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Three varieties of gamma (y) irradiated and non-gamma irradiated cassava (SMS 909-25, COL 2215 and COL 1734) were investigated for susceptibility to post-harvest fungal rot by ...

64 pages (15619 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Microbiological And Physicochemical Evaluation Of Some Cough Syrups During Storage

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Fifty samples often different brands of cough syrups were amazed for microbial quality during storage at ambient temperature (28±2°C) and refrigeration temperature (4±2°C). ...

86 pages (15826 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Comparative Analysis Of The Training Needs And Job Performance Of Field Extension Workers In Abia And Akwa-Ibom States, Nigeria

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This work compared the training needs and job performance of field extension workers in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. The study utilized both primary and secondary data with...

132 pages (27057 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Micro Finance Scheme Of The National Special Programme On Food Security (NSPFS) On Livelihoods And Well-Being In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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The overall purpose of the study was to assess the operations and effect of microfinance scheme of the National Special Programme on Food Security on Livelihoods and Wellbeing in...

121 pages (31946 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Incidence Of Foetal Wastage In Goat And Cattle In Umuahia And Aba Abattoirs In Abia State

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The study was conducted to assess the extent of foetal losses due to the slaughtering of pregnant animals for meat in Aba and Umuahia main abattoirs in Abia State. The total of ...

58 pages (9933 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Relationship Between Markers And Quantitative Faith In The Nigerian Local Chicken

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A 20 — week experiment was conducted to determine the relationship between markers and some quantitative traits in the Nigerian local chicken. A total of fifty normal female...

63 pages (10826 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of The Ethno Veterinary Plant (Spondias Mombin L. Hog Plum) On Milk Yield And Performance Of West African Dwarf (Wad) Ewes

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Twelve West African (WAD) ewes and their twelve lambs were used to study the effects of the ethno veterinary plant; Spondias mombin L (hog plum) on milk yield, milk composition, udder...

88 pages (17895 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Fallow Species And Fallow Duration On Soil Fertility, Biomass And White Yam (Diosorea Rotunda Ta Poir) Production

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Field experiments were conducted between 2003 and 2006 to study the effect of fallow species and fallow duration on biomass production, soil nutrient contents, weed control and...

70 pages (14609 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Influence Of Egg Size And Feeding Regimes On Growth Traits Of Broilers

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The egg is both the origin and the end product of poultry production. The fertile egg which is capable of incubation and hatching is obviously the origin of a new generation of chickens,...

58 pages (12540 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Toxicological Evaluation Of Aqueous And Ethanolic Leaf Extracts Of Sansevieria Liberica (Gerome And Labroy) In Rats

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The aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves of Sansevieria liberica were investigated for acute and sub acute toxicological patterns in Wistar rats. Subacute (28 days) studies...

92 pages (19924 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Genetic Diversity In Some Yams (Dioscorea Spp) Of West Africa

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The West African yam collections held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan (IlTA) were characterized using the standard descriptor list for yam ...

165 pages (38839 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of National Agricultural Research System (NARS) In South-East Agro-Ecological Zone Of Nigeria

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The study evaluated the effectiveness of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) in the Southeast Agro ecological zone of Nigeria. Three states were sampled for study...

223 pages (49146 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Antimicrobial Resistant Patterns Of Bacterial Isolates From Urinary Tract In Pregnant And Non Pregnant Women In Aba

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The antimicrobial resistant patterns of urinary tract bacterial isolates in females oichilc! bearing age was carried out. Mid stream urine samples from 200 pregnant women...

138 pages (23462 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Enhancing Biodegradation Of Crude Oil Polluted Soil By The Use Of Nutrient Supplements

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A bioremediation study was canied out on soil experimentally polluted with Bonny Light crude oil by supplementation with organic and inorganic nutrients (poultry manure, goat dung, sawdust...

110 pages (17619 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Production, Characterization And Optimization Of 'Kind1rmo' From Cowm1lk And Blends Of Cowmilk / Soymilk

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Studies on the full-fat traditionally fermented milk product (kindirmo) were carried out using survey, physicochemical, microbial and sensory techniques. Study objectives were to' find out...

256 pages (65743 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Physico-Chemical And Sensory Properties Of Fufu Flours Processed From Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMI) Resistant Varieties From Two Different Locations

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Fufu flours were processed from Cassava Mosaic Disease (CM1)) resistant varieties in Umudike and Onne locations. Their proximate composition, some functional and pasting ...

122 pages (27077 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Plant Spacing, Sowing Date, Intercropping And Fertilizer Studies With Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) In Southeastern Rainforest Belt Of Nigeria.

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Five field experiments were conducted in 2004 and 2005 cropping seasons at Obubra

to study the effects of plant spacing and sowing date on the growth and yield of

sesame; to evaluate the...

147 pages (31294 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Rural Farmers Credit Worthiness And Procurement Potentials Under Quoted Banks In Abia State, Nigeria.

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This study was designed to analyse the rural farmers credit worthiness and procurement potential under quoted banks in Abia State, Nigeria. The specific objectives included to...

102 pages (22687 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation And Characterization Of Genetic Diversity In Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas (L.) Lam) Genotypes

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Genetic diversity is essential for effective and efficient breeding programme. Planned plant introduction becomes inevitable when there is narrow genetic base for desirable...

106 pages (27172 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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