Theses

Intakes Of Cassava Cyanide And Low Protein Diet In The Aetiology Of Tropical Pancreatitis In Rats

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The possible connection between low protein and cassava cyanide intake and the etiology of tropical pancreatitis was investigated in male albino Wister rats. Essential biochemical...

80 pages (13607 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Polyphenol Oxidase Activity And Antioxidant Changes Associated With Storage And Processing Of Four Food Crops.

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Four fresh food crops namely, Dioscorea rottindala (white yam), Xantliosonra spp. (cocoyam), 1pornoea batatas (sweet potato), and Solanurir tuherosum (Irish potato) were ...

81 pages (14514 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Acetic Acid Bacteria (Acetobacter Aceti) On Yeasts Growth And Metabolism During The Fermentation Of Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Juice

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Effect of acetic acid bacteria (Acetobacter aceti) on yeast growth and metabolism during fermentation of soursop juice was studied. Preliminary studies were carried out to...

80 pages (14842 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

A Study Of The Yeast Flora And Effect Of Pure Culture Seeding During The Fermentation Process Of Melon Pods For Recovery Of Seeds.

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Melons (Colocynthis citrullus L.) are widely grown in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa for their seeds, which are rich in proteins and oil (Oyenuga and Fetuga 1975; Oyolu...

55 pages (8450 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Cultivation, Yield Performance And Nutritional Composition Of Hypsizygus Ulmarius (Bull.: Fr.) Redhead (Elm Oyster) On Some Agro Wastes

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This study investigated the cultivation, yield performance and nutritional composition of Hypsizygus ulmarius grown on agricultural waste from Musa sapientum (MS), M paradisiaca...

88 pages (19120 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Home Environments As Correlate Of Premarital Sex Among In- School Adolescents In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State

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This study sought to find out how home environments correlate with in-school adolescents' involvement in premarital sex using senior secondary school 2 students in Umuahia North...

88 pages (19120 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Farm Situation And Needs Analysis Of University - Selected Communities In Aba State, Nigeria.

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Various strategies are being adopted to raise agricultural growth and increase food security as well as to empower farmers in agricultural activities. This study was on Farm Situation...

163 pages (37410 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Investigating The Chemical Composition And Antibacterial Activity Of An Aquatic Plant, Nymphaea Alba L.

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Dried leaves of nymphaea alba were extracted with absolute ethanol. Partitioning of the crude extracts between chloroform and water (1:1), petroleum ether and aqeous methanol...

55 pages (9229 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Used Lubricating Oil-Polluted Soil On Growth And Development Of Vetiver (Chrysopogon Zizanioides (Linn.) Nash ) And Horse Grass(Andropogon Tectorum Schum And Thonn (Poaceae))

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This study examined the effects of used lubricating oil-polluted soil on the morphology, anatomy, growth and development of chrysopogon zizanioides and Andropogon tectorum. Top...

114 pages (18591 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Inhibition Of The Corrosion Of Mild Steel In H2so4 By Ethanol Extract Of Some Vegetables

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The inhibitive and adsorption characteristics of ethanol extracts of Gnetum africana, Heinsia crinata, Lasianthera africana, Piper guinensis, and Vernonia amygdalina on the...

198 pages (28691 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Serum Iron Status Of Pregnant Women Attending Traditiona Birth Attendants (TBAS) In Ebonyi State

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285 pregnant voinen \VI1() attended antcnatal It the traditional birth attendant hone were taste in the study. A structured well validated questionnaire was used to determine...

121 pages (25054 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Component Densities, Relative Sowing Time And Fertilizer Rates On The Performance Of Garden Egg (Solanurm Gilo) And Egusi Melon (Colocynthis Citrullus) Intercropping System

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Three field experiments were conducted in the research field of National Horticultural Research Institute's substation at Mbato, Okigwe in 2009 and 2010. The first experiment ...

138 pages (32628 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Chemical Investigation Of Anticholinesterase Agent From Physostigma Venenosum (Calabar Bean)

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In the present investigation, the plant Physoslima venenosum (Esere) was selected based on its poisonous strength as the typical Calabar people see it as "Ordeal poison". The...

84 pages (15069 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Use Of Arachis Hypogaea (Groundnuts) For Estrous Synchronization In West African Dwarf Ewes

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Two trials were carried out to determine the extent Arachis hypogaea (Groundnuts) can be used to synchronize estrus in West African Dwarf (WAD) ewes. The first trial was carried...

70 pages (12473 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Phytoremediation Potentials Of Bryophyllum Pinnatum And Starchytarpheta Indica

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Phytoremediation potentials of Blyophyllum pinnatum and Starch ytarpheta indica were studied by cultivating raised samples of the plants on heavy metal contaminated soil. The...

89 pages (17609 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On Biodegradation Of Palm Oil Mill Effluents

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The biodegradation of effluent generated from palm oil mills were evaluated. The optimization of cultural conditions for degradation by the isolated organisms and assessment of...

185 pages (41713 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On The Cassava Anthracnose Disease Caused By Colletotrichuin Gloeosporioides L Sp Manihotis Henn (Penz) In The Major Cassava - Growing Areas Of Akwa Ibom State In Southeastern Nigeria

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Survey of the cassava anthracnose disease (CAD) was conducted in the wet and dry seasons of 2006 and 2007 in six major cassava-growing areas of Akwa Ibom State. Five farms in each...

137 pages (25070 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Phytoremediation Potential Of Selected Mucuna Species In Crude Oil Polluted Soils.

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Phytoremediation uses plants whose rhizospheres are able to accumulate heavy metals from the soil. The phytommediation and phytoindication potential of three Mucuna species in...

108 pages (22118 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On Aspergillus Niger And Penicillium Oxialicum As Biocontrol Agents Of The Storage Pests Si To Phil Us Zeamays Of Maize (Zea Mays) And Callosobruchus Maculatus Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata) In Nigeria

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The potentials of fungi; Aspergillus niger and Penici/lium oxalicun, in checking weevils, callosobruchus maculahis (Fab) and Silophiliis zeamais (Molt) in stored grains were ...

116 pages (20895 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On Boron Chemistry Of Some Soils In Southeastern Nigeria And Its Effect On Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea L. Var. Ex — Darker) Performance


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The primary sources of boron in most soils are boron — containing minerals of either the very insoluble tourmaline and the volatile emanations of volcanoes or the very soluble...

186 pages (46487 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Traditional Methods Of Sheep Ani) Coat Production In Isuikwuato Local Government Area

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A survey was conducted to investigate the prevailing diseases and management practices of sheep and goats in four communities of lsuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia ...

64 pages (13836 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Influence Of Poultry Manure And NPK Fertilizer On Selected Soil Properties, Nutrient Uptake, Growth And Yield Of Two Cocoyam Cultivars In An Ultisol Of South Eastern Nigeria

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A field study was conducted at the University of Uyo Teaching and Research Farm for two cropping seasons (2005 and 2006) to evaluate the influence of poultry manure (PM) and NPK...

194 pages (29433 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Pollution And Resource Use Efficiency Among Pig Farmers In Imo State, Nigeria

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The remarkably low performance of pig farmers and the apathy to pig farming due to the enviroqmental pollution caused by piggeries in areas where they are located, necessitated...

158 pages (37069 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Application Of Remote Sensing Technique In The Mapping Of Soils Of Ikot-Ekpene Area Of Akwa-Ibom State

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Information on soil characteristics and terrain form is essential in the description and mapping of soils. Thus information on the soil of lkot-Ekpene area is used for this study,...

69 pages (14066 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Determination Of The Chemical Compositions Of Two Tropical Seeds: Adenanthera Pavonina And A Riocarpus Heterophyllus


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Nigeria has favorable agricultural conditions with respect to land and climate. These conditions support the growth and production of a wide range of tropical and sub-tropical...

138 pages (25209 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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