Theses

Physiological And Reproductive Responses Of Rabbit Does To Aspilia Africana

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Thirty four (30 does and 4 bucks) nulliparous Dutch breed of rabbit aged 5 - 6 monftis were used to investigate the physiological and reproductive responses of does to Aspi/ia...

177 pages (41226 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effect Of Unicef-Assisted Nutrition Programme On The Nutritional Status Of Rural Women In Abia State, Nigeria.

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This Study assessed the effect of UNICEF-Assisted Nutrition Programme on the nutritional status of rural women in Abia State. Primary data were used. Three out of the seventeen...

127 pages (26607 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Phenotypic Characterization Of West African Dwarf Sheep In Abia State, Southeast Nigeria

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Genetic improvement of ovine breeds has formally been achieved through the cioi t of e.\otic and local (indigenous) sheep to the d sad vantage of the latter ( alaLo aiRl \ crc. ...

72 pages (17238 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Determination Of Micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe And Mn) Requirement Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Soils Of Southeastern Nigeria.

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This research was carried out to determine maize (Zea mays L) requirement of Zn, Cu, Mn and Fe fertilization, through a correlation and calibration test, in laboratory, greenhouse and...

245 pages (57183 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effect Of Aqueous And Ethanolic Leaf Extracts Of Portulaca Oleracea L. On Some Biochemical Parameters In Streptozotozin (Stz) Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats

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The phytochemical content of Portulaca oleracea leaves were analysed and found to contain phenols, alkaloids, reducing sugar, flavonoids and taimins. The proximate composition...

123 pages (22103 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Plasma Iron, Zinc And Iodine Concentrations In Subjects Aged Nine To Sixteen Years In Abia State, Nigeria.

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The study determined the severity and prevalence of multiple micronutrient deficiency of iron, zinc and iodine among children aged 9-1 6ycars in Umuahia and Ohafia areas of Abia...

104 pages (18036 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Nutritional Status Of School Children 5-10 Years In Uyo Akwa Ibom State

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The study was carried out to determine nutritional status of school age children (5-10 years) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. Two schools were purposively used for the study....

70 pages (15254 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Growth Performance, Reproductive And Haematological Characteristics Of Rabbit Bucks Fed Boiled Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Seed Meal

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An experiment was conducted to determine the growth performance, blood parameters and reproductive characteristics of 8-week old male weaner rabbits fed 20% boiled pigeon pea seed...

94 pages (16865 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effect Of Storage On The Oxidative Stability Of Palm Oil Samples Produced From Elaeis Guineensis And Elaeis Oleifera

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The effect of storage on the oxidative stability of palm oil samples collected from NIFOR Benin and produced from Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oefera was investigated. Five oil...

65 pages (10403 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Predisposition To Atherosclerosis In Umuahia And Ishiacu Residents Using Elevated Lipid Levels As Indices.

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Arteriosclerosis is slowly progressing inflammatory disease characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the intimae of large and medium sized arteries. Elevated ...

153 pages (33639 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Diagnosis Of Systemic Lupu Erythematosus By Double Immunodiffusion Technique

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Serum obtained from a female patient confirmed to be systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) positive and serum from non-SLE female were used as antigen to induce antibody production...

66 pages (11407 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effects Of Cissus Quandragularis Extracts On Rats And Tilapia Fish

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Studies were carried out to investigate the effects of Cissus quandragularis on rat and tilapia fish. Phytochemicals present in the plant materials were also determined. Results ...

103 pages (21034 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effect Of Administration Of Aqueous Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina Del Leaves On Terine Contraction And Milk Production In Guinea Pigs

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The effects of aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalinu Del on litter weight gain, milk  production, uterine and mammary gland contraction amplitudes were studied using guinea...

78 pages (13665 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 years ago
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