Theses

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

A Study Of Heavy Metal Contamination In Aba Metropolis

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Heavy metal concentration of the soils, dust, water, sediment, plants and fish samples in the terrestrial and aquatic environment of Aba North, I and 2, Aba south 1 and 2 and Asa...

177 pages (35073 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effecfs Of Fertilizer Application And Water Stress (Drought) On Tile Chemical Compositions And Antimicrobial Activities Of The Leaves Of Ocimum Gra Tissimum (L) And Gongronfma Latifolium (Bentu).

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The effect of fertilizer application and water stress (drought) on the chemical composition and antimicrnbial activity of Ocinnun gralisthmnn L and Goigroneina lalifolium Benth...

148 pages (34399 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Control Of Insect Pests Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata L. Wilczek), Using Synthetic Pesticides, Mineral Oils And Neem

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Field studies were conducted at the sub-station of the National Horticultural Research Institute, Okigwe Imo State during the early and late seasons of 2006 and 2007 to monitor...

130 pages (23555 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Studies On The Effects Of Abattoir Effluents On The Water Quality Of Aba River, Abia State, Nigeria

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The effects of abattoir effluents on the water quality of Aba River was studied. Quantitative and physico-chemical. examinations of the samples revealed that there was an...

93 pages (21085 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Anatomical, Histochemical And Physiological Studies On Some Sugarcane Cultivars

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Investigations on the anatomical, histochemical and physiological features of eleven sugarcane cultivars (Umuariaga Local, BD96-OO1, BD96-01O, C062175, BD94-005, BD96-016,...

91 pages (13202 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

The Distribution Of Antibiotic Resistant Wound Pathogens Amongst Patients, Staff And Nvironment Of The Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

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Swabs from wounds sites, sinks, disinfectant, water and hands of personnel in eight wards of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia were investigated for contamination by bacteria....

61 pages (9357 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Factors Influencing Adoption Of Agricultural Labour-Saving Technologies Among Women Farmers In Abia State, Nigeria

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The study focused on the factors influencing adoption of agricultural labour-saving technologies among women farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. The myriad of socio- economic ...

128 pages (31389 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Vitamin E Supplementation On The Reproductive Performance Of Sows

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Three experiments evaluated the effect of vitamin E supplementation on the growth and reproductive performance of female pigs. In the first experiment, twelve Large White x ...

143 pages (29505 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

An Investigation Into The Use Of Leguminous Cr01' Residues And Wood Ash For Improving Soil Conditions And Productivity Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Southeast Nigeria.

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Soils of southeast Nigeria are predominantly acidic, sandy, and physically fragile. They are also deficient in organic mailer, nitrogen and basic callous. Because of...

228 pages (37780 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Electrical Resistivity Survey To Investigate Causes Of Borehole Failure Within Ikwuano/Umuahia Area Of Abia State, Se Nigeria

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This study presents an overview of electrical resistivity survey carried out within lkwuano/Umuahia area and its environs. There has been prevailing shortage of potable water...

130 pages (23391 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Mosquito Vectors And Lymphatic Filariasis In Some Selected Local Government Areas Of Abia State, Nigeria

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A study on mosquito vectors and lymphatic filariasis was conducted in twelve (12) communities in four (4) local government areas of Abia State, Nigeria. Four hundred and ninety...

172 pages (27439 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Physico-Chemical Properties And Heavy Metal Contamination Of Imo-River

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The concentration of heavy metals in Imo-River was determined from source to tributaries using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), to ascertain the influence of urbanization and...

111 pages (22531 words) · Theses · 4 years ago
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