Plant Science and Biotechnology

Evaluation ofthe Effect ofCrude Oil Polluted Soil on the Anatomy, Heavy Metal and Mineral Contents ofPueraria phaseoloides and Centrosema pubescens as potential Phytoremediators:- Uwalaka, Bernard N

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The effect of crude oil polluted soil on the anatomy, heavy metal content and mineral composition of Centrosema pubescens and Pueraria phaseoloides was investigated the experiment was a...

Theses · 20 days ago

Screening Of Phytochemical Constituents In The Leaves Of Senna Alata (L)Roxband Breynid Nivosd (W.Bull).Small For Acute Toxicity And Antimicrobial Activity:- Ndukwe, Nancy N

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Ethanol, methanol and chloroform leaf extracts of Senna alata and Breynia nivosa were used for evaluation of antimicrobial activity against seven clinical isolates of pathogenic bacteria...

Theses · 20 days ago

“The Effect of X-ray on Germination and Genetics of Breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne), Locust bean [Parkia biglobosa (Jacq)] Benth and African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth):- Odeyemi, Solomon A

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This study examined the effects of different doses of x-ray on seeds germination of three selected indigenous forest fruit trees. Dosimetry test was carried out for the three plant species...

Theses · 20 days ago

Studies on the Morphological and Molecular Attributes of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) varieties:- Onuoha, Nneka

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Groundnut is a self-pollinated crop and an important oil seed crop that possesses limited variability. This present study was aimed at ascertaining the effects of x-ray mutagen on the...

Theses · 20 days ago

"Effect of diesel polluted soil on the germination, growth, and anatom)' of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.), african yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa L.) and bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L.:- Nwokeocha. Osita W

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The effect of diesel on germination, grow th performance and anatomy of Pigeon pea ' (Cajanus cajan}. African Yam bean (Sphenosty/is stenocarpa) and Bambara groundnut (Vigna...

Theses · 27 days ago

Determination Of Biochemical Composition Of And Genetic Diversity Among Ten Maize (Zea Mays L.) Varieties Assessed By Rapid Markers:- Ndukwe, Okorie K

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 A study was carried out to determine the biochemical composition of and genetic diversity among ten maize (Zea mays L.) varieties assessed by Rapid Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD)...

Dissertations · 27 days ago

Evaluation And Control Of Some Pathogenic Organisms Of Sweet Potato Tuber Rotin Storage Using Plant Extracts.:- Ezigbo, Christian

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 This research was on the evaluation and control of some pathogenic organisms of sweet potato tuber rot in storage using plant extracts. The study was carried out carried out to test...

Theses · 27 days ago

Morphological and Chemical Characteristics of some neglected Leafy Vegetables:- Umunnakwe Elizabeth C.

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The morphological, chemical and nutrient composition of six (6) neglected leafy vegetables; Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Crassocephalum crepidioidcs, Diplazium sammatii, Laportea ovalifolia...

Projects · 2 months ago

Morphological, Physiological And Genetic Variability In Soybean Varieties As Influenced By Fertilizer Application:- Umeh, Maria O

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The study was conducted to determine the morphological, physiological and genetic variability in soybean varieties as influenced by fertilizer application. Sixteen (16) varieties of...

Dissertations · 2 months ago

Phytochemical and antimicrobial activity or two Nigeria medicinal plants:- Uchendu Ogochukwu B. C.

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 The antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of the bark of Tetrapleura tetraptera and Xylopia aethiopica were carried out. The two plant species indicate the presence of...

Projects · 2 months ago

“Study On The Effects Of Different Levels Of X-Irradiation On Growth Parameters And Associated Molecular Changes In Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench):- Akanwa, Franklin E

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 This research work was aimed at investigating the dosimetry of X-ray doses on three okra (Abelmoschus esculentus. L Moench) varieties (TAE38, Oboro dwarf and Okra hausa), the effects...

Theses · 2 months ago

Effects of Organic fertilizer on the chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the leaves of Ocinium gratissinium :- Eke, Ogbenyealu J

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This study determined the effect of organic fertilizer on the proximate, vitamins, mineral, essential oil and antimicrobial activities on the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum. The seeds of O....

Theses · 2 months ago

Effect of X-irradiation on the Growth Rate and DNA of Three Varieties of Eggplant, Ngwa Large (Solanum gilo L.), Ngwa 2 {Solarium gilo L.), and Gawuta (Solanum melongena L.):- Eze Chikodi

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The seeds of three varieties of eggplant - Ngwa large (Solanum gilo), Ngwa 2 (Solanum gild) and Gawuta (Solanum molongena) were exposed to X-irradiation at different X-ay dosages in...

Theses · 2 months ago

“Yield, Heavy Metal, Nutritional Evaluation, Amino Acid profile, and Lignocellulosic Evaluation of P. ostreatus varflorida (Eger) cultivated on three supplemented Palm substrates:- Achufusi, Jane N

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 The study was aimed at determining among the following: Cocos nucifera, fibre (CNF) Raphia vinifera head (RVH) and Elaeis guinensis head (EGH), supplemented with Rice husk (RH) at...

Dissertations · 2 months ago

Characterization Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp) Genotypes Using Physiological And Molecular Markers:- Afugbuom, Uchenna J

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Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) (2n = 22) is a tropical herbaceous annual legume that belongs to the family fabaceae. Several authors reported different areas as its centre of origin....

Dissertations · 2 months ago

“Effects of Salinity on the Growth and Viscosity of the Fruits of Okra (Ahelmoschus esculentus L.):- Ifediora. Nonyelum H

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 Okra (Abehnoschtis esculentus L.) belongs to the family Malvaceae. It originated from tropical Africa and was grown in the Mediterranean region. It is now grow in the warmer parts of...

65 pages (14929 words) · Dissertations · 3 months ago

The Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of Emilia sonchifolia, Boerhavia diffusa and Justicia carnea:- Uche Becky .0.

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The stem and leaves of the three plants (Justicia carnea , Boerhavia diffusa and Emilia sonchifolia) were screened for phytochemistry and antimicrobial activity. The crude components were...

53 pages (11073 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Bacteria And Anti-Fungl Activities Of Senseviera Liberica (Ger. And Labr.) On Pathogenic Isolates:- Onuoha, Udodirim

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A plant based diet reduces the risk of development of several chronic diseases. It is a fact that antioxidants contribute to this production. The present investigation was based on the...

62 pages (11204 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Physico-chemical properties and algae population in Anya stream:- Odo Mmaduabuchi P

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The physico-chemical qualities of Anya stream located within Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Ahia State Nigeria was assessed over the duration of six (6) months...

58 pages (9328 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

The Effect Of Some Plant Extracts On Post Harvest Fungal Isolate Of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon Esculentum L.) In Abia State:- Ogbuji, Victory A

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Isolation of rot causing fungi in tomato fruits purchased from four different markets in Ahia state was carried out on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) following standard procedures. The fungal...

69 pages (11259 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Comparative Study on the Anatomy of Some Diseased and Healthy Plants:- Okeke Chiemelie C

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Anatomical sections of matured plant parts (leaves and stems) from healthy and jdiseased potato, cassava, pumpkin and okro were studied. This study was carried [out to compare the anatomy...

54 pages (7555 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Fungi Associated With Post-Harvest Spoilage Of Carrot, Onion And Cucumber:- Okpara, Joseph H

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Fungi associated with postharvest deterioration of onion (Allium cepa), carrot (Dacus carrota) and cucumber (cucumis sativum) in abia state were investigated. Infected samples of these...

57 pages (10719 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Effects Of Cashew Leaves And Stem-Bark Extracts On The Germination Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L. Walp) And . - Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan L. Millsp) Seeds:- Ukaegbu, florence. O

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The experiment was conducted to observe the inhibitory effects of the leaves and stem-bark extract derived from Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) from the National Root Crops Research...

45 pages (7239 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Yield Potentials, Nutritional and Mycochemical Properties of Fruit-Bodies of Pleurotus Ostreatus var Florida.Eger, Grown on Andropogon Gayanus (kunth) Straw, Supplemented with Anthonata Macrophylla (P.beauv) Bark:- Okwuowulu, Eucharia O

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This work involved the investigation of the effect of substrates and substrate supplementation (Andropogen gayanus straw) and (Anthonotha macrophylla bark) on the yield and myco-chemical...

52 pages (9141 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Antioxidant And Hypoglycermic Potential Of Ethanol Extract Of Senna Alata Leaves:- Offor, Steadfast E

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Senna alata L.is a medicinal plant containing high antioxidant properties that play an ~ important role in the prevention of various degenerative diseases in the society and has ~ been...

48 pages (8168 words) · Projects · 3 months ago
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