Plant Science and Biotechnology

Effect Of X-Irradiation On The Anatomy, Proximate And Phyto-Chemical (Anti-Nutrient) Composition Of Red Pepper (Capsicum Frutenscens L.)

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This work investigated the effect of x-ray irradiation on the anatomy, proximate and anti-nutrient composition of the leaf of Capsicum frutescens. Seedlings of C. frutescens where exposed...

50 pages (7837 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Studies Of The Mitotic Chromosomal Differences Of Three Varieties Of Maize (Zea Maysl.)

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The mitotic chromosomal defferences of three varieties of maize (Zea mays everta, Zea mays saccharata and Zea mays turnicata) from root tips were investigated using squashing method. 0.05g...

41 pages (7405 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

X-Ray Mutagenic Effect On Germination And Growth Of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa Hochst Ex A. Rich)

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This research work was aimed at investigating the dosimetry of X-ray doses on two African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa Hochst ex A. Rich) accessions (Ikwuano and Akara), effects on...

92 pages (12257 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

THE EFFECT OF LEAF EXTRACT ON THE CONTROL OF ROT IN STORAGE YAM (Dioscorea species L.) (Azadirachta indica A.JUSS., Piper nigrum L., Vernonia amygdalina DEL. and Ocimum basilicum L.)

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The control of yam rot in storage using the leaf extract of Azadirachta indica, Piper nigrum, Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum basilicum. The experiment was conducted in the Laboratory...

47 pages (9662 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

LEAF AND STEM ANATOMY OF FOUR DIOSCOREA SPECIES D. ROTUNDATA (Poir), D. ALATA (L), D. BULBIFERA (L) AND D. DUMETERUM (Kunth)

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The edible tubers from different species of Dioscorea are a major source of food and nutrition for millions of people in the world. The anatomy of the organs (leaves and stems) of...

102 pages (5841 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIMICROBCIAL ACTIVTY OF TWO NIGERIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS (Xylopia aethiopica and Tetrapleura tetraptera)

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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 reducing...

50 pages (9558 words) · Projects · 5 years ago
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