Plant Science and Biotechnology

The Effect of Leaf Extract on the Control of Yam Rot in Storage (Azadirachta indica, Piper nigrum, Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum basilicum):- Ogbunachara, I. Onyekachi

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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 (10531 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

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

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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...

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

Isolation And Identification Of Fungi Found In Ground Brachystegia Eurycoma (Achi) Sold In Umudike Local Markets In Umuahia Central, Abia State:- Okoroafor Amarahi K

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 This study was conducted to isolate and identify fungi associated with ground B. eurycoma (Achi) seeds obtained from three local markets within Umuahia central area of Abia State...

54 pages (7587 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Effect of X-Ray Irradiation on the Anatomy of Two Varieties of Garden Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.:- Onyeneke, Thompson C

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The response of plant to ionizing radiation depends on radiation quality and quantity and/or plant characteristics. X-ray irradiation can have positive, null, or negative effects on plant...

61 pages (11958 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Comparative Study of the Growth of Different Varieties of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Cultivated in Umudike, Abia State:- Okoronkwo, Bernice C

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A study was conducted during the early planting season of 2017 in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria to evaluate three varieties of cowpea white bean with black eye, Ife brown, white bean with...

46 pages (10085 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Nutritional Value and Phytochemical Analysis of Fresh Leaves of Pterocarpus santaloinides:- Ugwuanyi Chinonye E

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The chemical and elemental constituents of fresh leaves of Pterocarpus Q . , santalinoides were evaluated. The fresh green Pterocarpus Santalinoides leaves were handpicked to remove...

70 pages (13352 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Efect Of Spent Engine Oil On Germination And Heavy Metals Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata (L.) R. Wilczek), Lima Bean (Phaseolus Lunatus L.) And Winged Bean (Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus (L.) Dc.):- Uwaka, Martha A

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The effect of spent engine oil on germination and heavy metals of some tropical legumes was investigated three legumes, mung bean, winged bean and lima bean were planted in soil stimulated...

69 pages (16301 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Effects Of Different Organic Wastes On The Growth, Yield And Quality Of Fruit-Bodies Of Pleurotus Ostreatus:- Ozobi, Chidubem P

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Mushrooms are fleshly noticeable fruiting-bodies of fungi, typically produced above the ground on soil or other food sources. Oyster mushrooms(Pleurotus ostreatus) was cultivated on...

49 pages (9730 words) · Projects · 3 months ago

Effect Of Refuse Dump Soil On The Vegetative Growth, Heavy Metal Accumulation, Proximate Composition And Vitamin Contents Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfaira occidentalis Hook, F.) Leaves:- Uzomachukwu, uchechukwu E.

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This study is aimed at investigating the effect of dumpsite soil on the vegetative growth, heavy metal accumulation, proximate composition and vitamin contents of Telfaira occidentcilis....

33 pages (6398 words) · Projects · 4 months ago

Tailoring Tropical African Agriculture Towards The Millenium Development Goals: A Plant Breeder's Perspective:- Professor Ene-Obong Efiom Ene-Obong

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THE MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs) "Stronger worldwide capacities in science and technology are necessary to allow humanity to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals. A concerted...

40 pages (7515 words) · Inaugural Lectures · 5 months ago

Antioxidants And Hypoglycemic Potentials Of Ethanol Leaf Extract Of Senna Hirsuta L.:- Wogu, Glory C

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 Medicinalplants containing high antioxidant properties play an important role in the prevention ofvarious degenerative diseases in the society. Senna hirsuta L. has been of keen...

50 pages (7204 words) · Projects · 7 months ago

Comparing Some Agro-Waste Materials As Substrates For The Cultivation Of The Oyster Mushroom : (Pleurotus Florida Egerj):-Onyemauwa Godwin E

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The project was carried out to investigate the relative potential of rice straw (Oryza. sativa), dry leaves of almond plant (Terminalia catappa), lawngrass mowings (Elusine indica) and...

61 pages (7731 words) · Projects · 7 months ago

A Study On The Effect Of X-Ray Irradiation On The Vegetative, Floral And Some Molecular Attributes Of African Marigold (Tagetes Erecta L.) Plant:-

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This study was carried out to investigate the effects of different X-ray irradiation doses on the vegetative, ornamental and some molecular attributes of African marigold (Tagetes...

123 pages (17142 words) · Theses · 8 months ago

The Use Of Some Grass Straws In The Cultivation Of The Edible Mushroom, Pleurotus Ostreatus var.florida, Eger.:- Okwulehie, Ikechukwuka C

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 Different growth media ancj environmental variables oftemperature and pH affected the vegetative growth of Pleurotus ostrealus var florida. Andropogon straw produced significantly...

139 pages (28778 words) · Dissertations · 9 months ago

Production Of Spawn Culture Of Pleurotus Species Using Different Substrates:- Agbai, Agbai E.C.

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Five materials sorghum bicolor (guinea corn) Pennisetum typhoides (millet), Milicia exedsu (iroko) saw dust; Tectona grandis (leak) saw dust. Grudina arhorea (gmclina) saw dusts were...

28 pages (3201 words) · Projects · 10 months ago

Effect of Selected Botanicals on Maize Leaf Spot Diseases in Humid Umudike, Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria:- Ani, Onwukwe

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A field trial was conducted at the research farms Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, South Eastern to evaluate the effect of selected botanicals on maize Leaf...

74 pages (19309 words) · Projects · 11 months ago

Variability studies of some rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis [Willd.ex.Adr.de Juss.] Muell. Arg.) genotypes established in an ultisol:- Ogidi, Eme G. O

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Fourteen Hevea brasiliensis (Willd. ex Adr. de Juss.) Muell. Arg. genotypes were evaluated at the experimental station of the Rubber Research Institute of Institute of Nigeria, Ntang Inya...

134 pages (29091 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Micromorphological, Phytochemical, Antimicrobial and Molecular Studies on six Senna species:- Jimoh, Mulikat A.

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Six medicinally important Senna species were studied in order to provide complementary data from foliar epidermal features, phytochemical contents, antimicrobial properties and DNA...

119 pages (22654 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

The Effect Of Using Different Substrates In Weaning In Vitro Raised Cocoyam:- Okezie Chinonyerem

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 The weanmg potential of some locally sourced substrates (River sand, Coconut fiber, Raffia palm fiber, Sawdust, Rice husk and Wood ash ) and their combinations on in vitro raised...

44 pages (7102 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect of Vitamin of the Mycelia Extension of Pleurotus oslreatus var Florida (Eger):- Nwoko, Chijioke A.

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The oyster mushioom, Pleurotus oslreatus was inoculated and cultured in three different media. The first medium control experiment. The experiment was carried out to determine whether...

40 pages (5546 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Leaf And Stem Anatomy Of Eleven Land Races Discorea Rotunda Of West Tropical Africa:- Ndukwe, ogechi M.

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The anatomy f leaf and stem of eleven land races of Discorea rotiundata was studied with the major aim of providing information that could be necessary in the intraspecific taxonomy of...

49 pages (6317 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The effect of hole (perforation) and hole size of plastic bucket on the fruit body yield and yield characteristics of pleurotus ostreatus var florida:- Okorie, Chisaa L

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The effect of hole (perforation) numbers and hole size of plastic buckets on the fruit body yield and yield characteristics of Pleurotus ostreatus var florida was investigated. Malt...

50 pages (6829 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

In vitro Evaluation Of Selected Plant Extracts Against Phytophthora Colocasiae Racib. Causing Taro Leaf Blight (TLB):- Ehumadu, Chinweokwu R.

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This study was conducted to examine the In vitro antifungal activity of leaf ethanol extracts of Azadirachta indica, Senna alata, Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Tithonia diversifolia against...

53 pages (9253 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Phytochemical, proximate, vitamin and antimicrobial properties of annona muricata leaf and fruit :- Eme Victor N.

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 Annona muricata is an economic plant that is useful for human life and has a very good medicinal purpose. This study examines the phytochemical, proximate, vitamin and antimicrobial...

75 pages (14416 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Phytochemical determination and comparative effect of some plant extract on the radial growth of Phytophthora colocasiae Racib:- Eke, Ebenezer C

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 Taro leaf blight caused by Phylophthora colocasla Raciborski is the most destructive disease of taro (Colocasla esculenta (L.) Schott) worldwide. The antimicrobial activity of...

61 pages (12287 words) · Projects · 1 year ago
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