Plant Science and Biotechnology

The Effect Of Urea On The Growth And Development Of Maize (Zea Mays) At Different Rates Of Application In The South Eastern Region Of Nigeria:- Ani, Catherine C.

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 The field experiment was to study the effect of urea ( 46% N) fertilizer on the growth and development of maize at different rates of application in South Eastern Region of Abia...

63 pages (19021 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect of oil-palm bunch and Andropogon straw on the yield and proximate composition of Pleurotus ostreatus fruit-bodies".(Jacquin ex Fries:- Okonkwo, Chinonyelum A.

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Oyster mushroom (P/eurotus ostreatus var jlorida (Fries) Singer was cultivated on different agro-wastes, Andropogon gayanus straw and oil- palm bunch,in the ratio of control (100%...

47 pages (8608 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

“Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial activities of ethanolic root extract ofAmaranthus spinosus (Linn) on selected clinical isolate:- Chidi, Goodluck

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 Medicinal plants have been found to play a significant role in the treatment of human ailments due to the resistance nature of synthetic drugs aside been very expensive. One of the...

53 pages (10222 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effects Of Waste Engine Oil Polluted Soil On The Anatomy Of Brachiaria Deflexia Schumah. Robyns And Paspalum Scrobiculatum L:- Obi, Marvellous O.

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The indiscriminate dumping ot waste engine oil which has led to the loss of arable land, forests and potable waste is on the rise. The study was conducted at the Department of Plant...

65 pages (11930 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Phytociiemical Screening And Antimicrobial Activities Of Carica Papaya L., Citrus Sinensis L., Citrus Paradisil. And Vernonia Amygdalina Del. Cent:- Onyebinime, Adaeze A.

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The antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis on the leaves of Caricapapaya, Citrus sinensis. Citrus paradisi and Vernonia atnygdalina was carried out. The four plant species were...

46 pages (8303 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effects Of Fungal Deterioration On The Proximate Analysis And Vitamins Of Three Selected Cereals (Rice, Maize And Millet):-Nwachukwu, Onyinyechi

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Fungi are major spoilage agents of cereals and other foodstuffs before and during storage. Studies were conducted to determine the fungal pathogens of stored rice (Oryza saliva), maize (Zea...

58 pages (10644 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect of spent oil and Heavy Metal Contamination in Vigna species: Nkpa, Onyinyechi A.

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It is a common practice in Nigeria especially by motor mechanics to dispose spent oil into gutters, water drains, open vacant plots and fanns. The effect of spent oil on the nitrogen and...

39 pages (7280 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effects of X-ray on germination of garden eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) of Ngwa large and North variety:- Nwankwo, Alice A.

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X-ray is a form of ionizing radiation that leads to mutation in living organism. This project examines the effects of x-ray radiation on garden egg seeds (Solanum melongena L.) over a vast...

57 pages (10911 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizer On Growth, Development, Yield And Nutritional Composition Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench):- Ezenwa,Chidera J.

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This field work experiment was conducted to study the effect of organic manure and inorganic fertilizer on the growth, development, yield and nutritional composition of okra (4belmoschus...

83 pages (18591 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera on germination and seedling growth of groundnut and cowpea:- Ugwa, Divine O.

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 The effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Moring@ oleifera on the germination and seedling growth of groundnut and cowpea was investigated. five treatment levels having different...

62 pages (13319 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Activity And Resistance Pattern Of Commercial Household Biocides:- Arihalam, Maryjane O.

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To access the role of biocide in the environment and the impact of biocide resistance, a panel of biocides was evaluated for antimicrobial activity and biocide resistance patterns....

76 pages (13554 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect Of Azadirachta Indica L. On Germination And Seedling Growth Of Arachis Hypogea:- Echenwune, Rita U.

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 This study aims at evaluating the effect of aqueous leaf and bark extracts of Azadirachta indica on the germination and seedling growth of Arachis hypogea. The research was carried...

53 pages (9405 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of Antibacterial And Antioxidative Properties Of Some Nigerian Medicinal Plants Used In The Treatment Of Oral And Skin Infections:- Johnson, Victor C.

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 Oral and Skin infections are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Pathogenic bacteria are becoming resistance to the existing antibiotics and many of the commercially...

71 pages (13233 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Ethnobotanical Survey Of Medicinal Plants In Umueze, Egbelu Nguru Of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State:- Okereafor, Ifeanyi A.

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 An ethnobotanical survey on the medicinal plants used in treating different ailment in Umueze, Egbelu Nguru of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo state, Nigeria.The survey was...

42 pages (5988 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of The Yield, Nutritional And Chemical Compositiion Of Mushroom (Pleurotus Ostreatus Eger) Grown On Andropogon Gayanus Straw Boosted With Agro-Waste Supplements:- Onwunali, Judith O..

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 This research work investigated the yield, nutritional and chemical composition of Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom grown on Adropogon gayanus straw boosted with Cassava, (Manihot...

43 pages (8776 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect Of Different X-Ray Doses On Growth Of Capsicum Annum L:- Nwafor, Samuel C.

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 This study investigated the mutagenic effect of x-ray on growth of pepper (Capsicum annum) of three different varieties of pepper- Langa langa, (World bitter and California wonder)....

50 pages (9332 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Comparative Studies On Growth Parameters Of Three Varieties Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Monech):- Oguezuonu, Chika Stella

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 The performance ofthree varieties o^OkraAbelmoschusesculentus L. Moench were observed based on their growth parameters on a coastal plain soil of Umudike, south eastern Nigeria. The...

48 pages (9638 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Inhibitory Effects On Leaf Extracts Of Three Indigenous Medicinal Plants On Fungi Responsible For Post-Harvest Rot Of Banana In Abia State:-Best, Sophia Chinyere

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This study was conducted in order to isolate and identify fungi causing rot of banana fruit in Umudike Umuahia to determine the inhibitory effects of 3 indigenous plant extracts in two...

57 pages (11773 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The Effects Of Spent Engine Oil On The Germination And Seedling Growth Of Maize (Zea Mays Subsp. Mays), Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea L.), And Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp):-Okoro, Chinedu Kingsley

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This study evaluated the effects of crude oil contaminated soil on the germination and seedling growth of Z. mays, A. hypogaea, V. unguiculata. This study was conducted in Michael Okpara...

57 pages (12121 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Comparative Anatomy Of Leaves And Stems Of Six Varieties Of Cocoyam:-Eke, David Chinonso

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The study investigated on the comparative anatomy of the leaves and stems of six varieties of cocoyam. From the result obtained from this investigation, it has shown that, there are...

41 pages (6147 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Phytochemical Screening And Antimicrobial Activity Of The Seeds Of Carica Papya (L), Garcinia Kola Heckel, Aframomummelegueta K. Schum And Persea Amaricana Mill:-Chukwu, Osinachi

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The ethanoic and aqueous extract of seeds of Alligator pepper, Avocado pear, Bitter kola and Paw-paw were subjected to phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity study. The study...

42 pages (9162 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Production Of Pleurotus Ostreaus Spawn Grains Using Yellow Maize, Guinea Corn And Wheat As Substrates And Cultivation Of Mushroom:- Eze, Ikechukwu .L.

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Spawn quality is the most important factor in the production of edible mushroom (which is fast gaining prominence in Nigeria and Africa at large). Pleurotus ostreatus is an indigenous...

40 pages (8017 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

X-Ray Mutagenic Effect On Germination And Growth Of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa Hochst ex A. Rich):- Igwe, Okwudili .A.

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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...

91 pages (13838 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect Of X-Ray On The Seed Germination And Growth Of Cajanus Cajan L. (PIGEON PEA):- Nwachukwu, Joseph .U.

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Field experiment was carried at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike farm in 2016 season with the aim of determining the mutagenic effect of X-ray on the plant height,...

60 pages (8448 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

“Leaf and stem anatomy of four Dioscorea species D. rotundata, D. alata, D. bulbifera and D. dumeturrn:- Effiong, Iberedem .E.

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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 Dioscorea...

44 pages (6929 words) · Projects · 1 year ago
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