Plant Science and Biotechnology

Mutagenic Effect Of Different X-Ray Doses On Growth Of Capsicum annum L

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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). The...

1 page (8403 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of Aqueous And Ethanoic Extract Of Moringa Oleifera And Senna Alata (L) Roxb. On The Germination And Seedling Growth Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) And Soybean (Glycine Max (L. Merr.)

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The effect of ethanoic and aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera and Senna alata on the germination and seedling growth of maize and soybean were investigated in laboratory and field (pot)...

44 pages (7618 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Hepatoprotective Activity Of Methanol Leaves Extract Of Bombax Buonoponozense P. Beauv On Paracetamol Induced Liver Disorder In Albino Rats

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Bombax buonopozense (P) Beauv is one of the family Malvaceae formerly known as Bombacaceae. The plant is commonly known as Gold Coast Bomax or red flowered silk cotton tree....

41 pages (8004 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Three Carbon Sources: Charcoal, Sooth And Spent Oil On The Growth Of Cow-Pea (Vignia Unguiculata (L.) Walp), Maize (Zea Mays L.) And Okro (Abelmoschus Esculentus(L.) Moench).

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This study is aimed at investigating the effect of charcoal, sooth and spent oil on the growth of cow-pea (Vignia unguiculataL.), maize (Zea mays), okro (Abelmoschus esculentus). The...

40 pages (7915 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In Vitro Evaluation Of Selected Plant Extracts Against Phytophthora Colocasiae Racib. Causing Taro Leaf Blight (Tlb)

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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...

54 pages (9159 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nephro-Protective Activity Of Methanol Extract Of Bombax Buonopenzense (P. Beauv) In Paracetamol Induced Toxicity Of Wistar Albino Rat

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Bombax buonoponenzes (P.Beauv) is a medicinal plant used in treating migraine headache and it is used also to increase lactation in nursing mothers as well as other uses. The present study...

57 pages (9232 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Value And Phytochemical Properties Of Fresh Leave Of Pterocarpus Santalinoides (L.) Her. Ex Dc.

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

67 pages (11816 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Urea On The Gro Effect Of Urea On The Growth And Development Of Maize (Zea Mays) At Different Rates Of Application In South Eastern Region Of Nigeria.

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The field experiment was to study the effect of urea on the growth and development of maize at different rates of application in South Eastern region of Nigeria. Completely randomized block...

69 pages (11883 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparison Of Natural And Synthetic Insecticides On The Control Of Insect Pest Of Okra Plant (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench),

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The emergence of biodegradable pesticides as safe option has reduced the problems that result from the use of synthetic insecticides, thus creating a renewed interest in their development...

74 pages (14761 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effects Of Oil-Palm Bunch Waste And Andropogon Straw On The Yield And Proximate Composition Of Pleurotus Ostreatus Fruit-Bodies (Jacquin ex Fries) Kummer

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Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus var florida (Fries) Singer was cultivated on different agro-wastes,  Andropogongayanus straw and oil- palm bunch,in the ratio of  control...

46 pages (7728 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Productivity And Nutritional Composition Of Pleurotusostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm. Fruit-Bodies Cultivated On Three Different Substrates

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This work involved the investigation of the effect of different substrates (Andropogongayanus, Pennisetumpurpureum andPanicum maximum) on the yield, proximate composition and mineral...

50 pages (10315 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

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

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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 esculenta,...

43 pages (8292 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional And Physiochemical Evaluation Of Pleurotus Pulmonarius (Fr.) Quél Cultivated On Oil Palm Bunch Fibre At Different Ph Levels.

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The proximate compositions, pH, cellulose and hemicellulose compositions of the fruit bodies ofPleurotus pulmonarius (FR.) Quél cultivated on Oil Palm Bunch Fibre (OPBF) treated with HCl at...

44 pages (8573 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Activity And Resistance Pattern Of Commercial Household Biocides

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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. ...

72 pages (13701 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Studies On Growth Parameters Of Three Varieties Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Monech)

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The performance of three varieties of Okra Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench were observed based on their growth parameters on a coastal plain soil of Umudike, south eastern Nigeria. The...

47 pages (9207 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Aqueous Leaf Extract Of Moringa Oleifera (Lam) On The Germination And Seedlingn Growth Of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea L.) And Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.)

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

59 pages (12280 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Productivity, Growth Pattern And Proximate Composition Of Pleurotus Ostreatus Var Florida (Eger) Fruitbodies, Cultivated On Andropogon Gayanus Susbstrate Supplemented With Gmelina Arborea Bark.

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The study was aimed at determining the productivity, growth pattern and proximate compositions of Pleurotus ostreatus cultivated on Andropogon gayanus (AND) supplemented with Gmelina...

47 pages (9332 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Fungal Deterioration On Some Nutrional Aspects Of Three Selected Cereals Oryza sativa L (Rice), Zea mays L (Maize), AND Pennisetum thyphodes Staph & Hubbard (Millet)

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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 sativa), maize (Zea...

47 pages (8929 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Ethnobotanical Survey Of Medicinal Plants In Umueze, Egbelu Nguru Of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State

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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...

43 pages (5966 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Auxins And Cytokinins On The Growth And Yield Performance Of Cassava (Manihotesculenta Crantz)

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The effects of auxins and cytokinins at different concentrations rations on the growth and yield parameters of three genotypes of cassava were investigated. Randomized complete block...

60 pages (13718 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Production of Single Cell Protein from Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum and Nakai] waste using Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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In this work, dry and wet peels derived from watermelon waste as alternative substrate for Single Cell Protein production from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (from palm wine), Aspergillus niger...

61 pages (14715 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Studies On Anatomy Of Digitaria Horizontalis H. And Setaria Barbata L. As A Phytoremediator Of Waste Engine Oil Contaminated Soil.

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Waste engine oil (WEO) contaminated soil has been considered as harmful to the soil and plants physiology as well. The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of waste engine oil...

55 pages (9590 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Inhibitory Effects Of Leaf Extracts Of Three Indigenous Medicinal Plants On Fungi Responsible For Post Harvest Rot Of Banana In Abia State

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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...

55 pages (11471 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Four Nigerian Medicinal Plants

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The antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of the leaves of Piper guineense Schumach, Psidium guajava Linn, Gongrenema latifolium Endl and Terminalia catappa Linn was carried...

60 pages (9667 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Comparative Study Of Yield And Growth Of Two (2) Varieties Of Citrullus Lanatus Thunb. (Watermelon) Cultivated In Umudike, Abia State, Under Natural Condition

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This study examines the comparative study of yield and growth of two (2) varieties of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) cultivated in Umudike, Abia state, under natural condition....

44 pages (8437 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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