Plant Science and Biotechnology

Studies On The Root Rot Disease Of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma Sa Gittifolium (L.) Schott) Caused By Pythiummyriotylumdresch In South-Eastern Nigiria

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Studies on the root rot disease of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittfolium (L.) Schott) caused by Pythium myriotylum Dresch, were carried out in the laboratory, greenhouse and ...

141 pages (26864 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On The Cassava Anthracnose Disease Caused By Colletotrichuin Gloeosporioides L Sp Manihotis Henn (Penz) In The Major Cassava - Growing Areas Of Akwa Ibom State In Southeastern Nigeria

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Survey of the cassava anthracnose disease (CAD) was conducted in the wet and dry seasons of 2006 and 2007 in six major cassava-growing areas of Akwa Ibom State. Five farms in each...

137 pages (25070 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Control Of Insect Pests Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata L. Wilczek), Using Synthetic Pesticides, Mineral Oils And Neem

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Field studies were conducted at the sub-station of the National Horticultural Research Institute, Okigwe Imo State during the early and late seasons of 2006 and 2007 to monitor...

130 pages (23555 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Preliminary Investigation Of The Effect Of Some Organic Soil Amendment On Taro Leaf Blight Severity

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Taro leaf blight caused by Phytophora colocasiae is a disease of major importance in many region of the word where taro is grown. This study was carried out and aimed at preliminary...

49 pages (10920 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemical Screening And Antimicrobial Activities Of Carica Papaya L., Citrus Sinensis L., Citrus Paradisi L. And Vernonia Amygdalina Del. Cent

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

46 pages (7731 words) · Projects · 3 years 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

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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 occidentalis. The...

33 pages (6299 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemicals, Minerals And Heavy Metals Evaluation Of Pleurotus Ostreatus (Jacq) P.Kum Fruit-Bodies Cultivated On Three Straw Substrates

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The work involved the investigation of the effect of different substrates on the phytochemical, heavy metals and minerals var florida. The highest gross of heavy metals fruit bodies was...

59 pages (10058 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Antimicrobial Activity And Proximate Composition Of Some Spices

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The present study was conducted to evaluate the anti-microbial and proximate composition of sixteen different spices. The spices investigated were Monodora myristica, Coranarum sativum,...

104 pages (24420 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of X-Ray On The Growth And Proximate Composition Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench)

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This research work was aimed at evaluating the effect of X-irradiation doses on the growth component and proximate composition of two varieties of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)....

54 pages (9357 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 years ago
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