Zoology

Survey Of Macroinvertebrates And Zooplankton In Anya-Mgbe And Orii Miri Streams Of Umudike In Ikwuano LGA Umuahia Abia State

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The species composition and abundance of the invertebrate fauna community of Anya-Mgbe and Orii miri streams, located between Lat 5°S and 29°N and Long. 7°W and 39°E were analysed in two...

45 pages (6205 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

A Survey On The Insect Pests Of Orange (Citrus Rutaceae) In Some Selected Plots In Abia State

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A study on the insect pest of citrus plants was conducted from the month of June 2006 to August 2006 in two towns of Abia State[Bende. and Umudike], T wo methods were used to get at the...

38 pages (6759 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Comparative effect of three solvent extract of Chrysophyllum albidum leaves on alloxan-induced diabetic mice

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 Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia which results from malfunction in insulin secretion or insulin action, both causing impaired...

78 pages (14027 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Prevalence of pest of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) planted in open fields in Umuekah Isiala Ngwa North Abia state, Nigeria

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Tomatoes have contributed immensely to the nutritional values of human and animal foods. However, it5s importance face serious problems of pest attack which results in heavy losses...

40 pages (6889 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Parasitological And Physicochemical Assessment Of Aham River In Obowo, Obowo Local Government Area, Imo State

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 Parasitological and physicochemical assessment of Aham River in Obowo, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria was carried to determine the presence and prevalence of...

55 pages (10457 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

The efficacy of three plant leaf powders (Ocimum gratissimum, Azadirachta indica, and Carica papaya) in the control of rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae).

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Rice is an economically important crop and the most important staple food for the world's population. The rice plant is vulnerable to various kinds of pests, from the field to the stored...

55 pages (11071 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Prevalence Of Soil Transmitted Helminths Among Pregnant Women In Rural Areas Of Ikwuano LGA, Abia State

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This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of soil transmitted helminths among pregnant women in Amaoba, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria and to determine...

57 pages (10556 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of Three Plant Powders In The Control Of Bean Weevil

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Cowpea, (Vigna unguiculata (L) Wialpers, Fabaceae), is an important edible legume crop  many parts of the world especially in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as human...

39 pages (6964 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

The Prevalence Of Human Intestinal Parasite And It's Associated Risk Factor Among In-Patients And Outpatients Attending Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Clinic Abia State

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 The study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of intestinal parasite in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Clinic, in Abia State, Nigeria, and also its associated...

61 pages (9822 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Incidence Of Ectoparasites Of Chickens, Grasscutters And Rabbits At Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

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 Ectoparasites are vectors of many animal diseases and they impact adversely on nutrition, income and public health. A survey was prevalence of ectoparasites at NRCRI, Umudike animal...

35 pages (5841 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Susceptibility Of Stored Spagetti And Macaroni To Infestation By The Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) At Umudike, Abia State Nigeria

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Stored product insects infest different agricultural products ranging from the farm gate to industrial products. The effects of maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) infestation on spaghetti...

45 pages (8226 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Some Petroleum Products On Anopheles gambiae s.l. Larvae In Umudike, Ikwuano L.G.A, Abia State, Nigeria

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 This study evaluated the effect of kerosene and premium motor spirit Anopheles gambiae s.l. larvae in Umudike. Anopheline larvae were < period of 3 months from June 2018 to August...

50 pages (10847 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of The Factors Affecting Mass Drug Administration On The Control Of Lymphatic Filariasis In Urban Settlement; A Case Study Of Umuahia North, Abia State, Nigeria

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Mass drug administration (MDA) has been one ofthe strategies endorsed by the World Health Organization for lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination. Many factors, however, affect the...

46 pages (8147 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Susceptibility Of Selected Biscuits To Tribolium castaneum, Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae).

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Biscuits constitute major component of human snacks in most parts of the world. Their nutritional value can be enhanced by fortification and supplementation with a wide variety of protein...

36 pages (5879 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Prevalence Of Geohelminths In Some Selected Vegetables And Fruit Marketed In Aboh And Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria.

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The study was carried out to dclcnnine (he prevalence of geohclminlhs on some selected edible fruits and vegetables commonly consumed in two Local Governments of Mbaise (Ahiazu and Aboh)....

54 pages (7739 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Heavy metal assessment of ossah river, Umuahia north L.G.A, Abia State.

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Rivers are the important sources of water all around the world. River water can be contaminated with heavy metal loads from weathered soils and rocks, mining and metallurgical releases and...

44 pages (9127 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

"Suppression ofthe cowpea bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus) infesting stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) walp) seeds with three edible plant products powders

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Bean has always been a stable food source for most household and major source of protein, helping to reduce the burden of providing a healthy diet. Callosobruchus maculatus is a major pest...

59 pages (15351 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Intestinal Parasites Of Wild Squirrel And Giant Rat In Okpatu Village, Enugu State

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 The prevalence and epidemiology of intestinal parasites of wild vertebrates and captive animals Si are neglected mostly in developing countries. Some of'this parasites are zoonotic...

57 pages (9940 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Survey of Nematode pest of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus ) in Okopedi, ITU Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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A survey was conducted lo access the incidence of plant parasitic nematode on cucumber in five farms in Okopedi, Itu Local Government Arca, of Akwa Ibom state. The experiment was conducted...

42 pages (6191 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Impact Of Teenage Pregnancies On Teenagers And There Families In Impact Of Teenage Pregnancies On Teenagers And There Families In Parts of South Eastern Afro-Ecological Zone Of Nigeria

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A survey of the impact of teenage pregnancies on the teenagers and their families was carried out in Akwa-lbom, Enugu and Imo States of Nigeria. It was aimed to identify and document the...

73 pages (13885 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Tsetse Flies And Ruminant Trypanosomiasis In Parts Of Abia State, Nigeria

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The prevalence of tsetse flies and ruminant trypanosomiasis in five selected Local Government Areas of Abia State, Nigeria and some pathophysiological aspects of the disease were...

108 pages (23094 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Prevalence Of Taenia saginata ( Beef Tapeworm ) Among Cattle Slaughtered In Ubakala And Lokpanta Abattoirs In Abia State

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Taeniasis is a food-borne zoonotic infection with adult tapeworms (taenia saginata, Taenia solium or Taenia asiatica). They cause infection through the ingestion of under-cooked meat. They...

62 pages (9493 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Prevalence Of Fascioliasis In Cattle Slaughtered In Ubakala Central Abattoir And Uzuakoli Abattoir Both In Abia State

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 A three month study was conducted from July to October on the prevalence of liver fluke infection. 240 liver samples from ubakala and Uzuakoli both in Abia state were examined. The...

52 pages (7018 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effects Of Sub-Lethal Concentrations Of Atrazine On Haematology, Oxidative Stress And Histopathology Of Clarias Gariepinus Juveniles In Abia State, Nigeria

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The aquatic ecosystem is a sink for pesticides Atrazini is a widely herbicide and may be toxic to fish due to it’ s solubility in water. The study aimed to evaluate the acute and...

121 pages (24009 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Assessment Of Water Quality And Plankton Community In Obohu Stream Ohuhu, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

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Water quality, composition, abundance and distribution of plankton community in Obodu stream were assessed. The stream were divided into three stations for samplings, samples were collected...

61 pages (20574 words) · Theses · 2 years ago
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