phytochemical components of Struchium Sparganophora (Ewuro Odo) Leaf

Phytochemical Components of Struchium Sparganophora (Ewuro Odo) Leaf Abstract The effect of processing on the antioxidant properties and proximate composition of Struchium sparganophora leafy vegetable was evaluated. The processing included: abrasion with cold water (WH); abrasion and blanching with boiled water (WHH); abrasion with 10g of common salt (WS) and unprocessed vegetable (NP). Standard methods […]

COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF COWPEA SEED

COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF COWPEA SEED Processing of cowpeas and legumes in general is essential to make them nutritious, nontoxic, palatable and acceptable. The constraints to maximum utilization of cowpeas can be overcome by appropriate processing technology. Processing can be classified into domestic and industrial techniques. The domestic processing techniques that are practiced […]

GEO-ELECTRIC SOUNDINGS FOR GROUNDWATER EXPLORATION IN PART OF PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

GEO-ELECTRIC SOUNDINGS FOR GROUNDWATER EXPLORATION IN PART OF PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE                    INTRODUCTION           GENERAL STATEMENT   Groundwater is water that exists in the pore spaces and fractures in rocks and sediments beneath the water table. It originates as rainfall or snow, and then moves through the […]

Proximate analysis of cowpea

Proximate analysis of cowpea CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTON Background to the Study   Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata and Vigna Senensis) are important grain legumes in East and West Africa as well other developing countries (Dovlo et al. 1976). The beans are also known by other names such as blackeye beans, southern peas, colossus peas and crowther peas. The […]

Farmers awareness on the effect of Aflatoxin in groundnut (arachis hypogea)

8k ABSTRACT Aflatoxins, produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus Link ex Fries and Aspergillus parasiticus Speare, are the major toxins affecting the quality of groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) meant for human consumption. Groundnuts can be infected with aflatoxin-producing fungi pre-harvest, at harvest and post-harvest. This survey was conducted in Gujarat province in India in order […]

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PHYTOCHEMICAL AND MINERAL COMPOSITE OF CARICA PAPAYA SEED BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Fruits are excellent sources of nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates in the form of soluble sugars, cellulose and starch. They form a vital portion of an adequate diet and also serve as food supplement and appetizer. Rural populace […]

PHYTOCHEMICAL AND MINERAL COMPOSITION OF PAWPAW (Papaya) SEED

CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction Pawpaw is a common fruit consumed in the world. Pawpaw belongs to Kingdom:             Plantae Order:                   Violates Family:                 Caricaceae Genus:                  Carica Species: Caricapapaya Pawpaw is a spermatophyte (seed plant). So there are hardly any true varieties, rather there are types which are classified based on fruit size, shape, flesh colour, flavor and […]

heamatological parameters and serum biochemical indices of indgenous sheep fed elephant grass

Heamatological parameters and serum biochemical indices of indgenous sheep fed elephant grass ABSTRACT The hematological and biochemical parameters of 140 apparently healthy sheep consisting of 70 adults (35male and 35 female) comprised of 3 indigenous and popular brzzeeds of sheep of northern Nigeria were studied. Data were analyzed for the effect of breed, sex and […]

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF FOUR COMMERCIAL FISH FEEDS IN THE PRODUCTION OF AFRICAN CATFISH (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS).

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF FOUR COMMERCIAL FISH FEEDS IN THE PRODUCTION OF AFRICAN CATFISH (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS). ABSTRACT This research was carried out to determine the best commercial fish feed for the rapid growth and survival of cultured Clarias gariepinus. A total number of sixty four (64) Clarias gariepinus juveniles were used for […]