This research work aimed at assessing the metal composition of the cotyledons of Citrullus colocynthis (egusi) and Irvingia wombolu (ogbono) as well as cassava chips sold in open markets in the five states of the South-Eastern Nigeria. These food materials were sampled from 135 s...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i230197
This study investigated the effects of plant extract on fungal pathogens responsible for yam rot in storage. Among the eight fungal pathogens isolated from yams with symptoms of post-harvest rot, the inhibitory effects of four plant materials on four of these organisms (Fusarium...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27718
Gongronema latifolium (commonly known as utazi) is a perennial climbing shrub widely consumed in Nigeria and West Africa as both a vegetable and a medicinal plant. This study investigated the morphological and phytochemical properties of G. latifolium to provide a holistic profil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2344
Gully erosion presents a serious challenge to the fertility of the agricultural soil. This experiment was conducted at the permanent site of Nnamdi Azikiwe University behind botany laboratory. The efficacy of cow dung, goat dung and poultry manure on the restoration of gully erod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2020/v6i230082
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Onchocerciasis among the inhabitants of Awgu and Oji River Local Government Areas from October 2012 to March 2013. Simple random sampling method was used to select three communities in each Local Government Area. The prevale...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27369