C. E. Akunne

Effect of Improved Hive Cover Designs on Internal Microclimate and Colony Establishment of West African Honeybees (Apis mellifera adansonii L.) in Awka, Nigeria

B. U. Ononye, C. E. Akunne, E. O. Ogbuefi, T. E. Okeke, K. P. Okafor, E. I. Azaka, G. E. Obiyo, C. O. Aniefuna, P. C. Akwuaka & C. A. Chidi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2023

Hive cover designs majorly affects the microclimate and colony establishment of African honeybee colonies in Nigeria. It became pertinent therefore to assess the effect of modified hive cover designs on the internal microclimate and colony establishment of West African honeybee (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i5614

Influence of Hive Cover Modifications and Ambient Microclimate on Colonization of African Honeybees in Awka, Nigeria

B. U. Ononye, C. E. Akunne, I. C. Edeh, T. E. Okeke, E. E. Ekejiuba, C. A. Chidi, K. P. Okafor, V. O. Offor, E. I. Azaka & C. F. Chude · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Poor colonization of hives by African honeybees is one of the constraints facing the beekeeping sector. This study aimed to determine the influence of some hive cover modifications on the colonization of African honeybees in Awka. The hive covers of top bar hives were modified by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1103

Effect of the Golden Liquid from Honeybees and Refined Granulated Sugar on the Blood Glucose and Serum Iron Levels of Albino Rats

B. U. Ononye, C. T. Udeagulu, C. E. Akunne, K. C. Onyewuchi, K. C. Mbelede, C. A. Chidi, O. C. Ekwebene, F. C. Akubukor, K. P. Okafor, I. Offorbuike, S. E. Ayaegbunam & I. E. Obiefule · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

This study investigated the effect of the golden liquid from honeybees (natural honey) and refined granulated sugar on the blood glucose and serum iron levels of Wistar albino rats. The experimental animals used in this study were grouped into five treatments based on the dose of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1104

Assessment of Two Plant-Based Materials as Alternative Attractant of Honeybees (Apis Mellifera adansonii) for Production of Honey and Other Hive Products in Awka, Nigeria

Mr. C. A. Chidi, T. C. Mogbo & C. E. Akunne · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

Aim: Honey is the earliest sweetener human beings have found. The values of honey are too numerous, such as food source, raw material for industries and as symbol employed in therapeutic ceremonies, but it’s availability and supply through traditional honey hunting remain a major...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v17i1314

Growth Performance of Albino Rats Orally Administered with Honey from Apis mellifera adansonii and Refined Sugar at Varying Levels

B. U. Ononye, C. R. Kalu, T. E. Okeke, C. E. Akunne, K. C. Onyewuchi, K. P. Okafor, C. A. Chidi, K. M. Ugonkwo, O. C. Ekwebene, C. A. Okoli, A. U. Akpan, V. O. Offor & D. E. Oboho · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2022

The purpose of this research was to find out the growth performance of albino rats orally administered with honey from Apis mellifera adansonii and refined granulated sugar at varying quantities. Twenty-five (25) healthy albino rats used in the study were grouped into five treatm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i330496