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C. U. Aguoru

Publications (8)

Karyological Studies and Chromosomal Analysis of Fifteen Accessions of Trichosanthes cucumerina L. (Snake Gourd)

A. N. Osuagwu, C. U. Aguoru, L. O. Omoigui & J. O. Olasan · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2022

This is to investigate variability of karyological and chromosomal numbers of fifteen accessions of Trichosanthes cucumerina var anguina and Trichosanthes cucumerina var cucumerina L. (Snake Gourd) from four geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The studies were carried out using the ro...

Open access Research Article

Micro Propagation of Pterocarpus santalinoides Using Three Different Growth Media

S. J. Ameh, C. U. Aguoru, C. C. Iheukwumere, O. J. Olasan & U. J. Alfred · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2019

Aims: Micro propagation of P. santalinoides was carried out in order to ascertain the most appropriate culture media for its micro propagation. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in different growth media in the laboratory. Place and Duration of Study: The micro propagatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i330092

Carbon Sequestration Potentials of Woody Plant Species in Makurdi Zoological Garden Benue State Nigeria

A. M. Paul, C. C. Iheukwumere, C. U. Aguoru, T. Okoh & U. J. Alfred · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study is to estimate the total carbon sequested by some Woody plant Species in Makurdi zoological garden and its contribution to climate change. Study Design: Random sample plots of 100 m × 100 m were located in the field using a Garmin GPS and simple allome...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2019/v3i230034

Diversity Analysis of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] lam) Accessions from North Central Nigeria Using Morphological and Simple Sequence Repeats Markers

U. J. Alfred, C. C. Iheukumere, C. U. Aguoru, O. J. Olasan & U. M. Sesugh · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2019

Aims: Genetic diversity analysis was carried out with the aim of assessing the genetic similarities and variability that existed among sweet potato accessions that are grown in North Central Nigeria using Morphological and Simple Sequence Repeats makers. Study Design: The field e...

Open access Research Article

Phytochemical Screening, Spectrophotometric Determination of Total Carotenoids, Chlorophyll a and b Components of Crateva adansonii (Three-leaf Plant)

H. C. C. Maduka, A. A. Maduka, C. U. Aguoru, B. K. Myke-Mbata, J. O. Ikwue, A. N. Okpogba, C. E. Ugwu, C. C. Dike, P. N. Ogueche, D. O. Ochalefu, Nath Ufaryna, J. Yakubu & E. Shatar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017

Aims: To screen Crateva adansonii phytochemically for phytosterol, phenol, proteins, amino acids, and to determine the pigment levels in Crateva adansonii using various types of solvents. Study Design: This study was designed to determne the pigment levels in the extracts of diff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2017/30052

Bacterial Profiles Associated With Captive Non-Human Primates in Jos Zoo, Nigeria

A. E. J. Okwori, O. Nwankiti, A. I. Onaji, C. U. Aguoru, B. I. O. Ogbonna, A. Attah, M. D. Makut & T. I. Adikwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Non-human primates (NHPs) are distributed worldwide and have several unique features that may account for opportunistic and pathogenic zoonotic bacteria. Aim: To evaluate the incidence of enteric organisms with zoonotic and biohazard potential in captive NHPs in a zoo setting. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/5807

Retrospective Analysis of Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated at a Tertiary Hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria

K. O. Okon, S. T. Balogun, U. M. Askira, Y. B. Jibrin, C. U. Aguoru, T. M. Isyaka & P. E. Ghamba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: Gram negative bacteria accounts for significant proportion of hospital and community associated infections responsible for significant proportion of hospital admission, and associated increased level of antibiotic resistance pattern. Based on this information, we retr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/9302

Enteropathogens Associated with Childhood Diarrheal Cases seen at a Tertiary Hospital in Nguru, Yobe State of Nigeria

K. O. Okon, M. G.Nguru, M. Y.Bularafa, H. U. Mohammed, Z. A. Baba, U. Hamza, R. T. Akuhwa & C. U. Aguoru · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: Childhood diarrheal diseases are common clinical episodes seen among children under 5 years old in the developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Epidemiological information of enteropathogens associated with childhood diarrhea will  provides clinical information t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/4737