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D. C. Belonwu

Publications (5)

Assessment of Some Physicochemical, Bacteriological and Heavy Metals Properties of Effluent from a Chemical Industry in Niger Delta, Nigeria

D. C. Belonwu, N. N. Igwele & F. C. Anacletus · Chemical Science International Journal · 2017

Some physicochemical, heavy metals and bacteriological parameters of effluent samples from a chemical industry in Niger Delta, Nigeria, in two sampling seasons (Wet and Dry seasons) were assessed in this work using standard methods of analysis. Results of the physico-chemical par...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2017/32100

Evaluation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Content of Selected Fin and Shell Fish from Named Rivers in Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria

Jumbo Adata Akie, M.O Wegwu, D. C. Belonwu, B. M. Onyegeme-Okerenta & C. T. Iriakuma · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2021

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content in selected fin and shell fishes from Bodo and Kaa in Ogoniland were studied. PAH was determined by Gas chromatography, using Texas Natural Resource Conversion Commission, Texas (TNRCC TX) method. There was a total of 16 PAHs detected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i830228

Hepatoprotective Effects of Crude Extracts of Tomato and Onion in Rats Exposed to Locally Processed Beef

C. O. Ujowundu, H. N. Okoye, R. N. Nwaoguikpe, D. C. Belonwu, K. O. Igwe & F. N. Ujowundu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

This study was carried out to examine the hepatoprotective effect of ethylacetate extract of tomatoes and methanol extract of onions on the biochemical changes induced by feed formulated with 15% roasted beef and 85% rats pellets. Doses of 500 mg/kg body weight of both extracts w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7353

Effect of Gas Flaring on the Phytochemical and Nutritional Composition of Treculia africana and Vigna subterranean

C. O. Ujowundu, L. A. Nwaogu, F. N. Ujowundu & D. C. Belonwu · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Aims: The effect of petroleum exploration and exploitation activities on the phytochemical and nutritional composition of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) and Bambara groundnuts (Vigna subterranean) harvested from polluted and unpolluted environment were studied. Study Desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2013/3033

Biochemical Changes in Tissues of Telfaria occidentalis Leaves Following Subchronic Exposure to some Heavy Metals

L. A. Nwaogu, C. U Igwe, C. O. Ujowundu, A. A. Emejulu, C. I. Iheme & D. C. Belonwu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: To investigate the biochemical changes that occurred when T. occidentalis seedlings are exposed to some heavy metals [mercury (Hg), lead (Pb) and cadmium Re(Cd)] at varying concentrations: 50, 80 and 100 μg/dm3 respectively over a period of time. Study Design: Randomized co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7063