This study evaluated the nutritional composition of some of the most consumed cereals and legumes in Nigeria. The study is aimed at providing nutritional facts about these grains, which will guide its consumption based on nutritional requirement of individuals. These cereal grain...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i230480
Cucurbita moschata is widely grown in both tropical and temperate region due to its structural adaptability. The study was carried out to assess the performance of C. moschata on soil (humus) and soilless media (NPK 15:15:15 and NPK 20:10:15 growth media). These treatments are de...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2018/v26i430050
The study was conducted to ascertain the type of dormancy and evaluate various methods for breaking the dormancy of Crotalaria verrucosa L. seeds. The seed coat anatomy was also carried out to determine the relationship between the seed coat and the nature of dormancy. The seeds...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/31027
Background: A comparative qualitative phytochemical screening and proximate analysis were carried out on the leaves of five commonly consumed vegetables of southern Nigeria. These vegetables and families were Telfairia occidentalis (Cucurbitaceae), Gnetum africanum (Gnetaceae), H...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2016/31058
The effects of different seed treatments on the germination of Canna indica L. were investigated. The seeds were subjected to chemical (sodium nitrate, sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid), physical (hot water) and mechanical (puncturing the seed coat) scarification and allowed...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2017/31048
The study was carried out to determine the micromorphological structure and quantify the phytochemical components of Cleome rutidosperma Linn. The study revealed the presence of five stomatal types (anomocytic, staurocytic, tetracytic, anisocytic and isotricytic) and polar contig...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2017/31028
The nutritional composition of the leaf, rhizome and seed of Canna indica L. were examined. The nutritional composition of C. indica plant showed that the rhizome of C. indica contains 50.66% moisture, 4.17% carbohydrate, 4.81% protein, 2.85% ash, 4.35% lipid and 33.16% fibre. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/31029