R. N. Okigbo

Mycotoxins in Some Fruits and Seeds Vended in Awka

R. N. Okigbo, O. J. Oledibe & O. Egwuonwu · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2021

Studies were carried out to investigate the fungi associated with cucumber, pineapple and watermelon as well as their   aflatoxin concentrations prevalent in fruits from some markets in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. The fruit samples were collected from Eke Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe U...

Open access Research Article

Heavy Metals Contamination of Some Food Materials from Markets in South Eastern Nigeria

C. A. Anukwuorji, R. N. Okigbo, A. E. Chikwendu, C. L. Anuagasi & J. U. Anukwu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i230197