Works by Michael Okpara University

Adoption Of Cocoyam Production And Processing Technologies In Ikwuano L.G.A. Abia State

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The study investigated the level of adoption of coco am production and processing technologies in lkwuano LGA of Abia State. Twenty-five cocoyam farmers were randomly selected from each of...

95 pages (20099 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Efficiency Of Production In Selected Livestock Enterprises In Akwa- Ibom State Nigeria.

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The study estimated the technical and economic efficiencies of production for pigs, rabbits, broilers and egg laying enterprises in Akwa — thorn State of Nigeria, employing stochastic...

152 pages (30230 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Transfer And Utilization Of Sweetpotato-Based Confectionaries In South-East Agro-Ecological Zone Of Nigeria

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 Factors associated with the transfer and utilization of the sweetpotato flour for confection were evaluated in the South East Agro-Ecological zone. By purposive and random sampling,...

209 pages (41340 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

A Study Of Cassava Production And Utilization In Abib South Agricultural Zone Of Abia State, Nigeria.

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The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (lITA) Ibadan along with several Universities in the country have over the...

116 pages (22737 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Impact Of Quarry-Dust And Rock Excavation On Vegetation And Slope In Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

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The reason for this staggering increase in world population  is simply that the number of people born is regularly higher than the number that (lies. due, to better sanitation,...

140 pages (31584 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

A Computerised Auditing System For Financial Institution

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Auditing is an activity or exercise that implies an in-depth examination of a set of financial statements, so as to form an objective opinion which is expressed in the form of an audit...

58 pages (10439 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Formulation Of Improved Breakfast Gruel From Germinated And Fermented Sorghum

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Brown Sorghum was used to formulate an improved breakfast gruel. Fermentation and germination, two widely used traditional Technologies in Africa were employed to improve the nutritional...

114 pages (24184 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Telecommunications In Computer Networking

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 For the purposes of sharing files and resources inter alia, computer or nodes in a building are networked by physically linking them together with a cable. This is called local Area...

79 pages (14130 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Community Participation In World Bank Assisted Rural Development And Poverty Reduction Programme In Abia State, Nigeria

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The study assessed community participation in the World Bank Assisted Rural Development and Poverty Reduction Programme in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the...

216 pages (38196 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Chemical And Biological Assay Of Castor Oil Meal (Ricinus Communis) As An Alternative Nutrient Source In Pullet Birds Diet

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This experiment was carried out to study the feed promise of castor seed oil meal (Ricinus communis) in terms of its chemical composition, limitations of its use, and possible ways of...

149 pages (25746 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of Organic Manures And Urea On Soil Properties, Nutrient Uptake And Yield Of Amaranthus Cruentus In A Rainforest Ultisol In Nigeria

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The withdrawal of fertilizer subsidy by the Federal Government in 1996 made mineral fertilizers scarce, expensive and beyond the reach of many farmers. Although mineral fertilizers ensure...

284 pages (46916 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Total And Extractable Micronutrients In Soils Of Contrasting Parent Materials In Southeastern, Nigeria

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Investigations into the status of total and extractable micronutrients in soils of contrasting parent materials from southeastern Nigeria, were conducted to determine the Total and...

83 pages (17332 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Moist And Dry Heat Processing Methods On The Nutritional Value Of Mungbean (Vigna Riadiata)

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A study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional value of mungbean (Vigna radiata), processed in different methods. Treatments consisted of diets formulated with mungbean prepared in...

62 pages (14285 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On The Biodegradation Potentials Of Some Candida Species On Petroleum Hydrocarbons

ABSTRACT Biodegradation studies was performed to investigate the diesel oil and kerosene degrading ability of two strains of yeast identified as Candida tropicalis and C. utilis and isolated from...

206 pages (39974 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effectiveness Of Mass Media And Interpersonal Communication Patterns In Disseminating HIV/AIDS Information To Rural Communities In Abia State, Nigeria.

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The study investigated the effectiveness of media (interpersonal, mass media and media mix) in disscminatini HIV/AIDS information to rural communities in Abia State. Abia State is made up...

189 pages (41285 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Extractable Iron, Zinc, Manganese, And Coffer In Cubitermes Mounds In Selected Farmlands In Southeastern Nigeria

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Basic properties and the status of extractable iron, copper, zinc and mangenese in normal soils and. the cubitermes mounds taken from Umudike and Ameke (Abia State), Afikpo (Ebonyi State)...

66 pages (12296 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Reproductive Biology And Population Dynamics Of The Portunid Crab Callinectes amnicola (De Rocheburne, 1883) (Decapoda; Portunidae) In The Estuarine Biotopes Of Southeast Nigeria

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The artisanal Callinectes amnicola fishery of the Qua Iboe River Estuary and Imo River Estuary of south eastern Nigeria were studied for twelve months (from June 2008 - May 2009), with...

262 pages (60208 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Studies On The Fusarium Wilt Of Eggplant (Solanum Gilo Raddi) Caused By Fusarium Oxysporum F. Sp Melongenae In Parts Of Isiala — Ngwa Area Of Abia State, Nigeria

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Experiments were conducted in the green house of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike to evaluate the efficacy of benlate, wood ash, palm oil effluence, poultry manure,...

77 pages (14668 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Plant Products For The Control Of Maize Weevil, Sitophilus Zea Mais Motschulsky (Colfoptera: Curculionidae)

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Laboratory studies were conducted at the Crop Science Laboratory of Michael Okpaia University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria and at the Behavioural and Chemical Ecology Department of...

158 pages (27171 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Some Plant Extracts For The Control Of Tomato Bacterial Spot Bacterium (Xanthomonas Campestris Pv. Vesicatoria) In Culture

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 Investigations were carried to assess the effect of cold and hot water plant extracts for the control df Xanthonionas vesicalorid in the laboratory The plants used were. A inc//ca...

40 pages (8418 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In Vitro And In Vivo Control Of Colletotrichum Destructivum O'gara (The Causal Organism Of Cowpea Anthracnose In Nigeria) Using Some Plant Extracts

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 An experiment was carried out in the laboratory of Plant Health Management Department of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike to check the effects of plant extracts of U....

46 pages (7529 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Market Participation Among Smallholder Cassava Farmers In Response To Transaction Costs In South Eastern Nigeria

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 In Nigeria, strong demand and the fact that most of the nation's 140 million people are in the hands of smallholders provides a tremendous opportunity for cassava farmers to...

162 pages (38238 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Impact Of Quarry-Dust And Rock Excavation On Vegetation And Slope In Isukwuato Local Government Area, Abia State

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This studies were carried out at Ahaba. Amaba and Uturu in isuikwuato heir leaf areas were also compared. Samples of the quarry leaves were collected all(l analysed chemically. hurl...

140 pages (31584 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Form, Resistance To White And Brown Rot Fungi (Trametes Cingulata And Lentinus Lepideus Respectively) And Sapwood/Heartwood Contents Of Teak (Tectona Grandis) Poles From Trees Grown In Southern Nigeria

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Teak (Tectona grandis) plantations established in three locations (sites) in Southern Nigeria: Ukpom Bende Forest Reserve in Abia State (Site 1), Oban Forest Reserve in Cross River State...

261 pages (57623 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Of Land Degradation In Njaba Local Government Area Of Imo State.

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The study determined the socio-economic impact of land degradation in Njaba area of lmo State. From evidence, there is no recent available phenomenon that has assumed such a wide ranging...

68 pages (13293 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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