Works by Michael Okpara University

Influence Of Poultry Manure And NPK Fertilizer On Selected Soil Properties, Nutrient Uptake, Growth And Yield Of Two Cocoyam Cultivars In An Ultisol Of South Eastern Nigeria

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A field study was conducted at the University of Uyo Teaching and Research Farm for two cropping seasons (2005 and 2006) to evaluate the influence of poultry manure (PM) and NPK...

194 pages (29433 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Role Of Personnel Management Improving Employee Performance (A Study Of Uvuoma Micro-Finance Bank, Olokoro. Umuawa)

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Every organization whether large or small has its own problems, they cannot exist without both human and physical resources. These resources require the manipulation of human...

66 pages (12803 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Pollution And Resource Use Efficiency Among Pig Farmers In Imo State, Nigeria

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The remarkably low performance of pig farmers and the apathy to pig farming due to the enviroqmental pollution caused by piggeries in areas where they are located, necessitated...

158 pages (37069 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Application Of Remote Sensing Technique In The Mapping Of Soils Of Ikot-Ekpene Area Of Akwa-Ibom State

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Information on soil characteristics and terrain form is essential in the description and mapping of soils. Thus information on the soil of lkot-Ekpene area is used for this study,...

69 pages (14066 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Fisheries Co – Operative Project - (A Case Stud\' Of Idima Abam Arochukwu L.G.A) Abia State

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The study analyzed the activities of the fisheries co — operative Project in Idima Abam. It considered the organizational structure and factors affecting their performances....

47 pages (6649 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determination Of The Chemical Compositions Of Two Tropical Seeds: Adenanthera Pavonina And A Riocarpus Heterophyllus


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Nigeria has favorable agricultural conditions with respect to land and climate. These conditions support the growth and production of a wide range of tropical and sub-tropical...

138 pages (25209 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

A Study Of Heavy Metal Contamination In Aba Metropolis

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Heavy metal concentration of the soils, dust, water, sediment, plants and fish samples in the terrestrial and aquatic environment of Aba North, I and 2, Aba south 1 and 2 and Asa...

177 pages (35073 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effecfs Of Fertilizer Application And Water Stress (Drought) On Tile Chemical Compositions And Antimicrobial Activities Of The Leaves Of Ocimum Gra Tissimum (L) And Gongronfma Latifolium (Bentu).

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The effect of fertilizer application and water stress (drought) on the chemical composition and antimicrnbial activity of Ocinnun gralisthmnn L and Goigroneina lalifolium Benth...

148 pages (34399 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Control Of Insect Pests Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata L. Wilczek), Using Synthetic Pesticides, Mineral Oils And Neem

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Field studies were conducted at the sub-station of the National Horticultural Research Institute, Okigwe Imo State during the early and late seasons of 2006 and 2007 to monitor...

130 pages (23555 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On The Effects Of Abattoir Effluents On The Water Quality Of Aba River, Abia State, Nigeria

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The effects of abattoir effluents on the water quality of Aba River was studied. Quantitative and physico-chemical. examinations of the samples revealed that there was an...

93 pages (21085 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Anatomical, Histochemical And Physiological Studies On Some Sugarcane Cultivars

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Investigations on the anatomical, histochemical and physiological features of eleven sugarcane cultivars (Umuariaga Local, BD96-OO1, BD96-01O, C062175, BD94-005, BD96-016,...

91 pages (13202 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Distribution Of Antibiotic Resistant Wound Pathogens Amongst Patients, Staff And Nvironment Of The Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

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Swabs from wounds sites, sinks, disinfectant, water and hands of personnel in eight wards of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia were investigated for contamination by bacteria....

61 pages (9357 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Factors Influencing Adoption Of Agricultural Labour-Saving Technologies Among Women Farmers In Abia State, Nigeria

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The study focused on the factors influencing adoption of agricultural labour-saving technologies among women farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. The myriad of socio- economic ...

128 pages (31389 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Vitamin E Supplementation On The Reproductive Performance Of Sows

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Three experiments evaluated the effect of vitamin E supplementation on the growth and reproductive performance of female pigs. In the first experiment, twelve Large White x ...

143 pages (29505 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

An Investigation Into The Use Of Leguminous Cr01' Residues And Wood Ash For Improving Soil Conditions And Productivity Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Southeast Nigeria.

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Soils of southeast Nigeria are predominantly acidic, sandy, and physically fragile. They are also deficient in organic mailer, nitrogen and basic callous. Because of...

228 pages (37780 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Electrical Resistivity Survey To Investigate Causes Of Borehole Failure Within Ikwuano/Umuahia Area Of Abia State, Se Nigeria

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This study presents an overview of electrical resistivity survey carried out within lkwuano/Umuahia area and its environs. There has been prevailing shortage of potable water...

130 pages (23391 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Analyses Of Income And Expenditure Among Wieet Potato Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

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This study considered the analyses of income and expenditure among sweet potato farmers in  Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. This study is relevant...

60 pages (7740 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Mosquito Vectors And Lymphatic Filariasis In Some Selected Local Government Areas Of Abia State, Nigeria

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A study on mosquito vectors and lymphatic filariasis was conducted in twelve (12) communities in four (4) local government areas of Abia State, Nigeria. Four hundred and ninety...

172 pages (27439 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Physico-Chemical Properties And Heavy Metal Contamination Of Imo-River

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The concentration of heavy metals in Imo-River was determined from source to tributaries using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), to ascertain the influence of urbanization and...

111 pages (22531 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Mucuna Seed Meal-Based Diets For Goat Production In South-Eastern Nigeria

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An evaluation of Mucuna seed meal (MSM)-based diets for goat production in South-Eastern Nigeria was conducted through four experiments involving 28 adult and young West African...

162 pages (32074 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Biochemical, Haematclogical And Nutritional Evaluation Of Raw And Toasted Bambara Groundnut Byproduct Using Rabbits

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The effects of raw and toasted Bambara groundnut by-product was assessed on weight for weight replacement of soyabean meal in -rabbit diet using growth performance carcas ...

71 pages (16415 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Use Of Organic Materials As Amendments In The Remediation Of Soils Contaminated By Lead, Copper And Zinc

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Metal contamination of soils is widespread across the globe as a direct consequence of atmospheric and industrial pollution, and the clean up of such soils is a difficult task...

235 pages (53573 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Phytochemical, Antioxidant And Proximate Analysis Of Justicia Carnea Leaves.

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The Acanthaceae of plant is an important source of therapeutic drugs. Justicia Carnea is the largest genus of Acanthaceae. This present work aims at evaluating the bioactive,...

66 pages (13337 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Replacement Of Maize With Dry Cassava Siev1ette Broiler Ration

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The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of replacement of maize with graded dry cassava sieviette waste in broiler ration. A total of 150 day old Anak broilers were used for...

66 pages (17854 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Fiscal Policy On In Vestment Expenditure In Nigeria

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The study provided an empirical analysis of the effect of fiscal policy on investment expenditures in Nigeria using time series data from 1999 to 2016 collected from the Central ...

61 pages (14636 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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