Theses

Antimicrobial Activity Of Some Selected Edible Mushrooms

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The antimicrobial properties of ethanol, aqueous, hot and cold extracts of some mushroom species (Russula vesca, A uricularia auricular, Pleurotus squarrosulus and Volvariaella ...

74 pages (14794 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Optimization Of Divalent Cation Concentrations On Ethanol Production From Cassava Starch Hydrolyzafe, Using Immobilized Saccharomyces Pastorianus

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Divalent cations (Mg2 , Zn2Ca2 ) are known to directly influence fermentative metabolism in yeast and consequently increase ethanol yield. The bioavailability of these catiotis and...

147 pages (30866 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Performance Of Five Egg Plant (Solanum Melongena L.) Cultivars Under Umudike Condition In South Eastern Nigeria

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An experiment was sited at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture research farm in Umudike to study the performance of five eggplant (So/anum melon gena t.) cultivars under...

43 pages (7233 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Differentiation Of Nigerian Local Chickens In A Humid Tropical Environment Based On Quantitative Traits And Biologic Markers

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One hundred and thirty-nine day-old local chickens comprising of 45 naked neck, 42 frizzle and 52 normal genotypes generated from 36 adult local chickens of three different ...

55 pages (9109 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Microbial Diversity And Physicochemical Properties Of Soil In The Lead (Pb) And Zinc (Zn) Mining Area Of Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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The effects of Zn and Pb contamination due to mining activities on the microbial diversity and physicochemical properties of soil in the Pb and Zn mining area of Ishiagu Ebonyi...

89 pages (18301 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Biosorption Of Fe3+., Ni2+, Cr6+ From Aqueous Solution Using African Yam Bean Pod And Groundnut Shell

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The removal of Cr6 , Ni2a1 Fe3from aqueous solution using oxatic-acid modified and unmodified Mrican yarn bean pod and groundnut shells was studied. The effects of timE, biomass...

140 pages (24137 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Adsorption And Inhibitive Properties Of Ethanol Extracts Of Cost Us Afer, Gongronema Lalifolia And Ocimum Gralisimum, As Corrosion Inhibitors For Mild Steel In H2so4


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Metallic objects form an essential object for humans ail(l because of this Scientists have attempted to understand and control the corrosion of metals from imieej)tioil of...

105 pages (18293 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Growth And Yield Response Of Soybean Varieties To Different Types And Rates Of Nitrogen Fertilizer In Abia State, Nigeria

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Pot experiment was conducted outside the greenhouse of Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to evaluate the response of soybean varieties (TGX 1440 and TGX...

31 pages (5313 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

A Study Pf Two Co-Infections Of Two Parasites In Male Albino Mice

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A study of two co-infections between Tiypanosoma brucei and  baker, infections were studied in male albino mice. The mice were divided into six groups of five mice per...

81 pages (14227 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

The Effects Of Some Centrosema Species On Soil Fertility Improvement

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The study of the effects of legumes on soil fertility improvement is essential due to declining productivity of many tropical soils which are the major constraints limiting ...

74 pages (14835 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Evaluation Op The Biochemical Effect Of Anti-Hypertensive Drug Lamlodipine) On Hypertensive Patients

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Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel bloáker used s an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. As other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the...

60 pages (12612 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of Kidney Function Enzymes Of Aiclionea Cordfolia Methanol Methylene Chloride Extract Of Aichonea Cordfolia In Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatoxicity In Wister Albino Rats

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The dry leaf of Aichornea cordifolia (AC) is used, in traditional medicine in the S Nigeria, for the preparation of blood tonic, remedies for urinary, respiratory, liver and gas...

80 pages (17799 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Adolescent-Parent Conflictas A Correlate Of Self-Esteem And Academic Performance Of Senior Secondary School Students In Abia State

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This study investigated how adolescent-parent conflict correlates with the self- esteem and academic performance of senior secondary school students in Umuahia Education Zone. The...

123 pages (30953 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Anti-Hypertensive Potential Of Ethanol Extract Of Avocado Pear Seed In Male Wistar Rats

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This study was aimed at determining the anti-hypertensive potential of ethanol extract of Persea americana seed (avocado pear) in male Wistar albino rats. Twenty-four rats were used...

71 pages (15907 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

The Concentration Of Copper In Fruits And Vegetables Sold In Roadside Markets In Umuahia Metr0po' In Abia State, Nigeria

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Fruits and vegetables are edible plant products that are good for health. Precise quantitative analyses of heavy metals present in them are important for accurate nutritional...

47 pages (8949 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Assessment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) In Firewood Smoked Fish In Umuahia, Abia State

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The study was aimed at PAH assessment in firewood smoked fish in Ubani, Isigate and Oriugba markets in Umuahia Abia State. 16 PAHs were assessed and analysed in the smoked fish...

65 pages (12439 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Gc-Ms Analysis And In Vivo Antioxidant Study Of Ethanol Extract Of Anthocleista Vogelli Stem Bark Using Cc14-Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats

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Antioxidants are molecules that halt oxidation processes. Antioxidants are needed to prevent the formation and reduce the level of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which are...

81 pages (20381 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effect Of The Learning Cycle Instructional Model On Secondary School Students' Achievement, Interest And Retention In Geography

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The study investigated effect of The Learning Cycle (TLC) instructional model on student's achievement, interest and retention in Geography using quasi-experimental research design....

124 pages (26825 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Evaluation On The Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Urtica Dioca Leaves On Liver And Kidney Parameters In Dihydrotesteosterone Estradiol Valarate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Bph) In Male Wistar Rat.

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The effect of Urtica dioica leaves on kidney and liver functions was investigated in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced Benign prostatic hyperplasia in male wistar rats....

78 pages (21652 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Histological Changes, Superoxide Dismutase Activity And Zinc Concentration In The Kidney Homogenate Of Normal And Monosodium Glutamate-Intoxicated Rats Co-Treated With Artemether_Lumenfantrine

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I Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which is chemically known as AJI-NO-MOTO also familiar as MSG in routine life. MSG is always considered to be a controversial food additive used in ...

75 pages (10859 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effect Of Methapnol Extract Of Urtica Dioica Leaf On Male Hormone Profile And Prostate Specific Antigen (Psa) Level In Dihydrotestosterone- Estradiol Valarate Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia In Male Wister Rats

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The effect of methanol extract of Urtica dioica leaf on male hormone profile and prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced with Benign...

98 pages (21988 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Comparative Evaluation Of Two Nitrogen Sources On Performance And Blood Parameters Of Creep-Fed Lambs And Kids

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A comparative evaluation of two creep diets formulated from two nitrogen 4 sources on the performance and blood parameters of lambs and Kids was undertaken in a 60-day study. The...

40 pages (8942 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Mycoflora And Aflatoxin B, In Melon Seed Cake “USU” Produced In Abia And Imo States Of Eastern Nigeria

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Samples of melon seed cake snacks "usu" were purchased from two different states Abia and Imo of Nigeria .The snack samples were analyzed for fungal contamination and aflatoxin B1...

54 pages (7762 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Effect Of Genotype On The Growth Performance Of Indigenous Guinea Fowl In The Rain-Forest Zone Of South-East Nigeria

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A total of' 92 clay-old native guinea fbwl keets were generated from direct and reciprocal crossing of two colour variants of indigenous guinea fowls (pearl and Lavender) to...

35 pages (4761 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of Reciprocal, Maternal, Sex-Linked And Heterotic Effects On Growth And Reproductive Traits In Pigs

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A study was carried out to evaluate reciprocal, maternal, sex-linked and heterotic effects on growth and reproductive traits in pigs. This study was conducted between September 2009...

129 pages (27229 words) · Theses · 4 years ago
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