Plant Science and Biotechnology

“Effects of Salinity on the Growth and Viscosity of the Fruits of Okra (Ahelmoschus esculentus L.):- Ifediora. Nonyelum H

ABSTRACT

 Okra (Abehnoschtis esculentus L.) belongs to the family Malvaceae. It originated from tropical Africa and was grown in the Mediterranean region. It is now grow in the warmer parts of...

65 pages (14929 words) · Dissertations · 9 days ago

The Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of Emilia sonchifolia, Boerhavia diffusa and Justicia carnea:- Uche Becky .0.

ABSTRACT

The stem and leaves of the three plants (Justicia carnea , Boerhavia diffusa and Emilia sonchifolia) were screened for phytochemistry and antimicrobial activity. The crude components were...

53 pages (11073 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Bacteria And Anti-Fungl Activities Of Senseviera Liberica (Ger. And Labr.) On Pathogenic Isolates:- Onuoha, Udodirim

ABSTRACT

A plant based diet reduces the risk of development of several chronic diseases. It is a fact that antioxidants contribute to this production. The present investigation was based on the...

62 pages (11204 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Physico-chemical properties and algae population in Anya stream:- Odo Mmaduabuchi P

ABSTRACT

The physico-chemical qualities of Anya stream located within Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Ahia State Nigeria was assessed over the duration of six (6) months...

58 pages (9328 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

The Effect Of Some Plant Extracts On Post Harvest Fungal Isolate Of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon Esculentum L.) In Abia State:- Ogbuji, Victory A

ABSTRACT

Isolation of rot causing fungi in tomato fruits purchased from four different markets in Ahia state was carried out on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) following standard procedures. The fungal...

69 pages (11259 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Comparative Study on the Anatomy of Some Diseased and Healthy Plants:- Okeke Chiemelie C

ABSTRACT

Anatomical sections of matured plant parts (leaves and stems) from healthy and jdiseased potato, cassava, pumpkin and okro were studied. This study was carried [out to compare the anatomy...

54 pages (7555 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Fungi Associated With Post-Harvest Spoilage Of Carrot, Onion And Cucumber:- Okpara, Joseph H

ABSTRACT

Fungi associated with postharvest deterioration of onion (Allium cepa), carrot (Dacus carrota) and cucumber (cucumis sativum) in abia state were investigated. Infected samples of these...

57 pages (10719 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Effects Of Cashew Leaves And Stem-Bark Extracts On The Germination Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L. Walp) And . - Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan L. Millsp) Seeds:- Ukaegbu, florence. O

ABSTRACT

The experiment was conducted to observe the inhibitory effects of the leaves and stem-bark extract derived from Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) from the National Root Crops Research...

45 pages (7239 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Yield Potentials, Nutritional and Mycochemical Properties of Fruit-Bodies of Pleurotus Ostreatus var Florida.Eger, Grown on Andropogon Gayanus (kunth) Straw, Supplemented with Anthonata Macrophylla (P.beauv) Bark:- Okwuowulu, Eucharia O

ABSTRACT

This work involved the investigation of the effect of substrates and substrate supplementation (Andropogen gayanus straw) and (Anthonotha macrophylla bark) on the yield and myco-chemical...

52 pages (9141 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Antioxidant And Hypoglycermic Potential Of Ethanol Extract Of Senna Alata Leaves:- Offor, Steadfast E

ABSTRACT

Senna alata L.is a medicinal plant containing high antioxidant properties that play an ~ important role in the prevention of various degenerative diseases in the society and has ~ been...

48 pages (8168 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

The Effect of Leaf Extract on the Control of Yam Rot in Storage (Azadirachta indica, Piper nigrum, Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum basilicum):- Ogbunachara, I. Onyekachi

ABSTRACT

The control of yam rot in storage using the leaf extract of Azadirachta indica, Piper nigrum, Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum basilicum. The experiment was conducted in the Laboratory...

47 pages (10531 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Effect Of X-Irradiation On The Anatomy, Proximate And Phyto-Chemical (Anti-Nutrient) Composition Of Red Pepper (Capsicum Frutenscens L.):- Ohaeri, A

ABSTRACT

This work investigated the effect of x-ray irradiation on the anatomy, proximate and anti-nutrient composition of the leaf of Capsicum frutescens. Seedlings of C. frutescens where exposed...

47 pages (8168 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Isolation And Identification Of Fungi Found In Ground Brachystegia Eurycoma (Achi) Sold In Umudike Local Markets In Umuahia Central, Abia State:- Okoroafor Amarahi K

ABSTRACT

 This study was conducted to isolate and identify fungi associated with ground B. eurycoma (Achi) seeds obtained from three local markets within Umuahia central area of Abia State...

54 pages (7587 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Effect of X-Ray Irradiation on the Anatomy of Two Varieties of Garden Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.:- Onyeneke, Thompson C

ABSTRACT

The response of plant to ionizing radiation depends on radiation quality and quantity and/or plant characteristics. X-ray irradiation can have positive, null, or negative effects on plant...

61 pages (11958 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Comparative Study of the Growth of Different Varieties of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Cultivated in Umudike, Abia State:- Okoronkwo, Bernice C

ABSTRACT

A study was conducted during the early planting season of 2017 in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria to evaluate three varieties of cowpea white bean with black eye, Ife brown, white bean with...

46 pages (10085 words) · Projects · 17 days ago

Nutritional Value and Phytochemical Analysis of Fresh Leaves of Pterocarpus santaloinides:- Ugwuanyi Chinonye E

ABSTRACT

The chemical and elemental constituents of fresh leaves of Pterocarpus Q . , santalinoides were evaluated. The fresh green Pterocarpus Santalinoides leaves were handpicked to remove...

70 pages (13352 words) · Projects · 18 days ago

Efect Of Spent Engine Oil On Germination And Heavy Metals Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata (L.) R. Wilczek), Lima Bean (Phaseolus Lunatus L.) And Winged Bean (Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus (L.) Dc.):- Uwaka, Martha A

ABSTRACT

The effect of spent engine oil on germination and heavy metals of some tropical legumes was investigated three legumes, mung bean, winged bean and lima bean were planted in soil stimulated...

69 pages (16301 words) · Projects · 18 days ago

Effects Of Different Organic Wastes On The Growth, Yield And Quality Of Fruit-Bodies Of Pleurotus Ostreatus:- Ozobi, Chidubem P

ABSTRACT

Mushrooms are fleshly noticeable fruiting-bodies of fungi, typically produced above the ground on soil or other food sources. Oyster mushrooms(Pleurotus ostreatus) was cultivated on...

49 pages (9730 words) · Projects · 18 days ago

Effect Of Refuse Dump Soil On The Vegetative Growth, Heavy Metal Accumulation, Proximate Composition And Vitamin Contents Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfaira occidentalis Hook, F.) Leaves:- Uzomachukwu, uchechukwu E.

ABSTRACT

This study is aimed at investigating the effect of dumpsite soil on the vegetative growth, heavy metal accumulation, proximate composition and vitamin contents of Telfaira occidentcilis....

33 pages (6398 words) · Projects · 25 days ago

Tailoring Tropical African Agriculture Towards The Millenium Development Goals: A Plant Breeder's Perspective:- Professor Ene-Obong Efiom Ene-Obong

ABSTRACT

THE MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs) "Stronger worldwide capacities in science and technology are necessary to allow humanity to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals. A concerted...

40 pages (7515 words) · Inaugural Lectures · 2 months ago

Antioxidants And Hypoglycemic Potentials Of Ethanol Leaf Extract Of Senna Hirsuta L.:- Wogu, Glory C

ABSTRACT

 Medicinalplants containing high antioxidant properties play an important role in the prevention ofvarious degenerative diseases in the society. Senna hirsuta L. has been of keen...

50 pages (7204 words) · Projects · 4 months ago

Comparing Some Agro-Waste Materials As Substrates For The Cultivation Of The Oyster Mushroom : (Pleurotus Florida Egerj):-Onyemauwa Godwin E

ABSTRACT

The project was carried out to investigate the relative potential of rice straw (Oryza. sativa), dry leaves of almond plant (Terminalia catappa), lawngrass mowings (Elusine indica) and...

61 pages (7731 words) · Projects · 4 months ago

A Study On The Effect Of X-Ray Irradiation On The Vegetative, Floral And Some Molecular Attributes Of African Marigold (Tagetes Erecta L.) Plant:-

ABSTRACT

 

This study was carried out to investigate the effects of different X-ray irradiation doses on the vegetative, ornamental and some molecular attributes of African marigold (Tagetes...

123 pages (17142 words) · Theses · 5 months ago

The Use Of Some Grass Straws In The Cultivation Of The Edible Mushroom, Pleurotus Ostreatus var.florida, Eger.:- Okwulehie, Ikechukwuka C

ABSTRACT

 Different growth media ancj environmental variables oftemperature and pH affected the vegetative growth of Pleurotus ostrealus var florida. Andropogon straw produced significantly...

139 pages (28778 words) · Dissertations · 6 months ago

Production Of Spawn Culture Of Pleurotus Species Using Different Substrates:- Agbai, Agbai E.C.

ABSTRACT

Five materials sorghum bicolor (guinea corn) Pennisetum typhoides (millet), Milicia exedsu (iroko) saw dust; Tectona grandis (leak) saw dust. Grudina arhorea (gmclina) saw dusts were...

28 pages (3201 words) · Projects · 7 months ago
Please wait...