Forestry and Environmental Management

A Survey Of The Indigenous Flora Of Abiriba Community And Their Uses In Traditional Medicine

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A survey was carried out to identify the indigenous flora of Abiriba Community in Abia State, Nigeria as well as determine their uses in traditional medicine. The focus of the study was...

69 pages (12151 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In-Vitro Assessment Of Propolis From Different Vegetation Zones In Nigeria And The Determination Of Its Flavonoids And Ferulic Acid Contents

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This study examines the in-vitro assessment of propolis from three different vegetation zones (f Nigeria and determination of its flavonoids and ferulic acid contents. The objectives of...

82 pages (20130 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In-Vitro Assessment Of Honey, Snail Slime, And Tetrapleura Tetraptera (Schum & Thonn) Taub From Different Vegetation Zones Of Nigeria On Some Pathogenic Organisms

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The study was carried out in order to make an in-vitro assessment of honey from different vegetation zones viz; Derived savanna, Rainforest zone and Mangrove, snail slime from two species...

66 pages (12398 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Ethnobotanical Survey Of The Plants Used In Local Treatment Of Hypertension In Abia State: A Case Study Of Bende Local Government Area

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This research emphasized on ethnobotanical survey of plants used for the local - treatment of hypertension in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Southern Nigeria. For easy survey,...

55 pages (11974 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of The Nutrient Content Of Leaves, Seed And Bark Of Adansonia Digitata - Baobab (Linnaeus)

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Baobab tree has multi-purpose uses, as it produces food and non-food products such as medicines, fuel, timber, fodder. The seeds, leaves, roots, flowers, fruit pulp and bark of...

69 pages (13343 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

A Survey Of Food Trees In Home Gardens In Okoko Item, Bende L. G. A, Abia State, Nigeria

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 A survey of food trees in home gardens in Okoko Item was carried out to determine the number of food trees and the contribution of home gardens in household food security. Data...

49 pages (8535 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Contributions Of Major Fallow Species To Soil Nutrients In Selected Fouryear Fallow Farms In Olokoro Community, Umuahia South L.G.A, Abia State Nigeria.

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An investigation was initiated to study the litter production, relative stem abundance and nutrient contribution of 3 major fallow species — Dactyladenia barteri, Anthonotha macrophylla...

64 pages (10095 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Environmental Noise In Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State Nigeria

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Noise has become a very important "stress factor" in the human environment as a result of technological and industrial advancement. Noise pollution has become problematic, yet...

97 pages (19890 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Leaf Litter Decomposition Rates Of Three Ornamental/Landscape Woody Plant Species In Umudike, Nigeria

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Decomposition of litter refers to both the physical and chemical breakdown of litter and the mineralization of nutrients (Boulton and Boon, 1901 ). Decomposition of leaf' litter is a...

64 pages (13841 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Seed Germination Of Five Plant Species Of The Nigerian Rainforest

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 A single factor experiment in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications was used to study the seed germination rates of five rainforest tree species at the...

30 pages (4124 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Glyphosate Herbicide On Soil Bacteria & Physicochemical Properties In Uturu, Abia State

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 Farmers apply herbicides to the target organisms without paying due attention to the herbicide producer's recommended rate of application as well as proper way of disposing the...

115 pages (24792 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Nutritive Values Of Some Forage And Fodder Species In Cross River National Park, Nigeria

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 A single factor experiment in a randomized complete block design with two replication was used to determine the nutrient content. The following were recorded according to their...

58 pages (11175 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Seed Germination And Early Seedling Growth Of Some Forest Edible Fruit-Tree Species At Umudike.

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A four by seven (4 x 7) factorial in the randomized complete block design with four treatments and replications was used to determine seed germination and early seedling growth. Seed...

69 pages (10471 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Flowering Periodicity, Seed Germination And Proximate Composition Of Seven Woody Plant Species Of Southeastern Nigeria

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Flowering and fruiting periodicities, seed germination, proximate composition and phytochernical contents of edible fruits/seeds of seven woody plant species of the Nigerian...

52 pages (9014 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Physical Characteristics of Some Plant Species Useful In Controlling Gully Erosion In Abia State: A Case Study Of Ohafia Local Government Area.

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 Evaluation of plant species useful in soil erosion control in two selected gully sites at Paradise Akanu in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, was studied from March through...

55 pages (8720 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Contribution Of Anacardium Occidentale (Cashew) To Site Quality At Isuochi, Abia State

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Contribution of Anacardiurn occidentale (cashew) to site quality was assessed at Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. Three plots of 0.3ha each comprising a 25 -year...

44 pages (8876 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Germination, Dormancy And Control Of Phytolymalata In Early Seedling Growth Of Milicia Excelsa (Welw.) C.C. Berg.


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Some of the emergent timber yielding tree species such as Milicia excelsa could flower once within 15 months. Fruits of most emergent tree species such as it excelsahave poor...

76 pages (13463 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Locally Available Agro Wastes On The Cultivation Of Edible Mushroom Pleurotus Tuber-Regium

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This study examined the effect of locally available agrowastes on the cultivation of Pleurotus tuber-regium and the best way of converting agrowastes into edible biomass instead...

72 pages (11552 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Pruning Frequency On Production And Development Of Tillers Of Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria Zizanioides L Nash)

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The effect of pruning frequency on the production and development of triflers by Vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides L. Nash) was studied at the nursery of Forestry Research...

35 pages (4931 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Node Number And Watering Regimes On Growth And Development Of Some Floricultural Plants In The Nursery.

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Most people of different habits and cultures like flowers. Flowers are generally used to express human sentiments and to beautify the environment. (Edmond et ai 1 990). 'The environment...

63 pages (10850 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Phytochemical And Proximate Composition Of Some Selected Medicinal Plants In Umuanunu, Umunumo Imo State

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The study on assessment of phytochemical and proximate composition of some selected medicinal plants leaves was carried out to detennine the medicinal value of the leaves of Anonna...

105 pages (23696 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determination Of' Haemato-Toxicity And Histopathology Of Selected Acro-Pesticides (Basudyne And Carbofuran) In Albino Rats

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 The injudicious and indiscriminate use of pesticides is a threat to not only the target organisms but to non-target organisms. This study determined the haemato-toxicity and...

98 pages (22877 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Seasonal Changes On The Distribution And Abundance Of Insect Fauna In Three Habitat Types In Umudike Area, Abia State, Nigeria

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This study was conducted to investigate the effects of seasonal changes on distribution and abundance of insects in three habitat types in Umudike Area, of Abia State, Nigeria....

97 pages (19620 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Water Quality And Prevalence Of Water Borne Diseases In Three Communities Of Umuahia North Lga, Abia State

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This research was conducted to assess the prevalence of water borne diseases in three (3) communities of Umuahia North L.GA, Abia State. The objectives were to evaluate the ...

89 pages (20939 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Impact Of Karate (Lambda Cyhalothrin Pyrethroid) Insecticide On The Uptake Of Some Major Cations And Anions In The Gills Of Fresh Water Catfish “Heteroclarias” (Hybrid) Fingerlings

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The impact of acute exposure of karate ( Lambda cyhalothrin pyicthriod insecticide evaluated during a 4 -- day exposure period at 20pprn, 40ppm, ôOppni and 80ppm to...

80 pages (10969 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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