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The impact of oil industry activities on the vegetation was studied at Alam, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria The study evaluated the effect of oil spillage on the...
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Cassava has been identified as an important staple food crop, which often play a critical role in alleviating famine. Nigeria had undergone a fairly long period of cassava improvement of...
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This study was designed to examine gender and resource use efficiency in rice production systems in Abia State of Nigeria. Rice has grown in importance as a major component of Nigerian...
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The rationale for this study derives from two sources. The first is that the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) in its agricultural policy embodied in the Comprehensive...
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This research was designed to make contributions towards solving the problem of cannibalism in Heterobranchus ion gifihis. Female brood stock of Heterobranchus Ion gifihis with initial...
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The roles of sesquioxidcs and organic matter on the aggregation of 40 soil samples from various parts of the south-eastern Nigeria was investigated. Soil samples included soils that have...
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The effect of single or combined inocula of the fungi Pleurotus ostreatus var Florida (P0), P. Tuber-regium (Pt) and the nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Nem) on growth. nodulation, galling...
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Contamination of poultry meat with foodborne pathogens remains an important public health issue, because it can lead to illness if there are malpractice in handling, cooking or post cooking...
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An existing integrated machine for processing sterilized oil palm fruits into palm oil and nuts was improved in this study, to improve the performance. This machine, designed based on the...
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This study was to evaluate the microbiological quality of expired and non expired vitamin C syrups sold in Umuahia metropolis. The bacterial isolates from the syrup samples were identified...
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The increased utilization of processed cassava products has increased the environmental pollution associated with the disposal of effluents.The aim of this work was to assess the impact of...
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The emergence of antibiotic resistance as well as the recent undesirable side effect of some of the commercially available antibiotics has led to the screening of plant extract in order to...
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The effect of two commonly used herbicides force-up and Esmate, on soil microbial population was investigated. The two herbicides were applied on agricultural soil in-vitro at three...
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This study evaluated the comparative investigation of fish ponds in Umudike. From this study a total of six (6) bacteria strains and 3 (three) fungal strains were obtained and identified...
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Ocimum gratissium and Gongronema iatfolium are common herbs in Nigeria as medication against infections. The present study was designed to assess their effect on pathogenic bacteria;...
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The use of herbal medicine has always been part of human culture, as some plants possess important therapeutic properties. The aim of the study is to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of...
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The yield of bioethanol from banana peels hydrolysed with Sacchromyces cerevisiae. Banana peels were sun dried and pretreated. After hydrolysis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used to...
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Soil microorganisms including bacteria and fungi are critical in decomposition and recycling and in creating and maintaining good soil structure by proper aeration and formation of humus...
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The present study screened and identified bacteria from soil samples having the ability to produce xylanase. Soil samples were collected from different locations within umuahia. The 10...
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Medicinal plants are traditional plants/herbs that have been used in healthcare centers to treat various types of illness. Examples of medicinal plants are Dogoyaro leaf, paw-paw leaf,...
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The indiscriminate use of synthetic products has led us to the state of resistance and also provoked the need for natural products. The products from coconut were known to have...
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Ugba is the Ibo name of the fermented African Oil bean seeds (Pentaclethra macrophylla). It is a traditional food condiment generally produced by natural fermentation and it is important...
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This study presents the results of the experimental and mechanical assessment and investigation of periwinkle shell (pws) for use as reinforcement additive in grindstone. Locally sourced...
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The aim of this research work is to evaluate the antibacterial activities of ginger and galic extracts against some gram negative organisms. Newly obtained rhizome of Zingiber officinale...
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This study assessed Food Security and Anthropometric Status of School Age Children in selected rural communities in Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State. A structured questionnaire was...