Projectexpert Abstract The effect of alkaline steep and air-rest cycle on the development of peroxidase activity during malting was investigated in sorghum variety, KSV8. Preliminary experiment showed that alkaline steep (test) and the distilled water steep (control) had germinative energy of 92± 2.87 % and 89± 0.57 % respectively. In regime II (sorghum grains steeped in … Read more
ABSTRACT As part of the effort in combating hunger, this study was undertaken to determine the nutrient composition of an insect, winged termite (Macrotermes Bellicosus). This insect was high in protein (64.30g/100g), also it could be a good source of oil (19.93g/100g) and minerals, particularly calcium and potassium, at 975 and 203mg/100g respectively. The proximate … Read more
ABSTRACT A comparative study of the effects of aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera and Vernonia amygdalina on selected biochemical indices of prostate pathologies of male albino rats was investigated using thirty two adult male albino rats of average weight of 152g. Rats were randomly assigned into four groups of eight rats each with different … Read more
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page……………………………………………………………………………i. Certification Page…………………………….……………………………………..ii. Dedication……………………………………………………………………….….iii. Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………..iv. Abstract………………………………………………………………………………v. Table of contents………………………………………………………………..……vi. List of Tables……………………………………………………………………..…ix. List of graphs………………………………………………………………..……….x List of Figures……………………………………………………………………….x List of Abbreviations………………………………………………………………..xi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………1. 1.1. Avocado fruit…………………………………..………………………..………27. 1.1.1 Cultivars and Varieties………………………..……………………………….36. 1.1.2. Taxonomy of Avocado……………………………………………………….30. 1.1.3. Description of the avocado fruit pulp oil…………………………………….31 1.2. Biodiesel and other fuels………………………………………………………31. 1.2. Biodiesel production…………………………………………………………………..32. … Read more
ABSTRACT Bacterial biodegradation of xenobiotics has been seen as one of the biological means of bioremediation of polluted site. This study was designed to isolate bacteria from soil and to evaluate their ability to biodegrade glyphosate which is a water soluble, non-selective herbicide used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses known to … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW BACKGROUND OF STUDY Plants are important in our everyday existence. They provide our foods, produce the oxygen we breathe, and serve as raw materials for many industrial products such as clothes, foot wears and so many others. Plants also provide raw materials for our buildings and in the manufacture … Read more
ABSTRACT Ficuscapensis leaves have always played a great role in preventing, controlling and alleviating various disease conditions. This study was aimed at validating the traditional use of the leaves of Ficuscapensisin folk medicine as an anti- ulcer and immunostimulatory agent. Diclofenac sodium (100mg/kg) body weight was administered intraperitoneally to induce ulcer. Seven groups(five rats each)were … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Acid facilitates the digestion of protein and absorption of iron, calcium, and vitamin B-12 as well as preventsbacterial overgrowth and enteric infection (Schubert and Shamburek, 1990). However,when levels of acid (and pepsin) overwhelm mucosaldefense mechanisms ulcers occur.Peptic ulcer disease occurs mainly due to consumption of NSAIDS, infection by H. pylori, stress or … Read more
ABSTRACT Musa paradisiacae commonly known as plantain is a rhizomatous perennial crop used as a source of starchy staple for millions of people in Nigeria. Different parts of the plant have been used in the treatment of various ailments and there are claims that it has antidiarrhoeal activity. This study is therefore aimed at determining … Read more
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. i Certification .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ii Dedication .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. iii Acknowledgement .. .. .. .. .. .. .. iv Table of contents .. .. .. .. .. .. .. … Read more