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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus transmission from mother-to-child in Parturient women in Plateau State, Nigeria
High prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in parturient women is the primary source of infection for their children and the general population. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is the primary mode of transmission in endemic areas. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence rate of MTCT of HBV in parturient women in Plateau […]
Detergents and degreasers toxicity on Escherichia coli in marine water from Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Uncontrolled detergent and degreaser release into water bodies and cultivated soil usually results in poor life productivity in various habitats causing significant ecological and economic problems. The research assessed the toxicity of detergents – Biological toilet cleanser (BTC) and Teepol; degreasers – Rigwash and Aquabreak on Escherichia coli in marine water. Percentage log survival was […]
Assessment of nutritional qualities of palm weevil larvae from Elaeis guineensis Jacq and Raphia ferinifera (Gaertn.) Hyl.) in Amukpe, Delta State, Nigeria
This study was carried out to assess the nutritional qualities of the larva of Rhynchophorus phoenicis collected from rot oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) and Raphia palm trees (Raphia farinifera (Gaertn.) Hyl.) at Amukpee, Delta State, Nigeria. Samples of fresh Rhynchophorus phoenicis larvae collected at different locations in the study area were subjected to […]
Herbicides perception and utilization among cassava farmers in Delta State, Nigeria
Over the years, herbicides have been widely used by farmers to control weeds in their farms. However, this study ascertained herbicides’ perception and utilisation among cassava farmers in delta state, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: ascertain farmers knowledge about herbicide usage, ascertain cassava farmers perception of herbicide, determine cassava farmers level of herbicide utilisation; […]
The impact of socio-economic activities of rural dwellers on forest resources in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria
The socio-economic profile and activities of forest occupants on wise-use of forest resources in Idumuje-Ugboko Forest Reserve (IUFR) in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State was examined. Sampling techniques (purposive, and multistage) were used to acquire information from 120 respondents with the aid of structured questionnaire and oral interview. Data generated were analyzed […]
Propagation of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. seeds from four vegetation zones of Nigeria, using different pre-sowing treatments and sowing media
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. is a tree species of the family Leguminonaseae distributed across West and Central Africa. The surging demand for its wood has hampered its natural regeneration in Nigeria. Effects of pre-sowing treatments and soil media on the germination of its seeds were examined using stratified random sampling. Seeds were sourced from Guineo-Sudanian savanna, […]
Women participation in honey marketing: Evidence from Nigeria
The study examined women’s participation in honey marketing. A multistage sampling procedure was used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The sample size was 60 women honey marketers. Descriptive statistics cost and return analysis and a regression model were used to analyze the data. The mean age of the honey […]
Assessment of drilling fluids toxicity on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas spp. in marine water from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
The contamination of environments with various kinds of petroleum products has been a long – term practice and as such can affect the role of microbes in food chain and as agents of biodegradation of substances in aquatic ecosystems. The acute toxicity of drilling fluids, water -based and oil-based, was assessed on Escherichia coli and […]
Potentials of different sources of plant residue ash on chemical properties of an Alfisol, in South-southern, Nigeria
This tryout was conducted at the Delta State University Farm complex, Asaba, Southsouth agro-ecological zone, Nigeria. Objective of the research was focused on the potentials of different sources of plant residue ash on chemical properties for three successive years. This research was mapped out in a Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with five treatment, T0 […]
Toxicity assessment of dispersit SPC 1000 on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas spp in Fresh and marine water from Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Unsustainable techniques, human activities, and laws used in the exploration and extraction of petroleum resources have wreaked havoc on the environment of the Niger Delta Region. This research assessed the toxicity of oil spill dispersant- Dispersit SPC 1000 on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas spp. in water habitats. The bacteria were isolated following standard procedures by […]