Physicochemical and pedological features of swampland soils and productive potentials within a coastal system in Akwa-Ibom State

Soil pedological information is vital for land use planning and sustainable fertility management. The study was carried out with the objective of characterizing and classifying the soils of Ikpe-Ikotnkon, Ini L.G.A. of Akwa Ibom State. Representative soil pedons were delineated along topographic positions using a detailed (1:25,000) soil survey and described based on their genetic […]

Investigation of physicochemical parameters and toxic effects of metals in drinking water of Quaid-E-Abad, Karachi

The aims of present study were to evaluate the physicochemical parameters such as pH, electric conductance (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), Chlorides, carbonates and level of toxic elements such as Arsenic, Chromium, Cadmium and lead in Drinking water of Quaid-e-Abad Karachi, Sindh by using different techniques. Literature review indicates that in the study area such […]

Physicochemical characterization, dynamics abundance bacteriological and aquatic fauna of groundwater in the City of Mbalmayo (Cameroon)

In order to understand the potential impact of abiotic factors on the dynamics of bacterial abundance and diversity of the groundwater fauna in Cameroon, a study was carried out in 10 wells in the town of Mbalmayo. In each well, twelve samples were taken at monthly intervals. Analyses were carried out according to standard protocols. […]

Prevalence of fish parasites in nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and physicochemical characteristics of pond water in Arusha and Morogoro, Tanzania

Fish parasites can cause significant production and economic losses in aquaculture. This study examined 130 small-scale fish ponds in the Arusha and Morogoro regions of Tanzania between December 2019 and February 2020 to determine pond water physicochemical parameters and the prevalence of parasites in farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Most […]

Effect of pollination time to improve physicochemical characteristics of ‘dhakki’ dates

To assess the effects of different pollination times to improve physicochemical characteristics of Dhakki table dates, an experiment was conducted during 2012 and 2013 at Date Palm Research Orchard of Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. The experiment was comprised of seven different treatments of pollination times i.e., at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, […]

Nutritional and physicochemical characterization of soymilk

Soybean (Glycine max) is a multifarious functional food due to the presence of various bioactive molecules i.e.isoflavones and phytosterols. The current rsearch work has been designed to explore nutritional significance of soy milk. Soy milk was prepared by soaking and grinding of soybeans and analyzed for pH, acidity specific gravity, total soluble solids, milk solid […]

Impact of integrated weed management in maize on weed density, biological yield and soil physicochemical properties

To evaluate the impact of integrated weed management in maize on weed density 60 DAS (m2), biological yield (Kg ha-1) and soil physicochemical properties, fieldexperiments were performed at Agriculture Research Station Swabi, KPK Pakistan during spring 2014 and 2015 on silt loam soil using randomized complete block design (RCBD) with split plot arrangement. Three kind […]

Influence of physicochemical parameters on zooplankton assemblage in Lake Ossa at Dizangue (Cameroon, Central Africa)

With the increase in anthropogenic activities, monitoring the response of hydro systems to variations in environmental parameters is an imperative for optimal management. Zooplankton is a reliable indicator of these variations, hence their study in Lake Ossa, a UNESCO protected heritage. This research aims to evaluate the influence of physicochemical parameters on the distribution of […]

Comparison in the physicochemical properties of Buffaloes milk collected from industrial and non-industrial areas of District Jamshoro Sindh

Milk is one of the most important parts of our diet since it contains all the significant supplements. Milk quality is important parameter for both milk consumers and dairy products. Present study was conducted to compare some the physicochemical properties of buffaloes milk collected from industrial and non-industrial areas of District Jamshoro Sindh. A total […]

Specific physicochemical parameters influence on the plankton structure in agbarho-ogbe-ijoh stretch of Warri River, Nigeria

The continuous discharge of effluents into Warri River, impacts on its water quality parameters as well as plankton species which requires commensurate surveillance. This study focuses on its physicochemical characteristics and their influence on plankton composition and abundance. The surface water samples and plankton collected monthly from June to November 2014 were analyzed using standard […]