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Public health implications of heavy metal contamination of plants growing in the lead- zinc mining area of Ishiagu, Nigeria
The study assessed heavy metal content of plants growing in a lead-zinc mining pit in Ishiagu, Nigeria. Random sampling, involving a lucky dip without replacement was used to select twelve plants from thirty four identified in the mining pit, using a sampling ratio of 1 in 3. Metal content of plants followed the sequence; Zn […]
Evaluation of late maturing maize varieties for late season planting in a rainforest location of Nigeria
Observations at Ile-Ife (7o28’N 4o33’E and 244m above sea level) in the rainforest ecology of South-Western Nigeria suggest that the global climatic change has resulted in the shortening of the growing season for maize (Zea mays L.)… Several newly developed late maturing varieties are available but had not been evaluated under the late season conditions […]
Evaluating the performance of improved sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam) advanced lines in Kano, Sudan savanna of Nigeria
Field trials were conducted in the 2014 rainy season at the Teaching and Research Farm of Bayero University, Kano (11°58’N and 8°25’E) and Agricultural Research Station Farm, Minjibir (12°11’N and 8°32’E). The objective of the study wasto evaluate the performance of improved sweetpotato lines with a view to identify those that may be adaptable with […]
The efficacy of chitosan obtained from Nigerian snail shell for the treatment of waste water effluent
The search for a better alternative for conventional coagulants has become an important challenge in water treatment processes, with the aim of reducing health effects associated with the use of inorganic coagulants. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of snail shell chitosan as a coagulant in waste water treatment. Chitin was […]
Assessment of new generation of drought-tolerant maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids for agronomic potential and adaptation in the derived savanna agro-ecology of Nigeria
Development of high-yielding maize varieties that exhibit superior agronomic performance under the prevailing biotic and abiotic stress factors in the derived savanna agro-ecology of Nigeria is pivotal for confronting the menace of food shortage in the zone. Ninety-six single-cross maize hybrids and four checks were evaluated in a 10×10 triple lattice in three replications under […]
Mycological flora of Clarias gariepinus exposed to an oilfield wastewater in Nigeria
The Mycological flora of Clarias gariepinus exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of an oilfield wastewater were investigated. The concentrations included 0% (control), 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60% respectively. Physico-chemistry and mycoflora of wastewater and tissues of Clarias gariepinus were determined using standard methods. Mean values obtained were; temperature 25.93±6.7oC, pH 7.73±0.31, turbidity 40.33±1.53 NTU, […]
An empirical assessment of value-chain analysis and competitive water quality assessment in Ikot Akpa Nkuk community in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria
Ground and surface water samples were analyzed for physico-chemical parameters with recourse to water quality assessment in Ikot Akpa Nkuk Community and its environs, Ukanafon Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The aim of the study was to assess the level of portability for human consumption, as well as examine whether its salt contents […]
Growth and yield of Moringa oleifera as influenced by spacing and organic manures in South-Western Nigeria
The envisaged demand for Moringa oleifera plant parts to fulfill its multipurpose functions can only be met when production is based on improved agronomic recommendations. Seeds of moringa were sown on the Teaching and Research Farm, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti at 30×40 and 60×80 cm spacing as main plots while cow dung and poultry droppings […]
Prevalence and carriage status of Salmonella typhi among students of ekiti state university, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
The carriage of SalmonellaTyphi among Nigerian students is still very high due to very poor hygiene. In this study the prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility of SalmonellaTyphi from the stool of undergraduate students from a Nigeria university was investigated. Salmonella Typhi was isolated from stool samples from 510 subjects. Antibiotic susceptibility test of the isolates was carried […]