Evaluation of phytotoxicity indicators of cowpea seed treated with selected botanical insecticides

Phytotoxicity is a major problem associated with the preservation of seed with synthetic insecticides. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of some selected plant derived insecticides on treated seed. Seed of SAMPEA 1…

  Ewa Ogbonnaya, Agina Barthlomew Chigozie, Karima Mohammed Rabiu, Elekwa Elizabeth Amah, Agu Kizito Akachukwu, John Wassagwa, Abba Jacinta Nnennaya

Studies on the production of tigernut (Cyperus esculentus L.) in Southeastern Nigeria, II: Biochemical quality of tigernut in response to seven complementary fertilizer treatments

Part I of this series showed significant influence of fertilizer on the growth and yield of tigernut. This paper documents the effects of these complementary fertilizers on the nutritional quality of the crop. Thus, the effects of seve…

  Baiyeri Kayode Paul, Okonkwo Onyinye Joy, Akachukwu Judith Ihechiluru & Ezugwu Uchenna Immaculata

Studies on the production of tigernut (Cyperus esculentus L.) in Southeastern Nigeria, I: Effect of seven complementary fertilizer treatments on growth and yield of tigernut in pot

Tigernuts have so many food and medicinal potentials as it contains some amount of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Despite the food and health benefits associated with this tuber, its production in southern Nigeria is at an abys…

  Baiyeri Kayode Paul, Akachukwu Judith Ihechiluru, Okonkwo Onyinye Joy & Ezugwu Uchenna Immaculata

Application of genomic studies in epidemiological surveillance: A mini-overview

The 21st century has already seen the emergence of several pandemics both in developed and developing nations, including the recent Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. The recent upsurge in certain di…

  Anekpo Chijioke Chinedu, Okpara Titus Chukwubuzo, Nnadi Chinedu Gabriel

Safeguarding ecosystems using innovative approaches to manage animal wastes

Animal wastes (AWs) are excreta or discarded materials associated with animal production industries. It could be in solid, liquid, or gaseous form, such as animal dung or droppings, discarded feed, feathers, fur, decayed bodies of dead…

  Okpaga Fredrick Oge, Adeolu Adewale Iyaniwura, Nwalo Friday Nweke, Okpe Alex Ochai, Ikpeama Chimdi Cynthia, Ogwu Chinedu Ele

Assessing microbial exoelectrogenicity for enhanced industrial waste water management and power generation

The quest for eco-friendly waste management and renewable sources of energy is rapidly increasing. Microbial fuel cell is promising form of renewable energy, which treat and convert organic matter in wastewater to electricity through t…

  Nwagu Kingsley Ekene, Ibeh Adaugo Gift, Azumini Peter, Udechukwu Chidozie Dennis, Ogwu Chinedu Ele

Viability of probiotic lactic acid bacteria in Malay apple (Syzygium malaccense) during fermentation and storage

For lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to be considered probiotic it must colonize and survive the gut environment, also for maximum health benefits it must be ingested in a sufficient amount. Hence, this study was aimed at investigating the p…

  Osaro-Matthew Ruth Chiamaka, Itaman Vivien Osaze, Ughala Ezinwanne, Obike-Martins Victoria & Igwe Grace

Antiplasmodial activity, in silico ADME and mammalian cell cytotoxicity of a synthetic protoberberine alkaloid, coralyne

Coralyne is a synthetic protoberberine alkaloid with anticancer activity and selectivity superior to that of berberine, its congener. As berberine is gifted with antiplasmodial activity, this study assessed the antiplasmodial activity …

  Nekpen Erhunse and Dinkar Sahal

Nematicidal effects of Azadirachta indica A. Juss (Neem) seeds on Meloidogyne species (root-knot nematodes)

The presence of bioactive substance in plant extracts with nematicidal activity on Meloidogyne spp can reduce crop damage in nematode control and to minimized the use of chemical nematicide which may be toxic to man and the environment…

  Danahap Luka Sambo, Ocheme Esther Lucia, Okechalu Ode Brains

The role of ecogenomics in environmental and forensic discoveries

Ecogenomics is the application of genetic information and environmental science to understand the genetic diversity and functional potential of microbial communities in various environments. It involves the analysis of DNA and RNA sequ…

  Nwagu Kingsley Ekene, Ibeh Adaugo Gift, Enwere Evelyn Nwakaego, Udechukwu Chidozie Dennis, Azumini Peter