Changes in the enzymes, amino acids, metal ions and flavor profile during fermentation of African locust bean seeds ‘Parkia biglobosa’ to Daddawa

Daddawa/iru, a product of African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) seeds, is widely used as food condiment by many tribes in West Africa. This study aimed to determine some of the changes which occur during the microbial fermentation of …

  Zebedee Nivoakana Emmanuel, Onwosi Chukwudi Ogbonnaya, Nwagu Tochukwu Nwamaka, Amadi Onyetugo Chioma

 Vol.20  No.2 - 2022
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Endo-1,4-D-glucanohydrolase assisted extraction of essential oil from the seed kernels of Nutmeg by using a two-step protocol

The cell walls of plants are made up of cellulose as the major composite and the hydrolysis of this polysaccharide has proven to be a major step in the extraction of many biomolecules. This research was on both pure and partially purif…

  Iko Wanen, Omeje Kingsley Ozioma, Ozougwu Vincent Eric and Eze Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi, Chilaka Ferdinand Chiemeka

 Vol.20  No.2 - 2022
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Establishment of criminal/profile DNA database and use of forensic intelligence to combat nationwide insecurity issues in Nigeria

Criminal activity is on the rise in Nigeria. The nefarious activity of bandits is on the increase with kidnapping of students and attack on farmers. This creates fear in the terrorized communities. Armed robbery as well as rape of citi…

  Awofisayo Oladoja Abosade and Eseyin Olorunfemi Abraham

 Vol.20  No.2 - 2022
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Prevalence of gastro-intestinal helminths of slaughtered pigs at Bodija abattoir, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

A 3-week study was carried out to determine the prevalence of gastro-intestinal helminths in slaughtered pigs at Bodija Abattoir, Ibadan. Five faecal samples per day were collected for 21 days (105 samples) from the rectum of slaughter…

  Unigwe Robinson Cyprian, Egwu Lawrence Uchenna and Ukwueze Chigozie Stanley

 Vol.20  No.2 - 2022
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Ethnobotanical and nutrient survey of indigenous edible fruits, vegetables and mushrooms of Iringa District, Tanzania

A study on ethnobotany and nutrients survey of indigenous vegetables, fruits and mushrooms was conducted in March 2020 in Iringa Rural District of Tanzania. The objectives was to collect ethnobotany information of the edibles, analyse …

  Washa Bugalama Washa

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Empirical analysis of amylolytic and proteolytic activities of microbial isolates recovered from deteriorating painted wall surfaces in Lagos Nigeria

The biodeterioration of painted walls have been associated with several biological mechanisms such as organic acid production and enzymatic activity of microorganisms amongst other factors. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the invo…

  Obidi Olayide Folashade, Awe Olushina Olawale, Igwo-Ezikpe Miriam Nwanna and Okekunjo Foluke Okedayo

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Assessment of bacterial isolates associated with mobile phones of meat sellers in selected markets in Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria

Mobile phones are essential components used to enhance social life and aid different professions. Swab samples were obtained from ninety-six (96) meat sellers' mobile phones in four (4) major markets; Edaiken, New Benin, Oba and Ogida …

  Edomwonyi Ivy Ivie, Idemudia Iyore Blessing, Imarhiagbe, Esosa Emmanuel and Ekhaise Frederick Osaro

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Chemical characteristics of groundnut and sheanut shell biochars as adsorbents and soil conditioners in the era of ecological sustainability

This study investigated the influence of pyrolysis temperatures on characteristics of groundnut and sheanut shell biochars as potential adsorbents and soil conditioners. Groundnut and sheanut shell biochars were produced at pyrolysis t…

  Duwiejuah Abudu Ballu, Abubakari Abdul-Halim, Quainoo Albert Kojo and Amadu Yakubu

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Genetic assessment of Mangifera indica Linn. (Mango) from selected locations in Oyo State, Nigeria

This study characterized five (5) varieties of mango comprising 15 accessions collected from Ogbomosho, Saki, Ibadan and other locations in Oyo State. The field experiment was laid out in a Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with three r…

  Olawuyi Joseph Odunayo, Ayodele Abiodun Emmanuel, Ezekiel Precious Chiwendu and Ajayi Isaac Iseoluwa

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Hepato-protective potentials of aqueous, chloroform and methanol leaf extracts of Whitfieldia lateritia on 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine-induced anaemia in rats

This study aimed at investigating the hepato-protective potentials of the aqueous, chloroform and methanol leaf extracts of Whitfieldia lateritia on 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (2,4-DNPH)-induced anaemia in rats. The toxicity study, qu…

  Aja Oti Agha, Egba Simeon Ikechukwu, Uhuo Emmanuel Nnaemeka, Alaebo Prince Ogochukwu, Mba Obinna Joseph and Oriaku Chinwe Edith

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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