INTRODUCTION Background of the Study: Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most important cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa and an important staple food for more than 1.2 billion. All parts of the crop can be used for food and non-food products. In addition to being consumed directly by humans often in the form of masa, …
INTRODUCTION In the 1960s, agriculture accounted for about 64% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but in recent times, its contribution has averaged around 25% [1]. The agricultural sector is crucial in Nigeria, providing food, raw materials, and foreign exchange, and 70% of the population relies heavily on it for their livelihood [2, 3]. Vegetables, …
Farmers’ Perceptions of Pest and Disease Control Methods in South-South Nigeria Read More »
Introduction The relative contribution of female offspring to the subsequent generation is related to lifetime calf production and is an individual’s selective value. Planning, running, and assessing breeding programs and maximizing dairy farms’ profitability require knowledge of selective values and their constituent parts. For the genetic advancement of the animals, knowledge of gene diversity in replacement rate, …
The knowledge of plants‘ chemical constituents is key to the discovery of novel therapeutic values, hence the need for studies on plant phyto–chemical constituents cannot be over emphasized. All over Nigeria and the world beyond, medicinal plant use in folk medicine keeps increasing by the day even as Infectious diseases contribute significantly to high mortality …
Introduction The 21st century has witnessed a heightened awareness of environmental sustainability, prompting a critical revaluation of traditional practices across various industries. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in the realm of packaging, a ubiquitous element of daily life with profound implications for the environment. Traditional packaging materials, often derived from non-renewable resources, have …
Bio-Based Materials: The Next Frontier in Green Chemistry for Sustainable Packaging Read More »
Introduction The mangrove periwinkle, scientifically known as Tympanotonusfuscatus, is a critical component of estuarine ecosystems. These small gastropod mollusks play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by participating in nutrient cycling and serving as a food source for various organisms. However, the contamination of T.fuscatus by heavy metals poses a significant threat to both …
Introduction Microbes, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses, are ubiquitous in the environment and exert a profound influence on various ecological processes. These microscopic organisms, often overlooked or underestimated, play crucial roles in shaping and maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems. This comprehensive review aims to shed light on the remarkable contributions of microbes in …
Microbial Maestros: Unraveling the Crucial Role of Microbes in Shaping the Environment Read More »
Introduction The term carbon footprint was first introduced to the scientific community by William Reese and Matthias Wackernagel in the nineties of the twentieth century. However, it became prevalent during the campaign carried out by the B&B Company between 2005 and 2007. As in fingerprint and genetic footprint, each person has a carbon footprint, which …
INTRODUCTION Over the years, food additives have been used to optimize food quality, increase shelf-life, and possibly increase the yield of certain commercial products. Potassium bromate is used in the baking industry as a dough improver in bread production, and in commercial products such as hair dyes. It acts at the late phase of the …
