ABSTRACT The use of medicinal plants for the treatment of many diseases is associated with folk medicine from different parts of the World. However, information on the toxicology of these plants …
PREVALENCE AND SEVERITY OF HYPOGLYCAEMIA AND LACTIC ACIDOSIS IN CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM MALARIA
ABSTRACT The prevalence and severity of hypoglycaemia and lactic acidosis in Nigerian children diagnosed with Plasmodium falciparum malaria were determined in 100 outpatient children aged …
INDIGENOUS FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Coastal indigenous fishing communities have close economic, social and cultural linkages with marine ecosystems that are vital for …
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EXPANDING SPINY LOBSTER AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Spiny lobsters are of two different species known as Panulirus homarus and Panulirus ornatus with cylindrical shaped body comprising …
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MANAGEMENT/CONSERVATION OF IN-LAND FISHERIES RESOURCES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT In this research work the important of appropriate institutional arrangements for the development of in-land fisheries enhancement strategies in Anambra state is emhasined . Chapter one …
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DIVERSIFICATION OF SMALLHOLDER COASTAL AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Diversification is the process by which a smallholder increases the diversity (i.e. number) of its income generating activities (Ellis …
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PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING PROPERTIES AND ANTIDIABETIC POTENTIALS OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF THE STEM (BARK) OF ALSTONIA BOONEI ON ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC ALBINO RATS
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical constituents of the methanol extract of the stem (bark) of Alstonia boonei (MEAB), in vitro antioxidant activity of the extract and …
INTERACTION OF ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS (PYRIMETHAMINE AND SULPHADOXINE) WITH NORMAL AND SICKLE HAEMOGLOBINS: A UV-VISIBLE STUDY
ABSTRACT Crude haemoglobins were extracted from blood samples of identified individuals of normal (AA), sickle trait carrier (AS), and sickle (SS) by employing centrifugation techniques. The crude …
EXTRACTION, PARTIAL PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CELLULASE FROM ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS AND ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS IN SUBMERGED FERMENTATION SYSTEM USING BREADFRUIT HULLS AS CARBON SOURCE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Enzymes are the catalysts of biological processes. Like any other catalyst, an enzyme brings the reaction catalyzed to its equilibrium position more quickly than would …
INVESTIGATIONS OF KEY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS DETERMINING THE SUSTAINABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF SHRIMP AQUACULTURE IN TROPICAL COASTAL REGIONS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY For centuries, the coastline has been the most important human habitat, and, as a result, has been subject to a wide range of …
POSITIONING NIGERIAN LOBSTER FARMING FOR SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION AND INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Commercial lobster farming is becoming very popular day by day and it’s a very profitable business (Beveridge, 1996). Among all the …
INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA: IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Aquaculture is the husbandry of aquatic food organisms. The need arose from the decrease in supply from ocean fisheries as a result of …