COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MAGNESIUM CONTENT OF SOME LEAFY VEGETABLE USED FOR SOUP MEALS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

ABSTRACT This study was designed to evaluate the magnesium content of some leafy vegetables used for soup meals in Akwa Ibom State. The analysis of the samples were carried out…

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COMPARATIVE ANALAYSIS OF THE CALCIUM CONTENT OF SOME LEAFY VEGETABLES USED FOR SOUP MEALS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

ABSTRACT The leaves of Gnetum africana, Lasianthera africana, Hensia crinata, Telfairia occidentalis, vernonia amygdalina was obtained, air-dried, and then reduced into powdery form. The powder obtained was used to determine…

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ASSESSMENT OF BACTERIA FROM PREPARED GARRI SOLD IN DIFFERENT EATERY IN AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS

ABSTRACT Garri is commonly consumed cassava product in Nigeria. Poorly processed/stored garri could  pose serious health risk to consumer. This study revealed  the microbial  load from ready to eat garri…

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CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED IN SPUTUM

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to carry out characterization and identification of bacteria associated with sputum. Standard Aseptic methods were used for the bacteriological analysis.  A total of…

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EFFECT OF PLANT-DERIVED TENDERIZER ON MICROBIOLOGICAL STABILITY OF MEAT

ABSTRACT Unripe pawpaw which contains papain enzyme was used as a source of plant-derived tenderizer on meat samples and the microbiological stability   of the treated meat studied.  The raw meat…

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MICROORGANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SPOILAGE OF BEETROOT JUICE

ABSTRACT Microorganisms associate with the spoilage of beetroot was carried out following all microbiological and biochemical standards. The results of the analysis reveals the presence of Corynebacterium sp (50.60%), Staphylococcus…

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ANATOMICAL STUDIES OF Acalypha wilkesiana

ABSTRACT Anatomical studies of Acalypha wilkesiana were carried out using standard epidermal procedure. Upper surface  (Adexial) and lower surface (Abaxial), showed  the following features which includes; Anisocytic  stomata, undulate anticlinal…

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BIO-ACCUMULATION FACTOR FOR HEAVY METALS FROM SEDIMENT TO SHELL OF Littorina OF CROSS RIVER SYSTEM (AYADEGH BEACH)

ABSTRACTS Analysis for bio-accumulation factor to know the absorption rate of certain trace metals from sediment to shell of Littorina littorea in Ayedeghe Beach. Sediment sample showed the sequence: Mg…

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