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MICRO-MINERAL ELEMENTS CONTENT OF Irvingia gabonensis

DETERMINATION OF MICRO-MINERAL ELEMENTS CONTENT OF Irvingia gabonensis (OGBONO SEED)

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ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the micro- mineral composition of Irvingia gabonensis seed. The sample was obtained from the local market in Ikot Osurua. Standard analytical methods were used in carryout the analysis, the result of the study revealed the following Fe (3.104 ± 0.002mg/100g), Cu (0.722 ± 0.001 mg/100g), Mn (0.514 ± […]

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MAGNESIUM CONTENT OF SOME LEAFY VEGETABLE

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

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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 using standard analytical procedures. The result of the analysis revealed the following Telferials occidentalis (17.25±0.219), Lasianthera Africana (19.89±0.120), Heinsia crinata (25.72±0.021), Gnetum Africana (14.41±0.156), Venonia

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CALCIUM CONTENT OF SOME LEAFY VEGETABLES

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

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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 the calcium content of each vegetables following standard laboratory procedures. The result revealed the presence of calcium to be higher in Hensia crinata (42.2050.289) followed

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BACTERIA FROM PREPARED GARRI

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

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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 sold within eatery and restaurant in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Campus. The total bacteria count isolated from the prepared (ready to eat) garri in the

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BACTERIA ASSOCIATED IN SPUTUM

CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED IN SPUTUM

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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 two sample were analyzed and was labeled as sample A and sample B, the highest bacterial count was observed in sample A with 3.6 x

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LANT-DERIVED TENDERIZER ON MICROBIOLOGICAL STABILITY OF MEAT

EFFECT OF PLANT-DERIVED TENDERIZER ON MICROBIOLOGICAL STABILITY OF MEAT

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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 had a bacterial count of 7.2×106, the cooked meat without paw-paw treatment had a bacterial count of 5.7×106 while the paw-paw treated meat had a

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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRINDED GAINS

MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRINDED GAINS IN OTOR MARKET

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ABSTRACT The present study was conducted to assess the microbial contamination of grinded gains products sold in Otor Market in Ikot Ekpene L.GA. For the purpose of this study a total of three (3) sample were randomly collected. The sample collected were cultured on different media, the organism growing on the media were purified and

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MICROORGANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SPOILAGE OF BEETROOT JUICE

MICROORGANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SPOILAGE OF BEETROOT JUICE

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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 sp (26.03%), Enterobacter sp. (15.07) and Leuconostoc sp. (8.22%). The total bacterial count shows that the organisms range from 1.2×104 cfu/ml to about 2.3×104cfu/ml while

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ANATOMICAL STUDIES OF Acalypha wilkesiana

ANATOMICAL STUDIES OF Acalypha wilkesiana

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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 wall  pattern and the epidermal call shapes is irregular to polygonal. The trichome is absent on both adaxial and abaxial. The stomata distribution is hypostomatic

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BIO-ACCUMULATION FACTOR FOR HEAVY METALS FROM SEDIMENT TO SHELL

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

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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 (27.07mg/kg) > Zn (10.99mg/kg) > Pb (3.21mg/kg) > (3.01mg/kg) > Cr (ND); the value for shell sample were Zn (2.3mg/kg) > Pb (0.78mg/kg) > Mg

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