ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the effect of ethanolic extract of Morinda citrifolia on the hematological parameter (RBC, PLT, HB, PCV and MCHC) of male albino wistar rats exposed to arsenic trioxide. The animals were randomly assigned into five groups of four (4) rats each. Groups 1 served as the normal…
ABSTRACTS The aim of this study was to determine the mineral content of Xanthosoma sagittifolium treated with leaf extract of Alchornea laxiflora. The analysis was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the following; For test sample : Iron (Fe)(8.56 ± 0.008 mg/kg), Copper (Cu)(14.19 ± 0.120mg/kg), Manganese (Mn)(0.87 ±…
ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the magnesium and phosphorus composition of snail shell. Standard analytical methods were employed in carryout the analysis. The result of the study revealed the following concentrations for magnesium; sample A (18.215 mg/100g), sample B (22.441 mg/100g), Sample C (35.892 mg/100g), sample D (11.810 mg/100g). while the concentration of…
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the antinutrient composition of Ginetum africanum. Standard analytical methods were being employed in carrying out the analysis. The result of the study revealed the following: phytate (0.794 ± 0.099 mg/100g), tannins (1.042 ± 0.018 mg/100g), HCN (1.2105 ± 0.137) and Oxalate (3.361 ± 0.496 mg/100g). It…
This project is about the Antinutrient analysis of garlic (Allium sativum), It is suitable for final year research project work for both Polytechnic and University Undergraduate. The project is made up of 5 chapters, well arranged and have been properly vetted by qualified lecturers and presented in accredited recognized tertiary institutions ABSTRACT Antinutritional factors…
ABSTRACTS This study was conducted to investigate the nutritional composition of poultry comb (Proximate compositions and minerals). Minerals analysis was done using standard procedure while and the concentrations of Ca, Na, K, Mg, P, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, and Co were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). The mean levels of the minerals in mg/100g…
ABSTRACT This study was designed to analyze the mineral composition of Ipomoea batatas. The sample were analyzed using standard analytical procedure. The result of the analysis revealed the following: Sodium (21.14±0.12), magnesium (13.51±0.05), Calcium (10.52±0.71), Potassium (5.12±0.02), Phosphorus (2.94±0.80). The highest macro–element content of Ipomoea batatas analyzed was sodium and lowest was potassium. The presence…
ABSTRACTS Lead, cadmium and arsenic are commonly available in nature and their toxicity has become an epidemiological issue as such this study was carried out to determine the effect of acute lead, cadmium and arsenic exposure on haematological parameters in albino wistar rats. In this study twenty five (25) male albino wistar rats were randomly…
ABSTRACT The effect of ethanol leaf extract of Telfairia occidentalis was investigated on the serum electrolyte in albino wistar rats subjected to daily administration of coke drink. In this study 25 rats were randomly divided into five groups with each group comprising of five animals. Group 1 served as the normal which was given only…
ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to determine the effect of solanum trilobatum and solanum aethiopicum on the liver enzymes of induced diabetic albino wistars. Twenty (20) albino wistar rat were randomly assigned into four groups of five rat each. Group 1 served as the control and was given only the normal rat pellet…