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Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of Rice: Constraints and Possible Solutions by Mohammed, Sulaiman, Samad, Azman Abd, Rahmat, Zaidah

“…Genetic transformation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) by introducing beneficial traits is now a central research instrument in plant physiology and a practical tool…”
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COMPARATIVE PROXIMATE, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY ON AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF GONGRONEMA LATIFOLIUM FRUIT AND LEAF by C. V. Okochi, S. c. Udedi, K. K. Asogwa, C. O. Ezenwelu, O. S. Nwolisah, C. A. Ehichanya

“…Gongronema latifolium a tropical plant, has been extensively studied for its medicinal relevance and antioxidant properties. This research aims to investigate…”
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NUMERICAL TAXONOMY AND MORPHOLOGICAL VARIABILITY OF THE GENUS ZIZIPHUS IN KATSINA STATE, NORTHWEST NIGERIA by M. S. Gidado, S.S. Yaradua

“…The genus Ziziphus is a tropical genus that is native to the Northern hemisphere. The identification of the species in the genus is confusing due to their…”
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GEOHELMINTH INFECTIONS AND WASH PRACTICES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN MGBAKWU, AWKA NORTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA by F. G. Egbuche, M. O. Iwueze, C. M. Egbuche, A. E. Anyasodor, O. C. Amoke

“…Geohelminth (also called STH) infections are major public health problems that require continuous measurement of the prevalence and control practices for its…”
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FUNGAL CONTAMINATION OF AIR AND WATER SAMPLES FROM POULTRY FARMS THAT PRACTICE FLOOR AND CAGE HOUSING SYSTEMS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA by A. N. Mba, C. C. Ekwealor, I. A. Ekwealor

“…The industrialization of the poultry sector poses negative impact on air and water. Investigation on fungal contamination of 100 samples each of air and water…”
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FEEDING AND RESTING PATTERN OF MALARIA VECTORS IN THREE COMMUNITIES FROM SOUTHEAST NIGERIA by Emmanuel Okwudili Ogbuefi, Dennis Nnanna Aribodor, Ifeanyichukwu Ogochukwu Nwankwo, Roseline Ekene Ikeh

“…Accurate knowledge of the feeding and resting time of malaria vectors is very crucial for malaria management, hence a 12-month longitudinal study was done to…”
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OPTIMIZED PRODIGIOSIN PRODUCTION BY SERRATIA MARCESCENS AND ITS ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT by Chikodili G. Anaukwu, Vivian, N. Anakwenze, Chito C. Ekwealor, Chibuike G. Obi, Blessing I. Onyebuagu, Tobechukwu M.C. Ajogwu, Victoria I. Anyaoha, B. Isiaka Amarachukwu

“…Serratia marcescens commonly synthesize a red pigment known as prodigiosin. Prodigiosin is considered a promising pharmaceutical due to its documented…”
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AMELIORATING ACTION OF CNIDOSCOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS ON TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE-INDUCED BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA RATS by V. O. Nwobodo, U. A. Ibiam, T. O. Obiekezie, C. M. Chigbo, B. N. Osita, C. M. Nwarienne

“…Unhealthy lifestyle, high cost of living, non-balance feeding habit and poor exercise are among the major contributory factors to high incidence of benign…”
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EVALUATION OF THE PROXIMATE, MINERAL AND VITAMIN COMPOSITIONS OF ACALYPHA WILKESIANA LEAF by O. S. Nwolisah, V. H. A. Enemor, C. E. Odili, C. A. Ehichanya, M. S. Obih, C. V. Okochi

“…Acalypha wilkesiana, commonly known as “Copper leaf” and belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a tropical shrub renowned for its ornamental beauty and…”
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Geohelminthiasis and Its Risk Factors Among Pupils in Unubi Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area by C Anyanwu, A Onyido, E Okoye

“…Geohelminthiasis is a public health problem in Nigeria. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence and risk factors involved in the transmission of…”
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Relationship Between Blood Groups, Rh Factor and Covid-19 Infection In Diyala Governorate, Baqubah by Sarmad Qassim Mohammad

“…Coronavirus (COVID-19) is one of the most dangerous pathogens affecting vertebrates, with most patients suffering from fever, dry cough, muscle pain,…”
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Effect of Annona muricata leaf ethanol extract on testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in Wistar rats by Amanda U. Ezirim, Josephine O. Ezekwesili-Ofili, Innocent O. Igwilo

“…Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has become the most common urological disease among aging men. This study investigated the inhibitory effect of Annona…”
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Generic Variance Indicating Mutations in The Vp2 Gene of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (Ibdv) Variants by A. Salisu, A. Musa, A. Abubakar

“…Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is a disease caused by infectious bursa virus (IBDV). The disease is highly affecting young chickens, representing a serious…”
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Assay of Bioactive Compounds in Stored Kolanuts by G. S. Olahan, I Ajadi, B. T. Issa

“…Kolanuts are widely consumed by humans.  The medicinal and therapeutic potentials of plants are credited to their bioactive compounds. This study was aimed at…”
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Comparative Studies on the Nutrient Composition and Antioxidant Activities of the Leaf, Pulp, and Seed Extracts of Jack-Fruit Tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) by R. O. Umennadi, I. O. Igwilo, P. U. Umennadi, F. C. Nweze, B. C. Lebechukwu, K. K. Asogwa, P. U. Ezeobi

“…Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is cherished for its popularity as a delectable fresh treat. Beyond its culinary appeal, jackfruit leaves, seeds, and…”
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EVALUATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, PROXIMATE STATUS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF Gongronema latifolium (Benth) FRUIT by C. A. Onwukeme, S. C. Udedi, K.K Asogwa, N. M. Nwodo, W. C. Ijeoma

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the chemical composition, proximate status, and antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of G. latifolium fruit. The…”
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Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Constituents and Antioxidant Properties of Aqueous and Ethanol Extracts of Alstonia boonei Stem-Bark by Mary Chinenye Izum, Stella Oghomwen Olubodun

“…The plant Alstonia boonei is extensively used in traditional medicine because of its therapeutic properties. Over the years, researchers have been looking for…”
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CANDIDIA AND HIV CO-INFECTIONS AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING HIV CLINIC AT GENERAL HOSPITAL EZZANGBO, NIGERIA by O. S. Ogbu, E. E. Bassey, V. M. Agah, C. A. Nwambe, A. S. Onyema, N. B. Chinemelum, N. Okorie, I. L Nwanta

“…Candidiasis has been identified as a ubiquitous fungal infection commonly affecting people living with HIV/AIDS. This research ascertained the prevalence and…”
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Some Haematological Parameters in Rats treated with Phenyl Hydrazine and Acalypha wilkesiana Leaf Extracts by Stella Oghomwen Olubodun, Chimezie Igwegbe Nzoputam, Adebimpe Daisy Giwa

“…Medicinal plants prevent and ameliorate various diseases. In Nigeria, different species of Acalypha has demonstrated antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and…”
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Vaginal Candidiasis among Pregnant Women in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria by Chito Clare Ekwealor, Emmanuel Okechukwu Okoro, Christie Amechi Oyeka, Rose Amasiani

“…Vaginal candidiasis is an infection of the genital tract caused by overgrowth of opportunistic Candida species in women. The prevalence of this infection among…”
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