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Comparative Study of Leaf Litter Decomposition of Two Exotic Tree Species In Afaka Kaduna State, Savanna Ecological Zone, Nigeria

Godwin Brian Onwumere*, ThankGod Ositadinma Ndibe

There is high demand for nutrients by exotic tree species due to their rapid growth rate. The decomposition of leaf litters of two plant species, Tectona grandis and Eucalyptus camaldulensis were investigated using litterbag study. Soil and leaf litters were collected from six sampling sites in each plantation designated as El - E6 for E. camaldulensis and Tl - T6 for T. grandis respectively. Th...

Dec, 2017 pp. 3996-4009
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Antifungal Activities and Phytochemical Constituents of Nicotiana tabacum Leaf Extracts on Selected Dermatophytes.

Nwachukwu, I.N.*

Extracts of Nicotiana tabacum were investigated for phytochemical constituents and antifungal activities against certain dermatophytes: Epidermophyton floccosum , Microsporum canis and Trichophyton rubrum . The alcohol extract was made using 95% ethanol and 95% methanol as extracting solvent in the ratio of 2:1. The hot water extract was made by boiling sample in distilled water. The phytochemi...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4010-4013
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Comparative Studies of Ugba Qualities Using Six(6) Processing Methods

Archibong, E. J.*, Alor, C. J., Okoro, N. C

Ugba an indigenous Nigerian fermented food condiment is rich in substantial amount of protein, dietary fibre and minerals. Traditional processing method reduces the level of nutrients and minerals in the processed Ugba after long boiling. This study was therefore undertaken to determine the effects of processing methods on nutritional composition of Ugba. The control sample (CI) and the modifie...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4014-4021
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Keratinophilic Fungi Isolated from Second Hand Wears in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ekwealor Chito Clare*, Eboh Chiamaka Cynthia, Uzondu Adanna Flora, EzembaChinyere Constance

Samples were collected from one hundred and twenty second hand wears and inoculated into Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Petri dishes supplemented with 0.5mglml cyclohexamide and 0.05mg/ml chloramphenicol. The fungal isolates were tested for their ability to degrade keratin using modified hair-baiting technique and eight species of fungi were recovered. The organisms isolated belong to dermatophyte and...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4022-4025
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Microbiological Assessment of different species of apples (Granny smith, Red delicious and Goldrennette) sold in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State

Ibe IJ*, Emeh AA, Ononogbo CN, Nwaehiri UL, Anukam US, Nwakire EC

The microbiological assessment of different species of apples (Granny smith, Red delicious and Gold rennette apples) sold in Owerri Metropolis, Imo Slate was carried out using standard microbiological procedures. Three species of apples were bought from four different vendors at different locations within Owerri. Total viable bacterial counts recorded ranged from 1.0 x 103cfu/g to 1.32 105cfu/g...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4026-4031
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Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic In Some Selected Hospitals In Anambra State

Okonkwo Nonye G*, Umeaku C. N.

Urinary Tract Infection is one of the most frequently seen medical complications in pregnancy. This study reports the prevalence of urinary tract infections among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in some selected hospitals in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria. The aim of this work was to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infection among the pregnant women, the trimester peak...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4032-4039
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The Synergistic Effect of Garcinia Kola on Some Pathogenic Bacteria And Fungi

Bolarinwa O.O.*, Adesokan LA, Onifade D.A., Fawole, A.O, Fawole O.

Due to increasing rate of antimicrobial drug resistance in recent years, this brought about research on use of natural plant for herbal medicine, by the use of Garcinia kola pericarp and the seed extract. The ethanolic extract shows a significant inhibition of growth against the tested bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniall.OOmm,Escherichia coli 13.00mm, Staphylococcus aureus 10.00mm and Pseudomonas ...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4040-4046
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Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Screening, and Antibacterial Activity of Phyllanthusamarus Plant Extracts

Adomi, Patience O*

Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activities of water, ethanol and methanol extracts of parts of Phyllanthusamarus plant were investigated. Qualitative results from the different extracts, showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins phenols, saponins and flavonoids. However, phenol was absent in ethanol seed extract, but present in other crude extracts obtained with water and ethanol. The...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4047-4053
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Screening of Some Antifungal Drugs on Fungal Isolates from Barbering Equipment

Chidi-Onuorah, Lilian C*, Oyeka, Christie A, Kyrian-Ogbonna, Evelyn A., Ezeadila, Joachim O.

This work was aimed at ascertaining the antifungal potency of some antifungal drugs on fungal isolates from barbering equipment. Two hundred (200) samples were collected from barbering equipment pre and post sterilization. Samples were inoculated onto Sabouraud Dextrose Agar and incubated at room temperature for 5 7days.Subcultures were carried out to purify the isolates. One hundred (100) isol...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4054-4058
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Nasal Carriage of Cloxacillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among University Students in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Ngoka, D. I*, Ekundayo, E. O

Strains of Staphylococcus aureus resistant to beta-lactamase stable antibiotics such as methicillin, oxacillin and cloxacillin, commonly called Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have become a serious public health concern worldwide. Nasal carriage is a major risk factor for infection with MRSA. In this study, nasal carriage rate of Cloxacillin resistant S. aureus was assessed a...

Dec, 2017 pp. 4059-4062