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Compliance Of Amaranth Farmers With Non-Usage Of Banned Agro-chemicals In The Selected Local Government Areas Of Ekiti State
(2017) Victor, Sunday Samuel
The study assessed the compliance of Amaranth farmers with non-usage of banned agrochemicals in the selected Local Government Areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select one hundred and twenty farmers from the selected Local Government Areas. The Average age of the farmers was 41 years with 81.7% of them being makes. They had an average year of schooling (approximately 10 years) with an average annual income of N212,000.
Replacement of Soyabean Meal with leucaena leucocephala
(2017) Opawoye, Funmilayo Alice
Leucaena leucocephala was soaked for 48 hours and sun-dried for 12 hours it was then incorporated into feed for growing rabbits, the nutrient digestibility Leucaena leucocephal at 0, 50 and 100% replacement of soybean was evaluated and the growth rate of weaned rabbits at a different level of inclusion was compared.
Toxicity Of Abro Motor FLush To Clariasgariepinus And its Effects On Some Target Organs
(2017) Ogunmola, Temiloluwa Peter
One of the major causes of pollution has resulted from man's need for improvement in lifestyle and technology i.e improvement technologies such as motorized vehicles and vessels. Man's need to maintain and keep these technologies on the move has led them to introduce maintenance products such as brake oil, carburetor cleaner, STO oil wash, etc of these products, ABRO Motor flush which serve as oil was for motors.
Evaluation of kolanut pud husk as substitute for maize in the diet of African catfish
(2017) Rabiu Halimat Olatokunbo
CHARACTERISATION OF MICROWAVED AND OVEN DRIED AERIAL YAM (Dioscorea bulbifera) STARCH
(2017) ABE, FUNBI JANET
Native Starch was extracted from Aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera). The starch extracted was dried using oven (at 300C for 24 hours) and microwaved for (30, 45, 60 seconds). Starch obtained using different drying methods and conditions were analysed for their physicochemical, functional properties and pasting characteristics. Results obtained showed that amylose, amylopectin, colour, pH, bulk density, swelling power, least gelation capacity, oil absorption capacity, water absorption capacity ranged from 26.87% to 32.77%, 66.89% to 73.12%, 40.35 to 53.65, 5.67 to 5.68, 0.568 to 0.704 g/cm3 , 7.26 to 8.43%, 9 to 15%, 112.89 to 121.98%, 164.39 to 306. 46% respectively. The pasting properties ranged from 48.9 to 80.70C for pasting temperature, 10.9 to 20.50 minutes for pasting time, 493 to 545 BU for peak viscosity, 355 to 823 BU for final viscosity, 315 to 341 BU for breakdown viscosity, 178 to 217 BU for setback viscosity. The effect of different drying methods and conditions on the physico-chemical properties of the starch showed that oven dried starch has a relatively low bulk density compared to microwaved starch, and this implies that oven dried starch is better in terms of storability and transportation while higher bulk density of the microwaved starch showed that it will be a greater ease of dispersibility and reduction in paste thickness. The higher swelling power of the oven dried starch is a very important criteria for a good quality starch and water intake of the starch. The oven dried starch had better gelation capacity, because the lower the gel, the better the sample, and this is for starch granules to rise when incorporating into food products. The oven dried starch had higher water absorption capacity than the microwaved starch, in which it is suitable to entrap large amount of water during processing. The oven dried starch had higher advantages than microwaved dried aerial yam starch.
NUTRITIVE AND ORGANOLEPTIC ASSESSMENT OF THREE FISH SPECIES PROCESSED BY DRYING, SMOKING AND FRYING FROM AILARA FISHING COMMUNITY, ASA RESERVOIR, KWARA STATE
(2017) OJO, OMOWUMI FAITH
THIS STUDY EVALUATED THE NUTRITIVE AND ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES OF THREE FISH SPECIES PROCESSED USING THREE METHODS, SUN-DRYING, SMOKING AND FRYING IN AILARA FISHING COMMUNITY OF ASA RESERVOIR IN KWARA STATE
YIELD AND POST-HARVEST QUALITIES OF CUCUMBER AS INFLUENCED BY COMPANION PLANTING
(2018) Adedipe, Adekunle Owolabi
The popularity of cucumber has been on the increase over the years due to its nutritional and economic benefits. A field experiment was conducted at Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, (Longitude 708070N, latitude 504960E) to evaluate the influence of companion plants on the yield and post-harvest quality of cucumber. The hybrid cucumber seeds were bought from Agro-dealers in Akure. The companion crops which include sunflower, mint and marigold seedlings were obtained from the university’s teaching and research farm. A row plot was used for the study; each plot was 2m long and 1 meter between beds. The plots were separated by 1 meter. A total of 4 plots constituted a replicate. Data collected were analyzed using GLM procedure of SAS version 9.3 (2012). Findings indicted that the companion plants did not have significant impact on the vegetative characteristics of the plants. Significant differences existed for the yield and yield components of cucumber while insignificant differences were observed on the effect of companion plants on the post-harvest quality of cucumber. From the study, marigold as a companion plant had the most positive impact on the yield and yield components of cucumber. This is hence, recommended for further evaluation as thus approach can help mitigate the negative effect of synthetic pesticides on the soil quality as well as human health.
THE SUPERNATURAL IN AMOS TUTUOLA’S THE PALM-WINE DRINKARD AND MY LIFE IN THE BUSH OF GHOSTS
(2018) ADESUYI, ADEFOLARIN OLUWASOORE; OLUFUNWA, H.O
This research x-rays the existence of the supernatural and its role in reality which has become a pre-dominant factor that has gained prominence and importance from time immemorial, and how writers have tried to project this concept in their literary engagements. In an attempt to establish this argument, the researcher explored Amos Tutuola’s The Palm-Wine Drinkard and My Life in the Bush of Ghosts. These novels depict and explore the idea of the supernatural in various manifestations and they are rich in the supernatural and are rooted in the mythology and traditional African belief of supernaturalism. Supernaturalism is the belief that there are beings, forces, and phenomena such as God, angels or miracles which interact with the physical universe in remarkable and unique ways. This research is aimed at re-emphasizing the concept of the supernatural which has become an inseparable part of most of the works written by Africans, and bring to limelight the relationship it has with the human world and how both have exerted their influence on each other.
EFFECT OF INITIAL BODY WEIGHT OF GROUPS AND FEED QUANTITY ON LAYING PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE TIME ON EGG QUALITY OF JAPANESE QUAIL
(2019) DARAMOLA, OLUSOJI OLUSEYE
THIS EXPERIMENT WAS CONDUCTED TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFECTS OF INITIAL BODY WEIGHT OF GROUPS ABOVE 120G AND BELOW 120G AND QUANTITY OF FEED GIVEN (25G AND 30G) TO JAPANESE QUAILS ON EGG LAYING PERFORMANCE AT DIFFERENT PERIODS AND ALSO EGG STORAGE TIME (7 DAYS, 14 DAYS AND 21 DAYS) ON EGG QUALITY PARAMETERS OF JAPANESE QUAIL EGG
Economic Analysis Of Replacing Imported Cabbage with Locally Produced Garden Egg Fruit For Salad Preparation In Ekiti State Nigeria
(2019) Ibidapo, Clement Adedayo
This study dealt with the possibility of reducing dependence on food importation by replacing foreign products with locally sourced food products. Primary and secondary data were used to accomplish the objectives of the study
Effect Of Dietary Fermented And Auticlaved Castor Seed Meal On Growth, Haemology And Carcass Compositions Of Clariasgariepinus Fingelings
(2019) Salami, Michael Dimeji
The study investigated the effects of dietary fermented and autoclaved castor seed meal on growth performance, hematology and carcass composition of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings. 50 Clarias gariepinus fingerlings were randomly distributed into 5 groups of ten fish per tank each to five treatments.
Evaluation Of Major Genes In the Free-Ranging Rain Forest (Yoruba) Ecotype Chickens In Ekiti
(2019) Oluwadahunsi, Mary
This study was carried out on the genetic evaluation of the Nigerian Forest (Yoruba) Ecotype chicken in three local government of Ekiti State, Nigeria based on some phenotypic traits and Performance traits. A total of Two Hundered Cock and Hens with more of Hens than Cocks of mature native forest ecotype chickens were randomly sampled from the stuy area.
Lateralization and Aggression in NILE TILAPIA
(2019) Olatoye Dolapo Salim
Effect Doe Characteristics on Reproductive Performance
(2019) Olusegun, Oluwakayode Ibukun
This study was conducted to determine the effect or doe reproductive performance of local and exotic dam in regards to their reproductive characteristics such as conception rate, pregnancy rate, kindling rate and litter size in a tropical environment. This study shows the interaction between reproductive performance and dame breed, parity, teat number, and fur score.
Factors Influencing Women's Participation in Agricultural Production: Evidence From Small Scale Farmers In Ekiti State, Nigeria
(2019) Fajuyi, Temitayo Odunayo
This project examines factors influencing women's participation in agrcultural production: evidence from small scale farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. This project provides evidence that women play a significant role in agriculture through their influence participation.
Effect Of Post Economic Recession On Profitability Of Small Scale Poultry Egg Farming In Ekiti State, Nigeria
(2019) Oronti, Olayinka Omolayo
Developing countries all over the world including Nigeria have suffered low profitability or losses in poultry egg farming during the Economic recession. Therefore, this study examined the effects of post economic recession on profitability of small scale poultry egg farming in Ekiti State, Nigeria. This study adopted a three stage sampling procedure to select eighty poultry egg farmers in Ekiti.
QUALITY, SENSORY AND STORAGE ATTRIBUTES OF CHEESE PRODUCED FROM COWMILK SUPPLEMENTED WITH TIGERNUT AND COCONUT MILK
(2019) ABDULKAREEM LATIFAT OPEYEMI
Cheese is a concentrated dairy product produced by acid or rennet curdling of milk, stirring and heating the curd, draining off the whey, collecting and pressing the curd. In this study, Cheese was made from cow milk supplemented with tigernut milk and coconut milk in the percentage ratio of 25:25:50; 25:50:25; 50:25:25; 75:25:0; 75:0:25% cow- tigernut milk-coconut milk (v/v). The unsupplemented cow milk cheese was used as control. The quality, shelf life and sensory attributes of the cheese samples were examined. The effect of the supplementation was monitored as the cheese samples were stored at refrigeration temperature (4 0C) and examined for yield, total titratable acidity, proximate analysis, microbial analysis and sensory quality. The percentage yield of the cheese samples showed significant differences (p<0.05) and ranged from 17.33 to 13.43% with increase in the percentage tigernut milk and coconut milk in the blends causing an increase and decrease in the percentage yield of the cheese samples respectively. The total titratable acidity decreased significantly (p<0.05) with decrease in percentage cow milk in the blend with the values ranging from 0.30 to 0.23%. The moisture content increased significantly (p<0.05) from 53.18% (C100) to 59.66% (C25S50N25) with increase in coconut milk resulting in an increase in moisture content. The protein content of the samples differed significantly (p<0.05) with values ranging from 18.77 to 14.59%. The fat content ranged from 21.49 to 12.90% with increase in coconut milk. The total ash content ranged between 3.03 and 1.47% while the carbohydrate content ranged from 10.72 to 2.81% with different level of supplementations being significantly different (p<0.05) from the control. Significant differences (p<0.05) was observed in the fungal and bacterial counts at different levels of storage period. SampleC25S50N25 andC75S25N0 showed the highest number of both bacterial and fungal counts respectively. There were significant differences (p<0.05) in color, texture, aroma and overall acceptability of the samples while the taste was judged to be similar. The study recommended that tigernut milk and coconut milk could be used either singularly or as a mix to supplement cow milk up to 50 % without adverse changes or effect on chemical properties, impairing the nutrients and acceptability of the final product. However 25% supplementation of cow milk with the milk substitutes proved to be the best blend based on consumer acceptability.
EFFECT OF DAY OLD BODY WEIGHT ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND BODY LINEAR MEASUREMENTS OF ROSS 308 BROILERS
(2019) ABOLAJI, ABOLADE JOHN
AN EXPERIMENT WAS CONDUCTED ON 126 UNSEXED COMMERCIAL BROILERS (ROSS 308). BIRDS WERE INDIVIDUALLY WEIGHED AND GROUPED ACCORDING TO THEIR BODY WEIGHT AT DAY OLD. THEY WERE ASSIGNED TO THREE (3) GROUPS ACCORDING TO THEIR BODY WEIGHT (I.E. 39 GRAMS AND BELOW, BETWEEN 40-42 GRAMS AND ABOVE 43 GRAMS AND ABOVE)
DETERMINANTS OF COCOA PRODUCTION UNDER THE NEW COCOA POLICY IN OSUN STATE NIGERIA
(2019) ONYEKWELU, CHIOMA STELLA
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO ACCESS THE DETERMINANTS OF COCOA PRODUCTION UNDER THE NEW COCOA POLICIES IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA. THE COCOA POLICIES REVIEWED WERE SOIL FERTILITY, ACCESS TO INPUTS, PEST AND DISEASES, ACCESS TO CREDIT, ACCESS TO LAND AND LAND MANAGEMENT, ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND THEY WERE EXAMINED TO CHECK IF IT HAS IMPACT ON COCOA PRODUCTION
THE SANITARY ASSESSMENT AND PHYSIO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HAND-DUG WELLS IN ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
(2019) AFUN, T O
THE STUDY INVESTIGATED THE SANITARY ASSESSMENT AND PHYSIO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HAND-DUG WELLS IN ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE. NIGERIA WITH A VIEW TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HAND-DUG WELLS BY PROVIDING CLEAR GUIDANCE FOR REMEDIAL ACTION TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE WATER SUPPLY IN THE STUDY AREA

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