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ABSTRACT  The concentration of heavy metals such as Pd, Cd, Cu and Cr were studied using AAS on vegetable samples such as Tomato (fruit and leaf) and Onion bulb. Trace element as Cu showed high concentration. The concentration of heavy metal like Cu ranged from of 0.155 to 0.024mg/kg in tomato fruit; 0.120 to 0.057mg/kg in leafy tomato; 0.118 to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The concentration of heavy metals such as Pd, Cd, Cu and Cr were studied using AAS on vegetable samples such as Tomato (fruit and leaf) and Onion bulb. Trace element as Cu showed high concentration. The concentration of heavy metal like Cu ranged from of 0.155 to 0.024mg/kg in tomato fruit; 0.120 to 0.057mg/kg in leafy tomato; 0.118 to... Continue Reading

The effect of Anthocleista djalonensis leaves on the zone of inhibition of microorganism isolated from fruits (Watermelon, pineapple, apple and orange) juice stored at 30+10C for 20days were investigated using agar diffusion and dilution methods. The result obtained reveled that the Zone of inhibition Staphylococcus aureus was 18mm (juice... Continue Reading

The effect of Anthocleista djalonensis leaves on the zone of inhibition of microorganism isolated from fruits (Watermelon, pineapple, apple and orange) juice stored at 30+10C for 20days were investigated using agar diffusion and dilution methods. The result obtained reveled that the Zone of inhibition Staphylococcus aureus was 18mm (juice... Continue Reading

The effect of Anthocleista djalonensis leaves on the zone of inhibition of microorganism isolated from fruits (Watermelon, pineapple, apple and orange) juice stored at 30+10C for 20days were investigated using agar diffusion and dilution methods. The result obtained reveled that the Zone of inhibition Staphylococcus aureus was 18mm (juice... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Microbial examination of spoilt Avocado fruits was carried out to obtained the causal organism. A total of 60 avocado from Ogbete Main market and New market Enugu were examined by culturing on nutrient agar and sabourand dextrose agar (SM), for bacteria and fungi causing post – harvest spoilage on the fruits; six bacterial species and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Microbial examination of spoilt Avocado fruits was carried out to obtained the causal organism. A total of 60 avocado from Ogbete Main market and New market Enugu were examined by culturing on nutrient agar and sabourand dextrose agar (SM), for bacteria and fungi causing post – harvest spoilage on the fruits; six bacterial species... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Microbial examination of spoilt Avocado fruits was carried out to obtained the causal organism.  A total of 60 avocado from Ogbete Main market and New market Enugu were examined by culturing on nutrient agar and sabourand dextrose agar (SM), for bacteria and fungi causing post – harvest spoilage on the fruits; six bacterial species and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Microbial examination of spoilt Avocado fruits was carried out to obtained the causal organism.  A total of 60 avocado from Ogbete Main market and New market Enugu were examined by culturing on nutrient agar and sabourand dextrose agar (SM), for bacteria and fungi causing post – harvest spoilage on the fruits; six bacterial species and... Continue Reading

. ABSTRACT Microbial examination of spoilt Avocado fruits was carried out to obtained the causal organism. A total of 60 avocado from Ogbete Main market and New market Enugu were examined by culturing on nutrient agar and sabourand dextrose agar (SM), for bacteria and fungi causing post – harvest... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Microbial examination of spoilt Avocado fruits was carried out to obtained the causal organism.  A total of 60 avocado from Ogbete Main market and New market Enugu were examined by culturing on nutrient agar and sabourand dextrose agar (SM), for bacteria and fungi causing post – harvest spoilage on the fruits; six bacterial... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was carried to with the aim of determining the antibacterial effect of Calotropis procera against some bacteria isolated spoilt nunu. Bacteria isolated from spoilt nunu were identified based on their Gram characteristics, morphology and biochemical characteristics. Calotropis procera was extracted using ethanol, methanol and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was carried to with the aim of determining the antibacterial effect of Calotropis procera against some bacteria isolated spoilt nunu. Bacteria isolated from spoilt nunu were identified based on their Gram characteristics, morphology and biochemical characteristics. Calotropis procera was extracted using ethanol, methanol and... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowlegdement Abstract Table of contents List of tables List of figures Abbreviations CHAPTER ONE 1.0   Introduction 1.1   Objectives of the Study CHAPTER TWO 2.0      Literature Review 3.0      2.1   Importance of Phytochemicals 2.1.1        Mechanism of Action of... Continue Reading

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SELECTED TOMATO PRODUCTS TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Objectives of the Study CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature Review 3.0 2.1 Importance of Phytochemicals 2.1.1 Mechanism of Action of Tomato Phytochemicals 2.1.2 Importance of Tomatoes 2.2 Structure of Vitamin C and its Activity 2.2.1 Biosynthesis and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This project is basically concerned with the extraction of DNA in tomatoes and garden egg fruit.  An experiment on how to extract DNA on tomatoes and garden egg, isolation on it to see what DNA actually look like as well as importance of DNA extraction are consid3ered in this project. TABLE OF CONTENT Title page... Continue Reading

(A Case Study Of Oye Emene Enugu State Nigeria ) ABSTRACT Some locally available fruits (garden egg, orange, banana, guava, avocado, pawpaw and pineapple).sold in Oye Emene Enugu, Enugu State was examined for parasitological contamination. A total of 87 samples were examined using... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The ability of leaf powder and leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum plant to preserve tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) from early spoilage was investigated in this study. Mixed cultures of tomatoes purchased from a retail outlet in Ogun, Southwestern Nigeria, were treated with the powder and some with the leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The ability of leaf powder and leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum plant to preserve tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) from early spoilage was investigated in this study. Mixed cultures of tomatoes purchased from a retail outlet in Ogun, Southwestern Nigeria, were treated with the powder and some with the leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In  ensuring  the  prevention  of  losses  when  raw  agricultural  product  is  in  the peak  of  its  season  and to  assure  safety,  effective  method  of  packaging  and  processing  is  highly  indispensable.  This  study researched into the property  of stored tomato concentrate packed in  glass... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In ensuring the prevention of losses when raw agricultural product is in the peak of its season and to assure safety, effective method of packaging and processing is highly indispensable. This study researched into the property of stored tomato concentrate packed in glass bottle, plastic bottle and polyethylene stored in the presence of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The ability of leaf powder and leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum plant to preserve tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) from early spoilage was investigated in  this study. Mixed cultures of tomatoes purchased from a  retail outlet in Ogun, Southwestern Nigeria, were treated with  the powder  and  some  with  the  leaf  extract ... Continue Reading

(A Case Study Of Ogbete Market) ABSTRACT In the work, samples of Garri obtained from Ogbete market were evaluated for microbial contamination. Four sample of Garri from different sources of supple were collected from Ogbete main market Enugu Okwo, Nkalagu, Emene, and Abakaliki respectively. The sample were... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT     In the work, samples of Garri obtained from Ogbete market were evaluated for microbial contamination. Four sample of Garri from different sources of supple were collected from Ogbete main market Enugu Okwo, Nkalagu, Emene, and  Abakaliki respectively.  The sample were extracted using equal volume of sterile distilled water and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study investigated the chemical changes inAfrican Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidium) fruits prior to onset of rains and during the rainy season, with the aim of ascertainingits optimum consumption quality. The fruits were harvested from the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study investigated the chemical changes inAfrican Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidium) fruits prior to onset of rains and during the rainy season, with the aim of ascertainingits optimum consumption quality. The fruits were harvested from the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure.... Continue Reading

The results found in this study have implications for local Nigerian food producers, retailers, other participants of the food sector, and government food policy makers. In this thesis the demand analysis for onion, peppers, fresh okra and tomato in Nigeria was conducted using General Household Survey data collected by the World Bank and the... Continue Reading

Nematode infestation has contributed to the low yield in tomato production in Nigeria (Charcher et. al ., 2003). Other production problem in the management of tomatos are weeds infestation, insects pest and diseases such as bacteria, fungi and virus diseases (Li et. al ., 2007). According to Nagesh at. al ., 2005) rood-knot index ranged from 3.2... Continue Reading

The results found in this study have implications for local Nigerian food producers, retailers, other participants of the food sector, and government food policy makers. In this thesis the demand analysis for onion, peppers, fresh okra and tomato in Nigeria was conducted using General Household Survey data collected by the World Bank and the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was initiated as a follow-up information on some impounded products tomato puree (Samples A and B) chocolates and candies (Samples C, D, E and F) imported from China, and sold in Nigerian markets. This result as their failure to meet National Agency for food drug administration and control (NAFDAC) regulatory standard. Samples... Continue Reading