NUTRITIONAL AND ANTI-NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF THE SEEDS OF SIX SELECTED NIGERIAN CUCURBIT GERMPLASM [PDF]
Journal of Plant Development, 2021 Biochemical characterization of the seed extracts of the seeds of six selected Nigerian cucurbit germplasm was carried out using standard biochemical procedures. All treatments were replicated three times and the results presented as mean ± S.E.
Ibrahim Umar KARAYE +3 more
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Cucurbitaceae species used as traditional medicine in West Africa
Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development, 2022 Background: The use of some Cucurbitaceae species for the treatment of diseases is an ancient practice in traditional medicine systems in Africa and the cucurbitacins among others have been reported to be responsible for most of these healing activities.
Olufunke O. Fajinmi +4 more
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Awareness and Perceived Efficiency of Tagiri (Lagenaria breviflorus) among Poultry Farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2023 The study investigated the awareness and perceived efficiency of Tagiri (Lagenaria breviflorus) among poultry farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria using data obtained from eighty well-structured questionnaires.
O. O. Adebayo
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Water Practice & Technology, 2023 Abstract Lagenaria breviflora (LB) seeds were modified with acid (AMLB) and base (BMLB) for the sorption of Ni2+ from an aqueous solution. It was characterized by Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), and Brunauer–
Hillary Onyeka Abugu +4 more
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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used as remedy for female infertility and menstrual disorder in southwestern Nigeria [PDF]
, 2020 Background: In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 30% of premenopausal women are affected with secondary infertility. Nigerian (Yoruba) women show a higher tendency towards exaggerated ovarian (PCOS) response to stimulation for assisted conception associated ...
Ogunlakina, A.D., Sonibare, M.A.
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Phylogenetics of Cucumis (Cucurbitaceae) [PDF]
, 2007 Background: Melon, Cucumis melo, and cucumber, C. sativus, are among the most widely cultivated crops worldwide. Cucumis, as traditionally conceived, is geographically centered in Africa, with C. sativus and C.
Kocyan, Alexander +2 more
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Ethanolic leaf extract of Langenaria breviflora (bitter gourd) inhibits gastric onslaught in indomethacininduced ulcerated rats [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: Gastrointestinal toxicity remains a barrier to applications of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in medical practice. Plant extract with excellent therapeutic potential may proffer solution to this menace.
Ajani, EO +4 more
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Phytochemical Analysis and GC-MS Determination of Lagenaria breviflora R. Fruit
International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research, 2018 The fruit of Lagenaria breviflora R. was obtained and subjected to methanol extraction. The chemical compound in the extract was analyzed using a Gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrophotomter (GC-MS). The screening of the fruit extract revealed important phytochemicals such as Phenols, Alkaloids Carotenoids and Flavonoids.
Adeyemi M. A. +5 more
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Comparative anatomy of tendril and fruit stalk in Curcubitaceae Juss. from Nigeria [PDF]
, 2015 Comparative anatomy of the fruit stalk and tendril of nine (9) species representing 8 genera of Cucurbits from Nigeria has been carried out to complement the existing taxonomic data on the family.
Agogbua, Josephine +2 more
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Effect of Thermal Treatment on Chemical, Biological and Mechanical Properties of African Whitewood (Triplochiton scleroxylon K. SCHUM) [PDF]
, 2022 The thermal modification of wood is a potential alternative method for improving wood properties. This paper evaluates the effect of thermal treatment on the chemical, biological and mechanical properties of African Whitewood (Triplochiton scleroxylon K.
Adebawo, F. G. +4 more
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