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Termiticidal Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Erythrophleum suaveolens Stem Bark and Lagenaria breviflora Fruit Pulp on Wood [PDF]

Pro Ligno, 2017
Immense indigenously known antimicrobial and insect repellent activities of many plants’ tissues present a pool for selecting and formulating much needed alternative environmental friendly biocides to limiting wood degradation agents across the globe ...
Emuobonuvie Amy EMERHI, Gabriel Adetoye ADEDEJI, Bukola Amoo OYEBADE   +2 more
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Haematological Response and Carcass Yield of Broiler Chickens Administered Spotted Pumpkin (Lagenaria Breviflora Robert) Fruit Extracts

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production
Over the years, therapeutic application of plants has been used in folkloric medicine to explore natural alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters due to the development of resistant bacteria strains and presence of drug residues in poultry meat.
O. O. Adeleye, B. F. Olorunsogbon, M. O. Abatan, O. A. Ibigbami, A. Olagbegi, A. O. Kolawole, L. T. Egbeyale   +6 more
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Physiological Variations in Cucurbita moschata Duch. Ex. Poir Due to a Nigerian Strain of Moroccan Watermelon Virus: Lagenaria breviflora Isolate

Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2021
Aim: Physiological variations in Cucurbita moschata due to infection with a Nigerian strain of Moroccan watermelon virus (MWMV): Lagenaria breviflora isolate was studied. Study Design: Randomized block design was used.
A. A. J. Mofunanya, E. A. Effa, Daniel Offiong Etim, Ferdinand Akomaye, A. O. Damian   +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).
M.A. Adeyemi, D. A. Ekunseitan, S. S. Abiola, L. T. Egbeyale, O. M. Sogunle, M. A. Dipeolu   +5 more
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Prolong Administration of Methanolic Whole Fruit Extract of Lagenaria breviflora (Benth.) Roberty Provoke Oxidative Stress and Kidney Dysfunction in Male Wistar Rats

Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine, 2019
Kidney diseases contributed to the worldwide burden of human diseases, with approximately more than ¾ million deaths annually. The exact reason (s) for the high prevalence of kidney and urinary tract diseases are unknown.
Ajayi Ayodeji Folorunsho, Olubukola Sinbad Olorunnisola, Adewale Adetutu, Abiodun Olusoji Owoade   +3 more
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Comparative Antimicrobial Activity of Lagenaria breviflora Whole Fruit and Curculigo pilosa Rhizome against Some Clinically Significant Pathogens

Asian Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
Medicinal plants have historically been a rich source of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential and antimicrobial properties. In this research, 2kg each of Lagenaria breviflora and Curculigo pilosa were obtained from Bode market, Ibadan and ...
Olajumoke Oluwagbemisola Olawale-Success, Precious Aanuoluwapo Oyeniyi, Victoria Iretoluwani Ayansola, J Akoun, Godwin Edet Oduokpaha   +4 more
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FECAL OOCSYT AND EGG COUNT OF BROILER BIRDS ADMINISTERED SPOTTED PUMPKIN (LAGENARIA BREVIFLORA) EXTRACTS

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production
This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of spotted pumpkin (Lagenaria breviflora) extract on fecal oocyst and egg count of broiler chicken. A total of One hundred and sixty (160) day old broiler chicks were used for the experiment. The birds
A. A. Adeyemo, A. I. Iyanda, D. J. Ibigbami, A. V. Adegoke, K. R. Idowu   +4 more
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Changes in Sperm Morphology and Characteristics of Experimentally-induced Hypertensive Wistar Rats Treated with Lagenaria breviflora Roberty or Xanthosoma sagittifolium Exell

Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2019
Aims: This study was designed to evaluate the male reproductive toxicity that may accompany treatment of hypertension in Wistar rats with methanol extracts of whole fruit of Lagenaria breviflora Roberty or corm of Xanthosoma sagittifolium Schott.
Olayinka Ayotunde Oridupa, Oluwasanmi Olayinka Aina, Temitope S. Lawal, Adebowale Benard Saba   +3 more
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Brine shrimp lethality and antioxidant property of <i>Lagenaria breviflora</i> (Benth.) Roberty fruit crude extract and fractions

Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
Background: Oxidative injury plays a pivotal impact in the development of human diseases, and it is a major component of the pathophysiology of several inflammation-linked human medical disorders.
Akingbolabo Daniel Ogunlakin, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Favour Inijesunimi Olagookun, Sophie Adedamola Adeyeye, Adesoji Alani Olanrewaju, Godwin A. Berena, Oluwadamilola Adedoyin, Kevwe Benefit Esievo, Renas Isa, Mubo Adeola Sonibare   +9 more
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In-vitro and in-vivo antibacterial and therapeutic activity of methanol extract of whole fruit of Lagenaria breviflora against Salmonella species in broilers

SVU-International Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Salmonellosis, antimicrobial drug residues, and multi-drug resistance are major challenges accounting for a huge loss within the poultry investment scheme.
Tolulope Ademola Olakojo, Olayinka Ayotunde Oridupa, Adebowale Bernard Saba   +2 more
semanticscholar   +3 more sources