Found 42 result(s) for "Concentration"

Vol. 13, No. 1 (2025)

Phytochemical Analysis and Uv Absorptivity of Extracts of Telfairia Occidentalis, Celosia Argentia and Amaranthus Hybridus

Omolola Mary Omosebi, Fehintoluwa Joy Femi-Olabisi, Olatunbosun Damilola Obiwusi

The aim of this study was to characterize and compare the qualitative and quantitative constituents of three different leafy vegetables Telfairia occidentalis, Celosia argentea and...

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Vol. 13, No. 2 (2025)

Estimation of Some Heavy Metal Levels in Fresh Cut Vegetables Vended in Adamawa State, Nigeria

MOHAMMED Ahmed, IBRAHIM D. Bake, BABAYOLAMuazu, ALTINEJUSTINE Madugu, BABA KIRI Yahaya

This study was conducted to estimate the levels of Cd, Pb, Cr, Zn, Ni, Fe and Cu present in fresh-cut leafy vegetables vended in Adamawa State. Three local government areas were pu...

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Vol. 13, No. 2 (2025)

Seasonal Variation in Heavy Metal Accumulation and Associated Health-risks From the Consumption of Ww-irrigated Amaranthus in the Zagyuri Community Tamale, Ghana

MUSAH HARUNA NIMATU, PAUL AYEKOROK ABOWEN, SALIFUABDALLAH

The reuse of Wastewater (WW) for vegetable cultivation increases public health risks (HR) due to heavy metal (HM) contamination. The study aimed at investigating the effects of sea...

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Vol. 13, No. 2 (2025)

Interpretation of Aero-radiometric Data for Geothermal Potential Assessment in Yelwa and Environs, Nigeria

Kamureyina Ezekiel, Mercy Abba, Barka Jonathan, Hayatudeen Musa

This study presents a comprehensive radiometric analysis of the region within northwestern Nigeria, aimed at assessing its geothermal and mineral resource potential. Rock density v...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Assessment of the Level of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetables in Irrigation Farming Sites in Newbussa and Its Environment, Niger State, Nigeria

Olaifa, O.P., Akande, O.A., Yusuf, I.O., Zubairu, M.A., Iluyemi, C.A., Meduna, P.N.

Heavy metal contamination of vegetables is a great public health concern. Hence this study investigates concentration of heavy metals in leafy vegetables and soil from irrigation f...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Efficacy of Nanoparticles and Silver Nitrate in the Control of Fusarium Wilt of Tomato (solanum Lycopersicum L.)

Iluyemi, A.C., Afolabi, C. G., Idehen, E.O., Popoola, A. R., Akande, O.A., Olaifa, O.P.

This study assesses the efficacy of nanoparticles and silver nitrate in the control of Fusarium wilt of tomato. The field experiment was a 2 × 2 × 5 factorial type consisting of ...

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Vol. 11, No. 1 (2023)

Assessment of Heavy Metals Concentrations in Lake Gwakra, Girei Local Government, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Yohanna Peter, Ezekiel Yonnana, Ibrahim Saidu, Ibrahim B Bwatanlang

This study aimed at evaluating heavy metals of Lake Gwakra for the dry and wet seasons of 2022. Samples were collected from three different locations within the lake using clean on...

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Vol. 10, No. 2 (2022)

Phytochemicals, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants and Cytotoxicity Properties of the Ethanolic Extracts of Commiphora Africana and Butryospermum Paradox

Muhammad Falalu Yahaya, Sunday Akuewanbhor Osemeahon, Mohammed Hassan Shagal, Ahmed Hauwa

The study was undertaken to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant, anti-microbial and cytotoxicity properties of methanolic extract of leaves of the plant Commiphora africana and Butry...

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Vol. 10, No. 2 (2022)

Evaluation of Some Heavy Metals in Wetland Soil and Vegetable Sorrel (hibiscus Sabdariffa (l.) Cultivated in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State

I. D. Bake, H. E. Shehu, M. Samuel

This research aims at assessing the level of some heavy metals (Cu, Ni, Pb) contamination in wetland soil and vegetable sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) cultivated in Mubi North Local ...

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Vol. 10, No. 2 (2022)

Plankton Species Compositions and Distributions at Some Selected Sites of River Benue, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Zira, J.D., Adamu, M., Abubakar, M.

The present study assessed the plankton’s species compositions and distributions of River Benue, Adamawa state. The studies were conducted for a period of nine months, from Decem...

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