BIOCHEMISTRY Research Project Topics
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Interest in functional foods has recently increased among consumers due to a greater consciousness of health and nutrition; as well as the need to cure diseases and also the increasing scientific evidence of their effectiveness. Fermented products are a significant part of many indigenous diets. Yoghurt is a Turkish name for […]
ABSTRACT Preservation of fish by drying over different types of heat regimes have been known. However, there has not been a comprehensive comparison in terms of the possible contamination associated with these drying regimes. This work was set to evaluate the levels of PAHs that are likely to accumulate in the bodies of fresh water
PROJECT BODY: CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study Food safety and quality is a global topic of public concern. Salmonella is a Gram negative bacteria, rod shaped, aerobic or facultative anaerobic, belonging to the Family Enterobacteriaceae and it is a major pathogenic bacterium,’inhabiting the intestinal tract of humans and animals (Holt et al.,1994). Salmonella spp
ADVANCE EFFECT OF FERMENTED MILK SALE BY FULANI WOMEN ON CONSUMERS Read More »
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the most important cash crops in Ghana and the industry is the mainstay of the Ghanaian economy as it provides 30 percent of Ghana’s total export earnings making it the second largest source of export earnings (Gakpo, 2012). According to the Bank of Ghana, cocoa
EFFECT OF POISONOUS CHEMICAL ON BEANS PRESERVING Read More »
ABSTRACT In tradictional setting, Spondias mombin is used in the management of different ailments. This has been attributed to its rich phytochemical and antioxidant properties. Therefore, this study evaluated the phytochemical as well as antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts of Spondiasmombin. The extracts of Spondiasmombin were investigated for phytochemical such as tannins, saponins, alkaloids,total flavonoids, total phenol and proanthocyanidin, while
PROJECT BODY: CHAPTER ONE 1.0INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Medicinal Plants have recently become of great interest owing to their versatile applications. These plants are considered as rich resources of ingredients which can be used in drug development and synthesis. In many part of the world medicinal plant have been used for antibacterial, antifungal
INVESTIGATION INTO ETHNO MEDICINAL CLAIMS ON THE AERIAL PARTS OF ALCHORNEA CORDIFOLIA Read More »
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Natural plant products and their derivatives represent more than 50% of all the drugs in clinical use in the world (Ben-Eric, 2002). Dennettiatripetalaalso known as pepper fruit tree is a well-known Nigerian spicy medicinal plant. It is found in the tropical rainforest region of Nigeria and sometimes in Savanna areas (Okwu
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Plants undergo photosynthesis and they constitute a primary resource of carbon, vitamins, minerals, protein, essential fatty acids, and utilizable energy for food production (Young and Pelett, 1994). Plants have played a significant role in maintaining the health and improving the quality of human life for thousands of years. (Mishra, 2010). They
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW 1.0 INTRODUCTION Nanoscience has been the subject of substantial research in recent years. Nanoscience has been the subject of substantial research in recent years. Nanoscience has been the subject of substantial research in recent years. Nanoscience has been the subject of substantial research in recent years. It has been
ANTIBACTERIAL EVALUATION OF AFANG LEAF EXTRACT AND IT’S SYNTHESIZED SILVER NANOPARTICLES Read More »
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION As the world population continues to increase, food security on a global scale must become an even greater priority. Along with population growth, economic growth and the rise of the middle class in developing countries are expected to further increase demand for meat, milk, and eggs (FAO, 2009).The consumption of conventional feedstuffs
