The study evaluates the physical, chemical and heavy metal properties of the Agbarho River, Delta State, Nigeria using standard methods for analysis with a view of ascertaining the water quality and establishing the correlation with national and international standards. The analyses revealed the water to be slightly acidic (pH - 5.60±0.31).

This study evaluated the enteric bacterial contamination of cabbage, cucumber and carrots sold within Anyigba, Kogi State. These vegetables which are usually eaten raw in coleslaw and salads were analysed for the presence and level of enteric bacteria using standard microbiological procedures. Results revealed bacterial contamination of the vegetables with enteric bacteria from all the sales points. Mean bacterial counts recorded for theses vegetables from Good shepherd Hospital sale point, were 8.9×106, 1.03×107, and 4.85×106 cfu/g for cabbage, carrot and cucumber respectively.

This study was conducted to evaluate the ameliorative effect of selected fungi (Aspergillus sp, and Penicillium chrysogenum) on arsenic-treated (As3+) soils used for the cultivation of Abelmoschus esculentus. Stress alleviation property of the fungi spp was done in soils contaminated with different concentrations of As3+ solution, and inoculation of fungi was done two weeks after planting.

This study assessed the effects of biochar and organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of Corchorus varieties (NHCo-01 and NHCo-02). The treatments: two commercially available organic fertilizers coded A and B, biochar (C), and combination of all the three (D), each applied at 0, 5, 10, and 15 t ha⁻¹ two weeks before sowing. The experiment followed Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. Data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA (p < 0.05). Results showed that organic amendments significantly improved growth and yield compared to control.

Lifestyle-induced stress and the abuse of antibiotics are among the causes of mental health problems. This study was designed to determine if supplementation with probiotics (Probio) can significantly mitigate the effect of paradoxical sleep deprivation (PSD) on the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) neurochemistry and redox status. Adult male Wistar rats were randomized into seven groups (n = 5/group) comprising the control, acute PSD; acute Probio, acute PSD+Probio, chronic PSD, chronic Probio, and chronic PSD+Probio groups.

This evaluate the anti-glaucoma drugs used among glaucoma patients in Benin Metropolis. A clinic-based cross-sectional study was conducted in three local government areas of Edo state (Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo and Egor). Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS -8) was used to assess the adherence to anti-glaucoma drugs. Two hundred and ten (210) patients with glaucoma using a purposive sampling technique were selected from eye clinics in Benin City; the questionnaire was pretested on a similar study group to assess its validity and reliability.

Over years, Crossopteryx febrifuge leaf has been used as curative without knowing its antioxidant and nutritional properties. Antioxidant properties were determined using some standard methods. Proximate analysis of carbohydrates, protein, crude fibers and crude fat as well as some mineral and vitamin compositions were also determined using standard methods in Association of Official Analytical Chemists. It was found that the plant exhibited significant free radical scavenging activity and have significant phenol and flavonoid contents.

This research determines the antibacterial activity of the aqueous and methanol root extracts of male and female Carica papaya and Garcinia kola individually and in biherbal formulations using the agar diffusion method. The dried roots of the two plants were powdered separately. Garcinia kola (100 g) and Carica papaya (100 g) were macerated separately in boiled water and absolute methanol, Garcinia kola (50 g) and Carica papaya (50 g) were combined (100 g) and macerated in boiled water and absolute methanol at room temperature (30°C ± 2°C) for 72 hours.

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is the most important cultivated vegetable in Nigeria. It has a low caloric composition with myriads of essential nutrients and minerals needed for daily utilization by the human body. Understanding of genetic diversity and population structure can be used for okra breeding. In the present study, seventeen okra accessions consisting of 15 landraces and 2 commercial varieties were characterized using SSR markers to explore genetic diversity and population structure. In total, 8 SSR markers detected 50 SSR alleles with a mean of 6.25.

Reserpine has reportedly been used to induce neurotoxicity in animal models, including Drosophila melanogaster, and has been reported to cause oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, while Curcumin and quercetin have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.