Mosquitoes transmit several diseases including chikungunya, lymphatic filariasis, Japanese encephalitis, malaria and dengue fever. There is growing concerns on the use of chemical based insecticides on the environment, and resistance developed by some mosquito species. Hence research into search for suitable alternative PDF
Nepalese lentils are comparatively rich in iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in South Asian countries, making lentil a potential crop of whole food solution to aid in the global battle against the micronutrient malnutrition. Knowledge of genetics underlying the uptake of grain Fe and Zn from soils is required to increase their PDF
This study assessed the effects of seasons in the distribution of volatile organic compounds across Dump sites in some selected Niger Delta states, Nigeria. The volatile organic compounds were assessed at 3 distances (3.05 m, 7.62 m and 15.24 m) from four states in the two predominant seasons (wet and dry). Measurements were carried out using portable multiprobe AEROQUAL meter. PDF
Hydrocarbon is among the environmental contaminants especially in the crude oil and natural gas producing areas. This study assessed the level of total hydrocarbon in surface water of Taylor creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Triplicate water samples were collected from 12 locations in Taylor creek along Polaku and Agbia in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa state between November 2013 to July 2014. The hydrocarbon was extracted using n-hexane PDF