C. A. Anukwuorji

Heavy Metals Contamination of Some Food Materials from Markets in South Eastern Nigeria

C. A. Anukwuorji, R. N. Okigbo, A. E. Chikwendu, C. L. Anuagasi & J. U. Anukwu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

This research work aimed at assessing the metal composition of the cotyledons of Citrullus colocynthis (egusi) and Irvingia wombolu (ogbono) as well as cassava chips sold in open markets in the five states of the South-Eastern Nigeria. These food materials were sampled from 135 s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i230197

Antimicrobial Effects of Four Plant Extracts against Post Harvest Spoilage Fungi of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir)

C. A. Anukwuorji, Chukwuma Maureen Obianuju, R. O. Ezebo & C. L. Anuagasi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

This study investigated the effects of plant extract on fungal pathogens responsible for yam rot in storage. Among the eight fungal pathogens isolated from yams with symptoms of post-harvest rot, the inhibitory effects of four plant materials on four of these organisms (Fusarium...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27718

Studies on the Comparative Effects of Cow Dung, Goat Dung and Poultry Manure in the Restoration of Gully Eroded Soil Using Amaranthus hybridus as Test Plant

K. U. Ekwealor, C. A. Anukwuorji, T. P. Egboka & H. N. Eze · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

Gully erosion presents a serious challenge to the fertility of the agricultural soil. This experiment was conducted at the permanent site of Nnamdi Azikiwe University behind botany laboratory. The efficacy of cow dung, goat dung and poultry manure on the restoration of gully erod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2020/v6i230082