IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-8 ~ Issue-1 ~ January 2014

Abstract: A total of 20 stands (10–28 years) of Gmelina arborea plantations in Upper and Lower slopes of the Ukpon river forest reserves, Cross River State, Nigeria, was used to investigate the effect of Gmelina arboreaplantation development on site nutrients and nutrient accumulation. The size and age of trees did not significantly affect nutrient concentration in tree components. Nitrogen, Ca and Mg contents in tree tissue increased in the order of foliage >stem >branches while that of K and P increased in the order of foliage >branches >stem. Tree tissue nutrients concentration exhibited little change with stand development. Stand nutrient accumulation followed the same trend as standing biomass,

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Abstract: The influence of abattoir wastes on the Odo River Cele Ijesha, Lagos was undertaken during the rainy season in the month of August 2013, to assess the level of Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Dissolved Oxygen, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Temperature, Total Suspended Solid, pH and Ammonia. The deterioration of water quality is evident by high BOD (24.0mg/L-1), COD. The results indicated that abattoir wastes have adverse effect on the water quality. This observation showed that with a continuous discharge of wastes into the aquatic ecosystem could lead to the death of aquatic organism in the water bodies.

Key words: pollution, waste, degradation, slaughter and abattoir.

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Abstract: Sphecoid wasps comes under the Superfamily Apoidea, with species distributed throughout the world. They are mainly beneficial and relatively harmless to man. This paper provides a report on Sphecid wasps collected from six localities in and around Thrissur district, Kerala. The wasps were collected using hand nets. Ten species belonging to two subfamilies- Ampulicinae and Sphecinae were identified. Of the ten species, Chalybion bengalense Dahlbom showed highest distribution. The dominant genus was Sceliphron Klug (3species), while Ampulex Jurine and Trirogma Westwood were represented by one species each.A short note on biology is provided. A comparative analysis of species reported from Kerala and India is also provided.

Keywords: Ampulicinae, Distribution, Sphecidae, Sphecinae, Thrissur

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Abstract: The Eleme Petrochemicals Company is one of the largest industrial establishments in Eleme, Rivers State of Nigeria, and generates its wastes into the richEleme Creeks which are believed to have polluted the water body as claimed by the indigene. To actually verify this claim, a study was carried out to investigate the levels of some Physiochemical Parameters viz dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, sulphate, phosphate, sodium ion, potassium ion, calcium ion, magnesium ion and oil and grease from Eleme creeks. In investigating the levels of these parameters,

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Abstract: Exploration and production of oil in the Niger delta are associated with high environmental impact. This may have its own contribution to the climate change recorded over the years in the region. Rainfall data from 1981 to 2008 was used for the study. Analysis of Variance and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the rainfall pattern and variation over the study period. An analysis of rainfall variations in the Niger Delta region shows that Akure in Ondo state recorded the least average rainfall across the study area and over the years while the highest average rainfall was recorded in Calabar in Cross Rivers State.

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Abstract: This study attempts to have a comparative analysis of the activities of land administration machineries in FCC, Abuja and Minna using some selected districts and neighbourhoodsas case study areas. Questionnaires were administered to Individual land owners, property developers or plot allottees who own land from ages Eighteen (18) and above as well as interview to somestaff of departments of land administration machineries in FCC, Abuja and Minna. Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS), Geometric Mean Model and Linkert Scale were statistical tools employed. Findings revealed that the average growth in land allocations made available to people by government within the study period of 2000 – 2009 in FCC and Minna were191.25% and 29.22% respectively

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Abstract: Recently, melatonin has attracted attention because of their strong free radical scavenging and antioxidant properties. The present study was designed to investigate the role of melatonin against cypermethrin induced hepatotoxicity in rats using qualitative, quantitative and biochemical approaches. Adult female Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups; each group consists of six animals. Control group received vehicle, corn oil; Cypermethrin (CM) [250mg/kg bw]; Melatonin (MEL) [10 mg/kg bw]; CM+MEL treated group. Animals were treated orally, daily for a period of 4 weeks.

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Abstract: Adsorption of Yellow 2G from aqueous solution on the surface of Activated carbon of mosambi peel (ACMP) and stem of cotton (ACCS) was accomplished under the optimize conditions of pH, adsorbent dose, initial concentration of dye and contact time. Spectrometric technique was used for the measurements of concentration of dye before and after adsorption. Colour was effectively been removed at all selected pH, and the increase in activated carbon dose showed an increase in the removal's percentage.

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Abstract: Fluorosis is an endemic disease resulting from excess intake of fluoride (F) through drinking water, food or dentrifices. Skeletal fluorosis is caused by prolonged intake of excessive amounts of fluoride. Endemic skeletal fluorosis is widely prevalent in India and in many countries around the world but it is a major public health problem in some 25 countries in Asia and Africa.1 Good nutrition is as important for bone health as it is for general health. The severity of fluoride toxicity depends on the concentration of fluoride in drinking water, daily intake of fluoride, continuity and duration of exposure to fluoride, although the adequate nutrient intakes of calcium, vitamin D, and protein are of critical importance for bone health, phosphorus and certain trace minerals (magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc) and vitamin C and K are also involved in bonehealth.

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Abstract: This study investigates the effect of drought on six populations of esparto in Tunisia: Dj. Garen Elhalfaya (Kef), Dj. Elgarsi(Zaghouan), Dj. Touila(Kairouan), Dj. Elkhchem( Sidi Bouzid), Dj. Nadhour( Sidi Bouzid) and Dj. Hafi raso(Gabes) during the summer season. In order to see the response of the populations of esparto to the constraint of the environment by the determination of their hydric behavior (hydric potential) and physiological (stomatic conductance, density and size of the stomata).

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