Malnutrition has spawned numerous cases of anemia and triggered the emergence of other
diseases in West Africa. To combat this issue, affordable production of nutrient-rich food …

During the 2013 and 2014 harvest seasons, field and laboratory experiments were
conducted in Nigeria's inferred agroecological zone. The nutritive value of fluted pumpkin …

Aim: This work is aimed at evaluating the proximate and phytochemical composition of
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves to provide a scientific basis for its use in traditional …

The increase in food production through innovative seed management practices is an
option. Three seed sizes (big, small and control–any size), two planting positions (flat and …

Chia leaf (Salvia hispanica L.) is an underutilized low-cost source of nutrients. The leaf is
currently not widely utilized as compared to the chia seeds which have wide use in the food …

The experiment was conducted in an open field in front of the green house of the Faculty of
Agriculture Kogi State University, Anyigba. The main objectives are to evaluate the effect of …

The leaves of Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Poir, family Fabaceae, is a rich source of nutritional
and phytochemical properties. This study was conducted in Yezin Agricultural University …

Background and Objective: The leaf of Telfairia occidentalis, a highly nutritious and
economically important vegetable in Nigeria, is threatened by fungal diseases that affect its …

The experiment was conducted in an open field in front of the green house of the Faculty of
Agriculture Kogi State University, Anyigba. The main objectives are to evaluate the effect of …