Introduction Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts has emerged as an ecofriendly, cost-effective, and sustainable approach in nanotechnology. Nanotechnology-based antimicrobial agents have gained considerable attention as promising alternatives to…
Introduction Climate change has become one of the biggest environmental problems facing humanity in the twenty-first century. It refers to long-term changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, wind systems, and…
Introduction Rice is the primary staple source of food for half of the world, as it gives the necessary nutrients for healthy living. Protein represents the second most abundant macronutrient…
Introduction Orchids constitute one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants with remarkable variation in floral structure, variation in floral morphology, colour, texture, ecological adaptations and habitat…
Introduction Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a fungal infection that arises from the overgrowth of Candida species, an opportunistic pathogen [1]. It is considered the most common fungal infection of the…
1.0 INTRODUCTION Spices have been used in cooking for as long as there has been human civilization, and they are not only used to enhance flavour but also may have…
INTRODUCTION Petroleum hydrocarbons are complex mixtures of aliphatic, aromatic, and polycyclic organic compounds released into the environment through crude oil exploration, refining, transportation, and accidental spills [1]. In regions characterized…
Introduction Nutraceuticals, a term derived from the words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical,” refer to foods or food products that provide health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of diseases.…
Introduction Agriculture continues to be a vital source of livelihood in Imo State, Nigeria, but its role in supporting urban food systems is hampered by logistical challenges, weak market connections,…
Introduction Poverty continues to be a deep-rooted and complex issue in numerous rural areas across sub-Saharan Africa, with women bearing a heavier burden due to entrenched inequalities, restricted access to…