Abstract: The present study was done on Pennisetum purpureum (Schumach) leaf extract to investigate the nutritional, phytochemical screening as mineral composition profile. The study examined the proximate and mineral content such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, cadmium and lead in Pennisetum purpureum from Orie Emene Market in Enugu Metropolis. These metals were measured using FAAS - air/acetylene flame. The moisture, ash, fat, fibre, protein and CHO revealed 86.68, 1.80, 1.70, 2.04, 0.00 and 4.78% respectively. Phytochemical screening and assay revealed the presence of bioactive substances. The results of metals showed that the average concentrations detected were 31.00, 0.59, 2.70, 39.50, 0.94, and 0.00, 0.81 mg/kg for Na, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Cd and Pb, respectively. The abundance of these mineral elements followed the order Mg > Na > Zn > Ca > Mn > Fe > K > Cd, Pb. The levels of these minerals found in this study are compared with permissible limits of FAO/WHO.

Keywords: Pennisetum purpureum, nutritional composition, mineral content, phytochemicals.

Title: NUTRITIONAL, MINERAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF PENNISETUM PURPUREUM (SCHUMACH)

Author: Ichu Chigozie Bright, Anigbogu Chinenye Bibiana, Ngwoke Stephen Ifeanyichukwu, Akintola Eshiogiamhe God’spower, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, Chikelu Oyiyechukwu Elizabeth

International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences                                                   

ISSN 2394-966X

Vol. 11, Issue 6, November 2024 - December 2024

Page No: 26-34

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Published Date: 28-December-2024

Abstract: The spread of resistant bacteria is problematic and it threats the treatment and healthcare in future. Bacteria gain resistances through different factors and the main important one is existing of resistance genes in bacteria. This problem impedes treatment and causes fatality of million patients around the world. Resistance genes producing hundreds of different enzymes that deactivate of therapeutic antibiotics by lysis of changing chemical structure of drugs.  Unsanitary conditions and poor management of the hospitals is one of the main reasons of spreading resistant bacteria. This mini-review clarify the reasons of antibiotic resistance and the reasons of spreading resistant bacteria in environment.

Keywords: Resistant bacteria, Antibiotic resistance, Resistance genes, A review.

Title: Global issues with Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance and Resistance Genes: A Mini-Review

Author: Krishna Xan-Xan Kumarian

International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences                                                   

ISSN 2394-966X

Vol. 11, Issue 6, November 2024 - December 2024

Page No: 20-25

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Published Date: 02-December-2024

Abstract: This study was to determine the effectiveness of Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) extracts in controlling insects and mites on tomato plants. The study was conducted in Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana Three different concentrations of Moringa oleifera leaf, bark and root as well as water and a chemical insecticide were used in spraying tomato plants. Treatments were applied on plots of land laid in randomized complete block design. Insects and mites found on the tomato plants were observed at between 7 and 11 am every six days on each sub-plot and the number counted. Graphs were drawn and interpreted. Means were compared with analysis of Variance. Results showed that there were significant differences among the treatments (p<0.05) but insignificant for concentrations as well as between treatments and concentrations (p>0.05). Synthetic insecticide was the most effective against all the species studied. Reduction of species populations were treatment and concentration dependent. In all, Moringa root extract appeared to be the most promising in controlling four of the species studied. It is suggested that further research using Moringa extracts in reducing species numbers be carried out using higher concentrations of the extracts. Furthermore, the mechanism of the effect of the extracts in reducing the species populations should be studied.

Keywords: Moringa, effectiveness, population, roots, bark, leaf, tomato plants.

Title: Effectiveness of Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) extracts in controlling insects and mites on tomato plants

Author: Wisdom Harrison Kofi Hordzi

International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences                                                    

ISSN 2394-966X

Vol. 11, Issue 6, November 2024 - December 2024

Page No: 1-19

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Published Date: 02-November-2024