AKSU Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences

ISSN(Print): 2651-5679    ISSN(Online): 2695-2556



    

2023 Volume 7 Issue 1


Effect of Chilling Period on the Physico-chemical and Organoleptic Characteristics of Broiler Chicken Meat
Moji Afolayan, Sha`awanatu, M. Bello
Animal Science

Abstract: One of the major concerns during storage, distribution and retail display of meat and meat products is the minimum temperature for the growth of a microorganism. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of chilling period on oganoleptic and physico-chemical characteristics of br...
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Effect of Decapitation on the Growth and Yield of Pepper (Capsicum annuum l.) in Obio Akpa, Akwa Ibom State
Edna A. Akpan, Aniefre S. Akpan, Otobong A. Essien
Crop/Plant Science

Abstract: A screen house study was conducted at the Akwa Ibom State University Obio Akpa Campus Teaching and Research Farm, between the month of November -April 2022, to determine the effect of decapitation on the growth and yield of chili pepper (Capsicum annum L.). The experiment was laid out in a comple...
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Organoleptic Quality, Pork Characterization and Hematological Indices of Growing Pigs Fed Supplemental Diets Containing Bitter Leaf and Hospital Too Far
Joseph S. Ekpo, Utibe M.Okon,
Animal Science

Abstract: Effect of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) and hospital too far (Jathropha tanjorensis) leaf meals on organoleptic characteristics of pork and haematological indices of growing pigs was investigated. A total of 32 grower pigs were completely randomized into 4 dietary treatments. Eight young pigs...
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Effects of Animal Manure on the Performance of Soybean Glycine max (L.) Merri Grown on Ultisols, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Umoh, F. O, Ekwere O. J, Udoh U. M, Akwag, E. G
Soil Science

Abstract: Soil fertility attributes are relevant to improved crop yield and can be enhanced by organic manure from animal sources. The effect of animal manure on soil properties and performance (yield) of soybean Glycine max (L.) merri was evaluated. A pot experiment was conducted at the Screen house, of t...
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