Plant Products Research Journal

Plant Products Research Journal: An Official Organ of the Society of Plant products Research.

[1b]. Names of Editors and Editoral Board Members

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Prof. Obi U. Njoku

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. P.A. Akah – Nigeria

Prof. H.O. Edoga – Nigeria

Prof. M.M. El-mas – Egypt

Prof. M.O. Eze – Canada

Prof. L.U.S. Ezeanyika Nigeria

Dr. I.I. Ijeh – Nigeria

Prof. V. Mody – USA

Prof. B.C. Nwangwuma Nigeria

Prof. O.F.C Nwodo – Nigeria

Prof. Okezie Aruoma – USA

Prof. C.E.A. Okezie – Nigeria

Prof. C.O. Okoli – Nigeria

Prof. B.N. Okolo – Nigeria

Prof. V.A. Onwuliri – Nigeria

Prof. Youske Seyama – Japan

[2]. Current Address of the Journal

Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

[3]. Scope of the Journal

Plant Products Research Journal publishes papers of merit on all aspects of plant biology particularlyBiochemistry, pharmacology, Toxicology,Ethnobiology, Plant Microorganism Interaction, Biotechnology, Development and Conservation. Manuscript must be original research report, which have not been submitted elsewhere. In general, two types of manuscripts can be considered for publication in Plant products Research Journal full length and short papers.

Full Length Paper: Article should be not less than 3 pages and would generally range between 3 and 10 pages and should be consistent with the scope of the data presented. An abstract of about 150 words should also be included.
Short Papers: Papers which makes a single point will be published as short papers. The maximum length for short papers is three printed pages, charts, graphs and tables inclusive. The decision as to whether a paper falls into category A and B rests with editorial board.

[4]. Previous and Current issues of the Journals

Volume 13, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

Njoku, O.U., Ononogbu, I.C., Ozougwu, V.E.O., Ikwuagwu, O.E. and Agu, C.V.M. – Lecithin Extraction and Characterization from Melon Seed Obtained from Nigeria 1 – 3

Okoye, C.O.B., Odo, I.S. and Odika, I.M. – Heavy Metal Content of Grains Commonly Sold in Market in Southeast Nigeria 4 – 7

Nweze, N.O. – Ecological Implications and roles of Cyanobacteria (Cyanophyta) in Food Security – A Review 8 – 14

Ugwuoke, K.I. and Onyeke, C.C. – Studies on the Weed host range of Bean Pod Mottle Virus (BPMV) (Genus Comovirus) Disease of Soyabean in Nsukka Agro-Ecological Zone, South Eastern Nigeria15 – 19

Onyechi, U.A. – The Effect of Cissus Rotunifolia consumed as a Bread Meal on Plasma Glucose and Insulin levels of Healthy non-Diabetic Subjects 20 – 23

Nweze, N.O. – Algal Diversity of Adada River, Nigeria. I. Chlorophyta (Green Algae) and Euglenophyta (EUglenoids) 24 – 30

Nwadinigwe, A.O. – Antimicrobial Activities of some Fractions of the Extract of Emilia Sonchifolia (Linn.) DC (Asteraceae) 31-34

Judith, Agot Odhiambo, George, Muyala Siboe, Catherine, Wamjiru and Saiffudin, Fidahussein Dossaji – Antifungal Activity of Crude Extracts of selected medicinal plants used in combinations in Lake Victoria Basin Kenya 35 – 43

Volume 14, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

Koziura, K. J., Ross Friedman, C. M. and Smith, R.G. – Effects of Methanolic and Hexane – Derived Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium) Extracts on the Viability of Salmon Cells in Culture: Do these Extracts Induce Necrosis and /or Apoptosis? 1-5

Vaudry, C.J., Ross Friedman, C.M. and Cinel, B. – Biosurfactant in Dwarft Mistletoe (Arceuthobium) 6-13

Ogunleye, R.F., Ogunkoya, M.O. and Abulude, F.O. – Effect of the Seed Oil of Jatropha Curcas (L), Helianthus anus (L) and Cocos nucifera (L) on the Maize Weavil, Sitophilus zeamais (Mots) 14-18

Aboutab, E.A., Hashem, F.A., Sleem, A.A. and Maamoun, A.A. – Phytochemical and Bioctivity Investigations of Macfadyena unguis-cati (L) (Bignoniaceae) 19-26

Gupta, R.S., Sharma, A. and Kachhawa, J.B.S. – Evaluation of Reversible Contraceptive Actives of Annona squamosal (LINN) Stem Bark Methanol Extract in Male Rats 27-34

Rukhsana Bajwa, Ibatsam Khokhar, Irum Mukhtar* and Sobia Mushtaq – Isolation and Identification of Filamentous Fungi from Different Industrial Effluents 35-38

Georgewill, H.A. and Georgewill, U.O. – Antiarthritic Activity of Vernonia amygdalina in Albino Rats 39-41

Onwubiko, H.A. and Onwubiko, G.N. – Mode of Gene Action and Heritability Estimates in Twelve maize (Zea mays L) Parent Diallel Crosses 42-46

Anyanwu, C.U. – Fungal Contaminants of Powered Herbal Drugs Sold in Parts of Southern Eastern, Nigeria 47-51

Onwubiko, H.A. – The Anti-Sickling properties of Ethanol Extracts of Euphorbia heterophylla and Moringa oleifera Leaves 52-60

Volume 15, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE

Mgbeze, G.C.* and Aliu Onose – Effects of NPK and Farm Yard Manure on the Growth of Two Varieties of pepper (Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens L.) 1-6

Anyanwu, C.U. and Okolo, B.N. – Effects of Different Carbon Sources on Biosurfactant Production by a Pseudomonas fluorescens Isolate 7-11

Onwubiko, H.A. and Onwubiko, G.N. – Heterosis and Combining Ability of Twelve Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties 12-18

Onyeke, C.C. and Akueshi, C.O. – Host-Parasite Relationship Between African Yam bean, Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst. Ex. A. Rich) Harms Accessions and Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood I. 19-25

Chinyere, G.C.* and Obasi, N.A. – Effect of processing on the Elemental Composition of Selected Leafy Vegetables 26-31

Chinyere, G.C.* and Obasi, N.A. – Effect of processing on the Antioxidants (Vitamin C and Flavonoids) Constituents of Selected Leafy Vegetables 32-36

Nnamani, P.O., Kenechukwu, F.C.* and Okwor, R. – Volatile oil May Account for the Antibiotic Effect of the Leaves of Ocimum gratissimum 37-42

[5]. Current websites of the Journal

There is no website for the Journal at present, still under construction

[6]. Current Publishers of the Journal

Department of Biochemistry Publication and Colloquium Committee, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

[7]. Strength and Weakness of the Journal

[a]. Strength of the Journal

The Journal has good feasibility and have articles from outside Nigeria. It is published regularly and peered reviewed. The Journal is also registered with the African Journal online and is distributed widely in Nigeria.

[b]. Weakness of the Journal

There is no identifiable weakness except that the Journal has no website.

[8]. Opportunities and Threats of the Journals

The Journal needs more articles from contributors and funding to meet editorial time – Table.

[9]. Strategies to enhance the capacity of the Journals

The major strategy is to improve the feasibility and also have online publishing facility (e – publication /electronic journal).

[10]. Other Information

The Journal is highly rated in many universities and belong to our class B Journal.

PLANT PRODUCTS RESEARCH JOURNAL

INSTRUCTION FOR THE AUTHORS

Submission of Manuscript

Manuscript should be typewritten double spaced with width margins on one side of the paper. There clear copies of the typescript and figures should be submitted along with a 3.5” floppy disk containing the manuscript. The following computer format is to be followed.

Diskette – 3.5 Low or High density

Word Processor – any dos/windows version Microsoft Word, all Versions of Word Perfect

Graphics – Store as BMP file format

Graphs – Include source data

General – Include file names and directory path

It is the responsibility of the author/s to ensure that their manuscripts are clearly and concisely written in correct English. All charts / graphs must be accompanied with the original data that was used in producing them.

On submission of manuscript each author is charged a handling fee of N500.00 for each manuscript.

Organization of the Manuscript

Text

Abstract: All papers, including short communications, should be preceded by an abstract in which the plant material (binomial including authority) and E.C. numbers are given. Abstract must not exceed 150 words.

Keywords: Authors are to suggest between two and six keywords (in alphabetical order) characterizing the scope of the paper.

Running Title: A running title (not exceeding 60 letters) should be suggested by the author.

Headings: Major headings (introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, references) should be placed on separate lines.

Genius and species names: These are to be typed in italic script or underlined

Tables: Tables should be numbered serially in Arabic numerals and presented on separate pages.

Figures: Figures must be traced in transparencies or clear white sheets and submitted along with manuscripts.

Literature citations

Literature citations in text should be indicated with numbers in parenthesis i.e (1) in the text. References should be listed numerically according to their first appearance in the text on a separate double spaced page. The names of all authors for each reference must be given followed by:

The year of publication
The full title of the paper
The abbreviated title of the journal and the volume and page numbers.

References to books, must state the publishers, place, year of publication, edition, names of editors, where authorship is multiple and the page numbers.

Examples

Dahot, M.U. Siddigue, H.L. and Memon, A.R. (1988). Effects of cultural conditions α-amylase production by expansum. Pakistan Journal of science Ind. Res. 31(3): 357 – 360
Lagler, K.F. Bardach, J.E. Miller, R.R. and Passino, O.R.M. (1977). Ichthyology. 2^nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York. pp. 506

References to articles in press should not be cited unless with acceptance letters attached during submission of manuscript.

Off-prints

The corresponding author will receive five off-prints and 1 copy of the journal after paying a sum of two Thousand Naira (N2000.00) only.

Volume 1 (1) 1996 ISSN 1119-2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. Antihepatotxic effect of Nauclea didrrichii. – P.A.C. Egbuna and C.T. Echetabu 1 – 4

[2]. Investigation of blood-type properties of some Nigeria legumes. – J.O. Ofili, G.U. Okwaara and A.O. Nwakudo 5 – 9

[3]. Production of plant cell wall degrading enzymes by a thermophilic Humicola sp Isolate XYL-1. B.N. Okolo, L.I. Ezeogu and D.C. Nwokike 10-26

[4]. The Occurrence of Goitrogenic Flavonol Glycoside in the roots of Cissus populnea. – O.C. Enechi, O.F.C. Nwodo and A.U. Ogan 27-31

[5]. Get Permeation Chromatography of Detarium microcarpum gum. – G.B. Okide 32-37

[6]. A Survey of Malonaldehyde content of Retail Food Items Marketed in Nigeria. B.C. Nwanguma and E.O. Ikwuagwu 38-43

[7]. Platelet Ani-aggregatory effect of Gari Extract. – O.F.C. Nwodo 44-47

[8]. Fractionation and Characterization of carbohydrates in rubber seed (Hevea brasiliensis) Meal. – O.U. Njoku, I.C. Ononogbu and E.O. Alumanah 48-53

[9]. Two Isozymic forms of sorghum beta – Glucose. – I.N.E. Onwurah, O.F.C. Nwodo and C.O. Echetabu 54-64

[10]. A Colorimetric Method for the Assay of Quinine in pharmaceutical formulations Using Chronanilic Acid as the Titrant in Non-aqueous medium. – G. B. Okide 65-70

[11]. Comparative Studies on the Nutritive, Phytochemical and Anti-Microbial Properties of Two varieties of Veronica amygdelina. – I.I. Ijeh, V.O. Nwaugo and O. Obidoa 71-75

[12]. Preliminary investigation on Some Physiochemical Properties of Terminalia catappa (Tropical almond) Seed as a Potential Food Source. – C.A. Uzoho and L.C. Eze. 76-81

VOLUME 2 (1) 1997 ISSN-2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. Effect of processing on the Hydrocyanic Acid of Some Edible Wild Yams. – G.C. Chinyere and N.O. Nchege 1 – 4

[2]. Effect of Crude Extract Aqueous of the Root Bark of Uvaria chamae on the Serum Lipid levels of Rabbit – S.C. Obasi, N.I. Uzomba and E.I. Akubugwo 2 – 10

[3]. Gel Permeation Chromatography of Cissus popunea Gum – George B. Okide 11 – 13

[4]. Effect of lubricants on some physical Properties of Rauwolfia vomitoria Root. – G.C. Onunkwo and O.K. Udeala 14 – 19

[5]. The Effects of (plant based Food) Dyes and Flavourizing Agents on Visual and Olfactory Perception of Feed by clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822 – J.E. Eyo 20 -24

[6]. Release and permeation Properties of Gels Formulated with Mucuna Gum – A.A. Attama and M.U. Adikwu 25 – 31

[7]. Preliminary Investigation on the Fixed oil of Garcina kola – M.N. Anokwulu 32 – 42

[8]. Influence of local Nitrogen and carbon Sources on the production of Amylase by Aspergillus oryzae – O.J. Ayichi 35 – 42

[9]. Forest and Tree Products potentials for enhancing food Security and Economic Welfare among Rural Households: Case Study from Easrern Nigeria – Eric, C. Eboh 43 – 51

VOLUME 3, 1998 ISSN – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. Quality Assessment of Rice Production in Ebonyi and Enugu State of Nigeria. – E.C. Okoli, F.C. Ekwu and I.N. OBidike 1 – 7

[2]. A Comparative Study of the Emulsifying Characteristics of some oil-in-water Emulgents in Paraffin oil Emulsions – E.C. Ibezim and A.A. Attama 8 – 15

[3]. A Postulate Structure of beta Glucan in White Sorghum – I.N.E. Onwurah 16 – 23

[4]. Evaluation of Dika fat as a Suppository Base IV: Degradation of Acetylsalicylic Acid in Dika Fat based suppositories – V.C. Okore 24 – 31

[5]. Varital Differences in the Biochemical Composition of Cocoa (Theobroma Cocoa) Pod husk – M.C. Okafor and H.U. Nwanjo 32 -34

[6]. Partial Purification and Characterization of proteases from Bambra Groundnut (Voandzeia subterranean) – A.A. Agoh and M.O. Eze 35 – 41

[7]. Degradation of Captan in Soil and Water – C.U. Anyanwu and O. Odeyemi 42 – 49

VOLUME 4, 1999 ISSN – 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. Effect of Aqueous Extract of Azadirachta indiica leaf on swine intestinal amylase – E. E. J. Iweala, G. Emeruwa and O. Obidoa 1 – 5

[2]. Restoring the Crop Sustaining Potenatial of Crude Oil Polluted soil by means of Azotobacter inoculation – I.N.E. Onwurah 6 – 16

[3]. Effect of Cold Aqueous Extract of Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) leaves on some rat Liver Enzymes – N. Nwachukwu and I.I. Ijeh 17 – 22

[4]. Partial Purification and characterization of Proteases from soybeans (Glycine max). – A.A. Agoh 23 – 28

[5]. Effect of substituting Soybean Meal with feather Meal on palatability and Growth performance of African catfish Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822. – J. E. Eyo 29 – 38

[6]. Evaluation of the Toxicity of Halophen to Soft rot Fungi of Yam. – C.U. Anyanwu and S.K. Ogundana 39 – 48

VOLUME 6 (1) 2001 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. A Preliminary Assessment of the Acceptability and effect of Snacks based on Afzelia Africana and plantain (Mucsa paradisiaca) Composites on Post-Pradial Glucose Level of Diabetics – H.N. Ene-Obong and I.F. Odoh 1 – 10

[2]. Ripening Stages and Days after Harvest Influenced Some Biochemical properties of Two Nigeria plantain (Musa species AAB) Cultivars. – K.P. Baiyeri and G.O. Unadike 11 – 19

[3]. Biochemical Evaluation of Rumax acetosa and Hibiscus cannabinus Seeds: Amino Acid Composition – V.A. Onwurah and Yakubu 20 – 23

[4]. Protecting the Informl Seed Grain Sector from Emerging Genetic Technologies: A Comment – E. M. Igbokwe 24 – 30

[5]. Acceptability of Diet, Growth Performance and Histopathology of Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822 Fed Aluminiumized Diets – J.E. Eyo 31 – 38

[6]. Plantlet Regeneration from Seed Embryo-Derived callus Cultures of whites Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) – C. E. A. Okezie 39 – 45

[7]. Studies on Specific Physico-chemical Properties of a Plant Hydrocolloid Derived from the Cormels Colocassia esculenta for potential Applications as Pharmaceutical Excipient – I. K. Chukwu 46 – 57

VOLUME 6 (2) 2001 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. A.A. Enete, F. I. Nnweke and A.I. Achike. Differentiated Gender Ownership of Cassava Fiolds and Implications for root Yield Variations in Smallholder Agriculture of Southeast Nigeria 1 – 9

[2]. M.I. Uguru and S.O. Madukaife: Studies on the Variability in Agronomic and Nutritive Characteristics of African Yambean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hoechst)) Ex. A. Rich. Harms 10 – 19

[3]. J.E. Eyo. Anaesthesia and Implications for the Use of Herbal Medicine in Tropical Aquaculture 20 – 29

[4]. M.C. Okafor. Biologically-Active Components of Avocado Leaves (Persea Americana) 30 – 33

[5]. E.M. Igbokwe and C.N.Eneje. Traditional Grain Seed Conservation among Northern Igbo Farmers in Nigeria 34 – 41

[6]. M.O. Obasi. Influence of Growth Regulators on Dry matter Yield and Quality Parameter of Kerstings Groudnut (Kerstingiella Geocarpa Harms) 42 – 48

[7]. N. Nwachukwu and A.I. Ukoha. Comparative Analysis of the Nutritive Value of four Yam Species 49 – 54

[8]. E.C. Eboh and H.C. Unaeze. Household Level Patterns and Determinants of Fuelwood Sourcing and Use in Rural and Urban Areas of Imo State, Nigeria 55 – 72

[9]. E.C.Ibezim and O.K. Udeala. An In Vitro Study of the interactions betwwen Ampicillin Trihydrate and Some Local Food Items 73 – 79

VOLUME 7 (1) 2002 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. M.O. Obasi, H.I. Denshima and N.I. Odika. Effect of Post-Harvest Chemical Treatments on Shelf-Life, Ripening and Quality Parameters of Mango Fruits cv. Julie 1 – 10

[2]. K.P. Baiyeri. Effect of Storage Media and Fruit-Dips on the Incidence and severity of Crown Rot Disease in Cavendish Banana Fruit 11 – 19

[3]. Peter O. Uvere, Henrietta N. Ene-Obong and N. Eze. Production of Complementary Foods from Maize and Bambara Groundnuts Processed by Fermentation and malting 20 – 31

[4]. Osadebe, P.O. Comparative Toxicity Studies and Chromatographic Resolution of the Ethanol Extract of Morinda Luida (Benth) 32 – 39

[5]. M.O. Obasi. Influence of Ripening Retarding chemicals and Polythene Wrapping on Storage Behaviour of Giant Cavendish Banana Bunches 40 – 46

[6]. Anyanwu, C.U. Utilization of Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Bacteria Isolated from Contaminated Soils 47 – 52

[7]. Osadebe, P.O. Acute Toxicity Studies: Estimation of Ld50 of Some Sythesized Gamma- (4-substituted Piperazin -1- YL) Propanol Derivative 53 – 58

VOLUME 15, 2011 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. Mgbeze, G.C.* and Aliu Onose – Effects of NPK and Farm Yard Manure on the Growth of Two Varieties of Pepper (Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens L.) 1 – 6

[2]. Anyanwu, C.U. and Okolo, B.N. – Effects of Different Carbon Sources on Biosurfactant Production by a Pseudomonas fluorescens Isolate 7 – 11

[3]. Onwubiko, H.A. and Onwubiko, G.N. – Heterosis and Combining Ability of Twelve maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties 12 – 18

[4]. Onyeke, C.C. and Akueshi, C.O. – Host-Parasite Relationship between African Yam Bean, Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst. Ex. A. Rich) Harms Accession and Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood, I. 19 – 25

[5]. Chinyere, G.C.* and Obasi, N.A. – Effect of Processing on the Elemental Composition of Selected Leaf Vegetable 26 – 31

[6]. Chinyere, G.C.* and Obasi, N.A. – Effect of Processing on the Antioxidants (Vitamin C and Flavonoids) Constituents of Selected Leaf Vegetables 32 – 36

[7]. Nnamani, P.O., Kenechukwu, F.C.* and Okwor, R., – Volatile oil May Account for Antibiotic Effect of the Leaves of Ocimum gratissimum 37 – 42

VOLUME 14, 2010 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. Koziura, K.J., Ross Friedman, C.M. and Smith, R.G. – Effects of Methanolic and Hexane-Derived Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium) Extracts on the Viability of Salmon Cells in Culture: Do these Extracts Induce Necrosis and/ or Apoptosis? 1 – 5

[2]. Vaudry, C.J., Ross Friedman, C.M and Cinel, B. – Biosurfactants in Dwarf Mistletoes (Arceuthobium) 5 – 13

[3]. Ogunleye, R.F., Ogunkoya, M.O. and Abulude, F.O. – Effect of the Seed Oil of Jatropha curcas (L.), Helianthus annus (L) and Cocos nucifera (L) on the Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Mots) 14 – 18

[4]. Aboutab, E.A., Hashem, F.A., Sleem, A.A. and Maamoun, A.A. – phytochemical and Bioactivity Investigations of Macfadyena unguis-cati L. (Bignoniaceae) 19 – 26

[5]. Gupta, R.S., Sharma, A. and Kachhawa, J.B.S. – Evaluation of Reversible Contraceptive Activities of Annona squamosal (LINN.) Stem Bark Methanol Extract in Male Rats 27 – 34

[6]. Rukhsana Bajwa, Ibatsam Khkhar, Irum Muktar* and Sobia Mushtaq – Isolation and Identification of Filamentous Fungi from Different Industrial Effluents 35 – 34

[7]. Georgewill, O.A. and Georgewill, U.O. – Antiartthritic Activity of Vernonia amygdalina in Albino Rats 39 – 41

[8]. Onwubiko, H.A. and Onwubiko, G.N. – Mode of Gene Action and Heritability Estimates in Twelve Maize (Zea mays L.) Parent Diallel Crosses 42 – 46

[8]. Anyanwu, C.U. – Fungal Contaminants of Powdered Herbal Drugs Sold in Parts of Southern Eastern, Nigeria 47-51

[9]. Onwubiko, H. A. – The Anti-Sickling Properties of Ethanol Extracts of Euphorbia heterophylla and Moringa oleifera Leaves 52-60

VOLUME 11, 2007 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

[1]. Nwanjo, H.U and OZE, G.O. – Hypolipidaemic and Antioxidant Properties of Ocimum Gratissimum on Diabetic Rats 1-4

[2]. Njokuocha, R.C. and Ekweozor, C.C. – Pollen Contents of Commercial Honeys of Opi, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 5-11

[3]. Nwachukwu, N. and Ukoha, A. I. – The Effect of Drying on the Micronutrient Composition of Five Indigenous Spices 12-14

[4]. Wegwu, M.O. and Amadi, F.A. – Comparison of Mineral Content of some Ripe and Unripe Fruits in Nigeria 15-18

[5]. Ajalli, U., Inya-agha, S.I. and Odoh, U. – Phytochemical and Antidiabetic Studies on Methanolic Extract of Corn Silk 19-21

VOLUME 12, 2008 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

Momoh, M. A; Ogbonna, J.I; Nwachi, U.E. and Ibezim E.C. – Suspension Properties of Binary Mixtures of Tragacanth gum and Irvingia gabonensis Gum 1-3

Mbah, C. J and Nyiaogbodo, C.S. – Preliminary Study on the Effect of Ethanol Extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum fruit on Isolated Rate Uterus 4-5

Nwodo, O. F. C; Njoku U.O; Anosike, C. A. and Ezekwesili, C. N. – Anti-Sickling Effect of Abrus Seed Spasmolytic Substance 6-9

Nwaugo, V.O; Chinyere, G. C. and Inyang, C. U. – Effects of Palm Oil Mill Effluents (POME) on Soil Bacterial Flora and Enzyme Activities in Egbama 10-13

Ugwokwe, K. I. and Onyeke, C.C. – Studies on the Tollerance of Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merill) to Beans pod Mottle Virus9BPMV Genus comovirus in Humid Tropical Zone of Nigeria 15 – 17

Okoye, C. O. B. and Ugwu, J. N. – Evaluation of three methods of sugar Analysis for Determination of low level sugar in fruits 14-18

Eze, C. N.; Eze,E. A. and Agbo, E. C. – Isolation and characterisation of the bacterial flora of soy milk sold in Nsukka Market 19 -22

Chiejina, N.V – Potentials of extracts from young leaves of Chromolaena oderata [LINN] King and Robinson and Carica papaya LINN. On Two Fungal pathogens of Carrot (Daucus carota L) 27 – 31

Ibekwe, H.A; Eteng, M.U; Onyema, H.N. and Essen A.D. – Effects of Crude Flavonoid Extract of Garcinia Kola seed on Serum Lipid Profile and Selected Biochemical Indices of Liver Function 32 – 35

VOLUME 13, 2009 ISSN 1119 – 2283

IN THIS ISSUE

Njoku, O.U., Ononogbu, I.C., Ozougwu, V.E.O. Ikwuagwu, O.E., and Agu, C.V.M – Lecithin Extraction and Characterization from Melon Seed Obtained from Nigeria 1 – 3

Okoye, C.O.B., Odo, I.S. and Odinaka, I.M – Heavy Metal Content of Grains Commonly Sold in Markets in Southeast Nigeria 4 – 7

Nweze, N.O – Ecological Implications and roles of Cyanobacteria (Cyanophyta) in Food Security: A Review 8 – 14

Ugwuoke, K.I. and Onyeke, C.C. – Studies on the weed host range of Bean Pod Mottle Virus (BPMV) (Genus: Comovirus) Disease of Soyabean in Nsukka Agro-Ecological Zone, South Eastern Nigeria 15 – 14

Onyechi, U.A. – The Effect of Cissus Rotunifolis consumed as a Bread Meal on Plasma Glucose and Insulin levels of Healthy non-Diabetic Subjects 20 – 23

Nweze, N.O. – Algal Diversity of Adada River, Nigeria. I. Chlorophyta (Green Algae) and Euglenophyta (Euglenoids) 24 – 30

Nwadinigwe, A.O. – Antimicrobial Activities of some Fractions of the Extract of Emilia sonchifolia (Linn.) DC (Asteraceae) 31 – 34

Judith Agot Odhiambo, George Muyala Siboe, Catherine Wanjiru and Saiffudin Fidahussein Dossaji – Antifungal Activity of Crude Extracts of selected medicinal plants in combinations in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya 35 – 43

Plant Products Research Journal: An Official Organ of the Society of Plant products Research.

[1b]. Names of Editors and Editoral Board Members

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Prof. Obi U. Njoku

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. P.A. Akah – Nigeria

Prof. H.O. Edoga – Nigeria

Prof. M.M. El-mas – Egypt

Prof. M.O. Eze – Canada

Prof. L.U.S. Ezeanyika Nigeria

Dr. I.I. Ijeh – Nigeria

Prof. V. Mody – USA

Prof. B.C. Nwangwuma Nigeria

Prof. O.F.C Nwodo – Nigeria

Prof. Okezie Aruoma – USA

Prof. C.E.A. Okezie – Nigeria

Prof. C.O. Okoli – Nigeria

Prof. B.N. Okolo – Nigeria

Prof. V.A. Onwuliri – Nigeria

Prof. Youske Seyama – Japan

[2]. Current Address of the Journal

Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

[3]. Scope of the Journal

Full Length Paper: Article should be not less than 3 pages and would generally range between 3 and 10 pages and should be consistent with the scope of the data presented. An abstract of about 150 words should also be included.
Short Papers: Papers which makes a single point will be published as short papers. The maximum length for short papers is three printed pages, charts, graphs and tables inclusive. The decision as to whether a paper falls into category A and B rests with editorial board.