IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-15 ~ Issue-2 ~ February 2021

Abstract: Lead (Pb2+) is a toxic metal in the environment and could adversely alter the functions of the female reproductive hormones: follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), progesterone and prolactin (PRL) which could lead to hormonal imbalance and consequently infertility. Infertility is a global health problem and a socially destabilizing condition. This study is aimed at investigating the antioxidant effect of vitamin E and/or selenium on FSH, LH, progesterone and PRL, and malondialdehyde (MDA) in lead exposed female wistar albino rats. A total of twenty-five rats were divided randomly into five groups of six rats each. Group A served as control and were administered 10mL/kg b wt distilled water. Group B were treated only with lead and received 250mg.......

Key words: Lead Acetate, Vitamin E, Selenium, Reproductive Hormones, Oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation

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Abstract: Background: Large quantities of spent crankcase oil are disposed into the environment in Nigeria, posing threats that affect plants, animals and human health. The bioremediation potential of Pleurotus ostreatus spent substrate was evaluated against spent crankcase oil-contaminated soil. Materials and Methods: Fixed quantities of 100 g soil samples were mixed with variable amounts of P. ostreatus spent substrate (15, 15, 30, and 60 g) for the control and Treatments (T) 1-3. Aliquots of 0, 75, 150 and 300 ml water were introduced in the treatments to guarantee the highest possible reduction in total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH). Microbiological assessment of soil samples and physicochemical assessment of the spent mushroom substrate were conducted.......

Key words: Pleurotus ostreatus, spent crankcase oil, bioremediation, hydrocarbon-utilizing fungi, hydrocarbon-utilizing bacteria, Nigeria.

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Abstract: Salinityisoneofthemostbrutalenvironmentalfactorslimitingtheproductivity of crop plants because most of the crop plants are sensitive to salinity caused by high concentration accumulation of salts in the soil & the area of land affected by salinity & water logging. Its predictable here as the Rajasthan agricultural drainage research (RAJAD) project added by Canadian international development agency was introduced in 1992 to combat the problems of salinity and water logging in the Chambal command area(CCA), using horizontal sub surface drainage (SSD) technology as salinity may reduce by using some materialstoo. As we know soil properties varies with different physiochemical parameters & soil degradation, erosion, leaching leads directly or indirectly water physiochemical properties......

Key words: Salinity; Chambal Command area; Physiochemical; Leaching;

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Abstract: The physicochemical and microbial properties of gasoline polluted farmland at Umuimo municipality, in Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia state, Nigeria. The investigation was insitu. The impacted farmland has less vegetation growth on it compared to areas around it that was not impacted. The physiochemical and microbial characteristics were determined at interval of 15 space days (15,30,45 days). The control sample's physicochemical average results were: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) 0.08mg/kg, Potassium (K) 10.26mg/kg, Nitrogen (N) 1.27mg/kg, Phosphorous (P) 3.26mg/l, pH 5.9 whereas the polluted farmland were: TPH 216.28mg/kg, K 3.78mg/kg, N 0.46mg/kg, P 1.00mg/kg, pH 6.6. Microorganisms determined in the control sample were Bacteria: Bacillus sp, Corynbacterium sp, Micrococcus whereas......

Key words: Gasoline, Physicochemical, Microbial analysis, Hydrocarbons;

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Abstract: Nutraceuticals are nutritive supplements, consumed to enrich health, suspend senescence, avertinfections and ailments, and support the proper functioning of the human body. Presently, nutraceuticals are achievingconsiderableconsideration due to their nutritional and therapeutic abilities. Based on their sources, they are categorized into diverse categories. Herbal nutraceutical helps in keeping health and stimulating optimal longevity and quality of life. Various studies undertaken so far have shown encouraging results of nutraceuticals to treat numerous diseases, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, etc. In the present review, an overview of nutraceuticals (carbohydrates, lipids, edible flowers, alkaloids, medicinal plants, etc.) and their role in health benefits, has been discussed..

Key words: Nutraceuticals, classification, traditional and non-traditional Nutraceuticals, fortified and recombinant Nutraceuticals.

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Abstract: Background: Soil is one of the essential resources of humanity, is the place to produce products for human feeding. However, the overexploitation has polluted the soil environment. At present, the environmental status of the resource land is not fully known, especially in the Mekong Delta, in Southern Vietnam. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on an area of 186 ha in Chau Thanh District, which is a livestock land without any government planning. A total of 38 soil samples were taken from 0 - 30 cm depth. Heavy metals such as: As, Cd, Pb, Cu, Zn were measured by using the Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry method (TCVN 8246: 2009; EPA Method.......

Key words: Heavy metals, Kriging, GIS technique, Mekong Delta

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