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Item Chemical Composition of Marasmius Oreades: A Wild Edible Mushroom among Kabba-Bunu Inhabitants of Nigerian.(Published by School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, 2016) Kayode, R.M.O.; Laba, S.A.; Kayode, B.I; Aliyu, T.H.; Salami, K.O.; Opaleke, D.O.The use of mushroom as food ingredient has been practiced over years, though many species are consumed for their nutritional and health benefits, the chemical composition of most of these wild edible mushrooms in the tropics has been poorly studied. In this work, a wild mushroom Marasmius oreades; commonly eaten among inhabitants of Bunu land in Nigeria was assessed. The mushrooms were harvested from forests in three villages namely Aduratedo-Ape (AA), Okebukun (OK) and Aiyetoro-Kiri (AK). Proximate, phytochemical, mineral, fatty acid and amino acid constituents of the mushrooms were assessed using standard methods. The proximate on dry matter basis were; protein (12.06-14.54%), fat (7.73-8.38%), fibre (0.56-0.62%), total ash (10.15-14.90%) and carbohydrate (56.01-57.60%). There was no significant (P<0.05) difference in the parameters tested except the protein (14.54%) and ash (14.90%) of samples AK and OB respectively. The predominant phytochemical was flavonoids (12.052%) with others occurring at lower concentrations. Linoleic are most predominant fatty acids with an average result of 51.78%. The range of values obtained for both monounsaturated (28.77-29.34%) and polyunsaturated (51.68-53.20%) fatty acids were greater than saturated fatty acid (18.22-18.29%) in all samples. M. oreades contains great amount of potassium (1270.61 mg/kg), sodium (822.34 mg/kg), phosphorus (619.77 mg/kg), calcium (180.27 mg/kg) and magnesium (95.49 mg/kg). Some amino acids were significantly (P<0.05) affected by sampling locations such as threonine, lysine, cysteine, serine, aspartate and glutamate. The essential amino acids score (1.340) and essential amino acid index (1.261) indicated M. oreades as a good source of quality protein. However, it was limiting in tryptophan and leucine. This study concludes by recommending M. oreades as a good dietary supplement for adults.Item Chemical composition of Marasmius Oreades; A Wild Edible Mushroom among Kabba – Bunu Inhabitants of Nigerian(FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences, 2016) Kayode, R.M.O.; Laba, S.A.; Kayode, B.I.; Aliyu, T.H.; Salami, K.O.; Opaleke, D.O.The use of mushroom as food ingredient has been practiced over years, though many species are consumed for their nutritional and health benefits, the chemical composition of most of these wild edible mushrooms in the tropics has been poorly studied. In this work, a wild mushroom Marasmius oreades; commonly eaten among inhabitants of Bunu land in Nigeria was assessed. The mushrooms were harvested from forests in three villages namely Aduratedo-Ape (AA), Okebukun (OK) and Aiyetoro-Kiri (AK). Proximate, phytochemical, mineral, fatty acid and amino acid constituents of the mushrooms were assessed using standard methods. The proximate on dry matter basis were; protein (12.06-14.54%), fat (7.73-8.38%), fibre (0.56-0.62%), total ash (10.15- 14.90%) and carbohydrate (56.01-57.60%). There was no significant (P<0.05) difference in the parameters tested except the protein (14.54%) and ash (14.90%) of samples AK and OB respectively. The predominant phytochemical was flavonoids (12.052%) with others occurring at lower concentrations. Linoleic are most predominant fatty acids with an average result of 51.78%. The range of values obtained for both monounsaturated (28.77-29.34%) and polyunsaturated (51.68-53.20%) fatty acids were greater than saturated fatty acid (18.22-18.29%) in all samples. M. oreades contains great amount of potassium (1270.61 mg/kg), sodium (822.34 mg/kg), phosphorus (619.77 mg/kg), calcium (180.27 mg/kg) and magnesium (95.49 mg/kg). Some amino acids were significantly (P<0.05) affected by sampling locations such as threonine, lysine, cysteine, serine, aspartate and glutamate. The essential amino acids score (1.340) and essential amino acid index (1.261) indicated M. oreades as a good source of quality protein. However, it was limiting in tryptophan and leucine. This study concludes by recommending M. oreades as a good dietary supplement for adults.Item Farmers Perception of the Importance of Pest and Disease in Vegetable Production in Zamfara State of Nigeria.(Horticultural Society of Nigeria., 2009) Balogun, O.S.; Bello, K.A.; Aliyu, T.H.; Bolarin, O.Item The potential of Moringa tree for poverty alleviation and rural development: Review of evidences on usage and efficacy(International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) LLC, Japan., 2013) Omotesho, K.F.; Sola-Ojo, F.E.; Fayeye, T.R.; Babatunde, R.O.; Otunola, G.A.; Aliyu, T.H.Inadequate health care supply, poor nutrition, low income levels, use of trees and their by- products for provision of food, medicine and cosmetics are common among the rural people of the developing nations. Moringa Tree has been reported to be a wonder plant that is useful for human and animal nutrition, health, cosmetics, bio-gas and water purification among other uses. Empirical evidences on the economics of its production highlights its potential as a tool for enhancing the income of its producers. However, the level of awareness of its uses and evidence of its efficacy among resource- poor farmers in Nigeria is generally low. Therefore, canvassing for the cultivation and use of Moringa Tree among the resource-poor farmers is necessary for poverty alleviation and will make Moringa Tree and its by-products a tool for rural development. This paper reviews the myriads of evidences on the usage of Moringa Tree, leaves, flower, fruits, seed, root and their by-products as reported by various researchers worldwide. The reviews suggest that Agricultural Extension agents can play a vital role in disseminating information on the role Moringa Tree can play in wealth creation for poor farmers.