- Volume 13, Number 1 (2025)
A REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE INDICATORS IN BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Naji Al-Tamimi Hadeel
Though breast cancer that has not spread is curable in 70 to 80 percent of cases diagnosed in earlier stages of the disease. [1] Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer diagnosed in women globally. Currently, metastatic breast cancer, indicated by distant organ metastasis, is an incurable disease. These include genetic characteristics such as sensitivities promoted by BRCA mutations, hormone receptors (oestrogen and progesterone receptors) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2, encoded by ERBB2) reported to be associated with breast cancer. Note: Treatment depends on molecular subtype. Breast cancer is treated in a multidisciplinary setting with systemic therapy...
OIL PALM PRESSED FIBRE AS A NATURAL ANTIFUNGAL AGENT FOR WOUNDED DIOSCOREA ROTUNDATA
Grace Nkemdilim Obi
Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) is a staple food in Nigeria and Africa, providing about 200cal per capita. Its production is limited by many factors. Of utmost concern, is the various handling wounds on the yam tubers that create entry points for pathogenic rot fungi. This study intended to use oil palm – pressed fibre (OPPF) as a biocide to treat the wounded tubers. The completely randomised design was adopted and treatments replicate to obtain mean percentages of weight loss. There was no fungal contamination recorded and no weight loss of the tubers. However, from days 8 and >8, six fungal...
CHARACTERIZATION OF SOIL FUNGI IN AGRICULTURAL LANDS OF RIVERS STATE
Chinedu Emmanuel Okorie
Fungal population were studied from different farming soils in Rukpokwu community, in Rivers State. The control soil was collected from a non- farming soil. Soil samples were collected from different location using a hand auger at dept of 0-15cm and labeled A-F. Mycological and physicochemical analysis were done using standard procedures. The mean total fungal count ranged between 5.21×103 to 2.57×104 CFU/g. The lowest fungal counts were found in sample F (control), while the highest fungal counts were found in sample A. The predominant fungal isolates identified were Mucor sp, Microsporum sp, Candida sp, Penicillium sp, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus,...