Andrew Othuke Akpeli

What is Abortion? Abortion is the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from a pregnant woman. A miscarriage, also known as a “spontaneous abortion,” is a spontaneous abortion that happens in around 30 percent to 40 percent of pregnancies. An induced abortion, or less often “induced miscarriage,” is when deliberate measures are taken … Read more

The failure to get and maintain a solid enough erection for sex is referred to as erectile dysfunction (impotence). Having erection issues now and then isn’t really a cause for alarm. However, if erectile dysfunction is a long-term concern, it can cause depression, lower self-esteem, and lead to relationship issues. Problems obtaining or maintaining an … Read more

The peanut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as the groundnut, goober (US), pindar (US), or monkey nut (UK), is a legume crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is commonly grown in the tropics and subtropics, with both small and large commercial farmers relying on it. Peanut pods grow underground (geocarpy) rather than above ground, … Read more

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections do not have symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. About 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kills … Read more

The avocado (Persea americana), a tree likely originating from South Central Mexico, is classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. The fruit of the plant, also called an avocado (or avocado pear or alligator pear), is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed. Commercially valuable with production increasing worldwide over … Read more

Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of blood disorders typically inherited from a person’s parents; the most common type is known as sickle cell anaemia (SCA). It results in an abnormality in the oxygen-carrying protein haemoglobin found in red blood cells. This leads to a rigid, sickle-like shape under certain circumstances. Problems in … Read more

Abstract Orange is a globose to oval shape fruit about 6.5 to 9.5cm wide and when ripen, yellow or orange in colour. It consists of pericarp and endocarp. Orange is a fruit in the family Rutaceae; it is primarily refer to as Citrus Sinensis also called sweet orange. Type of orange include: Acid-less Orange, Blood … Read more

The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree that bears the cashew seed and the pseudofruit known as the cashew apple. Its English name comes from the Portuguese name for the cashew tree’s fruit, caju, also known as acaju, which comes from the Tupian word acajú, literally meaning “nut that produces itself”. The … Read more

The papaya (also known as papaw or pawpaw) is a plant belonging to the genus Carica and the family Caricaceae. It is one of the 22 recognized plants in the genus Carica. The papaya tree is a small, sparsely branched tree with spirally arranged leaves restricted to the top of the trunk, typically with a … Read more

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The principle of population control is family planning. Research on fertility determinant during the last four decades has focused on economic and socio cultural factors that affect the attitude of individual or couples towards family size. More than half a million women nearly all of them in … Read more

The orange is the fruit of many citrus species belonging to the Rutaceae family. Oranges are round, orange-colored citrus fruits that grow on trees; the term primarily refers to Citrus sinensis, also known as sweet orange, as opposed to Citrus aurantium, also known as bitter orange. Asexual reproduction (apomixis through nucellar embryony) is used by … Read more

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the Allium family of onions. Onion, shallot, leek, chive, Welsh onion, and Chinese onion are close relatives. It’s native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran, and it’s been used as a seasoning for thousands of years around the world. It was used as a food flavoring as well … Read more

The bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper, pepper, or capsicum, is the fruit of Capsicum annum plants belonging to the Grossum cultivar family. The plant grows fruits in a number of colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, white, and purple cultivars. “Sweet peppers” is a term used to describe bell peppers and other peppers … Read more

Eggplant also referred to as garden egg is a nightshade plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family. The edible fruit of Solanum melongena is grown all over the world. The spongy, absorbent fruit, which is most commonly purple, is used in a variety of cuisines. It is a berry by botanical description and is commonly … Read more

The watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a Cucurbitaceae flowering plant species. It was originally domesticated in Africa as a scrambling and trailing vine-like plant. It is a highly cultivated fruit globally, with over 1,000 varieties. Watermelon is cultivated in a variety of climates around the world, from tropical to temperate, with its large edible fruit, which … Read more

Sugarcane, also written as sugar cane, is a kind of tall perennial grass in the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae, that is used to manufacture sugar. Plants range in height from two to six meters (six to twenty feet), with stout, jointed, fibrous stalks that are high in sucrose, which accumulates in the stalk internodes. Sugarcanes … Read more

Bananas are elongated, edible fruits produced by many species of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Cooking bananas are often referred to as “plantains” in some countries, to differentiate them from dessert bananas. The size, colour, and firmness of the fruit varies, but it is normally elongated and curved, with smooth, starchy flesh … Read more

Mango (Mangifera indica), a tropical fruit belonging to the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), is one of the most common and commonly grown fruits in the world. Mango trees are native to southern Asia, particularly Myanmar and India’s Assam state, and various cultivars have been grown. The majority of these species are found as wild mangoes in … Read more

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical edible plant and the most economically important member of the Bromeliaceae family. The pineapple is a herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 1.0 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet), though it can reach even higher. The plant has a small, stocky stem with tough, waxy … Read more

Green beans are the unripe, young fruit of a variety of popular bean cultivars (Phaseolus vulgaris). Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus), yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), and hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) pods that are immature or young are used in a similar way. Green beans are known by a number of names, including “green beans,” … Read more

Potatoes are a flexible root vegetable that is a popular household staple. They’re a kind of underground tuber that grows on the Solanum tuberosum plant’s roots. The potato is a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum, which is a perennial in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Potato plants are herbaceous perennials with leaves that die … Read more

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a common creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae gourd family that produces cucumiform fruits that are eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers are a spreading vine that roots in the earth and climbs up trellises or other supports, winding small, spiraling tendrils around them. In the absence of a supportive system, the plant … Read more

An apple is a fruit that is harvested from an apple tree (Malus domestica). Apple trees are the most commonly grown species in the Malus genus and are found all over the world. The tree’s wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, can still be found in Central Asia today. If grown from seed, apple trees can grow … Read more

The tomato is the nutritious berry of the tomato plant Solanum lycopersicum. The species originated in western South America and Central America. The Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl became the Spanish word tomate, which became the English word tomato. Tomatoes are nutrient-dense superfoods that can support a multitude of bodily functions. Its dietary benefit stimulates … Read more