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The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.
Treculia africana
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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)
Common Name(s):
breadfruit tree syn okwaReferences
(Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to
www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]Oorts, K., B. Vanlauwe, et al. (2000). Charge characteristics of soil organic matter fractions in a Ferric Lixisol under some multipurpose trees. Agroforestry Systems 48(2): 169-188. {a} Faculty of Applied Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Soil Fertility and Soil Biology, K. Mercierlaan 92, 3001, Leuven/Heverlee, Belgium
Badejo, M. A. and G. Tian (1999). Abundance of soil mites under four agroforestry tree species with contrasting litter quality. Biology and Fertility of Soils. Nov. 30(1-2): 107-112. {a} Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Chukwuma, A. C., U. Ukpabi, et al. (1999). Production of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) and soybean (Glycine max) seed based food formulations, 2: Effects of germination and fermentation on microbiological and physical properties. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 54(3): 207-216. {a} Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
Chukwuma, A. C., U. Ukpabi, et al. (1999). Production of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) and soybean (Glycine max) seed based food formulations, 1: Effects of germination and fermentation on nutritional and organoleptic quality. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 54(3): 193-206. {a} Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
Omobuwajo, T. O., E. A. Akande, et al. (1999). Selected physical, mechanical and aerodynamic properties of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seeds. Journal of Food Engineering. June 40(4): 241-244. {a} Department of Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Omobuwajo, T. O., H. C. Ikegwuoha, et al. (1999). Design, construction and testing of a dehuller for African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seeds. Journal of Food Engineering. Nov. 42(3): 173-176. {a} Department of Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Osho, J. S. A. and G. N. Ajonina (1999). Comparative study of the growth and yield of some multipurpose trees in a tropical rain forest of South-western Nigeria. Indian Forester. Sept. 125(9): 855-865. {a} Department of Forest Resources Management, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Badejo, M. A., T. I. Nathaniel, et al. (1998). Abundance of springtails (Collembola) under four agroforestry tree species with contrasting litter quality. Biology and Fertility of Soils 27(1): 15-20. {a} c/o L.W. Lambourn Co., 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon CR9 3EE, UK
Lawal, R. O. (1997). Effects of dietary protein on teratogenicity of polyphenols obtained from the outer coat of the fruit of Treculia africana. Food Chemistry 60(4): 495-499. Chem. Dep., Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria
Kang, B. T. and A. Ojo (1996). Nutrient availability of earthworm casts collected from under selected woody agroforestry species. Plant and Soil 178(1): 113-119. IITA, c/o L. W. Lambourn Co., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Rd., Croydon CR9 3EE, UK
Uju, G. C. and C. E. Ugwoke (1996). Studies on the dimensions and suitability of wood fibres of selected tree species of the family moraceae in paper making. Nigerian Journal of Botany 9-10: 7-13. {a} Department of Botany, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Ajiwe, V. I. E., C. A. Okeke, et al. (1995). Extraction and utilization of breadfruit seed oil (Treculia africana). Bioresource Technology 53(2): 183-184. {a} Dep. Sci. Technol., Awka, Nigeria
Kang, B. T., F. K. Akinnifesi, et al. (1994). Performance of selected woody agroforestry species grown on an Alfisol and an Ultisol in the humid lowland of West Africa, and their effects on soil properties. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 7(2): 303-312. {a} c/o Ms. Maureen Larkins, 26 Dingwal Road, Croydon CR9 3EE, UK
Kang, B. T., F. K. Akinnifesi, et al. (1994). Effect of agroforestry woody species on earthworm activity and physicochemical properties of worm casts. Biology and Fertility of Soils 18(3): 193-199. {a} c/o L. W. Lambourn, Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon CR9 3EE, UK
Lawal, R. O. (1992). Effect of feeding Treculia africana seed protein on heart lipids of rats. Food Chemistry 45(4): 257-261.
Lawal, R. O. (1992). The effect of a single oral dose of polyphenols obtained from the outercoat of the fruit of Treculia africana in protein-deficient rats. Food Chemistry 44(5): 321-323.
De, Z. N. D. and P. M. S. Ashton (1991). Germination and survival of Shorea trapezifolia: Effects of dewinging, seed maturity, and different light and soil microenvironments. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 4(1): 52-63. {a} 73/20, Saman Uyana Mahakurunduwatta, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
Okusanya, O. T., O. O. Lakanmi, et al. (1991). Some factors affecting the seedling growth and survival of Treculia africana. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 4(1): 64-79. Ecol. Lab., Dep. Biol. Sci., Univ. Lagos, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Nzomiwu, N. R. (1990). Effect of alkaline treatment ("akanwu") and supplementary value of corn or crayfish on the protein quality of breadfruit (Treculia africana). Plant Foods For Human Nutrition 40(2): 99-106.
Lawal, R. O., O. L. Oke, et al. (1989). Effect of toxic extract from the outercoat of the fruit of Treculia africana on intestinal D-glucose transport in rat in vivo. Food Chemistry 32(2): 125-134.
Mulongoy, K. and A. Bedoret (1989). Properties of worm casts and surface soils under various plant covers in the humid tropics. Soil Biology And Biochemistry 21(2): 197-204.
Ejiofor, M. A. N., O. R. Obiajulu, et al. (1988). Diversifying utilities of African breadfruit as food and feed. International Tree Crops Journal 5(3): 125-134.
Nwufo, M. I. and P. C. Mba (1988). Studies on the post-harvest rots of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seeds in Nigeria. International Biodeterioration 24(1): 17-24.
Lawal, R. O. and O. Bassir (1987). The nutrient composition of the "afon" diet: Nigerian cooked testa-free seeds prepared from the fruit of Treculia africana. Food Chemistry 23(1): 3-8.
Lawal, R. O., O. Bassir, et al. (1987). The polyphenol content of the outercoat of the mature fruit of Treculia africana. Food Chemistry 23(2): 89-94.
Uzogara, S. G., C. G. Udoh, et al. (1987). Trypsin inhibitors in some lesser known seeds in Nigeria. Food Chemistry 24(3): 227-232.
Lawal, R. O. (1986). Effect of roasting on the chemical composition of the seeds of Treculia africana. Food Chemistry 22(4): 305-314.
Lawal, R. O. (1986). Changes in the parboiled seeds of Treculia africana caused by improper drying and microbial infection. Food Chemistry 20(3): 175-182.
Lawal, R. O. and O. Bassir (1986). Effects of stepwise dietary processing on the nutritional value of the seeds of Treculia africana. Food Chemistry 19(4): 245-254.
Edet, E. E., O. U. Eka, et al. (1985). Chemical evaluation of the nutritive value of seeds of African breadfruit (Treculia africana). Food Chemistry 17(1): 41-48.
Ekpenyong, T. E. (1985). Chemical composition and amino acid content of African breadfruit (Treculia africana). Food Chemistry 17(1): 59-64.
Makinde, M. A., B. O. Elemo, et al. (1985). Ukwa seed (Treculia africana) protein: 1. Chemical evaluation of the protein quality. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry 33(1): 70-72.
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