E. I. Mbaekwe

Seed Dormancy Break and Initial Seedling Development of Garcinia kola (Heckel)

A. M. Ochia & E. I. Mbaekwe · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

The aim of this study was to determine the best pre-treatment for the optimum germination of  Garcinia kola Heckel and also to investigate its early growth characteristics. The study was conducted using 5 pre-treatments, these involved soaking 20 seeds of each treatment in cold w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2018/46434

Heavy Metal Contamination of Herbal Drugs: Implication for Human Health-A Review

Chinelo A. Ezeabara, Ogochukwu E. Okanume, Adaeze N. Emeka, C. U. Okeke & E. I. Mbaekwe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Interest in the use of medicinal plants in treatment of diseases in Africa has increased tremendously over the past decade. Ingestion of contaminated medicinal plants and herbal medicinal products is regarded as potential source of heavy metal toxicity to both man and animals. He...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/11481