Vegetarians are those people who do not eat animal flesh of fish and mostly eats foods that come from plants, like grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. There are three types of vegetarian. 1. LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIANS: These are people who do not eat the flesh of animal, fish or poultry, but take milk, milkContinue reading “VEGETARIAN”
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WATER
Water is the major component of all living things. It is very essential for the existence of plants and animal, it is made up of two (2) elements which is, “hydrogen and oxygen” with the formula “H20” (water) has no energy values. In pure of form it is colourless, odourlessContinue reading “WATER”
EGG
Eggs are produced by domesticated bird such as chicken, turkey, duck, goose, guinea fowl, e.t.c. the hen’s egg of average size weight approximately 56g. They are covered with a productive shell which can either be white or brown in colour. The colour is unrelated to food value and quality of egg. The structure ofContinue reading “EGG”
Dichlorvos, organophosphate – DDVP
Dichlorvos is an organophosphate (OP) insecticide widely used in developing countries. Because of its high acute toxicity and the consequent dangers to workers, there are concerns whether safe use is possible under such conditions. It is effective against mushroom flies, aphids, spider mites, caterpillars, thrips, and whiteflies in greenhouse, outdoor fruit, and vegetable crops.Continue reading “Dichlorvos, organophosphate – DDVP”