- The Complete Research Material is averagely 52 pages long and it is in Ms Word Format, it has 1-5 Chapters.
- Major Attributes are Abstract, All Chapters, Figures, Appendix, References.
- Study Level: BTech, BSc, BEng, BA, HND, ND or NCE.
- Full Access Fee: ₦6,000
Get the complete project »
ABSTRACT
Saponins are natural detergents found in a variety of plants. Two major commercial sources of saponins are desert plants, such as Yucca schidigera from Mexico and Quillada saponaria from Chile. Yucca saponins have a steroid nucleus, where as Quillada saponins are triterpenoid in structure. Saponins contain a lipophylic nucleus (steroid or triterpenoid) and one or more water soluble carbohydrate side chains. Thus the surfactant activity is a result of both fed-soluble and water soluble moieties in the same molecule. Yucca extract is used as a feed additive to reduce ammonia and faecal odour in animal excreta. Saponin, by virtue of its surfactant properties, has anti-protozoal activity. Saponins form complex with cholesterol in protozoal, cell membranes, causing cell lysis. They are effective in both infected and orally administered vaccines. They have antibacterial activity and modify ruminal fermentation by suppressing ruminal protozoa and selectively inhibiting some bacteria. The consequence of protozoan suppression and bacteria inhibition is a total suppression of methanogens, the microbes responsible for methanogenesis.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Tropical countries are faced with a perennial problem of inadequate quantity and quality of ruminant feeds, especially during the long dry season (Kayouli, 1997). Feeding cost is one of the major problems in the economic balance of livestock farmer. In most of the semi arid Mediterranean regions, animal feed production is difficult and farmer purchase expensive concentrates. Many shrubs and by-products have been studied by researchers from the Mediterranean continents with the aim to substitute expensive conventional feeds (Silanikove et al., 1994). In many cases, a problem in utilization of these alternative feed is the presence of anti-nutritional factors, e.g. Tanin, saponin (Terril et al., 1992). The presence of saponins can either be beneficial or harmful. In plants, saponins may serve as anti-feedants, and to protect the plant against microbes and fungi. Some plant saponins may enhance nutrient absorption and to aid animal digestion. However, saponins are bitter to taste, and can reduce palatability of livestock feed (en.wikepedia.org.,2010). The main focus of the seminar is to address the occurrence and nutritional implications of saponins in farm animals.
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the seminar were
To find out the occurrence of saponin in plants.
The nutritional implications in farm animals.
You either get what you want or your money back. T&C Apply
You can find more project topics easily, just search
-
SIMILAR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION FINAL YEAR PROJECT RESEARCH TOPICS
-
1. IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WILDLIFE RESOURCE CONSERVATION IN NSUKKA AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF ENUGU STATE
» Abstract The study determined the impact of climate change on wildlife resource conservation in Nsukka Agricultural zone of Enugu State. Specifically,...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 128 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
2. PROBLEMS OF TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS
» Abstract Recently various members of the society have raised an alarm on the low standard of education in Nigeria, high cost of food despite good qual...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 72 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
3. THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH
» ABSTRACTThe term Agricultureâ has been subjected to different definitions by various experts. As a result Ighodo (1984: 20) defined agriculture as ...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
4. AN ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’ ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN PARTS OF YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
» ABSTRACT This research assessed the farmers‘ adaptation strategies to climate change in parts of Yobe state. The objectives of the research are ...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
5. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE
» Table of Contents Title page i Declaration ii Approval page iii Dedication iv Acknowledgement v Table of Contents vi Abstract x CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCT...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
6. THE CONSTRAINTS OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Agriculture is the most basic form of human activities in the whole world. It includes the cultiv...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
7. PROFITABILITY OF SWINE PRODUCTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
» ABSTRACT This study assessed the profitability of swine production in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Three specific objectives, three research questions an...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 121 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
8. A N ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL STRUCTURE A N D , PROFITABILITY'OF RICE ENTERPRISE: THE CASE OF ADARICE PROJECT PARTICIPATING FARMERS IN ENUGU STATE, N...
» A BSTRACT In order to help local farmers i~llproveon their rice production technique amongst other objectives, Adarice project adopted the participati...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 152 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
9. A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS ON THE EFFECT OF NPK FERTILIZER ON CROP GROWTH (A CASE STUDY OF MICHAEL OPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUAHIA ABIA STATE)
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The history of cement production in Nigeria can be traced back to 1957. From the onset, about th...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
-
10. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION ON PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF CASSAVA
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY cassava is a staple food crop, which is mostly grown all southern part of Nigeria timothy as well as in t...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 27 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT